Prayer list and announcements for October 27

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches;  Recovery from snowstorms in western So. Dakota; Spiritual guidance and direction for those who came forward at the IWT event.

Britton: Joyce Steiha, Pauline  Nelson,  Carol Moeckly, Robin Timmerman, Kendra Kadoun; Foster family, Neal Frey,  Ruthie Moeckly, Nick Heitmann, Nick Olson,  Clay Erickson,  Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont:  Carrie Pulfrey, Chase Larson, Gus Perkins, Drucilla Hinrichs, Bernice Docter, Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler,  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:  Kate Dinger,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Lynda Smallwood.

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

Oct 27^th 2pm worship at Spruce Court

3pm Worship at Wheat Crest Hills

Oct 28^th Pastor out of town on personal day

Oct 29^th 2-5:30pm Hecla Office Hours

Oct 30^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

11:30-5pm Britton Office Hours

6:30pm Britton-Hecla Youth Group

6:30pm Claremont Youth Group at the Parsonage

Oct 31^st 9:30am Claremont Bible Study

November 3^rd Hecla’s Annual Fall Turkey Dinner

Our Annual Charge Conference is scheduled for Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 5:00pm. Hecla UMC will be hosting this year. Mark your calendars and be sure to attend this important meeting in the life of our community of faith.  Reports from the trustees, Christian education, and UMW from each church are due by November 10^th. Please send them to Pastor Nancy or Judy Pierson at jlpierson@nvc.net.

Hecla UMC will be having their annual Fall Turkey Supper on Sunday, November 3^rd at the Hecla Community Center. Mark your calendars and join in for fun, food and fellowship. Sign up sheets for donations of food and volunteers will be placed on the kitchen counter in the near future.

 

There will be a Household Shower for Chad & Darcy Albrecht at the Columbia Legion on Sunday, October 27^th from 2-4pm. Chad & Darcy lost their home in a fire last spring and are now moving into a new home.

 

Thank you to all who donated items to the Marshall Co. Food Pantry and to the Bakken Oil Rush mission. Your generosity is appreciated by many and will touch many lives in the Dakotas.

Prayer list and announcements for October 20

 

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches;  Recovery from snowstorms in western So. Dakota; Spiritual guidance and direction for those who came forward at the IWT event.

Britton: Joyce Steiha, Pauline  Nelson,  Carol Moeckly, Robin Timmerman, Kendra Kadoun; Foster family, Neal Frey,  Ruthie Moeckly, Nick Heitmann, Nick Olson,  Clay Erickson,  Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy. 

Claremont: Bob Cutler,  Carrie Pulfrey, Chase Larson, Gus Perkins, Dawn Perkins, Drucilla Hinrichs, Bernice Docter, Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler,  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Family of Janice Landreth, Family of Violet Dinger,  Larry Sullivan, Kate Dinger,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Lynda Smallwood.

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

October 21-23^rd Pastor at Lake Poinsett for Board of Ordained Ministry meeting

October 23^rd 9:30am Britton’s Bible Study

October 23^rd 6:30pm BCH Youth Group at Britton

October 24^th 9:30am Claremont’s Bible Study

October 24-26^th Marshall Co Food Pantry Coat Give Away

Prayer list and announcements for October 13

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches  Toronadoes in Iowa & Nebraska last week. Recovery from snowstorms in western So. Dakota; Spiritual guidance and direction for those who came forward at the IWT event.

Britton: Pauline  Nelson,  Carol Moeckly, Robin Timmerman, Kendra Kadoun; Foster family, Neal Frey,  Ruthie Moeckly, Nick Heitmann, Nick Olson,  Clay Erickson,  Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Austin Docter, Bob Cutler,  Carrie Pulfrey, Chase Larson, Dawn Perkins, Drucilla Hinrichs, Bernice Docter, Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler,  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Family of Janice Landreth, Family of Violet Dinger,  Larry Sullivan, Kate Dinger,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Lynda Smallwood.

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

October 15^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

 7pm Britton Admin Council meeting

October 16^th 9:30am Britton Bible Study

11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

6:30pm B-C-H Youth Group at Britton

October 17^th 9:30am Claremont’s Bible Study at the church

October 19^th 7:30am-9:30am Fall Breakfast at Claremont UMC

October 24-26^th Marshall Co Food Pantry Coat Give Away

 

The Marshall Co. Food Pantry will be hosting a coat give away on October 24-26^th. Donations of gently used or new coats of all sizes are requested. The coats may be dropped off at each of the churches or taken to the Britton Community Center and left at the food pantry. Donations will be received through October 24^th at noon. Thank you in advance for supporting this project and in helping others to stay warm this winter.

 

The Annual Fall Breakfast at Claremont UMC will be held on Saturday, October 19^th from 7:30-9:30am. The cost is a donation. The menu includes ham and eggs, hash brown casserole, bacon, sausage gravy and biscuits, fruit, rolls, coffee and juice. Bring friends along and enjoy a time of good food and fellowship before the pheasant hunting begins. All proceeds will go toward the cost of the pending roof repair of the church. See you there!

 

Youth group for Britton-Claremont-Hecla will meet on Wednesday October 16^th at 6:30pm at Britton UMC. All youth from 7^th through 12^th grade are invited to attend. Come and bring a friend!

Prayer list and announcements for October 6

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches, Impact World Tour Event on Oct 9^th in Britton, SD;  Flooding in Colorado, fires on Jersey shore.

Britton: Carol Moeckly, Robin Timmerman, Kendra Kadoun; Foster family, Neal Frey,  Ruthie Moeckly, Nick Heitmann, Family of Sylvia Kilker, Nick Olson,  Clay Erickson,  Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Bob Cutler,  Carrie Pulfrey, Chase Larson, Dawn Perkins, Drucilla Hinrichs, Bernice Docter, Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler,  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Family of Bob Chamberlain,  Family of Janice Landreth, Family of Violet Dinger, Family of Maurice Scott,  Larry Sullivan, Kate Dinger,  Doyle Burkhart,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Lynda Smallwood.

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
October 8th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours
October 9th 9:30am Britton Bible Study
October 9th 11:30am-4:30 pm Britton Office Hours
6:30pm Youth Groups gather at Britton UMC
7pm Impact World Tour at Britton-Hecla School
October 10th 9:30am Claremont Bible Study
October 11th 9am Aberdeen Ministry Team
October 13th Bibles Presented to 3rd graders during worship
October 15th 7pm Britton Admin Council meeting

 Announcements

Impact World Tour is an evangelistic movement focusing on bringing the message of Christ to communities around the world. (Similar to a Billy Graham Event, only for a new generation) Britton will be hosting an event on Wednesday, October 9^th at the Britton-Hecla School Auditorium at 7:00pm.  There is no cost for the event. Parents, children and youth of all ages are invited.

 

Our Annual Charge Conference is scheduled for Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 5:00pm. Hecla UMC will be hosting this year. Mark your calendars and be sure to attend this important meeting in the life of our community of faith.  Reports from the trustees, Christian education, and UMW from each church are due by November 10^th. Please send them to Pastor Nancy or Judy Pierson at jlpierson@nvc.net.

 

Hecla UMC will be having their annual Fall Turkey Supper on Sunday, November 3^rd at the Hecla Community Center. Mark your calendars and join in for fun, food and fellowship. Sign up sheets for donations of food and volunteers will be placed on the kitchen counter in the near future.

 

Claremont UMC will be hosting their Fall Breakfast on Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 8am-9:30am. Free will donations will be accepted. All proceeds will go toward the church roof repair fund. Sign-up sheets for donations of food and for volunteers are on the entryway table. This will be a great time of food, fellowship and fun!

Prayer list and announcements for September 1st

Prayer Requests
 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches
Britton: Sylvia Kilker, Nick Olson, Doris Olson, Clay Erickson, Dawn Nip, Marge Thoelke, Walt Roehr, Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Family of Kay Wiggins (Kirk & Randy’s sister),  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.
Claremont: Bernice Docter, Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler, Sarah Frey’s father, Family of Annie Tieszen, George Dahl & Harold Winburn;  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.
Hecla: Family of Violet Dinger, Family of Maurice Scott,  Larry Sullivan, Family of Eugene Angle and Betty Knecht,  Kate Dinger,  Doyle Burkhart,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Linda Smallwood.
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
Sept 2nd 2:30pm Funeral for Violet Dinger at HUMC
September 3rd 10-12:30pm Hecla Office Hours
Sept 4th 8:30am Marshall Co. Ministerial
11-4pm Britton Office Hours
Sept4th 7pm Britton UMW
September 8th 9:45am Sunday School begins in Claremont UMC
12noon Potluck meal after worship to celebrate beginning of Sunday School
Sept 9th 2:30pm Haiti Solar Oven Project Coffee

Impact World Tour is an evangelistic movement focusing on bringing the message of Christ to communities around the world. Britton will be hosting an event on Wednesday, October 9th at the Britton-Hecla Amacher Auditorium.  It takes many hands, hearts, prayers and funds to support this type of event. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 600 people who will attend the event. In addition to the event three special teams will be holding school assemblies in Britton-Hecla and Langford focusing on how to build character a couple of days before the event.  Each team has a different gift of speaking and entertaining (Polynesian dancing, skateboarding tricks, and power/strength demonstrations). While this may seem to be a doubtful way to bring the message of Christ to the communities, it has been proven to work very well and has impacted many lives for Christ. There are
opportunities to help make this a successful event. Some involve training to share our faith in Christ, some are organizing, some are participating in prayer groups, some helping with meals, some helping with ushering/setting up the stage, some are data entry. This is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to our community, both those involved in growing their faith and those who don’t personally know Christ. Please prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond to this opportunity to spread God’s Word so that more youth/adults  will come to know God’s love, grace and mercy; so that they will become disciples of Christ; so that they are able, empowered and equipped to bring others to know God’s love as well. Many lives will be impacted by this event for God’s kingdom. Contact Pastor Nancy regarding any questions/concerns  and opportunities to serve.

Sunday, September 8th Sunday School will resume at 9:45am at Claremont UMC. Mark your calendar and invite the children and youth in your family and the community to come and be a part of this time of learning about Jesus and growing in faith. The children will be singing during the worship on that day. There will also be a POTLUCK lunch following worship to celebrate this wonderful day of new beginnings. Beverages and plates/utensils will be provided. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!
Sunday School will begin at Britton UMC on September 8th, at 8:30am for 4yr olds through 6th grade.

Haiti Solar Oven Project
Montas Joseph, Haitian director of the Haiti Solar Oven Partners (HSOP), and Raymonde Joseph, HSOP training director, will visit 25 communities in the Dakotas during September 2013.
The Joseph’s are employed by Haiti Solar Oven Partners, a Brookings, SD-based mission of the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Founded 14 years ago, HSOP is directed by missionary Rick Jost.
Montas & Raymonde will be in Britton, SD on Monday, September 9th at 2:30pm at the Britton UMC. Refreshments will be served.  Weather permitting (need lots of sun), Raymonde will bake a cake in one of the solar ovens and this will be served as part of the refreshments at event. Montas will present a short video and give a short presentation regarding the project and how it has been helping the Haitian people survive and thrive.  Come, bring a friend, and learn more about the project and how the funds raised this past spring were put to use and helped so many people.

Prayer list and announcements for August 25

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches

Britton: Nick Olson, Doris Olson, Clay Erickson, Dawn Nip, Marge Thoelke, Walt Roehr, Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Family of Kay Wiggins (Kirk & Randy’s sister),  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Kenny Frey, Patsy Cutler, Sarah Frey’s father, Family of Annie Tieszen, George Dahl & Harold Winburn;  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla: Family of Maurice Scott,  Larry Sullivan, Family of Eugene Angle and Betty Knecht,  Violet Dinger, Kate Dinger,  Doyle Burkhart,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Linda Smallwood.

Those in the military:

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

Impact World Tour is an evangelistic movement focusing on bringing the message of Christ to communities around the world. Britton will be hosting an event on Wednesday, October 9^th at the Britton-Hecla Amacher Auditorium.  It takes many hands, hearts, prayers and funds to support this type of event. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 600 people who will attend the event. In addition to the event three special teams will be holding school assemblies in Britton-Hecla and Langford focusing on how to build character a couple of days before the event.  Each team has a different gift of speaking and entertaining (Polynesian dancing, skateboarding tricks, and power/strength demonstrations). While this may seem to be a doubtful way to bring the message of Christ to the communities, it has been proven to work very well and has impacted many lives for Christ. There are opportunities to help make this a successful event. Some involve training to share our faith in Christ, some are organizing, some are participating in prayer groups, some helping with meals, some helping with ushering/setting up the stage, some are data entry. This is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to our community, both those involved in growing their faith and those who don’t personally know Christ. Please prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond to this opportunity to spread God’s Word so that more youth/adults  will come to know God’s love, grace and mercy; so that they will become disciples of Christ; so that they are able, empowered and equipped to bring others to know God’s love as well. Many lives will be impacted by this event for God’s kingdom. Contact Pastor Nancy regarding any questions/concerns  and opportunities to serve.

 Sunday, September 8^th Sunday School will resume at 9:45am at Claremont UMC. Mark your calendar and invite the children and youth in your family and the community to come and be a part of this time of learning about Jesus and growing in faith. The children will be singing during the worship on that day. There will also be a POTLUCK lunch following worship to celebrate this wonderful day of new beginnings. Beverages and plates/utensils will be provided. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!

 God’s love has produced many miracles, large and small. One of these is the life-sustaining power of blood. We have the ability to share this miracle of life; to pass it along to others. The opportunity to share your healthy blood with those less fortunate will be on Monday, August 26^th 11:00am to 6:00pm at the Britton Community Center. Please call Kathy Erickson at 448-2900 to schedule an appointment. Our church supports this blood drive for United Blood Services who supplements the blood need of our local and surrounding hospitals. On behalf of those who will benefit, thank you.

 Haiti Solar Oven Project

Montas Joseph, Haitian director of the Haiti Solar Oven Partners (HSOP), and Raymonde Joseph, HSOP training director, will visit 25 communities in the Dakotas during September 2013.
The Josephs are employed by Haiti Solar Oven Partners, a Brookings, SD-based mission of the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Founded 14 years ago, HSOP is directed by missionary Rick Jost.
Montas & Raymonde will be in Britton, SD on Monday, September 9^th at 2:30pm at the Britton UMC. Refreshments will be served.  Weather permitting (need lots of sun), Raymonde will bake a cake in one of the solar ovens and this will be served as part of the refreshments at event. Montas will present a short video and give a short presentation regarding the project and how it has been helping the Haitian people survive and thrive.  Come, bring a friend, and learn more about the project and how the funds raised this past spring were put to use and helped so many people.

Prayer list and announcements for August 18

Prayer Requests

 The Oil Rush Mission field in western ND. Spiritual growth & new vitality in our churches

Britton: Clay Erickson, Dawn Nip, Marge Thoelke, Walt Roehr, Erla Ringer, Paula Olson,  Family of Kay Wiggins (Kirk & Randy’s sister),  Reana B and family,  Daphne,  Susan Sletto,  Gayle Erickson, Linda & Kenny Price,  Joan Anderson, Judy Andrews,  Dick Moeckly, Cliff Olson, Bonnie Olson, Luke Storley, Cindy.  

Claremont: Family of Annie Tieszen, George Dahl & Harold Winburn;  Verl Cutler, Nnea Stanley, Ginger Vickers,  Kathryn Cutler,  Kristina Bjorklund,  Tiffany Valnes, Patty Anne (niece of Don  Miller), Laronda Becker.

Hecla:Family of Maurice Scott,  Larry Sullivan, Family of Eugene Angle and Betty Knecht, Family of Howard Peterson,  Violet Dinger, Kate Dinger, Heather Wilson, Doyle Burkhart,   Darlene  Scott,  Martha  Ackerman (Janet’s mother),  Bernard Colestock, Ed Mitchell,  Pam (Alma Bagley’s daughter),  Linda Smallwood.

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

August 20^th 11am-3pm Hecla Office Hours

August 21^st 11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

August 26^th Deadline for newsletter information

September 8^th 9:45am Sunday School begins in Claremont UMC

12noon Potluck meal after worship to celebrate beginning of Sunday School

The Marshall County Ministerial is organizing an evangelism event for the youth of our communities. The event is organized through Impact World Tour, a division of Youth With a Mission. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 9^th at the Britton-Hecla Amacher Auditorium.  This is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to our youth, both those involved in growing their faith and those who don’t personally know Christ. To help make this event a success many hands, many prayers and financial support will be needed. Please prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond to this opportunity to spread God’s Word so that more youth will come to know God’s love, grace and mercy so that they will become disciples of Christ, so that they are able/equipped to bring others to know God’s love as well.

Sunday, September 8^th Sunday School will resume at 9:45am at Claremont UMC. Mark your calendar and invite the children and youth in your family and the community to come and be a part of this time of learning about Jesus and growing in faith. The children will be singing during the worship on that day. There will also be a POTLUCK lunch following worship to celebrate this wonderful day of new beginnings. Beverages and plates/utensils will be provided. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!