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June 07, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Montana Conference Virtual Convocation Weekend

In lieu of Camp Meeting this year, the Montana Conference is hosting an online convocation weekend on June 11 and 12. As much as we wanted to have an in-person event, logistically, we simply could not make it a reality. However, we believe you will be extremely blessed to get to know our new conference president and the vision moving forward for the Montana Conference. We will begin Friday evening with a "Get to know the President" live stream. On Sabbath morning, we are planning a Sabbath School discussion and a message presented by Elder Ken Norton. If your church has internet, we invite you to stream some or all of this virtual event in your churches. Times and streaming information will be available on our website, montanaadventist.org, as we near the dates of this event. 

Do It Together - Sabbath School Convention

Do It Together - Sabbath School Convention 2021 is the first annual event of its kind, sponsored by the North American Division Adult, Children's and Youth Ministries focusing on doing Sabbath School together in a unified way. This event is designed to train leaders for in service and to update teaching techniques and connection with student and teacher.

Who should attend?
All Sabbath School Directors, Superintendents, teachers, assistants, pastors, members and volunteers - everyone interested in the ministry of Sabbath School.

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Camp Paxson 2021

Camp Paxson summer camp is an event operated by the Youth Department of the Montana Conference Office of Seventh-day Adventists.  This one-week summer camp is open to those between 9-14 years of age. Sign up now to reserve a spot for June 27-July 4!.
 

COVID-19 Statement

Due to COVID-19 concerns, we must follow the guidelines set forth by the Missoula County Health Department. In order to adequately follow the guidelines, the number of campers may be limited.

Register Here!

Cruise with a Mission

From December 12-19, participants depart Sand Diego, California with stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, before returning back to San Diego. The Center for Youth Evangelism's Cruise With a Mission provides young adults from all walks of life opportunities to connect with God and others in Christian community — and experience genuine joy as you engage in serving others both on and off the ship. More information can be found at cye.org/cwm.

STORIES

Roundup Church Participates in 24th Highway Cleanup
 
For the 24th anniversary of our Highway Cleanup responsibility, the Roundup church was blessed with terrific weather. One of those rare days in Montana with bright blue skies, no wind, and mild temperatures.
 
And as always, the hunt for treasures was on. This year’s finds included:
 
  • A yellow bucket that proved useful for holding more trash
  • A bull snake that while even when smashed on the road was able to try attacking
  • Three gloves
  • Multiple cigarette packs
  • Unopened mail - at least three envelopes
  • Masks
  • Black and white baby photos. The church member that found those jokingly hoped they were his. He’s never seen any from when he was a baby. Evidently, he wasn’t the first child, we kidded him. 
  • An unbroken turn signal assembly. We thought that maybe this came from a vehicle that struck a deer. 
  • A magnetic sign. This we stuck to a guard rail in hopes that the owner would see and claim it.
 
If you’d like to start your church’s relationship with the Montana Department of Transportation, give them a call. God gave the world to us. Let’s keep it a little cleaner. 
 
After cleanup, we once again joined for a fellowship meal at the Harris homestead. The Harris clan loves bird watching. An afternoon at their home is a chance to see God’s handiwork in birds and blooms. Tom Harris also holds a bird walk each 4th of July at the Roundup Riverwalk. You can check out his bird list here: 
 
Norma Trent
Roundup Church
Communications Secretary
Friendship Evangelism Continues Strong
Amidst COVID Restrictions

 
Pastor Jim Jenkins and his wife Sandy love engaging members in outreach ministries and one of the agencies the Bozeman church works with is Love INC (In the name of Christ). Love INC partners up with various churches to serve the needs of Gallatin County residents. Both Pastor Jenkins and Sandy have served in Love INC in various capacities through the years.

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CHILDREN'S CORNER

Sheep Number 5

Sheep number five was a very curious sheep. She was also very sneaky and every day when the shepherd led the sheep out of the sheep fold, down the road, across the little creek, and up the other side where the green grass grew, she would look as far as she could look down the road toward the purple mountain and she would wonder "I wonder what's down the road. It must be so exciting to be up on the purple mountain." One day, when the shepherd wasn't watching real close, sheep number 5 begin to sneak...

Listen Here!
 

CHILDREN MINISTRIES RESOURCES

Our Family Room
Quick, relevant, and useful information to both you and your children in light of these uncertain times. The 15-minute streams are viewable on the “Our Family Room” Facebook page and will later be shared on both Family and Children’s Ministry  YouTube channels. For additional resources for every segment, check out Family or Children’s Ministries websites.

Activity Outpost
Check out the links compiled at Activity Outpost from the Upper Columbia Conference to access radio dramas, crafts, science, history, and more!

Dramatized Bible Stories
Click here for videos!

Bible Stories
 

Praise & Prayer Requests


"And this is the confidence that we have toward him,
that if we ask anything according to His will he hears us."
1 John 5:14
Submit your Praise or Prayer Request

Sabbath School Resources

Missions
Mission Spotlight
Children's Mission Quarterly
 
Lessons
Click here to access all Sabbath School lessons

Primary Sabbath School Review
(by Rich Aguilera)

Magazines
Our Little Friend/Primary Treasure,
Ages 0-9

(Scroll down for lessons and activities.
Magazines are at the bottom of the page)

Worship Services
Bible Studies, & Prayer Lines

From Big Timber to North Valley, there is a church waiting for you. Please check with your local church leaders for the latest service info.

Click here to access phone numbers and addresses for our Montana churches.
 
Click here for the latest list of online services starting as early as 10:45 a.m. on Sabbath Mornings as well as online bible studies and mid-week prayer phone calls.
 

Offering Calendar

June

June 5: Church Budget
June 12: North American Division/Women’s Ministries
June 19: Conference Advance
June 26: Church Budget

Online Giving

Give Online Easily and Safely using 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.

1. Go to adventistgiving.org and start typing the name of your church

2. 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.

3. If your church is enrolled, select it.  You will be redirected to its online Tithe & Offering envelope. (if your church is not enrolled, contact your church treasurer to start the process.)

4. 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.

5. 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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