In Adult Bible Class ~ this morning and in the weeks to come, beginning at about 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Centre (with coffee and goodies), we’ll consider “Christ is Risen Indeed!” (1 Corinthians 15) with LCMS Christians across the nation. Please join us as we grow in the Word!
Join Us for Summer Sunday School ~ downstairs at 9:45 today. All children between the ages of 3 to 12 are welcome to join us.
The “Stories” of Faith and Life ~ tell us much about ourselves and our Savior and His great love for us! Please join us for the next Midweek services (Wednesdays beginning at 6:30 p.m.) as we consider stories about Jesus and us, and as the Holy Spirit works to strengthen our faith and improve our lives.
Celebrate Your True Freedom in Christ ~ next Sunday at 8:15 or 11 a.m. We’ll rejoice in the freedom which is ours through Jesus and ALL He has done for us and our salvation, and we’ll thank God for 250 years of blessings for our nation!
First Lutheran Church July Calendars ~ are available in the foyer TODAY.
The God’s Love Servant Event ~ is today! Meet at God’s Love at 2:30 p.m. Thanks!
Please Join Us for a Midweek Pot-Blessing Supper ~ on Wednesday, July 1, at 5:30 p.m. We provide the chicken and you bring the sides. Hope to see you there!
Please Help Fill Our Large LWML Mite Box ~ in the foyer with your loose change, dollars, and checks. The mites collected will be used for local, district, and national LWML grants. Visit the LWML Montana District website, mtdistrictlwml.org, for more info.
The Church Office ~ will be closed on Friday, July 3.
Altar Guild Members ~ Our Altar Guild is looking for one or two people who are willing to join us in preparing and clearing the altar for Holy Communion in our early services. We will be glad to provide training. If you are interested, please talk with Bill Spellman.
Do You Have a Large Church Key? ~ For security reasons, the church doors have been re-keyed and your large key will no longer work. Key cards still work and if you desire one, please contact the Office. If you would be so kind as to deposit your metal key in the container on the Office Desk, we would appreciate it. Thank you. The Trustees
Thank You ~ to the Mitchell Family and helpers for preparing, setting up, and cleaning up our Midweek Fellowship Supper last Wednesday. If you would like to help with a Midweek Supper and/or dessert, sign-up sheets are by the kitchen window.
Vacation Bible School (VBS) ~ Vacation Bible School is scheduled for the week of August 10-14. On our Tropical Trek we will discover how God finds us wherever we are in our lives. Please register children between the ages of 4 to adult online at this address: https://vbsmate.com/events/firstlutheranchurchhelenamt/31511#contact. Join us!
First Lutheran School is Hiring ~ We are seeking one or more individuals to assist us in coverage for the 2026-27 school year. We are currently in need of a lunchtime teacher (M-F, 11:15-12:30) and an after-care teacher (M-F, 3:00-4:30). Please prayerfully consider these positions and connect with Sue Taylor if you are interested.
Without You We Have Nothing! ~ Please remember to start collecting items for our Annual Garage Sale on September 26.
Helena Food Share Items ~ In July, we are collecting meals in a can (spaghetti, ravioli, chili, hearty soups). Please place any donations under the mailboxes in Ziegler Hall. Thank you!
On The Lutheran Hour Next Sunday ~ Hear Lutheran Hour Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler: “Bloom Where You’re Planted.” Blessing, in a Biblical sense, means God’s favor in any circumstance, no exceptions, because there is no place or circumstance in which God does not belong (Genesis 39:21). 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.
Stepping Stone Garden ~ Would you like to order a stepping stone for our “stepping stone garden” out in the front of the church? These stones can be purchased on Amazon under “Christian stepping stones.” Please only purchase stones that have Bible passages on them. Please check that the size is at least 9″ x 9″. If you have any questions, please talk to Charlie Mueller at (406) 461-7837.
Cards 4 Kids! ~ Patriotic greeting cards, summer correspondence, birthday, and general assortment cards are available TODAY in Ziegler Hall for 50¢ apiece! Send some special greetings to someone you care about and support our youth programs at the same time.
Many thanks to all of you for your support! Janice Larison
Please Pray for ~
+ Those Needing God’s Help and Healing ~ and other members and friends of our congregation and school dealing with struggles of body and soul!
+ 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!
+ Each of Us ~ that we may see that, by God’s amazing grace in Jesus, our Savior, our life is part of God’s greater story!
+ His Mighty Help ~ in our lives and the lives of others to carry our burdens of body and soul, and to be burden-bearers, one for another, in His Name!
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!
+ Gifting Us ~ with strengths and talents and abilities to be mercifully used for the benefit of others and the growth of His Church throughout creation!
+ Giving Us Jesus ~ to carry our burdens when we, alone, cannot (especially our forgiveness, life, and salvation)!
All Praise and Thanks to God ~ for Pastor Miller’s successful surgery. Please pray to our healing Lord as Pastor continues to recuperate and fully recover. Thank you to all for your expressions of love and concern.
The Flowers on the Altar Today ~ are given in glory and thanks to God by Pastor Miller who received the lovely bouquet from the Human Care ladies. Please enjoy them!