First Free News & Notes: September 2004

Sheryll Erickson will be speaking this morning at 11:00 AM to the combined ABF Classes of Sojourners, Agape, and Seniors. Meet upstairs in the sanctuary following our fellowship time, and hear about her work in England.

Guitars for India: Does anyone have a useable acoustic guitar that they would like to donate for Pastor Eric's trip to India? If you can help, please contact Pastor Eric ASAP.

A baby shower for Jessica McWilliams will be held on Thursday, October 7, 7:00 PM, at church. Jessica is registered at Babies 'R Us and Baby Depot (Burlington Coat Factory). Contact Carrie Boyum with any questions.

Mark your calendars for a Sojourner's Class Family Event at Minnetonka Orchards on Saturday, October 9. Meet at the church at 1:00 PM in the church parking lot, so we can car pool. You can also meet the group at the orchard at 1:30 PM. For more information, call Lori Peterson.

A baptism service will be held on Sunday, October 17. If you would like to be baptized or have questions, contact Pastor Joel Sutton at (612) 827-4705.

Interested in church membership? Our Membership 101 Class will be held on Sunday, October 17, from 4:00-8:00 PM. A light supper and child care will be provided.

Pictorial Directory: If you want to make an appointment, or you need to change your appointment time, just call PCA at (866) 802-4452. A representative of PCA will help you as needed. The PCA appointment setters will be calling from Tennessee on behalf of the church.

Two mission trips: Contact John Symington about the New Orleans mission trip, November 13-21. Also, we will be taking another group to the Dominican Republic the second full week in June, 2005. Ask God if YOU should go!

MOPS Registration has closed for the fall, but if you would like to register for spring, call Sheila Decker at (612) 722-1834. Your registration includes a magazine subscription, A Veggie Tale, a mothering book, and encouraging emails.

The Twin Cities Marathon will be Sunday, October 3, starting at 8:00 AM. If you live north of Minnehaha Creek, make sure you take extra time to get to church. You can cross over the parkway on Nicollet Avenue or 35W.

Choir Dessert & Startup

Attention Choir Members and those interested in choir, you are invited to a dessert tonight at 7:00 pm, in Room #2.
Meet our new Choir Director, Rick Olson, and hear about our plans for the coming year.
Choir practice begins on September 28 at 6:45 pm.

Our week of prayer will culminate with a Concert of Prayer tonight at 6:00 PM. Child care will be available for nursery and preschool children.

A Re-gathering will follow the Concert of Prayer at Ross & Karin Olson's home, 5512 14^th Ave. S., Minneapolis.

A baby shower for Kris Larson will be held on Saturday, September 25, 7:00 PM, at the Mellema's home, 4411 Grand Ave. So. Mark & Kris are expecting a baby girl. Contact Patty Mellema or Sherie McClun with any questions.

The 2004-05 Church Directory is available for you to pick up today in the foyer.

Attention Women of All Ages: The Women of Faith's Irrepressible Hope conference is coming to the Excel Center on October 22-23. More information and group sign-ups will be coming soon. Check out www.womenoffaith.com.

Choir Dessert & Startup

Attention Choir Members and those interested in choir, you are invited to a dessert on Sunday, September 26, 7:00 pm, in Room #2.
Meet our new Choir Director, Rick Olson, and hear about our plans for the coming year.
Choir practice begins on September 28 at 6:45 pm.

Ministry Opportunity

Volunteers are needed to assist in driving those in our fellowship who need transportation to Sunday morning service and Adult Bible Fellowship.
If you can help, please mark your Welcome Card or call Carolyn Berg at (612) 724-7193.

Our condolences and prayers go out to the Londborg Family and the Rose Family. John's Dad passed away last Sunday in Denver, and Steve's Mom passed away last week.

Prayer Opportunity: A Morning Prayer Meeting for our church will be held from 7:00-7:30 AM, Monday to Friday, September 13 to 17, in the church sanctuary.

A Week of Prayer: As we begin another fall season, Pastor Joel has issued a week-long call to prayer. Let's begin by praising God for this past year and seeking His face for our future. Look for the prayer bookmark in your bulletin today. Our week of prayer will culminate with a Concert of Prayer on Sunday, September 19, at 6:00 PM. A Re-gathering will follow at Ross & Karin Olson's home.

The 2004-05 Church Directory is available for you to pick up today in the foyer. Please limit one copy per family.

Senior Singles are invited to meet for lunch today, 12:30 PM, at Steak 'n Ale (note change of location).

Pictorial Directory: If you want to make an appointment, or you need to change your appointment time, just call PCA at (866) 802-4452.

Minnesota Vespers, an evening of hymns, gospel songs, scripture, and meditations, will be held tonight at Colony Park Church located at 5532 Wooddale Avenue in Edina.

Choir Dessert & Startup

Attention Choir Members and those interested in choir, you are invited to a dessert on Sunday, September 26, 7:00 pm, in Room #2.
Meet our new Choir Director, Rick Olson, and hear about our plans for the coming year.
Choir practice begins on September 28 at 6:45 pm.

Ministry Opportunity

Volunteers are needed to assist in driving those in our fellowship who need transportation to Sunday morning service and Adult Bible Fellowship.
If you can help, please mark your Welcome Card or call Carolyn Berg at (612) 724-7193.

Labor Day Schedule: No Adult Bible Fellowships or Sunday School classes today. Commissions, Finance & Property, and Council will meet on Sunday, September 12.

All ladies are invited to Women's Guild on Tuesday, September 7, at 1:00 PM. Come and hear about Sheryll Erickson's ministry in Birmingham, England.

Senior Singles are invited to meet for lunch at 12:30 PM, September 12, at the Olive Garden.

Pictorial Directory: If you need to change an appointment for pictures or would like to sign up to have your picture taken, it is not too late - just call (866) 802-4452. (Please use this phone number, not the number in the newsletter.)

Minnesota Vespers, an evening of traditional hymns, gospel songs, scripture, and meditations, will be held on Sunday, September 12, 4:30 PM, at Colony Park Church located at 5532 Wooddale Avenue, Edina.

A Week of Prayer: As we begin another fall season, Pastor Joel has issued a week-long call to prayer. Let's begin by praising God for this past year and seeking His face for our future. Look for the prayer bookmark in your September 12 Sunday bulletin. Our week of prayer will culminate with a Concert of Prayer on Sunday, September 19, at 6:00 PM.

Ministry Opportunity

Volunteers are needed to assist in driving those in our fellowship who need transportation to Sunday morning service and Adult Bible Fellowship.
This ministry will allow those who are shut in or without transportation the opportunity to worship and fellowship with our family at First Free.
Drivers would be matched to those in closest proximity.
If you can help, please mark your Welcome Card or call Carolyn Berg at (612) 724-7193.

Choir Dessert & Startup

Attention Choir Members and those interested in choir, you are invited to a dessert on Sunday, September 26, 7:00 pm, in the Fidelis Room (#2).
Meet our new Choir Director, Rick Olson, and hear about our plans for the coming year.
Choir practice begins on September 28 at 6:45 pm.