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

In Our Adult Bible Class ~ today (and in the Sundays to come), we’ll take a closer look at the message of the lessons in our “Savior, Servant, Friend” Sundays in Lent Series. It all begins with food and fellowship at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Centre!

Jesus Touches Death, ~ defeats death, destroys death, stops death dead in its tracks, and gives us life through His death on the Cross and His Resurrection! Join us for Midweek Services this Wednesday at 12:10 and 6:30 p.m. for our celebration of the end of death and the beginning of life, real life in our Midweek Lenten series: “The Hand of the Lord!” The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated in our evening service.

A Fellowship Midweek Pot-Blessing Supper ~ will be served Wednesday, April 2, at 5:30 p.m. We provide the chicken and you bring the sides. We hope you will join us.

On the Calendar This Week ~ NO Confirmation Classes or HIS Kids! choir will be held on Wednesday, April 2, due to Helena Public Schools Spring Break.

“Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People” ~ is not only a hymn in Lutheran Service Book, it is also a command from God given to benefit us, and all who are His people. Next Sunday’s services, in our “Savior, Servant, Friend” series, remind us of that precious gift and the Giver who loves us and gave His Son to be our Comforter. Please join us at 8:15 or 11 a.m. for Divine Worship as we draw closer to Calvary’s Cross!

A Prayer Vigil ~ will be held at First Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 12, from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. Please sign up in Ziegler Hall for a time slot, even if you will be praying off site. If you have prayer requests, please place them in the prayer request basket or prayer request box. Thank you.

Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt ~ The Sunday School staff is planning an Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt for Saturday, April 19 (time TBD). We welcome everyone from the congregation, school, and community to join us. If you are interested in volunteering, please talk with Sue Taylor or Hanna Hollatz.

Easter Candy ~ The Sunday School is collecting candy for stuffing Easter eggs for the Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt. Can you donate a bag or two of small, individually wrapped candies or toys (that can fit in small plastic eggs)? Please place your donations in the basket in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you!

Easter Breakfast ~ Our Youth Advisory Committee is planning an Easter breakfast following the Easter SonRise service on Easter morning. We would love all our members, their families, and friends to join us for this special event. We will be providing more information in the weeks to come.

First Lutheran School ~ Our school is accepting registrations for the 2025-26 school year. Our classes are filling up quickly. If you are interested, please enroll your child(ren) soon. We want to be sure that our church families have the first opportunity to enroll in our Christ-centered classes.

Nominees Needed! ~ At the annual voters’ meeting in June, we need to elect a vice president (1-year term); a secretary (2-year term); a treasurer (2-year term); and two MMC at-large members (2-year term for each). Please prayerfully consider serving in one of these positions (the vice president must be a man). For information regarding duties, please contact President Jason Mercer.

Thank You ~ to the Human Care Ministry group and helpers for preparing, setting up, and cleaning up the Midweek Supper last Wednesday. Please sign up if you can help with a Midweek Supper and/or desserts for a meal.

Helena Food Share Items ~ For the month of March, you generously contributed 52 pounds of food to Helena Food Share. In April, we are collecting chili and chunky soup, canned and boxed meals, and condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise). Please place any donations under the mailboxes in Ziegler Hall. Thank you!

On The Lutheran Hour Next Sunday ~ Hear Lutheran Hour Guest Speaker Rev. Keith Haberstock on the topic, “Better Than I Deserve!” Jesus didn’t deserve to die on a cross, but He died and rose again in order to give us better than we deserve (John 12:1-11). 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.

Lutherans for Life ~ “Our Lord dwelt among us and consecrated and sanctified every human life from its very beginning at the moment of fertilization. And He demonstrated that neither age nor appearance nor ability – nor any lack thereof – improves or impairs anyone’s worth. God creates, redeems, and calls each one as His own.” Pastor Michael Salemink, Lutherans For Life – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life o lutheransforlife.org.

Please Pray for ~

+ Those Needing God’s Help and Healing ~

+ Our Legislators ~ as they make decisions which will affect the lives of every person living in our state and many even beyond.

+ Our Families ~ as we are faced with challenges from the devil, our world, and our own flesh, for the wisdom of His Word and His protection and deliverance from the tests and trials which threaten to tear husband and wife and children and our marriages apart.

+ The Trials, Troubles, Tribulations We Face, ~ that we will not face them alone, but with the power and presence of our Protecting friend: Jesus.

And Praise God for ~

+ Laying on Our Hearts ~ a deep concern for lives in danger in our nation and around the world through each moment of each day.

+ Blessing Us with Tithes, and Offerings, and Gifts ~ for the mission and ministries we carry out together, that we may bless others in Jesus’ Name!

+ The Protecting Presence of Jesus ~ with us through every situation of life we face, to help us and deliver us!

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