Please pray for our youth and leaders who will be going to Cincinnati from June 29^th - July 7^th. The youth leaders are: Mark & Melinda Meyers, Aaron Rusnak and Melissa Wray. The students participating: Rachel Byer, Becker Rodriguez, Anthony Larson, Kevin Gunkel, and Ken Mayo.

First Free Facebook 1.0 is now available in the foyer! If you would like to download a color version for your computer or for printing yourself, go to http://www.firstfreechurch.org/facebook/. Please contact the church office at info@firstfreechurch.org for the password to open the facebook file.

Pray for our kids going to camp. A list of the students going to camp this coming week is in the Prayer Guide.

Calling all cowboy stuff for VBC Avalanche Ranch: We are looking for donations (or to borrow) western wear for props and costumes. Place items in the drop off box. We also desire prayer partners. See Beth Brown to donate/volunteer.

The Great Graffiti Cover Up: We are looking for people to help do the paint cover-up and flyer distribution from July 15-21^st. If you would like to help, call the church office at (612) 827-4705 or check the website at www.livingforthecity.org.

You are invited to Al & Rose Hecker's Friendship Reunion Open House at First Free on Tuesday, June 26, from 3 - 8 PM. Optional: Bring a potluck dish to share.

Lost & Found Items will be on display in the gym for several weeks. Please check to see if anything belongs to you! ☺

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $110,874 Budget: $122,558
June 17, 2007 Outreach: $ 27,660 Budget: $ 33,750

Please pray for our youth and leaders who will be going to Mission 180 today through June 22^nd. The youth leaders are: John Cain and Mark & Melinda Meyers. The students participating are: Luke Amstutz, Ben Byer, Sam Byer, Kimisha Collins, JG Ferguson, Ryan Freisen, Anthony Larson, Jaclyn Merry, Anne Peterson, and Tom Morgan.

Congratulations Graduates: Sam Song (PhD in Education Policy and Administration), Hui He (PhD in Economics), Aimei Xi (Juris Doctor Degree), and Yunhua (Anne) Fan (Masters in Public Health). Hui He is moving to Honolulu, Hawaii as an Associate Professor and joining his wife, Ying, there.

First Free Facebook 1.0 is now available in the foyer! If you would like to download a color version for your computer or for printing yourself, go to http://www.firstfreechurch.org/facebook/. Please contact the church office at info@firstfreechurch.org for the password to open the facebook file.

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, and checkered tablecloths. Place items in the drop off box. We also desire prayer partners to support each area. Contact Beth Brown to donate/volunteer.

The Great Graffiti Cover Up: We are looking for people to help do the paint cover-up and flyer distribution from July 15-21^st. If you would like to help, call the church office at (612) 827-4705 or check the website at www.livingforthecity.org.

Pray for the family of Nella Johnson. Nella went home to be with Lord on June 4. Her memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran of Minnehaha Falls on June 23 at 2 PM.

You are invited to Al & Rose Hecker's Friendship Reunion Open House at First Free on Tuesday, June 26, from 3 - 8 PM. Optional: Bring a potluck dish to share.

Host a new arrival from China: New students are arriving in late July-August to study at the U of MN. China Outreach Ministry is looking for people willing to open up their homes to them for several days. Hosting involves providing temporary housing, arranging daily transportation to and from the U of MN, and providing breakfast and supper. If you are interested, please call Bob & Joanne Kraftson at (651) 303-7683 or email: rjkraftson {at} earthlink.com.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $ 99,659 Budget: $112,345
June 10, 2007 Outreach: $ 25,706 Budget: $ 30,938

Congratulations to our high school and college graduates: High School: Chelsie Larson, Amanda Kriesel-Koll, Susie Wray and College: Liza Fernandez, Moody Bible Institute, and Julie Parafinik (future daughter-in-law of the Mondys) U of MN.

Graduation Open House: Please join Kent & Lisa O'Leary, together with Ron & Mae Olson, in the celebration of Mikki's high school graduation tonight from 5:00-8:00 pm at their home on 1500 Woodhill Road in Burnsville.

Summer Worship Schedule begins next Sunday, June 17^th. We will have one worship service at 9:30 am, Fellowship Time at 10:30 am and Children, Youth, and ABF's at 11:00 am.

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.

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.

The Great Graffiti Cover Up: First Free Church will be partnering with other Southside Churches to provide volunteers to paint and cover up graffiti for homes and businesses from July 15-21^st. We are looking for people to help do the paint cover-up and flyer distribution in the evenings during our week or maybe Saturday. Our goal is to make a difference in the city. If you would like to help, call the church office at (612) 827-4705. For more information, check the website at www.livingforthecity.org.

Elim Care, a ministry of the EFCA offering housing and healthcare to senior adults, invites our church to the EFCA Night at the Dome on June 26^th. This will include a free picnic from 5:15-7:00 pm at the main picnic area located outside Gate D at the Dome. Tickets are available by calling MN Twins at 1-800-33-TWINS and give group code "EFCA." For more information, check the Welcome Center.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $ 91,776 Budget: $102,132
June 3, 2007 Outreach: $ 22,376 Budget: $ 28,125

All are invited to a graduation open house for Chelsie Larson today from 1:00-4:00 PM at her home.

A baby shower for Katie Goodman will be held at church today 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.

Would you help the EFCA?  The annual conference of the EFCA this year will be held in the Twin Cities, hosted at Grace Church, Eden Prairie on June 26-29 (www.bthetree.org).  The conference is asking local EFCA churches to help in a couple ways.  There are a few individuals attending the conference in need of host housing (1-2 adults, 3-4 nights, bed only, no meals expected).  Would you be able to host a ministry couple?  We also need volunteers during the week to serve as hosts in the facility (greeters, give directions, help in registration, etc.).  Here is a great opportunity to represent the Twin Cities and serve the EFCA church at large.  If you can provide housing or can volunteer time the week of June 26-29, please contact Ardie Swanson at the North Central District (EFCA) office (Ardie {at} ncdefca.org, 612-338-1716). 

Nurture Appreciation - thanks to our volunteers!