Warm farewell wishes to Pastor Juan and the Amor Viviente Church, as they plan to move up to the Brooklyn Park area. We pray that God will richly bless their future ministry.

Pray for Marilyn Fisher and her family. Jerry went home to be with the Lord on July 23. His funeral was here at First Free on July 27. Memorial Designations: N.C. Little Hospice.

Candidate School: We want to express our appreciation to First Free for allowing us to use your church for two weeks of Candidate School. The volunteers, staff, and facilities were just wonderful. Thank you for helping us as we work to prepare missionaries for God's service. ~EFCA Intl. Mission

Youth Missions Reports: On Sunday, August 7, all Adult ABF Classes will combine to hear reports from the youth regarding their mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Commissions will meet at 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 7. Commissions and Council will combine from 7:00-7:30 PM, and Council will meet alone at 7:30 PM.

The Quarterly Business Meeting will be held on Monday, August 8, at 7:00 PM.

Baptisms & Picnic at Lake Nokomis: We are having an outdoor baptism service on Sunday, August 14, following morning worship. Please call the church office at (612) 827-4705 if you are interested in being baptized.

Sam Song is in China and has emailed prayer requests for August. Please pick up the new sheets in the foyer. The prayer committee appreciates your prayer support for Sam, Susan, and Cicy, and the work they are doing to start a Christian University in China.

Registration Begins for MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers is for every mom with children from birth to kindergarten. MOPS will take place every 1^st-3^rd Friday of the month from 9:15 - 11:30 AM, starting September 16. The cost is $45 per semester. Child care will be provided. To register, call Rachel Olson at (952) 884-5246 before August 30, 2005.

Green Serving Cards: Just a reminder to turn in your cards to Mary Londborg or Paulette Goodman. Thank you!

No ABF's or Sunday School from August 14 to September 4.

Welcome to our new Youth Associate, Mark Meyers, and his wife, Melinda. Mark graduated from Cincinnati Christian University in 2005 with a degree in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministry. On June 17, 2005, Mark and Melinda were married. Mark writes, "It's a privilege and honor to get the chance to use my life to help students know God."

Thank you to all who helped in many ways with Doug's ordination service. It was truly a special evening, and we are grateful to our friends at First Free who made it special for us. ~ In Christ, Doug & Cheryl Conrad

Bob & Paulette Goodman would like to announce the engagement of their son, Matthew, to Sally Schonfeld of Reedsburg, WI. A November wedding is being planned.

Picnic in the Park: The 14^th Annual HPDL neighborhood get together is Thursday, July 28, from 5:30-8:30 PM, at Pearl Park. Our church will have a booth again this year. Come meet your neighbors and build community.

Youth Missions Reports: On Sunday, August 7, all Adult ABF Classes will combine to hear reports from the youth regarding their mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

The Quarterly Business Meeting will be held on Monday, August 8, at 7:00 PM.

Baptisms & Picnic at Lake Nokomis: We are having an outdoor baptism service on Sunday, August 14, following morning worship. Please call the church office at (612) 827-4705 if you are interested in being baptized.

Sam Song's Prayer Letter: The July prayer letter for Sam Song is on the table in the foyer. His Prayer Committee is eager to have people informed about his recent activities and asks for your much needed prayer support. Thank you!

Registration Begins for MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers is for every mom with children from birth to kindergarten. MOPS will take place every 1^st-3^rd Friday of the month from 9:15 - 11:30 AM, starting September 16. The cost is $45 per semester. Child care will be provided. To register, call Rachel Olson at (952) 884-5246 before August 30, 2005.

No ABF's or Sunday School from August 14 to September 4.

Bob & Paulette Goodman would like to announce the engagement of their son, Matthew, to Sally Schonfeld of Reedsburg, WI. A November wedding is being planned.

Ordination Service & Reception: The congregation is invited to Doug Conrad's Ordination Service tonight at 6:30 PM here at First Free Church. A reception will follow in Room #2.

C. 'N C. College & Career Class Reunion is planned for Saturday, July 23, 2:00 PM, at the Lake Nokomis Recreation Center. For more information, call Gary at (651) 464-6604.

Volunteers are needed to help set up the scenes, props, and decorations for VBS. We will start right after the ABF's finish on Sunday, July 24, and it won't take long if we get lots of helpers! Pizza lunch will be provided. If you have questions, call Sherie McClun at (612) 827-1863.

Picnic in the Park: The 14^th Annual HPDL neighborhood get together is Thursday, July 28, from 5:30-8:30 PM, at Pearl Park. Our church will have a booth again this year. Come meet your neighbors and build community.

Baptisms & Picnic at Lake Nokomis: We are having an outdoor baptism service on Sunday, August 14, following morning worship. Please call the church office at (612) 827-4705 if you are interested in being baptized.

Sam Song's Prayer Letter: The July prayer letter for Sam Song is on the table in the foyer. His Prayer Committee is eager to have people informed about his recent activities and asks for your much needed prayer support. Thank you!

Glass Bottles Needed for VBS: Save your glass beverage bottles (pop - IBC root beer, iced tea, water, etc.) for VBS Crafts Inc. Please place them in the box located behind the Welcome Center. You will receive extra credit for labels removed. Contact Sherie McClun at (612) 827-1863.

Registration Begins for MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers is for every mom with children from birth to kindergarten. MOPS will take place every 1^st-3^rd Friday of the month from 9:15 - 11:30 AM, starting September 16. The cost is $45 per semester. Child care will be provided. To register, call Rachel Olson at (952) 884-5246 before August 30, 2005.

No ABF's or Sunday School from August 14 to September 4.

Happy 85^th Birthday to Bud Anderson! His family is visiting with us today, and we'll enjoy cake during fellowship time.

Ordination Service & Reception: The congregation is invited to Doug Conrad's Ordination Service on Sunday, July 17, 6:30 PM, here at First Free Church.

Sam Song's Prayer Letter: The July prayer letter for Sam Song is on the table in the foyer. His Prayer Committee is eager to have people informed about his recent activities and asks for your much needed prayer support. Thank you!

Evangelion Chorale (Dan & Cybil Juarez are part of this) will be in concert today at 3:00 PM, Benson Great Hall at Bethel College. Cost: $10 at the door.

Chaim Family BBQ & Pool Party: Enjoy fun, food, and fellowship today from 4:00-7:00 PM, at Tim & Brenda Audette's Home. RSVP to Vanessa Beckett and sign up for a food item to share by calling (612) 721-6885.

Sojourners' Social: Join us for a family event, a Twins vs. Angels baseball game on Friday, July 15, at 7:00 PM. The cost is $10 per person (kids under 30 inches tall are free). If you are planning to go, call Lori Peterson at (612) 722-9793.

C. 'N C. College & Career Class Reunion is planned for Saturday, July 23, 2:00 PM, at the Lake Nokomis Recreation Center. For more information, call Gary at (651) 464-6604.

Baptisms & Picnic at Lake Nokomis: We are having an outdoor baptism service on Sunday, August 14, following morning worship. Please call the church office at (612) 827-4705 if you are interested in being baptized.

Glass Bottles Needed for VBS: Save your glass beverage bottles (pop - IBC root beer, iced tea, water, etc.) for VBS Crafts Inc. Please place them in the box located behind the Welcome Center. You will receive extra credit for labels removed. Contact Sherie McClun at (612) 827-1863.

Registration Begins for MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers is for every mom with children from birth to kindergarten. MOPS will take place every 1^st-3^rd Friday of the month from 9:15 - 11:30 AM, starting September 16. The cost is $45 per semester. Child care will be provided. To register, call Rachel Olson at (952) 884-5246 before August 30, 2005.

We extend a warm welcome to Doug & Cheryl Conrad, missionaries to Japan, who are with us this morning during their home assignment. Doug will be preaching this morning.

Ordination Service: The congregation is invited to Doug Conrad's Ordination Service on Sunday, July 17, 6:30 PM, here at First Free.

Sam Song's Prayer Letter is available on the table in the foyer. He would so appreciate your prayers on his behalf.

Evangelion Chorale (Dan & Cybil Juarez are part of this) will be in concert on Sunday, July 10, 3:00 PM, Benson Great Hall at Bethel College. Cost: $10 at the door.

Chaim Family BBQ & Pool Party: Enjoy fun, food, and fellowship on Sunday, July 10, 4:00-7:00 PM, at Tim & Brenda Audette's Home. RSVP to Vanessa Beckett and sign up for a food item to share by calling (612) 721-6885.

Sojourners' Social: Join us for a family event, a Twins vs. Angels baseball game on Friday, July 15, at 7:00 PM. The cost is $10 per person (kids under 30 inches tall are free). If you are planning to go and to order your tickets, call Lori Peterson at (612) 722-9793 no later than July 7^th.

C. 'N C. College & Career Class Reunion is planned for Saturday, July 23, 2:00 PM, at the Lake Nokomis Recreation Center. For more information, call Gary at (651) 464-6604.

Baptisms & Picnic at Lake Nokomis: We are having an outdoor baptism service on Sunday, August 14, following morning worship. Please call the church office at (612) 827-4705 if you are interested in being baptized.

Glass Bottles Needed for VBS: Save your glass beverage bottles (pop - IBC root beer, iced tea, water, etc.) for VBS Crafts Inc. Please place them in the box located behind the Welcome Center. You will receive extra credit for labels removed. Contact Sherie McClun at (612) 827-1863.

Registration Begins for MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers is for every mom with children from birth to kindergarten. MOPS will take place every 1^st-3^rd Friday of the month from 9:15 - 11:30 AM, starting September 16. The cost is $45 per semester. Child care will be provided. To register, call Rachel Olson at (952) 884-5246 before August 30, 2005.