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In Adult Bible Class ~ this morning beginning at about 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Centre (with coffee and goodies), we’ll consider “Christ is Risen Indeed!” (1 Corinthians 15) with LCMS Christians across the nation. Please join us as we grow in the Word!

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

Please Join Us for a Midweek Pot-Blessing Supper ~ on Wednesday, August 5, at 5:30 p.m. We provide the chicken and you bring the sides. Hope to see you there!

God Has a Midweek Boost ~ in His Word and the Sacrament of Holy Communion to help us over the week’s hump! Join us for Divine Worship, Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m.

Who Will Truly Help Us through the Storms? ~ The answer to this important life- question is in our Holy Gospel in our Divine Worship services next Sunday (Matthew 14:22-33). Worship with us at 8:15 or 11 a.m. and through the Good News of His Word and the Sacrament of Holy Communion, be blessed as He prepares us for the storms of life to come!

Vacation Bible School (VBS) ~ VBS is almost here! We will spend the week of August 10-14 having exciting celebrations of God’s Word. We currently have 55 children registered to go on a Tropical Trek adventure through the Bible. Will you join us? Please register children between the ages of 4 to adult online at: https://vbsmate.com/events/firstlutheranchurchhelenamt/31511#contact.

Thank You ~ to Matt and Anita, Walt and Terry, Roger, and helpers for preparing, 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.

First Lutheran School Needs You! ~ We are seeking an after-care teacher for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-4:30 p.m. You will be responsible for the care and engagement of 6-8 preschool children. The time will include outdoor play, snack time, Bible lessons, and more. If interested, please talk to Sue Taylor.

Alert! Reminder!! ~ The Annual Garage Sale is on September 26. We want your stuff! (Just not quite yet at church!)

Helena Food Share Items ~ In August, we are collecting canned vegetables, canned or boxed meals, and healthy lunch snacks. Please place any donations under the mailboxes in Ziegler Hall. Thank you.

On The Lutheran Hour Next Sunday ~ Hear former Lutheran Hour Speaker Rev. Gregory Seltz: “Extreme Neighborliness.” Archives August: Jesus is the ultimate “Good Samaritan,” the unlikely Rescuer who binds our wounds, carries us to safety, and pays the price through His cross (Luke 10:25-37). 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 (LFL) ~ will be meeting the first or second week of September. Please communicate your availability to attend a meeting to Sue Taylor. Our life finds its meaning in Him. Our path is directed by Him. Our future is secure in Him. “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life” (Job 33:4).

Life Quotes ~ “And so, our life finds its meaning in Him. Our path is directed by Him. Our future is secure in Him. Though life may take a very unexpected turn, whether with a pregnancy, an illness, depression, or sudden loss, there is hope, there is peace, and there is comfort in the compassion and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who loved us and gave Himself for us.” Rev. Paul Clark, Lutherans For Life of Michigan – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life o lutheransforlife.org.

Cards 4 Kids! ~ Greeting cards, summer correspondence, birthday, and general assortment cards are available TODAY in Ziegler Hall for 50¢ apiece! Send some special greetings to someone you care about and support our youth programs at the same time. Many thanks to all of you for your support! Janice Larison

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!

+ 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!

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 Means and Opportunities ~ to serve God by serving those around us in their times of need!

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