Sunday, May 15, 2011 Tootsie Pops at Alive@Five - June 22 @ 5:30pm

Come down to Alive@Five in the Great Northern Town Center and connect with the Helena community by giving away Tootsie Pops.

It will be a great way to meet people and to make conversation. Plus we ave friends from First Baptist Church of Clinton coming to help.

It's just a simple way to let people know that we care about Helena! Join us by the fountain near ExplorationWorks.

WHAT: Tootsie Pops at Alive@Five
WHEN: Friday, June 22 @ 5:30pm-6:30pm
WHERE: Great Northern Town Center (by ExplorationWorks)

Monday, May 9, 2011 Serving Helena at the Spring Art Walk - May 20 @ 5:30pm

Join us as we connect with and serve those coming out for the Spring Art Walk in Downtown Helena.

As warmer temperatures approach, we plan on giving away FREE water bottles and conversation along the route of the Fall Art Walk.

We'll meet and setup just outside the capitalFRET music store at 335 Last Chance Gulch. It's just another way to be a burning bush in our community.

WHAT: Serving Helena at the Spring Art Walk
WHEN: Friday, May 20 @ 5:30pm-9pm
WHERE: 335 Last Chance Gulch (capitalFRET on Last Chance Gulch)

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Worship on Mother's Day! - May 8 @ 11am

We invite you to bring a mom to church on Mother’s Day!

It could be YOUR mom, grandmother, spouse, or even someone ELSE'S mom — but every mom will receive a FREE GIFT.

Our featured speaker and mom of 16 years, Andrea Powell will share "What I learned from Mom ... about following Jesus."

So come to the Pattern House and experience a unique, welcoming, and authentic atmosphere. You'll hear some great music, an encouraging message, and there's fun at EncounterKids.

Be sure to invite your family and friends!

WHAT: Worship on Mother's Day
WHEN: Sunday, May 8 @ 11am
WHERE: The Pattern House [map/directions]

Listen to the podcast here!

Easter Sunday Egg Hunt @ The Pattern House - Afterburn

Easter Sunday, April 24, was Encounter's very first Easter Sunday Worship Gathering. Despite snow and rain throughout the week, Easter was a beautiful, sunny day — and it was the picture perfect day for a Super Fun Egg Hunt outside!

We had over 24 first-timers on Easter with lots of kids. We explored what it means to "Come Awake!" and how we are called to "rise up from the grave" of the broken things in life through Jesus. Listen to the podcast here.

After the great music and discussion during the worship gathering, we held a drawing for the "Biggest Easter Basket Ever!" It was certainly the biggest Easter basket in Helena with items donated from individuals and businesses throughout Helena.

Special thanks to Van's Thriftway, Lasso The Moon Toys, Montana Book & Toy Company, Panhandler Plus, GamePods Jr. Downtown, Capital Fret, and Great Harvest Bread Company.

When we're all done, we went outside for a Super Fun Egg Hunt boasting over 600 eggs filled with chocolate goodies. It truly was an Awesome Easter, by all accounts, and an awesome way to connect with the community — to be a church that's not just IN Helena, but FOR Helena!




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