“Paul’s Gospel” (the New-Testament Epistle to the Romans) ~ is our Adult Bible Class, today in the Fellowship Centre at about 9:30 a.m.! It’s a great time to study God’s Word with fellow-believers! Please join us!

Our Advent Devotions: “Our Dear Christ Enters In” ~ begin today! Pick up a copy for your family today (if you don’t already have one) and join your fellow-members of FLC as together we grow in faith and prepare for Christ’s comings through God’s Word!

Join Us for Advent Midweek Services ~ this Wednesday, December 3, at 12:10 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.! “God’s Family Tree” is our theme.

A Midweek Pot-Blessing Supper ~ will be served on Wednesday, December 3, 5:30 p.m. We provide the chicken and you bring the sides. Please join us.

“Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord!” ~ is more than a song title from a Christian rock opera of the past. It’s also the theme of the ministry of a Biblical character pointing to Jesus (see Matthew 3:1-12) and a theme for our Divine Worship next Sunday! Join us for this next “stop” in our Advent adventure at 8:15 or 11 a.m. as God encourages us to “Prepare the Way of the Lord!” in His Word!

A Big Thank You ~ to Pastor and Shari and helpers for preparing, setting up, and cleaning up our Midweek Fellowship Pizza Supper last Wednesday. If you would like to help with a Midweek Supper and/or dessert, sign-up sheets are by the kitchen window.

A Young Adult Bible Study ~ will soon be starting on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. Young adults between the ages of 18(ish) to 28(ish) are encouraged to join us. Please watch the announcements for more information.

God’s Creation 2026 Calendars ~ Our youth will be selling God’s Creation calendars, as a fundraiser, starting TODAY. They will be available for $10 each or 2 for $18. These beautiful calendars, with inspiring verses, will look lovely in your home and make wonderful Christmas gifts. Thank you for supporting our youth.

Get Wrapped Up With This! ~ In preparation for a special Christmas dinner put on for the Developmentally Disabled (DD) residents of our community, a Christmas tree has been decorated with ornaments by the Human Care Ministry. Help to undecorate the tree by taking an ornament(s), buy a blanket/throw, wrap it or put it in a gift bag, attach the ornament and place it near the tree by Sunday December 14. Everyone’s participation will help us reach our goal of 250 blankets for our DD friends. If you would like to get involved even further than buying a blanket, you can sign up to help serve at the Christmas dinner on December 18. There is a sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall.

The Christmas Women’s Event ~ will be on Thursday, December 11, at 6:30 p.m. Plan to bring a sweet or savory Christmas snack to share. We’ll join together under the theme, “O Come Emmanuel.” Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall.

Thank You! ~ First Lutheran School staff is blessed to be able to provide instruction in God’s Word to the children of our congregation and community. We offer thanks to the congregation of First Lutheran Church for supporting our mission.

First Lutheran School Offers 50% Reduced Tuition?! ~ In an effort to increase enrollment in our school, the School Advisory Committee has agreed to offer a 50% discount to church members. This school discount is available for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year only. This discount will be extended to the children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews of our church members. We currently have availability in both classrooms and can accommodate children between the ages of 3-5 for part-time or full-time placement. Please call the church office at (406) 442-5367 and leave a message for the school to receive more information.

School Update ~ Ms. Shannon Champagne and Ms. Susan Taylor are currently sharing the director’s duties at First Lutheran School. For inquiries related to staffing, special events, and fundraising, please contact Shannon. For inquiries related to enrollment, tuition, day-to-day operations, and religious education, please contact Sue.

What Role Does the Gospel ~ play in education at First Lutheran School? The Gospel, the promise of the forgiveness of sins on account of Jesus’ suffering, death and resurrection, which we receive by faith alone, is unreservedly proclaimed. Only the teaching of the Gospel, by the power of the Holy Spirit, will lead to changed hearts, renewed lives, and eternal salvation. A central part of our education in the Christian faith is ensuring that our students hear the Gospel of what Christ has done for them, thus helping them to grow to have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16). *The Theology and Philosophy of Lutheran Education, May 2025

Christmas Card Packages ~ are available TODAY in Ziegler Hall for $5. Packages include 15 cards both secular and religious. Proceeds from the card sales go toward our church youth programs. Thank you so much for your support of Cards-4-Kids! Janice Larison

Helena Food Share Items ~ In November, you generously gave 55 lbs. of food. In December, we are collecting green beans, canned fruit, and any canned or boxed items that can be used in a holiday meal. 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 speak on “Chosen for What?” God calls believers to trust and follow Jesus chosen, but chosen for what? (Romans 15:7). 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.

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!

+ 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!

+ Advent Faith ~ that we may eagerly anticipate with joy and hope the return of Christ to take us home with Him to His heavenly kingdom and glory!

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!

+ The Season of Advent ~ as He speaks to us in His Word to prepare our hearts to celebrate that He has come into our world and into our hearts and that He is coming again!

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

NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 7, 2025 A.D.

SUNDAY, November 30
First Sunday of Advent
8:15 a.m. Worship (C)
9:30 a.m. Fellowship / Coffee
Sunday School / Bible Classes / HIS Kids!
11:00 a.m. Worship (C)

MONDAY, December 1
6:30 p.m. Elders / Christmas Decorating

TUESDAY, December 2
12:00 noon GIFT Bible Study

WEDNESDAY, December 3
9:00 a.m. Dorcas Quilters
10:30 a.m. First Lutheran School Chapel
11:00 a.m. WNT Bible Study
12:10 p.m. Advent Midweek Worship
4:00 p.m. Confirmation Classes
5:30 p.m. Midweek Fellowship Supper
6:30 p.m. Advent Midweek Worship (C)
7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir

THURSDAY, December 4
12:00 noon Men’s Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Trustees

FRIDAY, December 5
Pastor’s Day of Rest
9:00 a.m. Bulletin Folders
6:00 p.m. Joy Vibe

SATURDAY, December 6
12:00 noon First Edition Book Club (Bridget Michel)

SUNDAY, December 7
Second Sunday of Advent
8:15 a.m. Worship (C)
9:30 a.m. Fellowship / Coffee
Sunday School / Bible Classes / HIS Kids!
11:00 a.m. Worship (C)