Instructions for the Weak and the Strong ~ are what God (through St. Paul) have for us in Romans 14 and following in Adult Bible Class in the Fellowship Centre in the week(s) to come. Please join us, beginning at about 9:30 a.m. (with coffee and goodies) for God’s divine directions for our life together as His people in the Word!
Please Join Us for a Midweek Fellowship Supper ~ on Wednesday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!
“He Still Moves Stones” ~ is the title of a book by Christian author Max Lucado and of our Midweek service this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. You are invited!
“Our Big-Hearted God” ~ invites us to the top of the Mount of Ascension (and commissions us to go down the mountain again) in our Divine Ascension Sunday Worship next Sunday beginning at 8:15 and 11 a.m.! Join us (and Jesus) for this heart-lifting day!
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. Every Wednesday in May is available.
Thanks to HIS Kids! ~ for singing during worship this year. Please let them know you appreciate them. They will take a summer break and sing again in the fall.
Deadline for First Word Articles ~ for the June/July First Word will be due this Wednesday, May 13 (not on May 20), 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.
“Dino-mite” Readers! ~ First Lutheran School will be holding our first annual read-a-thon the weeks of May 18-29. Please support our students in achieving their reading goals while raising funds for our school. See the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall to join in.
First Lutheran School is Hiring! ~ Our school is looking to hire an after-care provider for the 2026-27 school year. This individual will provide care for a group of 6-10 students from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. We would love for you to become a part of our team as we share God’s Word with our students. Thank you for prayerfully considering this position.
Helena Food Share Items ~ In May, we are collecting meals in a can (i.e., ravioli, spaghetti, chili) and canned fruit. 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 “Don’t Despise Small Beginnings.” Our small efforts to become the people Jesus saved us to be might seem insignificant, but small efforts compound (Acts 1:14). 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 ~ “When Jesus returns, all who believe in Him will be raised up from death to live in His presence forever. That is the promise of His enduring, steadfast love: I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6). The purpose of God for us will be fulfilled!” Dr. Carol Geisler, Lutheran Hour Ministries – A 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!
+ Family Members and Friends of Ruth Alling ~ for God’s peace and hope in the place of our sorrow and grief at her death.
+ 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!
+ The Strength of Faith and Will ~ to stand up for and speak out the truths of God’s love, mercy, and grace for us and for all – everyone, everywhere – in Jesus Christ and all He has does for us and for our salvation.
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 Opportunities He Gives Us ~ to tell others the Good News about Jesus, and for making us ready to speak, to make our strong defense, our strong apology when others have questions about our faith and our great God!
Our Thanks to God ~ and to those who respond to God’s great love, in service to our Lord and to us this Sunday: