Congratulations to Jon & Carrie Boyum! Collin Andrew Boyum was born on Friday, September 16. He weighed in at 7 pounds 3 ounces and is 21 inches long. The new family is doing well - Christina was happy to see her new brother.

Women's Guild: All ladies are welcome to a 12:00 Noon luncheon and missionary speaker on Tuesday, October 4.

Sam Rotman Concert & Dessert
Wednesday, September 28, at 7:00 pm
If you find yourself without someone to invite to the concert, come anyway and support our outreach event!
We also need help to serve dessert and coffee at the reception. Please call Jill Rose at (612) 827-4402 if you can help from 7:30-9:00 pm.

Outreach Sunday & Potluck- October 9 with missionaries
John & Wendy Gerhardt─UIM and Roy & Sue Haglund─MAF.
~Potluck: A-L bring salads & M-Z bring hot dishes ~

Calling instrumentalists: Do you have musical ability you'd like to share with our congregation. We are again assembling our church's orchestra members to play October 23rd. If you are interested in playing, please contact Pastor Eric at (612) 910-1763 for an audition.

Do you copy? We are looking for a couple of volunteers to handle duplication of tapes and CD's immediately following the service on Sundays and/or filling orders during the week. If you can serve in this way, call Cindy in the church office.

MOPS could still use several more people to help with their children's group called MOPPETS. If you have an interest, please call Nancy Nichols at (612) 868-9656.

The Twin Cities Marathon is set for Sunday, October 2. If you are north of Minnehaha Creek, try Nicollet Avenue or 35W as good alternate routes to cross over to the church.

Fiscal YTD Giving: General: $177,304 Budget: $218,918
Sept. 18, 2005 Outreach: $ 54,087 Budget: $ 63,942

Total Heat Your Seat Pledges through Sept. 18    $ 47,720
Total Heat Your Seat Given through Sept. 18    $ 32,097

We welcome Andy & Lorna Gilbert, EFCA-IM missionaries to Japan, who will be sharing during the service this morning.

Daniel and Arianna Owens would like to thank the church for the free piano! They enjoy playing and practicing to make music at home. To find out how you could get a free church piano, call the office.

Baby Shower: All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Johanna Holliday on Saturday, September 24, at Patty Mellema's home. The shower will start at 10:00 AM with a brunch. Please RSVP to Patty at (612) 822-7875.

Just two more days! Choir begins Tuesday, September 20, at 6:45 PM in Room #2. Don't eat dessert, because we'll have something for you there. If you're new to choir this year and have not contacted Rick Olson yet, please contact him today. See you there.

All-Church Concert of Prayer: Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 25, at 6:00 PM. Come and meet together with other church family members as we seek God's blessing on our activities for 2005-2006.

MOPS could still use several more people to help with their children's group called MOPPETS. If you have an interest, please call Nancy Nichols at (612) 868-9656.

Volunteer Tutors: There is a great community need for volunteer tutors. If you have an interest or would like to find out more, call Russ Anteronen at (612) 824-3931.

The Twin Cities Marathon is set for Sunday, October 2. If you are north of Minnehaha Creek, try Nicollet Avenue or 35W as good alternate routes to cross over to the church.

Bookmarks of daily Bible readings that tie in with the new sermon series are available at the Welcome Center.

Register your children in 1-6 Grade for Wednesday Clubs at the Creekside Canteen located in the foyer.

Fiscal YTD Giving: General: $173,784 Budget: $210,162
Sept. 11, 2005 Outreach: $ 52,683 Budget: $ 61,385

Total Heat Your Seat Pledges through Sept. 11    $ 40,920
Total Heat Your Seat Given through Sept. 11    $ 29,797

Engaged: Craig & Connie Hucek together with Bob & Paulette Goodman, announce the engagement of Katie Hucek and Jordan Goodman. A March 24 wedding is being planned.

Baby Shower: All First Free ladies are invited to a baby shower for Johanna Holliday on Saturday, September 24, at Patty Mellema's home. The shower will start at 10:00 AM, and brunch will be served. Please RSVP to Patty at (612) 822-7875 if you can come.

John & Wendy Gerhardt and 70 members of Castle Rock Church and the Urban Impact staff evacuated New Orleans and are now in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

• If you would like to help John & Wendy and Urban Impact Ministries financially, you can write a check to First Evangelical Free Church and mark your offering: Urban Impact Hurricane Relief.
• If you have purchased Wal-Mart gift cards for the families with Urban Impact, place them in the box in the foyer.

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. 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.

Bookmarks of daily Bible readings that tie in with the new sermon series are available at the Welcome Center.

Fiscal YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $164,108 Budget: $192,648
Sept. 4, 2005 Outreach: $ 48,877 Budget: $ 58,827

Total Heat Your Seat Pledges through Sept. 4    $ 35,870
Total Heat Your Seat Given through Sept. 4    $ 23,287

John & Wendy Gerhardt and 70 members of Castle Rock Church and the Urban Impact staff evacuated New Orleans and are now in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They praise the Lord that they have been able to temporarily stay in the homes of the people at Village Bible Free Church.

• If you would like to help John & Wendy and Urban Impact Ministries financially, you can write a check to First Evangelical Free Church and mark your offering: Urban Impact Hurricane Relief. We will be sending a check to them on September 12. John & Wendy plan on being at First Free for our Outreach Sunday on October 9.
• For further information, they now have a hurricane page on their website at http://www.urbanimpact.org/news.html.

Women's Guild will meet at 1:00 PM on September 6. Our speaker will be [[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. 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.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $157,659 Budget: $192,648
Aug. 28, 2005 Outreach: $ 45,192 Budget: $ 56,269

Total Heat Your Seat Pledges through Aug. 28    $ 22,300
Total Heat Your Seat Given through August 28    $ 9,135