Monday, April 25, 2011 Temple Veil Concert & Encounter Meet & Greet - Afterburn

As part of an Awesome April on Good Friday of Easter weekend, Encounter was pleased to host the amazing musical duo, recording artist Temple Veil.

The Evening Concert also billed as an Encounter Meet & Greet at our new Pattern House location, was a complete success.

Subway sandwiches, chips, and drinks were on the menu as well as some great conversation before the free concert. It was also a blessing to see 11 new guests come check out the concert and Encounter.

This was the second time Temple Veil played for Encounter, and we were again blown away by the raw acoustic talents of Brysson on the acoutsic guitar and DeRock on the violin, keys and vocals. Seriously awesome stuff!



You can find all the great photos on Facebook here.
Check out a Picasa slideshow here.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Temple Veil Live in Concert - Apr 22 @ 6:30pm

There is an incredible opportunity this week to experience an amazing concert by musical recording artist Temple Veil.

Temple Veil is touring the U.S. right now promoting their new album unEarth, Encounter is pleased to host them at the Pattern House this Friday, April 22 starting at 6:30pm.

We were blown away by the duo last July when Temple Veil played as part of the 2010 Encounter Summer Concert Series.

It was then that Helena got their first glimpse of the duo's stripped down and acoustic edge — an experience that MUST be appreciated in a live concert environment. Check out the song samples below.

As part of the Encounter Meet & Greet that evening, we're inviting the community to come meet some new friends and share in some great conversation. At the same time, you can come meet and greet Temple Veil's Brysson and DeRock as well.

DATE: Friday, April 22, 2011
TIME: Doors open 6:30pm. Concert starts after 7pm
FOOD: Free sandwiches/beverages while supplies last
KIDS: Kids welcome, but no childcare
PLACE: The Pattern House [map/directions]

Monday, April 18, 2011 Kid's Spring Fest 2011 at Pioneer Park - Afterburn

This last Saturday, Encounter helped Downtown Helena usher in Spring at the first ever Kids Spring Fest at Pioneer Park.

A group of volunteers primarily from Encounter hosted a free kids bounce house. and gave away over 250 bags of popcorn, nearly 400 servings of cotton candy, and around 350 Tootsie Pops.

An estimated 600 kids and their parents came out for the event!

What an awesome way to serve our community. As part of our effort to a "burning bush" in Helena, this is just another way to be a church that is not just IN Helena, but FOR Helena!




You can find all the great photos on Facebook here.
Check out a Picasa slideshow here.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Prayer Walk & Meet Neighbors - Apr 10 @ 11am

At Encounter, we've cancelled this week's Worship Gathering specifically to pray for and walk the neighborhoods near the Pattern House, downtown, and anywhere else.

Whoever comes out can pray for our neighbors as we place small flyers and Tootsie Pops on doorknobs and pass them out to individuals.

We have over 500 invite cards and Tootsie Pops and are coordinating a time after 11 on Sunday afternoon. But we could add more times on your schedule over the next 10 days — from today until April 16. The Powell family and others would love to join with you as we are able.

WHAT: Prayer Walk & Meet Neighbors
WHEN: Sunday, April 10 @ 11am + other times
WHERE: Meet outside the Pattern House
MAP/DIRECTIONS: Click here



Volunteer for Awesome April here
Read more about Awesome April here

AFTERBURN

At Encounter, we are an outward-focused church. As we grow together inwardly, we must never forget that we are here to help others know Jesus. On April 10, we cancelled our Worship Gathering specifically to pray for and walk the neighborhoods near our new gathering location, the Pattern House. On Saturday, April 9, we prayed over nearly 70 households giving away small flyers and free Tootsie to individuals. On Sunday, April 10, we covered even more of the neighborhood with over 200 more households.


You can find all the great photos on Facebook here.
Check out a Picasa slideshow here.