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.