All are invited to a graduation open house for Chelsie Larson on Sunday, June 3^rd, from 1:00-4:00 PM at her home.

Last Sunday for First Free Facebook Pictures: Would you like to connect some names to faces here at First Free? Be a part of our plain clothes photo directory. You can have your photos taken at the Photobooth in the foyer at 12:00 Noon.

A baby shower for Katie Goodman will be held at church on Sunday, June 3, at 2:00 PM. All First Free ladies are invited. Katie is registered at Target and Babies 'R Us. Contact Heather Aunan at (952) 261-8966 with any questions.

Women's Guild Picnic is planned for 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, June 5, at Verna Beckman's Party Room (9401 Lyndale Avenue). Bring a salad to share. Jul Stone, missionary in Indonesia, will be our guest speaker.

Who Is Graduating? If you have a family member graduating from high school or college, please email Cindy in the church office at cindy.sawyer {at} firstfreechurch.org. Thanks!

Calling all cowboy stuff for VBC Avalanche Ranch: We are looking for donations (or to borrow) western wear for props and costumes. Desired items include: cowboy boots/hats, ropes, saddle, wagon wheel, checkered tablecloths, burlap sacks, bandanas, and farm tools. The drop off box is located outside Beth's office. We also desire prayer partners to support each area. Contact Beth Brown to donate/volunteer.

Avalanche Ranch Painting Day: On June 2^nd volunteers are needed for prop painting. No experience needed. Wear old clothes and meet in the gym from 8:00-11:00 AM. Breakfast provided. Contact Colleen Guzman at (612) 825-3515.

Calling all Sojourners! Our next all family social is scheduled for Saturday, July 14^th. It is somehow going to involve a lake! We'll keep you posted.

Road Closing: Diamond Lake Road is tentatively scheduled to be closed beginning on May 29 between Stevens and Second Avenues in Minneapolis to prepare for the demolition of the bridge over I-35W. The bridge demolition is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 1, at 10:00 PM to Monday, June 4, until 5:00 AM. Both directions of I-35W will be closed. Please consider taking another route during the construction.

Welcome to Dave & Jul Stone! They will be giving a missions moment during both of our worship services this morning. Dave & Jul are with Bethany Intl. in Indonesia.

We warmly welcome our newest members: Joel & JoAnn Burns, Jordan & Katie Goodman, Tim & Patti Olson, and Hanson Z. & Lotus H. Tian.

Who Is Graduating? If you have a family member graduating from high school or college, please email Cindy in the church office at cindy.sawyer {at} firstfreechurch.org. Thanks!

Last Two Sundays for First Free Facebook Pictures: Would you like to connect some names to faces here at First Free? Be a part of our plain clothes photo directory. Go to the Photobooth in the gym at 9:30 AM or in the foyer at 12:00 Noon to have your photos taken.

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

A baby shower for Katie Goodman will be held at church on Sunday, June 3, at 2:00 PM. All First Free ladies are invited. Katie is registered at Target and Babies 'R Us. Contact Heather Aunan at (952) 261-8966 with any questions.

Calling all cowboy stuff for VBC Avalanche Ranch: We are looking for donations (or to borrow) western wear for props and costumes. Desired items include: cowboy boots/hats, ropes, saddle, wagon wheel, checkered tablecloths, burlap sacks, bandanas, and farm tools. The drop off box is located outside Beth's office. We also desire prayer partners to support each area. Contact Beth Brown to donate/volunteer.

Avalanche Ranch Painting Day: On June 2^nd volunteers are needed for prop painting. No experience needed. Wear old clothes and meet in the gym from 8:00-11:00 AM. Breakfast provided. Contact Colleen Guzman at (612) 825-3515.

Thank You: Whether it was a card, a call, a visit, or some other "Random Act of Kindness," I thank you. I will always be grateful for your prayer support. ~ Warren Ahlgren

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. Photos will not be taken this week, but we will resume next week.

Senior Singles' Lunch: There will be no senior singles lunch today. The Senior Singles' group will break for the summer and resume in September.

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.

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

A baby shower for Katie Goodman will be held at church on Sunday, June 3, at 2:00 PM. All First Free ladies are invited. Katie is registered at Target and Babies 'R Us. Contact Heather Aunan at (952) 261-8966 with any questions.

Calling all cowboy stuff for VBC Avalanche Ranch: We are looking for donations (or to borrow) western wear for props and costumes. Desired items include: cowboy boots/hats, ropes, saddle, wagon wheel, checkered tablecloths, burlap sacks, bandanas, and farm tools. The drop off box is located outside Beth's office. We also desire prayer partners to support each area. Contact Beth Brown to donate/volunteer.

Avalanche Ranch Painting Day: On June 2^nd volunteers are needed for prop painting. No experience needed. Wear old clothes and meet in the gym from 8:00-11:00 AM. Breakfast provided. Contact Colleen Guzman at (612) 825-3515.

Dear Friends: How blessed we are to have such a wonderful support group among fellow Christians! God is so good. I am making progress and am excited. Please keep praying as God is hearing and answering. Thanks to all for your prayers, visits, and cards. ~ Love, Janet Whitehead

Welcome Guests: If you've been checking out First Free, we want to get to know you better. You are invited to a lunch today at 12:15 PM in Room #105.

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.

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 has been changed to, Saturday, May 26, from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, come for part of the day or the whole time. Bring a dish to share for lunch. Contact Donna Larson with questions at (612) 824-4512.

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

A baby shower for Katie Goodman will be held at church on Sunday, June 3, at 2:00 PM. All First Free ladies are invited. Katie is registered at Target and Babies 'R Us. Contact Heather Aunan at (952) 261-8966 with any questions.

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.