Local church happenings
Brookings First UMC provides funds, hands and hearts to Habitat to Humanity
Photo and story by Brookings Daily Register.
First United Methodist Church provided $100,000 worth of funding and significant amounts of labor for Brookings Area Habitat's 65th house, in honor of former members Lloyd Darnall and David McCaa.
Lloyd Darnall and David McCaa were members of First United Methodist Church in Brookings, and both were long-time volunteers with Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity, building many local homes for the organization.
When Habitat started working on houses 64, 65 and 66, FUMC made the decision to sponsor house 65 in memory of Darnall and McCaa, said Dan McColley, executive director of Habitat.
“Wade Miller, the senior pastor, was instrumental in getting the church on board,” McColley said.
Ultimately, FUMC provided $100,000 worth of funding and significant amounts of labor. Church members worked on the house, youth group members dumped rock in the holes, and the church’s missions committee coordinated the effort, he added.
Jodelle Greiner, The Brookings Register reported the details here.
Youth are invited to a New Year's Eve B.A.S.H.
Come and enjoy a fun New Year B.A.S.H! Have fun listening and singing along with the live band THRIVE, coming to workshops, worshipping, and enjoying some great food in Plankinton, SD! Hosted by Plankinton UMC.
B-bringing
A-anew
S-spiritual
H-heart
The cost is $7 per person. Click here for a registration form. You can download a informational flier here.
Click here for details or contact or contact Tara Bush via e-mail here.
Job opening—Director of Children and Youth Faith Formation
Grace UMC in Burnsville, MN is looking for an individual to serve as the Director of Children and Youth Faith Formation. "We are hoping to fill this position soon and will be accepting applications until December 19th," said Rev. Jen Anderson, Dakotas Conference elder appointed to Grace UMC.
