Our Congregation’s Mission ~ is sharing God’s Word with everyone, everywhere!

Need Help with Bridling the Beast in Your Body? ~ Please join us this morning in our study of James 3 (beginning at 9:30ish) in the Fellowship Centre to learn what God’s Word has to say regarding our words!

Our New Membership Class ~ has begun and will meet at 4 p.m. today. If you (or someone you know) is interested in becoming one of the newest members of our congregation (or in reviewing the basics), please see Pastor Miller today! You’ll be blessed studying God’s Word!

Midweek Fellowship “Thank You” Dinner ~ You won’t want to miss dinner before the Midweek Service this Wednesday November 11. Dinner is to thank all of YOU who donated, set up, worked, bought, packed, loaded, and promoted the Human Care Ministry Garage Sale – we’ll be making taco soup and serving a delicious fall dessert! Please join us at 5:30 p.m. Human Care Ministry

God’s Word ~ is our central focus in our Midweek Worship this Wednesday, beginning at 6:30 p.m.! Please join your fellow-believers for a midweek spiritual lift for your life!

How Are You Managing God’s Gifts ~ in these sometimes challenging days? Join us next Sunday in our 8:15 and 11 a.m. Divine Services for God’s direction in our faithful use of the multitude of His gifts to us! You’ll be blessed!

Midweek Thanksgiving / Older Wiser Loving Saints* Combined Dinner Event ~ Mark your calendars for Thanksgiving Dinner, with all the fixings, on Wednesday, November 18, 5 p.m. (note early time), for everyone interested. To ensure that Roger prepares enough food, please sign up in the Fellowship Hall today! *All of the OWLS are invited for this combined November Event.

Thank You ~ to Hanna Hollatz and helpers for setting up and cleaning up our Midweek Pot-Blessing Supper last Wednesday. If you would like to help with a Midweek Supper and/or dessert, sign-up sheets are by the kitchen window.

Employment Opportunity! ~ First Lutheran Church is seeking to hire an experienced accountant with bookkeeping and payroll experience beginning in 2027. If you have experience and are interested in learning more, please reach out to John Champagne or Steven Johnson.

2027 “God’s Creation” Calendars ~ Our school is currently selling God’s creation calendars, magnetic notepads, and Christmas cards as a fundraiser. The calendars and cards are available for $10 each, 2 for $18, or 5 for $40. The magnetic notepads are available for $5 each, 2 for $8 or 5 for $20. Please see the display in the Fellowship Hall to view the items. Thank you for supporting our school.

The First Lutheran Church Finance Board ~ is planning to resume meeting in 2027. If you are interested in learning about this opportunity, please contact John Champagne or Steven Johnson.

Fill a Shoebox ~ for Operation Christmas Child, enclose $10 for postage, and bring it back to church by November 15 (next Sunday). Contact Chantel Duty for details or see the display in the Fellowship Hall.

Helena Food Share Items ~ In November, we are collecting canned green beans, cream of mushroom soup, canned gravy, boxed stuffing, canned fruit, and toiletries. 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. Glenn Nielsen: “Fruitful Trees.” The tree of Christ’s cross bore life-giving fruit (Genesis 1:11-12; 1 Peter 2:24). 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.

Life Quotes ~ “And so, there’s a stage for every age, a place to use the talents we’re given and to see faith grow. Blessings to you all as you serve in the many ways God has prepared, as you see that we function together in one blessed Body. We will never tell Him that there’s nothing for us to do.” Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola, Guest Speaker on “The Lutheran Hour” – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life o lutheransforlife.org

Lutherans for Life (LFL) ~ LFL will meet on Wednesday, December 2, at 1 p.m. to continue our discussions and plans related to life issues. All are welcome to join us to be Gospel-motivated voices for life. Sue Taylor

Please Pray for ~

+ Those Needing God’s Help and Healing ~ members and friends of our congregation and school dealing with struggles of body and soul!

+ Those Among and Around Us ~ who have real needs of body and soul, that God will enable and enrich us to wisely and graciously help them to their good and His glory!

+ The Strengthening of Faith ~ that we each need to prepare our hearts and lives for day-to-day life in His kingdom, and His coming for the Church: His bride!

+ God’s Continual Reformation of His Church and Our Hearts ~ that through His Word He will guide us all our days.

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!

Choosing Us to Be His Own ~ living stones and royal priests to serve Him and one another in His kingdom!

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

SUNDAY, November 8
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
8:15 a.m. Worship (C)
9:30 a.m. Fellowship / Coffee
Sunday School / Bible Classes / HIS Kids! 11:00 a.m. Worship (C)
4:00 p.m. Pastor’s Discovery Class

MONDAY, November 9

TUESDAY, November 10
9:30 a.m. WOW Bible Study
12:00 noon GIFT Bible Study
5:15 p.m. School Advisory Committee
6:30 p.m. PRO 8 Bible Study

WEDNESDAY, November 11
10:30 a.m. First Lutheran School Chapel
11:00 a.m. WNT Bible Study
5:30 p.m. Midweek Supper
6:30 p.m. Worship
7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir

THURSDAY, November 12
12:00 noon Men’s Bible Study

FRIDAY, November 13
Pastor’s Day of Rest
9:00 a.m. Bulletin Folders

SATURDAY, November 14

SUNDAY, November 15
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
8:15 a.m. Worship (C)
9:30 a.m. Fellowship / Coffee
Sunday School / Bible Classes / HIS Kids! 11:00 a.m. Worship (C)
4:00 p.m. Pastor’s Discovery Class