First Free News & Notes: April 2007

First Free Facebook: Would you like to connect some names to faces here at First Free? Be a part of our plain clothes photo directory by getting you and/or your family's picture taken at the photo booth in the gym today. The photo booth will be open on Sundays through May 13^th.

101 Class: Exploring Church Membership will be held this evening, 4:00-8:00 PM, Room #103, with dinner provided. If you would like to attend, contact the Welcome Center.

All Sojourners and kids: Please drop in at Vince & Heidi St. Clair's home (4820 29^th Ave. So.) for a social time today between 3:00-6:00 PM. We will have snacks and fun!

Women's Guild: All ladies are welcome to the next meeting on Tuesday, May 1^st at 1:00 PM. Beth Brown, Children's Ministry Director at First Free, will be speaking.

Welcome Guests: If you've been checking out First Free, we want to get to know you better. You are invited to a lunch on Sunday, May 6, at 12:15 PM in Room #105. Please mark your Welcome Card or see the person at Welcome Center.

The Annual Meeting is set for Monday, May 14, at 7:00 PM. These positions will be voted on at the Annual Meeting and are for a two-year term: Brenda Audette, Nurture Vice-Chair, Grace Vandervort, Outreach Vice-Chair, Karen Beckett, Worship Chair, Mark Poston, Caring Chair, and F & P Board, Robert Goodman, David Kriesel-Koll, and Phyllis Nordin.

Ladies' Scrapbooking Day, Saturday, May12, from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, come for part of the day or whole time. Bring a dish to share for lunch. RSVP to Donna Larson (612) 824-4512.

The next Fresh Encounter is Sunday, May 20, at 6:00 PM. Child care is proved for nursery to grade 6.

Vacation Bible Camp is coming (formerly known as VBS)! Mark July 23-27 on your calendar for a week at "Avalanche Ranch"! Please contact Beth Brown if you can help out.

Sunday, May 27: There will be one service at 11:00 AM with no ABF's, Bible Time, Children's or Junior Church.

April 22, 2007

Makarios ABF: A new 4-week series on relationships started last week. All singles, couples and newlyweds in their 20's are welcome! Treats and coffee are available in class at 10:00 AM sharp in Room #106.

A Stock the Pantry Wedding Shower for Heidi Meehan will be held at First Free this afternoon at 3:00 PM. Bring a recipe card with your favorite recipe along with all non-perishable ingredients for it in a decorative box or basket. Contact Carrie Boyum at (612) 866-3717 with questions.

Are you relatively NEW? We are starting a 7-week small group series going through the First Free purposes. Connect with others like you at the home of Brian & Jennifer Bartle this Wednesday night, April 25, at 7:00 PM. For more information, call Brian or Jennifer at (612) 824-5120.

Friends of former Seekers Class members, Thompson & Bio Ivory and Jieping Ye, are invited to meet them for dessert on Sunday, April 29, at 2:00 PM in the gym.

101 Class: Exploring Church Membership will be held on Sunday, April 29, from 4:00-8:00 PM with a light dinner provided. If you would like to attend, please make a note on your Welcome Card or call the church office.

Women's Guild: All ladies are welcome to the next meeting on Tuesday, May 1^st at 1:00 PM. Beth Brown, Children's Ministry Director at First Free, will be speaking.

Mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting on Monday, May 14, at 7:00 PM.

Vacation Bible Camp is coming (formerly known as VBS)! Mark July 23-27 on your calendar for a week at "Avalanche Ranch"! Please contact Beth Brown if you can help out.

April 15, 2007

We extend a special Thank You to KaWan Olson who has served so faithfully in the church office these four years! KaWan's last day in the office was April 12. She will be going on to the U of MN to get her Masters in Teaching Art.

Our prayers go out to the family of Della Bjork. Della went home to be with the Lord on April 11. Her reviewal will be tonight from 5:00-7:00 PM at Morris Nilsen, and her funeral will be held at First Free on Monday, April 16, at 11:00 AM with a time of visitation at 10:00.

New Believers' Class: If you've recently accepted Christ and want to grow in your faith, this class is for you. Meet today in Pastor Joel's office during the Adult Bible Fellowship hour.

Makarios ABF: A new 4-week series on relationships is starting in the Makarios ABF today. All singles, couples and newlyweds in their 20's are welcome! Treats and coffee are available in class at 10:00 AM sharp in Room #106.

Are you relatively NEW? We are starting a 7-week small group series going through the First Free purposes. Connect with others like you at the home of Brian & Jennifer Bartle this Wednesday night, April 18, at 7:00 PM. For more information, call Brian or Jennifer at (612) 824-5120.

A Time & Home Management Class for the Home Executive, presented by Bonnie Axelson, will meet for 6 weeks on Wednesday evenings at church from 7-9 PM starting April 18. The cost is $25. RSVP to Carrie Boyum at (612) 866-3717 or email joncarrieboyum {at} hotmail.com.

First Free Facebook: Be a part of our new photo directory by having your picture taken in the gym starting April 22.

A Stock the Pantry Wedding Shower for Heidi Meehan will be held at First Free on Sunday, April 22, at 3:00 PM. Bring a recipe card with your favorite recipe along with all non-perishable ingredients for it in a decorative box or basket. Contact Carrie Boyum at (612) 866-3717 with questions.

Men: Are you looking for a vital, iron-sharpening-iron relationship with other men? Consider joining a men's small group for the next 7 weeks at Pastor Eric's home on Monday nights. For more information, email eric {at} firstfreechurch.org.

Vacation Bible Camp is coming (formerly known as VBS)! Mark July 23-27 on your calendar for a week at "Avalanche Ranch"! Please contact Beth Brown if you can help out.

April 8, 2007

Thank you for your hugs, prayers, kind words, and financial support in our time of need. ~The Highland Family

Have you noticed how the Seniors' Room, the hallway and the gym have a new coat of paint? Many thanks to the crew who worked so hard on this project!

Senior ABF Social will be held on Saturday, April 14, at 12:00 Noon. Make reservations for a catered meal with Char Boyles at (952) 942-9298 or Ron Olson at (952) 431-2606.

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.

Makarios ABF: A new four-week series on relationships is starting in the Makarios Adult Bible Fellowship on Sunday, April 15. All singles, couples and newlyweds in their 20's are welcome! Treats and coffee are available in class at 10:00 sharp in Room #106.

A Wedding Shower for Heidi Meehan will be held at First Free on Sunday, April 22, at 3:00 PM. All First Free women are invited to a "Stock the Pantry" shower. Please bring a recipe card with your favorite recipe along with all non-perishable ingredients for the recipe in a decorative sack, box, or basket. Contact Carrie Boyum at (612) 866-3717 with questions.

All women are invited to attend a class, "Time & Home Management for the Home Executive", presented by Bonnie Axelson. The class will meet for six weeks on Wednesday evenings at church from 7-9 PM starting on April 18 and ending on May 23. The cost is $25. RSVP to Carrie Boyum at (612) 866-3717 or email joncarrieboyum {at} hotmail.com.

Minnesota Vespers (Hymns, Gospel Songs, Scripture and Meditations in the Traditional Style) will be held at First Free on Sunday, April 15, at 4:30 PM. Men of Praise choral prelude begins at 4:20 PM. The Twin Cities Men of Praise will be in concert. Come and worship; enjoy singing ten of your favorite hymns and gospel songs.

The North Central District 2007 Annual Conference will begin Sunday, April 15, at 7:00 PM, through Noon on Tuesday, April 17, at Crystal Free Church. The Shamineau Ministries Annual Meeting will follow on Tuesday, April 17, at 12:15 PM. Registration forms are at the Welcome Center.

April 1, 2007

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

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.

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.

We are looking for people to host internationals on Easter Sunday for dinner. 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, contact Audrey Sollie at (651) 686-6508 or email: asollie {at} usfamily.net, and we'll try to arrange this.

Senior ABF Social will be held on Saturday, April 14, at 12:00 Noon. Make reservations for a catered meal with Char Boyles at (952) 942-9298 or Ron Olson at (952) 431-2606.

All women are invited to attend a "Time & Home Management" class presented by Bonnie Axelson. The class will meet for six weeks on Wednesday evenings at church from 7-9 PM starting on April 18 and ending on May 23. The cost is $25. Please contact Carrie Boyum at (612) 866-3717 or email joncarrieboyum {at} hotmail.com to RSVP.

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.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $497,892 Budget: $501,300
Mar. 25, 2007 Outreach: $139,289 Budget $140,000

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A Thought From God's Word:

The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever." And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying: "We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign." [Revelation 11:15-17]