Happy 89^th Birthday to George Holst! He turned 89 today. Please keep George & Lorraine in your prayers. George had a stroke earlier this week and is currently recovering at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

We extend our condolences to the Olson Family. Eleanor Olson went home to be with the Lord on February 15^th. Her funeral was held at First Free on February 21^st.

Interested in knowing more about First Free? On Sunday, March 2^nd a 4-week class, Exploring Church Membership, will begin at 11:00 AM in the Pastor's Study. Call (612) 827-4705 if you are interested in attending.

Check out today's bulletin insert that gives details on the new Women's Guild Project. On Tuesday, March 4, at 1:00 PM, Herb Bloomquist will be sharing about beginning an English Language Camp in China. Pray and be prepared to give a pledge. Men are invited, too!

An Overcomers' Lunch is scheduled for Sunday, March 9^th, at 12:30 PM. If you have questions, see Ardese Barrett.

The debut of the Fyrescape Café, a coffeehouse for students and young adults (ages 12 and up), will be Friday, March 14, 7:00-11:00 PM at First Free. Feature musicians include Noah, a new rap artist from St. Peter; Eric Twietmeyer, a folksy, bluesy, funk artist and others.

Scholarship money is available for children K-6 who are interested in going to Camp Shamineau this summer. See Sherie McClun for details or call (612) 827-1863.

Please remember to RSVP Sherie McClun if you can attend the Nurture Appreciation Lunch on Sunday, March 16^th.

You are invited to a Bridal Shower for Heather Hultstrand on April 6^th, 4:00 PM, at the church. Heather is registered at J.C. Penny's, Marshall Fields, and Target. If you have any questions, please contact Deb Holman at 952-xxx-xxxx.

Camp Shamineau's 45^th Anniversary Staff Reunion will be held from June 28-29. This is your chance to get back together with many of your old camp staff friends! Registration forms are available at the Information Booth or you can register on the web at www.shamineau.org.

Rose Hecker will be sharing her testimony with us this morning. She came to know the Lord in October, 1994. She has been married to Al for 6 years, and they live a half mile east of the church. She has been employed at the American Red Cross for 12 years. As a child, she was in a "Good News" club at Marilyn Vatsaas' home; she lived on the same block.

Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and support during our mission trip to Honduras. We felt God's presence daily as we ministered and look forward to sharing with you the many ways that God provided. -Glenn & Apryl Hultstrand

Scholarship money is available for children K-6 who are interested in going to Camp Shamineau this summer. See Sherie McClun for details or call (612) 827-1863.

The Quarterly Business Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 10, at 7:00 PM.

Sojourner's Valentine Party, Saturday, February 15, 6:00 PM, at the Rose's Romantic Getaway (708 Minnehaha Parkway) bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

Be "In the Know" - visit the church website and sign up for either or both the News and Prayer email lists. You'll be glad you did! (http://www.firstfreechurch.org/mailing_list)

We extend our prayers and sympathy to Sheryll Erickson, her father, Pastor Arnold Erickson, and family. Sheryll's step-mom, Celia, went home to be with the Lord on January 28. Her funeral was held in Rochester, Minnesota, on February 1.

The Council will meet Monday, February 3, at 7:00 PM.

The Quarterly Business Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 10, at 7:00 PM.

All ladies welcome to Women's Guild, Tuesday, February 4, at 1:00 PM. Our outstanding speaker will be Monica Totman, who has served the Lord in Japan and Singapore for over 15 years. Reminder: March is project month.

A Chaim Class Game Night is scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 7:00 PM at the church gym. We'll be playing gym games and interactive group games. Bring a snack to share. Beverages and games provided. RSVP to Vanessa Beckett at (612) 721-6885 or scizot_indahouse {at} hotmail.com.

Sojourner's Valentine Party, Saturday, February 15, 6:00 PM, at the Rose's Romantic Getaway (708 Minnehaha Parkway) bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

Be "In the Know" - visit the church website and sign up for either or both the News and Prayer email lists. You'll be glad you did! (http://www.firstfreechurch.org/mailing_list)

Camp Shamineau Annual Meeting is today at 3:00 PM at Maple Grove Evangelical Free Church, 8585 Rice Lake Road, at 3:00 PM. If you have any questions, call (218) 575-2240.