Prayer list and announcements for November 11

Prayer Requests

Britton: 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, Duane Skoglund, Alta Aman, 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 12^th  3-6pm Office Hours at Hecla

                                    7pm Hecla Administrative Council

            November 14^th 12-5pm Britton Office Hours

                                    5pm Confirmation at Britton Church

                                    6pm Serving of Meal begins for Charge Conference

                                    7pm Charge Conference

            November 15^th 9:30am Claremont Bible Study

            November 15^th 2pm Claremont UMW

6pm Youth Groups to Food Pantry

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

            November 21^st No youth group or confirmation class

Thought to Ponder

 Every act and word must pass through the love and will of God to discover if its purpose does indeed bring good to all it touches.

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. Thank you in advance for your generosity and your willingness to reach out to those in need.

Our annual Charge Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14^th. 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. Our District Superintendent, Rev. Marilyn Spurrell, will be leading the meeting.

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 12^th. 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. 

A new Bible Study will be starting in the near future on Wednesday’s at 7pm at the home of Bev Dinger in Hecla. The study will be on the “Basics of Christianity.” 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 nonperishable 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 purchasing items to be sent 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 to the church by Nov. 18^th.