Prayer list and announcements for December 30

Prayer Requests

Britton: Hayden Schultz, Arden (Carlene Pierson’s brother), Marvie Thom, Karen Weicker, Jeff Grupe, Joan Paulson, Susan Sletto, June Rabenberg, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,   Family of Brenda Vrchota,   Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Family of Janet Timmerman, Family of Phoenix Burmeister, Carrie Pulfrey, Pearle Pahl, Amanda Sem, Carol Sortlund,  Cole Truebenbock, Kathryn Cutler, Betty Beck, Vicki Beck, Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, , Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:   Bernard Colestock,  Ed Mitchell,  Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece).

Those serving with the military:

Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen Jr., Ryan Jones, Ryan Vrchota, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson, William Gibbs, Jamie Morris

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:00 am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11:00am

Dec. 30^th 12:10pm  Claremont Administrative Council      

Dec. 31^st-Jan 8^th Pastor Nancy on vacation

       Jan 2^nd 7pm Britton UMW

       Jan 9^th 11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

                 6:30pm Confirmation class in Claremont

       Jan 11^th 9am Aberdeen Ministry Team meeting

      

Thought to Ponder

The Kingdom of God is the place where God’s invisible rule is made visible, and the place where evidence of God’s presence is demonstrated through a community of people living in submission to God’s authority.                                  Rev. Mike Slaughter

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share Your Faith

Pastor Nancy will be out of town from December 31^st through January 8^th. Rev. Deb Mack will be on call during this time. If needs arise please call the following people to contact Pastor Deb:

            Claremont: Judy Pierson    294-5862

            Hecla:         Judy Lloyd       994-7127

            Britton:        Vicki Renner    228:9895

Voice Messages will be checked daily at the churches.

Thank you to everyone for your generosity on Christmas Eve. Your gifts will help those in need in our communities and around the world.

Prayer list and announcements for December 23

Prayer Requests

Britton:  Jim Bush, Arden (Carlene Pierson’s brother), Marvie Thom, Karen Weicker, Jeff Grupe, Joan Paulson, Susan Sletto,  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: Ginger Vickers, Family of Phoenix Burmeister, Carrie Pulfrey,  Pearle 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: Darlene Scott,  Ed Mitchell,  Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece).

Those serving with the military:

Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen Jr., Ryan Jones, Ryan Vrchota, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson, William Gibbs, Jamie Morris

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:00 am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11:00am 

            Dec. 24^th 4:30pm Worship at Claremont UMC

                          6:00pm Worship at Hecla UMC

                          7:30pm Worship at Britton UMC

            Dec 26^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

                          12:30pm-5pm Britton Office Hours

            Dec 27^th  9:30am Claremont’s Bible Study

Thought to Ponder

 Poverty, in the deepest Biblical sense, is any kind of brokenness, whether it be in a personal or a cultural context, that restricts people from living in the fullness of humanity that God intends.

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share Your Faith

Christmas Eve services will be held on Monday, Dec. 24^th.

            Claremont UMC at 4:30pm

            Hecla UMC at 6:00pm

            Britton UMC at 7:30pm

Plan on attending and bring a friend as well. What a wonderful time to have someone learn about God’s love and the gift of love in Christ.

Hecla UMC has designated the Christmas tree in the entryway as the Giving Tree. Donations of non-perishable food items, mittens, hats and gloves may be placed on or around the tree. The food will be sent to the Marshall County Food Pantry and the other items will be sent to various agencies in SD.

The Christmas Eve Service offering will be given to a mission project.

Claremont & Hecla UMC’s will be sending theirs to the Marshall County Food Pantry; Britton UMC will be sending theirs to Heifer International. Prayerfully consider how God is calling you to respond to these needs.

Prayer list and announcements for December 16

Prayer Requests

Britton: Pat Renner, Jim Bush, Arden (Carlene Pierson’s brother), Marvie Thom, Karen Weicker, 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: Ginger Vickers, Family of Phoenix Burmeister, Carrie Pulfrey, Lorrie Sanderson, Pearle 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 Yd III, Family of Celestia James, Bernard Colestock, Family of Steve Glover;  Ed Mitchell,  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 

            Dec. 16^th   4pm Hecla’s Christmas Program & Lunch

                           7pm Britton’s Christmas Program

            Dec 18^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

Dec 19^th 8:30am Marshall Co Ministerial

            9:30am Britton Bible Study

            12:30-5 Britton Office Hours

6:30pm Youth Group at Hecla for Caroling

7:30pm Britton Community Christmas Story & Carols at First Lutheran

            Dec. 20^th 9:30am Bible Study in Claremont

            Dec. 24^th 4:30pm Worship at Claremont UMC

                          6:00pm Worship at Hecla UMC

                          7:30pm Worship at Britton UMC

Thought to Ponder

“The worst kind of fool is the person who believes God exists, but lives life without taking God’s directives seriously.”                                                Rev. Mike Slaughter  

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share Your Faith

A  Bible Study on the book of James continues on Wednesday’s at 7pm at the home of Bev Dinger in Hecla. It’s not too late to join the study. Come and be part of this interesting study.

The Claremont Sunday School has challenged the congregation to match their funds to purchase animals for people around the world to have an income and food source. If you haven’t already given to this project/challenge be sure to contact Jennifer Gustafson. Check out the wall in fellowship hall regarding which animals will be purchased.

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.

The schedule for Christmas programs is as follows:

Hecla UMC/St. John’s Lutheran will be on Sunday, Dec. 16^th at 4pm. at Hecla UMC.  

Britton UMC will have their program Sunday, Dec. 16^th at 7pm

Claremont UMC will have their program on Sunday, Dec. 16^th during worship and a potluck lunch will follow.

Christmas Eve services will be held on Monday, Dec. 24^th.

            Claremont UMC at 4:30pm

            Hecla UMC at 6:00pm

            Britton UMC at 7:30pm

Plan on attending and bring a friend as well. What a wonderful time to have someone learn about God’s love and gift of Christ.

On Wednesday, December 19^th the Marshall County Ministerial will host a Community Christmas Story in Carols at 7:30pmpm at First Lutheran Church in Britton. Come and enjoy singing the carols and share a time of joy and peace.

Hecla UMC has designated the Christmas tree in the entryway as the Giving Tree. Donations of non-perishable food items, mittens, hats and gloves may be place on or around the tree. The food will be sent to the Marshall County Food Pantry and the other items will be sent to various agencies in SD.

 

Prayer list and announcements for December 9

Prayer Requests

Britton: Pat Renner, Jim Bush, Arden (Carlene Pierson’s brother), Marvie Thom, Karen Weicker, 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: Family of Phoenix Burmeister, Carrie Pulfrey, Lorrie Sanderson, Pearle 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, Family of Celestia James, Bernard Colestock, Family of Steve Glover;  Ed Mitchell,  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

            Dec. 9^th   6pm Soup & Chili Supper at Claremont UMC

                          7pm  Program of Christmas Music

            Dec. 11^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

                           7PM Hecla Administrative Council meeting

            Dec. 12^th 9:30am Britton’s Bible Study

                           12:30-5pm Britton’s Office Hours

                           6:30pm Confirmation Class at Claremont

                           7pm Hecla’s Bible Study

            Dec. 13^th  9:30am Claremont’s Bible Study

            Dec. 16^th  11am Claremont’s Christmas program & Potluck

                           4pm Hecla’s Christmas Program & Lunch

                           7pm Britton’s Christmas Program

           

 Thought to Ponder

Remember, God is in the midst of our messes and our imperfections.

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share Your Faith

A  Bible Study on the book of James continues on Wednesday’s at 7pm at the home of Bev Dinger in Hecla. It’s not too late to join the study. Come and be part of this interesting study.

The Claremont Sunday School has challenged the congregation to match their funds to purchase animals for people around the world to have an income and food source. If you haven’t already given to this project/challenge be sure to contact Jennifer Gustafson. Check out the wall in fellowship hall regarding which animals will be purchased.

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.

Claremont UMW invites you to attend a Soup & Chili Supper on Sunday, December 9^th beginning at 6pm. You are then invited to stay and enjoy a program of  Christmas music performed by people from our surrounding area and church beginning at 7pm. Mark the date and be to come and enjoy an evening of good food, wonderful fellowship and joyous music.

 The schedule for Christmas programs is as follows:

Hecla UMC/St. John’s Lutheran will be on Sunday, Dec. 16^th at 4pm. at Hecla UMC.  

Britton UMC will have their program Sunday, Dec. 16^th at 7pm

Claremont UMC will have their program on Sunday, Dec. 16^th during worship and a potluck lunch will follow.

Christmas Eve services will be held on Monday, Dec. 24^th.

            Claremont UMC at 4:30pm

            Hecla UMC at 6:00pm

            Britton UMC at 7:30pm

Plan on attending and bring a friend as well. What a wonderful time to have someone learn about God’s love and gift of Christ.