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

Partiality, Favoritism, or Grace? ~ is what God has us consider and discuss in today’s Bible Study based on James 2, beginning at about 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Centre (with coffee and goodies). Please join us and grow with us in God’s Word!

Our New Membership Class ~ begins 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!

Please Join Us for a Midweek Fellowship Supper ~ on Wednesday, October 28, at 5:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Celebrate the Saints ~ and God’s work in the hearts of all believers this Wednesday, beginning at about 6:30 p.m. Please join us and receive God’s amazing blessings with your friends in Christ!

“For All the Saints” ~ we’ll sing next Sunday, November 5, in our 8:15 and 11 a.m. Divine Services. (You might be surprised to learn who some of these saints might be?). Please join your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ in these festival services of praise!

God’s Love Servant Event ~ is TODAY. Meet at God’s Love at 2:30 p.m.

Altar Guild Workers ~ sign up TODAY to get on the November calendar.

Note Calendar Change: ~ Deadline for November First Word articles is this Wednesday, October 28, at 5 p.m. Articles may be emailed to [email protected] or a hard copy placed in The First Word box in the church office. November calendars and your First Word will be in your mailbox by November 5 or 6. Check the bulletin for updated info!

Daylight Savings Time Ends ~ next Sunday, November 1. Set your clocks back!

Attention: Cribbage Players ~ We would like to start a Cribbage Night for all who are interested. Our projected starting date is Friday, October 30, 6:30 p.m., at the church. For more info, contact either Bill Spellman or Larry Laposky.

Thank You ~ to the Millers, the Taylors, the Hollatzes, and all 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.

First Edition Book Club ~ will meet on Saturday, November 7, at the home of Joyce Burgett. Please RSVP to Joyce by Wednesday, November 4, at (406) 439-2707.

2027 “God’s Creation” Calendars ~ Our school is currently selling “God’s Creation” calendars and magnetic notepads as a fundraiser. The calendars 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. These beautiful calendars and notepads will look lovely in your home and make wonderful Christmas gifts. Please see the display in the Fellowship Hall to view the items and make your purchases. Thank you for supporting our school.

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.

Helena Food Share Items ~ In October we are collecting canned meals, cereal, oatmeal, and baking items (flour, sugar, cake mixes). Gluten-free items are appreciated. Please place any donations under the mailboxes in Ziegler Hall. Thank you!

Cards 4 Kids! ~ Autumn-themed greeting cards for Halloween and Thanksgiving are available TODAY in Ziegler Hall! Packages of 8 cards are $5, with proceeds going to our youth programs here at First Lutheran Church. I appreciate all the donated cards, stickers, and envelopes that you have donated. Thank you! Janice Larison

On The Lutheran Hour Next Sunday ~ Hear Lutheran Hour Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler: “What We Will Be.” What we will be has not yet appeared. But even now, we are God’s adopted children, through faith in Christ (1 John 3:2). 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 ~ “Today God continues to defend and aid His people, those who trust in His Son as their Savior. God is ever with us. He preserves His Word and Church despite the constant attack of the devil, the unbelieving world, and false teachers. God provides for all our needs of body and soul, even in times of great need and conflict. God is our refuge. His Word endures forever. His grace and power never fail.” From Meditations on Favorite Scriptures: Devotions for a Year – Life Quote from Lutherans For Life o lutheransforlife.org.

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!

+ 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!

+ Returning His Church ~ to the truth of His powerful Word, that we may always dwell in His forgiveness, life, salvation, and love, through Jesus Christ, His Son, our Lord!