First Lutheran Church

Visiting us for the first time? Welcome!
Just follow the St. Peters Hospital Signs.
We are on Broadway and California across from the hospital at
2231 Broadway - Helena, Montana 59601 - 406-442-5367
(See map below)
We would be delighted to have you worship with us.

Our congregation consists of people like you from every part of our nation.
People seeking a sense of belonging and an opportunity for worship, growth and fellowship.
May you find grace and blessing in the time we spend together.

A staffed nursery is available for younger children during worship at the
Sunday morning services; ask any usher for the location.
Personal listening devices are available for the hearing impaired.
LARGE PRINT BULLETIN’S ARE AVAILABLE FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Greeters are in the narthex (lobby) before every service to answer questions and distribute information.
A visitor's registry can be found at the entrance of the sanctuary, or please fill in an information card
(in the pew rack), along with our members, and put it into the offering plate.
Let us know that you visited with us.
(You may want to fill in the card right away after you are seated.)

A prayer request sheet is also available at the entrance to the sanctuary.
Please fill in your requests before you enter church so the prayer request may be taken
to the pastor before the service.

We share fellowship (and coffee!) in the fellowship hall following the 8:15 AM worship service.

The church is handicap accessible: numerous parking spaces are available.

Questions visitors have asked in the past.

Does First Lutheran have greeters to meet me upon my arrival?

Yes! We have greeters to welcome you to our worship.
They may also hand you a worship bulletin, which contains the directions for the day's worship.

If you have any questions about the service, such as communion or our church's beliefs,
the greeters can direct you to an elder or to pastor.

Does First Lutheran have an easy order of worship and how does one follow it?
Yes, we have an Order of Worship, which is contained within the worship bulletin or as a handout with the bulletin.

How long does the worship service and the sermon last?
A non-communion service typically lasts one hour, with a service containing Holy Communion
lasting fifteen minutes longer.

Will I be singled out as a guest?
First Lutheran does not specifically point out guests as a part of the service,
but we do make an effort to greet all guests and they are asked to sign the register, if they want.

What is First Lutheran's Holy Communion belief and are guests welcomed at the Lord's Table.
For those that wish to partake of the Lord's Supper we feel a scriptural-founded stewardship responsibility.
Before taking Holy Communion at First Lutheran for the first time, we ask that you discuss your communion
beliefs with either the Pastor or an Elder.

In addition, we ask that you prepare for Holy Communion by asking yourself the following questions,
which provide the communion foundation for First Lutheran.
May your answers be a resounding "Yes"

Do I believe that I am a sinful human being without hope of eternal life except by God's mercy in Christ?
Do I believe that Jesus Christ is God's Son and my personal Savior?
Do I believe that He is personally present in the Sacrament of Holy Communion with His Body and Blood?
Do I hope by the power of the Holy Spirit to live a Godly life?

For those interested in Junior and Adult Confirmation classes as preparation for Holy Communion,
please speak to Pastor or an Elder so that you can enroll in a class.

What kind of hymns do you sing and what instruments are used?
First Lutheran primarily uses hymns from Lutheran Worship,
although we frequently sing other hymns that are not contained in the hymnal,
with the organ being the primary instrument.

We also have a contemporary service on the fourth Sunday.
At these services, a variety of instruments are used, including a keyboard, piano and guitar.

Is there a nursery or other activities for small children?
First Lutheran provides a nursery for small children during the worship service,
although we encourage parents to bring their children to the service as Christ welcomed all into his arms.
We do have a special Children's Message each Sunday during the worship service.
We also have a Sunday School with activities that typically include singing, Bible stories and crafts.

Will you be expected to give money?
First Lutheran does not require anyone to give money for participating in the worship.
An offering plate is passed after the sermon, at which time you may give as Christ motivates you.
All offerings are deeply appreciated as it helps to further Christ's message to others.