Prayer list and announcements for April15th

 Dick & Jan Thompson, Darold Borman (friends of Pastor Nancy)

Britton: Kate Aadland,  Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson,  Marge Edwards,

 Bernice Benda, Rose (Doris’ sister), Bette Haywood’s sister Linda, Journey--1^st grader with cancer, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy. Family of Val Thayer.

 Claremont: Jessie Rasmussen, Jerome Ness, Zachary Pahl, Rev. Marilyn Spurrell, Annie Tieszen, Larry(Sandy) Sanderson, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller),

Laronda Becker, family of James King.

Hecla: Jean Swearingin, Wayne’s Sister, Alma Bagley, Ashlynn Casey, Kate Dinger, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover..Family of Don Swarting

Those Serving in the military overseas:

Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen, Jr, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson, Ryan Jones 

Upcoming Events

Sunday School: 8:30AM-Britton, 9:45AM-Claremont, 10AM-Hecla

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

April 15^th 12:15pm Claremont Administrative Council meeting

April 16-19^th Pastor gone to School of Ministry in Watertown

April 17^th 6:30pm Britton Bible Study

April 18^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

No office hours in Britton

April 19^th 9am Claremont Bible Study

2pm Claremont UMW

April 22^nd 3:30pm Claremont --Coffee with the Pastor

April 28^th 10am-Noon Work at Kids Against Hunger

April 29^th 10:30am Joint Worship Service at Britton UMC followed by potluck

Thoughts to Ponder

“Blessed are those who need Him enough to know God enough to love God enough to know God is enough.”        Beth Moore (James—Mercy Triumphs, p.90)

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

On Saturday, April 28^th the youth and adults of Britton, Claremont & Hecla are invited to participate in packaging food for starving children around the world at “Kids Against Hunger” in Aberdeen. We will be working from 10am to 12 noon. Set aside this time on your schedule and be part of this mission event. I pray that we will be able to go “en mass” and be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who will receive the food. 

On Sunday, April 29^th a joint worship service is being planned. It will be held at Britton UMC and the service will be followed by a potluck meal. Beverages & plates will be provided by the host church. The worship team would also like to invite volunteers to join together from the three churches to present special music during worship. Please let Pastor Nancy or members of the worship team know if you would like to participate (Pam Moeckly, Vicki Renner, Vergie Wallace, Bev Dinger, Stephanie Frohling, Kathy Heinrich, Yvonne Gibbs, Carol Hanse, Geri Rasmussen & Judy Pierson).

The Youth of BUMC Sunday School are asking for assistance with a mission project for the Marshall Co. Food Pantry. They are putting together garden kits with seeds (green beans, cucumbers, peas and carrots, and lettuce for families to plant. They are also asking for financial donations to help with other items for the kits. Please bring your donations by April 15^th.

On Sunday, April 22^nd there will be a meeting for those desiring to become a member of the church. Come and have Coffee with the Pastor at 3:30pm at CUMC and find out about the UM denomination and membership in the church.

Pastor Nancy will be in Watertown for a clergy conference from Monday, April 16^th through Thursday, April 19^th. If any needs arise, please call her cell phone (605-294-7388).

Women of First Lutheran Church are hosting a “Walk Thru Generations of Formal Wear” style show and luncheon supper on April 26, 2012 at 6:30pm. Tickets are $10 for the meal and style show and $8 for the style show only. Please call First Lutheran Church office at 448-5370 to reserve a ticket.

Prayer list and announcements for April 8

Prayer Requests

 Dick & Jan Thompson, Darold Borman (friends of Pastor Nancy)

Britton: Carol Moeckly, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson,  Marge Edwards,

 Bernice Benda, Rose (Doris’ sister), Bette Haywood’s sister Linda, Journey--1^st grader with cancer, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy. Family of Val Thayer

 Claremont: Jessie Rasmussen, Jerome Ness, Zachary Pahl, Rev. Marilyn Spurrell, Annie Tieszen, Larry(Sandy) Sanderson, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller),

 Laronda Becker

Hecla: Jean Swearingin, Wayne’s Sister, Alma Bagley, Ashlynn Casey, Kate Dinger, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover. Family of Don Swarting

Those Serving in the military overseas:

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

Upcoming Events

Sunday School: 8:30AM-Britton, 9:45AM-Claremont, 10AM-Hecla

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

April 10^th 2-6pm Hecla UMC Office Hours

6:30pm Britton Bible Study

7pm Hecla Administrative Council Meeting

April 11^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

11am-5pm Britton UMC Office Hours

5pm Britton Trustees Meeting

6:30pm BCH Youth Group at Britton

April 12^th 7am Claremont Trustees Meeting

9am Claremont Bible Study

6pm Britton Finance Meeting

7pm Britton Administrative Council Meeting

April 13^th 9am Aberdeen Ministry Team meeting

April 16-19^th Pastor gone to Clergy Meeting in Watertown

Thoughts to Ponder

Both weakness & power existed simultaneously in Christ’s ministry and death.

Cross of Christ=Power in weakness.

Prayer list and announcements for April 1

Prayer Requests

 Dick Thompson, Darold Borman (friends of Pastor Nancy)

Britton: Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson,  Marge Edwards, Bernice Benda, Rose (Doris’ sister), Bette Haywood’s sister Linda, Journey--1^st grader with cancer,

 Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy

 Claremont: Zachary Pahl, Rev. Marilyn Spurrell, Annie Tieszen,  Larry(Sandy) Sanderson, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Laronda Becker

Hecla: Ashlynn Casey, Kate Dinger, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover.

Those Serving in the military overseas:

Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen, Jr, William Gibbs, Michael Swanson,

Alex Swanson

Upcoming Events

Sunday School: 8:30AM-Britton, 9:45AM-Claremont, 10AM-Hecla

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

April 3^rd 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

6:30pm Britton Bible Study

April 4^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

12-5:30pm Britton Office Hours

5pm Britton Trustees Meeting

7pm Britton UMW

April 5^th 9am Claremont Bible Study

7pm Maundy Thursday Service at CUMC

April 6^th 7pm Good Friday Service at UMC

April 8^th Easter Sunday

7am Worship at HUMC w/breakfast following

8:45am Britton Easter Breakfast

9:30am Britton UMC Worship

10am Claremont Easter Breakfast

11am CUMC Worship

Thoughts to Ponder

”Attitude is the mind’s paintbrush. It can color a situation gloomy and gray or cheerful and joyful. In fact, attitudes are more important than facts.”

---Mary C. Crowley

Opportunities to Grow in Faith

The worship schedule for Holy Week services is as follows:

Maundy (Holy) Thursday,

April 5^th 7pm at Claremont UMC  

Good Friday Service,

          April 6^th 7pm at Britton UMC

Hecla UMC will be having Easter worship at 7am on April 8^th followed by a breakfast. UMW will be furnishing the meal and an offering will be received to cover the cost. Plan on attending this time of worship and fellowship and celebrate Christ’s resurrection with great Joy.

A signup sheet is in the entryway and/or on the bulletin board to sign up to bring lilies, tulips, daffodils and/or other spring flowers in memory of someone on Easter Sunday. Please list your name and the person(s) that they are in memory or honor of. The list will be included in the worship folder on Easter.

On Saturday, April 28^th the youth and adults of Britton, Claremont & Hecla are invited to participate in packaging food for starving children around the world at “Kids Against Hunger” in Aberdeen. The time has not been set yet, but it will be about 2 hours in length. Set aside this time on your schedule and be part of this mission event. I pray that we will be able to go “en mass” and be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who will receive the food. Look for more details in the April newsletter and upcoming worship folders.

On Sunday, April 29^th a joint worship service is being planned. It will be held at Britton UMC and the service will be followed by a potluck meal. Beverages & plates will be provided by the host church. The worship team would also like to invite volunteers to join together from the three churches to present special music during worship. Please let Pastor Nancy or members of the worship team know if you would like to participate (Pam Moeckly, Vicki Renner, Vergie Wallace, Bev Dinger, Stephanie Frohling, Kathy Heinrich, Yvonne Gibbs, Carol Hanse, Geri Rasmussen & Judy Pierson).

There is still an opportunity to receive your monthly newsletter by email.  You can save a tree and see all the pictures in color.  If you are interested, please let Pastor Nancy or Judy know, and give us your email address.

Prayer list and announcements for March 25

Prayer Requests

 Dick Thompson, Darold Borman (friends of Pastor Nancy)

Britton: Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Bette & Bill Haywood,  Marge Edwards, Bernice Benda, Rose (Doris’ sister), Bette Haywood’s sister Linda, Journey--1^st grader with cancer, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy

 Claremont: Zachary Pahl, Rev. Marilyn Spurrell, Annie Tieszen, Larry(Sandy) Sanderson, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Laronda Becker

Hecla: Kate Dinger, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover.

Families of Dolly McCarlson, Harriet Larson, Carol Dinger, Don Hinrichs,

 Wendell Lewis, Charlie Berg, & Rev. Jim Cissell

Those Serving in the military overseas:

Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen, Jr, William Gibbs, Michael Swanson,

Alex Swanson

Upcoming Events

Sunday School: 8:30AM-Britton, 9:45AM-Claremont, 10AM-Hecla

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

March 27^th Pastor Out of Town

6:30pm Britton Bible Study

March 28^th  9:30am Britton Bible Study

11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

6:15pm Light Supper at Hecla UMC

7pm Lenten Service at Hecla UMC

March 29^th 9:30am Claremont Bible Study

March 31^st 9am-noon Leadership Training at HUMC

12:30 PPRC meeting

Thoughts to Ponder

”Change always comes bearing gifts.”

---Price Pritchett

Opportunities to Grow in Faith

Lenten services will continue each Wednesday through the season of Lent at 7PM. The services will rotate between the churches and will be preceded by a light meal.  On March 28^st  the service will be at Hecla UMC.  All are invited and encouraged to participate each week at the host church.

The worship schedule for Holy Week services is as follows:

Maundy (Holy) Thursday,

April 5^th 7pm at Claremont UMC  

Good Friday Service,

          April 6^th 7pm at Britton UMC

Pastor would like to have three women and three men volunteers to be part of the Holy Week Services as well as for Easter Sunday (need volunteers from each church). Please contact Pastor as soon as possible. (294-7388)

Hecla UMC will be having Easter worship at 7am on April 8^th followed by a breakfast. UMW will be furnishing the meal and an offering will be received to cover the cost. Plan on attending this time of worship and fellowship and celebrate Christ’s resurrection with great Joy.

A signup sheet is in the entryway and/or on the bulletin board to sign up to bring lilies, tulips, daffodils and/or other spring flowers in memory of someone on Easter Sunday. Please list your name and the person(s) that they are in memory or honor of. The list will be included in the worship folder on Easter.

On Saturday, April 28^th the youth and adults are invited to participate in packaging food for starving children around the world at “Kids Against Hunger” in Aberdeen. The time has not been set yet, but it will be about 2 hours in length. Set aside this time on your schedule and be part of this mission event. I pray that we will be able to go “in mass” and be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who will receive the food. Look for more details in the April newsletter and upcoming worship folders.

On Sunday, April 29^th a joint worship service is being planned. It will be held at Britton UMC and the service will be followed by a potluck meal. Beverages & plates will be provided by the host church. The worship team would also like to invite volunteers to join together from the three churches to present special music during worship. Please let Pastor Nancy or members of the worship team know if you would like to participate (Pam Moeckly, Vicki Renner, Vergie Wallace, Bev Dinger, Stephanie Frohling, Kathy Heinrich, Yvonne Gibbs, Carol Hanse, Geri Rasmussen & Judy Pierson).

Prayer list and announcements for March 18

Prayer Requests

 Dick Thompson, Darold Borman (friends of Pastor Nancy)

Britton: Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Bette & Bill Haywood,  Marge Edwards, Bernice Benda, Rose (Doris’ sister), Bette Haywood’s sister Linda, Tiffany from Sisseton, Journey--1^st grader with cancer, Dick Moeckly, Anne Zitlow, Cliff Olson, Rev. Steve Schroeder, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy

 Claremont: Rev. Marilyn Spurrell, Wayne Pahl and friend Sarah, Mark Hoines, Rev. Wayne Tieszen, Annie Tieszen, Rev. Jim Cissell, Mark Rasmussen, Larry(Sandy) Sanderson,  Elizabeth Sanderson, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Laronda Becker

Congratulations to Colin & Lacey Cutler on the birth of their daughter on March 13^th. Proud Grandparents are Sherm & Nancy Cutler.

 Hecla: Kate Dinger, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover.

Families of Dolly McCarlson, Harriet Larson, Carol Dinger, Don Hinrichs,

 Wendell Lewis & Charlie Berg

Those Serving in the military overseas:

Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen, Jr, William Gibbs, Michael Swanson,

 Alex Swanson

Upcoming Events

Sunday School: 8:30AM-Britton, 9:45AM-Claremont, 10AM-Hecla

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

March 20^th 2-6pm Office Hours-HUMC

7:30pm Britton Bible Study

March 21^st 8:30am Marshall Co, Ministerial

9:30am Britton Bibl Study

11am-5pm BUMC Office Hours

6:15pm Light Supper at BUMC

7pm Lenten Service at BUMC

March 22^nd 9:30am Claremont Bible Study

Thoughts to Ponder

“Most people are bothered by those passages in Scripture which they cannot understand. The Scripture that troubles me the most is the Scripture I understand.”      - Mark Twain

Opportunities to Grow in Faith

Lenten services will continue each Wednesday through the season of Lent at 7PM. The services will rotate between the churches and will be preceded by a light meal.  On March 21^st  the service will be at Britton UMC.  All churches are invited and encouraged to participate each week at the host church.

Britton UMW invites you to a Spring Brunch, on Saturday, March 24 at 10:00AM. The guest speaker will be Holly Hoffman, from Eureka, SD, who was a contestant on the TV program “Survivor”. Her message will be inspiring and exciting. There is no cost for the brunch. You are invited to come and be inspired. Please call Pam Moeckly if you plan on attending at 448-2213 or email her at cmoeckly@venturecomm.net

**The Beth Moore Bible Study will began at Britton UMC on Tuesday, March 13^th and March 14th at 9:30am. The study will be on James and is a 8 week study. It’s not too late to join the study group. Come and learn more about God’s mercies.

**The study also began at Claremont UMC on Thursday, March 15^st. It’s not to late to join in. We will meet every Thursday at 9:30am.  

 

Kelly Bushby has been on our prayer list since December and she continues to have ongoing treatments. At this point her husband is returning to work and she will be starting radiation treatments in Aberdeen. Volunteers are being requested to drive her to and from the appointments in Aberdeen. Please contact Terri Traxinger (294-5812) or Randy Bushby (994-2801) if you are available to assist them.

Hecla UMC will be having Easter worship at 7am on April 8^th followed by a breakfast. Correction: UMW will be furnishing the meal and an offering will be received to cover the cost. Plan on attending this time of worship and fellowship and celebrate Christ’s resurrection with great Joy.

Prayer list and announcements for March 11

Prayer Requests

 Dick Thompson, Darold Borman (friends of Pastor Nancy)

Britton: Carlene Pierson, Bette & Bill Haywood, Alice Moeckly, Marge Edwards,

Bernice Benda, Rose (Doris’ sister), Bette Haywood’s sister Linda, Tiffany from Sisseton, Journey--1^st grader with cancer, Dick Moeckly, Anne Zitlow, Cliff Olson,

Rev. Steve Schroeder, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy

 Claremont: Rev. Marilyn Spurrell, Wayne Pahl and friend Sarah, Mark Hoines,

 Rev. Wayne Tieszen, Annie Tieszen, Rev. Jim Cissell, Mark Rasmussen, Larry(Sandy) Sanderson,  Elizabeth Sanderson, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Laronda Becker

 Hecla: Kate Dinger, Howard Peterson, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),

Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner,

Steve Glover.

Families of Dolly McCarlson, Harriet Larson, Carol Dinger & Don Hinrichs

Those Serving in the military overseas:

Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen, Jr, William Gibbs, Michael Swanson,

 Alex Swanson

Upcoming Events

Sunday School: 8:30AM-Britton, 9:45AM-Claremont, 10AM-Hecla

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

March 11^th 12:15pm Claremont Administrative Council

March 13^th 2-6pm Hecla Office Hours

7pm Hecla Administrative Council

March 13^th 7:30pm Britton Bible Study

March 14^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

6:15pm Light Supper at CUMC

7pm Lenten Service at CUMC

March 15^th 9:30am Claremont Bible Study

March 17^th 9am-12noon Leadership Training at Hecla UMC

12:30pm BCH PPRC meeting at HUMC

Thoughts to Ponder

“If I were the devil, one of my first aims would be to stop folks from digging into the Bible.”                                                                - James I. Packer

Opportunities to Grow in Faith

Lenten services will continue each Wednesday through the season of Lent at 7PM. The services will rotate between the churches and will be preceded by a light meal.  On March 14^th the service will be at Claremont UMC.  All churches are invited and encouraged to participate each week at the host church.

Sign up sheets are posted in the entry way of CUMC and BUMC and on the counter of fellowship hall at HUMC for serving a light meal for the Lenten services. Claremont will host March 14th, Britton on March 21st and Hecla on Mar. 28th. The meal will be served at 6:15pm and worship will be at 7pm. There will also be a time of coffee fellowship after the service.

Britton UMW invites you to a Spring Brunch, on Saturday, March 24 at 10:00AM. The guest speaker will be Holly Hoffman, from Eureka, SD, who was a contestant on the TV program “Survivor”. Her message will be inspiring and exciting. There is no cost for the brunch. You are invited to come and be inspired.

**A Beth Moore Bible Study will begin at Britton UMC on Tuesday, March 13^th at 7:30pm and on Wednesday, March 14th at 9:30am. The study will be on James and is a 8 week study. Please contact Andrea K. if you will be attending to order the workbook.  A Signup sheet is on the bulletin board.

**The study will also begin at Claremont UMC on Thursday, March 15^st at 9:30am. Please contact Pastor Nancy to order a workbook.

 

Kelly Bushby has been on our prayer list since December and she continues to have ongoing treatments. At this point her husband is returning to work and she will be starting radiation treatments in Aberdeen. Volunteers are being requested to drive her to and from the appointments in Aberdeen. Please contact Terri Traxinger (294-5812) or Randy Bushby (994-2801) if you are available to assist them.

Hecla UMC will be having Easter worship at 7am on April 8^th followed by a potluck breakfast. Speak to Kathy Heinrich about the menu and what you are able to bring. Come and join in the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection and in a time of fellowship.

Prayer list and announcements for March 4

Opportunities to Grow in Faith

Lenten services will continue each Wednesday through the season of Lent at 7PM. The services will rotate between the churches and will be preceded by a light meal.  On March 7^th the service will be at Hecla UMC.  All churches are invited and encouraged to participate each week at the host church.

Britton UMW invites you to a Spring Brunch, on Saturday, March 24 at 10:00AM. The guest speaker will be Holly Hoffman, from Eureka, SD, who was a contestant on the TV program “Survivor”. Her message will be inspiring and exciting. There is no cost for the brunch. You are invited to come and be inspired.

Britton UMW will be hosting a Book Browsing & Bake Sale on Saturday, March 10^th from 10am-3pm at the church. Donations of books may be brought to the church at any time. Signup sheets for the bake sale will be posted in the near future.

Sign up sheets are posted in the entry way of CUMC and BUMC and on the counter of fellowship hall at HUMC for serving a light meal for the Lenten services. Claremont will host March 14th, Britton on March 21st and Hecla on Mar. 28th. The meal will be served at 6:15pm and worship will be at 7pm. There will also be a time of coffee fellowship after the service.

**A Beth Moore Bible Study will begin at Britton UMC on Tuesday, March 13^th at 7:30pm and on Wednesday, March 14th at 9:30am. The study will be on James and is a 8 week study. Please contact Andrea K. if you will be attending to order the workbook.  A Signup sheet is on the bulletin board.

**The study will also begin at Claremont UMC on Thursday, March 15^st at 9:30am. Please contact Pastor Nancy to order a workbook.