First Free News & Notes: February 2002

A special business meeting of the congregation is called for today at Noon in the sanctuary following Sunday school classes, for the purpose of voting on a Senior Pastor. We encourage all members to be present.

We are happy to welcome our new church members to our fellowship! Opportunities to greet and talk with them will be available during our fellowship time this morning.

Do you have some work that you would like to leave with the office staff on Sunday mornings? There is a drop box marked Office Work next to the "Changing Hands" bulletin board just outside the church office. It would be very helpful to the staff if you would use this drop box on Sundays.

Did you know about the Changing Hands bulletin board just outside the church office? The purpose of this bulletin board is for people to list items they have to give away or resources they need. Stop by and check it out.

The table across from the church office is our Lost & Found area for missing clothing, Bibles, or bags. Items found such as jewelry or keys are kept in the office.

Mothers called to pray! Interested women are invited to attend the Moms In Touch Regional Rally, Saturday, March 2, 8:30 - Noon, at Wooddale Church, Hwy. 212 & Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie. The cost for registration is $3. Lunch and leaders training from Noon - 3:00 PM is $4. If you have further questions, contact Donna Nagel at 952-938-2184.

A day set apart for women called Transformed through Christ will be held at Maranatha Hall, Northwestern College, March 8-9, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Featured speakers include Ruth Graham McIntyre and Lisa Harper. Registration for both days is $50 and one day is $30, this does include lunch. Conference and workshop information and registration forms will be available at the Information Booth. If you have further questions, contact Lori Peterson at 612-722-9793.

We warmly welcome Pastor Joel, Becky, Hope, and Jacob Sutton! We are delighted to have you with us this morning.

A special business meeting of the congregation is called for Sunday, February 24, at Noon following Sunday school classes, for the purpose of voting on a Senior Pastor. We encourage all members to be present.

We are happy to announce our newly elected church leaders for the term June 1, 2002, until May 31, 2004. They are as follows: Church Chairman, Don Brueske, Church Secretary, Delores Huanca, and Council members, Steve Mondy, Jack Nordin, Ross Olson, and Ralph Roberts. Thanks for serving!

The Bruce Chapman Family writes, "Dear Friends at First Free, our family would like to thank you for your prayers and for the lovely basket of plants at the time of Marge’s home going. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated." For those wishing to send cards to Bruce Chapman in Arizona, his current mailing address is: 14630 West Domingo Lane, Sun City West, AZ 85375.

A Fidelis Social is planned for Friday, February 22, at the Old Log Theater. Lunch begins at 11:15 AM with the musical following at 1:00 PM. If you have questions, contact Mae Olson at 952-431-2606.

Mothers called to pray! Interested women are invited to attend the Moms In Touch Regional Rally, Saturday, March 2, 8:30 – Noon, at Wooddale Church, Hwy. 212 & Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie. The cost for registration is $3. Lunch and leaders training from Noon – 3:00 PM is $4. If you have further questions, contact Donna Nagel at 952-938-2184.

A day set apart for women called Transformed through Christ will be held at Maranatha Hall, Northwestern College, March 8-9, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Featured speakers include Ruth Graham McIntyre and Lisa Harper. Registration for both days is $50 and one day is $30, this does include lunch. Conference and workshop information and registration forms will be available at the Information Booth. If you have further questions, contact Lori Peterson at 612-722-9793.

Roger Olson writes, "Denise, Aubrey, and I want to thank you for the thanks reception held for us last Sunday. Your words of kindness, cards, gifts, and love will help us remember our special time at First Free. God bless you all!"

For those wishing to send cards to Bruce Chapman in Arizona, his current mailing address is: 14630 West Domingo Lane, Sun City West, AZ 85375.

Would you like to check out our website but not sure how to do it? Jeff Olson will be demonstrating how to find our website and missionary information today in the gym during the fellowship hour.

We will not have Junior Church for 4-6^th graders on February 17. We want them - and us - to be up in the worship service to hear the new candidate.

Thank you for praying on our behalf for our trip to Central Asia. We felt God abundantly led us and made our ministry acceptable to the saints there. We made miraculous contact with key people.

Key prayer request: A small group of national leaders is meeting to seek the Lord on how He would have them proceed. This will determine our next steps. Ask God to clearly lead them and give us wisdom for the next steps in this ministry.

Thanks and appreciation to Roger & Denise Olson for their special contributions to our worship services! We are grateful to them for "going the extra mile" - many thanks.

We extend our condolences to the family of Marge Chapman. Marge, our former minister's wife, went home to be with the Lord on January 27th. Her funeral was held at Wooddale Church on February 1st.

All Ladies are welcome to Guild on Tuesday, February 5, at 1:00 PM. Deepali Valvi from India will share her testimony. She and her family live across the street in our church house. She is affiliated with Bethany Fellowship.

The Caring Commission needs your help! Do you know someone who is struggling financially? If so, would you please communicate the need to a member of the Caring Commission? Together, we can show Christ's love in a tangible way and be an encouragement to someone in need.

We will not have Junior Church for 4-6^th graders on February 17. We want them - and us - to be up in the worship service to hear the new candidate.