Friday, June 24, 2011 2011 Summer Fun & Concert at the Park - July 12 @ 5pm

The Summer Fun and Concert event on Tuesday, July 12 was canceled due to rain and thunderstorms. We are currently working on rescheduling the event soon.

You and all your friends are invited to a community Summer Fun Day & Concert at Memorial Park on Tuesday, July 12 @ 5pm.

There will be a Rock Climbing Wall for all ages, Kids Inflatable Jumpers, as well as free Cotton Candy, Popcorn, and Snow Cones.

Plus, you'll enjoy some rockin' live music from two great Helena bands Insufficient Funds Band and Stonehouse, plus solo artist Sarah Frazier!

You don’t want to miss this free event for the Helena community, for families, youth, and individuals.

This non-alcohol event is hosted by Encounter Church and rated "E" for everyone. You can help us get the word out by downloading a flyer or passing on this link to a friend.

WHAT: Summer Fun & Concert in the Park
WHEN: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:00pm
WHERE: Memorial Park in Helena
WHO: All Ages | Families, Youth, Individuals
PRICE: FREE Entry, Activities, & Food Items

View or download an Invite Flyer here:

http://is.gd/2011HelenaSummerFunFlyer

View or download a Color Poster here:

http://is.gd/2011HelenaSummerFunPoster

Send this link to your friends:

http://is.gd/2011HelenaSummerFunConcert

Monday, June 20, 2011 Rock Wall at Alive@Five in 2011

As we move into Summer 2011 in Helena, Encounter will be hosting the Rock Climbing Wall for free at Alive@Five. We invite you to come climb the Encounter Rock Climbing Wall and come say "Hello!" For us, it’s just an opportunity to serve our awesome community and let you know who Encounter is and what we are all about. As you may know, we believe that we are most like Jesus when we serve others by giving ourselves away and by "being the change" we want to see in our community.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 @ 5PM

Join us at Womens Park on Fuller & Lawrence.
Postponed from June 8 due to rain & flooding.
Canceled on June 15 due to weather.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 @ 5PM

Join us at Womens Park on Fuller & Lawrence.
Canceled on July 20 due to logistic issues.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 @ 5PM

Join us at Womens Park on Fuller & Lawrence.
Canceled on August 17 due to logistic issues.

If you can help as the volunteer SERVE team to help setup or operate the rock wall, help out with waiver table, or hand out flyers & Tootsie Pops at Alive@Five, please contact us here.

Friday, June 17, 2011 UPDATE: Church Without A Building

Encounter is still a church without a building, and we are still reliant on God for our every step. However...

We are pleased to announce that Encounter will continue to meet at the Pattern House for now.

We ask that you check back often to confirm the location of our next worship gathering.

No matter where we gather, we invite you to bring a friend and join us.

Our Next Gatherings

For our next worship gathering on Sunday, June 26 @ 11am. We are continuing our series "Chase The Lion" and exploring how to "Overcome Adversities" that are holding us back from God's very best. What if the awesome future God wants for you is hidden in your biggest problem right now? It's time to "Chase The Lion!"

This is the perfect time to check out Encounter. You'll find a welcoming casual atmosphere designed for you to Encounter God in a real and tangible way. Invite a friend and join us to experience the authentic and creative vibe of Encounter.

Sunday, May 22 @ 11am | Embracing Uncertainty - Music by "Stonehouse" | Listen to Podcast
Sunday, Jun 12 @ 11am | Facing Our Fears | Listen to Podcast
Sunday, Jun 26 @ 11am | Overcoming Adversity | Listen to Podcast
Sunday, Jul 10 @ 11am | Taking Faith Risks | Listen to Podcast

Monday, June 13, 2011 Being A Church Without A Building

As a new community of faith, Encounter does not possess a building of it's own to gather for worship. This presents both opportunities and challenges.

It reminds us that church is not a building or an event, but a people and a lifestyle of faith. It reminds us that following Jesus takes place in every aspect of our lives.

We have been fortunate to meet at several unique and outstanding locations in Helena such as the Dunphy Building, Exploration Works, and the historic Pattern House.

At each location we've gathered, we've been intentional to create an atmosphere that is authentic, welcoming, and unique — so that people can encounter God in a real and tangible way.

Seeking A New Gathering Location

After five years of being vacant, Encounter's most recent gathering location, the Pattern House, may soon have a new owner.

We are currently looking to open a conversation with this potential new owner, but must relocate our morning gatherings for now.

We are exploring potential new gathering locations and will be relocating our next morning gathering which takes place Sunday, June 26. Appropriately, we will be continuing our Chase The Lion series and exploring what it means to "Overcome Adversity."

What's Next?

We are making strategic plans to soon begin gathering for worship every Sunday, but will continue with our current schedule until further notice.

You can join us for our unique, edgy, and authentic worship environment every 2nd and 4th Sunday mornings. We also meet for LifeGroup every 1st and 3rd Sunday.

WEEKLY EVENTS BY SUNDAY:
1st Sunday: LifeGroup @ 5:30pm
2nd Sunday: Worship Gathering @ tba
3rd Sunday: LifeGroup @ 5:30pm
4th Sunday: Worship Gathering @ tba
5th Sunday: Engage Your Community

Please check back soon for more on our June 26 and upcoming morning worship gathering times and location. To be notified when we announce our new gathering location for June 26, or if you have a lead or idea to suggest for our next gathering location in Helena, contact us today!.