Prayer list and announcements for December 18th

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: Carla Pahl, Stephanie Sanderson, Steve Cutler, Bob Stanley, Larry(Sandy) Sanderson, Drucilla Hinrichs, Lynn (Geri’s sister). Maddie Witham, Ruth Harberg, Susie Larson, Elizabeth Sanderson, Lois Murray Severson,  Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Dolly McCarlson, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Laronda Becker

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

Those Serving in the military overseas:

Lee Osterloh, 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

December 18^th 7PM Britton’s Sunday School Christmas Program

December 20^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

Dec. 21^st 8:30am Marshall Co. Ministerial

9:30am Britton’s Bible Study

11-5pm Britton’s Office Hours

7:30pm Marshall Co. Community Christmas Cantata at 1^st Lutheran

December 24^th  4PM Christmas Eve Service—Hecla

5:30pm Christmas Eve Service—Britton

7PM Christmas Eve Service—Claremont

December 25^th 9am Christmas Day Service at Claremont UMC

Thoughts to Ponder

“The coming of Jesus means that God is with us. Sometimes it is hard to see evidence of that, with all the sorrow and the suffering in the world. Many people ask the question, “If God is all loving and all powerful, then why doesn’t God do something about evil?” The answer to this question is simple: you are the “something” that God is sending to combat evil in this world.” Rev. M. Slaughter “Christmas is not Your Birthday”

Opportunities to Serve

God’s love has produced many miracles, large and small. One of these is the life sustaining power of blood. We have the ability to share this miracle of life; to pass it along to others. The opportunity to share your healthy blood with those less fortunate will be on Monday, December 19^th at the Community Building in Britton, SD from 11:30am to 6:00pm. Please call Kathy Erickson at 605-448-2900 to set up an appointment. Our church supports this blood drive for United Blood Services who supplements the needs of our surrounding hospitals. On behalf of the patients who will benefit, thank you.

Upcoming Events

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. Deadline is December 15^th to register. Cost is $120.

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.

***If you would like to bring a poinsettia or another flower to Church in honor/memory of a loved one, please have them to the church by Dec. 23^rd. If you would like their names included in the bulletin for Christmas Eve please have the information to Pastor Nancy or Judy Pierson by Dec. 20^th.

Christmas Eve (December 24^th) services will be as follows:

            Hecla UMC at 4PM

            Britton UMC at 5:30PM

            Claremont UMC at 7PM

Christmas Day- December 25^th

            9AM Worship Service at Claremont UMC (all are invited to attend.)

A sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board of Britton UMC to sign up to sponsor the mailing of the newsletter in 2012. The monthly cost is $40. There is an area to designate the newsletter in memory or in honor of someone and it will be put on the mailing page of the newsletter. Please sign up soon and then the sheet will be taken to Claremont and then Hecla for any remaining months. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

There will be a Christmas Dinner For All on December 25^th at the Britton UMC at Noon. All are welcome and there is no cost. Please call Pam Moeckly at 448-2213 or Vicki Renner at 448-2322 to make reservations.