Prayer list and announcements for October 28

Prayer Requests

Britton: Family of Duane Carlson, Jeff Grupe, Joan Paulson, Susan Sletto, Arnie, Deb Mack, June Rabenberg, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,   Brenda Vrchota,   Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Jerry Sanderson, Amanda Sem, Cortland McCranie, Carol Sortlund, Families of Dean  Haaland, Sandy Sanderson and Judie Kimball;  Cole Truebenbock, Kathryn Cutler,  Jessie Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s niece), Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, , Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Rod Heinrich, Bernard Colestock, Larry Freid, Family of Steve Glover; Dave Dinger, Darlene Scott, Ed Mitchell, Duane Skoglund, Alta Aman, Ron Hyatt,  Family of Marvin Elsen;  Derwin Bushby, 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-8:15am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am

October 28^th 10:30-2pm Benefit & Silent Auction for Steve Glover at Hecla

Community Center

            12:10pm Claremont Administrative Council meeting

                       3:00pm Britton UMC Congregational Meeting

October 30^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

October 31^st 9:30am Britton Bible Study

                        11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

November 1^st 9:30am Claremont Bible Study                  

November 4^th Remember to change your clocks (fall back one hour)

                        5-7pm Hecla Fall Turkey Supper at Hecla Community Center

Thought to Ponder

 “Almost everything that matters is difficult.”
                                                        —Rainer Maria Rilke

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

North Highland United Methodist Church, in conjunction with the leaders of Spirit Lake Ministry, is once again inviting us to participate in the Shoebox Christmas Project. Shoeboxes and donations need to be delivered to North Highland by November 21^st. Please have the shoeboxes to the church by Sunday, November 18^th so they can be delivered on time to Aberdeen. Thank you in advance for your generosity and your willingness to reach out to those in need.

Benefit Dinner AND Silent Auction for the Steve Glover Family on Sunday, October 28th, 2012 at the Hecla Community Center from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The silent auction will close at 1:30 p.m.  Donations for the silent auction can be left at the Britton-Hecla Elementary office or Frohling Meats in Hecla.  An account has been set up at any First Savings Banks of SD for donations.   Steve had been fighting a chronic lung disease and was awaiting a lung transplant in Rochester.  He passed away Sunday, October 15.

Our annual Charge Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14^th. Britton United Methodist Church will be the hosting church this year. A meal will be served beginning at 6pm. The meeting will follow at 7pm. Everyone is invited (Britton, Claremont & Hecla folks) to attend and be a part of the planning of the church for the next year.

Reports for Charge Conference

To the chairs of Finance, Trustees, Christian Education, UMW and the Lay Servant Leader: annual reports for the Charge Conference are due in the church office by Monday, November 12^th. They may be emailed to the church at claremontumc@nvc.net or to Pastor Nancy at nancyserving@gmail.com or left on Pastor’s desk. 

 Britton United Methodist Church will be having a Congregational meeting on Sunday, October 28^th at 3pm. The topics of discussion are related to repairs needed on the parsonage and the church. Please be sure to join us for this important meeting and help the Trustees and Administrative Council make decisions regarding the needs. Your thoughts and suggestions are valued and needed. Coffee and dessert will be served after the meeting.

Hecla United Methodist Church will be having their annual Fall Turkey Supper on Sunday, November 4^th from 5-7pm at the Hecla Community Center. Mark your calendars and come and enjoy good food and fellowship.

Prayer list and announcements for October 21

Prayer Requests

Britton: Arnie, Deb Mack, June Rabenberg, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,  Lana Schott,  Brenda Vrchota,   Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Brett Gibbs’ mother in law, Jerry Sanderson, Amanda Sem, Cortland McCranie, Carol Sortlund, Families of Dean  Haaland, Sandy Sanderson and Judie Kimball;  Cole Truebenbock, Kathryn Cutler,  Jessie Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s niece), Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, , Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Larry Freid, Family of Steve Glover; Dave Dinger, Darlene Scott, Ed Mitchell, Duane Skoglund, Alta Aman, Ron Hyatt,  Family of Marvin Elsen;  Derwin Bushby, 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

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

The Bible Study “Embraced by God” continues to meet at Britton UMC on Wednesdays at 9:30am and at Claremont UMC on Thursday’s at 9:30am. Come and be a part of this wonderful study about God’s love.

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:15am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am

October 23^rd 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

October 24^th 9:30am Bible Study at Britton

                      11am-5pm Office Hours at Britton

                      6:30pm Confirmation Class at Claremont

October 25^th 9:30am Bible Study at Claremont

October 28^th 10:30-2pm Benefit & Silent Auction for Steve Glover at Hecla Community Center

             

Thought to Ponder

God made you for relationship with Him, You can see Him everywhere you look—if you have eyes to see.

 

North Highland United Methodist Church, in conjunction with the leaders of Spirit Lake Ministry, is once again inviting us to participate in the Shoebox Christmas Project. Shoeboxes and donations need to be delivered to North Highland by November 21^st. Please have the shoeboxes to the church by Sunday, November 18^th so they can be delivered on time to Aberdeen. Thank you in advance for your generosity and your willingness to reach out to those in need.

The Britton-Hecla Student Council Carnival will be on Friday, October 26th from 6:00 to 8:30.  There will be games, prizes, and food -fun for everyone! Come & join us!

Pleasant Valley Church

FALL DINNER & BAKE SALE

Sunday, October 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Serving soup, sandwiches, and pie; Raffle items include:  full size afghan, baby afghan, monks cloth afghan, quilt.

Benefit Dinner AND Silent Auction for the Steve Glover Family on Sunday, October 28th, 2012 at the Hecla Community Center from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The silent auction will close at 1:30 p.m.  Donations for the silent auction can be left at the Britton-Hecla Elementary office or Frohling Meats in Hecla.  An account has been set up at any First Savings Banks of SD for donations.   Steve had been fighting a chronic lung disease and was awaiting a lung transplant in Rochester.  He passed away Sunday, October 15.

Our annual Charge Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14^th. Britton United Methodist Church will be the hosting church this year. A meal will be served beginning at 6pm. The meeting will follow at 7pm. Everyone is invited (Britton, Claremont & Hecla folks) to attend and be a part of the planning of the church for the next year.

To the chairs of Finance, Trustees, Christian Education, UMW and the Lay Servant Leader: annual reports for the Charge Conference are due in the church office by Monday, November 12^th. They may be emailed to the church at claremontumc@nvc.net or to Pastor Nancy at nancyserving@gmail.com or left on Pastor’s desk. 

Thank you to everyone who helped to make the Harvest & Hunter’s Breakfast and Silent Auction a success. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you for serving.

Prayer list and announcements for October 14

Prayer Requests

Britton: Deb Mack, June Rabenberg, Families of Bernice Benda, Robert Stavic, Ron Ogren and Donna Thom; Donna Vietor, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price,  Lana Schott,  Brenda Vrchota,   Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Brett Gibbs’ mother in law, Jerry Sanderson, Amanda Sem, Courtland McCranie, Carol Sortlund, Families of Dean  Haaland, Sandy Sanderson and Judie Kimball;  Cole Truebenbock, Kathryn Cutler,  Jessie Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s niece), Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, , Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Duane Skoglund, Alta Aman, Ron Hyatt,  Family of Marvin Elsen; Kate Dinger, Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Steve Glover.

Those in the military:

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

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:15am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am

            October 14^th 2pm Worship at Spruce Court

                                  3pm Worship at Wheat Crest Hills

            October 16^th 1pm-5pm Hecla Office Hours

            October 17^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

                                  11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

                                  1pm Britton Membership Team

                                  6-8pm Britton-Hecla Youth Group

                                  6:30-8pm Claremont Youth Group

October 18^th 930am Claremont Bible Study

October 20th: 7:45am-9:30am Claremont’s Harvest & Hunter’s Breakfast & Silent Auction

Thought to Ponder

‘I must do something’ always solves more problems than “Something must be done.”

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

The Bible Study “Embraced by God” continues to meet at Britton UMC on Wednesdays at 9:30am and at Claremont UMC on Thursday’s at 9:30am. Come and be a part of this wonderful study about God’s love.

Warm-Up Marshall County Coat Drive

Oct. 19 -20, 2012        10 a.m. - noon

Marshall County Community Building

Donation of new or clean, gently used coats,

hoodies, snowpants, and water-proof adult and children

gloves can be left at any Britton/Claremont/Langford Church.

For more information call Pam or Terry Price (448-2248) 

Claremont United Methodist Church is hosting a Harvest & Hunter’s Breakfast on Saturday, October 20^th from 7:45am to 9:30am. Proceeds from the breakfast will help with costs related to updating the sound system. Mark your calendar and come and enjoy a time of food and fellowship. The youth will also be holding a silent auction of many kinds of items in conjunction with the breakfast to raise funds for the mission trip next summer.

Today we will be receiving a special offering to support World Communion Sunday. All proceeds will be used to provide scholarships for students going into ministry across the country. Please prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond to this effort.

North Highland United Methodist Church, in conjunction with the leaders of Spirit Lake Ministry, is once again inviting us to participate in the Shoebox Christmas Project. Shoeboxes and donations need to be delivered to North Highland by November 21^st. Please have the shoeboxes to the church by Sunday, November 18^th so they can be delivered on time to Aberdeen. Thank you in advance for your generosity and your willingness to reach out to those in need.

The Britton-Hecla Student Council Carnival will be on Friday, October 26th from 6:00 to 8:30.  There will be games, prizes, and food -fun for everyone! Come & join us!

Pleasant Valley Church

FALL DINNER & BAKE SALE

Sunday, October 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Serving soup, sandwiches, and pie; Raffle items include:  full size afghan, baby afghan, monks cloth afghan, quilt.

The Britton Lions Club is supporting a Community Blood Drive on Monday, October 15^th from 11:30am to 5:30pm at the  Britton Community Building. Call 448-5904 or 448-2949 to set up an appointment.

Prayer list and announcements for October 7

Prayer Requests

Rev Greg Kroger, Dakotas Conference Bishop’s Assistant.

Britton:  Families of Bernice Benda, Robert Stavic, Ron Ogren and Donna Thom; Donna Vietor, Gayel Erickson, Tim Johnson, Linda & Kenny Price, Robin Timmerman, Chase Timmerman, Levi Timmerman, Lana Schott, Jack moeckly, l

Brenda Vrchota, Sandy, Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Dick Moeckly, Cliff & Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.

Claremont:  Families of Judie Kimball, Sandy Sanderson, Dean Haaland, Jordan Hanson, and Todd Gefroh; Cole Truebenboch, Kathryn Cutler, Jesse Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s niece) Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:  Alta Aman, Ron Hyatt, Family of Perry Peterson, Kate Dinger, Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Steve Glover.

Those in the Military:  Lee Osterloh, David Rasmussen, jr., Ryan Jones, Ryan Vrchota, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson, William Gibbs.

Upcoming Events

October 7  Bishop’s Gathering @Fargo First Church 3:30pm

October 9  Hecla Office hours 1-5pm

                  Hecla Ad Council 7:30pm

October 10 Britton Bible Study 9:30am

                   Britton Office hours 11-5

                   Confirmation@CUMC 7pm

                   Hecla Bible Study @Bec Dinger’s 7pm

October 11 Claremont Bible sstudy 9:30am

October 12 Aberdeen Ministry Team 9am

The BHHS Cross Country Team is holding a Soles 4 Souls shoe drive. It takes place from Oct. 1-12 and you can drop your shoes off at the HS office, or the Wellness Center. You can also give $$ for shipping. Your extra pair could be their first….Learn more @ GiveShoes.org  

Address for

  Steve Glover
St Mary's Hospital1216 2nd Street
Rochester,Minn. 55902

Domitilla Bldg 6 D
Room 6-282

Phone# 507-287-5136

Prayer list and announcements for September 30

Prayer Requests

Rev. Greg Kroger, Dakotas Conference Bishop’s Assistant.

Britton: Families of Bernice Benda, Robert Stavic, Ron Ogren and Donna Thom; Donna Vietor, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price, Robin Timmerman, Chase Timmerman, Levi Timmerman, Lana Schott,  Jack Moeckly, Brenda Vrchota,  Sandy, Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Families of Sandy Sanderson, Dean  Haaland, Jordan Hanson, and Todd Gefroh;  Cole Truebenbock, Kathryn Cutler,  Jessie Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s niece), Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Duane Skoglund, Darlene Scott, Alta Aman, Ron Hyatt,  Family of Perry Peterson, Kate Dinger, Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Steve Glover.

Those in the military:

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

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:15am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am

            October 2^nd-6^th Pastor at Leadership Conference

            October 4^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

                               6:30pm Youth Group at Britton

                               6:30pm Youth Group at Claremont

                               7pm Hecla Bible Study at Bev’s

            October 5^th 9:30am Claremont Bible Study

            October 7^th 3:30pm Bishop’s Gathering at Fargo First

            October 9^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

                               7pm Hecla Administrative Council Meeting

            October 10^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

                                 11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

                                 6:30pm Confirmation at Claremont

                                 7pm Hecla Bible Study at Bev’s

            October 11^th 9:30am Claremont Bible Study

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

Our new Bishop, Rev. Bruce Ough, will be in our district (Eastern Sunrise) on Sunday, October 7^th at Fargo First UMC at 3:30pm. There will be a time of worship and of fellowship.

The Bible Study “Embraced by God” will be held at BUMC on Wednesdays at 9:30am and at CUMC on Thursday’s at 9:30am. Come and be a part of this wonderful study about God’s love.

First United Methodist Church of Aberdeen will be hosting a 2 day video presentation of “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” on Friday, October 12^th from 7-10pm and Saturday, October 13^th from 9am-12:30pm. The cost is $18 for a single and $35 for a couple. Tickets are available online at www.laughyourway.com and look for the events tab or call 866.525-2844.

Pastor Nancy will be attending the Leadership Institute Conference at UM Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Ks from Tuesday, October 2^nd through October 6^th. If pastoral needs arise, please call her cell phone (294-7388).

The Marshall County Food Pantry will be having their annual coat give away the end of October. They are seeking donations of coats, new or gently used and snow pants. Please bring your donations to the church by October 18^th.

UMW Prayer vigil is October 1; Claremont’s time is 2:00-2:45pm.  Please pray for an end to domestic violence.

             

Prayer list and announcements for September 23

Prayer Requests

Rev. Greg Kroger, Dakotas Conference Bishop’s Assistant.

Britton: Families of Bernice Benda, Robert Stavic, Ron Ogren and Donna Thom; Donna Vietor, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson,  Linda & Kenny Price, Robin Timmerman, Chase Timmerman, Levi Timmerman, Lana Schott,  Jack Moeckly, Brenda Vrchota,  Sandy, Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Families of Dean  Haaland, Jordan Hanson, and Todd Gefroh;  Cole Truebenbock, Kathryn Cutler Jessie Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s niece), Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Larry (Sandy) Sanderson, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Alta Aman, Ron Hyatt,  Family of Perry Peterson, Kate Dinger, Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Steve Glover.

Those in the military:

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

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:15am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am

September 23^rd 12:10pm Claremont Admin Council

September 25^th  1-4:30pm Hecla Office Hours

 5pm Britton Trustees Meeting

6pm Britton Finance Meeting

                        7pm Britton Administrative Council Meeting

September 26^th  No Bible Study at Britton this week.

                        11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

6:30pm Confirmation Class at BUMC

                        6:30pm Claremont UMW “The Ties That Bind”

                        7pm Bible Study in Hecla

September 27^th 9:30am Claremont Bible Study

                        Pastor in Fargo for Training all day

September 30^th 9:00am Joint Sunday School at CUMC

                        10:00am Joint Worship Service at CUMC

                        11:10am Potluck Meal at CUMC

Thought to Ponder

“Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.”

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

Our new Bishop, Bruce Ough, will be in our district (Eastern Sunrise) on Sunday, October 7^th at Fargo First UMC at 3:30pm. There will be a time of worship and of fellowship.

Claremont UMW invites you to attend a supper and program entitled “The Ties That Bind” on Wednesday, September 26^th at 6:30pm. Tickets are $8 and reservations are necessary. Please call Merlene Dunlavy at 294-7805 or 294-5805 to make reservations.

The Bible Study “Embraced by God” will be held at BUMC on Wednesdays at 9:30am and at CUMC on Thursday’s at 9:30am. Come and be a part of this wonderful study about God’s love.

First United Methodist Church of Aberdeen will be hosting a 2 day video presentation of “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” on Friday, October 12^th from 7-10pm and Saturday, October 13^th from 9am-12:30pm. The cost is $18 for a single and $35 for a couple. Tickets are available online at www.laughyourway.com and look for the events tab or call 866.525-2844.

On Sunday, September 30^th we will be having a joint (Britton-Claremont-Hecla) worship service at Claremont UMC at 10:00am. All Sunday schools are invited to join the Claremont youth and children at 9am for classes and to practice a song to sing during worship. Please note the time of the worship service and mark your calendars. We will have a time of fellowship and food with a potluck meal following the service.

Prayer list and announcements for September 16

Prayer Requests

Rev. Greg Kroger, Dakotas Conference Bishop’s Assistant.

Britton: Family of Robert Stavic, Family of Ron Ogren, Donna Vietor, Sonia Wolf, Gayle Erickson, Tim Johnson, Jayden Meyer,  Linda & Kenny Price, Robin Timmerman, Chase Timmerman, Levi Timmerman, Lana Schott,  Jack Moeckly, Brenda Vrchota,  Sandy, Joan Anderson, Roger Andrews, Carlene Pierson, Bernice Benda, Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Family of Dean Haaland, Kathryn Cutler, Family of Jordan Hanson, Cole Truebenbock, Family of Todd Gefroh, Jessie Rasmussen, Betty Beck, Kristina Bjorklund, Kim (Jackie’s neice), Tiffany Valnes, Annie Tieszen, Larry (Sandy) Sanderson, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:  Family of Dean Haaland, Alta Aman, Ron Hyatt,  Family of Perry Peterson, Kate Dinger, Derwin Bushby, Claudette’s niece, Norman Krause, Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter), Kelly Bushby, Linda Smallwood, Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece), Steve Glover.

Those in the military:

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

Upcoming Events

Worship: Hecla-8:15am; Britton-9:30am; Claremont-11am

September 18^th  1-5pm Office Hours in Hecla

                         7pm BCH PPRC at HUMC

September 19^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

                        11am-4pm Office Hours in Britton

                        4pm Britton Lay Leadership Team

                        6:30pm Youth Group meets at BUMC & CUMC

September 20^th 9:30am  Claremont Bible Study

September 23^rd 12:10pm Claremont Admin Council

September 25^th 6pm Britton Finance Meeting

                        7pm Britton Administrative Council Meeting

September 26^th 6:30pm Confirmation Class at BUMC

                        6:30pm Claremont UMW Supper

September 30^th 9:00am Joint Sunday School at CUMC

                        10:00am Joint Worship Service at CUMC

                        11:10am Potluck Meal at CUMC

Thought to Ponder

“Watch your thoughts for they become words. Watch your words for they become actions. Watch your actions for they become habits. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny! What we think we become.”                   Meryl Streep in the film “Iron Lady”

Opportunities to Grow, Serve & Share

The annual Ingathering has a new name and location. This year it is called Dakotas Market Place and will be held on September 22, 2012 at First UMC in Sioux Falls, SD. The format remains the same with auctions, gathering of kits for UMCOR, and lunch. Pastor Nancy will be going and will take any kits along. Please have the kits to the church no later than September 19^th.

Our new Bishop, Bruce Ough, will be in our district on Sunday, October 7^th at Fargo First UMC at 3:00pm. There will be a time of worship and of fellowship.

Claremont UMW invites you to attend a supper and program entitled “The Ties That Bind” on Wednesday, September 26^th at 6:30pm. Tickets are $8 and reservations are necessary. Please call Merlene Dunlavy at 294-7805 or 294-5805 to make reservations.

The Bible Study “Embraced by God” will be held at BUMC on Wednesdays at 9:30am and at CUMC on Thursday’s at 9:30am. Come and be a part of this wonderful study about God’s love.

Britton UMW invites you to their annual Homecoming Pie Sale on Friday, September 21^st after the parade. Mark your calendar and make sure you come and have a piece of homemade pie. All proceeds of the sale will go to support the Marshall Co. Food Pantry. See you there!!

Britton Fire Department invites you to come and have a pancake breakfast with them on Sunday, September 16^th at the Fire Hall. Free will donations will be accepted