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.