Small Adventist schools in Montana, with 10–35 students, take mission to heart by integrating outreach into their educational programs. Through service projects, clean-up days, eye clinics and other community initiatives, students learn the value of sharing Christ’s love in practical ways.
Five Falls Christian School students in Great Falls, Montana, took part in Operation Christmas Child, a ministry by Samaritan’s Purse. The school assembled 20 boxes to bless other children at Christmas time. Additionally, students participated in the Adopt a Family program as their "gift to Jesus," bringing Christmas presents for a family in need.
Mountain View Christian School in Missoula, Montana, also chose Operation Christmas Child as their focus of outreach. They put together 31 boxes in collaboration with the church and school families. On a field trip, they used money that was collected to purchase items for the boxes. A representative from the Missoula Chapter of Samaritan’s Purse gave a chapel talk to the students, explaining the organization’s mission and goals.
Glacier View Adventist School in Ronan, Montana, held a Veterans Day program on Nov. 8, 2024. Home and School provided a meal, and the students presented a program. As many as 150 veterans from the community attended. Many expressed their gratitude to the school and students for organizing the meaningful event.
Blodgett View Christian School in Hamilton, Montana, joined forces with the church to gather items for Thanksgiving baskets. They also presented a church Christmas program and invited their community to attend.
Trout Creek Adventist School students in Trout Creek, Montana, used their winter program as a platform to share the needs of Riverside Farm in Zambia, Africa. The farm is helping combat hunger in the area with a work-to-eat program. A free-will offering taken by the students after the program raised $363.
Teton Adventist Christian School in Choteau, Montana, partnered with Teton County Food Pantry. For Thanksgiving, the students collected cans that were given as entry to their annual Fall Festival. Then, at Christmas, they helped the pantry create gift boxes for families with soap and candy.
Libby Adventist Christian School gave a unique Christmas program focused on the Great Controversy. The community was invited to hear the good news that Jesus wins.
Montana Conference's small schools raised $650 to support Feather River Adventist School in California after the recent school shooting. One Trout Creek student donated $100 from his savings and another gave her entire piggy bank. Montana teachers also held two Zoom prayer meetings for FRAS' staff and students. Kathy Spiva, FRAS principal, expressed gratitude: “Thank you for your prayers, love and support.”
The ministry of Montana Conference's small Adventist schools shows young people’s capacity to make a difference. As Paul wrote, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young” (1 Tim. 4:12). These students exemplify ministry through kindness, outreach and sharing Christ’s love.
FFCS prepares to send their Operation Christmas Child packages.
