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Our Congregation’s Mission ~ is sharing God’s Word with everyone, everywhere!

Our Study of Second Corinthians ~ continues as we tie up some loose ends and discover some meaningful lessons for leadership and for life. Join us this morning, in the Fellowship Centre, beginning at about 9:30 a.m. with coffee and goodies, as we study this intimate New Testament book recorded by St. Paul! More blessings await!

Crave and Desire Jesus! ~ is the message of our Lenten Midweek services this Wednesday (beginning at 12:10 and 6:30 p.m.). In Him, and only in Him, is life forgiven, meaningful, renewed, and satisfied. In Jesus Christ, we have all that we need every day and for eternal life. Together, let’s celebrate this Promised Treasure from God!

A Midweek Supper ~ will be served on Wednesday, March 13, at 5:30 p.m. Join us for yummy food and good fellowship with your brothers and sisters in our Lenten Lord!

Why Did Jesus Set Us Free? ~ is our question for careful consideration in next Sunday’s worship. The answer can be found in the Gospel for the day: Mark 10:32-45. Worship with us again in this Lenten service beginning at 8:15 or 11 a.m. and God will reveal the answer to our question for you and your life.

In Our Adult Bible Class Next Sunday ~ guest teacher Brian Young will lead us in a look at “super natural selection,” evolution, and creationism, and more! Class starts at about 9:30 a.m. with coffee and goodies. Please join us for this very special opportunity in God’s Word.

Experience the Passover Meal ~ as Jesus and His disciples did before His crucifixion and death for us, as Brian Young (Dale’s brother) reveals the Old and New Testament connections and the meanings behind the symbols and substance of what Jesus, the Lamb of God who took away the sins of the world, has done for us! The “Seder” meal will be held next Sunday, March 17, at 4 p.m. and will include a pot-blessing meal. Meat will be provided. You are asked to bring an accompaniment dish if your last name begins with A-N or a dessert if O-Z. Please make your reservation by signing up today!

Our Holy Week Schedule ~ will include Palm Sunday services (complete with palms for all) on March 24; Maundy Thursday (March 28) services with the Lord’s Supper (beginning at 12:10 and 7 p.m.); Good Friday worship at 12:10 p.m. and Tenebrae (progressive darkness) at 7 p.m., and Easter Resurrection services at 6:30, 8:15, and 11 a.m. rejoicing in the triumphant rising of our Savior (and our upcoming resurrection as well)! Please do join us and why not invite a friend (or two or three)?

Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt! ~ We will be holding our annual Easter celebration and egg hunt on Saturday, March 30, starting at 9 a.m. Please feel free to join us for the fun! We would love your assistance as a volunteer to provide activities for the kids and/or to hide eggs. We are also asking for donations of individually wrapped candies to fill the eggs by Wednesday, March 20. See Sue Taylor with donations or if you can help.

An Easter Breakfast ~ will be served on Sunday, March 31 between the SonRise service and Bible study hour. You are invited! All youth are requested to be in attendance and of assistance at this event.

A New Committee ~ is forming. A committee of about 3 to 4 people is needed to prepare coffee/tea and serve treats before the earlier service on Sunday mornings and to clean-up after the later service. Please consider volunteering some time to continue to make our coffee hour welcoming and enjoyable for all. Sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall.

First Lutheran Summer Camp ~ registration is open. We will have 10 weeks of camp available for children between the ages of 5 to 10.

Bus Drivers ~ are needed for the developmentally disabled that meet in the downstairs chapel on Sunday mornings. See Lowell Bartels for details.

Older Youth/Young Adult Meetings ~ All older youth and young adults, between the ages of 16 through mid-20’s, are welcome to join our group, “Following the Lord,” on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. starting March 18. We join in devotions, games, eating, and fellowship with one another.

LWML Montana District Convention ~ You are cordially invited to join your sisters-in-Christ in Polson, Montana, for the LWML Montana District Convention, April 26-28, 2024! Take advantage of early registration prices. Registration forms and more information can be found inside the Winter Montana Missive in the church foyer or online at www.montanadistrictlwml.org!

A Big Thanks to ~ the Hollatz Family and helpers who set up and cleaned up our Midweek Pot-Blessing Supper last Wednesday. If you can help with an upcoming Midweek Supper and/or desserts for a meal, please sign up on the sheets in the kitchen.

Easter Cards ~ are available today in Ziegler Hall. Card packages contain a variety of themes and contain 10 cards for $5. They will remain on sale through Palm Sunday. A basket of birthday cards will be available also for 50¢ apiece. Many thanks to all who purchase cards to support our youth. Janice Larison, Cards 4 Kids

Helena Food Share Items ~ For the month of March, we are collecting meals in a can (i.e. ravioli, spaghetti, chili, soups). In February, 31 lbs. of food was donated. Please place any donations under the mailboxes in Ziegler Hall. Thank you for your generous giving.

Baby Bottle Options Clinic Fundraiser ~ Please bring your filled baby bottles back to church no later than March 20. This organization, along with volunteers, works daily to help families, especially tiny babies. For questions, please see Ruth Stelter. Thank you!

On The Lutheran Hour Next Sunday ~ Hear “The Strangest Request” by Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Hector Hoppe. God promised to make Abraham the father of many nations through the gift of a son named Isaac. But then God asked Abraham to return that gift in a most shocking way (Genesis 22:1-14). 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.

Please Pray for ~

+ Those Needing God’s Help and Healing ~

+ Our Nation and World ~ that God will settle what is so unsettled, raise up leaders who will follow His will, and bring more and more people to faith through His life-changing Word, especially the truths about Jesus, His Son and our Savior.

+ The Sure Knowledge of the Truth ~ that the time to repent of our sins is now and the time to believe in Jesus and His forgiveness and love is now!

And Praise God for ~

+ Laying on Our Hearts ~ a deep concern for lives in danger in our nation and around the world through each moment of each day.

+ 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!

+ The Gift of Faith ~ that we may look to Jesus for forgiveness, salvation, and life in His Name and by His grace.