“Just As If I’d … Never Sinned?” ~ Wouldn’t that be wonder-full? It is indeed wonderful and true in Jesus Christ our Lord! Please join our Adult Bible Class in the Fellowship Centre, as we continue to consider what this all means, beginning at about 9:30 a.m. (after food and fellowship) today, and you’ll be blessed!

Join Us for Sunday School ~ downstairs at 9:45 today. All children between the ages of 3 to 12 are welcome to join us.

Leaping by Faith ~ sounds like fun, but what does the writer to the Hebrews encourage in our Epistle (Hebrews 11:1-40) for our Divine Services next Sunday (beginning at 8:15 and 11 a.m.)? Take a leap and join us for Word and Sacrament.

A Midweek Pot-Blessing Supper ~ will be served on Wednesday, August 6, at 5:30 p.m. We provide the chicken and you bring sides. Please join us!

Take a Midweek Break ~ Wednesday (beginning at 6:30 p.m.) to praise and worship our gracious God, to be blessed hearing His Word, and to receive the gifts He is waiting and wanting to give us through His Word and Sacraments!

Employment Opportunities at First Lutheran School ~ First Lutheran School is seeking two individuals to fill our lunch care provider (1.5 hours for 2 days a week) and after school care teacher (2.5 hours for 3 days a week) during the 2025-26 school year. If you love kids and sharing God’s Word with them, please prayerfully consider one or both positions. Let the church office know you wish to apply. Thanks!

A Big Thank You ~ to Pastor and Shari Miller and helpers for preparing, setting up, and cleaning up our Midweek 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) ~ The “Epic Australian Adventure” will be during the week of August 11-15. See the link on our church website to register a child or to volunteer.

VBS Donations ~ We are in need of donations of food and supplies for the snack station at VBS. We can also accept monetary donations. (Make checks out to “First Lutheran Church” with “VBS” in the memo line.) A white board with a variety of requests is in the Fellowship Hall. If you choose to take a requested item, please sign your name and what you will provide. All donations need to be at the church TODAY and placed in the kitchen on the counter near the dishwasher. Thanks in advance for your generosity.

Attention all Vacation Bible School (VBS) Volunteers! ~ We will all be gathering in the Fellowship Hall after the late service on August 10 for a final organizational meeting and decorating. If you are available to assist with preparing the church building for our “Epic Australian Adventure,” please join us.

Joy Vibe Family Lake Day and Picnic Date Change! ~ On Saturday, August 30, we will be heading to Park Lake for a day of family fun, exploration, and water fun! Bring your swim accessories, towels, canoes, kayaks, and flotation devices. A good spot will be saved ahead of time. Picnic provided! Arrive by noon or earlier. Lunch is tentatively planned to start at 12:30 p.m. Please note calendar change!

Sign Up to Attend the First-Ever Church Retreat ~ on Saturday, September 6! Make plans now to attend the retreat at Cane Ridge Retreat Center. We’ll focus on God’s gift of prayer and even put that great gift into action. You’ll be glad you came!

Summer Women’s Event? ~ Due to scheduling conflicts, no Summer Women’s Event will be held this year, but all are encouraged to be part of our Church Retreat on Saturday, September 6. Plan ahead for our First Lutheran Women’s Christmas Event on December 11!

A Sign Up Sheet to Help Organize ~ Garage Sale donations will be available on Sunday, August 17. Please give prayerful consideration to a shift or two. It’s a great chance to meet your First Lutheran Faith Family and get a peek at the treasures available at our Priceless Sale! Priceless means you give so that we can give to benevolent community organizations, plus to other needs of our First Lutheran Family. Thank you! The Garage Sale will be Saturday, September 13.

Do You Have Any Hanging Racks ~ for clothing we could use at the Human Care Ministry Garage Sale? If so, please text or call Laurie at (406) 439-7075. Thank you!

Helena Food Share Items ~ In August, we are asking for snack donations for “Kid’s Packs.” Items such as protein bars, protein snacks, fruit cups, and the like for healthy lunches are appreciated! Please place any donations under the mailboxes in Ziegler Hall. Thank you!

On The Lutheran Hour Next Sunday ~ Hear Lutheran Hour Speaker Emeritus Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus speak on “Writing Him Off.” After Jesus claimed the Old Testament was written about Him, the people of His hometown wrote Him off (Luke 4:21-32). 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.

Options Clinic Ongoing Donations ~ Thank you to all who kindly donate new and lightly used baby items to Options Clinic! Please see the latest “baby wish list” next to the Options Donation Box under our church mailboxes. Larger items (such as strollers and infant car seats) are now welcomed in their expanded facility. A Baby Boutique is set up with tiny clothing, toys, books, and more, for ages up through about 2 years. Prospective parents can shop for free as they earn points taking parenting classes. Your generous donations are appreciated by the babies and those who care for them.

Please Pray for ~

+ Those Needing God’s Help and Healing ~

+ People in Our Nation and Across the Globe ~ for God’s protection, deliverance, and care in these days, weeks, and months of anxiety and crisis!

+ 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.

+ Each of Us ~ for His help in finding “the good life” not in eating, drinking, and making merry, but in faith in Christ who gave His life to grant us the best life ever!

And Praise God for ~

+ Our Sunday Brunch Bunch ~ for the yummy stuff they share and the fellowship opportunities they help create each week for our Sunday worshipers!

+ 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!

+ Sending Jesus to Win for us and to Grant Us ~ life to the full, real life in Him by grace through faith, ours through His Word and Sacraments!

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