Prayer list and announcements for September 2

Prayer Requests

Rev. Greg Kroger, Dakotas Conference Bishop’s Assistant.

Britton: Donna Vietor, Alice Moeckly, Andrea Kilker, Sonia Wolf, Marge Price, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson, Linda & Kenny Price, Robin Timmerman, Chase Timmerman, Levi Timmerman, Lana Schott,  Jack Moeckly, Brenda Vrchota,  Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Bernice Benda, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Hudson Reints, Family of Todd Gefroh, Lylia Miller, Family of Jordan Hanson, Cole Truebenbock,  Jessie Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s neice), Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Larry (Sandy) Sanderson, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Don Fisher, Delores Mertz, Janet Graf, Kate Dinger, Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover.

Those in the military:

Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen Jr., Ryan Jones, Ryan Vrchota, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson, William Gibbs

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:15am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am

September 4^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

September 5^th  8:30am Marshal County Ministerial

11-5pm  Britton Office Hours

            6pm Britton UMW potluck & Meeting

7pm Hecla Bible Study at Bev Dinger’s

September 9^th  Sunday school begins

                        8:30am Britton

                        9:45am Claremont

                        10am Hecla

                        Noon Potluck at Claremont UMC after worship

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

The annual “Ingathering” has a new name and location. This year it will be called the Dakota Market Place and will be held at the First UMC of Sioux Falls. The format will remain similar with the addition of some things. Kits are once again being requested (school, health, sewing, fry bread, bedding, layette, birthing and shoe boxes). The date is Saturday, September 22^nd. First UMC will be accepting the kits during the day from September 17^th through the 22^nd. Pastor Nancy is planning on attending so will be taking the kits to Sioux Falls. Please have all kits to the churches by September 20^th or before.  

Sunday School begins September 9^th at each church. Please be in prayer for the teachers and students as they a begin a new year of growing in their faith. Britton Sunday School begins at 8:30am, Claremont at 9:45am and Hecla at 10am.

Beginning September 1^st the Dakotas Conference and the Minnesota Conference will share a bishop. Bishop Bruce Ough will be the new bishop. Bishop Kiesey has been appointed to the Michigan Conference. There will be opportunities scheduled to meet Bishop Ough in late 

September across the Dakotas. The dates and places will be in the September newsletter. Please be in prayer as the conference begins to share a Bishop with the Minnesota Conference.

Confirmation classes begin on Wednesday, September 11^th at 6:30pm until 8pm. The first two classes will be held at Britton UMC. Confirmation will meet on the 2^nd & 4^th Wednesday’s of the month and will rotate between the churches each month. Please contact Pastor Nancy with questions/concerns.

Britton UMW will meet on Wednesday, September 5^th at 6:00pm for a potluck meal followed by a planning

meeting for the year. Mark your calendars and be sure to attend and bring a dish to share. 

Thought to Ponder

“A small trouble is like a pebble. Hold it too close to your eye and it puts everything out of focus. Hold it at proper viewing distance, and it can be examined and classified. Throw it at your feet, and it can be seen in its true setting, just one more bump on the pathway to eternity.”

                                      --Celia Luce

Prayaer list and announcements for August 26

Prayer Requests

Rev. Greg Kroger, Dakotas Conference Bishop’s Assistant.

Britton: Sonia Wolf, Marge Price, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson, Jayden Meyer,  Linda & Kenny Price, Robin Timmerman, Chase Timmerman, Levi Timmerman, Lana Schott,  Jack Moeckly, Brenda Vrchota,  Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Bernice Benda, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Family of Todd Gefroh, Lylia Miller, Family of Jordan Hanson, Cole Truebenbock,  Jessie Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s neice), Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Larry (Sandy) Sanderson, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Don Fisher, Delores Mertz, Janet Graf, Kate Dinger, Robert Lewis, Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover.

Those in the military:

Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen Jr., Ryan Jones, Ryan Vrchota, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson, William Gibbs

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:15am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am

August 28^th 1-4pm Hecla Office hours

August 29^th 1-5pm Britton Office hours

                      7pm Hecla Bible Study at Bev Dinger’s

Thought to Ponder

“There’s a place in God’s heart that only I can fill.”

                                          --Rev. Maxie Dunnam

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

Sermon topics: Pastor Nancy is looking for suggestions on sermon topics for the next year. Are there questions you have on the Bible or life issues? Please let Pastor know your thoughts and burning questions in regard to your faith. You may place your suggestions/questions in the offering plate, email them or write them out and leave them on her office desk.

The annual “Ingathering” has a new name and location. This year it will be called the Dakota Market Place and will be held at the First UMC of Sioux Falls. The format will remain similar with the addition of some things. Kits are once again being requested (school, health, sewing, fry bread, bedding, layette, birthing and shoe boxes). The date is Saturday, September 22^nd. First UMC will be accepting the kits during the day from September 17^th through the 22^nd. Pastor Nancy is planning on attending so will be taking the kits to Sioux Falls. Please have all kits to the churches by September 20^th or before.  

**The Spirit Lake Ministry Center in Sheyenne, ND indicates there is a need for school supplies for approximately 300 children. A special offering will be gathered today to send funds to assist in meeting this need. Prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond.

Sunday School begins September 9^th at each church. Please be in prayer for the teachers and students as they a begin a new year of growing in their faith. Britton Sunday School begins at 8:30am, Claremont at 9:45am and Hecla at 10am.

 Beginning September 1^st the Dakotas Conference and the Minnesota Conference will share a bishop. Bishop Bruce Ough will be the new bishop. Bishop Kiesey has been appointed to the Michigan Conference. There will be opportunities scheduled to meet Bishop Ough in late  

September across the Dakotas. The dates and places will be in the September newsletter. Please be in prayer as the conference begins to share a Bishop with the Minnesota Conference.

Confirmation classes begin on Wednesday, September 11^th at 6:30pm until 8pm. The first two classes will be held at Britton UMC. Confirmation will meet on the 2^nd & 4^th Wednesday’s of the month and will rotate between the churches each month. Please contact Pastor Nancy with questions/concerns.

Britton UMW will meet on Wednesday, September 5^th at 6:00pm for a potluck meal followed by a planning meeting for the year. Mark your calendars and be sure to attend and bring a dish to share. 

Prayer list and announcements for August 19

Prayer Requests

Rev. Greg Kroger, Dakotas Conference Bishop’s Assistant.

Britton: Sonia Wolf, Marge Price, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson, Jayden Meyer,  Linda & Kenny Price, Robin Timmerman, Chase Timmerman, Levi Timmerman, Lana Schott,  Jack Moeckly, Brenda Vrchota,  Sandy, Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Bernice Benda, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Lylia Miller, Family of Jordan Hanson, Cole Truebenbock, Todd Gefroh,  Family of Greg Freeland, Jessie Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s neice), Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Larry (Sandy) Sanderson, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Don Fisher, Delores Mertz, Janet Graf, Family of Perry Peterson, Kate Dinger, Robert Lewis, Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover.

Those in the military:

Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen Jr., Ryan Jones, Ryan Vrchota, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson, William Gibbs

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:15am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am

August 21^st  1pm-4pm Office Hours Hecla

August 22^nd 11am-4pm Britton Office Hours

August 22^nd 7pm Hecla Bible Study at Bev Dinger’s

August 22^nd 6:30pm Claremont Christian Education Meeting

August 23^rd 7pm Meeting w/Confirmation Parents at Claremont UMC

Thought to Ponder

“A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing and the lawn mower is broken.” 

                                             --James Dent

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

Bev Dinger invites you to view the Bible Study “To Live is Christ” by Beth Moore. This is a study of the life and ministry of the apostle Paul. The study began on Wednesday, August 1^st at 7pm and there’s still time to be a part of the study. The address is 308 Oak St, Hecla. Invite a friend and be a part of this exciting and challenging study.

Request: Several people have indicated they have heard from folks that they have things they’d like to discuss with Pastor Nancy, however are unable to make office hours. Please call (294-7388) or email Pastor Nancy (nancyserving@gmail.com) and set up a time that is convenient for you. Pastor is more than willing to come at a time and place that works best for you. Please also let Pastor know of any hospitalizations, prayer requests and those who are in need of pastoral visits.

Sermon topics: Pastor Nancy is looking for suggestions on sermon topics for the next several months. Are there questions you have on the Bible or life issues? Please let Pastor know your thoughts and burning questions in regard to your faith. You may place them in the offering plate, email them or call her with your suggestions/thoughts.

The annual “Ingathering” has a new name and location. This year it will be called the Dakota Market Place and will be held at the First UMC of Sioux Falls. The format will remain similar with the addition of some things. Kits are once again being requested (school, health, sewing, fry bread, bedding, layette, birthing and shoe boxes). The date is Saturday, September 22^nd. The church will be accepting the kits during the day from September 17^th through the 22^nd.

Prayer list and announcements for August 12

Prayer Requests

Rev. Greg Kroger, Dakotas Conference Bishop’s Assistant.

Britton: Sonia, Marge Price, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson, Jayden Meyer,  Linda & Kenny Price, Robin Timmerman, Chase Timmerman, Levi Timmerman, Lana Schott,  Jack Moeckly, Brenda Vrchota,  Sandy, Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Bernice Benda, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

 Claremont: Family of Jordan Hanson, Paul Truebenbock, Todd Gefroh, Robert & Amanda Taylor, Family of Greg Freeland, Jessie Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s neice), Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Larry (Sandy) Sanderson, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:  Family of Perry Peterson, Kate Dinger, Robert Lewis, Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover.

Those in the military:

Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen Jr., Ryan Jones, Ryan Vrchota, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson, William Gibbs

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:15am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am

August 14-20^th Pastor on Vacation

August 15^th 7pm Hecla Bible Study at Bev Dinger’s

August 16^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

August 19^th 11am Ron Parker leading worship in Claremont

August 21^st 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

August 22^nd 7pm Hecla Bible Study at Bev Dinger’s

Thought to Ponder

“Imperfection is the prerequisite for grace. Light only gets in through the cracks.”                Philip Yancey

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

Bev Dinger invites you to view the Bible Study “To Live is Christ” by Beth Moore. This is a study of the life and ministry of the apostle Paul. The study begins on Wednesday, August 1^st at 7pm and every Wednesday for 11 weeks. The address is 308 Oak St, Hecla. Invite a friend and be a part of this exciting and challenging study.

Request: Several people have indicated they have heard from folks that they have things they’d like to discuss with Pastor Nancy, however are unable to make office hours. Please call (294-7388) or email Pastor Nancy (nancyserving@gmail.com) and set up a time that is convenient for you. Pastor is more than willing to come at a time and place that works best for you. Please also let Pastor know of any hospitalizations, prayer requests and those who are in need of pastoral visits.

****Pastor Nancy will be on vacation August 14^th through the 20^th. During that time if any pastoral needs arise, please call Pastor Jack Erickson at 605-448-2900 or call Pastor Nancy’s cell phone 605-294-7388. *********

On Sunday, August 19^th Ron Parker, an evangelist and worship leader will be leading the worship service at Claremont UMC at 11am. Be sure to attend and experience God in a new way. Mr. Parker currently lives in Aberdeen and works in the music department of Northern State University.

Sermon topics: Pastor Nancy is looking for suggestions on sermon topics for the next several months. Are there questions you have on the Bible or life issues? Please let Pastor know your thoughts and burning questions in regard to your faith. You may place them in the offering plate, email them or call her with your suggestions/thoughts.

The annual “Ingathering” has a new name and location. This year it will be called the Dakota Market Place and will be held at the First UMC of Sioux Falls. The format will remain similar with the addition of some things. Kits are once again being requested (school, health, sewing, fry bread, bedding, layette, birthing and shoe boxes). The date is Saturday, September 22^nd. The church will be accepting the kits during the day from September 17^th through the 22^nd.

 

Prayer list and announcements for August 5

Prayer Requests

Rev. Greg Kroger, Dakotas Conference Bishop’s Assistant.

Britton: Marge Price, Kate Aadland, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson, Jayden Meyer,  Linda & Kenny Price, Robin Timmerman, Chase Timmerman, Levi Timmerman, Lana Schott,  Jack Moeckly, Brenda Vrchota,  Sandy, Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Bernice Benda, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy. Family’s of Marcine Olson and Virgil Meeker.  

Claremont: Family of Jordan Hanson, Paul Truebenbock, Todd Gefroh, Robert Taylor, Family of Greg Freeland, Jessie Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s neice), Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Larry (Sandy) Sanderson, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:  Family of Perry Peterson, Kate Dinger, Robert Lewis, Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover. Janet Graf & Phyllis McLean’s brother and wife.

Those in the military:

Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen Jr., Ryan Jones, Ryan Vrchota, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson, William Gibbs

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:15am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am

August 7^th 11am-4pm Hecla Office Hours

August 7^th 7:15pm Claremont Administrative Council Meeting

August 8^th 11am-4:30PM Britton Office Hours

                    5pm Britton Trustees Meeting

August 8^st 7pm Hecla Bible Study at Bev Dinger’s

August 9^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

Thought to Ponder

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.    

---Chinese Proverb

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

Bev Dinger invites you to view the Bible Study “To Live is Christ” by Beth Moore. This is a study of the life and ministry of Paul. The study begins on Wednesday, August 1^st at 7pm and every Wednesday for 11 weeks. The address is 308 Oak St, Hecla. Invite a friend and be a part of this exciting and challenging study.

Mike Dinger, Hecla UMC, will be taking a couple of trailers filled with donations of clothing, furniture, toys and small appliances to Spirit Lake Ministry Center within the next week. He is searching for a volunteer or two or three to go along and assist with driving and unloading the trailers.(One full day trip) If you are able to help, please call Mike at 994-2149 for additional information.

Request: Several people have indicated they have heard from folks that they have things they’d like to discuss with Pastor Nancy, however are unable to make office hours. Please call (294-7388) or email Pastor Nancy (nancyserving@gmail.com) and set up a time that is convenient for you. Pastor is more than willing to come at a time that works for you. Please also let Pastor know of any hospitalizations, prayer requests and those who are in need of pastoral visits.

Blood is a valuable natural resource within each of us. By donating blood we can share our joy in life and God’s love with others. Blood, like love, is for sharing. Please donate at Britton Community Center Blood Drive on August 6^th from 11:30am to 6PM at the Community Building. Please call Kathy Erickson at 448-2900 to set up an appointment. Thank you for helping those in need.