Prayer list and announcements for November 25

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: Lorrie Sanderson, Esther Pahl, 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:  Ted Yde III, Daryl L’s Aunt Celeste, 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-8:00 am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11:00am

            November 25^th 4pm Christmas decorating at Hecla

            November 27^th 1-5pm Hecla office hours

                                    7pm BCH PPRC at Claremont UMC

                                    7pm Bible Study begins in Hecla

            November 28^th 11am-5pm Britton Office hours

                                    6:30pm Confirmation at Hecla UMC

            November 29^th 9:30am Claremont Bible Study at Merlene’s home

            December 2^nd  4: 15pm Britton Decorates for Christmas followed by soup supper

            December 5^th 5:45pm Claremont Youth leave for concert in Aberdeen from Church-

Thought to Ponder

Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted. And Experience is often the most valuable thing you have to offer.          Randy Pausch 

We are glad you joined us today to share in worship. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. May you know and experience God’s grace and love in the days ahead.

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share Your Faith

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.

A new Bible Study will begin in Britton & Claremont for the Advent season. It’s titled “A Different Kind of Christmas” and is a 5 week study. Britton begins on Wednesday, November 28^th at 9:30am at the church. Claremont begins on Thursday, December 6^th at 9:30am and will meet at Merlene Dunlay’s home.

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share Your Faith

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.

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 supper will be served when the decorating is completed. Please bring a salad or dessert for the meal. Come and enjoy this fun time of fellowship as we begin the Advent season!  

Britton United Methodist Church will be gathering to decorate the church for Christmas on Sunday, December 2^nd at 4pm. Crafts will also be available for the children to do while the adults decorate.

Pastor Nancy will be serving soup for a supper meal after the decorating. Please bring a dessert to share. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship and fun!

Share Christmas with a special Grandpa or Grandma from Wheat Crest Hills. Select a gift card from the Grandpa & Grandma Tree at First Savings Bank-Britton, purchased the suggested gift, return your gift to First Savings Bank by Monday, December 17^th and your gift will be delivered to a special Grandpa or Grandma.

Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D (prescription drug plans) of your Medicare coverage is still available. Volunteers are available at the Britton Extension Office to help people compare the Part D plans  available and assist with the change if desired. Dates and times are Tuesday afternoon from 12:30pm-3:00pm on November 27^th and December 4^th. BE SURE to bring your Medicare card and a current list of medications with the doses along to the Office. Call Karen at the Extension office if you have questions.