In Adult Bible Class ~ beginning at about 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Centre this morning (with coffee and goodies), we’ll consider a chapter or two in the middle (of the Bible) (from the Psalms). Please join us and grow with us in the Word!

Please Join Us for a Midweek Fellowship Supper ~ on Wednesday, September 9, at 5:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!

“Give Me a Break?” ~ Okay! Join us this Wednesday, beginning at about 6:30 p.m. and get a break from the regularity of the work week, and numerous blessings in God’s Word and Sacraments with your friends in Christ!

Rally Day ~ for Christian education will be celebrated next Sunday, September 13, during our worship services. Teachers and Bible study leaders will be installed. Join us!

HIS Kids! ~ will begin next Sunday, September 13, between services (about 9:15 a.m.).

The Joy Vibe Farmer’s Craft Market ~ was a success thanks to all who stopped by and donated money to help us raise funds for our trip to the Creation Museum in Glendive. Please pray for the Joy Vibe youth and families as they travel this weekend.

Confirmation Classes ~ for youth in the 7th to 8th grades? For further information and/or to let us know you (or someone you know) could be interested, please call us in the Church Office at 442-5367. We are also looking into a Bible story class for younger students. Please indicate your interest in that as well. Thank you!

First Lutheran School Year ~ Our 2026-27 school year started on Wednesday! Our students are excited to be in the building while they make new friends, enjoy learning activities, and hear God’s Word. Please continue to pray for our teachers and school.

Special Voters’ Meeting ~ The Mission and Ministry Council (MMC) has called a Special Voters’ Meeting for Sunday, September 20, between services, with one item on the agenda (to fill the vacant at-large seat on the MMC).

Thank You ~ to Hanna Hollatz and helpers for 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.

Human Care Ministry Garage Sale! ~ Only 20 days left to bag it, box it, bring it! The Human Care Garage Sale starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 26! You’ll want to shop that day, but first clean out the clutter and the excess. Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall to help on September 23 through 26!

Mark Your Calendar to Drop Off Items! ~ You can drop off your Garage Sale contributions on Wednesday, September 23, following Midweek Service; Thursday, September 24, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Friday, September 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ahhhh … What a great feeling of reducing clutter!

A New Membership Class ~ is being planned to begin this fall! Are you (or someone you know) interested in becoming one of the newest members of our congregation (or in reviewing the basics)? Please let us know at (406) 442-5367.

Prayer List Purge ~ Many of the names on our prayer list have been there for some time. People add them (which is good), but forget to update or remove them after a few months. Beginning today, names are removed from the current list and a new prayer list started. Names will remain on the list for one month unless the requester asks for them to remain longer. To add requests to this new list, please contact us by sending an email ([email protected]) or calling the church office (442-5367). Thanks.

Sixth Month Secret Sister ~ Join fellow “Sisters in Christ” by encouraging one specific person, chosen randomly for you, to pray for, send notes to, celebrate life, or just say “Hi, I’m thinking of you.” This is open to all daughters in Christ who are young or young-at-heart. Interested? Complete the survey sheet available in the Fellowship Hall and return it to Lillian Buhr by Sunday, September 13. Questions? Call Lillian at (406) 475-2206 or email her at [email protected].

Lutherans For Life (LFL) Meeting ~ Lutherans For Life (LFL) will be meeting on Wednesday, September 9, at 4 p.m. Please join us for this important introductory meeting.

Helena Food Share Items ~ In September, 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.

On The Lutheran Hour Next Sunday ~ Hear Lutheran Hour Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler: “Forgiveness is a Non-Negotiable.” In God’s family, forgiveness is non-negotiable. It’s not up for debate because forgiveness is what makes us who we are (Matthew 6:12). 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 ~ “However imperfect, every day comes as opportunity and privilege. They usually require patience and persistence, of course, and not a little bit of shared sweat and tears. But they turn out the sweeter for it. ‘When she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world’ (John 16:21). ‘Take heart; I have overcome the world’! (John 16:33).” Rev. Michael Salemink, former Executive Director of Lutherans For Life – 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!

+ 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!

+ All Who Labor, ~ those who cannot, and those who need more opportunities to do so, for God’s blessing of time, talents, and opportunities to work in meaningful and fruitful ways.

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!

+ His Gift of Work ~ and the wealth of opportunities to use our talents to His glory and the good of our fellowman, all by His grace in Jesus Christ our Lord!

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

SEPTEMBER 6 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 AD

SUNDAY, September 6
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:15 a.m. Worship (C)
9:30 a.m. Fellowship / Coffee
Sunday School / Bible Classes
11:00 a.m. Worship (C)
Joy Vibe Youth and Family Trip Continues

MONDAY, September 7 / Labor Day
Church Office and School Closed
6:30 p.m. Elders

TUESDAY, September 8
9:30 a.m. WOW Bible Study
12:00 noon GIFT Bible Study
5:15 p.m. School Advisory Committee
6:30 p.m. PRO 8 Bible Study

WEDNESDAY, September 9
10:30 a.m. First Lutheran School Chapel
11:00 a.m. WNT Bible Study
5:30 p.m. Midweek Supper
6:30 p.m. Worship

THURSDAY, September 10
12:00 noon Men’s Bible Study

FRIDAY, September 11
Pastor’s Day of Rest
9:00 a.m. Bulletin Folders

SATURDAY, September 12
12:00 noon First Edition Book Club
(Joyce Nachtsheim)

SUNDAY, September 13
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost / Rally Day
8:15 a.m. Worship (C)
9:30 a.m. Fellowship / Coffee
Sunday School / Bible Classes / HIS Kids!
11:00 a.m. Worship (C)