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News & Notes: March 2005

March 27, 2005

Attention Parents of children in grades K-6, the Craft and Video Corner will be open for your children during the extended fellowship time following the service today.

Outreach Commission: There will be no meeting of the Outreach Commission on Sunday, April 3. You will be notified of the rescheduled date.

Guy's Night Out, NCAA Men's Basketball Final: Guys mark your calendars for Monday, April 4, 7:00 PM, in the gym, and come enjoy the game, food, and great fellowship. [More Information]

Women's Guild: All ladies are invited to a potluck salad lunch at Noon on Tuesday, April 5. Barb Hugo will be speaking about her recent mission trip to Jamaica.

Parish Nursing: We warmly welcome Delores Huanca and Maureen Juarez as Parish Nurses for our church. They will assist Pastor Bob Chapman with visitation. Their new email address is: parishnurses{at}firstfreechurch.org.

A Bridal Shower for Heidi Hultstrand will be held at First Free on Sunday, April 17, from 2:00-4:00 PM.

Minnesota Vespers: First Free will be hosting this time of worship in the traditional style, Sunday, April 10 at 4:30 PM.

Missionary Candidate School: First Free Church will be hosting the EFCA Missionary Candidate School this July 11-22. The EFCA-IM will have over 40 missionary candidates from all over the country at First Free for training. Sign up sheets will be available in the ABF's if you would like to volunteer to host a family in your home, help with setup and cleanup for lunch or supper, etc.

Our 2005 Church Photo Directories have arrived! Pick up your copy today at the Welcome Center in the foyer. Please limit one directory per family.

Exploring Church Membership - Class 101

  • Sunday, April 17, 4:00-8:00 PM, at church
  • A light dinner and child care will be provided
  • To sign up, call the church office at (612) 827-4705

March 20, 2005

Congratulations to Chris and Angie Hansen on the birth of their daughter, Lily Christine. She was born on March 10 and weighed in at 7 pounds 5 ounces.

Parish Nursing: We warmly welcome Delores Huanca and Maureen Juarez as Parish Nurses for our church. They will assist Pastor Bob Chapman with visitation. Their new email address is: parishnurses {at} firstfreechurch.org .

Registered Nurses interested in learning more about a Parish Nursing Ministry at First Free, please join us for supper and discussion at 5:30 PM, March 22nd, at the Juarez home. Please RSVP to Dee Huanca or Maureen Juarez.

An Ushers' Meeting is planned for today 12:30 PM, at church. Lunch will be provided.

Senior Singles will meet for lunch today, 12:30 PM, at Steak 'n Ale.

Guy's Night Out, NCAA Men's Basketball Final: Guys mark your calendars for Monday, April 4, 7:00 PM, in the gym, and come enjoy the game, food, and great fellowship. [More Information]

Women's Guild: All ladies are invited to a potluck salad lunch at Noon on Tuesday, April 5. Barb Hugo will be speaking about her recent mission trip to Jamaica.

Missionary Candidate School: First Free Church will be hosting the EFCA Missionary Candidate School this July 11-22. The EFCA-IM will have over 40 missionary candidates from all over the country at First Free for training. Sign up sheets will be available in the ABF's if you would like to volunteer to host a family in your home, help with setup and cleanup for lunch or supper, etc.

Easter Lilies: If you would like to purchase an Easter lily to honor or remember a loved one, forms are still available at the Welcome Center. Fill out and return to the church office.

Toothbrushes of all shapes, sizes, and colors are needed for the upcoming dental mission trip to Peru. A collection box will be out by the Welcome Center today.

Our 2005 Church Photo Directories have arrived! Pick up your copy today at the Welcome Center in the foyer. Please limit one directory per family.


March 13, 2005

An All-Church Concert of Prayer is scheduled for tonight at 6:00 PM. Childcare will be provided for nursery to grade 6.

Agape & Friends Regathering will take place tonight following the Concert of Prayer at the home of Jack & Phyllis Nordin, 4948 17th Ave. So. If you have questions, call Phyllis at (612) 724-6251.

Registered Nurses interested in learning more about a Parish Nursing Ministry at First Free, please join us for supper and discussion at 5:30 PM, March 22nd, at the Juarez home. Please RSVP to Dee Huanca or Maureen Juarez.

Fellowship Potluck Suppers: There is still time to sign up if you would like to participate in the March 19 Fellowship Dinners. This is open to all adults in our church. To sign up, just call Vanessa Beckett at (612) 721-6885.

Toothbrushes of all shapes, sizes, and colors are needed for the upcoming dental mission trip to Peru. A collection box will be out by the Welcome Center today and next Sunday.

An Ushers' Meeting is planned for Sunday, March 20th, 12:30 PM, at church. Lunch will be provided.

Senior Singles will meet for lunch on Sunday, March 20, 12:30 PM at Steak 'n Ale.

Guy's Night Out, NCAA Men's Basketball Final: Guys mark your calendars for Monday, April 4, 7:00 PM, in the gym, and come enjoy the game, food, and great fellowship.

Can you help? Darlene Gunkel is moving the weekend of March 19 to an apartment on 39th & Chicago and needs help. Please call her at (612) 824-2042 if you are available.

First Free Camp Scholarships are being offered to our elementary through high school age groups. If your child regularly attends First Free, the church will pay half of the base cost of attending one of these camps: Shamineau, Rock Ridge, Nathanael, or Cherith. Application forms are available at the Welcome Center. Complete and turn in by April 3rd.

Our 2005 Church Photo Directories have arrived! Pick up your copy today at the Welcome Center in the foyer. Please limit one directory per family.


March 6, 2005

Dominican Republic! Those planning to go should turn in their applications (available at the Welcome Center) and $200 deposit check to John Symington or the church office by TODAY to hold their ticket.

An All-Church Concert of Prayer is scheduled for Sunday, March 13, at 6:00 PM. If you would like to attend and need child care, please call the church office at (612) 827-4705.

Toothbrushes of all shapes, sizes, and colors are needed for the upcoming dental mission trip to Peru. On Sundays, March 13 and 20, a box will be out by the Welcome Center.

Sojourner Women's Night Out: Friday, March 11, 6:30 PM, at Sherie McClun's house, 4204 11th Ave. So. Sojourner men and children meet in the gym at church during this time.

An Ushers' Meeting is planned for Sunday, March 20th, 12:30 PM, at church. Lunch will be provided.

Can you help? Darlene Gunkel is moving the weekend of March 19 to an apartment on 39th & Chicago and needs help. Please call her at (612) 824-2042 if you are available.

Guy's Night Out, NCAA Men's Basketball Final: Guys mark your calendars for Monday, April 4, 7:00 PM, in the gym, and come enjoy the game, food, and great fellowship.

First Free Camp Scholarships are being offered to our elementary through high school age groups. If your child regularly attends First Free, the church will pay half of the base cost of attending one of these camps: Shamineau, Rock Ridge, Nathanael, or Cherith. Application forms are available at the Welcome Center. Complete and turn in by April 3rd.

 
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