Tag Archive: bulletin insert

Mar 22

Lent, week 5: Watch for morning [with bulletin insert download]

My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning! –Psalm 130:6 “This, too, shall pass.” Whatever the crisis is at the moment, we can be assured that God is with us and there is hope that, however difficult the situation… “this, too, shall pass.” This is even true in the …

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Mar 15

Lent, week 4: The Valley [with bulletin insert download]

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. –Psalm 23:4 (RSV) Too many individuals have known the reality of being in the “valley of the shadow of death.” Survivors of trauma—especially that experienced in childhood—can …

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Mar 08

Lent, week 3: Anticipation VS Anxiety [with bulletin insert download]

“It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; And while they are still speaking, I will hear.” –Isaiah 65:24 Anticipation can easily turn into anxiety. Consider these words from Meriwether Lewis, written in his journal on May 26, 1805, as the “Corps of Discovery” expedition first glimpsed the mighty Rocky Mountains …

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Feb 28

Lent, week 2: Obedience [with bulletin insert download]

Although he was a son, [Jesus] learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him. —Hebrews 5:8-9 (ESV) Obedience is a tough word for anyone affected by trauma. Abusive relationships often demand obedience. Great physical, psychological, and relational harm has been done …

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Feb 22

Lent Week 1: Stumbling (with bulletin insert download)

“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea!” (Matthew 18:6) In the midst of a discussion about privilege and position in the coming Kingdom of …

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Feb 15

Coming soon… Ash Wednesday [bulletin insert download]

“Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love.” (Joel 2:13) Ash Wednesday provides us with an opportunity to examine where we are spiritually and relationally, where we have placed our priorities, and what adjustments we might need …

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Sep 23

What an exciting time to become a Caring Friend!

This fall brings with it a unique opportunity for all of us to stand together and make an impact in ministry that will have lasting effects far beyond 2022! A generous donor has agreed to make a $500 gift to Intermountain for every new Caring Friend that signs up to give at least $10/month to …

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Aug 23

Mission opportunity: A Play-garden for Providence Home

This year Intermountain has again been entered into the Great Fish Challenge through the Whitefish Community Foundation! The funds raised through this year’s challenge will go towards building a playground and garden, a “play-garden” if you will, for the children at Providence Home in the Flathead Valley. The challenge started on August 5th and runs …

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Aug 16

Little lessons in empathy

“Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.”  -Jesus (Matt. 7:12) Our interactions with others are based on the internal narrative we believe about ourselves, our place in the world, and how others are going to …

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