Thursday, October 25, 2012

Prayer list and announcements for October 28

Prayer Requests
Britton: Family of Duane Carlson, Jeff Grupe, Joan Paulson, Susan Sletto, Arnie, Deb Mack, June Rabenberg, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,   Brenda Vrchota,   Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  
Claremont: Jerry Sanderson, Amanda Sem, Cortland McCranie, Carol Sortlund, Families of Dean  Haaland, Sandy Sanderson and Judie Kimball;  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: Rod Heinrich, Bernard Colestock, Larry Freid, Family of Steve Glover; Dave Dinger, Darlene Scott, Ed Mitchell, Duane Skoglund, Alta Aman, Ron Hyatt,  Family of Marvin Elsen;  Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece).
 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 28th 10:30-2pm Benefit & Silent Auction for Steve Glover at Hecla
Community Center
            12:10pm Claremont Administrative Council meeting
                       3:00pm Britton UMC Congregational Meeting
October 30th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours
October 31st 9:30am Britton Bible Study
                        11am-5pm Britton Office Hours
November 1st 9:30am Claremont Bible Study                  
November 4th Remember to change your clocks (fall back one hour)
                        5-7pm Hecla Fall Turkey Supper at Hecla Community Center

Thought to Ponder
 “Almost everything that matters is difficult.”
                                                        —Rainer Maria Rilke


Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

North Highland United Methodist Church, in conjunction with the leaders of Spirit Lake Ministry, is once again inviting us to participate in the Shoebox Christmas Project. Shoeboxes and donations need to be delivered to North Highland by November 21st. Please have the shoeboxes to the church by Sunday, November 18th so they can be delivered on time to Aberdeen. Thank you in advance for your generosity and your willingness to reach out to those in need.

Benefit Dinner AND Silent Auction for the Steve Glover Family on Sunday, October 28th, 2012 at the Hecla Community Center from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The silent auction will close at 1:30 p.m.  Donations for the silent auction can be left at the Britton-Hecla Elementary office or Frohling Meats in Hecla.  An account has been set up at any First Savings Banks of SD for donations.   Steve had been fighting a chronic lung disease and was awaiting a lung transplant in Rochester.  He passed away Sunday, October 15.

Our annual Charge Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14th. Britton United Methodist Church will be the hosting church this year. A meal will be served beginning at 6pm. The meeting will follow at 7pm. Everyone is invited (Britton, Claremont & Hecla folks) to attend and be a part of the planning of the church for the next year.

Reports for Charge Conference
To the chairs of Finance, Trustees, Christian Education, UMW and the Lay Servant Leader: annual reports for the Charge Conference are due in the church office by Monday, November 12th. They may be emailed to the church at claremontumc@nvc.net or to Pastor Nancy at nancyserving@gmail.com or left on Pastor’s desk. 

 Britton United Methodist Church will be having a Congregational meeting on Sunday, October 28th at 3pm. The topics of discussion are related to repairs needed on the parsonage and the church. Please be sure to join us for this important meeting and help the Trustees and Administrative Council make decisions regarding the needs. Your thoughts and suggestions are valued and needed. Coffee and dessert will be served after the meeting.

Hecla United Methodist Church will be having their annual Fall Turkey Supper on Sunday, November 4th from 5-7pm at the Hecla Community Center. Mark your calendars and come and enjoy good food and fellowship.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Prayer list and announcements for October 21



Prayer Requests
Britton: Arnie, Deb Mack, June Rabenberg, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,  Lana Schott,  Brenda Vrchota,   Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  
Claremont: Brett Gibbs’ mother in law, Jerry Sanderson, Amanda Sem, Cortland McCranie, Carol Sortlund, Families of Dean  Haaland, Sandy Sanderson and Judie Kimball;  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: Larry Freid, Family of Steve Glover; Dave Dinger, Darlene Scott, Ed Mitchell, Duane Skoglund, Alta Aman, Ron Hyatt,  Family of Marvin Elsen;  Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece).
Those in the military:
Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen Jr., Ryan Jones, Ryan Vrchota, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson, William Gibbs

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share
The Bible Study “Embraced by God” continues to meet at Britton UMC on Wednesdays at 9:30am and at Claremont UMC on Thursday’s at 9:30am. Come and be a part of this wonderful study about God’s love.

Upcoming Events
Worship: Hecla-8:15am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am
October 23rd 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours
October 24th 9:30am Bible Study at Britton
                      11am-5pm Office Hours at Britton
                      6:30pm Confirmation Class at Claremont
October 25th 9:30am Bible Study at Claremont
October 28th 10:30-2pm Benefit & Silent Auction for Steve Glover at Hecla Community Center
             

Thought to Ponder
God made you for relationship with Him, You can see Him everywhere you look—if you have eyes to see.
 
North Highland United Methodist Church, in conjunction with the leaders of Spirit Lake Ministry, is once again inviting us to participate in the Shoebox Christmas Project. Shoeboxes and donations need to be delivered to North Highland by November 21st. Please have the shoeboxes to the church by Sunday, November 18th so they can be delivered on time to Aberdeen. Thank you in advance for your generosity and your willingness to reach out to those in need.

The Britton-Hecla Student Council Carnival will be on Friday, October 26th from 6:00 to 8:30.  There will be games, prizes, and food -fun for everyone! Come & join us!

Pleasant Valley Church
FALL DINNER & BAKE SALE
Sunday, October 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Serving soup, sandwiches, and pie; Raffle items include:  full size afghan, baby afghan, monks cloth afghan, quilt.

Benefit Dinner AND Silent Auction for the Steve Glover Family on Sunday, October 28th, 2012 at the Hecla Community Center from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The silent auction will close at 1:30 p.m.  Donations for the silent auction can be left at the Britton-Hecla Elementary office or Frohling Meats in Hecla.  An account has been set up at any First Savings Banks of SD for donations.   Steve had been fighting a chronic lung disease and was awaiting a lung transplant in Rochester.  He passed away Sunday, October 15.

Our annual Charge Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14th. Britton United Methodist Church will be the hosting church this year. A meal will be served beginning at 6pm. The meeting will follow at 7pm. Everyone is invited (Britton, Claremont & Hecla folks) to attend and be a part of the planning of the church for the next year.


To the chairs of Finance, Trustees, Christian Education, UMW and the Lay Servant Leader: annual reports for the Charge Conference are due in the church office by Monday, November 12th. They may be emailed to the church at claremontumc@nvc.net or to Pastor Nancy at nancyserving@gmail.com or left on Pastor’s desk. 

Thank you to everyone who helped to make the Harvest & Hunter’s Breakfast and Silent Auction a success. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you for serving.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Prayer list and announcements for October 14


Prayer Requests
Britton: Deb Mack, June Rabenberg, Families of Bernice Benda, Robert Stavic, Ron Ogren and Donna Thom; Donna Vietor, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,  Lana Schott,  Brenda Vrchota,   Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  
Claremont: Brett Gibbs’ mother in law, Jerry Sanderson, Amanda Sem, Courtland McCranie, Carol Sortlund, Families of Dean  Haaland, Sandy Sanderson and Judie Kimball;  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, Alta Aman, Ron Hyatt,  Family of Marvin Elsen; 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 14th 2pm Worship at Spruce Court
                                  3pm Worship at Wheat Crest Hills
            October 16th 1pm-5pm Hecla Office Hours
            October 17th 9:30am Britton Bible Study
                                  11am-5pm Britton Office Hours
                                  1pm Britton Membership Team
                                  6-8pm Britton-Hecla Youth Group
                                  6:30-8pm Claremont Youth Group
October 18th 930am Claremont Bible Study
October 20th: 7:45am-9:30am Claremont’s Harvest & Hunter’s Breakfast & Silent Auction

Thought to Ponder
‘I must do something’ always solves more problems than “Something must be done.”

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

The Bible Study “Embraced by God” continues to meet at Britton UMC on Wednesdays at 9:30am and at Claremont UMC on Thursday’s at 9:30am. Come and be a part of this wonderful study about God’s love.

Warm-Up Marshall County Coat Drive
Oct. 19 -20, 2012        10 a.m. - noon
Marshall County Community Building

Donation of new or clean, gently used coats,
hoodies, snowpants, and water-proof adult and children
gloves can be left at any Britton/Claremont/Langford Church.
For more information call Pam or Terry Price (448-2248

Claremont United Methodist Church is hosting a Harvest & Hunter’s Breakfast on Saturday, October 20th from 7:45am to 9:30am. Proceeds from the breakfast will help with costs related to updating the sound system. Mark your calendar and come and enjoy a time of food and fellowship. The youth will also be holding a silent auction of many kinds of items in conjunction with the breakfast to raise funds for the mission trip next summer.

Today we will be receiving a special offering to support World Communion Sunday. All proceeds will be used to provide scholarships for students going into ministry across the country. Please prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond to this effort.



North Highland United Methodist Church, in conjunction with the leaders of Spirit Lake Ministry, is once again inviting us to participate in the Shoebox Christmas Project. Shoeboxes and donations need to be delivered to North Highland by November 21st. Please have the shoeboxes to the church by Sunday, November 18th so they can be delivered on time to Aberdeen. Thank you in advance for your generosity and your willingness to reach out to those in need.

The Britton-Hecla Student Council Carnival will be on Friday, October 26th from 6:00 to 8:30.  There will be games, prizes, and food -fun for everyone! Come & join us!

Pleasant Valley Church
FALL DINNER & BAKE SALE
Sunday, October 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Serving soup, sandwiches, and pie; Raffle items include:  full size afghan, baby afghan, monks cloth afghan, quilt.

The Britton Lions Club is supporting a Community Blood Drive on Monday, October 15th from 11:30am to 5:30pm at the  Britton Community Building. Call 448-5904 or 448-2949 to set up an appointment.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Prayer list and announcements for October 7

Prayer Requests
Rev Greg Kroger, Dakotas Conference Bishop’s Assistant.
Britton:  Families of Bernice Benda, Robert Stavic, Ron Ogren and Donna Thom; Donna Vietor, Gayel Erickson, Tim Johnson, Linda & Kenny Price, Robin Timmerman, Chase Timmerman, Levi Timmerman, Lana Schott, Jack moeckly, l
Brenda Vrchota, Sandy, Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Dick Moeckly, Cliff & Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.
Claremont:  Families of Judie Kimball, Sandy Sanderson, Dean Haaland, Jordan Hanson, and Todd Gefroh; Cole Truebenboch, Kathryn Cutler, Jesse Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s niece) Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, 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
October 7  Bishop’s Gathering @Fargo First Church 3:30pm
October 9  Hecla Office hours 1-5pm
                  Hecla Ad Council 7:30pm
October 10 Britton Bible Study 9:30am
                   Britton Office hours 11-5
                   Confirmation@CUMC 7pm
                   Hecla Bible Study @Bec Dinger’s 7pm
October 11 Claremont Bible sstudy 9:30am
October 12 Aberdeen Ministry Team 9am

The BHHS Cross Country Team is holding a Soles 4 Souls shoe drive. It takes place from Oct. 1-12 and you can drop your shoes off at the HS office, or the Wellness Center. You can also give $$ for shipping. Your extra pair could be their first….Learn more @ GiveShoes.org  


Address for
  Steve Glover
St
Mary's Hospital1216 2nd Street
Rochester,Minn. 55902


Domitilla Bldg 6 D
Room 6-282

Phone# 507-287-5136