Prayer requests and announcements for February 5th

Prayer Requests

 Dick Thompson, Darold Borman (friends of Pastor Nancy)

Britton: Gerald Schneider, Marge Edwards, Bernice Benda, Harriet Larson,

Rose (Doris’ sister), Bette Haywood’s sister Linda, Tiffany from Sisseton, Journey--1^st grader with cancer, Dick Moeckly, Anne Zitlow, Cliff Olson,

 Rev. Steve Schroeder, Bonnie Olson,  Lois, Luke Storley, Cindy

 Claremont: Bob & Clarice Larson, Clayton Sternhagen, Dolly McCarlson,

 Charlie Berg, Rev. Jim Cissell, Mark Rasmussen, Stephanie Sanderson, Larry(Sandy) Sanderson,  Maddie Witham, Elizabeth Sanderson,  Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller),  Don & Marj Hinrichs, Laronda Becker

Hecla: Tuffy Dinger, Erin (Becky B’s daughter) Harold Gerdes, Kelly Bushby,  Linda Smallwood, Betty (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover,

 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

February 5^th 12:20pm Claremont Administrative Council Meeting

February 7^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

February 8^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

11-5pm Britton Office Hours

6:30pm BCH Youth Group at HUMC

February 11^th 9am-6pm Lay Clergy Conference in Faulkton

February 14^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

7pm Hecla Administrative Council Meeting

Thoughts to Ponder

Christianity isn’t a spectator religion. We all have jobs to do in God’s kingdom. The body of Christ functions best and most beautifully when all members resolve to serve God and each other to the best of their ability. What are you doing for God’s kingdom and the body of Christ?

Opportunities to Grow in Faith

The BCH Youth Group will meet on February 8^th at 6:30pm at Hecla UMC. Plans will be finalized for the ski trip, February 17-20^th, at this meeting. Also, an additional adult chaperone is needed to help with transportation and with chaperoning the youth. Please contact Pastor Nancy if you are able to help out with this important ministry to our youth.

Marshall County Ministerial is sponsoring a one day retreat entitled “Walking Through the Old Testament” on Saturday, March 3^rd at First Lutheran Church in Britton, SD. This retreat is for ages kindergarten through fifth grade and for those in sixth grade and adults. This is an interactive study and is fun and will help you grow in your knowledge of the Old Testament. You will be mightily blessed by this retreat. Registration forms are now available for the event on the tables in the entryway. You may also contact Marcia Haaland or Carol Bush for additional information. Childcare will be available at First Presbyterian Church that day. Scholarships are available to help cover the cost of the retreat. 6^th grade through adult $20, First grade through 5^th grade $15. 

Lent is just around the corner. Ash Wednesday is on February 22^nd. We will be having Lenten services each Wednesday through the season of Lent at 7PM. The services will rotate between the churches and will be preceded by a light meal at 6:15pm for those who are able to make it and also coffee fellowship following the service. The Ash Wednesday service will be held at Claremont UMC. Mark your calendars and plan on attending this time of preparation for the celebration of Easter.