Prayer list and announcements for June 5

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

Ron Spencer, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Larry Sanderson, Liam Lang (grandson of Lance & Sharon), Dolly McCarlson,   Drucilla Hinrichs, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Darlene Scott, Lilas Skoglund, Jayne Stearns, Andrew & Theresa Heinrich,, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley, Viola Shilhanek, Duane Skoglund, Lorreta (Bernard Colestock’s sister)   

Those serving with our military overseas:

 Travis Bailey, Michael Doyle

Those in Need of Comfort and Strength

Family of Fran Cutler

Upcoming Events

June 7^th 7PM Hecla Bible Study

June 8-11^th Dakotas Annual Conference at Ramkota in Watertown, SD

June 9^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

June 14^th 7PM Task Force Meeting at Hecla UMC

                 7PM Hecla Bible Study

June 15^th 6:45pm Hecla Administrative Council

June 16^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

                 10AM Claremont UMW

                  7PM Worship Team Meeting

June 18^th 5-7PM Household Shower for the Pahl’s at Claremont Legion Hall

June 20^th 7PM Claremont Administrative Council

June 26^th 8:30AM Claremont worship

                10:30AM Hecla Ecumenical Worship Service

Contact information:

Parsonage: 294-5303; Church: 294-5831; Pastor’s Cell: 294-7388

Church email: claremontumc@nvc.net 

Blog: http//c-humc.blogspot.com

Pastor’s email: nancyserving@gmail.com

Pastor: Rev. Nancy Manning

Secretary: Judy Pierson

Volunteers are being sought to help put together a float to represent our churches in the Quasi celebrations in both Hecla and Claremont. A flat bed or car trailer would be helpful to make the float. Please contact Pastor Nancy as soon as possible to volunteer for this fun project that will witness to our ministry in Christ in our communities.

A fundraiser & shower is scheduled for Saturday, June 18^th from 5-7PM at the Claremont legion Hall for the Pahl family. If you are able to assist with providing salads, buns or bars, please contact Pastor Nancy as soon as possible. Donations of baskets for a silent auction are also being sought. Thank you in advance for your generosity and for helping Rick & Carla get back on their feet after the March 19^th fire.

***Service time changes: Hecla has their Quasi Celebration June 24-26^th. On Sunday, June 26^th Claremont will worship at 8:30AM and Hecla at 10:30AM. Claremont celebrates their Quasi on July 1-3^rd. The worship services on July 3^rd will be at 8:30AM in Hecla and 11AM in Claremont.

Pastor Nancy, as well as Daryl & Judy Lloyd,  will be attending the Dakotas Annual Conference June 8^th-11^th in Watertown, SD. If there are any issues or pastoral needs that arise, please call her cell phone: 294-7388. Messages will be checked at the parsonage and the church once a day.

Volunteers are being sought to help with beginning the worship services in each church. The volunteer will begin the service by lifting the announcements, leading the congregation in the call to worship and reading scripture. Sign up sheets are in the entryway table in Claremont and on the bulletin board in Hecla. Please prayerfully consider helping in this important task. Contact Pastor with any questions/concerns.

Prayer list and Announcements for 5-29

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Larry Sanderson, Liam Lang (grandson of Lance & Sharon), Dolly McCarlson,   Drucilla Hinrichs, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Andrew & Theresa Heinrich, Kevin Lewis, Dean Haaland, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley, Viola Shilhanek, Duane Skoglund, Lorreta (Bernard Colestock’s sister)   

Those serving with our military overseas:

 Travis Bailey, Michael Doyle

Those in Need of Comfort and Strength

Family of Fran Cutler; Family of Gertrude Rudan (Char Meyer’s Mother); Family of Floyd Mertz; Family of Leroy Bagley; Family of Pete Carlson

Upcoming Events

May 27-30^th Pastor Nancy on vacation

May 30^th 10AM Hecla Memorial Day Service at Community Center

                9AM Claremont Memorial Day Service at Cemetery Coffee & rolls 7:30-10 :30

May 31^st 7PM Hecla Bible Study

June 1^st  6PM Bridal Shower for Chelsea Stanley at Claremont UMC

June 2^nd 9AM Claremont Bible Study

June 7^th 7PM Hecla Bible Study

June 8-11^th Dakotas Annual Conference at Ramkota in Watertown, SD

June 9^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

June 18^th 5-7PM Household Shower for the Pahl’s at Claremont Legion Hall

Contact information:

Parsonage: 294-5303; Church: 294-5831; Pastor’s Cell: 294-7388

Church email: claremontumc@nvc.net  Blog http//c-humc.blogspot.com

Pastor’s email: nancyserving@gmail.com

Pastor: Rev. Nancy Manning

Secretary: Judy Pierson

May 29^th is the fifth Sunday of May. We will be receiving a special offering to support a local mission project. This month we will be receiving financial and non-perishable food items for the Marshall County Food Pantry in Britton. Please prayerfully consider how God is calling you to support this important project in our community. Thank you in advance for your generous support.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to Larry Sanderson at St. Lukes Hospital,

4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111

. Larry continues to be hospitalized after a brain aneurysm repair and then a subsequent infection. He will likely be hospitalized a couple more weeks. Please continue to keep Larry and his family in your prayers.

A prayer chain is being implemented for both Hecla and Claremont UMC’s. If you are interested in being a part of this prayer ministry please give your name, email address and/or your phone number to Pastor Nancy as soon as possible.

Volunteers are being requested to assist with worship services beginning in July. This will include beginning the service and reading Scriptures. A sign up sheet is on the table in the entryway in Claremont and on the bulletin board in Hecla. Volunteers are needed before July 9^th. If you have questions/concerns please contact Pastor Nancy.

The fundraiser for the Pahl family has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 18^th from 5-7PM at the Legion Hall. A light supper will be served during that time. Plans are to include a silent auction of baskets. If you are willing/able to help out with this or know someone who would contribute, please contact Judy Pierson or Pastor Nancy. Plan on attending this fundraiser and support the Pahl’s as they continue to recover and make a new home after the loss of their home and belongs on March 19^th. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

There will be a Bridal Shower for Chelsea Stanley on June 1^st beginning at 6PM at Claremont UMC. A light supper will be served. If you are available to help in any way, please contact Carrie Pulfrey at 295-5288.

Prayer list and announcements for May 22

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

 Mrs. Gary Cutler, Liam Lang (grandson of Lance & Sharon), Dolly McCarlson, Jackie Pigott,  Drucilla Hinrichs, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Charlie Berg,

 Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Andrew & Theresa Heinrichs, Kevin Lewis, Dean Haaland, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley, Viola Shilhanek, Duane Skoglund, Lorreta (Bernard Colestock’s sister)   

Those serving with our military overseas:

 Travis Bailey, Michael Doyle

Those in Need of Comfort and Strength

Family of Carol Hanse’s sister in law, Bonnie; Family of Gertrude Rudan (Char Meyer’s Mother); Family of Floyd Mertz; Family of Leroy Bagley; Family of Pete Carlson

Upcoming Events

May 22^nd Recognition of Graduates during worship

                12Noon Claremont Administrative Council

May 24^th 7PM Hecla Bible Study

May 26^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

May 27-30^th Pastor Nancy on vacation

May 30^th 10AM Hecla Memorial Day Service at Community Center

                

Contact information:

Parsonage: 294-5303; Church: 294-5831;  Pastor’s Cell: 294-7388

Church email: claremontumc@nvc.net  Blog http//c-humc.blogspot.com

Pastor’s email: nancyserving@gmail.com

Pastor: Rev. Nancy Manning

Secretary: Judy Pierson

Thoughts to Ponder:

A difficult time can be more readily endured if we retain the conviction that our existence holds a purpose—a cause to pursue, a person to love, a goal to achieve.         John Maxwell

Hecla UMC will be priming and painting the church in May, weather cooperating. The approximate cost of the primer/paint is $1600. Trustees and the Admin Council are requesting donations to help with this cost, as well as volunteers to help with the painting over a couple of weekends. You may bring your donations and place them in the offering with a designation for paint or give the donation to Judy Lloyd. Thank you in advance for participating and helping with this project—your help (both of time and money) make a big difference.

Hecla began “Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit” by Beth Moore on Tuesday, May  10^th. The next session will be Tuesday, May 24^th at 7PM.  The study focuses on the characteristics of the Holy Spirit and how we are to live them out as faithful followers of Christ.  

The Beth Moore study, “A Heart Like His-a study of David” began on Thursday, May 12^th  in Claremont. The next session is on May 26^th. It’s not too late to join in this study. Come and join in this study and grow in your faith.  

Congratulations and God’s guidance and blessings to our graduates:

Graduates from Britton High School

Dawson Treeby

Shayna Hartman

Graduates from Groton High School

Greyson Cutler

Shanine Johnson

Jordan Miller

Cody Wright

Graduates from Langford High School

Ashley Hatzenbeller

April Wegleitner

Prayer list and announcements for April17

 

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

Lane Sanderson,  Rick Pahl Family, Phoenix Burmeister,  Drucilla Hinrichs, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Pete Carlson, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Dawn Frohling, Michael Ford, Luke Storley, Viola Shilhanek, Leroy Bagley, Duane Skoglund, Lorreta (Bernard Colestock’s sister)  Roy T., Gene Fruedenthal, Floyd Mertz,

Those serving with our military overseas:

Jamie Morris, Travis Bailey, Nick Leigh

Upcoming Events

April 17^th Palm Sunday Services

                 7PM Hecla Couple’s Group

April 19^th 7PM Hecla Bible Study

April 20^th 7PM Claremont UMYF

                  7PM Hecla UMW

April 21^st 6PM Holy Thursday Service-Claremont

                 7:30PM Hecla Holy Thursday Service-St. John’s Lutheran

April 22^nd 6PM Claremont Good Friday Service

                  7:30PM Hecla Good Friday Service at UMC

April 24^th  7AM Easter Service at Hecla UMC followed by potluck

                   9:00AM Claremont UMYF serves light Breakfast

                   10:00AM Claremont Easter Service

  

Thoughts to Ponder

“Do you find yourself striving for good works to the point that you want others to know you by your actions? You may have developed a reputation for being someone responsible, creative, smart, or successful based on the things you have done. You want others to see the works of your hands. But Jesus clearly tells us, ‘It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless.’ Quit striving for recognition based on your accomplishments and instead embrace the work of Jesus on the cross—it is by His actions that we have life. That is what we are to boast of; that is where we are to find our identity.”    From The Easter Experience Devotional’ Day 32

Contact information:

Parsonage: 294-5303; Church: 294-5831;  Pastor’s Cell: 294-7388

Church email: claremontumc@nvc.net 

An Open House Shower & Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, April 17^th from 2-4PM at Legion Hall in Claremont for the Pahl family. As you may remember they lost their home and all belongings in a fire on March 19^th. Thank you in advance for your participation and generosity in helping the family get on their feet.

Anyone wishing to bring an Easter Lily, daffodils or tulips to enhance our worship area on Easter Sunday is encouraged to do so. The more flowers we have the better. If you would like to give them in honor/memory of someone, let Pastor Nancy know by April 18^th and it will be included in the bulletin. Thank you in advance for your generosity. For those in Claremont, Jennifer Gustafson has volunteered to pick them up and bring them to the church for those who wish to have her do it for them. Please sign up by April 17^th. She will let you know the cost.

Claremont’s UMYF will be hosting a light breakfast prior to the service on Easter Sunday. It will be served from 9-9:45AM. Donations received will be used to help with the Mission trip in August.

Pastor is looking for volunteers to attend the School of Ministry in Bismarck, ND on May 2-4^th. The topic is on worship planning and on how we can encourage an increase in worship attendance. The speakers are from the Church of the Resurrection (UMC). Please contact Pastor Nancy if you are interested in attending with her. Registration deadline is April 17^th.

The announcement regarding the formation of a three point parish between Britton, Claremont and Hecla was announced last week. If you have suggestions/ideas for the representatives from each church to consider how it will be organized, please speak to your representatives or Pastor Nancy as soon as possible. Meetings will begin after Easter to begin writing a document of agreement with the goal of having it completed by beginning to mid June. Please give us your feedback so we may adequately represent you during these meetings.

Thank you to Bob & Janet Graf for the palm branches given to Hecla UMC in memory of their son and grandson.

Prayer list and announcements for April 10

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

Lane Sanderson, Rick Pahl Family, Phoenix Burmeister, Drucilla Hinrichs,

 Don & Marj Hinrichs, Pete Carlson, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes,

 Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Luke Storley, Viola Shilhanek, Leroy Bagley, Duane Skoglund,

 Lorreta (Bernard Colestock’s sister)  Roy T., Gene Fruedenthal, Floyd Mertz,

Congratulations to Rod & Kathy Heinrich on the birth of their grandson, Trig

Those serving with our military overseas:

Jamie Morris, Travis Bailey, Nick Leigh

Upcoming Events

April 10^th 7:45AM Hecla Bible Study

                 12Noon Claremont Administrative Council

                 3:30PM Confirmation

April 12^th 7PM Hecla Bible Study

                 8PM Hecla Administrative Council

April 13^th 6PM Lenten Service-Claremont

                 7:30PM Lenten Service at St John’s Lutheran

                 7:30PM Claremont Evening Circle

April 14^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

April 17^th Palm Sunday Services

                 7PM Hecla Couple’s Group

April 19^th 7PM Hecla Bible Study

April 20^th 7PM Claremont UMYF

                  7PM Hecla UMW

April 21^st 6PM Holy Thursday Service-Claremont

                 7:30PM Hecla Holy Thursday Service-St. John’s Lutheran

April 22^nd 6PM Claremont Good Friday Service

                  7:30PM Hecla Good Friday Service at <삼Ɗ>UMC

April 24^th  7AM Easter Service at Hecla UMC followed by potluck

                   9:00AM Claremont UMYF serve Breakfast

                   10:00AM Claremont Easter Service

   Claremont’s UMYF will be hosting a breakfast prior to the service on Easter Sunday. It will be served from 9-9:45AM. Donations received will be used to help with the Mission trip in August.

Thoughts to Ponder

For those who have faith in Jesus Christ, forgiveness has been promised. We are assured of His grace and mercy, knowing that no person can be found righteous on their own merit. Instead, we must each rely completely on the work of Christ on the cross. But so often we take that for granted. “Act now and ask forgiveness later” is our strategy for getting what we want out of life. But when we betray God on purpose, relying on His forgiveness later, we cheapen His tremendous sacrifice. Remember what He’s done for you this Easter season, and remind yourself that the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life.

            From: ‘The Easter Experience’ Devotional, Day 25

Contact information:

Parsonage: 294-5303; Church: 294-5831;  Pastor’s Cell: 294-7388

Church email: claremontumc@nvc.net 

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An Open House Shower & Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, April 17^th from 2-4PM at Legion Hall in Claremont for the Pahl family. As you may remember they lost their home and all belongings in a fire on March 19^th. Thank you in advance for your participation and generosity in helping the family get on their feet.

Anyone wishing to bring an Easter Lily, daffodils or tulips to enhance our worship area on Easter Sunday is encouraged to do so. The more flowers we have the better. If you would like to give them in honor/memory of someone, let Pastor Nancy know by April 18^th and it will be included in the bulletin. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

On Sunday, April 10^th a special offering will be received to support One Great Hour of Sharing. Proceeds enable UMCOR to continue their relief efforts around the world when disasters strike. Prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond.

Pastor is looking for volunteers to attend the School of Ministry in Bismarck, ND on May 2-4^th. The topic is on worship planning and on how we can encourage an increase in worship attendance. The speakers are from the Church of the Resurrection. Please contact Pastor Nancy if you are interested in attending with her. Registration deadline is April 17^th.

Plans are in progress for the beginning of the Britton, Claremont, Hecla Parish beginning July 1, 2011. Bishop Kiesey and the cabinet made the decision final after meetings with representatives from the three churches. Now begins the planning of the different issues that will make this flow smoothly. Recommendations have been suggested and will be further discussed as representatives meet again in the future to begin the process of writing a document of agreement. Any suggestions/ideas from the congregation are welcomed. Please contact Roy Pulfrey, Lorrie Sanderson, Daryl Lloyd or Pastor Nancy by May 1^st with your suggestions/comments, etc. A list of the recommendations discussed so far, as well as additional topics to be discussed/determined, will be available within the next week. The goal is to have the document completed and approved by Administrative Council’s in June.

prayer list and announcements for April 3

As you know by now, Rick & Carla Pahl lost their home and all of their belongings in a fire on Saturday, March 19^th. The community of Claremont is planning a household shower to help them set up their new home. A date is pending at this time. A fund has been set up at First State Bank (Claremont, Groton, Langford & Columbia) for anyone wishing to make cash donations. The family is also registering at Shopko, Target and Menards for items they will need. Thank you in advance for your prayers and your generosity in helping the Pahl’s get back into a home.

The devastation of the destruction and ongoing crises in Japan seems insurmountable. The loss of lives alone is overwhelming. Please continue to lift this country and its people in prayer. Our own UMCOR  is responding to the disaster and bringing a piece of hope to their lives. Please be mindful of ways you may be able to reach out to the people of Japan who have literally had their lives turned upside down and inside out. Pray for the people and for those who respond to help in so many different ways. 

Anyone wishing to bring an Easter Lily, daffodils or tulips to enhance our worship area on Easter Sunday is encouraged to do so. The more flowers we have the better. If you would like to give them in honor/memory of someone, let Pastor Nancy know by April 18^th and it will be included in the bulletin. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Claremont’s UMYF will be hosting a breakfast prior to the service on Easter Sunday. It will be served from 9-9:45AM. Donations received will be used to help with the Mission trip in August.

On Sunday, April 10^th a special offering will be received to support One Great Hour of Sharing. Proceeds enable UMCOR to continue their relief efforts around the world when disasters strike. Prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond.

Pastor is looking for volunteers to attend the School of Ministry in Bismarck, ND on May 2-4^th. The topic is on worship planning and on how we can encourage an increase in worship attendance. The speakers are from the Church of the Resurrection. Please contact Pastor Nancy if you are interested in attending with her. Registration deadline is April 15^th.

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

Lane Sanderson, Terry Olson, Rick Pahl Family, Phoenix Burmeister, Kelly & Jesse Burmeister, Tyler Hatzenbeller, Drucilla Hinrichs, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Pete Carlson, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Leroy Bagley, Dean Haaland, Duane Skoglund, Lorreta (Bernard Colestock’s sister,) Sarah Freeland, Becky Berreth,  Roy T., Gene Fruedenthal, Floyd Mertz,

 Bonnie (Judy’s sister)

Those serving with our military overseas:

Jamie Morris, Travis Bailey, Nick Leigh

Upcoming Events

April 5^th 7PM Hecla Bible Study

April  6^th 6PM Claremont Lenten Service

                 7:30PM Hecla Lenten Service at St. John’s Lutheran

                 7PM Claremont UMYF

April 7^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

April 10^th 7:45AM Hecla Bible Study

                 12Noon Claremont Administrative Council

                 3:30PM Confirmation

April 12^th 7PM Hecla Bible Study

                 8PM Hecla Administrative Council

April 13^th 6PM Lenten Service-Claremont

                 7:30PM Lenten Service at Trinity Lutheran-Houghton

                 7:30PM Claremont Evening Circle

April 14^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

                   

Thoughts to Ponder

“When I cannot understand my Father’s leading,

And it seems to be but hard and cruel fate,

Still I hear that gentle whisper ever pleading,

God is working, God is faithful, ONLY WAIT.”

       L.B. Cowman, Streams in the Desert.

Prayer list and announcements for March 27

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

Lane Sanderson, Terry Olson, Rick Pahl Family, Kathryn Cutler, Phoenix Burmeister,Kelly & Jesse Burmeister, Tyler Hatzenbeller, Burton Paynter, Drucilla Hinrichs, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Pete Carlson, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Dean Haaland, Duane Skoglund, Lorreta (Bernard Colestock’s sister, ) Sarah Freeland, Becky Berreth,  Roy T., Gene Fruedenthal, Floyd Mertz,

 Bonnie (Judy’s sister)

Those serving with our military overseas:

Jamie Morris, Travis Bailey, Nick Leigh

Upcoming Events

March 27^th 7:45AM Hecla Bible Study

                    3:30PM Confirmation

                    7PM Hecla Couples group

March 29^th 12-5PM United Blood

Services Blood Drive

                     7PM Hecla Bible Study

March 30^th  6PM Lenten Service at Claremont

                    7:30PM Lenten Service Hecla UMC

March 31^st 9AM Claremont Bible Study

April 2^nd   8-9AM Breakfast w/Pastor at Claremont

                  10AM “Shack” Study

April  6^th 6PM Claremont Lenten Service

                 7:30PM Hecla Lenten Service at St. John’s Lutheran

                   

Thoughts to Ponder

Worship of God must come from our spirits, from deep within. It is not an outward series of actions for others to notice. It is not even following the motions of tradition you’ve appreciated for years. Worship is a stirring in your soul that resonates with the truth of who God is. It is an inward movement, drawing you closer to God in the core of your being, for Jesus told the Samaritan woman that we must worship Him in spirit and in truth. Why? Because God is a spirit., He seeks those who will worship truly, not those who are just putting on a good show. 

    From the Easter Experience Devotional, Day 11.

As you know by now, Rick & Carla Pahl lost their home and all of their belongings in a fire on Saturday, March 19^th. The community of Claremont is planning a household shower to help them set up their new home. A date is pending at this time. A fund has been set up at First State Bank (Claremont, Groton, Langford & Columbia) for anyone wishing to make cash donations. The family is also registering at Shopko, Target and Menards for items they will need. Thank you in advance for your prayers and your generosity in helping the Pahl’s get back into a home.

The devastation of the destruction and ongoing crises in Japan seems insurmountable. The loss of lives alone is overwhelming. Please continue to lift this country and its people in prayer. Our own UMCOR  is responding to the disaster and bringing a piece of hope to their lives. Please be mindful of ways you may be able to reach out to the people of Japan who have literally had their lives turned upside down and inside out. Pray for the people and for those who respond to help in so many different ways. 

United Blood Services will be hosting a

Blood Drive

on Tuesday, March 29^th at Claremont UMC from 12:30-5PM. Please call Leah at 888-221-3520 or go to http://www.bloodhero.com/, enter “Claremont” as the sponsor code, to make an appointment to donate. Thank you in advance for participating in this life giving, life saving event.

Pastor Nancy invites Hecla & Claremont to come and join her for Breakfast on Saturday, April 2^nd from 8-9AM. Come and join in a time of fellowship and food.