Sheila Decker will be sharing her faith story this morning. Sheila is married to Curt Decker, who is currently serving our country in Afghanistan. They have been attending First Free Church since July of 2002. They have two young daughters, Sara and Anna.

Did you know that October is Pastor Appreciation Month? Let's all take this opportunity to express our love and appreciation to our wonderful pastors! Jot down your words of thanks and put them in the boxes in the foyer.

The Purpose Driven Life book will be available at no cost to guests and those who did not receive a book last year. See Cindy Sawyer at the book table in the foyer for your copy.

The got purpose? invitations are still available for your use to invite friends and neighbors to the got purpose? campaign, October 19 to November 23.

Missed Banner Night? Banner Night II will be held on Thursday, November 6, at 6:00 PM. We are creating banners that express components of our Vision Statement! All materials, supper, and lots of laughter will be provided.

The Senior Fellowship will not meet in November. They will have a potluck dinner on Tuesday, December 9th. White Cross will not meet in December.

Needed: Tutors to assist graduate international students to write or edit papers. There will be training led by Sheryl Holt to help mentors to assist international students on November 8 from 9:00 AM - Noon at Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren Church at Cedar and 41^st Street. Call Linda at (612) 722-0918 to register by November 1^st. The cost is $25.

On Sunday, November 16, would you have a Chinese student or family to your home for a meal and take him or her to a short outreach at the U of M? For more information, contact Glenn Kenadjian - China Outreach at (612) 722-3657.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $183,709 Budget: $192,404
Oct 19, 2003    Outreach: 59,426 Budget: 66,282

Barb Hugo will be sharing her faith story this morning. Barb is a lifetime member of First Free and is Co-chair of Agape ABF. She works part-time at GMAE and is a Minneapolis Police Department Chaplain. Barb has been married to Guy Hugo for 36 years. They have two grown sons, Terry and Todd, and two dogs, Ezra and Enoch. Read Barb's Testimony.

The Foundation Quartet will lead us in great gospel singing tonight at 6:00 PM. Enjoy a concert of beautiful, harmonious Southern Gospel Music. A freewill offering will be taken.

Did you know that October is Pastor Appreciation Month? Let's all take this opportunity to express our love and appreciation to our wonderful pastors! Jot down your words of thanks on the cards provided in your bulletin and put them in the appropriate boxes in the foyer.

The Purpose Driven Life book will be available at no cost to guests and those who did not receive a book last year. See Cindy Sawyer at the book table in the foyer for your copy.

The got purpose? invitations are still available on the table in the foyer for your use to invite friends and neighbors to the got purpose? campaign, October 19 to November 23.

Needed: Tutors to assist graduate international students to write or edit papers. There will be training led by Sheryl Holt to help mentors to assist international students on November 8 from 9:00 AM -Noon at Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren Church at Cedar and 41^st Street. Call Linda at (612) 722-0918 to register by November 1^st. The cost is $25.

On Sunday, November 16, would you have a Chinese student or family to your home for a meal and take him or her to a short outreach at the U of M? For more information, contact Glenn Kenadjian - China Outreach at (612) 722-3657.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $176,566 Budget: $185,769
Oct 12, 2003    Outreach: 55,673 Budget: 63,996

Welcome to our missionary speakers this morning for Outreach Sunday. Look for our church brochure at the Information Center that outlines where some of your outreach giving goes. In order for your offering to be applied to missions, you must mark your offering envelope for either Outreach or Missions.

Invite your friends to the Mom's Media Exchange at church on Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM. Sort through your no-longer-popular kid's videos, books, games, and music and bring them to church to exchange with other moms. Call Jill Rose at (612) 827-4402 if you would like to help.

Enjoy making things? On October 16 at 6:00 PM we will be holding a Banner Assembly Night. Sewing machines, supper, all materials, and laughter will all be provided!

Calendar Correction: The Senior Fellowship will meet on Tuesday, October 21, at 10:00 AM. Join seniors for fun, fellowship, and refreshments.

Children's Clothes Collection for Salem Evangelical Free. There will be a box across from the church office through October for clean, used children's clothes to benefit the Salem Community Clothes Closet.

Want to spend quality time with your kids? Camp Shamineau has a Father and Daughter Camp, November 21-23, and a Father and Son Camp, February 6-8. Spend an exciting weekend of worship, play, and growth with your kids at camp. For more information, call (218) 575-2240 or check out their website at www.shamineau.org.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $171,668 Budget: $179,135
Oct 5, 2003    Outreach: 54,306 Budget: 61,711

Choir began last week, but there is still time to join. We invite singers of all ages, young and old, to join us this year. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 6:45-8:00 PM.

All ladies welcome to a Guild Potluck Salad Luncheon on Tuesday, October 7, at Noon.

Mom's Media Exchange will be held at church on Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM. Sort through your no-longer-popular kid's videos, books, games, and music and bring them to church to exchange with other moms. Call Jill Rose at (612) 827-4402 if you would like to help.

Enjoy making things? On October 16 at 6:00 PM we will be holding a Banner Assembly Night. Sewing machines, supper, all materials, and laughter will all be provided!

Children's Clothes Collection for Salem Evangelical Free. There will be a box across from the church office through October for clean, used children's clothes to benefit the Salem Community Clothes Closet.

Help the church save money on postage by picking up your new church directory today on the table in foyer. Look for the directory with your name on it. You are welcome to take one extra copy per family.

Want to spend quality time with your kids? Camp Shamineau has a Father and Daughter Camp, November 21-23, and a Father and Son Camp, February 6-8. Spend an exciting weekend of worship, play, and growth with your kids at camp. For more information, call (218) 575-2240 or check out their website at www.shamineau.org.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $162,614 Budget: $172,500
Sept. 28, 2003    Outreach: 52,075 Budget: 59,425