Friday, June 25, 2010 Countdown 2 Launch: What's Happening This Summer?

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS SUMMER?

You may be asking, what is this Countdown 2 Launch? What is this new Summer schedule all about? Well, let me put it like this. We've had some awesome Friday Night FWD gatherings and now they are morphing into something greater for Helena.

That's why we are focusing this Summer on connecting with the community and inviting the public to three Sneak Peek Worship Gatherings — one in July, August, and September. In truth, the new Summer schedule is more than just a schedule, it is an intentional strategy to launch Encounter on 10-10-10.

What's happening this Summer? There are really two answers to that question. Here is a full listing of this Summer's events so far, but know that we may be adding more!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

First, we're going to continue serving and building relationships within the community. We want to focus on serving our friends and neighbors in Helena, as well as get people talking even more about who Encounter is and how we are not just a church in Helena, but a church FOR Helena.

We'll be intentional about letting people know when they can check out a Sneak Peek Worship Gathering. We want to get people talking, creating a buzz for our Grand Opening and launch of public worship gatherings on 10-10-10!

Saturday, July 3 @ 5:30pm —
TEMPLE VEIL IN CONCERT: LIVE IN DOWNTOWN HELENA
Enjoy a free concert in Downtown Helena with Temple Veil. Temple Veil is a duo that is touring North America, pursuing a broad audience with their original music. Their love for people and music drives their passion, purpose, and calling with a modern sound that is stripped down, acoustic, raw, and real.

Wednesday, July 14 @ 5pm —
SUMMER FUN & CONCERT AT MEMORIAL PARK
All are invited to a Summer Fun Day & Concert at Memorial Park. There will be a Rock Climbing Wall for all ages, two Kids Jumpers, as well as free Cotton Candy, Popcorn, and Snow Cones. Plus, some awesome bands & live music. You don’t want to miss this free event for the community, for families, youth, and individuals.

Saturday, July 17 @ 4pm — CONNECTION BBQ
We’ll be warming up the barbeque and cooking up some great conversation! These Saturday BBQs are a way of building relationships and connecting people like you to unleash your passions and talents for something greater than yourself. Come on out and enjoy the food, games, and friendship.

Wednesday, August 18 @ 5pm — ROCK CLIMBING WALL AT ALIVE@FIVE
Come climb the Encounter Rock Climbing Wall for free this Summer at Alive@Five. 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.

Wednesday, September 8 @ 5pm — ROCK CLIMBING WALL AT ALIVE@FIVE
Come climb the Encounter Rock Climbing Wall for free this Summer at Alive@Five. 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.

Saturday, September 11 @ 4pm — CONNECTION BBQ
We’ll be warming up the barbeque and cooking up some great conversation! These Saturday BBQs are a way of building relationships and connecting people like you to unleash your passions and talents for something greater than yourself. Come on out and enjoy the food, games, and friendship.

CONNECTION & WORSHIP EVENTS

Second, we're gearing up internally as well. As we do life together and work through our challenges and successes, we want to be intentional in our plans and ensure that we reflect our values.

We'll be meeting two Sundays a month for Connection and end each month with a Sneak Peek Worship Gathering. Come join us!

Sunday, July 11 @ 5:30pm —
EnVISION LAUNCH GATHERING
A creative and unique faith community is emerging — and we are excited to invite you to come find out how to be a part of something greater than yourself. Come join us at the Dunphy Building for our next EnVision Launch Gathering as we better understand our vision, learn how to live our values, and celebrate our successes. The spiritual landscape of Helena will never be the same and you have an opportunity to be a part of the change.

Sunday, July 18 @ 5:30pm —
SERVING TEAM HUDDLE @ RED ATLAS
These Serving Team Huddles are for anyone who wants to utilize their passion and use their gift or talent to serve others this Summer. We will meet at various places over the Summer and discuss creative details for upcoming Community Impact Efforts, Connecting Events, Sneak-Peek Worship Gatherings, and the Encounter Grand Opening.

Sunday, July 25 @ 5:30pm — SNEAK PEEK WORSHIP GATHERING
Join us in Downtown Helena at the Dunphy Building for worship like you've never experienced before. We're offering an exclusive opportunity to get a sneak peek of how we worship in a unique and creative way. Come check out these edgy, yet spiritually-focused gatherings. And of course, invite your friends.

Sunday, August 8 @ 5:30pm — ENCOUNTER HUDDLE
A creative and unique faith community is emerging — and we are excited to invite you to come find out how to be a part of something greater than yourself. Come join us at various businesses in Helena like the Red Atlas for our next Encounter Huddle. This once-a-month huddle is an opportunity to build friendships, team unity, and have some fun while we discuss and plan details for upcoming Community Impact Efforts, Connecting Events, Sneak Peek Worship Gatherings, and our Grand Opening on 10-10-10. Come join us at various businesses in Helena like the Red Atlas for our next Encounter Huddle.

Sunday, August 22 @ 5:30pm — SNEAK PEEK WORSHIP GATHERING
Join us in Downtown Helena at the Dunphy Building for worship like you've never experienced before. We're offering an exclusive opportunity to get a sneak peek of how we worship in a unique and creative way. Come check out these edgy, yet spiritually-focused gatherings. And of course, invite your friends.

Sunday, August 29 @ 5:30pm — ENCOUNTER HUDDLE
A creative and unique faith community is emerging — and we are excited to invite you to come find out how to be a part of something greater than yourself. Come join us at various businesses in Helena like the Red Atlas for our next Encounter Huddle. This once-a-month huddle is an opportunity to build friendships, team unity, and have some fun while we discuss and plan details for upcoming Community Impact Efforts, Connecting Events, Sneak Peek Worship Gatherings, and our Grand Opening on 10-10-10. Come join us at various businesses in Helena like the Red Atlas for our next Encounter Huddle.

Sunday, September 19 @ 5:30pm — SNEAK PEEK WORSHIP GATHERING
Join us in Downtown Helena at the Dunphy Building for worship like you've never experienced before. We're offering an exclusive opportunity to get a sneak peek of how we worship in a unique and creative way. Come check out these edgy, yet spiritually-focused gatherings. And of course, invite your friends.

Sunday, September 26 @ 5:30pm — ENCOUNTER HUDDLE
A creative and unique faith community is emerging — and we are excited to invite you to come find out how to be a part of something greater than yourself. Come join us at various businesses in Helena like the Red Atlas for our next Encounter Huddle. This once-a-month huddle is an opportunity to build friendships, team unity, and have some fun while we discuss and plan details for upcoming Community Impact Efforts, Connecting Events, Sneak Peek Worship Gatherings, and our Grand Opening on 10-10-10. Come join us at various businesses in Helena like the Red Atlas for our next Encounter Huddle.

Sunday, October 10 @ 5:30pm — ENCOUNTER GRAND OPENING & WORSHIP GATHERING
This is the big day. Join us in Downtown Helena at the Dunphy Building for worship like you've never experienced before. Come see how we worship in a unique and creative way. Come celebrate our Grand Opening with us with some edgy music, and a spiritually-focused discussion. Of course, make sure you invite your friends.