Prayer list and announcements for September 18th

Prayer Requests

Britton: Rev. Steve Schroeder, Anne, Jim Bush, Bonnie Olson, Rachel, Lois, Calvin Quamen,  Linda Price, Al Franka,  Luke Storley, Cindy 

Family of Rick Morris who passed away on September 5^th.

Claremont: Lisa (Jackie's niece), Clayton Sternhagen, Shirley Frey, Nnea Stanley, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Larry Sanderson, Dolly McCarlson, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Laronda Becker

Hecla: Bob Graf, Lloyd Trautman, Tracie Malpert, Natalie Dinger, Janet Graf,

Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley.

Families of Lavonne Meyers and Loretta Pfutzenrueter.

Upcoming Events

September 18^th Sunday School: 8:30AM-Britton, 9:45AM-Claremont, 10AM-Hecla

Worship-Hecla—8AM; Britton—9:30AM; Claremont 11AM

September 18^th 12:15PM Claremont Administrative Council Meeting

September 20^th 9-4 Pastor at Training in Aberdeen

September 21^st 9:30AM Britton Bible Study

11am-4PM Britton Office hours

5PM Confirmation Class at Claremont UMC

6:45PM B-C-H Youth Group at Claremont UMC

September 22^nd 9AM Claremont Bible Study

September 25^th Sunday School: 8:30AM-Britton, 9:45AM-Claremont, 10AM-Hecla

Worship-Hecla—8AM; Britton—9:30AM; Claremont 11AM

Sept 27-30^th Pastor at Leadership Institute in Leawood, KS

Sept 28^th 9:30AM Britton Bible Study

Sept 29^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

Christmas is just around the corner and so is the Shoebox Christmas Gift program for the Dakotas Conference. Last year, Shoebox Christmas provided just over 4000 Christmas gifts to children in our conference that might not have gotten a gift during Christmas. The program reaches five reservations, homeless shelters and local churches throughout our conference. It's easy and fun to donate. Just get an empty shoebox and wrap the bottom and top separately. Then fill it with lots of fun stuff, put a rubber band around it so the top stays on and take it to the collection point nearest you. One mother of an eight-year-old boy told us "Thank you so much! This is the first Christmas gift he has ever gotten." Here are some suggestions for your Shoebox Christmas Gift: Hot Wheel cars, Handheld Electronic Games, Dolls, Card Games, Coloring books, Beanie Babies, Colors, books, small tools and flashlights.

World Communion Sunday is October 2, 2011. Your gifts to the World Communion Sunday offering equips racial- and ethnic-minority students in the United States and international students to transform the church and their communities.

The Minot Recovery Team is having a "Button Up Minot" work session on the first weekend of October 1-2.  If you cannot make it that weekend, schedule anytime you can in Minot before Oct. 16. This will involve working on Faith UMC as well as other related projects in the Minot area.  We will be mucking, cleaning, pulling nails, taking down walls or whatever needs to be done.   If you have a work team willing to travel to Minot please let us know.   It is best that you have your own housing (campers, tents, etc.) as rooms are not available at this time. 

The District Superintendent, as well as the rest of the Cabinet of the Annual Conference, the Common Table and other teams within the Conference, is asking each church to set specific, measurable, reasonable and attainable goals for the future so that we might grow in our faith and in our worship attendance. The Annual Conference voted this past June to set the goal of increasing worship attendance by 1% in each church by the end of 2012. The goals we are asked to define will allow us to plan and work toward this goal and will need to be completed before the end of the year. Before we can begin to plan for the future we need to look back and see who we were and what God was doing in our midst in the past and then discern if this is still what God is calling us to do and be. In preparation for making goals for each church, Pastor Nancy would like those with stories from the past to share them with her, either verbally or in writing. The reason for doing this is SO THAT we can see where we’ve been and then evaluate and discern what God is calling us to do and be in the future. Once the stories are compiled they will be shared with each congregation during a worship service. What are your memories of growing up in the church? Of joining the church? Of serving in the church? What stories were you told by other generations about the church?  What ministries were active in the past? How did we do outreach/missions? Where was God visible? Pastor’s email is nancyserving@gmail.com and phone number is 294-5303 or 294-7388.

 

Prayer list and announcements for September 11

Prayer Requests

Britton: Arlene Kuehl, Anne, Jim Bush, Peggy (Jim bush’s sister), Bonnie Olson,
 Rachel, Lois, Calvin Quamen, Don Erickson,  Linda Price, Al Franka,

 Luke Storley, Cindy

Family of Rick Morris who passed away on September 5^th.

Claremont: John Freeland,  Clayton Sternhagen, Shirley Frey, Nnea Stanley,
Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Larry Sanderson, Dolly McCarlson,
 Don & Marj Hinrichs, Laronda Becker

Hecla:  Tracie Malpert, Natalie Dinger, Janet Graf, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley.

Families of Lavonne Meyers and Loretta Pfutzenrueter.

Those Serving in the Military Overseas:

William Gibbs, Travis Bailey, Michael Doyle

Upcoming Events

September 13^th 2PM-6PM Hecla Office Hours

7PM Hecla Administrative Council Meeting

September 14^th 9:30AM Britton Bible Study

11AM-5PM Britton Office Hours

7PM Britton Administrative Council Meeting

September 15^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

September 15^th 2pm Claremont UMW

September 16^th Britton UMC Pie & Ice Cream Sale following Homecoming Parade

September 17^th Ingathering at DWU in Mitchell

September 18^th Sunday School: 8:30AM-Britton, 9:45AM-Claremont, 10AM-Hecla

Worship-Hecla—8AM; Britton—9:30AM; Claremont 11AM

September 18^th 12:15PM Claremont Administrative Council Meeting

September 20^th 1-5PM Hecla Office Hours

September 21^st 9:30AM Britton Bible Study

11am-4PM Britton Office hours

5PM Confirmation Class at Claremont UMC

6:30PM B-C-H Youth Group at Claremont UMC

September 22^nd 9AM Claremont Bible Study

Announcements

Information on kits and donations for the 29^th Annual Ingathering for World Hunger (September 17^th at DWU in Mitchell, SD) is on the entry table. Types of kits include health, school, layette, bedding, and birthing as well as others. In addition they are collecting soup labels and used ink cartridges for SE Pierre UMC. If you have items to donate for the silent auction or the quilt auction please bring them to the church by September 15^th. If anyone would like to attend the event, please contact Pastor Nancy.

Britton UMC will begin their Sunday School classes on September 18^th at 8:30AM. Please be in prayer for the youth and the teachers as they prepare for another time of learning about God’s love, grace and mercy.

Britton and Claremont UMC’s began a new study on September 7^th and 8^th. Both are on the Beth Moore Study, “To Live is Christ”, which is a study of the Apostle Paul. Britton meets on Wednesdays at 9:30AM-11:30AM. Claremont meets on Thursdays at 9AM. The classes will continue each week through November 16^th and 17^th.

Claremont UMC will be having a potluck lunch on Sunday, September 11^th following worship to celebrate the beginning of Sunday School. Plan on attending and joining in a time of great food and fellowship.

Britton UMC will be hosting their annual Pie & Ice Cream Sale following the Britton-Hecla Homecoming Parade, on Friday, September 16^th. There is a signup sheet in the entry way to bring pies or to help with setup and serving. Please contact Doris Olson with any questions.

The District Superintendent, as well as the rest of the Cabinet of the Annual Conference, the Common Table and other teams within the Conference, is asking each church to set specific, measurable, reasonable and attainable goals for the future so that we might grow in our faith and in our worship attendance. The Annual Conference voted this past June to set the goal of increasing worship attendance by 1% in each church by the end of 2012. The goals we are asked to define will allow us to plan and work toward this goal and will need to be completed before the end of the year. Before we can begin to plan for the future we need to look back and see who we were and what God was doing in our midst in the past and then discern if this is still what God is calling us to do and be. In preparation for making goals for each church, Pastor Nancy would like those with stories from the past to share them with her, either verbally or in writing. The reason for doing this is SO THAT we can see where we’ve been and then evaluate and discern what God is calling us to do and be in the future. Once the stories are compiled they will be shared with each congregation during a worship service. What are your memories of growing up in the church? Of joining the church? Of serving in the church? What stories were you told by other generations about the church?  What ministries were active in the past? How did we do outreach/missions? Pastor’s email is nancyserving@gmail.com and phone number is 294-5303 or 294-7388. I’m looking forward to hearing from all of you.

Prayer list and announcements for September 4

Prayer Requests

Britton: Arlene Kuehl, Peggy (Jim Bush’s sister), Rick Morris,

 Lois, Calvin Quamen, Don Erickson,  Linda Price, Al Franka,  Luke Storley,

Cindy, Rick Hastings

Claremont: Clayton Sternhagen, Shirley Frey, Nnea Stanley, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Larry Sanderson, Dolly McCarlson, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Laronda Becker

Hecla: Holden Malpert, Tracie Malpert, Randy Lloyd, Natalie Dinger, Janet Graf, Lincoln Dinger, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley, Loretta (Bernard Colestock’s sister).

Upcoming Events

September 4^th Worship Times: Hecla 8AM, Britton 9:30AM, Claremont 11AM

September 6^th Noon-6 Office Hours-Hecla

September 6^th 7PM B-C-H Worship Team Meeting at Hecla UMC

September 7^th 9:30-11:30AM Bible Study at Britton UMC

September 7^th Office Hours-Britton

September 7^th 6:30PM Youth Group at Claremont UMC

September 7^th 7pm Britton UMW

September 8^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

September 11^th Sunday School: 9:45AM Claremont; Hecla-10AM

September 11^th: Worship-Hecla—8AM; Britton—9:30AM; Claremont 11AM

September 18^th Sunday School: 8:30AM-Britton, 9:45AM-Claremont, 10AM-Hecla

Worship-Hecla—8AM; Britton—9:30AM; Claremont 11AM

Information on kits and donations for the 29^th Annual Ingathering for World Hunger (September 17^th at DWU in Mitchell, SD) is on the entry table. Types of kits include health, school, layette, bedding, and birthing as well as others. In addition they are collecting soup labels and used ink cartridges for SE Pierre UMC. If you have items to donate for the silent auction or the quilt auction please bring them to the church by September 15^th. If anyone would like to attend the event, please contact Pastor Nancy.

Sunday School will be starting in just a few weeks. Claremont will begin theirs on September 11^th at 9:45AM; Hecla will begin at 10AM, also on the 11^th at St. John’s Lutheran. Britton will begin their classes on September 18^th at 8:30AM. Please be in prayer for the youth and the teachers as they prepare for another time of learning about God’s love, grace and mercy.

Britton and Claremont will begin a new study in September. Both will be on the Beth Moore Study, “To Live is Christ”, which is a study of the Apostle Paul. Britton will meet on Wednesdays at 9:30AM-11:30AM beginning September 7^th. Claremont will begin on Thursday, September 8^th at 9AM. The classes will continue each will through November 16^th and 17^th. Please contact Pastor Nancy or Andrea Kilker if you wish to participate so work books may be ordered.

Britton UMW will meet on Wednesday, September 7^th at 7PM at the church.

Claremont UMC will be having a potluck lunch on Sunday, September 11^th following worship to celebrate the beginning of Sunday School. Plan on attending and joining in a time of great food and fellowship.

 Randy Lloyd thanks everyone for their prayers, cards and visits during his hospitalization. Knowing he was being lifted in prayer helped remind him he was not alone during the difficult time of surgery and recovery.

There will be a Worship Team meeting on Tuesday, September 6^th at 7PM at Hecla UMC. Come and be a part of planning our times of worship, helping them to be rich in diversity and creativity. Pastor will be emailing information to those who attend prior to the meeting, so please let her know if you are planning on attending.

Prayer list and announcements for August 28

Prayer Requests

Britton: Lois, Calvin Quamen, Don Erickson, Leah Bohlander,  Linda Price, Al Franka,  Luke Storley, Cindy, Rick Hastings

Family of Frances Kurth, family of Kent Moeckly’s sister, multiple other families in the community who have lost loved ones recently. 

Claremont: Clayton Sternhagen, Shirley Frey, Nnea Stanley, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Larry SandersonDolly McCarlson, Don & Marj Hinrichs,  Laronda Becker

Hecla: Tracie Malpert, Randy Lloyd, Natalie Dinger, Janet Graf, Lincoln Dinger, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley, Loretta (Bernard Colestock’s sister).

Upcoming Events

August 25-29^th Pastor Nancy on vacation

August 28th Worship Times: Hecla 8AM; Claremont 9:30AM, Britton 11AM

September 4^th Worship Times: Hecla 8AM, Britton 9:30AM, Claremont 11AM

September 6^th Noon-6 Office Hours-Hecla

September 6^th 7PM B-C-H Worship Team Meeting at Hecla UMC

September 7^th 9:30-11:30AM Bible Study at Britton UMC

September 7^th Office Hours-Britton

September 7^th 6:30PM Youth Group at Claremont UMC

September 8^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

September 11^th Sunday School: 9:45AM Claremont; Hecla-10AM

September 11^th: Worship-Hecla—8AM; Britton—9:30AM; Claremont 11AM

September 18^th Sunday School: 8:30AM-Britton, 9:45AM-Claremont, 10AM-Hecla

Worship-Hecla—8AM; Britton—9:30AM; Claremont 11AM

Thoughts to Ponder

We live in a world filled with so much stuff and junk that we can barely see over all the piles of it. So God, what if in our world of junk we have lowered you to our level? What if we have made piles of Jesus Junk, heaped it at your altar and then had the nerve to call it worship? God, help us rekindle the fire of your passion. Help us remember that we are to worship you with awe, for you are an awesome God, worthy of our praise and worship. Amen.

Announcements

Information on kits and donations for the 29^th Annual Ingathering for World Hunger (September 17^th at DWU in Mitchell, SD) is on the entry table. Types of kits include health, school, layette, bedding, and birthing as well as others. In addition they are collecting soup labels and used ink cartridges for SE Pierre UMC. If you have items to donate for the silent auction or the quilt auction please bring them to the church by September 15^th. If anyone would like to attend the event, please contact Pastor Nancy.

Sunday School will be starting in just a few weeks. Claremont will begin theirs on September 11^th at 9:45AM; Hecla will begin at 10AM, also on the 11^th at St. John’s Lutheran. Britton will begin their classes on September 18^th at 8:30AM. Please be in prayer for the youth and the teachers as they prepare for another time of learning about God’s love, grace and mercy.

Britton and Claremont will begin a new study in September.  

Both will be on the Beth Moore Study, “To Live is Christ”, which is a study of the Apostle Paul. Britton will meet on Wednesdays at 9:30AM-11:30AM beginning September 7^th. Claremont will begin on Thursday, September 8^th at 9AM. The classes will continue each will through November 16^th and 17^th. Please contact Pastor Nancy or Andrea Kilker if you wish to participate so work books may be ordered.

Prayer list and announcements for August 21

Prayer Requests

Britton: Lois, Calvin Odland, Don Erickson, Rachel, Leah Bohlander, Linda Price, Al Franka,  Luke Storley, Cindy, Rick Hastings

Family of Frances Kurth, family of Kent Moeckly’s sister, multiple other families in the community who have lost loved ones recently.  

Claremont: Clayton Sternhagen, Shirley Frey, Nnea Stanley, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Larry Sanderson, Liam Lang (grandson of Lance & Sharon), Dolly McCarlson, Don & Marj Hinrichs,  Laronda Becker

Hecla: Tracie Malpert, Randy Lloyd, Angie Malpert, Natalie Dinger, Janet Graf, Lincoln Dinger, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley, Loretta (Bernard Colestock’s sister).

Upcoming Events

August 22^nd 1PM-7PM Hecla Office hours

August 23^rd Pastor Nancy at Ministry meeting in Fargo

August 24^th 10-4:30PM Office Hours Britton

August 25-29^th Pastor Nancy on vacation

August 28th Worship Times: Hecla 8AM; Claremont 9:30AM, Britton 11AM

September 4^th Worship Times: Hecla 8AM, Britton 9:30AM, Claremont 11AM

September 6^th Noon-6 Office Hours-Hecla

September 6^th 7PM B-C-H Worship Team Meeting at Hecla UMC

September 7^th 9:30-11:30AM Bible Study at Britton UMC

September 7^th Office Hours-Britton

September 11^th Sunday School: 10AM Claremont

September 11^th: Worship-Hecla—8AM; Britton—9:30AM; Claremont 11AM

September 18^th Sunday School: 8:30AM-Britton, 10AM-Claremont, 10AM-Hecla

Worship-Hecla—8AM; Britton—9:30AM; Claremont 11AM

Thoughts to Ponder

I’m too blessed to be stressed; too anointed to be disappointed.

Information on kits and donations for the 29^th Annual Ingathering for World Hunger is on the entry table. Types of kits include health, school, layette, bedding, birthing, shoebox Christmas, sewing and fry bread.  Last year brought in a cash equivalent of $297,301.09. In addition they are collecting soup labels and used ink cartridges for SE Pierre UMC. If you have items to donate for the auction please also bring them to the church.  Please prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond to this need. The Ingathering is on Saturday, September 17^th in Mitchell, SD at DWU. If anyone would like to attend the event which includes a quilt auction, silent auction, Farmer’s Market Table and pie sales.

Marshall County Food Pantry is accepting donations of school supplies and backpacks. You are asked to check the lists for the Britton-Hecla School District and the Langford School District for the specific needs. If you have something you wish to donate to them please bring them to the church and designate them for the Food Pantry.

 Sunday School will be starting on Sunday, September 11^th in Hecla  at 10AM  at St. John’s Lutheran and Claremont  at 9:45AM.  Britton’s will begin September 18th at 8:30AM . Please be in prayer for the teachers and students as they prepare to begin another year of learning/teaching God’s love, grace and mercy.  During the worship service on that Sunday we will pray for the teachers and students. Claremont will be hosting a lunch after the service in celebration of the beginning of a new year of learning.

Britton UMC will begin the Beth Moore study, “To Live is Christ” on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 9:30AM-11:30AM. This is a study on the apostle Paul and will go through Nov, 16^th. Please let Andrea Kilker know as soon as possible if you would like to participate so workbooks can be ordered. Come and join this time of study and fellowship.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Mission Trip to Spirit Lake Ministry Center possible. Your donations of money, food, and clothing were and are greatly appreciated. You helped to make a difference in the lives of many people in the name of Christ.

Prayer lists and announcements for August 14

Prayer Requests

Britton: Kate Aadland, Lois, Calvin Odland, Don Erickson, Rachel, Francis Kurth, Leah Bohlander, Linda Price, Al Franka,  Luke Storley, Cindy, Rick Hastings

Claremont: Shirley Frey, Nnea Stanley, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Larry Sanderson, Liam Lang (grandson of Lance & Sharon), Dolly McCarlson, Drucilla Hinrichs, Don & Marj Hinrichs,  Laronda Becker

Hecla: Tracie Malpert, Randy Lloyd, Angie Malpert, Natalie Dinger, Janet Graf, Lincoln Dinger, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley, Loretta (Bernard Colestock’s sister).

Upcoming Events

August 15^th Pastor’s Day Off

August 16^th 1-5PM Hecla Office Hours

August 17^th 10AM-4PM Britton Office Hours

August 18^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

August 21^st Worship Times: Hecla 8AM; Claremont 9:30AM, Britton 11AM

Thoughts to Ponder

Just allow people to see Jesus in you—to see how you pray, to see how you lead a pure life, to see how you deal with your family, to see how much peace there is in your family. Then you can look straight into their eyes and say, “This is the way.” You speak from life, you speak from experience.   From “Words to Love By” by Mother Teresa.

Backpacks and school supplies are being requested by those involved in the flooding in Minot, ND and other areas in the Dakotas. The list of items needed is on the entryway table. Please bring your donations to the church by August 14^th. Arrangements will then be made to get them to the Conference office in Mitchell or to one of the District Superintendents.

Information on kits and donations for the 29^th Annual Ingathering for World Hunger is on the entry table. Types of kits include health, school, layette, bedding, birthing, shoebox Christmas, sewing and fry bread.  Last year brought in a cash equivalent of $297,301.09. In addition they are collecting soup labels and used ink cartridges for SE Pierre UMC. If you have items to donate for the auction please also bring them to the church.  Please prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond to this need. The Ingathering is on Saturday, September 17^th in Mitchell, SD at DWU. If anyone would like to attend the event which includes a quilt auction, silent auction, Farmer’s Market Table and pie sales.

Marshall County Food Pantry is accepting donations of school supplies and backpacks. You are asked to check the lists for the Britton-Hecla School District and the Langford School District for the specific needs. If you have something you wish to donate to them please bring them to the church and designate them for the Food Pantry.

  Sunday School will be starting on Sunday, September 11^th in Britton and Claremont. Britton’s will be at 8:30AM and Claremont at 10:00AM. Please be in prayer for the teachers and students as they prepare to begin another year of learning/teaching God’s love, grace and mercy.  During the worship service on that Sunday we will pray for the teachers and students. Claremont will be hosting a lunch after the service in celebration of the beginning of a new year of learning.

Prayer lists and announcements for August 7

    Britton: Kate Aadland, Lois, Calvin Odland, Don Erickson, Rachel, Francis Kurth, Leah Bohlander, Linda Price, Al Franka,  Luke Storley, Cindy, Rick Hastings

Claremont: Tammy Hagen, Shirley Frey, Nnea Stanley, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Larry Sanderson, Liam Lang (grandson of Lance & Sharon),

 Dolly McCarlson, Drucilla Hinrichs, Don & Marj Hinrichs,  Laronda Becker

Hecla: Randy Lloyd, Angie Malpert, Natalie Dinger, Janet Graf, Lincoln Dinger, Jayne Stearns, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley, Loretta (Bernard Colestock’s sister).

The family of Treva Oland who passed away 8/4

Backpacks and school supplies are being requested by those involved in the flooding in Minot, ND and other areas in the Dakotas. The list of items needed is on the entryway table. Please bring your donations to the church by August 14^th. Arrangements will then be made to get them to the Conference office in Mitchell or to one of the District Superintendents.

Britton UMC will be having their VBS beginning Wednesday, August 10^th through the 12^th from 9AM-12Noon for preschool, kindergarten and 1^st graders. The theme this year is “Shake It Up” and promises to be filled with joy and laughter.  The children will be presenting a program during the worship service on August 14^th followed by a picnic lunch. Come and be a part of this awesome time of worship and fellowship lead by the children.          

Information on kits and donations for the Ingathering is on the entry table. Please take the information and pray about how God is asking you to respond to this need. The Ingathering is on Saturday, September 17^th in Mitchell, SD at DWU.

While Pastor Nancy is away on the Mission Trip to ND August 7^th through August 10^th, Rev. Jack Erickson will be on call for any pastoral care needs. His phone number is 605-448-2900 and his email address is www.jack@venturecomm.net. Pastor Nancy will check phone messages once a day while gone for any issues that are able to wait her return.

Marshall County Food Pantry is accepting donations of school supplies and backpacks. If you have something you wish to donate to them please bring them to the church and designate them for the Food Pantry.