Congratulations to Peter & Jessica McWilliams, proud parents of Ryan Matthew who was born on October 21^st.

Congratulations to Mark & Kris Larson, proud parents of Rachel Mae who was born on October 25^th. We praise the Lord that both families are doing well!

Please pray for the family of Dennis Schacht. Dennis went home to be with the Lord on October 28. His funeral was here at First Free on October 30.

Pastor Appreciation: Today we will be giving special appreciation to our Pastors Joel Sutton, Eric Twietmeyer, and Bob Chapman. If you have not yet written them a note of thanks, cards are still available on the table in the foyer.

All women are invited to Guild on Tuesday, November 2, 1:00 PM, at church. Our speaker will be Pastor Eric with an update on his mission trip to India.

You are invited to a Memorial Service for John Londborg's parents, Maynard & Loraine Londborg, on November 7, 3:00 PM at Bridgepointe Evangelical Covenant Church of Eagan, 4100 Lexington Way, Eagan.

Our next Quarterly Business Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 8, at 7:00 PM.

Senior Singles will meet for lunch on Sunday, November 14, 12:30 PM, at Steak 'n Ale.

You are invited to a prayer service on the eve of the election at Knox Presbyterian Church, 6:00-7:00 PM, on Monday, November 1. This will be an ecumenical service. 

Thank you very much for your prayers, cards, and words of encouragement following my gall bladder surgery. I am feeling a bit stronger each day. ~ Love, Cindy Sawyer ~

Pastor Appreciation Sunday: On Sunday, October 31, we will be giving special appreciation to our pastors. Use the bulletin inserts to write a note of thanks, and place your completed cards in the boxes in the foyer.

All women are invited to Guild on Tuesday, November 2, 1:00 PM, at church. Our speaker will be Pastor Eric with an update on his mission trip to India.

You are invited to a Memorial Service for John Londborg's parents, Maynard & Loraine Londborg, on November 7, 3:00 PM at the Eagan Evangelical Covenant Church.

Our next Quarterly Business Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 8, at 7:00 PM.

Join us for the All-Church Concert of Prayer on Sunday, November 14, at 6:00 PM.

Future Leaders of China are looking for American friends and are curious about our Savior. On Sunday, November 21, would you have a mainland Chinese student or family to your home for a meal and take them to a short outreach at the University of MN? For more information, contact Karen Beach with China Outreach Ministries at (651) 765-4534.

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!

Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, October 31. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night, or you'll arrive earlier than you need to.

International Christian Literature Distribution
* Third World Countries need Bibles and Christian literature. Do you have Christian magazines, Bibles, song books or children's Sunday school material around your home?
* If so, you can help by placing these materials in the collection box marked I.C.L.D. located in the church gym. When the box is full, we will deliver the material to I.C.L.D.

Our sympathies and prayers go out to Kay Dahlgren on the passing of her husband Verne last Thursday morning. The visitation will be at Albin Chapel in Eden Prairie on Monday, October 18 at 5-7 pm. The funeral will be on Tuesday the 19th at 1:30 with a reception following the burial at Lakewood cemetery.

Our sympathies also go out to Audrey Reinhold's family. Audrey passed away last Thursday. Her funeral was yesterday.

Interested in knowing more about First Free? Our CLASS 101 will be held tonight from 4:00-8:00 PM. A light supper and child care will be provided.

Senior Fellowship change of time - The Senior Fellowship potluck will be at 11:30 on Tuesday morning. Barb Hugo will speak about her ministry as a police chaplain. Bring a friend along.

Last chance to sign up for Fellowship Meals! Get to know some people in the church by having a meal in someone's home. Sign up on the form in the bulletin.

Be a Prayer Warrior! Learn to pray! Be challenged in prayer. Join our prayer team Wednesday nights from7-8 pm.

Future Leaders of China are looking for American friends and are curious about our Savior! On Sunday November 21, would you have a mainland Chinese student or family to your home for a meal and take them to a short outreach at the U of M? For more information, contact Karen Beach with China Outreach Ministries at 651-765-4534.

Our next Concert of prayer will be Sunday Nov 14 at 6pm. Mark this date on your calendar.

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!

Grace Vandervort will be speaking during our Missions Spotlight. Grace retired from missionary work this year after 37 years of faithful service. She worked as a nurse in a government clinic in Djibouti, Africa, before retiring.

Missed getting your picture taken? There is still time - just call PCA at 1-866-802-4452. They will schedule you to have your picture taken next week (October 18-22) at Pilgrim Lutheran Church (3901 1^st Avenue South). Your picture will then be included in our new pictorial directory. You can also send in a picture of yourself to the church along with a $5 check before October 29.

Senior singles will meet today in the gym and sit together at the Outreach Potluck.

Senior Fellowship Potluck Dinner is planned for Tuesday, October 19, at 12:00 Noon. Barb Hugo will speak about her ministry as a police chaplain. Bring a friend along.

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.

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!

Voter registration cards are available at the Welcome Center if you have not yet registered to vote.

Please dress warmly if the weather is cooler. The church boiler has not yet been turned on for the winter.

International Christian Literature Distribution
* Third World Countries need Bibles and Christian literature. Do you have Christian magazines, Bibles, song books or children's Sunday school material around your home?
* If so, you can help by placing these materials in the collection box marked I.C.L.D. located in the church gym. When the box is full, we will deliver the material to I.C.L.D.

Thank you very much for your prayers, your many cards, and words of encouragement following my heart surgery in July. I am thankful to be feeling well and gaining back my strength. God is so good. Love in Him, Beda Anderson.

All women are invited to Guild on Tuesday, October 5, 1:00 PM, at church. Our speaker will be Don Werner from the Marie Sandvik Center.

Senior singles will not go out to a restaurant this month, but will meet and sit together at the Outreach Potluck on October 10.

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.

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!

Attention Women of All Ages: The Women of Faith's Irrepressible Hope conference is coming to the Excel Energy Center on October 22-23, 2004. For group sign-ups and more information, contact Carrie Boyum at (612) 866-3717.

The Choir needs your help! We want to provide child care for the children of those in our choir where both parents are singing on Tuesday nights from 6:45-8:00 PM. Call Pastor Eric or KaWan at (612) 827-4705 if you can help.

Voter registration cards are available at the Welcome Center if you have not yet registered to vote.

International Christian Literature Distribution
* Third World Countries need Bibles and Christian literature. Do you have Christian magazines, Bibles, song books or children's Sunday school material around your home?
* If so, you can help by placing these materials in the collection box marked I.C.L.D. located in the church gym. When the box is full, we will deliver the material to I.C.L.D.