“Baptism, Death, and Resurrection” ~ is our Romans 6 Adult Bible Class today in the Fellowship Centre, beginning at about 9:30 a.m. with coffee and goodies! Join us for the marvelous assurances of our God in His mighty, life-giving Word.

A Midweek Fellowship Supper ~ Please join us for a Midweek Pot-Blessing Supper on January 7, 2026! If you would like to help with a Midweek Supper and/or dessert, sign-up sheets are by the kitchen window.

Could You Use a Midweek Faith-Lift? ~ Receive God’s forgiveness, life, mercy, and grace as you worship and praise Him, this and every Wednesday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 7.

The Baptism of Our Lord ~ has great meaning for us and for our baptismal life. We’ll consider what God’s Word has to say about Jesus’ baptism and ours in our worship with Word and Sacrament next Sunday, beginning at 8:15 and 11 a.m. You are welcome to worship Him with us!
A Young Adult Bible Study ~ will start Sunday, January 18, at 9:45 with Sue Taylor. Young adults between the ages of 18(ish) to 28(ish) are encouraged to join us. Mark your calendars and meet us in the library/music room.

PRO-8: The Bible Study for Men ~ meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. in the church basement. PROverbs 8: “Does not wisdom cry out … To you, O MEN, I call, and my voice is to the sons of MAN.” Making wise unto salvation. Questions? Call or text Rick Northrup (406-422-7319) or Bill Spellman (307-631-1384).

Altar Guild Workers ~ please sign up TODAY for January 2026! Thank you.

Registration is Open for the 2026-27 School Year! The first two weeks of January are open only to Members of First Lutheran Church and School for school registration. We are offering an early bird registration fee special (50% off) through February. Contact Sue Taylor for information and registration forms.

A Pastor’s Discovery Class ~ will be forming soon! Participants will study the basics of God’s Word. Some will prepare to become active members of our congregation. Some are seeking answers about the Bible and about life. If you or someone you know would benefit from the truths in God’s Word just waiting to be discovered, please let Pastor Miller know.

Thank You! ~ Once again the Helena First Lutheran family answered the call! Thank you for passing your blessings on to our developmentally disabled friends with the blankets you purchased. Let’s all pray that the love you’ve shown through these gifts will remind the recipients of the love Jesus has for each of us and that’s what we celebrate at Christmas.

Sunday Treats ~ Our Sunday morning Bible Study has grown! We appreciate all the wonderful treats brought in for us to share. Please consider purchasing some store-bought cookies for our kitchen pantry. It helps when we run a little short! Thank you.

God’s Creation 2026 Calendars ~ Our youth are selling God’s Creation calendars, as a fundraiser. They are available for $10 each or 2 for $18. These beautiful calendars, with inspiring verses, will look lovely in your home and make wonderful gifts. Thank you for supporting our youth.

What is the Vocation of a Lutheran Teacher? ~ Lutheran teachers function as an extension of parental authority in the lives of the children they teach; They work alongside parents. Our teachers are considered “ministers” of the church. As servants of the church’s school ministry, teachers assist in teaching the Word to the students in their care. Everything the teacher does brings the Word of God to bear upon the life of the school and the students. All teachers in our school serve the Lutheran Church and shall teach in accordance with the faith of the Lutheran Church. *The Theology and Philosophy of Lutheran Education, May 2025

Helena Food Share Items ~ Thanks to your generosity, we collected 56 pounds of food in December. In January, we are collecting meals in a can, cereal, and granola bars to be used in children’s packs. Please place any donations under the mailboxes in Ziegler Hall. Thank you.

On The Lutheran Hour Next Sunday ~ Hear Guest Lutheran Hour Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler speak on solidarity and how Christians understand their relationship to Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus, the Son of God, went where we had gone so that we might go where He goes (Romans 6:5). The Lutheran Hour may be heard Sundays on Christian Satellite Network, 91.1 FM, at 8 a.m., and on Sirius XM 131, Family Talk.

Please Pray for ~

+ Those Needing God’s Help and Healing ~

+ Our World, Our Nation, Our Communities, and Our Neighborhoods ~ for God’s protection, deliverance, and care in these days, weeks, and months of trials, tribulations, and troubles!

+ All Who are Living in the Darkness ~ of sin, sorrow, and death, that the message of the Light of Christ may shine in us and through us to them to enlighten their hearts and lives with faith in Jesus as their Savior!

And Praise God for ~

+ Friends in Christ, in Our Congregation and Beyond ~ who are there to help us in our times of need to God’s glory and our good!

+ Blessing Us to Be a Part of His Mission and Ministry ~ to bless others in Jesus Name, with the tithes, and offerings, and gifts we can give!

+ Giving Jesus, our Savior ~ to be the Light of the World and our Lord and Savior from sin, death, and the devil!

Our Thanks to God ~ and to those who respond to God’s great love, in service to our Lord and to us this Sunday: