Prayer list and announcements for November 18

Prayer Requests

Britton:Dorothy Schneider, Jeff Grupe, Joan Paulson, Susan Sletto, Deb Mack, June Rabenberg, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,   Brenda Vrchota,   Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Amanda Sem, Cortland McCranie, Carol Sortlund,  Cole Truebenbock, Kathryn Cutler, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, , Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:  Bernard Colestock, Family of Steve Glover; Darlene Scott, Ed Mitchell,  Alta Aman, Ron Hyatt,   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-8:00am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am

            November 18^th 7pm Britton Community Thanksgiving Service at Britton UMC

            November 20^th 1-5pm Hecla office hours

                                    6pm Britton Finance Committee

                                    7pm Britton Administrative Council

            November 21^st  11am-3pm Britton office hours

            November 22^nd- 24^th Pastor Nancy out of town

            November 25^th Hecla’s Christmas Decorating Party

            November 27^th  7pm BCH PPRC at Claremont UMC

            November 28^th  6:30pm Confirmation class at Hecla UMC

Thought to Ponder

 Learning to live in a spirit of gratitude means being able to give thanks in all things and to approach the future with hope and trust.

 

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 21^st. Please have the shoeboxes to the church by Sunday, November 18^th so they can be delivered on time to Aberdeen.

A new Bible Study will be starting on Wednesday, November 28th at 7pm at the home of Bev Dinger in Hecla. The study will be on the book of James.  Mark your calendars and be sure to join this time of growing in your faith.

On Sunday, November 18^th, Britton United Methodist will be hosting the Britton Community Thanksgiving Service. Worship will be at 7pm and coffee and dessert will be served following the service. Please bring a non-perishable food item to give to the Food Pantry. The offering gathered at the service will also go to support the Food Pantry.  

The Claremont Missions/Evangelism Committee is seeking cash donations for gift cards to our college students as they prepare for semester finals. Please give your donations to Judy Pierson, Tamara Wegleitner or Sharon Hanson by November 21^st.

The Claremont Sunday School has challenged the congregation to match their funds of $160 to purchase animals for people around the world to have a income and food source. Pastor Nancy has doubled the challenge to $320 or more. If you haven’t already given to this project/challenge be sure to contact Jennifer Gustafson. The specific animals have not been decided upon as yet. Watch for more information in the coming Sundays.

Britton United Methodist Women are asking for donations of snacks to send to our college students prior to the semester finals. Please bring your donations (9 of each kind) to the church by Nov. 18^th.

Hecla United Methodist Church invites you to come and help decorate for Christmas on Sunday, November 25^th at 4pm. A meal will be served of the turkeys supper leftovers. Please bring a salad or dessert. Come and join in the fun and fellowship of this project.

Britton United Methodist Church invites you to come and help decorate the church for the Christmas season on Sunday, December 2^nd at 4:30pm. A soup supper will be served when the decorating is completed. Come and enjoy this fun time of fellowship as we begin the Advent season!

Pastor Nancy will be out of town Thursday, November 22^nd and will return on the afternoon of Saturday, November 24^th. If any needs arise please call her cell phone--605-294-7388. Messages will be checked once a day on the parsonage phone.