Choir practice resumes on March 27^th. The church choir and children in grades K-6 will practice together in the Sanctuary this morning at 9:30 am following the 8:30 am service.

Children grades K - 6 will sing during the 11:00 am service on Palm Sunday. Preschoolers will help us celebrate by waving palm branches during the services.

F & P Board and Commissions will meet on Sunday, April 1, at 5:30 pm. Council will meet at 7:30 pm.

Women's Guild will hold a noon potluck on April 3. Speaker Marlys Healy, founder of the Children's Shelter of Cebu, will share her story and current work with CSC.

New Believers' Class: If you've recently accepted Christ and want to grow in your faith, this class is for you. This six-week class begins Sunday, April 15. Meet in Pastor Joel's office during the Adult Bible Fellowship hour.

We are looking for people to host internationals on Easter Sunday for dinner with you and your family. It would be a good opportunity for you to become acquainted with students and post-doctorates. You could have one person, two, or a family. If this is something that interests you, please contact Audrey Sollie at (651) 686-6508 or email: asollie {at} usfamily.net, and we'll try to arrange this.

Men: Are you looking for a vital, iron-sharpening-iron relationship with other men? Consider joining a men's small group for the next seven weeks at Pastor Eric's home on Monday nights. For more information, please call (612) 910-1763 or email: eric {at} firstfreechurch.org.

Think summer camp! First Free offers partial summer camp scholarships for students through high school age for Shamineau, Rock Ridge, or Camp Nathanael. Complete information is on the application form. Pick one up at the Welcome Desk or Creekside Canteen. Forms are due by April 1^st for the early bird discount, and the final deadline is May 1^st. For more information contact Cheryl Vatsaas.

Guys' Night Out:  Come watch the NCAA Men's Basketball Final with the guys on the big screen in the church gym on Monday, April 2, at 7:00 pm.  Reserve the date.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $490,174 Budget: $491,660
Mar. 18, 2007 Outreach: $136,779 Budget $137,308

Welcome new members Shana Schrock and Norm Anderson during the 11:00 am service today!

Terrace on Chicago: Today is the final day to make reservationsfor this fabulous five-star meal at First Free on March 24^th. Reservation forms are in your bulletin.

Choir will not practice on Tuesday, 3/20/07. Regular Tuesday practice resumes on 3/27/07. The church choir and children in grades K - 6 will practice together in the Sanctuary on Sunday, 3/25/07 at 9:30 am immediately following the 8:30 am service.

Children grades K - 6 will sing during the 11:00 am service on Palm Sunday. Preschoolers will be parading through the services waving their palm branches.

A Seekers' class baby shower is planned for Sunday, March 25 at 1:30 pm for Yi Hui Lei & Jing Jing Zheng. They are registered at Target.

Women's Guild will hold a noon potluck on April 3. Speaker Marlys Healy, founder of the Children's Shelter of Cebu, will share her story and current work with CSC.

Think summer camp! First Free offers partial summer camp scholarships for students through high school age for Shamineau, Rock Ridge, or Camp Nathanael. Complete information is on the application form. Pick one up at the Welcome Desk or Creekside Canteen. Forms are due by April 1^st for the early bird discount, and the final deadline is May 1^st. For more information contact Cheryl Vatsaas.

Guys' Night Out:  Come watch the NCAA Men's Basketball Final with the guys on the big screen in the church gym on Monday, April 3, at 7:00 pm.  Reserve the date.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $481,717 Budget: $482,019
Mar. 11, 2007 Outreach: $134,259 Budget $134,615

Terrace on Chicago: Today is the final day to make reservations for this fabulous five-star meal at First Free on March 24^th. Reservation forms are in your bulletin.

A Guest Lunch will be held today at 12:15 pm in Room #105. If you are a guest, please come for lunch.

F & P Board, Commissions, and Council Meetings are scheduled for tonight beginning at 5:30 pm.

Nursery Cleaning Morning: Please come help give the Nursery and Preschool areas a "Spring Cleaning" on Saturday, March 17, from 9:00-11:00 am. We will be washing all the toys, furniture, and even painting the toddler chairs! If you have questions, contact Beth Brown.

Think Summer . . . Camp! First Free is offering partial summer camp scholarships for students through high school age for Shamineau, Rock Ridge, or Camp Nathanael. Complete information is on the application form. Pick one up at the Welcome Desk or Creekside Canteen. Forms are due by April 1^st for early bird discount, and the final deadline is May 1^st. For more information contact Cheryl Vatsaas.

A Seekers' Class Baby Shower is planned for Sunday, March 25, at 1:30 pm, for Yi Hui Lei & Jing Jing Zheng. They are registered at Target.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $461,897 Budget: $472,379
Mar. 4, 2007 Outreach: $131,808 Budget $131,923

A Guest Lunch will be held on Sunday, March 11, at 12:15 pm in Room #105. If you are a guest and would like to come for lunch, please mark your Welcome Card.

Women's Guild is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, at 1:00 pm. Audrey Sollie will speak on our church ministry to International Students & Professionals.

F & P Board, Commissions, and Council Meetings are scheduled for Sunday, March 11, beginning at 5:30 pm.

A Seekers' Class Baby Shower is planned for Sunday, March 25, at 1:30 pm, for Yi Hui Lei & Jing Jing Zheng. They are registered at Target.

Help Give Moms a Break! We need volunteers for our MOPS Spa Day. If you are available to help on Thursday, March 15, from 7:00-9:00 pm or Friday, March 16, from 9:30-11:30 am, please call Lisa McCowen at (612) 866-1524 or email lisa_mccowen {at} hotmail.com. Thanks!

Turn your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night, March 10^th. Daylight savings time begins on March 11^th.

Future Church Cancellations: To check to see whether our church services or activities are cancelled due to bad weather, please call the church office answering machine, check our church website, or listen to KTIS for closings.