Prayer list and announcements for December 1

Prayer Requests

Philippines recovery from the typhoon. The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND.

 Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches

Britton: Carl Olson,  Family of Atticus Schneider, Ann Marcus, Amber Kern, Ron Pressler (Butch’s co-worker), Ron Sell,  Paityn Erickson,  Joyce Steiha, Pauline  Nelson, Robin Timmerman,  Neal Frey,  Ruthie Moeckly, Nick Heitmann, Nick Olson,   Erla Ringer,  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,   Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Family of Luella Lewis, Kelly Bushby,  Jean Cole, Chad Pray, Gus Perkins, Drucilla Hinrichs, Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler, Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.
Hecla: Family of Clinton Clark,  Kate Dinger,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Lynda Smallwood.
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
December 1^st First Sunday of Advent
4PM Advent Workshop & Christmas decorating at BUMC
Dec. 3^rd 1-4:30pm Hecla Office Hours
6pm Britton’s Finance Meeting
7pm Britton’s Administrative Council
Dec. 4^th 9:30am Britton’s Bible Study
12:30pm -5:00pm Britton Office Hours
6:30pm Britton-Hecla Youth Group
6:45pm Claremont Youth Group
Dec. 5^th 9:30am Claremont’s Bible Study
Dec. 8^th 5pm Soup & Dessert Supper at CUMC
6pm Evening of Music at CUMC

Prayer list and announcements for November 17

 

Prayer Requests

Philippines recovery from the typhoon. The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches

Britton: Amber Kern, Ron Pressler, Ron Sell,  Paityn Erickson,  Joyce Steiha, Pauline  Nelson,  Carol Moeckly, Robin Timmerman,  Neal Frey,  Ruthie Moeckly, Nick Heitmann, Nick Olson,  Clay Erickson,  Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont:  Jean Cole, Chad Pray, Jackie Pigot,  Donna Schleibe, Carrie Pulfrey, Chase Larson, Gus Perkins, Drucilla Hinrichs, Bernice Docter, Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler,  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Family of Marvin Robb,  Family of Larry  Sullivan, Kate Dinger,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Lynda Smallwood.

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

Nov 17^th 5:00pm BCH Charge Conference at Hecla UMC
Nov. 19^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours
7pm Hecla Administrative Council
Nov. 20^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study
12:30pm-5pm Britton Office Hours
6:30pm Britton-Hecla Youth Group
6:45pm Claremont Youth Group
Nov. 21^st 9:30am Claremont Bible Study
Nov. 24^th 7pm Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at 1^st Presbyterian in Britton

Announcements  November 17, 2013  

 Our Annual Charge Conference is scheduled for today, Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 5:00pm at Hecla UMC . The meeting will begin at 5pm and a light supper will be served afterward. Come, join in supporting our churches through your presence and suggestions and then enjoy a time of good food and fellowship.   

 Claremont UMC will be undergoing a thorough cleaning the week of Nov. 18-23^rd. We encourage you to adopt a Sunday school room to clean and organize or take on one or two of the many tasks that need to be done. Sign-up sheets for different areas will be posted this week. The tasks may be completed at any time before then as well; do it on your schedule.  Thank you in advance for your time and energy on this project.

 Claremont UMC celebrates its 125^th Anniversary this year.  On Sunday, November 24^th the worship service will celebrate this milestone. Following the worship service there will be a potluck meal served. The meat (pork loin) and beverages will be provided. There will also be a short program about the history of the church. Mark your calendars and make sure to attend and join in the celebration. Bring a friend. If you have memories or stories of the church over the years, please send them to Pastor Nancy (nancyserving@gmail.com) or to Judy Pierson (jlpierson@nvc.net)  by November 20^th. If you know of folks that were members or attended in the past and live in the area, invite them to come as well.

After the festivities are completed, you are invited to stay and begin to decorate the sanctuary for the holidays.

 

Britton UMW invites the members of the church to bring non-perishable food items to be sent to the college students from our church. There are 11 students that will receive these packages to help them get through the long hours of studying for their final exams. This is a ministry of support and care to the young folks of our church. Please bring your items to the church by Dec. 1^st.

 

The annual Angel Tree will be available beginning November 21^st at the Wells Fargo Bank in Britton. This is an opportunity to give to someone in need.

 

Tuesday, December 3^rd has been designated as Giving Tuesday. The General Board of Global Ministries has organized this one day of online giving to support any project of the United Methodist denomination. Those funds going to organizations under the Advance (Haiti Solar Oven Project & Tree of Life in the Dakotas) will be matched  up to $500,000 and/or  a maximum of $50,000 per organization; funds given on that day only. The Advance is our denomination’s giving channel that ensures that 100% of each gifts supports the project designated by the donor. There are more than 850 Methodist related projects and more than 300 missionaries supported by the Advance. The website is www.umcmission.org/give.  Mark your calendars and keep the website handy. Let’s begin our holiday season with giving rather than getting.

Prayer list and announcements for November 3

 

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches;  Recovery from snowstorms in western So. Dakota; Spiritual guidance and direction for those who came forward at the IWT event.

Britton: Joyce Steiha, Pauline  Nelson,  Carol Moeckly, Robin Timmerman, Kendra Kadoun; Neal Frey,  Ruthie Moeckly, Nick Heitmann, Nick Olson,  Clay Erickson,  Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont:  Chad Pray, Donna Schleibe, Carrie Pulfrey, Chase Larson, Gus Perkins, Drucilla Hinrichs, Bernice Docter, Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler,  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:  Family of Larry  Sullivan, Kate Dinger,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Lynda Smallwood.

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 3rd 5-7pm Hecla’s Annual Fall Turkey Dinner
November 5th 1-4:30pm Hecla Office Hours
November 6th 8:30am Marshall Co Ministerial
11:-4pm Britton Office Hours
6:45pm Claremont Youth Group
7pm Britton UMW’s Ladies Night
November 7th 9:30am Claremont Bible Study
7pm BCH PPRC meeting at Britton UMC
November 8th 9am Aberdeen Ministry Team
November 10th birthday celebration for Doris Spencer at Rosewood Court 2-4pm

 

Our Annual Charge Conference is scheduled for Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 5:00pm. Hecla UMC will be hosting this year. Mark your calendars and be sure to attend this important meeting in the life of our community of faith.  Reports from the trustees, Christian education, and UMW from each church are due by November 10^th. Please send them to Pastor Nancy or Judy Pierson at jlpierson@nvc.net.

 Hecla UMC will be having their annual Fall Turkey Supper on Sunday, November 3^rd at the Hecla Community Center from 5-7pm.  Come and enjoy a wonderful meal and a time of fellowship.

 Britton UMC’s UMW invites you to a night of Fellowship, Food and Fun on Wednesday, November 6^th at 7pm. A humorous video with an inspiring message from Sheila Walsh about learning to let go and seeing what God can do will be presented. Come and enjoy a time of good food and fellowship. Bring a friend!!

 Claremont UMC will be undergoing a thorough cleaning the week of Nov. 18-23^rd. We encourage you to adopt a Sunday school room to clean and organize or take on one or two of the many tasks that need to be done. Sign-up sheets for different areas will be posted this week. The tasks may be completed at any time before then as well; do it on your schedule.  Thank you in advance for your time and energy on this project.

 Claremont UMC celebrates its 125^th Anniversary this year.  On Sunday, November 24^th the worship service will celebrate this milestone. Following the worship service there will be a potluck meal served. The meat (pork loin) and beverages  will be provided. There will also be a short program about the history of the church. Mark your calendars and make sure to attend and join in the celebration. Bring a friend. If you have memories or stories of the church over the years, please send them to Pastor Nancy (nancyserving@gmail.com) or to Judy Pierson (jlpierson@nvc.net)  by November 20^th. If you know of folks that were members or attended in the past and live in the area invite them to come as well.

After the festivities are completed, you are invited to stay and begin to decorate the sanctuary for the holidays.

Prayer list and announcements for October 27

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches;  Recovery from snowstorms in western So. Dakota; Spiritual guidance and direction for those who came forward at the IWT event.

Britton: Joyce Steiha, Pauline  Nelson,  Carol Moeckly, Robin Timmerman, Kendra Kadoun; Foster family, Neal Frey,  Ruthie Moeckly, Nick Heitmann, Nick Olson,  Clay Erickson,  Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont:  Carrie Pulfrey, Chase Larson, Gus Perkins, Drucilla Hinrichs, Bernice Docter, Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler,  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:  Kate Dinger,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Lynda Smallwood.

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

Oct 27^th 2pm worship at Spruce Court

3pm Worship at Wheat Crest Hills

Oct 28^th Pastor out of town on personal day

Oct 29^th 2-5:30pm Hecla Office Hours

Oct 30^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

11:30-5pm Britton Office Hours

6:30pm Britton-Hecla Youth Group

6:30pm Claremont Youth Group at the Parsonage

Oct 31^st 9:30am Claremont Bible Study

November 3^rd Hecla’s Annual Fall Turkey Dinner

Our Annual Charge Conference is scheduled for Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 5:00pm. Hecla UMC will be hosting this year. Mark your calendars and be sure to attend this important meeting in the life of our community of faith.  Reports from the trustees, Christian education, and UMW from each church are due by November 10^th. Please send them to Pastor Nancy or Judy Pierson at jlpierson@nvc.net.

Hecla UMC will be having their annual Fall Turkey Supper on Sunday, November 3^rd at the Hecla Community Center. Mark your calendars and join in for fun, food and fellowship. Sign up sheets for donations of food and volunteers will be placed on the kitchen counter in the near future.

 

There will be a Household Shower for Chad & Darcy Albrecht at the Columbia Legion on Sunday, October 27^th from 2-4pm. Chad & Darcy lost their home in a fire last spring and are now moving into a new home.

 

Thank you to all who donated items to the Marshall Co. Food Pantry and to the Bakken Oil Rush mission. Your generosity is appreciated by many and will touch many lives in the Dakotas.

Prayer list and announcements for October 20

 

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches;  Recovery from snowstorms in western So. Dakota; Spiritual guidance and direction for those who came forward at the IWT event.

Britton: Joyce Steiha, Pauline  Nelson,  Carol Moeckly, Robin Timmerman, Kendra Kadoun; Foster family, Neal Frey,  Ruthie Moeckly, Nick Heitmann, Nick Olson,  Clay Erickson,  Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy. 

Claremont: Bob Cutler,  Carrie Pulfrey, Chase Larson, Gus Perkins, Dawn Perkins, Drucilla Hinrichs, Bernice Docter, Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler,  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Family of Janice Landreth, Family of Violet Dinger,  Larry Sullivan, Kate Dinger,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Lynda Smallwood.

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

October 21-23^rd Pastor at Lake Poinsett for Board of Ordained Ministry meeting

October 23^rd 9:30am Britton’s Bible Study

October 23^rd 6:30pm BCH Youth Group at Britton

October 24^th 9:30am Claremont’s Bible Study

October 24-26^th Marshall Co Food Pantry Coat Give Away

Prayer list and announcements for October 13

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches  Toronadoes in Iowa & Nebraska last week. Recovery from snowstorms in western So. Dakota; Spiritual guidance and direction for those who came forward at the IWT event.

Britton: Pauline  Nelson,  Carol Moeckly, Robin Timmerman, Kendra Kadoun; Foster family, Neal Frey,  Ruthie Moeckly, Nick Heitmann, Nick Olson,  Clay Erickson,  Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Austin Docter, Bob Cutler,  Carrie Pulfrey, Chase Larson, Dawn Perkins, Drucilla Hinrichs, Bernice Docter, Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler,  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Family of Janice Landreth, Family of Violet Dinger,  Larry Sullivan, Kate Dinger,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Lynda Smallwood.

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

October 15^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

 7pm Britton Admin Council meeting

October 16^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

6:30pm B-C-H Youth Group at Britton

October 17^th 9:30am Claremont’s Bible Study at the church

October 19^th 7:30am-9:30am Fall Breakfast at Claremont UMC

October 24-26^th Marshall Co Food Pantry Coat Give Away

 

The Marshall Co. Food Pantry will be hosting a coat give away on October 24-26^th. Donations of gently used or new coats of all sizes are requested. The coats may be dropped off at each of the churches or taken to the Britton Community Center and left at the food pantry. Donations will be received through October 24^th at noon. Thank you in advance for supporting this project and in helping others to stay warm this winter.

 

The Annual Fall Breakfast at Claremont UMC will be held on Saturday, October 19^th from 7:30-9:30am. The cost is a donation. The menu includes ham and eggs, hash brown casserole, bacon, sausage gravy and biscuits, fruit, rolls, coffee and juice. Bring friends along and enjoy a time of good food and fellowship before the pheasant hunting begins. All proceeds will go toward the cost of the pending roof repair of the church. See you there!

 

Youth group for Britton-Claremont-Hecla will meet on Wednesday October 16^th at 6:30pm at Britton UMC. All youth from 7^th through 12^th grade are invited to attend. Come and bring a friend!

Prayer list and announcements for October 6

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches, Impact World Tour Event on Oct 9^th in Britton, SD;  Flooding in Colorado, fires on Jersey shore.

Britton: Carol Moeckly, Robin Timmerman, Kendra Kadoun; Foster family, Neal Frey,  Ruthie Moeckly, Nick Heitmann, Family of Sylvia Kilker, Nick Olson,  Clay Erickson,  Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Bob Cutler,  Carrie Pulfrey, Chase Larson, Dawn Perkins, Drucilla Hinrichs, Bernice Docter, Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler,  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Family of Bob Chamberlain,  Family of Janice Landreth, Family of Violet Dinger, Family of Maurice Scott,  Larry Sullivan, Kate Dinger,  Doyle Burkhart,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Lynda Smallwood.

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
October 8th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours
October 9th 9:30am Britton Bible Study
October 9th 11:30am-4:30 pm Britton Office Hours
6:30pm Youth Groups gather at Britton UMC
7pm Impact World Tour at Britton-Hecla School
October 10th 9:30am Claremont Bible Study
October 11th 9am Aberdeen Ministry Team
October 13th Bibles Presented to 3rd graders during worship
October 15th 7pm Britton Admin Council meeting

 Announcements

Impact World Tour is an evangelistic movement focusing on bringing the message of Christ to communities around the world. (Similar to a Billy Graham Event, only for a new generation) Britton will be hosting an event on Wednesday, October 9^th at the Britton-Hecla School Auditorium at 7:00pm.  There is no cost for the event. Parents, children and youth of all ages are invited.

 

Our Annual Charge Conference is scheduled for Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 5:00pm. Hecla UMC will be hosting this year. Mark your calendars and be sure to attend this important meeting in the life of our community of faith.  Reports from the trustees, Christian education, and UMW from each church are due by November 10^th. Please send them to Pastor Nancy or Judy Pierson at jlpierson@nvc.net.

 

Hecla UMC will be having their annual Fall Turkey Supper on Sunday, November 3^rd at the Hecla Community Center. Mark your calendars and join in for fun, food and fellowship. Sign up sheets for donations of food and volunteers will be placed on the kitchen counter in the near future.

 

Claremont UMC will be hosting their Fall Breakfast on Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 8am-9:30am. Free will donations will be accepted. All proceeds will go toward the church roof repair fund. Sign-up sheets for donations of food and for volunteers are on the entryway table. This will be a great time of food, fellowship and fun!

Prayer list and announcements for September 1st

Prayer Requests
 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches
Britton: Sylvia Kilker, Nick Olson, Doris Olson, Clay Erickson, Dawn Nip, Marge Thoelke, Walt Roehr, Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Family of Kay Wiggins (Kirk & Randy’s sister),  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.
Claremont: Bernice Docter, Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler, Sarah Frey’s father, Family of Annie Tieszen, George Dahl & Harold Winburn;  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.
Hecla: Family of Violet Dinger, Family of Maurice Scott,  Larry Sullivan, Family of Eugene Angle and Betty Knecht,  Kate Dinger,  Doyle Burkhart,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Linda Smallwood.
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
Sept 2nd 2:30pm Funeral for Violet Dinger at HUMC
September 3rd 10-12:30pm Hecla Office Hours
Sept 4th 8:30am Marshall Co. Ministerial
11-4pm Britton Office Hours
Sept4th 7pm Britton UMW
September 8th 9:45am Sunday School begins in Claremont UMC
12noon Potluck meal after worship to celebrate beginning of Sunday School
Sept 9th 2:30pm Haiti Solar Oven Project Coffee

Impact World Tour is an evangelistic movement focusing on bringing the message of Christ to communities around the world. Britton will be hosting an event on Wednesday, October 9th at the Britton-Hecla Amacher Auditorium.  It takes many hands, hearts, prayers and funds to support this type of event. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 600 people who will attend the event. In addition to the event three special teams will be holding school assemblies in Britton-Hecla and Langford focusing on how to build character a couple of days before the event.  Each team has a different gift of speaking and entertaining (Polynesian dancing, skateboarding tricks, and power/strength demonstrations). While this may seem to be a doubtful way to bring the message of Christ to the communities, it has been proven to work very well and has impacted many lives for Christ. There are
opportunities to help make this a successful event. Some involve training to share our faith in Christ, some are organizing, some are participating in prayer groups, some helping with meals, some helping with ushering/setting up the stage, some are data entry. This is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to our community, both those involved in growing their faith and those who don’t personally know Christ. Please prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond to this opportunity to spread God’s Word so that more youth/adults  will come to know God’s love, grace and mercy; so that they will become disciples of Christ; so that they are able, empowered and equipped to bring others to know God’s love as well. Many lives will be impacted by this event for God’s kingdom. Contact Pastor Nancy regarding any questions/concerns  and opportunities to serve.

Sunday, September 8th Sunday School will resume at 9:45am at Claremont UMC. Mark your calendar and invite the children and youth in your family and the community to come and be a part of this time of learning about Jesus and growing in faith. The children will be singing during the worship on that day. There will also be a POTLUCK lunch following worship to celebrate this wonderful day of new beginnings. Beverages and plates/utensils will be provided. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!
Sunday School will begin at Britton UMC on September 8th, at 8:30am for 4yr olds through 6th grade.

Haiti Solar Oven Project
Montas Joseph, Haitian director of the Haiti Solar Oven Partners (HSOP), and Raymonde Joseph, HSOP training director, will visit 25 communities in the Dakotas during September 2013.
The Joseph’s are employed by Haiti Solar Oven Partners, a Brookings, SD-based mission of the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Founded 14 years ago, HSOP is directed by missionary Rick Jost.
Montas & Raymonde will be in Britton, SD on Monday, September 9th at 2:30pm at the Britton UMC. Refreshments will be served.  Weather permitting (need lots of sun), Raymonde will bake a cake in one of the solar ovens and this will be served as part of the refreshments at event. Montas will present a short video and give a short presentation regarding the project and how it has been helping the Haitian people survive and thrive.  Come, bring a friend, and learn more about the project and how the funds raised this past spring were put to use and helped so many people.

Prayer list and announcements for August 25

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches

Britton: Nick Olson, Doris Olson, Clay Erickson, Dawn Nip, Marge Thoelke, Walt Roehr, Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Family of Kay Wiggins (Kirk & Randy’s sister),  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler, Sarah Frey’s father, Family of Annie Tieszen, George Dahl & Harold Winburn;  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Family of Maurice Scott,  Larry Sullivan, Family of Eugene Angle and Betty Knecht,  Violet Dinger, Kate Dinger,  Doyle Burkhart,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Linda Smallwood.

Those in the military:

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

Impact World Tour is an evangelistic movement focusing on bringing the message of Christ to communities around the world. Britton will be hosting an event on Wednesday, October 9^th at the Britton-Hecla Amacher Auditorium.  It takes many hands, hearts, prayers and funds to support this type of event. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 600 people who will attend the event. In addition to the event three special teams will be holding school assemblies in Britton-Hecla and Langford focusing on how to build character a couple of days before the event.  Each team has a different gift of speaking and entertaining (Polynesian dancing, skateboarding tricks, and power/strength demonstrations). While this may seem to be a doubtful way to bring the message of Christ to the communities, it has been proven to work very well and has impacted many lives for Christ. There are opportunities to help make this a successful event. Some involve training to share our faith in Christ, some are organizing, some are participating in prayer groups, some helping with meals, some helping with ushering/setting up the stage, some are data entry. This is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to our community, both those involved in growing their faith and those who don’t personally know Christ. Please prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond to this opportunity to spread God’s Word so that more youth/adults  will come to know God’s love, grace and mercy; so that they will become disciples of Christ; so that they are able, empowered and equipped to bring others to know God’s love as well. Many lives will be impacted by this event for God’s kingdom. Contact Pastor Nancy regarding any questions/concerns  and opportunities to serve.

 Sunday, September 8^th Sunday School will resume at 9:45am at Claremont UMC. Mark your calendar and invite the children and youth in your family and the community to come and be a part of this time of learning about Jesus and growing in faith. The children will be singing during the worship on that day. There will also be a POTLUCK lunch following worship to celebrate this wonderful day of new beginnings. Beverages and plates/utensils will be provided. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!

 God’s love has produced many miracles, large and small. One of these is the life-sustaining power of blood. We have the ability to share this miracle of life; to pass it along to others. The opportunity to share your healthy blood with those less fortunate will be on Monday, August 26^th 11:00am to 6:00pm at the Britton Community Center. Please call Kathy Erickson at 448-2900 to schedule an appointment. Our church supports this blood drive for United Blood Services who supplements the blood need of our local and surrounding hospitals. On behalf of those who will benefit, thank you.

 Haiti Solar Oven Project

Montas Joseph, Haitian director of the Haiti Solar Oven Partners (HSOP), and Raymonde Joseph, HSOP training director, will visit 25 communities in the Dakotas during September 2013.
The Josephs are employed by Haiti Solar Oven Partners, a Brookings, SD-based mission of the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Founded 14 years ago, HSOP is directed by missionary Rick Jost.
Montas & Raymonde will be in Britton, SD on Monday, September 9^th at 2:30pm at the Britton UMC. Refreshments will be served.  Weather permitting (need lots of sun), Raymonde will bake a cake in one of the solar ovens and this will be served as part of the refreshments at event. Montas will present a short video and give a short presentation regarding the project and how it has been helping the Haitian people survive and thrive.  Come, bring a friend, and learn more about the project and how the funds raised this past spring were put to use and helped so many people.

Prayer list and announcements for August 18

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches

Britton: Clay Erickson, Dawn Nip, Marge Thoelke, Walt Roehr, Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Family of Kay Wiggins (Kirk & Randy’s sister),  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Susan Sletto,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Family of Annie Tieszen, George Dahl & Harold Winburn;  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:Family of Maurice Scott,  Larry Sullivan, Family of Eugene Angle and Betty Knecht, Family of Howard Peterson,  Violet Dinger, Kate Dinger, Heather Wilson, Doyle Burkhart,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Linda Smallwood.

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

August 20^th 11am-3pm Hecla Office Hours

August 21^st 11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

August 26^th Deadline for newsletter information

September 8^th 9:45am Sunday School begins in Claremont UMC

12noon Potluck meal after worship to celebrate beginning of Sunday School

The Marshall County Ministerial is organizing an evangelism event for the youth of our communities. The event is organized through Impact World Tour, a division of Youth With a Mission. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 9^th at the Britton-Hecla Amacher Auditorium.  This is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to our youth, both those involved in growing their faith and those who don’t personally know Christ. To help make this event a success many hands, many prayers and financial support will be needed. Please prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond to this opportunity to spread God’s Word so that more youth will come to know God’s love, grace and mercy so that they will become disciples of Christ, so that they are able/equipped to bring others to know God’s love as well.

Sunday, September 8^th Sunday School will resume at 9:45am at Claremont UMC. Mark your calendar and invite the children and youth in your family and the community to come and be a part of this time of learning about Jesus and growing in faith. The children will be singing during the worship on that day. There will also be a POTLUCK lunch following worship to celebrate this wonderful day of new beginnings. Beverages and plates/utensils will be provided. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!

Prayer list and announcements for July 21

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND., flooding in ND, Peg Larson (friend of pastor’s), Paul Englekes (pastor’s nephew)

Britton: Dawn Nip, Marge Thoelke, Walt Roehr, Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Family of Kay Wiggins (Kirk & Randy’s sister), Sarah’s youngest son at Mayo,  Damian,  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Susan Sletto,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Roger Andrews, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Family of Annie Tieszen, George Dahl & Harold Winburn;  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Family of Eugene Angle and Betty Knecht, Family of Howard Peterson,  Violet Dinger, Kate Dinger, Heather Wilson, Doyle Burkhart,   Maurice Scott, Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Linda Smallwood.

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

July 22-26^th 1-4pm VBS at Claremont UMC

July 23^rd 8pm Hecla Administrative Council

July 27^th 11am K. Wiggins Memorial Service at Britton UMC

July 28^th 10:30am St John’s Lutheran Church worship in the park in Hecla

The Marshall County Ministerial is in the process of organizing an evangelism event for the youth of our communities. The event is organized through Impact World Tour, a division of Youth With a Mission. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 9^th at the Britton Amacher Auditorium.  This is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to our youth, both those involved in their faith and those who don’t know about Christ. To help make this event a success many hands, many prayers and financial support will be needed. Please prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond to this opportunity to spread God’s Word so that more youth will come to know God’s love, grace and mercy so that they will become disciples of Christ and then bring others to know God’s love as well.

The Marshall County Food Pantry will begin their school supply give away on August 9^th. Donations of school supplies are being requested. The donations may be brought to the churches or to the Food Pantry at the Britton Community Center. In addition, financial support is also being requested to buy the items that are more expensive and that many teachers have been providing. This includes jump/flash drives, calculators, tennis shoes (required to have a pair for use in the gym only). Prayerfully consider how you will respond to this opportunity to help those in our communities who are less fortunate. Your gifts will impact the lives of many youth and help them to be better prepared to learn. Look for additional information in next week’s Britton Journal and Langford Bugle.

Reminding FYI: It has been a tradition at Claremont UMC to receive an offering at the coffee fellowship time. The gifts given at this time are used to help with camperships for our youth. The Foundation tracks the funds and distributes a portion of the camp registration to each camper. The amount provided is determined by the number of registrations and the amount that is received. The youth camps are a vital ministry for our youth, for growing in their faith and for meeting other UM youth from the Dakotas. These relationships often continue into adulthood. Many camps have helped youth to discern a call to ministry in various areas.  

Vacation Bible School begins on Monday, July 22^nd from 1pm to 4pm at Claremont UMC. Come one! Come All! The theme is Kingdom Rocks and promises to be an exciting and challenging time. The youth will be receiving an offering to support a mission project, the Bibles studies are interactive, the snacks are tied into the message for each day and the games and crafts are fun.  All young knights and maidens from Kindergarten through 6^th grade are invited to attend Monday through Friday from 1-4pm. On Friday the festivities will conclude with a program and snacks. All adults are invited to come and see what the children have learned and experienced during the week.  PS: There are still openings available for additional volunteers to help guide the children through the afternoon and to support the leaders of each section of learning. Come and be a volunteer and be a conduit of God’s love in the same manner that others before you have done. What a mighty and amazing God we serve!!!

Prayer list and announcements for June 30

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND., flooding in ND, Peg Larson (friend of pastor’s)

Britton: Walt Roehr, Susan (Carl & Doris’ niece), Erla Ringer, Family of Kay Wiggins (Kirk & Randy’s sister), Sarah’s youngest son at Mayo,  Damian,  Reana B and family,  Marge Thoelke, Daphne,  Doris Olson’s sister, Susan Sletto,  Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Roger Andrews, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont:  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Family of Howard Peterson,  Violet Dinger, Family of Trevor Wampler, Kate Dinger, Heather Wilson, Doyle Burkhart,   Maurice Scott, Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  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

July 2^nd 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

6pm Britton Finance Team

7pm Britton Administrative Council

July 3^rd 11am-4pm Britton office hours

July 9^th 8pm Hecla Administrative Council

Prayer list and annnouncements for June 23

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND.

Britton: Erla Ringer, Family of Kay Wiggins (Kirk & Randy’s sister), Sarah’s youngest son at Mayo,  Damian,  Reana B and family,  Marge Thoelke, Daphne,  Doris Olson’s sister, Susan Sletto,  Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Roger Andrews, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Violet Dinger, Family of Trevor Wampler, Kate Dinger, Heather Wilson, Doyle Burkhart,  Howard Peterson,  Maurice Scott, Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  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

June 25^th 1-5pm Hecla’s Office Hours

6pm Britton Finance meeting

7pm Britton Administrative Council meeting

June 26^th 11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

Hear Ye!  Hear Ye!  Calling all children of God to celebrate His kingdom during a week of royal festivities!
                      Kingdom Rock VBS
                       July 22-26
             Claremont United Methodist Church
                      1-4pm each day
For all noble knights and fair maidens ages K-6th grade (of just completed school year)
Call to inform us of your planned royal attendance by July 5th
Contact person – Lady Jenn Gustafson 294-5800 (H)  290-1163 (C)
(Also looking for older youth to assist adult leaders in this week of fun!)

Britton UMC’s Finance Team will meet on Tuesday, June 25^th at 6pm followed by the Administrative Board meeting at 7pm.