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In Search of Kindness Stories
We are thankful for everyone's efforts to reach out to their communities amidst this chaotic time. We would love to hear about the ways you are reaching out to others. We encourage you to send us a brief report along with photos or short video clips to communication@montanaadventist.org to share with our Montana Herald subscribers. Below are some ideas.
Become Nextdoor App Detectives
If you are part of or are interested in joining your neighborhood Nextdoor app, you could ask your neighbors if anyone self-isolating is in need of assistance. Alternatively, you could assist neighbors already asking for help.
Offer Drop By Reading Sessions
If you know neighbors or church members with little ones, offer to drop by and read some storybooks from a safe social distance.
Become Chalk Artists
Write favorite bible verses and/or draw your favorite drawings on your driveway or sidewalk so those who walk by can be uplifted. You can also leave an encouraging note and/or drawing at friend's driveways for a pleasant surprise.
Use or Start a Neighborhood Free Library
Some neighborhoods have free book libraries in front of homes where people can drop or take free books. Why not drop off some non-perishables for those in need and encourage others to do the same?
Make Encouraging Calls
Think of people you know who may be feeling isolated and call them up to see how they are doing, offer to sing or pray with them if they are up for it. communication@montanaadventist.org |
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100 Days of Prayer Initiative
Join Seventh-day Adventists all around the world in praying for the presence and power of the Holy Spirit to be poured out on our church, to empower us for mission, and to be a light to the world during this time of crisis!
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WWU Open House & Seminar Postponed
The open house event scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 at the Walla Walla University, School of Social Work, Missoula Campushas been postponed. The event will be rescheduled for a later date; and, information will be provided when details are all worked out.
Dear Montana Conference Family,
Due to the current global pandemic and the call to be prudent by practicing social distancing, the Forgiveness Seminar scheduled for April 4 and 5 is postponed.
The sponsors of the Forgiveness Seminar encourage everyone to engage in socially responsible behavior and follow protocols that help with flattening the curve.
We will announce the new date for the Forgiveness Seminar when details are worked out.
In the meantime, join me in praying for those who are sick and those who are scared as this global pandemic has changed many lives. Some have lost loved ones, jobs, income, and hope. So, continue to pray for those whose lives have changed.
This global pandemic is real, but let’s not forget that God is real and He is a Healer, a Comforter, a Provider.
I encourage you to stay faithful, be prayerful, and continue to trust in God.
Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies.
- Psalm 103:2-4
Dexter Royes
Walla Walla University
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Now, more than ever, we have the opportunity to press together and collectively pray for our nation and our world in this time of global health crisis.
Here in the Northwest, we’ve set aside April 10 as a special day of prayer and fasting. It’s part of a larger prayer effort by our world church, the 100 Days of Prayer, March 27–July 4.
Adventists from all six conferences in the North Pacific Union are invited to participate in this special day of prayer. In addition to extra personal prayer focus April 10, you’re invited to join a special Facebook Live prayer
conference from 6 to 8 p.m. Pacific at https://www.facebook.com/NWAdventists/
Prayer Conference Schedule of Presenters
| Time |
Presenter |
| 6:00pm |
6:15pm |
North Pacific Union |
| 6:15pm |
6:30pm |
Montana Conference |
| 6:30pm |
6:45pm |
Idaho Conference |
| 6:45pm |
7:00pm |
Upper Columbia Conference |
| 7:00pm |
7:15pm |
Walla Walla University |
| 7:15pm |
7:30pm |
Washington Conference |
| 7:30pm |
7:45pm |
Oregon Conference |
| 7:45pm |
8:00pm |
Alaska Conference |
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Hope Awakens Online Evangelistic Campaign
Although the coronavirus pandemic has shut down the in-person evangelistic campaign planned for Indianapolis, Indiana, It Is Written will expand its global evangelism through a virtual, online campaign starting April 17. Featuring John Bradshaw, the live presentations will be streamed from the It Is Written headquarters in Collegedale, Tennessee.
For more information, visit itiswritten.com/hopeawakens.
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Adventist Community Service Announcements
1. ACS Montana Disaster Response is working with the Montana VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) to see how we can respond during this pandemic. Many of our volunteers are elderly and in high-risk groups, so we need to be innovative at the local level as to how we may be able to meet needs. There are several local COADs (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) that are organized and may be involved. Some of those are Gallatin County, Ravalli, and Missoula. PLEASE let me know if any of our members are assisting with any pandemic-related activities. ACS DR needs to report the hours you spend, or equipment you use, to FEMA, to track community involvement.
2. One of the best ways to help in any disaster, including the current one, is to support local non-profit organizations with MONETARY contributions. Please consider donating to your local food banks, homeless shelters, or through the ACS donations website http://www.communityservices.org/. Some of our Conferences are responding to other disasters such as tornadoes which are happening in tandem to the Coronavirus health crisis.
3. Our NAD ACS office is also collecting stories of how we are continuing to serve in spite of the challenges. Please send me your stories so I can pass them on to our NAD leaders.
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Pathfinder Bible Experience Hosted in Ronan
Young people clad in khaki and black uniforms punctuated with yellow scarves filled the hallways of the Glacier Seventh-day Adventist church on February 29. Ignorant of the impending health crisis about to alter public events, the youth enjoyed meeting up with friends from across the Montana Conference for the annual Conference level Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE).
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Fighting Back Against Social Distancing
"From checking in with those self-isolating to starting a virtual exercise group to finding ways to connect with those you live with, this article will give you plenty of ideas on how to maintain balanced amidst chaotic times."
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Best Practices for Online Services
"COVID-19 has forced everyone to adapt quickly. Many pastors are attempting to hold church online, or post sermons for members to view. Many are using smartphones or a webcam on a computer to get the job done. Here are some simple things you can do if all you have is your smartphone."
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PRAYER CORNER
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us."
1 John 5:14
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Let us pray for you.
Submit a praise or request to your Montana Conference Team.
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LIVE STREAM SERVICES &
PHONE PRAYER LINES
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BILLINGS CHURCH
Sabbath Worship: 11:00 a.m.
live.billingsadventist.com
Phone Prayer Line
Phone Number: 406-998-1010
Conference ID: 656-3401
Sabbath Morning Prayer
Church Chat, a call-in service starts at 10:45 a.m.
This will be a time to hear a devotional thought and prayer via the phone.
Weekday Prayer Sessions
Power of Prayer will be held Wednesday morning at 6:15 a.m. and Friday evening at 8:00 p.m.
BOZEMAN CHURCH
Sabbath Worship: 10:30 a.m.
bozemansda.org/sermons
(Click on the "Watch Live" YouTube button on the right.)
Phone Prayer Line
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m
The phone number to call is 435-777-2200, with the conference ID 3176474.
GREAT FALLS CHURCH
Sabbath Worship: 11:00 a.m.
facebook.com/greatfallsadventist/
BIG TIMBER CHURCH
Sabbath Worship: 11:20 a.m.
facebook.com/bigtimbersdachurch
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CHILDREN'S CORNER
"Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."
Deuteronomy 6:7 NIV
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Stories
Activities/Virtual Trips
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Offering Calendar
April 4: Church Budget
April 11: North American Division/Christian Record
April 18: Conference Budget/Mount Ellis Academy
April 25: Church Budget
Adventist Giving
Have you used AdventistGiving? It is a convenient way to give tithe and offerings from your computer or through a smart phone app. The button below gives you access to the Montana Conference digital envelope. To find out if your church uses Adventist Giving, follow the steps below.
- Go to adventistgiving.org and start typing the name of your church
- As you type, a list of churches will appear; The word "(Enrolled)" at the end of the church name lets you know that your church is signed up for AdventistGiving.
- If your church is enrolled, select it. You will be redirected to its online Tithe & Offering envelope.
- After completing the form, select "Continue" at the bottom of the page. You will have the opportunity to make an account or continue as a guest. If you continue as a guest, you will not receive a tax receipt.
- Make your donation by credit or debit card, or with an electronic check. Check fees are significantly lower than credit or debit cards.
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