Ash Wesnesday Service

Want to experience a Christian tradition that is more than a thousand years old? Join us for a short, contemplative Ash Wednesday Service this Wednesday morning at 7 AM @ the Downtown Dance Collective (121 W Main). This is a great way to begin exploring the season of Lent. We will be done by 7:40 AM. Contact Christian (529-5568) or Ryan (529-2468) if you have questions.

A Party for St. Patrick

Admit it: there's times you wish you were Irish. But alas you're not (and hey, you probably wouldn't like tripe anyway). So cheer up and make the best of it - come join us for our third year running as we hoist a pint in honor of St. Patrick and make fish and chips together.

This year we're doing something special - we're celebrating the success of All Souls Ale and Imagine Missoula, and what better place to do that than at Big Sky Brewing Taproom! Join us in the bowels of the brewery - there will be live music, great food and drink, and plenty of interesting friends (assuming you show up, of course).

Here's the skinny:

WHEN: Friday, March 18, from 6-10 PM
WHERE: @ the Big Sky Brewing Taproom out by the airport (directions)
WHAT TO BRING: a healthy appetite, a hearty thirst!

Kids are welcome, and so are friends! Please RSVP if you're coming (so we know how much food to prepare). And help us spread the word!

See you soon!
Christian and Ryan

We Need Your Help!

Hey friends. As Ryan and I have sat down and worked on the schedule for the next couple of weeks... yowza. We need some help...

1. A Party for St. Patrick - Our famous fish and chips fry. Big Sky Brewery has offered to host it (in the actually brewery, woo hoo) - but we're going to need some serious help w/ setup, w/ food prep, w/ cooking, w/ cleanup. If you're available Friday, March 18 and would like to help, could you please email Ryan so we can start building a list.
   
   
2. Ash Wednesday - We'll be offering our yearly Ash Wednesday service next Wed from 7 - 7:30 AM at the Downtown Dance Collective. Small, intimate, reflective... it's a great way to mark the beginning of Lent. We could really use 2-3 people to hang fliers downtown / on campus by this Saturday - contact Christian (529-5568) ASAP.
   
   
3. Woman w/ car trouble - we're trying to help a woman on disability get her car fixed. She has an estimate from a shop. I need someone who can meet w/ her, validate the need (eg. look at the estimate), and contact the shop to figure out how to get them the check from All Souls for repairs. Probably won't take more than an hour total - contact Christian (529-5568).
   
   
4. Weekly updates - Amy's lack of internet connectivity is making it difficult for her to send out the weekly updates; she's looking for someone else to take over this task for a while. Takes about half an hour every week. It's not difficult, but it does take some decent writing ability and attention to detail. Want to help us out in this way - contact Amy / Shanequa (546-3158).
   
   
5. Morning Prayers - we'll be starting up again during Lent! I'd like to find 2 additional houses to host these small, intimate prayers times (we'd like to offer them at 4 different locations this time, each on a different morning). Want to host - contact Christian (529-5568).
   
   
6. Meals for Moms - Nina could really use some more help lining up meals for a brand new single mom - "We need more meals folks and she agreed, if we can, to let us get a bed (for her) and sheets, and a diaper pail, and some light bulbs. We also need folks who can run errands for her once in a while." Want to help out - contact Nina (546-4697).
   

Every single one of these things is a tangible way to love our city. If everyone pitches in it'll be a piece of cake. If not, it's going to be hard. Would you consider helping?

Thanks so much!
Christian

The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:5-15)

Every great religious teacher has taught his disciples about prayer. When Jesus' disciples asked him how to engage this paramount practice, he gave them "the Lord's Prayer," (Our Father, who art in heaven...). "REALLY! That's what we should pray?" How do we actually pray through this and what is Jesus trying to communicate in this prayer?

• The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:5-15) – Christian Cryder
  (Click here for download instructions)

Spring Groups

Hey folks, we've finally nailed down our schedule! Have a look at what's on the menu for groups this spring...

• Explorers: The TWO Jesus' of the Bible - [details] a group geared especially for non-Christians (or spiritual 'newbies'). It's a chance to ask questions and to learn how the New Testament Jesus claims to "fulfill" everything we see about God in the Old Testament. Sundays @ 1 PM at Christian and Marilyn's (2307 River Road), beginning this Sunday, Feb 27. Contact Christian (529-5568) for details.
  
  
• Explorers: Public Faith - a group for anyone (Christian or otherwise) who is interested in exploring how Christianity offers a unique vision for distinctive living in our worship, workplace, and community. This group is all about how we become an alternate city within the city. We're so excited about it, we're offering it on two nights. Contact Christian (529-5568) or Ryan (529-2468) for details.
• Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM at the Sutherland's (1601 W Kent), begins March 22.
  
• Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM at the Cryder's (2307 River Road), begins March 23.
  
  
• The Story of God - a community group for people to engage the Bible's story as it is told chronologically. Thursdays @ 6:00 PM at Nick and Layci's (1928 McDonald), beginning March 10. Contact Bob (241-8067) or Layci (214-5428).
  
  
• Counterfeit Gods - a book discussion of Tim Keller's book by the same name. Tuesdays @ 6:00 PM at the Sutherland's (1601 W Kent). Contact Ryan (529-2468) or Rachel (529-2467) if you'd like to attend. (The book is available on the book table or you can grab one at the group).
  
  
• Pastor's Lunch - an informal gathering for leaders (or anyone who is curious about leadership) to learn about how the Bible speaks to shepherding and leading God's people. Sundays @ 1 PM at Ryan and Rachel's (1601 W Kent), beginning March 20. Contact Ryan (529-2468) for details.

If you're interested in one of these groups, please let us know as soon as possible!