Thank you for your great kindness to the children in the Tuesday night Kid's Club Program at Salem Free Church. You provided 60 gifts to participating children and their siblings. The presents were delivered on December 20-21. Parents were so thankful. Children expressed amazement that someone who didn't know them would give them gifts. If you would like to learn more about this ministry or would like to participate, please contact Maureen Juarez.

Seekers Christmas Party: Today at 11:30 AM, in Room #2 at church.

The Choir will not meet on Tuesday December 28. Choir practice will resume on January 4^th.

Our regular Wednesday evening activities will resume on January 5^th.

Children's Sunday School and Adult Bible Fellowships will not be held today or on January 2.

Council, Commissions, and Finance & Property Board will meet on Sunday, January 9^th.

A Concert of Prayer is being planned for Sunday, January 16, at 6:00 PM. Come and support our church in prayer.

Christmas Card Fund: Sign the large Christmas card in the foyer, and put the money you would have spent on cards towards an outreach project. This year the offering will be given to "Pedal Enterprise Djibouti" that helps provide pedal water pumps for the farmers in dry, hot Djibouti.

News & Prayer Email: Want to stay up-to-date and connected to our church family? Sign up for the News and Prayer emails. Visit www.firstfreechurch.org/mailing_list and follow the directions, or contact Jeff at jeff {at} olsonzoo.com.

Our AED (heart machine) is now installed in the foyer. Please keep your young children away from the door because an alarm will sound if it is opened. Thanks!

Jenny Merry will be teaching a CPR Class in January at church. If you have an interest, please give her a call.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $278,606 Budget: $279,329
Dec. 19 Outreach: $ 87,388 Budget: $ 91,127

Congratulations to Tom & DeNean Tisell! Willem Christopher arrived on Friday, December 10, at 8:36 am. He weighed in at 8 lbs. 3 oz. Mother and baby are doing well.

We give special thanks to Barb Olson, Nancy Fowler, and Rick Olson for leading the children's practices and singing. We are also grateful for Rick's direction of our adult choir.

The Choir will not meet on Tuesdays December 21 or 28. Choir practice will resume on January 4^th.

Our regular Wednesday evening activities will resume on January 5^th.

Seekers Christmas Party: Sunday, December 26, 11:30 AM, in Room #2 at church.

Children's Sunday School and Adult Bible Fellowships will not be held on Sundays, December 26 or January 2.

Christmas Card Fund: Sign the large Christmas card in the foyer, and put the money you would have spent on cards towards an outreach project. This year the offering will be given to "Pedal Enterprise Djibouti" that helps provide pedal water pumps for the farmers in dry, hot Djibouti.

Salem Christmas Tree: This is your last day to turn in gifts for the Salem Christmas Tree project. If you would like to deliver gifts to a family, please contact Maureen Juarez.

News & Prayer Email: Want to stay up-to-date and connected to our church family? Sign up for the News and Prayer emails. Visit www.firstfreechurch.org/mailing_list and follow the directions, or contact Jeff at jeff {at} olsonzoo.com.

Poinsettias: It is not too late to purchase a poinsettia to take home on Christmas Eve. Fill out the poinsettia insert at the Information Center and drop this off in the box outside the church office.

Our AED (heart machine) is now installed in the foyer. Please keep your young children away from the door because an alarm will sound if it is opened. Thanks!

Jenny Merry will be teaching a CPR Class in January at church. If you have an interest, please give her a call.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $270,278 Budget: $271,978
Dec. 12 Outreach: $ 84,231 Budget: $ 88,729

Four families will be dedicating children to the Lord this morning. They are Troy & Johanna Holliday with Lauren, Mark & Kris Larson with Rachel, Peter & Jessica McWilliams with Ryan, and Rich & Alison Pluntz with Elise.

Children, Grades K-6, will be singing Christmas songs on December 19 during worship. Please make sure your child is in the Primary Room by 10:55 AM for singing practice.

Thank you all for your prayers, cards, and flowers during my illness. You are truly God's blessing to me. We have a great church family who really cares and loves one another. ~ Janice Nielsen

White Cross and Senior Singles will not meet in the month of December.

MOPS is having a Christmas brunch on Friday, December 17, at 9:30 AM. Would you be interested in decorating or serving? Call Carrie Boyum at (612) 866-3717 to help.

Chaim Christmas Party: Saturday, December 18, 5:30 PM, at Eric & Sue Stabnow's home. This will be a potluck dinner.

Seekers Christmas Party: Sunday, December 26, 11:30 AM, in Room #2 at church.

Christmas Card Fund: Sign the large Christmas card in the foyer, and put the money you would have spent on cards towards an outreach project. This year the offering will be given to "Pedal Enterprise Djibouti" that helps provide pedal water pumps for the farmers in dry, hot Djibouti.

Salem Christmas Tree: Give gifts to the children who were part of the fall ESL program at Salem Free. Find the "tree with stars" in the foyer with children's names. Select a child and buy educational gifts like Christian books, crayons, etc. Bring your gift wrapped and with your name on it.

News & Prayer Email: Want to stay up-to-date and connected to our church family? Sign up for the News and Prayer emails. Visit www.firstfreechurch.org/mailing_list and follow the directions, or contact Jeff at jeff {at} olsonzoo.com.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $262,491 Budget: $264,628
Dec. 5 Outreach: $ 82,569 Budget: $ 86,331

Christmas Eve Service

Friday, December 24, 5:30 PM

Christ Came for ALL

Featuring: A Charlie Brown Christmas

~ Bring your family & friends ~

Julie Danielson will be sharing her faith story this morning regarding her experience with the 10 Keys Outreach last year. Julie serves as our Worship Commission Chair.

Children, Grades K-6, will be singing Christmas songs on December 19 during worship. Please make sure your child is in the Primary Room by 10:55 AM for singing practice.

A Baby Dedication Service is being planned for Sunday, December 12, during morning worship. If you would like your child to be dedicated, please call the church office.

Senior Singles will not meet in the month of December.

Women's Guild Christmas Party: Tuesday, December 7, 12:00 Noon, at the Point of France Party Room. Pastor Joel Sutton will give the Christmas meditation.

Sojourners Christmas Party is planned for Saturday, December 11, 7:00 PM, at Joel & Becky Sutton's home for fellowship and dessert. This event is for adults only.

MOPS is having a Christmas brunch on Friday, December 17, at 9:30 AM. Would you be interested in decorating or serving? Call Carrie Boyum at (612) 866-3717 to help.

Chaim Christmas Party: Saturday, December 18, 5:30 PM, at Eric & Sue Stabnow's home. This will be a potluck dinner.

Seekers Christmas Party: Sunday, December 26, 11:30 AM, in Room #2 at church.

Christmas Card Fund: Sign the large Christmas card in the foyer, and put the money you would have spent on cards towards an outreach project. This year the offering will be given to "Pedal Enterprise Djibouti" that helps provide pedal water pumps for the farmers in dry, hot Djibouti.

Salem Christmas Tree: Give gifts to the children who were part of the fall ESL program at Salem Free. Find the "tree with stars" in the foyer with children's names. Select a child and buy educational gifts like Christian books, crayons, etc. Bring your gift wrapped and with your name on it.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $251,015 Budget: $257,277
Nov. 28 Outreach: $ 76,868 Budget: $ 83,933