We warmly welcome Doug & Cheryl Conrad, missionaries with EFCA ReachGlobal in Japan, who are speaking during our service, and Dave & Jul Stone, missionaries with Bethany International, who are speaking during the Seniors ABF today.

Costa Rica Youth Mission Trip: Continue to pray for those going to Costa Rica from July 30 - August 8^th.
Leaders are: Mark & Melinda Meyers and Chad Hollinbeck Students are: Luke Amstutz, Kimisha Collins, J.G. Ferguson, Ryan Friesen, and Ingrid Vatsaas.

Agape Picnic & Concert is planned for today, July 29, at 1:00 pm, at Lake Harriet Picnic Grounds near the bandstand. Bring lawn chairs, drinks for your family and a dish to share.

A one-week mission trip is being planned to Constansza, DR, beginning October 27, 2007. We will help with more building on the orphanage there.  You can see it at www.kidsalive.org. If you wish to go, please contact John Symington at (952) 835-1387 or at jsymington {at} earthlink.net. If you think you might, but are not sure yet, begin the passport application process. You will need a passport, and it takes several weeks/months!

Interested in being baptized on August 12? Call the church office at (612) 827-4705 or mark your Welcome Card.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $157,069 Budget: $173,624
July 22, 2007 Outreach: $ 37,166 Budget: $ 47,813 

Congratulations to Jeff & Rachel Olson, proud parents of Helen Grace ZhanAn Olson who "arrived" on July 15 in China. Continue to pray for a smooth transition and safe travels.

We warmly welcome Dave & Jan Harthan, missionaries with Wycliffe, who will be speaking in the Seniors ABF today.

Volunteers are needed for VBC setup today at 12:00 Noon. We need lots of volunteers to help transform the lower level of First Free into "Avalanche Ranch." Duties include: hanging decorations, setting up props, and much more! Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Lunch will be provided. If you have questions, please contact Beth Brown.

Picnic in the Park: Thursday, July 26, is the Hale Page Diamond Lake annual Picnic in the Park. It's a great family event with food, music, games and reps from community businesses and services. First Free has a history of a fun table with great giveaways to build awareness in our community. We invite you and/or your family to take an hour shift at our tent space (5:30-8:30 PM) while chatting with your friends and neighbors! To be part of this fun night, call or email Jill Rose at (612) 501-1198 or rosewerks {at} comcast.net.

Agape Picnic & Concert is planned for Sunday, July 29, at 1:00 pm, at Lake Harriet Picnic Grounds near the bandstand. Bring lawn chairs, drinks for your family and a dish to share.

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

A one-week mission trip is being planned to Constansza, DR, beginning October 27, 2007. We will help with more building on the orphanage there.  You can see it at www.kidsalive.org. If you wish to go, please contact John Symington at (952) 835-1387 or at jsymington {at} earthlink.net. If you think you might, but are not sure yet, begin the passport application process. You will need a passport, and it takes several weeks/months!

Lake Baptisms & Church Picnic: Join us on Sunday, August 12, following the service for baptisms at Lake Nokomis and a picnic. If you are interested in being baptized, please call the church office at (612) 827-4705 or mark your Welcome Card.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $141,550 Budget: $153,198
July 8, 2007 Outreach: $ 34,671 Budget: $ 42,188

Volunteers are needed for VBC setup on Sunday, July 22, at 12:00 Noon. We need lots of volunteers to help transform the lower level of First Free into "Avalanche Ranch." Duties include: hanging decorations, setting up props, and much more! Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Lunch will be provided. If you have questions, please contact Beth Brown.

Agape Women and friends of the Mondys are invited to a bridal shower for Julie Parafinik, fiancée of Brian Mondy, at the church on Tuesday, July 17, at 7:00 pm. The couple is registered at Target and Bloomingdale's. Contact Sue Stabnow or Apryl Hultstrand with any questions.

Picnic in the Park: Thursday, July 26, is the Hale Page Diamond Lake annual Picnic in the Park. It's a great family event with food, music, games and reps from community businesses and services. First Free has a history of a fun table with great giveaways to build awareness in our community. We invite you and/or your family to take an hour shift at our tent space (5:30-8:30 PM) while chatting with your friends and neighbors! To be part of this fun night, call or email Jill Rose at (612) 501-1198 or rosewerks {at} comcast.net.

Agape Picnic & Concert is planned for Sunday, July 29, at 1:00 pm, at Lake Harriet Picnic Grounds near the bandstand. Bring lawn chairs, drinks for your family and a dish to share.

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

A one-week mission trip is being planned to Constansza, DR, beginning October 27, 2007. We will help with more building on the orphanage there.  You can see it at www.kidsalive.org. If you wish to go, please contact John Symington at (952) 835-1387 or at jsymington {at} earthlink.net. If you think you might, but are not sure yet, begin the passport application process. You will need a passport, and it takes several weeks/months!

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.

Lake Baptisms & Church Picnic: Join us on Sunday, August 12, following the service for baptisms at Lake Nokomis and a picnic. If you are interested in being baptized, please call the church office at (612) 827-4705 or mark your Welcome Card.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $141,550 Budget: $153,198
July 8, 2007 Outreach: $ 34,671 Budget: $ 42,188

Congratulations to Peter & Jessica McWilliams, proud parents of Molly Anne who was born on June 29^th. She weighed in at 7 lbs. 7 oz. Mom and baby are doing well.

Sojourners Social: Come join the fun at Lake Harriet on Saturday, July 14, 4:00 PM to whenever. We'll meet at the beach on the north end of the lake to swim and play in the sand so bring your beach toys. We'll have a picnic At 5:30. Please bring lawn chairs and food just for your own family.

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.

Agape Women and friends of the Mondys are invited to a bridal shower for Julie Parafinik, fiancée of Brian Mondy, at the church on Tuesday, July 17, at 7:00 pm. The couple is registered at Target and Bloomingdale's. Contact Sue Stabnow or Apryl Hultstrand with any questions.

Agape Picnic & Concert is planned for Sunday, July 29, at 1:00 pm, at Lake Harriet Picnic Grounds near the bandstand. Bring lawn chairs, drinks for your family and a dish to share.

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

A one-week mission trip is being planned to Constansza, DR, beginning October 27, 2007. We will help with more building on the orphanage there.  You can see it at www.kidsalive.org. If you wish to go, please contact John Symington at (952) 835-1387 or at jsymington {at} earthlink.net. If you think you might, but are not sure yet, begin the passport application process. You will need a passport, and it takes several weeks/months!

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.

Lake Baptisms & Church Picnic: Join us on Sunday, August 12, following the service for baptisms at Lake Nokomis and a picnic. If you are interested in being baptized, please call the church office at (612) 827-4705 or mark your Welcome Card.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $130,631 Budget: $142,984
July 1, 2007 Outreach: $ 33,763 Budget: $ 39,375

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

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.

Agape Women and friends of the Mondys are invited to a bridal shower for Julie Parafinik, fiancée of Brian Mondy, at the church on Tuesday, July 17, at 7:00 pm. The couple is registered at Target and Bloomingdale's. Contact Sue Stabnow or Apryl Hultstrand with any questions.

Agape Picnic & Concert is planned for Sunday, July 29, at 1:00 pm, at Lake Harriet Picnic Grounds near the bandstand. Bring lawn chairs, drinks for your family and a dish to share.

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

A one-week mission trip is being planned to Constanza, DR, beginning October 27, 2007. We will help with more building on the orphanage there.  You can see it at http://www.kidsalive.org/dr/consss.htm. If you wish to go, please contact John Symington at (952) 835-1387 or at jsymington {at} earthlink.net. If you think you might, but are not sure yet, begin the passport application process. You will need a passport, and it takes several weeks/months!

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.

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: $120,363 Budget: $132,771
June 24, 2007 Outreach: $ 31,290 Budget: $ 36,563