We enter the church season of Lent together with the whole church. We are created for communion with God, to love one another, and to live in harmony with creation. In Lent, we practice a deep truth telling: we are broken and fail to live in God’s ways. As we mark Jesus’ journey to the cross, we name the reality of our hurting world.
Yet, our Lenten practices offer signs of living hope. Through both individual and community acts of repentance, prayer and fasting, sacrificial giving and works of love, we turn from despair and sin to resurrection and renewal. God is actively working to bring resurrection and restoration, even in times of despair. Through more opportunities for deeper spiritual growth and compassionate action, we connect with God’s unconditional promises given to us in baptism and our call to work for justice and peace throughout the earth.
Drive through Ashes: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Soup Supper 5:45-6:45 pm
Worship with Ashes & Communion 7:00 pm
in person and online
Montana Synod Hunger Fund
Our church is joining with other churches across the Montana Synod for a spiritual and physical journey this Lent. Together we will walk, run, bike, hike, paddle, ski, swim, or skate 6,574 miles, the distance from Great Falls to Jerusalem, so we can continue generously supporting congregations that are working to end hunger in their communities.
Please join us in logging miles and helping to raise funds for the Synod Hunger Fund!
Immanuel’s Goal
800 Miles
$1500 of donations
How to Contribute
Donations accepted through Easter Sunday, April 5
The Gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus and his message as full of tender compassion and urgent warning. This six-part exploration of an enigmatic Gospel takes readers into the themes, topics, and tensions at the heart of Matthew’s story about the life and work of Jesus.
Chapters focus on blessing and comfort, judgment and retribution, the meaning of discipleship, Jesus’ vision for the Church and world, conflicts and complaints, and how the Gospel of Matthew speaks to believers today.
February 18: Ash Wednesday Soup Supper
February 25: Montana
March 5: North Dakota/Minnesota
March 11: Canada (Quebec, Ontario)
March 18: Spain/ Portugal
March 25: Jerusalem
Volunteers are needed to provide food, serve and cleanup. Sign up below
New Holden Evening Vespers: Journey of Hope
(In person and online)
Each week, a someone from the congregation will share about a meaningful journey they have taken and how the hope found in God’s promises have accompanied them along the way.
February 25: Pastor Molly
March 5: Pastor Scott Hedegaard
March 11: Rachel Robinson
March 18: TBA
March 25: Kathie & Bethany Marks
As we go through this Lenten season, take a moment each day to share a little bit of kindness. Each day suggest a kindess activity by the kids and for kids. Download and print. Thanks to kids from St Paul and Immanuel for your contributions and Atonement Lutheran for sharing this with us!
All services are in person and online. CLICK HERE to watch service online.
March 29, 10:00 am
Procession with palms and dramatic reading of Christ’s Passion.
April 2, 5-6 pm
Drive-through communion and home devotion.
Seven Last Words & Prayers at the Cross.
Festive Easter Service with Holy Communion.
