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FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL — HELENA, MONTANA
Seek FIRST His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33
Special September Dates Dorcas Circle quilting begins….Sept. 2 Labor Day………………………..Sept. 7 Church office closed Patriot Day……………………..Sept. 11 FLC Women’s Event………….Sept. 12 First Edition Book Club meeting Home of Nancy Kraft National Grandparents Day….Sept. 13 Dorcas Circle quilting…………Sept. 16 LWML Divide Zone Rally……..Sept. 26 WOW! Bible study begins…….Sept. 29 Time: It’s a Gift Dorcas Circle quilting…………Sept. 30 First chancel choir practice (Tentative)
In This Issue A Look At Our Budget………..……………...2 The Pastor’s Page…………………...................................3 FLC Women’s Event………………………....4 God’s Promises to a Woman’s Heart Sunday School Lesson Schedule…………..5 & registration form September Birthdays at First.……...............6
Just for KIDS!......................................7
Volume 21, Issue 10 September 2020
The First Word
LWML women from First Lutheran will host the LWML Divide Zone rally on Saturday, September 26, at the church. Theme for the rally is “Amazing Grace” and activities are scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. Breakfast “goodies” will be available. Divide Zone board members will be elected, and the loca-tion for the 2022 convention (which will be held in the Divide Zone) will be chosen. Newly-elected LWML District President Pam Kercher will be on hand to
share input about the convention and the planning for it. Because of Covid-19 restrictions on the
number of people allowed to attend a gathering, and be-cause she needs to know how much food to plan for, First Lu-theran women plan-ning to attend the rally need to notify Marjorie O’Rourke by September 18. All women mem-bers of First Lutheran
are automatically members of LWML, so mark your calendar now and plan to join together with your sisters in Christ!
It’s Rally time, ladies!
Herb and Lorraine Bauer, long-time members at First Lutheran, have moved to a new home, but would love to stay in touch. You may send them a note to 1200 Harwood Drive South, #284, Fargo, ND 58104-6298; email them at [email protected] or give them a call at (701)552-0982. You are invited to drop in for a visit if you happen to be in the Fargo area! In an email received in the church of-fice in early August, Herb and Lorraine wrote: “We’ll always cherish our family, friends and 56 years of adventures in Helena. We leave you with this verse: “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! . . . For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore” (Psalm 133:1, 3b
NIV). The Psalmist expressly says how good it is when God’s people live together in unity. Some translations of Psalm 133:1 use the verb “to dwell,” and that really carries the full weight of the Hebrew. There is something very deliberate about the notion of dwelling together. “To dwell” is not the idea of some fleeting visit; rather, it is to make our home, the place where we raise our families, and to put down roots, commit to each other, serve, give. “To dwell” is to persist in our unity—we stick at it. And that we did! Blessings to all, Herb and Lorraine
A parting message from the Bauers
Don’t assume that God will always work in your life the way He always has. A sunset is proof that God colors outside the lines. He has no status quo. Even the laws of nature are His to interrupt. As many times as you’ve prayed before, today may be the day when God sends the answer so swiftly—so divinely—that you’re windburned. — Beth Moore
July, 2020 FY 2021 Y-T-D Income $ 23,040.95 $ 23,040.95 Expense $ 21,233.30 $ 21,233.30 Gain/Loss $ 1,807.65 $ 1,807.65
A report from your Board of Finance
Published monthly by:
First Lutheran Church 2231 Broadway Helena, MT 59601 (406)442-5367
Rev. Larry A. Miller…………….………………………Pastor Linda Fromm………………………...……….……….....Editor Sydney Elvbakken………………...Calendar/Servant Schedule Volunteer Staff………………….…………..Printing/Collation
Deadline for the October First Word is Wednes-day, Sept. 23. Place articles in the First Word box
in the church office or e-mail them to: [email protected]
The First Word
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Ladies (and men) are invited to join the ladies of Dorcas Circle who gather in the fellowship hall on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to tie quilts. This is a very social, low-key activity that provides quilts for Lu-theran World Relief, local causes, and baptisms at First Lutheran Church. We also have coffee and treats each session! The first meeting for this quilting season is set for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. We would love to see you there!
If you are in first (1st) to eighth (8th) grade, YOU are invited to be a member of HIS Kids! We have a LOT of fun and practice to sing in church about one Sunday a month. If there is enough interest, we can have a small group this year. Please let Shari Miller know if you would like to be a part of this group. We would begin in October at the earliest. It could be an exciting year as HIS First Lutheran Kids join their voices in praise to our awesome God! YOU are invited to become part of HIS Kids!
Shari Miller, Director
Dorcas Circle . . . Knot what you think!
“Backyard Bolt” VBS program provides opportunity to grow in faith while having fun! Backyard Bolt Towards Faith in Jesus is an exciting three-session Bi-ble camp available through the church website, firstlutheranhelena.org. Be-cause we were unable to hold our reg-ular Vacation Bible School in August due to COVID 19 limitations, this pro-gram provides an alternative for our younger members. Simply call the church office for the password and log in for games, crafts, Bible stories and music. Because this is an online program, you can share it with friends and rela-
tives in Helena, or anywhere. The program will be available through the end of 2020, so give it a try and pass the word along! Backyard Bolt packets are available
at the church. They contain information, origami paper, extra craft ideas, and more to supplement the online videos. Backyard Bolt was made possible through an Action Grant from Thrivent Financial. The grant
money was used to purchase the pro-gram and materials for the packets.
Volume 21, Issue 10 The First Word—September 2020 Page 3
Pastor’s
a mixture of comments concerning our life together in Christ!
~ It’s September and time to get back on track with our activities ~
for students in grades 6-8
While we would “normally”
be getting back to class
immediately after Labor Day,
we will hold off a bit, to allow everyone to get
used to their “new” schooling.
Please call, though, (soon!)
to enroll 6th-8th grade catechumens
and help us make plans for the year!
First Lutheran – 442-5367
Pas+or’s Cell – 431-8828
Pastor @ Home – 227-5207
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Our new
begins Sunday September 13!
Watch the Bulletin, weekly emails,
and www.firstlutheranhelena.org for details!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We’ll begin SOON!
For further information,
or to express your interest in participating
please contact me (see above)
(** Those preparing for membership
and those who are already members.)
Watch upcoming Bulletins
and your email box
for info about possible events!
*Older Wiser Loving Saints
are 55ish and older!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
will begin September 14 with an Open House
and Preschool and PreKindergarten Classes
begin on September 15!
Our new School Director is Susan Taylor; and,
Lori Radtke is our new Teacher! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
what is most crucial for us, as God’s people
is NOT what we do
but the truth of what
God has done for us
– HIS saving activity –
in Jesus Christ, our Lord!
“God shows his love for us
in that while
we were still sinners,
Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
Rich blessings as we live through
these times with Jesus and His mercy,
His grace, and His love!
In CHRIST alone,
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FLC Women’s Event
First Lutheran Church 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
EVENT ACTIVITIES
• Fellowship • Bible Study: Take Another Look … At the Promises of God • View: Miracles from Heaven • Gifts • Bring your Bible and a donation for missions • Social Distancing Observed
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
Anna Beam lives with a rare, incurable disorder that leaves her unable to digest food. Despite the dire diagnosis, devoted mom Christy relentlessly searches for a way to save her beloved daughter. Everything changes in an instant when Anna tells an amazing story of a visit to heaven after surviving a headlong tumble into a tree. Her family and doctors become even more baffled when the young girl begins to show signs of recovering from her fatal condition.
ALL WOMEN are encouraged to join us. Please call 442-5367 by September 9 to sign up.
Please join us as we learn and grow in our understanding of our Savior and His promises.
Volume 21, Issue 10 The First Word—September 2020 Page 5
First Lutheran Church Sunday School
Enrollment for the 2019-20 School Year
Student’s Name: __________________________________________________ Parents’ or Guardians’ Names: _______________________________________ Mailing Address: __________________________________________________ Emergency contact number for parents or guardians: _____________________ (Youth Group only) Student’s phone number: ___________________________ List of allergies (if any): ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Grade for 2019-20 school year: 2-year-old class ________ Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten ______ 1
st & 2
nd Grade ______
3rd
/4th/5
th Grade ______
6th/7
th/8
th Grade ______
Youth Group/High School ______ As parents or guardians, how would you like to help with the Sunday School? Substitute Teacher _________ Class Room Aide _________ Help with Christmas Program _________ Help with Easter Egg Hunt __________ Other: ________________________________________________________________
“God Calls a Nation” theme for Sunday School lessons for September
Date Topic Bible Passage Sept. 6 A Sign and a Promise - God’s Covenant with Abram Genesis 15:1-6, 17:1-21
Sept. 13 A Laughable Promise - Isaac is Born Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7
Sept. 20 A Merciful Substitute - Abraham and Isaac Genesis 22:1-19
Sept. 27 A Servant’s Mission - Isaac and Rebekah Genesis 24:1-4, 10-28, 50-67
October dates, lesson topics and Bible verses will be listed in the October issue of The First Word.
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September 1 Asher Woehl
September 2 Shari Miller Gary Walker
September 3 John Onstad
September 4
Stephanie Cable Lisa Olson
September 5
Loren Anderson Joel Ebert
September 6 Ken DeKam Kelly Shields Carol Smith
Robert Veach Jr. Tamara Ziegler
September 7
Amanda Miller Connie Young
September 8 Jean Maier
Margie McKeever Natasha Peterson Shannon Walker
September 10
Emma Hall
September 11 Carla Cross
Caleb Wareham
September 12 Brooklyn Brown
Karla Greer Tom Smith
Caleb Sparks
September 13 Rachel Matthews Augusta McIntosh
September 15 Heidi Hultin Jared Piilola
September 16 Sus Everson Dave Kraft
September 18
Tammy Boucher Wesley McIntosh
September 20
Charlie LaForge Michele Morgenroth
September 21 Natalie Gochis Norma Myles
September 22
Jim Leitzke
September 23 Nancy Bowe
Lauren McGrane
September 25 Marjorie O’Rourke
September 26 Daniel Koehl
September 28
Mary Ann Tramp
September 30 Tom Cook
First Edition Book Club members will meet for lunch at 12:15 p.m. on Sat-urday, September 12, at the home of Nancy Kraft. Club members are current-ly reading—and will dis-cuss—Sisters First by Jen-na Bush Hager and Barba-ra Pierce Bush. Please RSVP to Nancy by
Wednesday, September 9, by calling 442-2744. Members will meet for lunch at 12:15 p.m. on Satur-day, October 3, at the home of Nancy Bowe. The book to be read for this meeting will be decided at the Sep-tember 12 meeting. Please RSVP to Nancy by Wednes-day, September 30, by calling 449-4042.
Can you hear the choir singing? If there is enough interest, we tenta-tively plan to start up Chancel Choir beginning the end of September af-ter summer and pandemic break. What does this mean? It means that beginning September 30, we will meet on Wednesdays fol-lowing our church ser-vices (about 7:15 p.m.) and sing for our Sunday
services during the months of October through May. The plan is to practice social distancing as we practice and per-form. Note: Plans are subject to change, as has been learned in the past months. We will remain adaptable. Are you a “shower singer”? Are you interested in joining us this year? Our choir just might appeal to you. OR … would you be interested in doing a solo or duet or singing in a small group? We have exciting music and really hope that you will contribute to our worship with your musical talent. Please contact Shari Miller if you are interested so we can see if this will work. Please share your musical gifts with us!
September Birthdays
Honesty before God requires the most fundamental risk of faith we can take: the risk that God is good, that God does love us unconditionally. It is in taking this risk that we rediscover our dignity. To bring the truth of ourselves, just as we are, to God, just as God is, is the most dignified thing we can do in this life. — Gerald May, Addiction and Grace
Just as I am
Volume 21, Issue 10 The First Word—September 2020 Page 7
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