Women's Guild: All ladies are invited to our next meeting on Tuesday, May 2, at 1:00 pm.

White Cross is in need of all cotton sheets for bandages. Their next meeting is Tuesday, May 9, at 9:00 am.

Brigade Potluck & Car Race is planned for Friday, May 5, at church in the gym. The potluck begins at 6:30 pm with car races at 7:30. The Stockade overnight will follow this.

Sojourners' Class Family Fun: Join us in the church gym for pizza and game night on Saturday, May 6, from 5-8:00 pm. Sign up in class to bring a dish to share.

Blood Pressure Check: Parish Nurses will be available on Sunday, May 7, in the gym during fellowship time.

You are invited to a bridal shower for Libby Adams on Sunday, May 7, at 3:00 pm in Room #2. She is registered at Target, Marshall Field, and Pottery Barn.

VBS Painting Day is Saturday, May 13^th. Wear your paint clothes, grab a brush, and help paint the sets for VBS. Strictly paint-by-number, no experience needed. We will start at 9:00 am, and we hope to be done by noon. Lunch will be provided. If you have questions, contact Sherie McClun.

Baby Dedication: Our next Baby Dedication will be on Sunday, May 14 (Mother's Day). If you would like your baby dedicated, please call the church office.

Our Annual Business Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 15, at 7:00 pm.

MOPS is looking for volunteers to help serve the tea at our MOPS group on May 19^th from 9:30-11:30 am. Contact Kimber at (612) 518-4044 or kimber_carter{at} hotmail.com.

A Baptism Service is planned for Sunday, May 21^st. If you are interested in being baptized, please call the church office at (612) 827-4705 or note this on your Welcome Card.

Junior Church Spring Hike will be Saturday, June 3, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you have questions, contact Ross Olson or Mary Anderson.

Guitars? We have students who want to learn guitar but need an instrument. If you are willing to donate a guitar to one of our students for lessons, call Eric at (612) 910-1763.

Thank you to my friends at First Free for the beautiful flowers, cards, visits, and for your prayers. ~ Hazel Johnson

You are invited to a wedding shower for Bob & Maggie (Hong Gu & Xiaoling Zhao) today at 2:00 pm at First Free in Room #2. They are registered at Target.

Our prayers go out to Vivian Person and family. Norman Person, our former church custodian, went home to be with the Lord on April 14. His funeral was held on April 18.

Seniors' ABF Annual Meeting & Potluck will be held at First Free on Thursday, April 27, at 12:00 Noon. Please bring a dish to share.

Women's Guild: All ladies are invited to our next meeting on Tuesday, May 2, at 1:00 pm.

White Cross is in need of all cotton sheets of any color to make bandages for Tandala Hospital in Africa.

Stockade Overnight is planned for Friday, May 5, at church. The potluck begins at 6:30 pm with car races at 7:30. Child pickup time is Saturday at 9:00 am.

Sojourners' Class Family Fun: Join us in the church gym for pizza and game night on Saturday, May 6, from 5-8:00 pm. Sign up in class to bring a dish to share.

Blood Pressure Check: Parish Nurses will be available on Sunday, May 7, at 9:45 am in Room #1.

You are invited to a bridal shower for Libby Adams on Sunday, May 7, at 3:00 pm in Room #2. She is registered at Target.

Baby Dedication: Our next Baby Dedication will be on Sunday, May 14 (Mother's Day). If you would like your baby dedicated, please call the church office.

MOPS is looking for volunteers to help serve the tea at our MOPS group on May 19^th from 9:30-11:30 am. Contact Kimber at (612) 518-4044 or kimber_carter {at} hotmail.com.

Guitars? We have students who want to learn guitar but need an instrument. If you are willing to donate a guitar to one or our students for lessons, call Eric at (612) 910-1763.

Annual Reports are due on Monday, April 24. Thanks!

Congratulations to Bo Yu (Bonnie) and Xiaoqiang Wang, the proud parents of baby Kevin Wang born on April 10^th. He weighed 5 lbs. 15 oz. Both mother and baby are doing fine.

White Cross will be meeting on April 18^th at 9:00 AM.

A Memorial Service for Ollie Stone will be held at First Free on Thursday, April 20, at 11:00 am. She went home to be with the Lord on March 31. Pray for her family and friends.

Parents of Youth and the Congregation: Come and get better acquainted with Mark & Melinda Meyers on Saturday, April 22, from 1-3 pm. We will be voting on Mark becoming our Youth Director at our Annual Meeting in May. A letter has been sent out to members. If you have not received it, additional copies are at the Information Center.

You are invited to a wedding shower for Bob & Maggie (Hong Gu & Xiaoling Zhao) on Sunday, April 23, 2:00 pm at First Free in Room #2. They are registered at Target.

Seniors' Class Annual Meeting & Potluck will be held at First Free on Thursday, April 27, at 12:00 Noon. Please bring a dish to share.

Baby Dedication: Our next Baby Dedication will be on Sunday, May 14 (Mother's Day). If you would like your baby dedicated, please call the church office.

Annual Meeting: Mark your calendars for our church annual meeting on Monday, May 15, at 7:00 PM.

If you are interested in being baptized, we will be having a Baptism Service on Sunday, May 21^st. Please call the church office at (612) 827-4705 or note it on your Welcome Card if you would like to participate.

Kids K-3 will be joining the adult choir for a song today. Preschoolers meet in your classrooms before the service to be a part of the Palm Sunday Parade.

Thank you for all the visits, cards, and prayers during my time in the hospital and nursing home. Your kindness is greatly appreciated! ~Phyllis Brown

Parents of Youth and the Congregation: Come and get better acquainted with Mark & Melina Meyers on Saturday, April 22, from 1-3 pm. We will be voting on Mark becoming our Youth Director at our Annual Meeting in May. A letter has been sent out to members. If you have not received it, additional copies are at the Information Center.

Curbside Greeters' Meeting Today: Meet in Pastor Joel's Office at 12:15 (instead of Room #1) for a brief meeting.

Ushers' Meeting Today: New and experienced ushers meet in the Chaim Room #1 at 12:15 pm. Pizza will be served.

You are invited to a wedding shower for Bob & Maggie (Hong Gu & Xiaoling Zhao) on Sunday, April 23, 2:00 pm at First Free in Room #2. They are registered at Target.

Pray for the work team of John Symington, Steve Mondy, Gerry Olson, Rick Vatsaas, Jeff Olson, and Jim Lundeen. They will be doing electrical wiring for Urban Impact Ministries in New Orleans. They left on April 8 and will return on April 13.

White Cross has changed its next meeting date from April 11 to Tuesday, April 18^th at 9:00 AM.

Good Friday Service: Join us on Friday, April 14, at 7:00 PM as we remember Christ's death on the cross.

Easter Sunday Brunch: On April 16 we will begin our two service schedule. The first worship service will begin at 8:30 am, followed by a light brunch in the gym from 9:45-10:50. The second worship service will begin at 11:00 am.

Children's Schedule: On Easter, April 16, we will not have Junior Church, Children's Church, or Creekside Bible Time.

Women's Guild Potluck Luncheon & Annual Meeting: Women of all ages are invited to a luncheon at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, April 4. Please bring a dish to share.

Palm Sunday: On April 9, Kids in K-3 will be joining the adult choir for a song. Please be at church at 8:40 AM. Preschoolers meet in your classrooms before the service to be a part of the Palm Sunday Parade.

A Baby Shower is being planned for Yu Bo (Bonnie) and Wang Xiaoqiang on Sunday, April 9, at 1:30 PM. They are expecting a boy. Bonnie is registered at Target.

Good Friday Service: Join us as we remember Christ's death on the cross on Friday, April 14, at 7:00 PM.

Easter Sunday Brunch: On April 16 we will begin our two service schedule. The first worship service will begin at 8:30 am, followed by a light brunch in the gym from 9:45-10:50. The second worship service will begin at 11:00 am.

Easter Business Card Invitations: Ask God to show you whom to invite for Easter Sunday. Pick up your cards at the Guest Information Booth and use them to invite your friends!

Children's Schedule: On Easter, April 16, we will not have Junior Church, Children's Church, or Creekside Bible Time.

Sunday Morning Parking: In order to accommodate guests and those in need of close parking, please leave the parking lot across the street and the curbside parking in front of the church open for those people. Thank you.

Home Executive Class: Come and join other women as we learn how to do our jobs more effectively. Classes will be taught by Bonny Axelson and will be held at First Free Church on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The classes will run for six weeks starting April 12th and ending on May 17th. The cost is $25 per person. Call or email Rachel Olson at 952-884-5246 or rachel{at}olsonzoo.com to register.

Bridge Closure: Beginning in April the Portland Avenue bridge over the Minnehaha Creek will be closed for the summer, and traffic will be detoured for bridge construction.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $408,867 Budget: $455,350
March 26 Outreach: $122,522 Budget $133,000
Total HEAT YOUR SEAT through March 26 $110,401