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.