Prayer list and announcements for November 27th

Prayer Requests

Jim Larson, Dick Thompson, Darold Borman (friends of Pastor Nancy)

Britton: Marge Edwards, Bernice Benda, Harriet Larson, Pat Freeman,

Rose (Doris’ sister), Phyllis Johnson, Bette Haywood’s sister Linda, Tiffany from Sisseton, Journey--1^st grader with cancer, Dick Moeckly, Anne Zitlow, Cliff Olson, Allock family, Rev. Steve Schroeder, Bonnie Olson, Rachel-surg 11/11, Lois,

 Luke Storley, Cindy

 Claremont: Larry Sanderson, Drucilla Hinrichs, Lynn (Geri’s sister). Maddie Witham, Ruth Harberg, Susie Larson, Elizabeth Sanderson, Merlyn Olson, Lois Murray Severson,  Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Dolly McCarlson, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Laronda Becker

Hecla: Kelly Bushby, Linda Richter, Linda Smallwood, Betty (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover, Natalie Dinger, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley.

Congratulations to Curtys Lloyd and Liz Stepanek on the birth of their daughter on Nov. 21^st. Her name is Hayden Elizabeth.

Those Serving in the military overseas:

David Rasmussen, Jr, William Gibbs, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson

Upcoming Events

Sunday School: 8:30AM-Britton, 9:45AM-Claremont, 10AM-Hecla

Worship-Hecla—8AM; Britton—9:30AM; Claremont 11AM

Nov. 27^th 10:40am Britton’s Advent Workshop w/potluck lunch

Nov. 29^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

Nov. 30^th 9:30 Bible Study in Britton UMC

Nov. 30^th 11-5pm Britton’s Office Hours

6:00PM Britton’s Finance Team Meeting

7PM Britton’s Administrative Council Meeting

Dec. 1^st  9am Claremont Bible Study

Dec. 3^rd 5pm Hecla Decorates for Christmas with potluck meal served.

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Thoughts to Ponder

“Hope means being surprised, because we don’t know what is best for us or how our lives are going to be completed. To cultivate hope is to suppress wishing—to refuse to fantasize about what we want, but live in anticipation of what God is going to do next.”

Rev. Eugene Peterson

Opportunities to Serve

The practice for the Britton Community Area Christmas Cantata will be on Wednesdays at 8PM in the choir room of the Britton-Hecla School. Practice will be every Wednesday until Dec. 21^st.

Upcoming Events

What’s your relationship with Jesus like? Explore the life of the apostle John and the legacy of love he left for future believers. John understood that relationship is the point, and he was uniquely chosen to receive the “Revelation” of Jesus Christ. Learn how Christ still desires this kind of love relationship with you. Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30 at Britton UMC. 11/30 through 2/8. Please sign up on entry way bulletin board by Sunday 11/13. Books will be ordered for those signed up by 11/13 and will cost approximately $18 each. Come join us for this Beth Moore Bible Study!

Britton UMW will be meeting on Wed, Dec 7^th at 7PM at Alice Moeckly’s home. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship with your sister’s in Christ.

Claremont UMC will be hosting their 3^rd Annual Night of Music on Sunday, December 11, 2011. The evening will begin with at meal of turkey, dressing and all the trimmings and then followed with a time of Christmas Music.  Sign up sheets to help with the event and to provide food donations are on the entry way table. If anyone is interested in participating in the music portion of the evening, please contact Pastor Nancy (294-7388) or Carol Hanse (294-5369).

Britton UMC will be hosting their annual Advent Workshop on Sunday, Nov. 27^th following the worship service. Adults and children are invited to attend and be a part of the fellowship with a potluck meal and in making Christmas Crafts and decorating the church for the Advent and Christmas Season.

Hecla UMC invites everyone to come and join the fun as we decorate the sanctuary for Advent and Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 3^rd at 5pm.  A meal of turkey will be served and whatever anyone desires to bring to supplement the meal. Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship.

Marshall County Ministerial invites you to attend their annual Christmas Program on Wednesday, Dec. 21^st at First Lutheran Church at 7:30pm. The Christmas Cantata “The Gift of Christmas” will be presented. Come and enjoy a time of beautiful music, fellowship and a filling of the Holy Spirit as we draw near to the time of celebrating Christ’s birth.

Youth (grades 6-12) of Britton, Claremont and Hecla are invited to attend a “Snow Camp” at Wesley Acres Dec. 27^th through the 30^th. Please let Pastor Nancy know as soon as possible if you are interested in attending this fun event.

The children and youth of Claremont UMC will present their Christmas program during worship on Sunday, December 18^th. Mark your calendars and be sure to be there to experience Christmas through the voices of the youth. A potluck lunch will follow the worship service.

The youth and children of Britton UMC will present their Christmas program on Sunday, December 18^th at 7PM. Be sure to come and be a part of this celebration of Christmas lead by the children.

Hecla UMC & St. John’s Lutheran Sunday School children will present their Christmas program during worship at St. John’s (9am) on Sunday December 18^th. Be sure and attend and be inspired by the celebration of Christ’s birthday with the children.

A special thank you to the folks who decorated Claremont UMC’s sanctuary and fellowship hall for the Advent and Christmas season. It is beautiful and your hard work is greatly appreciated by all.