A Church Work Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, from 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. If you can help, contact Rick Vatsaas.

A reminder to all Nurture workers: Please RSVP regarding the Nurture Appreciation Pizza Lunch for you and your family on Sunday, May 5, at 12:00 Noon in the gym. Use your registration card today or call Apryl Hultstrand at (952) 736-2686. Thanks.

All ladies are welcome to Women's Guild on Tuesday, May 7^th, at 1:00 PM. Kathleen Peterson with Cundelee Mission of Australia will be speaking about her work with the Kalgoorlie Aborigines.

Do you have left over latex paint that you would like to donate to Vacation Bible School? We need LATEX flat or eggshell (not glossy) paint in browns, tans, grays, blues and greens. If you can help, please contact Patty Mellema or Sherie McClun.

Come join us in Prayer Walking the three or four blocks around the church building. Meet at the church on Thursday, May 2^nd, at 6:30 PM. If you have questions, contact Harold Anderson.

Attention College Age Class & Sunday Morning Prayer Group: Your classroom location has changed! The College Age Class will meet in the balcony level smaller classroom. The Prayer Group will meet in the office level conference room.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES

America United Under God is the theme for the 2002 National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2. Join others from around the city for a prayer rally on the steps of the St. Paul State Capital from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, or tune in to KTIS radio that evening from 6:00-9:00 PM for a live citywide prayer broadcast. Youth are encouraged to attend a special prayer rally at the Capital from 1:30-2:30 PM. Let's unite our nation in prayer to God!

Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls (5212 41^st Ave. So.) will be a host-site for our community as we join together in prayer for our nation at 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 2^nd. The public and area churches are invited.

Missionary Prayer Focus

Tim & Carolyn Dahlin

• Pray for them as they participate in the Family Life Marriage Conference, April 26-28, and the Missionary Candidate Orientation, April 29.
• Continue to pray for their son, Jonathan, after a slump this winter, he has been showing steady gains.

- Ministry Highlights -

Student Ministries Conference

April 26-28, Rochester, Minnesota

• Pray for the youth attending: Rebecca Easterwood, Lindsay Farnell, Erika Guggenberger, Heidi Whiteley, Becky Juarez, Krysta Symington, Heidi Hultstrand, Katie Hucek, Carl and Daniel Amstutz, Mark Fleming, Brett Frieson, Carl Holman, and Jordan Millikan and for their leaders: Doug Brown, Kelly Krueger, and Jon & Carrie Boyum.
• Pray that God will work in a mighty way in the lives of those attending. Pray for spiritual growth, safety, and good health for all.

Congratulations to John & Sarah Clinton, proud parents of a baby boy, Owen Daniel. He was born on Saturday, April 13th and weighed in at 8 lbs. 8 oz. Mother and baby are doing well.

The Church Council will be conducting interviews soon for those who wish to apply for church membership. You may pick up an application form at the Information Booth, fill it out, and return to Pastor Joel or Don Brueske. We will call you to set up a time for your interview with several Council members. Prospective new members will be voted on at the Annual Meeting on May 14.

America United Under God is the theme for the 2002 National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2. Join others from around the city for a prayer rally on the steps of the St. Paul State Capital from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, or tune in to KTIS radio that evening from 6:00-9:00 PM for a live citywide prayer broadcast. Youth are encouraged to attend a special prayer rally at the Capital from 1:30-2:30 PM. Let's unite our nation in prayer to God!

Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls (5212 41^st Ave. So.) will be a host-site for our community as we join together in prayer for our nation at 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 2^nd. The public and area churches are invited.

The Invitation … inviting God to transform our cities is a call to the Church of the Twin Cities (and beyond) to join in seeking God on behalf of our churches, cities, and nation, May 19^th, 6:00-9:00 PM, at the Minneapolis Metrodome.

We now have online audio recordings of our weekly worship services on our church website! Visit our website at www.firstfreechurch.org, click on the Worship Services link, and look for services with the Listen icon to click on.

Directory Update: Pastor Joel & Becky Sutton, 5015 Westmill Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345, (952) 930-0809.

Attention College Age Class & Sunday Morning Prayer Group: Your classroom location has changed! The College Age Class will meet in the balcony level smaller classroom. The Prayer Group will meet in the office level conference room.

Missionary Prayer Focus

Radio Bible Class

• Praise the Lord for the Our Daily Bread devotional booklets that provide spiritual food for millions of people each day.
• Pray that much fruit will come from the distribution of this devotional booklet and that many lives will be touched by the grace and glory of God.

Congratulations to Chris and Angie Hansen, proud parents of a baby boy, Gabriel. He was born on March 28 and weighed in at 8 lbs. 1 oz. Mother and baby are doing well.

We also congratulate Alex & Amy Gu. They write, "We just had a baby girl, Yilan Gu, on April 2^nd. She weighed 5 lbs. 13 oz. We enjoy the Lord's creation very much! We want to express our gratitude to the friends here for your prayers and support."

Lois Scalcucci writes, "Thank you for the gift, cards, and your prayers. I have missed you all and may God bless you."

A Women's Night Out is scheduled for Monday, April 15, from 7:00-10:00 PM at church. Bring along a project you are working on or just come to visit. Women of all ages are welcome. Call Beth Brown or Jill Rose with questions.

We are cordially invited to Jerry McDonald's clarinet music recital, Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 PM. The McDonalds will have a reception at their home following the recital. For more information, see the flyer on the downstairs bulletin board.

The Invitation … inviting God to transform our cities is a call to the Church of the Twin Cities (and beyond) to join in seeking God on behalf of our churches, cities, and nation, May 19^th, 6:00-9:00 PM, at the Minneapolis Metrodome.

The Church Council will be conducting interviews soon for those who wish to apply for church membership. You may pick up an application form at the Information Booth, fill it out, and return to Pastor Joel or Don Brueske. We will call you to set up a time for your interview with several Council members. Prospective new members will be voted on at the Annual Meeting on May 14.

We now have online audio recordings of our weekly worship services on our church website! Visit our website at www.firstfreechurch.org, click on the Worship Services link, and look for services with the Listen icon to click on.

Directory Update: Pastor Joel & Becky Sutton, 5015 Westmill Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345, (952) 930-0809.

Missionary Prayer Focus

Shel & Sig Turnquist - Camp of the Master

• Pray for them as they schedule various work days and prepare to open camp for the summer.
• Pray for safety for all campers this summer as they enjoy various recreational activities. Pray for spiritual growth for all who attend.

The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Grace Elasky and family in memory of Dick Elasky, who went to be with the Lord three years ago on April 2^nd. "We miss him so much but rejoice that he is at home with the Lord."

Directory Update: Pastor Joel & Becky Sutton, 5015 Westmill Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345, (952)-930-0809.

The Church Council will be conducting interviews soon for those who wish to apply for church membership. You may pick up an application form at the Information Booth, fill it out, and return it to the booth or to Pastor Joel or Don Brueske. We will call you to inform you of a time for your interview with several Council members. Prospective new members will be voted on at the Annual Meeting on May 14^.

A Women's Night Out is scheduled for Monday, April 15, from 7:00-10:00 PM at church. Bring along a project you are working on or just come to visit. Women of all ages are welcome. Call Beth Brown or Jill Rose with questions.

A women's Bible study and prayer time is being held at Darla Melander's home, 5100 30^th Avenue South, at 7:30 PM on Tuesday evenings. All are welcome!

On Wednesday, April 10, the Women's Neighborhood Bible Study will begin a new 7-week series that explores God's secrets for coping with stress. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors to study God's Word. For more information, contact Patty Mellema or Lois Chapman.

Dave & Jan Harthan, with Wycliffe in Mozambique, are returning to the U.S. and would like a loaner car for several weeks, June 15-24. If you have a car you could lend, please contact Felix Juarez at 612-866-6913.

Now available on our church website: online audio recordings of our weekly worship services! Visit www.firstfreechurch.org, click on the Worship Services link, and look for services with the Listen icon to click on. Contact Jeff Olson if you have questions (webmaster {at} firstfreechurch.org).