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October 29, 2006
Greetings from Bud & Beda Anderson! Thank you for the lovely reception that you had for us. The move went well. Thanks to the five men from church who helped us. We arrived on Saturday afternoon. Bud was very ill but is almost back to normal. Thanks again for your love and prayers. Sojourners' Social: All adults meet at the home of Mark & Sherie McClun on Friday, November 3, at 7:00 pm. This will be an appetizer/dessert evening. No childcare will be provided. If you have questions, contact Kris Larson. Women's Guild: Everyone is welcome to our next meeting on Tuesday, November 7, at 1:00 pm. Carrie Boyum and Jessica McWilliams will be sharing about the MOPS ministry. Council & Commission Meetings: The Finance & Property Board and Commission Meetings (except Caring) will meet on Sunday, November 5, at 5:30 pm. Council will follow at 7:30. Quarterly Business Meeting: Our next business meeting will take place on Monday, November 13, at 7:00 pm. Thanksgiving Food Drive-Community Emergency Services: Grocery bags will be available this week and next week in the foyer following the service. Fill the bags with non-perishable food items and items listed on the bags. Return the bags to church by Sunday, November 12. Baby Dedication on Sunday, November 12th: If you would like to dedicate your child and are available on this date, please call Cindy in the church office at (612) 827-4705. Senior Singles' Lunch: Our next lunch will be on Sunday, November 12, at 12:30 pm at Steak 'n Ale. Gospel Sing: Inspiring Gospel singing led by Bob Fallt and featuring the Foundation Quartet and Sweetwater Revival will take place at First Free on Sunday, November 12, at 3:00 pm. Small Group Study: A Crown Financial Ministries 10-week small group will begin again in January 2007. Please contact Joel Burns if you are interested at (612) 724-6510.
YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $233,995 Budget:
$289,212 Money Matters TELL US YOUR STORY! We want to celebrate God and what He is doing in our church family, so we want to hear from you. What is God teaching you through this series? What commitments are you making when it comes to your personal finances? If God is using the Sunday messages or your ABF study in a way that is making a difference, write down your story and email joel.sutton {at} firstfreechurch.org. October 22, 2006
Sojourners' Social: All adults meet at the home of Mark & Sherie McClun on Friday, November 3, at 7:00 pm. This will be an appetizer/dessert evening. No childcare will be provided. If you have questions, contact Kris Larson. Council & Commission Meetings: The Finance & Property Board and Commission Meetings will be on Sunday, November 5, at 5:30 pm. Council will follow at 7:30 pm. New Orleans Mission Trip: Those who have expressed an interest in the New Orleans trip beginning November 11th need to confirm their availability with a check deposit of $20 made out to First Free. Please put money, in an envelope marked NEW ORLEANS, in offering plate during the service. Baby Dedication on Sunday, November 12th: If you would like to dedicate your child and are available on this date, please call Cindy in the church office at (612) 827-4705. Gospel Sing: Inspiring Gospel singing led by Bob Fallt and featuring the Foundation Quartet and Sweetwater Revival will take place at First Free on Sunday, November 12, at 3:00 pm. Future Leaders of China are studying at our graduate schools, looking for American friends, and are curious about our Savior! On Sunday, November 12, would you have a Mainland Chinese student or family to your home for a meal and take him or her to a short outreach at the U or MN? For more information, contact Bob & Joanne Kraftson with China Outreach at rjkraftson {at} earthlink.com or (651) 437-6806. Agape Social: We are planning to go the play, The Gospel According to Scrooge, on Saturday, December 2. We need to act fast to get a block of tickets, so we plan to call this week and reserve places for the 7:30 pm show. Tickets are $19. Please call Ross & Karin at (612) 824-7691 to reserve places. Small Group Study: A Crown Financial Ministries 10-week small group will begin again in January 2007. Please contact Joel Burns if you are interested at (612) 724-6510.
YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $225,869 Budget:
$279,571 The 2006-2007 Church Directories are here! Pick up your copy at the Welcome Center today. October 15, 2006
Attention Guests: You are invited to join us for lunch today immediately following the second service in Room #105. Our prayers are with Bernice Hultstrand & Family. Her husband, Win Hultstrand, went home to be with the Lord on October 7. His funeral was held at First Free on October 9th. The Senior Singles' will meet for lunch today at 12:30 pm at Steak 'n Ale. If anyone is interested in being on the calling list, contact Char Boyles. Thank you to everyone who worked on painting the exterior of our church house at 5147 Chicago. Your hard work and dedication is greatly appreciated. Small Group Study: A Crown Financial Ministries 10-week small group will begin again in January 2007. Please contact Joel Burns if you are interested at (612) 724-6510. New Orleans Mission Trip: Those who have expressed an interest in the New Orleans trip beginning November 11th need to confirm their availability with a check deposit of $20 made out to First Free. Please put money, in an envelope marked NEW ORLEANS, in offering plate during the service. Needed: We need one childcare helper for Wednesday mornings on October 18 and 25. If you can help, please contact Carolyn Berg at (612) 724-7193. Baby Dedication on Sunday, November 12th: If you would like to dedicate your child and are available on this date, please call Cindy in the church office at (612) 827-4705. Agape Social: We are planning to go the play, The Gospel According to Scrooge, on Saturday, December 2. We need to act fast to get a block of tickets, so we plan to call this week and reserve places for the 7:30 pm show. Tickets are $19. Please call Ross & Karin at (612) 824-7691 to reserve places. Future Leaders of China are studying at our graduate schools, looking for American friends, and are curious about our Savior! On Sunday, November 12, would you have a Mainland Chinese student or family to your home for a meal and take him or her to a short outreach at the U or MN? For more information, contact Bob & Joanne Kraftson with China Outreach at rjkraftson {at} earthlink.com or (651) 437-6806.
YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $216,005 Budget:
$269,931 2006-07 EFCA IM Reach Global Prayer Calendars are available on the tables in the foyer. October 8, 2006
Everyone is invited to a Farewell Reception for Bud & Beda Anderson today at Noon in the Seniors' Room #105. There will be a time for sharing memories. A basket will be available for your cards. Attention Guests: If you've been checking out First Free, we want to get to know you better. You are invited to a lunch on October 15 immediately following the second service in Room #105. Please contact the church office at (612) 827-4705 or sign up at the Welcome Center if you are interested. Thanks for all your prayers and cards in the homegoing of Pauline Swanson. ~ The Al Swanson Family. The Senior Singles' Lunch has been postponed to Sunday, October 15th. Meet at 12:30 pm at Steak 'n Ale. If anyone is interested in being on the calling list, contact Char Boyles. Small Group Study begins October 12: The Postons will be leading a Crown Financial Ministries 10-week small group on Thursday evenings, 7:00 pm, at their home. The in-depth teaching will provide biblically based answers to your financial questions or difficulties. Please contact Joel Burns ASAP if you are interested or you have any questions at (612) 724-6510 or rexxsox {at} usfamily.net. New Orleans Mission Trip: Those who have expressed an interest in the New Orleans trip beginning November 11th need to confirm their availability with a check deposit of $20 made out to First Free. Please put money in an envelope marked NEW ORLEANS in offering plate during the service. Needed: We are in need of two helpers for the baby nursery on Wednesday, October 11th, during Women's Neighborhood Bible Study from 9:15-11:15 am. We also need one helper for the following two weeks, October 18 and 25. If you can help, please contact Carolyn Berg at (612) 724-7193. Baby Dedication on Sunday, November 12th: If you would like to dedicate your child and are available on this date, please call Cindy in the church office at (612) 827-4705. Agape Social: We are planning to go the play, The Gospel According to Scrooge, on Saturday, December 2. We need to act fast to get a block of tickets, so we plan to call this week and reserve places for the 7:30 pm show. Tickets are $19. Please call Ross & Karin at (612) 824-7691 to reserve places.
YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $198,831 Budget:
$250,650 October 1, 2006
Blood pressure checks will be held today during Fellowship Time in the hallway outside of the gym. 101 Class, Exploring Church Membership: If you are ready to take the next step in your involvement with First Free, you need to come to this class. We will meet at 4:00 pm in Room #104 tonight. Please sign up at the Welcome Center. A light supper will be provided. Men & Women are encouraged to attend the next Guild potluck lunch at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, October 3rd. Glenn Hultstrand will be sharing about his dental ministry in Peru. Boys' Brigade: It's time for the annual Christian Service Brigade Hot Dog Roast. Boys in grades 1-6 will meet at church at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 4. Their leaders will be driving them to Lake Nokomis. The boys need to remember their permission slips. Dads can come along, too! Everyone is invited to a Farewell Reception for Bud & Beda Anderson on Sunday, October 8, 12:00 Noon, at church. The Senior Singles' Lunch has been postponed to Sunday, October 15th. Meet at 12:30 pm at Steak 'n Ale. If anyone is interested in being on the calling list, contact Char Boyles. Small Group Study begins October 12: The Postons will be leading a Crown Financial Ministries 10-week small group on Thursday evenings, 7:00 pm, at their home. The in-depth teaching will provide biblically based answers to your financial questions or difficulties. Please contact Joel Burns THIS WEEK if you are interested or you have any questions at (612) 724-6510 or rexxsox {at} usfamily.net. Attention Guests: If you've been checking out First Free, we want to get to know you better. You are invited to a lunch on October 15 immediately following the second service in Room #105. Please contact the church office at (612) 827-4705 or sign up at the Welcome Center if you are interested. New Orleans Mission Trip: Ever think about serving in New Orleans? A mission trip is being planned for November 11-18th. Contact John Symington if curious at (952) 835-1387. Oboe, anyone? The church is looking to borrow an idle oboe for the orchestra. If you are willing or know of someone who is, please call Pastor Eric at (612) 827-4705.
YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $198,831 Budget:
$250,650 Find out about our missionaries at our upcoming Outreach Weekend. |
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