March 13, 2022
Second Sunday in Lent
in-person and online at 10 a.m.
Message: “Was Jesus Out of Control?” Rev. Laura Folkwein
Hymnist: Any Leach
Cantor: Chris Fastnow
Special Music: Betsy Wise
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On the Blog
"There is a difference between believing something to be true and being invaded by Truth, capital T."
-Mindy Misener
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A Message from Pastor Laura |
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Dear Friends,
Well, we are off and running (walking? shuffling?) with our Lenten worship theme, “Good Enough.” Last week we explored what a “good enough” faith might look like. Mostly, it is full of acceptance and grace. I can get behind that and I bet you can too. We are all imperfect works in progress, and most of us need reassurance often that we don’t need to be perfect or work harder to be worthy of love and acceptance.
In the coming weeks we are going to challenge the pervasive idea that if we are good, polite, smart, well groomed, and work hard, our lives will be healthy, enjoyable, long, and prosperous, AND if our lives go well, it is a sign that God loves us. The world just doesn’t work that way. Neither does God. Goodness is not a zero-sum game. God’s goodness doesn’t stand up to any mathematical equation, actually. Our creation story (one of them, there are two in the bible) tells us: our Creator created the world and said “this is good”--all of it. Even when things don’t go the way we had hoped, we are still good creations. Please write that down somewhere you can see it this week. “I am a good creation” (even when my car is messy, my emails have typos, I hit snooze 18 times, and I snap at my loved ones).
With you on this “good enough” journey,
Pastor Laura
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Daylight Savings Time!
Don’t forget to “spring ahead” on Saturday 3/12, so you’ll be on time for church (in person or online) on Sunday. The good news is if you forget and all of your digital devices, which should update automatically, go haywire, you’ll still arrive at church in time for coffee hour with friends who care about you AND you can still watch worship online, anytime.
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COVID Survey
Please complete by THIS Sunday, March 13th
As public health information and recommendations change, we would like your input on updating our Covid and masking protocols at church.
or fill out a hard copy survey at church and return it by Sunday March 13th.
Thank you!
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LENT DEVOTIONAL SMALL GROUP
Wednesdays 7 p.m.
Good Enough: 40ish devotionals for a life of imperfection
by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie
Wednesdays, March 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6 and 13 at 7 p.m. Where - On zoom or in person (hybrid)
Please get your own book. There have been supply-chain issues, so we had to cancel our group order. You may have better luck with an e-book. You could participate without a book as well.
We will email you a zoom link each Wednesday for online.
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March 8th-31st Menstruation/ Sanitary Products Supply Drive
Bozeman High School has a student lead club that provides sanitary products for those in need. We are collecting, pads, and Tampons during the month of March as our spring service project. Donations can be dropped off in the narthex. Please look for a cardboard box with BHS menstruation supplies label if you are leaving items. Please be aware there is another basket for menstruation products in our narthex however ours is labeled BHS Menstruation supplies.
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UCC issues appeal for Ukraine, calls on U.S. to provide humanitarian aid - United Church of Christ
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The Altar-scape Task Force - is looking for donations of artificial plants and white vases (ceramic, metal or glass) as a wonderful contribution and much appreciated. *A donation box is located in the Narthex*
Can you help? Our Kids Activity Table at the back of the church could use a helper each week to assist with quiet crafts and to encourage young worshipers to join hymns and prayers. Ask Danielle or Pastor Laura for more information.
Sign up on the kiosk in the church narthex or email the office:
- Coffee Hour is back. Can you contribute some cookies or help set up/clean up?
- Serve as a Nursery helper.
- Bring Flowers for the Altar
- Serve as the Liturgist (read the Call to Worship, Scripture, and Invitation to the Offering)
- Be a Greeter to people as they come in.
Please mask up and stay home if you feel ill. We have N-95 masks if you need one.
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Building Use and Gathering
A comprehensive building use document has been created. The purpose of the document is to address concerns that arise when our diverse membership comes together in our facility. Click Here to read that document.
Inside the church, we have reposted signs encouraging masks and hand sanitization. Let's work together to keep our community healthy.
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Click Here to read this week's Concerns & Celebrations email.
If you have prayer requests or celebrations, send them to [email protected]. (If you are requesting prayers for another person, please be sure you have their permission to publish.)
The deadline for inclusion in the Concerns & Celebrations newsletter is Tuesdays at noon. If you would like to receive Concerns & Celebrations via email each week, Click Here to see how to sign up.
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Covid -19 Tests and Masks |
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The National UCC is requesting the support of the faith community to share this critical information at a local level.
How to order COVID-19 Test Kits
- One package of four COVID-19 rapid test kits can be ordered per household
- Include with your order an optional email address if you would like to track your package
- Assist community members in placing an order for their household
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What do you want to do this summer?
Volunteer at Mimanagish to make it safer and more beautiful…
Gather with family and/or friends…Come to Camp!
What do you want to learn? Fly Fishing...Nature Photography…Drum-Making? Come to Camp!
Who do you want to hang with? Hikers…Youth…Multi-Generations? Come to Camp!
Mimanagish is not just a church camp anymore – the whole world is welcome to participate, and we hope you will spread the word widely. Covid-19 precautions will be in place, adapted to the needs at the time (we encourage vaccinations).
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MNWCUCC Outdoor Ministry Committee
Click Here to read their news concerning the 2022 season.
As COM moves forward to , “Reconnect, Reclaim, Refresh, Renew,” we urge everyone
to support the events which happen in 2022 and to join in the vision, planning, and
implementation of what Outdoor Ministry will become as the Conference moves forward.
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The dates when Pilgrim volunteers can step up to serve a meal at Fork and Spoon are listed below. We no longer have our predictable forth Thursday of the Month spot to count on.
- Tuesday, March 22
- Tuesday, April 19
- Sunday, May 22
- Tuesday, June 21
Volunteer time is 4:30 to 7, A delicious meal is provided.
If anyone would like to be added to or removed from the email reminder list, please contact Glenda Barnes 406-581-0371
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With Gratitude:
Thank you to Gretchen Woodhull and Rusty Swingle who helped staff the church office this week!
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New Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs. 9A.M. - 3P.M.
A team of volunteers will be covering office hours and maintaining communications for our congregation. Tawnie Lehman, Dilynn Wise, and Wendy Morical will together ensure that the basic functions of the office are maintained. Please have patience with any small glitches or oversights – and be sure to call the office if you have any questions! 406-587-3690
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