Three children will be dedicated to the Lord today. They are Austin Phillip Erickson, Betsy Kathryn Gallagher, and Fiona Cassandra Carasso Kennedy. As a congregation, let's commit to pray for and support these children and families.

Get your smiles tuned up! It's time for a church photo directory. Sign up for your photo session beginning Sunday, August 1st. Bring your calendars and remember to stop by the sign-up table next Sunday.

Sojourner's Family Outing at Lake Harriet today at 4:00 pm. Meet on the back side of the Rose Garden for a family picnic and lawn games. For more information, see Doug Nelson.

Agape Picnic at the Goodman's home, 17394 Isleton in Lakeville today at 4:00 pm. Bring a dish to share.

Picnic in the Park at Pearl Park will be held on July 29^, from 5:30-8:30 PM. Our church is having a booth again to build community awareness. We are looking for families in the neighborhood to take a shift at the booth to hand out information and fun giveaways. Please call the church office if you can be at the booth for an hour during the event.

You are invited to a BBQ Open House for Emily Sawyer & Amir Hasan at Minnehaha Falls Park on Saturday, August 7, from Noon-6:00 PM. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Cindy Sawyer at (612) 827-4705 by July 30^th.

Baptisms at Lake Nokomis and an all-church picnic are being planned for Sunday, August 15, at 11:00 AM. If you would like to be baptized, call or email Pastor Joel. There will be no ABF's, youth or children's Sunday School that day.

FamilyLife is sponsoring "Rekindling the Romance," a one-day marriage seminar on August 28^th. There are registration booklets on the back tables for more information. If you are interested in registering with a group for a discounted rate, contact Sara Gallagher at (612) 728-8094 by August 8^th.

Welcome to Jeff & Vanny Evanson, our missionaries who are currently serving with Mission to Unreached Peoples. They will share during the Mission Moment and ABF today.

Sojourner's Family Outing at Lake Harriet, Sunday, July 25, at 4:00 pm. Enjoy lawn games, a family picnic, and the band concert at 5:30. For more information, call Jill Rose.

Agape Picnic at the Goodman's home, 17394 Isleton in Lakeville, Sunday, July 25 at 4:00 pm. Bring a dish to share.

All Adult Bible Fellowships will combine on Sunday, July 25. Pastor Joel will be teaching on "The Contagious Christian." This class will explore our different outreach styles and how we can use our individual gifts to reach others for Christ.

Picnic in the Park at Pearl Park will be held on July 29^, from 5:30-8:30 PM. Our church is having a booth again to build community awareness. We are looking for families in the neighborhood to take a shift at the booth to hand out information and fun giveaways. Please call the church office if you can be at the booth for an hour during the event.

You are invited to a BBQ Open House for Emily Sawyer & Amir Hasan at Minnehaha Falls Park on Saturday, August 7, from Noon-6:00 PM. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Cindy Sawyer at (612) 827-4705 by August 1^st.

Baptisms at Lake Nokomis and an all-church picnic are being planned for Sunday, August 15, at 11:00 AM. If you would like to be baptized, call or email Pastor Joel. There will be no ABF's, youth or children's Sunday School that day.

Directory Check: The regular (no pictures) directory for 2004-2005 will be issued in September. Please check the directory proof copy at the Information Center to confirm that you are included and that your information is correct.

Paul & Evelyn Peterson write, "We appreciate how the First Free Church family has shown their concern and love for us. Thank you for making our 50^th Wedding Anniversary a day to remember!"

The Senior Singles Group (previously Overcomers) will meet for lunch today at 12: 30 pm. Meet at the Olive Garden, 4701 W. 80^th Street in Bloomington.

Chaim Adult Social: Shakespeare in the Park, Saturday, July 17, 6:00 pm at Minnehaha Park. Cost is Free. Bring a picnic dinner and lawn chairs. RSVP to Vanessa at (612) 721-6885.

Sojourner's Family Outing at Lake Harriet, Sunday, July 25, at 4:00 pm. Enjoy lawn games, a family picnic, and the band concert at 5:30. For more information, call Jill Rose.

Agape Picnic at the Goodman's home, 17394 Isleton in Lakeville, Sunday, July 25 at 4:00 pm. Bring a dish to share.

All Adult Bible Fellowships will combine on Sunday, July 25. Pastor Joel will be teaching on "The Contagious Christian." This class will explore our different outreach styles and how we can use our individual gifts to reach others for Christ.

A Baby Dedication is being planned for Sunday, July 25. If you would like to dedicate your child, call the church office.

Directory Check: The regular (no pictures) directory for 2004-2005 will be issued in September. Please check the directory proof copy at the Information Center to confirm that you are included and that your information is correct.

Council, Commissions and the Finance & Property Board will not meet tonight.

Jennifer Hibst is a candidate for Miss Svenskarnas Dag Queen. Today she will be participating in this event at Minnehaha Falls. The choir will be singing at about 3:00 PM. A meatball dinner will be served today also. For further details, contact Marcia Hibst at (952) 997-6675.

The Senior Singles Group (previously Overcomers) will meet for lunch on Sunday, July 11, at 12: 30 pm. Meet at the Olive Garden, 4701 W. 80^th Street in Bloomington.

Sojourner's Family Outing at Lake Harriet, Sunday, July 25, at 4:00 pm. Enjoy lawn games, a family picnic, and the band concert at 5:30. For more information, call Jill Rose.

Interested in baptism? Call the church office at (612) 827-4705 or email Pastor Joel at joel.sutton {at} firstfreechurch.org.

All Adult Bible Fellowships will combine on Sunday, July 25. Pastor Joel will be teaching on "The Contagious Christian." This class will explore our different outreach styles and how we can use our individual gifts to reach others for Christ.

A Baby Dedication is being planned for Sunday, July 25. If you would like to dedicate your child, call the church office.