Prayer requests and announcements for February 3

Britton: Kay Hibben, Lacey Bush & infant son , Leah Bohlander, Father of Christina Bosse, Arden (Carlene Pierson’s Brother), Marvie Thom, Karen Weicker,  Joan Paulson, Susan Sletto,  Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Joe Martin, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Amanda Sem, Cortland McCranie, Carol Sortlund,   Kathryn Cutler, Vicki Beck, Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Maurice Scott, Martha Eckerman (Janet’s mother),  Family of Derwin Bushby and Viola Nordquist, Bernard Colestock, Darlene Scott, Ed Mitchell,  Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, 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

February 4-6^th Pastor Nancy at Conference in Aberdeen

February 5th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

February 6^th 1-5pm Britton Office Hours

February 6^th 6pm Britton-Hecla Youth Group

6:30pm Claremont Youth Group

February 13^th 6:30pm Ash Wednesday service at BUMC

Thought to Ponder

Jesus expressed “not a twinge of pity, but heartbroken compassion; not a

passing irritation, but terrifying anger; not a silent tear, but groans of

anguish; not a weak smile, but ecstatic celebration.” (G.Walter Hansen,

“The Emotions of Jesus and Why We Need to Experience Them,” Christianity Today

41/2 (1997):42ff.)

Announcements for 2-3-13

Lent officially begins on Ash Wednesday which is February 13, 2013. We will once again gathering on a weekly basis on Wednesday’s to journey with Jesus during this time of reflection and self-evaluation. We will be rotating the services as well. Ash Wednesday will be at Britton UMC, then 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. Service times for Holy Week are pending. 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 new Bible Study will be starting on February 13^th for Britton UMC and on February 14^th for Claremont. Britton UMC will meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30am and Claremont will meet on Thursday mornings at 9:30am. The title of the study is “Faithful, Abundant, True” and is presented by Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer, and Beth Moore. This is a 7 week study. Please let Pastor Nancy know as soon as possible if you would like to participate in the study so the appropriate amount of resources may be purchased.

 

Prayer list and announcements for 1-27-2013

Prayer Requests

Britton: Father of Christina Bosse, Family of Gloria Krutsinger ; Arden (Carlene Pierson’s Brother), Marvie Thom, Karen Wieker, Jeff Grupe, Joan Paulson, Susan Sletto,  June Rabenberg, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Joe Martin, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Amanda Sem, Cortland McCranie, Carol Sortlund,   Kathryn Cutler, Vicki Beck, Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:  Family of Derwin Bushby, Bernard Colestock, Darlene Scott, Ed Mitchell,  Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, 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

 January 29^th 1pm-5pm Hecla Office Hours

January 30^th 11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

February 3^rd Communion Sunday

February 6^th 6pm Britton-Hecla Youth Group

6:30pm Claremont Youth Group

Thought to Ponder

The Bible calls God’s people to live in a state of justice that far exceeds occasional moments of compassion and generosity. The call for justice is the expectation of God that all people will find adequate resources to enjoy life.              Lovett H. Weems Jr.

Lent officially begins on Ash Wednesday which is February 13, 2013. We will once again gathering on a weekly basis on Wednesday’s to journey with Jesus during this time of reflection and self-evaluation. We will be rotating the services as well. Ash Wednesday will be at Britton UMC, then 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. Service times for Holy Week are pending. The gatherings on Wednesday will begin at 6:30pm with the worship 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 new Bible Study will be starting on February 13^th for Britton UMC and on February 14^th for Claremont. Britton UMC will meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30am and Claremont will meet on Thursday mornings at 9:30am. The title of the study is “Faithful, Abundant, True” and is presented by Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer, and Beth Moore. This is a 7 week study. Please let Pastor Nancy know as soon as possible if you would like to participate in the study so the appropriate amount of resources may be purchased.

The email prayer chain is being updated. If you would like to be included in this prayer ministry please provide your email address to Pastor Nancy.

Prayer list and announcements for January 20

Prayer Requests

Britton: Father of Christina Bosse, Virginia Swanson, Family of Gloria Krutsinger, Arden (Carlene Pierson’s Brother), Marvie Thom, Karen Wieker, Jeff Grupe, Joan Paulson, Susan Sletto,  June Rabenberg, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers, Family of Phoenix Burmeister,  Amanda Sem, Cortland McCranie, Carol Sortlund,   Kathryn Cutler, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:  Bernard Colestock, Kate Dinger,  Darlene Scott, Ed Mitchell,  Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece).

Those serving with the military:

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

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:00am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am

January 22^nd 1-5pm Hecla’s Office Hours

6pm Britton’s Finance Meeting

6pm Hecla’s Choir Practice

7pm Britton Administrative Council Meeting

January 23^rd 11-5pm Britton’s Office Hours

6:30pm Confirmation class at Britton

7pm Hecla’s Bible Study at Bev’s

Thought to Ponder

“We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people to do the same.”       Marianne Williamson

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share Your Faith

Marshall County Ministerial invites you to attend a workshop on Saturday, March 2^nd from 9am to mid afternoon at First Lutheran Church in Britton. The workshop is “Walking Through the Bible- New Testament” and is a continuation of the ‘Walk Through the Bible-Old Testament’ that was held March 2012. Mark your calendars and look for additional information in the worship folders, newsletters and emails.

It’d time to update the emails for the prayer chain once again. There are several people on the list; however  there may still be some who would like to be a part of it. If you would like to be on the email prayer chain please give your email address to Pastor Nancy or Judy Pierson by January 31^st. Please also let them know if your email has changed or needs to be updated. Thank you for being a part of this vital ministry of prayer for those in need.

Prayer list and announcements for January 13

Prayer Requests

Britton: Arden (Carlene Pierson’s Brother), Marvie Thom, Karen Wieker, Jeff Grupe, Joan Paulson, Susan Sletto,  June Rabenberg, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Ginger Vickers, Family of Phoenix Burmeister, Carrie Pulfrey, Amanda Sem, Cortland McCranie, Carol Sortlund,   Kathryn Cutler, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:  Bernard Colestock, Darlene Scott, Ed Mitchell,    Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece).

Those serving with the military:

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

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:00am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am

January 15^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

7pm Hecla Administrative Council

January 16^th 11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

6pm Britton Youth Group

6:30pm Claremont Youth Group

7pm Hecla’s Bible Study at Bev’s

January 22^nd 1-5pm Hecla’s Office Hours

6pm Britton’s Finance Meeting

7pm Britton Administrative Council Meeting

7pm Hecla’s Bible Study at Bev’s

January 23^rd 11-5pm Britton’s Office Hours

6:30pm Confirmation class at Britton

Thought to Ponder

“…. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart?" – Alexander Solzhenitsyn

We are glad you joined us today to share in worship. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. May you know and experience God’s grace and love in the days ahead.

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share Your Faith

Marshall County Ministerial invites you to attend a workshop on Saturday, March 2^nd from 9am to mid afternoon at First Lutheran Church in Britton. The workshop is “Walking Through the Bible- New Testament” and is a continuation of the Walk Through the Bible-Old Testament that was held March 2012. Mark your calendars and look for additional information in the worship folders, newsletters and emails.

I would like to update the emails for the prayer chain once again. I have several people on the list; however I have a feeling there are some that are being left out that would like to be a part of it. If you would like to be on the email prayer chain please give your email address to Pastor Nancy or Judy Pierson by January 31^st. Please also let them know if your email has changed or needs to be updated. Thank you for being a part of this vital ministry of prayer for those in need.

Prayer list and announcements for January 6

Prayer Requests

Britton: Pat Renner, Jim Bush, Arden (Carlene Pierson’s brother), Marvie Thom, Karen Weicker, Dorothy Schneider, Jeff Grupe, Joan Paulson, Susan Sletto, Deb Mack, June Rabenberg, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,   Brenda Vrchota,   Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Ginger Vickers, Family of Phoenix Burmeister, Carrie Pulfrey, Lorrie Sanderson, Pearle Pahl, Amanda Sem, Cortland McCranie, Carol Sortlund,  Cole Truebenbock, Kathryn Cutler, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:  Ted Yd III, Family of Celestia James, Bernard Colestock, Family of Steve Glover;  Ed Mitchell,  Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece).

Those serving with the military:

Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen Jr., Ryan Jones, Ryan Vrchota,

 Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson, William Gibbs

Upcoming Events

       Jan 9^th 11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

                 6:30pm Confirmation class in Claremont

       Jan 11^th 9am Aberdeen Ministry Team meeting

Prayer list and announcements for December 30

Prayer Requests

Britton: Hayden Schultz, Arden (Carlene Pierson’s brother), Marvie Thom, Karen Weicker, Jeff Grupe, Joan Paulson, Susan Sletto, June Rabenberg, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,   Family of Brenda Vrchota,   Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Family of Janet Timmerman, Family of Phoenix Burmeister, Carrie Pulfrey, Pearle Pahl, Amanda Sem, Carol Sortlund,  Cole Truebenbock, Kathryn Cutler, Betty Beck, Vicki Beck, Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, , Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:   Bernard Colestock,  Ed Mitchell,  Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece).

Those serving with the military:

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

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:00 am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11:00am

Dec. 30^th 12:10pm  Claremont Administrative Council      

Dec. 31^st-Jan 8^th Pastor Nancy on vacation

       Jan 2^nd 7pm Britton UMW

       Jan 9^th 11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

                 6:30pm Confirmation class in Claremont

       Jan 11^th 9am Aberdeen Ministry Team meeting

      

Thought to Ponder

The Kingdom of God is the place where God’s invisible rule is made visible, and the place where evidence of God’s presence is demonstrated through a community of people living in submission to God’s authority.                                  Rev. Mike Slaughter

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share Your Faith

Pastor Nancy will be out of town from December 31^st through January 8^th. Rev. Deb Mack will be on call during this time. If needs arise please call the following people to contact Pastor Deb:

            Claremont: Judy Pierson    294-5862

            Hecla:         Judy Lloyd       994-7127

            Britton:        Vicki Renner    228:9895

Voice Messages will be checked daily at the churches.

Thank you to everyone for your generosity on Christmas Eve. Your gifts will help those in need in our communities and around the world.

Prayer list and announcements for December 23

Prayer Requests

Britton:  Jim Bush, Arden (Carlene Pierson’s brother), Marvie Thom, Karen Weicker, Jeff Grupe, Joan Paulson, Susan Sletto,  June Rabenberg, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,   Brenda Vrchota,   Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Ginger Vickers, Family of Phoenix Burmeister, Carrie Pulfrey,  Pearle Pahl, Amanda Sem, Cortland McCranie, Carol Sortlund,  Cole Truebenbock, Kathryn Cutler, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Darlene Scott,  Ed Mitchell,  Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece).

Those serving with the military:

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

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:00 am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11:00am 

            Dec. 24^th 4:30pm Worship at Claremont UMC

                          6:00pm Worship at Hecla UMC

                          7:30pm Worship at Britton UMC

            Dec 26^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

                          12:30pm-5pm Britton Office Hours

            Dec 27^th  9:30am Claremont’s Bible Study

Thought to Ponder

 Poverty, in the deepest Biblical sense, is any kind of brokenness, whether it be in a personal or a cultural context, that restricts people from living in the fullness of humanity that God intends.

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share Your Faith

Christmas Eve services will be held on Monday, Dec. 24^th.

            Claremont UMC at 4:30pm

            Hecla UMC at 6:00pm

            Britton UMC at 7:30pm

Plan on attending and bring a friend as well. What a wonderful time to have someone learn about God’s love and the gift of love in Christ.

Hecla UMC has designated the Christmas tree in the entryway as the Giving Tree. Donations of non-perishable food items, mittens, hats and gloves may be placed on or around the tree. The food will be sent to the Marshall County Food Pantry and the other items will be sent to various agencies in SD.

The Christmas Eve Service offering will be given to a mission project.

Claremont & Hecla UMC’s will be sending theirs to the Marshall County Food Pantry; Britton UMC will be sending theirs to Heifer International. Prayerfully consider how God is calling you to respond to these needs.