Announcements for 2-17-13

During Lent we will be gathering as a parish on a weekly basis on Wednesday’s to journey with Jesus  to the cross. The place of each gathering is as follows:  February 20^th will be at Hecla UMC, February 27^th at Claremont UMC, March 6^th at Britton, March 13^th at Hecla, March 20^th at Claremont. The gatherings on Wednesday will begin at 6:30pm with the meditation/gathering first and then we will share in a light meal for a time of fellowship. Plan on being a part of these 40 days leading up to Christ’s Resurrection celebration.

A Bible Study has begun for anyone from Claremont UMC . It  meets on Thursday mornings at 9:30am at Merlene Dunlavy’s home (404 5^th Ave). The title of the study is “Faithful, Abundant, True” and is presented by Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer, and Beth Moore.

Marshall County Ministerial presents “Walk Thru the New Testament” on Saturday, March 2^nd at First Lutheran Church in Britton, SD. It will begin at 8:30am and end by 4pm. The cost of the presentation is $20 which includes a workbook and lunch. Call 448-5370 to sign up or sign up on the sheet in the entry  way.

The Mission Team and children of Britton UMC will be focusing on supporting the Solar Oven Project for Haiti. The children will gather an offering of loose change each Sunday during Lent. The goal is to collect enough to buy ovens , the cooking equipment and cookbook. A solar oven will be set up in the entryway  so you can see what you are supporting. Thank you in advance for supporting this vital project for the people of Haiti.

The Britton-Hecla youth group will be going to package meals at Kids Against Hunger in March.  The youth will be working at raising a donation of approximately $600 or more to cover the cost of the food that will be packaged. The youth will be serving the Lenten suppers on March 6^th in Britton and on Feb. 20^th in Hecla. A free will offering will be accepted to help support this vital mission of feeding those in need in our country and around the world. Thank you in advance for your support of this vital project.

A Bible Study will be started at Britton UMC on Wednesday, March 6^th at 9:30am. The study is titled “Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed” and is a study of David. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the entry way for those who would like to participate or let Pastor Nancy know so the appropriate amount of books may be ordered. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this study. Bring a friend as well.