Congratulations to Troy & Johanna Holliday! They are the proud parents of Abigail Jayne who was born on October 26. She weighed in at 8 lb. 3 oz. Mom and baby are doing well.

Home with the Lord: Pray for Doris Johnson. Her husband, Gordon, passed away on October 25. His funeral will be held at First Free on Thursday, November 3, at 1:00 PM. There will be Visitation at Albin Chapel on Wednesday from 5-8 PM.

Women's Guild will meet on Tuesday, November 1, at 1:00 PM. Beda Anderson will give a personal view of missions from her time in Venezuela.

A Baby Shower is being planned for Jessica Sanborn on Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 PM, at Rachel Olson's home. Please RSVP to Rachel at (952) 884-5246 by today.

Caring Commission will meet on Wednesday, November 2, at 6:30 PM in the church library, not on November 6^th.

Learn more about the St. Paul University of China on Sunday, November 6 at 2:30 PM in Room #2. Sam Song will report on recent progress and will give details of future plans. Dessert will be served. RVSP to Nancy Fowler at (612) 722-8453.

Blood Pressure Screenings will be available at our church the first Sunday of each month beginning November 6. Parish Nurses will be available in the library from 9:00-9:25 AM. Please bring a list of your current medications.

Mark your calendars for the Quarterly Business Meeting on Monday, November 14, at 7:00 PM.

Hurricane Relief Hands On! Join a work trip to New Orleans in the near future. If you are interested, notify the office or John Symington at (952) 835-1387.

October is National Pastor Appreciation Month. The Caring Commission reminds us of this opportunity to encourage Pastor Joel and Pastor Eric. Our congregation will also observe a special time of appreciation at a future date.

Fiscal YTD Giving: General: $216,003 Budget: $262,702
Oct. 23, 2005 Outreach: $ 68,184 Budget: $ 76,731

HEAT YOUR SEAT GOAL = $155,000
Total Heat Your Seat Pledges through Oct. 23    $ 66,270
Total Heat Your Seat Given through Oct. 23    $ 58,159

Congratulations to Corey & Jessica Sanborn, who are the proud parents of Jeremy Adam born on October 4. He weighed in at 8 lbs. 8 oz.

A Baby Shower is being planned for Jessica Sanborn on Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 PM, at Rachel Olson's home. Please RSVP to Rachel at (952) 884-5246 by October 30.

Learn more about the St. Paul University of China on Sunday, November 6 at 2:30 PM in Room #2. Sam Song will report on recent progress and will give details of future plans. Dessert will be served. RVSP to Nancy Fowler at (612) 722-8453.

A Wedding Shower for Erika Garcia will be held at First Free in the Chaim Room (#1) on Sunday, November 13, from 3:00-5:00 PM. Carlos & Erika were married on September 2. The ladies of the church are invited to a "Stock Garcia's Pantry" Shower. Please bring a 3 X 5 recipe card of your favorite recipe along with all non-perishable ingredients for that recipe in a grocery sack or basket. RSVP to Alicia Juarez at (612) 207-8647 or email her at alicia_juarez {at} yahoo.com.

Blood Pressure Screenings will be available at our church the first Sunday of each month beginning November 6. Parish Nurses will be available in the library from 9:00-9:25 AM. Please bring a list of your current medications.

Child Care is needed on Tuesday evenings during choir practice from 6:30-8:00 PM. If you can help or would like to know more, contact Pastor Eric at (612) 910-1763.

Hurricane Relief Hands On! Join a work trip to New Orleans in the near future. If you are interested, notify the office or John Symington at (952) 835-1387.

October is National Pastor Appreciation Month. The Caring Commission reminds us to take advantage of this opportunity to encourage Pastor Joel and Pastor Eric. In addition, our congregation will observe a special time of appreciation at a future date.

Fiscal YTD Giving: General: $210,737 Budget: $253,945
Oct. 16, 2005 Outreach: $ 66,225 Budget: $ 74,173

HEAT YOUR SEAT GOAL = $155,000
Total Heat Your Seat Pledges through Oct. 16    $ 61,120
Total Heat Your Seat Given through Oct. 16    $ 51,832

October is National Pastor Appreciation Month. The Caring Commission reminds us to take advantage of this opportunity to encourage Pastor Joel and Pastor Eric. In addition, our congregation will observe a special time of appreciation at a future date.

Hurricane Relief Hands On! Join a work trip to New Orleans in the near future. If you are interested, notify the office or John Symington at (952) 835-1387.

Senior Fellowship Potluck Lunch is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 11:30 AM, at church.

Senior Singles will not meet in the month of October. Our next lunch will be on Sunday, November 6, 12:30 PM, at Steak 'n Ale.

Blood Pressure Screenings will be available at our church the first Sunday of each month beginning November 6. Parish Nurses will be available in the library from 9:00-9:25 AM. Please bring a list of your current medications. Remember, as a resource for you, the Parish Nurses are at church near the library each Sunday before the morning service, or you may contact them by phone.

Child Care is needed on Tuesday evenings during choir practice from 6:30-8:00 PM. If you can help or would like to know more, contact Pastor Eric at (612) 910-1763.

Calling instrumentalists: We are again assembling our church's orchestra members to play on October 23rd. If you are interested in playing, please contact Pastor Eric.

Mainline Chinese Students at the U of MN have signed up to spend the afternoon with American hosts on Sunday, November 13. Could you host someone on that date, taking a Chinese student or family to your home for a meal and to a short outreach program on campus? For more information, contact Bob & Joanne Kraftson with China Outreach Ministries at rjkraftson {at} earthlink.com or at (651) 437-6806.

Fiscal YTD Giving: General: $201,354 Budget: $245,188
Oct. 9, 2005 Outreach: $ 62,855 Budget: $ 71,615

HEAT YOUR SEAT GOAL = $155,000
Total Heat Your Seat Pledges through Oct. 9    $ 57,150
Total Heat Your Seat Given through Oct. 9    $ 43,299

We warmly welcome our missionaries John & Wendy Gerhardt with Urban Impact Ministries and Roy & Sue Haglund with Mission Aviation Fellowship. They will be sharing their ministries with us this morning.

Hurricane Relief Hands On! Join a work trip to New Orleans in the near future. If you are interested, notify the office or John Symington at (952) 835-1387.

Senior Fellowship Potluck Lunch is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 11:30 AM, at church.

Senior Singles will not meet in the month of October. Our next lunch will be on Sunday, November 6, 12:30 PM, at Steak 'n Ale.

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.

EFCA Twin Cities Spanish-language BootCamp scheduled for October 11-14 has been postponed, and we will not need housing at this time. Thanks for your willingness to serve.

Fiscal YTD Giving: General: $191,408 Budget: $236,432
Oct. 2, 2005 Outreach: $ 58,788 Budget: $ 69,058

HEAT YOUR SEAT GOAL = $155,000
Total Heat Your Seat Pledges through Oct. 2    $ 54,650
Total Heat Your Seat Given through Oct. 2    $ 36,742

Women's Guild: All ladies are welcome to a 12:00 Noon potluck luncheon with speaker, Sue Haglund from Missionary Aviation Fellowship, on Tuesday, October 4.

Agape ABF Supper & Fellowship with Roy & Sue Haglund at Glenn & Apryl Hultstrand's home on Friday, October 7, at 6:30 PM. Sign up in Agape Class or RSVP Apryl Hultstrand.

Senior Fellowship Potluck Lunch is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 11:30 AM, at church.

Senior Singles will not meet in the month of October. Our next lunch will be on Sunday, November 6, 12:30 PM, at Steak 'n Ale.

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.

Fiscal YTD Giving: General: $185,256 Budget: $227,675
Sept. 25, 2005 Outreach: $ 55,731 Budget: $ 66,500

HEAT YOUR SEAT GOAL = $155,000
Total Heat Your Seat Pledges through Sept. 25    $ 54,220
Total Heat Your Seat Given through Sept. 25    $ 33,722