A Sojourners' Farewell Potluck for their teacher, Bill Anderson, is planned for today at Noon in the gym. If you forgot to bring something, please join us anyway.

All ladies welcome to Women's Guild Spring Luncheon, Tuesday, April 1^st, at Noon. The guest speaker will be our own Jan Harthan, missionary to Mozambique. (Lunch will be furnished by Guild hostesses.)

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.

Heart of the City Worship Celebration set for Sunday, April 6^th, 7:00 PM, at Crystal Free Church. Invite a friend and enjoy worshipping with believers from across the Twin Cities.

A work weekend at Camp Shamineau is April 11-13. There is work for every ability! Lodging and meals will be provided. An offering will be taken to offset expenses. Call John Symington (952) 835-1387 if you can help.

NCD Senior Spring Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 24, 9:00 AM, at Wayzata Free Church, 705 County Road 101, Plymouth, (763) 473-9463. The cost is $7 per person. Registration forms are available at the Information Booth. The registration deadline is April 11.

Church Library Drive - Do you have any Christian children's videos or books that you are finished using at home? Please drop them in the marked box inside the library. Thanks!

Are you interested in baptism? If you would like to explore this further, please contact Pastor Joel Sutton.

Planning for summer? Mark your calendars for VBS here at First Free, Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 1^st, 9:30 - Noon.

Missions Work Trip Opportunity, June 21-28. The church is sending a team to Kid's Alive orphanage in the Dominican Republic. We will be helping with construction and children's programs. Because of passports and tickets, you must respond quickly. Get an application at Information Booth.

No Sunday School or Jr. Church (K-6) on Easter Sunday.

Thank you for your prayer support, encouragement, and love during the past six months while my mom was in hospice care. Your cards, memorials, and words of comfort will long be remembered. A special thanks to those who came to celebrate my mother's life. - Dee & David Huanca

Bethel Hymn Sing at Benson Great Hall, Bethel College, today at 4:00 PM. The Foundation Quartet will be leading the music! Call (651) 683-6256 for more details.

A Sojourners' Farewell Potluck for their teacher, Bill Anderson, is planned for March 30^th at Noon. Families with last names beginning A-L bring a salad, M-
Q bring a hot dish, and R-Y bring a dessert.

All ladies welcome to Women's Guild Spring Luncheon, Tuesday, April 1^st, at Noon. The guest speaker will be our own Jan Harthan, missionary to Mozambique.

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.

Heart of the City Worship Celebration set for Sunday, April 6^th, 7:00 PM, at Crystal Free Church. Invite a friend and enjoy worshipping with believers from across the Twin Cities.

A work weekend at Camp Shamineau is April 11-13. Lodging and meals will be provided. An offering will be taken. Call John Symington (952) 835-1387 if you can help.

Church Library Drive - Do you have any Christian children's videos or books that you are finished using at home? Please drop them in the marked box inside the library. Thanks!

Are you interested in baptism? If you would like to explore this further, please contact Pastor Joel Sutton.

Planning for summer? Mark your calendars for VBS here at First Free, Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 1^st, 9:30 - Noon.

Missions Work Trip Opportunity, June 21-28. The church is sending a team to Kid's Alive orphanage in the Dominican Republic. We will be helping with construction and children's programs. Because of passports and tickets, you must respond quickly. Get an application at Information Booth.

We will be honoring Donna & Dan Larson during the fellowship time today. We thank them for their faithful service to our church. Donna has worked in the church office for two years and has now found a job as a Medical Coder at "The Doctors" Clinic. Dan worked as a church custodian for 1 ½ years. Thank you both so much!

We extend a warm welcome to our new members: Ardese Barrett, Robert Johnson, and Steve & Jill Rose.

Thanks to our newly elected Officers: Alan Peterson (Vice-Chair) and Mark Holman (Treasurer); and Council Members: Ben Cochenet, Don Erickson, Guy Hugo, and Mark Mellema.

We extend our condolences to Dee & David Huanca. Dee's mom went home to be with the Lord on March 10^th. Her funeral was held at Milaca Free Church on March 15^th.

Bethel Hymn Sing at Benson Great Hall, Bethel College, next Sunday, March 23, at 4:00 PM. The Foundation Quartet will be leading the music! Call (651) 683-6256 for more details.

A Sojourners' Farewell Potluck for their teacher, Bill Anderson, is planned for March 30^th at Noon. If you have questions, contact Lori Peterson at (612) 722-9793.

Guy's Night Out for basketball, food, and fun on Monday, April 7, 7:00 PM. Bring a friend and pop or snack to share.

NCD Student Ministries Conference is April 25-27. The cost is $60 (plus $50 for meals). Registration deadline is today! See Pastor Eric or a youth sponsor for more details.

Church Library Drive - Do you have any Christian children's videos or books that you are finished using at home? Please drop them in the marked box inside the library. Thanks!

Are you interested in baptism? If you would like to explore this further, please contact Pastor Joel Sutton.

Planning for summer? Mark your calendars for VBS here at First Free, Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 1^st, 9:30 - Noon.

Missions Work Trip Opportunity, June 21-28. The church is sending a team to Kid's Alive orphanage in the Dominican Republic. Because of passports and tickets, you must respond quickly. Ask John Symington for an application. We will be helping with construction and kids' programs.

We will be honoring Donna & Dan Larson during the fellowship time on Sunday, March 16. We thank them for their faithful service to our church. Donna has worked in the church office for two years and has now found a job as a Medical Coder at "The Doctors" Clinic. Dan worked as a church custodian for 1 ½ year. Thank you both so much!

An Overcomers' Lunch is scheduled for today, 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 rap artist, and Eric Twietmeyer, a funk artist.

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

A Sojourners' Farewell Potluck for their teacher, Bill Anderson, is planned for March 30^th at Noon. Families with last names beginning A-L bring a salad, M-
Q bring a hot dish, and R-Y bring a dessert. Beverages will be provided. If you have questions, contact Lori Peterson.

A work weekend at Camp Shamineau is April 11-13. There is work for everyone! Lodging is provided and meals will be provided with an offering to offset expense of food. Contact John Symington (952) 835-1387 if you can help.

NCD Student Ministries Conference, Get Out of The Boat, will be the weekend of April 25-27. The cost is $60 plus money for meals (about $50). Register by March 15^th with Pastor Eric or a youth sponsor.

Next Young at Heart Event will be held on Thursday, March 20 at Minnesota History Center. Meet at First Free at 10:00 AM to carpool. Bring money for lunch at the Minnesota Cafeteria. The cost is $4 per person. Please RSVP to Leona Meerdink at (952) 927-4843 or Gladys Brown (612) 724-6906.

New Address Update: Effective March 1st, Jeff & Rachel Olson's new address is 10833 Nord Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55437, phone: (952) 884-5246. Their e-mail address will remain the same. Their actual moving date will be March 15^th.

We extend our condolences to Bob Johnson, Audrey Johnson and Joey Sanchez. Joey's mom, Tawny, went home to be with the Lord on February 26. Her memorial service will be held at First Free in several weeks.

Interested in knowing more about First Free? Beginning today, a 4-week class, Exploring Church Membership, will be held at 11:00 AM in the Pastor's Study.

A Sojourners' Social begins at Noon today! Meet at the Minnesota History Center, right off I-94, at the Kellogg Blvd or Marion Street exit in St. Paul. We plan to eat lunch at the café there (or you can bring a bag lunch). Admission is free.

Women's Guild Special Project Meeting is set for 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 rap artist, and Eric Twietmeyer, a funk artist.

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

A Sojourners' Farewell Potluck for their teacher, Bill Anderson, is planned for March 30^th at Noon. Families with last names beginning A-L bring a salad, M-
Q bring a hot dish, and R-Y bring a dessert. Beverages will be provided. If you have questions, contact Lori Peterson.

Camp Shamineau's 45^th Anniversary Staff Reunion will be held from June 28-29. Registration forms are available at the Information Booth or you can register on the web at www.shamineau.org.

New Address Update: Effective March 1st, Jeff & Rachel Olson's new address is 10833 Nord Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55437, phone: (952) 884-5246. Their email address will remain the same. Their actual moving date will be March 15^th.