Thanks for everyone's cards and prayers. Your prayers were answered! I hope to be back at church soon. ~Vangi Parr

Women's Guild will meet at 1:00 PM on September 6. Our speaker will be Diane C__________ [[name removed]]. All ladies are welcome!

A Bridal Shower for Heather Weinand will be held at Carrie Boyum's home on Wednesday, September 7, from 7-9:00 PM. Heather is registered at Kohl's and Bed, Bath & Beyond. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Vanessa Beckett.

Women's Neighborhood Bible Study begins on Wednesday, September 14, at 9:30 AM. We will be studying the book of Hebrews. A great program for children ages infant to 5 years will be provided. Invite your friends!

2^ND Annual Chaim Family Getaway: Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 18, at Scott & Vanessa Beckett's family cabin in Alexandria, Minnesota. The cost is $50 per couple or family and $25 per single individual. This cost includes cabin usage, food, beverages, gas for boats, etc. What to bring: personal items, sleeping bags and pillows, towels and wash cloths, tent, fishing gear, and lawn chairs. Sorry no pets! RSVP to Vanessa if you are coming and to get directions at (612) 721-6885 or vanessabeckett {at} yahoo.com.

Choir Begins a new season with a get-together and practice on Tuesday, September 20, at 6:45 PM. More details will be coming. If you did not sing in the choir last year but would like to, please contact Rick Olson.

Extra "Heat Your Seat" Commitment Cards & Letters are available at the Welcome Center.

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

Free Pianos: We have a number of pianos around the church that we are giving away to whomever is willing to move them. The pianos will be marked on top with "Goes".

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $141,926 Budget: $183,891
Aug. 21, 2005 Outreach: $ 43,307 Budget: $ 53,712

Extra "Heat Your Seat" Commitment Cards & Letters are available at the Welcome Center.

A Bridal Shower for Heather Weinand will be held at Carrie Boyum's home on Wednesday, September 7, from 7-9:00 PM. Heather is registered at Kohl's and Bed, Bath & Beyond. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Vanessa Beckett.

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!

Free Pianos: We have a number of pianos around the church that we are giving away to whomever is willing to move them. The pianos will be marked on top with "Goes".

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $136,486 Budget: $175,135
Aug. 14, 2005 Outreach: $ 41,960 Budget: $ 51,154

Laura Snyder will be commissioned this morning as she prepares to leave for Halesown, England, on August 20 to begin her missionary work with Operation Mobilization.

We rejoice with Heather Weinand (new member of First Free and fiancée of Rocky DeWall) and Amy Larson (daughter of Keith & Cindy Larson) who will be baptized today at Lake Nokomis.

A Bridal Shower for Heather Weinand will be held at Carrie Boyum's home on Wednesday, September 7, from 7-9:00 PM. Heather is registered at Kohl's and Bed, Bath & Beyond. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Vanessa Beckett.

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!

Free Pianos: We have a number of pianos around the church that we are giving away to whomever is willing to move them. The pianos will be marked on top with "Goes".

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $122,667 Budget: $157,621
July 31, 2005 Outreach: $ 39,319 Budget: $ 46,238

Thank you for the outpouring of love and support you gave us during Jerry's illness and death. The visits, calls, cards, and flowers were appreciated, and your prayers upheld us. Special thanks to the serving committee. We are blessed to be a part of God's family here. ~The Fisher Family

Tabernacle Model: The 5^th & 6^th graders have been studying and building a model of the Tabernacle. Please come see their model in the gym this morning and ask this group some questions about what they've learned!

Youth Mission Reports Today: All Adult ABF Classes will combine to hear reports from the youth regarding their mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Sault Ste. Marie.

Commissions will meet at 5:00 PM tonight, except for Outreach. 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.

Sojourner's Social: We will be gathering at the Black Forest Inn, 1 E 26 St, in Minneapolis on Saturday, August 13, at 7:00 PM for great food and fellowship. For further information, contact Lori Peterson at (612) 722-9793.

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!

Free Pianos: We have a number of pianos around the church that we are giving away to whomever is willing to move them. The pianos will be marked on top with "Goes".

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