Prayer list and announcements for September 30

Prayer Requests

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

Britton: Families of Bernice Benda, Robert Stavic, Ron Ogren and Donna Thom; Donna Vietor, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price, Robin Timmerman, Chase Timmerman, Levi Timmerman, Lana Schott,  Jack Moeckly, Brenda Vrchota,  Sandy, Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Families of Sandy Sanderson, Dean  Haaland, Jordan Hanson, and Todd Gefroh;  Cole Truebenbock, Kathryn Cutler,  Jessie Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s niece), Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Duane Skoglund, Darlene Scott, Alta Aman, Ron Hyatt,  Family of Perry Peterson, Kate Dinger, Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), 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

            October 2^nd-6^th Pastor at Leadership Conference

            October 4^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

                               6:30pm Youth Group at Britton

                               6:30pm Youth Group at Claremont

                               7pm Hecla Bible Study at Bev’s

            October 5^th 9:30am Claremont Bible Study

            October 7^th 3:30pm Bishop’s Gathering at Fargo First

            October 9^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

                               7pm Hecla Administrative Council Meeting

            October 10^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

                                 11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

                                 6:30pm Confirmation at Claremont

                                 7pm Hecla Bible Study at Bev’s

            October 11^th 9:30am Claremont Bible Study

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

Our new Bishop, Rev. Bruce Ough, will be in our district (Eastern Sunrise) on Sunday, October 7^th at Fargo First UMC at 3:30pm. There will be a time of worship and of fellowship.

The Bible Study “Embraced by God” will be held at BUMC on Wednesdays at 9:30am and at CUMC on Thursday’s at 9:30am. Come and be a part of this wonderful study about God’s love.

First United Methodist Church of Aberdeen will be hosting a 2 day video presentation of “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” on Friday, October 12^th from 7-10pm and Saturday, October 13^th from 9am-12:30pm. The cost is $18 for a single and $35 for a couple. Tickets are available online at www.laughyourway.com and look for the events tab or call 866.525-2844.

Pastor Nancy will be attending the Leadership Institute Conference at UM Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Ks from Tuesday, October 2^nd through October 6^th. If pastoral needs arise, please call her cell phone (294-7388).

The Marshall County Food Pantry will be having their annual coat give away the end of October. They are seeking donations of coats, new or gently used and snow pants. Please bring your donations to the church by October 18^th.

UMW Prayer vigil is October 1; Claremont’s time is 2:00-2:45pm.  Please pray for an end to domestic violence.

             

Prayer list and announcements for September 23

Prayer Requests

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

Britton: Families of Bernice Benda, Robert Stavic, Ron Ogren and Donna Thom; Donna Vietor, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price, Robin Timmerman, Chase Timmerman, Levi Timmerman, Lana Schott,  Jack Moeckly, Brenda Vrchota,  Sandy, Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Families of Dean  Haaland, Jordan Hanson, and Todd Gefroh;  Cole Truebenbock, Kathryn Cutler Jessie Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s niece), Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Larry (Sandy) Sanderson, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Alta Aman, Ron Hyatt,  Family of Perry Peterson, Kate Dinger, Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), 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 23^rd 12:10pm Claremont Admin Council

September 25^th  1-4:30pm Hecla Office Hours

 5pm Britton Trustees Meeting

6pm Britton Finance Meeting

                        7pm Britton Administrative Council Meeting

September 26^th  No Bible Study at Britton this week.

                        11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

6:30pm Confirmation Class at BUMC

                        6:30pm Claremont UMW “The Ties That Bind”

                        7pm Bible Study in Hecla

September 27^th 9:30am Claremont Bible Study

                        Pastor in Fargo for Training all day

September 30^th 9:00am Joint Sunday School at CUMC

                        10:00am Joint Worship Service at CUMC

                        11:10am Potluck Meal at CUMC

Thought to Ponder

“Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.”

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

Our new Bishop, Bruce Ough, will be in our district (Eastern Sunrise) on Sunday, October 7^th at Fargo First UMC at 3:30pm. There will be a time of worship and of fellowship.

Claremont UMW invites you to attend a supper and program entitled “The Ties That Bind” on Wednesday, September 26^th at 6:30pm. Tickets are $8 and reservations are necessary. Please call Merlene Dunlavy at 294-7805 or 294-5805 to make reservations.

The Bible Study “Embraced by God” will be held at BUMC on Wednesdays at 9:30am and at CUMC on Thursday’s at 9:30am. Come and be a part of this wonderful study about God’s love.

First United Methodist Church of Aberdeen will be hosting a 2 day video presentation of “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” on Friday, October 12^th from 7-10pm and Saturday, October 13^th from 9am-12:30pm. The cost is $18 for a single and $35 for a couple. Tickets are available online at www.laughyourway.com and look for the events tab or call 866.525-2844.

On Sunday, September 30^th we will be having a joint (Britton-Claremont-Hecla) worship service at Claremont UMC at 10:00am. All Sunday schools are invited to join the Claremont youth and children at 9am for classes and to practice a song to sing during worship. Please note the time of the worship service and mark your calendars. We will have a time of fellowship and food with a potluck meal following the service.

Prayer list and announcements for September 16

Prayer Requests

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

Britton: Family of Robert Stavic, Family of Ron Ogren, Donna Vietor, Sonia Wolf, 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 Dean Haaland, Kathryn Cutler, Family of Jordan Hanson, Cole Truebenbock, Family of Todd Gefroh, 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 Dean Haaland, Alta Aman, Ron Hyatt,  Family of Perry Peterson, Kate Dinger, Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), 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 18^th  1-5pm Office Hours in Hecla

                         7pm BCH PPRC at HUMC

September 19^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

                        11am-4pm Office Hours in Britton

                        4pm Britton Lay Leadership Team

                        6:30pm Youth Group meets at BUMC & CUMC

September 20^th 9:30am  Claremont Bible Study

September 23^rd 12:10pm Claremont Admin Council

September 25^th 6pm Britton Finance Meeting

                        7pm Britton Administrative Council Meeting

September 26^th 6:30pm Confirmation Class at BUMC

                        6:30pm Claremont UMW Supper

September 30^th 9:00am Joint Sunday School at CUMC

                        10:00am Joint Worship Service at CUMC

                        11:10am Potluck Meal at CUMC

Thought to Ponder

“Watch your thoughts for they become words. Watch your words for they become actions. Watch your actions for they become habits. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny! What we think we become.”                   Meryl Streep in the film “Iron Lady”

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

The annual Ingathering has a new name and location. This year it is called Dakotas Market Place and will be held on September 22, 2012 at First UMC in Sioux Falls, SD. The format remains the same with auctions, gathering of kits for UMCOR, and lunch. Pastor Nancy will be going and will take any kits along. Please have the kits to the church no later than September 19^th.

Our new Bishop, Bruce Ough, will be in our district on Sunday, October 7^th at Fargo First UMC at 3:00pm. There will be a time of worship and of fellowship.

Claremont UMW invites you to attend a supper and program entitled “The Ties That Bind” on Wednesday, September 26^th at 6:30pm. Tickets are $8 and reservations are necessary. Please call Merlene Dunlavy at 294-7805 or 294-5805 to make reservations.

The Bible Study “Embraced by God” will be held at BUMC on Wednesdays at 9:30am and at CUMC on Thursday’s at 9:30am. Come and be a part of this wonderful study about God’s love.

Britton UMW invites you to their annual Homecoming Pie Sale on Friday, September 21^st after the parade. Mark your calendar and make sure you come and have a piece of homemade pie. All proceeds of the sale will go to support the Marshall Co. Food Pantry. See you there!!

Britton Fire Department invites you to come and have a pancake breakfast with them on Sunday, September 16^th at the Fire Hall. Free will donations will be accepted

Prayer list and announcements for September 9

Prayer Requests

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

Britton: Tyler Bush, Donna Vietor, Melissa Storley,  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:  Chris Sanderson, Family of Ron Ogren, Kathryn Cutler, 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. Family of Perry Peterson.

Hecla: Ron Hyatt, 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),  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 11^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

September 12^th 9:30 Bible Study at Britton UMC

                        11am-5pm Britton Office hours

                        6:30pm Confirmation begins at BUMC

                        7pm Bible Study in Hecla at Bev’’s

September 13^th 9:30am Bible Study begins at Claremont

September 19^th 6:30pm Youth Group begins

September 26^th 6pm Claremont UMW-The Ties That Bind Supper

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 19^th or before.  

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. Our District, Eastern Sunrise, will gather at Fargo First on Sunday, October 7^th at 3pm.

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.

Claremont UMW invites you to attend a supper and program titled “The Ties That Bind” on Wednesday, September 26^th. Tickets are $8 and reservations are necessary. Please call Merlene Dunlavy at 294-5805 to make reservations or contact one of the UMW members.

 The Bible Study, Embraced by God, will begin this week. It will begin in Britton on Wednesday, September 12^th at 9:30am and in Claremont on Thursday, September 13^th at 9:30am. Plan on attending this 8 week study written by Babbie Mason, well known and award winning gospel singer and songwriter.

Thought to Ponder

Forgiveness is given; reconciliation is earned. Forgiveness cancels all debts, but it does not eliminate all the consequences.