Dec 22
This month Intermountain Residential in Helena begins the demolition phase of old Bridger Cottage into the new Van Orsdel Commons. With guidance by SMA Architects and the expertise of Golden Eagle Construction, the transformation of one of our older residential cottages on the Helena campus has begun in earnest. Van Orsdel Commons will house chapel …
Nov 08
At the invitation of Doris Davis, an Intermountain volunteer, Chaplain Chris spoke November 8th to Helena’s local NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) Association at their monthly luncheon, hosted by Plymouth Congregational Church. Many of the retirees had known of Intermountain’s work, but appreciated getting a better picture of the scope of services and …
Oct 20
“People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” –1 Samuel 16:7 Every October, I have an excellent opportunity to talk with the kids in chapel about the masks we wear and how God sees through it all and sees who we are underneath the façade. The lesson usually goes something …
Apr 21
[This post from one year ago is SO good, I thought it was worth bringing it back for a “Throwback Thursday!” –Chris.] “One transformation I have seen in my life is that I don’t feel so negative about myself, but I would still like God to transform the way I treat others. I feel like …
Apr 06
Who doesn’t like snacks? What’s NOT to love… a little something sweet, salty or savory to get us through until our next meal? Well, this spring and summer Chaplain Chris and the kids will be snacking on some tasty treats and “feasting” on God’s Word… learning what Jesus meant when he said, “One must not …
Mar 01
Recently, our children assembled hygiene kits as a service project. These hygiene kits are given to students that come from far away to attend the International Evangelism Centre in Salika, Tanzania. At the Centre, these students prepare to be church planters and pastors to a number of countries in East Africa. The relatively few supplies—all …
Feb 09
You may be like me, in disbelief that Lent is already here… and Easter not far behind! I thought you might like a “look in” to see how we are observing Lent in our chapel services on campus, as well as have a reminder that I have for free children’s sermons for you to use …
Dec 24
On December 22nd, our friends from Helena Big Sky Dance Works came to visit us in chapel. Jaime and her dancers shared their talents and some short skits and words of reflection over what they had learned in 2015. Our children and staff fully enjoyed their performance, and especially the “dance circle” at the end …
Dec 02
Nancy Trudell, Intermountain Board member, recently coordinated with Chaplain Chris to bring the New Horizons Community Band to chapel for a special holiday concert. The band is made up of 52 community members, from a variety of backgrounds, ages and experience who enjoy playing together. While not all the band members were available on December …
Oct 22
Throughout the Fall we have taken an exciting trip through time in chapel. Chaplain Chris, with the help of his friend “Dr. Brown,” created a time machine that we used to bring back a number of Bible heroes as well as a very special guest–Brother Van himself! Pastor Brad Ulgenes of St. John’s Lutheran Church …
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