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 14^th 2pm Worship at Spruce Court

                                  3pm Worship at Wheat Crest Hills

            October 16^th 1pm-5pm Hecla Office Hours

            October 17^th 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 18^th 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 20^th 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 21^st. Please have the shoeboxes to the church by Sunday, November 18^th 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 15^th from 11:30am to 5:30pm at the  Britton Community Building. Call 448-5904 or 448-2949 to set up an appointment.