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August 26, 2007
Women's Guild Begins on Tuesday, September 4, at 1:00 pm. Mark & Melinda Meyers will be speaking on the youth group summer mission trips. A baby shower for Maria Cain will be held at church on Sunday, September 9, at 2:00 PM. All First Free ladies are invited. Maria is registered at Target and Babies 'R Us. It's a girl! Contact Katie Goodman at (612) 702-8389 or Theresa Hebert at (612) 237-3312 with any questions. No Seekers' Class or Potluck on Sunday, September 2nd. We will be going on a retreat to the Tunberg's farm in Iowa from September 1-3. Call Audrey if you want to go. Prayer Emphasis Week will begin on Sunday, September 2nd. Let's prepare for fall by seeking the Lord in Intensive Prayer. Also, mark your calendar for the next Fresh Encounter on Sunday, September 16th at 6:30 PM. Call for Artists: Do you have some skills you'd like to use to express your worship here at First Free? We would love to talk with you! Set up an interview with one of our worship ministry staff today! Vocalists: Debbie Smith (952) 221-1772. Orchestra (Band and stringed instruments): Jerry McDonald (612) 722-2682. Technical (lighting, sound, video; training provided): Matt Beckett (612) 801-7530. Band (Drums, Guitars, Keys) & Visual/Drama/Dance: Eric Twietmeyer at (612) 910 1763. You can also mark your Welcome card. EFCA TouchGlobal is working with local ministry partners in Peru to bring aid to the areas impacted by the earthquake south of Lima. Many people are still not receiving assistance. We have been informed that all ReachGlobal personnel in Peru are fine. There is a great need for medicine, blankets, tents, etc. Please pray and give! Donations to assist with relief efforts can be sent to: EFCA Earthquake Relief 21709-3970, 901 E 78th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55420.
YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $194,656 Budget:
$214,477 Fall Schedule
Begins September 9th Fall Meetings & Startup dates
September 4th 1:00
pm Women's Guild August 19, 2007
A baby shower for Maria Cain will be held at church on Sunday, September 9, at 2:00 PM. All First Free ladies are invited. Maria is registered at Target and Babies 'R Us. It's a girl! Contact Katie Goodman at (612) 702-8389 or Theresa Hebert at (612) 237-3312 with any questions. Seekers' Class Need: Would a person or couple be willing to watch the small children during the Seekers Class on August 26? We have about 6 preschoolers. If you can help, please contact Audrey at asollie {at} usfamily.net or call (651) 686-6508. No Seekers' Class or Potluck on Sunday, September 2nd. We will be going on a retreat to the Tunberg's farm in Iowa from September 1-3. Call Audrey if you want to go. Prayer Emphasis Week will begin on Sunday, September 2nd. Let's prepare for fall by seeking the Lord in Intensive Prayer. Also, mark your calendar for the next Fresh Encounter on Sunday, September 16th at 6:30 PM. Call for Artists: Do you have some skills you'd like to use to express your worship here at First Free? We would love to talk with you! Set up an interview with one of our worship ministry staff today! Vocalists: Debbie Smith (952) 221-1772. Orchestra (Band and stringed instruments): Jerry McDonald (612) 722-2682. Technical (lighting, sound, video; training provided): Matt Beckett (612) 801-7530. Band (Drums, Guitars, Keys) & Visual/Drama/Dance: Eric Twietmeyer at (612) 910 1763. You can also mark your Welcome card. A one-week mission trip is being planned to Constansza, DR, beginning October 27, 2007. We will help with more building on the orphanage. 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! Fall Schedule
Begins September 9th Fall Meetings & Startup dates September 4th Women's Guild
September 5th Welcome Force
Meeting
September 12th Women's Bible
Study September 19th Creekside Clubs September 22nd Junior Church Hike September 26th Parish Nurse Committee August 12, 2007
We rejoice with the following people who will be baptized at
Lake Nokomis following the worship service today: Seekers' Class Need: Would a person or couple be willing to watch the small children during the Seekers Class on August 19 or 26? We have about 6 preschoolers who could just play in a room near our class or upstairs. If you can help, please contact Audrey at asollie {at} usfamily.net or call (651) 686-6508. Quarterly Business Meeting is tomorrow night, Monday, August 13, at 7:00 PM in Room #105. Prayer Emphasis Week will begin on Sunday, September 2nd. Let's prepare for fall by seeking the Lord in Intensive Prayer. Also, mark your calendar for the next Fresh Encounter on Sunday, September 16th at 6:30 PM. Call for Artists: Do you have some skills you'd like to use to express your worship here at First Free? We would love to talk with you! Set up an interview with one of our worship ministry staff today! Vocalists: Debbie Smith (952) 221-1772. Orchestra (Band and stringed instruments): Jerry McDonald (612) 722-2682. Technical (lighting, sound, video; training provided): Matt Beckett (612) 801-7530. Band (Drums, Guitars, Keys) & Visual/Drama/Dance: Eric Twietmeyer at (612) 910 1763. Feel free to mark the communication card to also show interest.
New Opportunities for Serving The Hospitality Center for Chinese is excited to welcome new Chinese University students and families to the Twin Cities this summer. You can help by A) donating used furniture for incoming students (beds, dressers, chairs, tables, bikes etc needed) or B) hosting a Chinese student for a week or two. Please contact Amy Lindquist for more information at amy {at} chinesehc.org or 651.659.9740. Volunteer teachers for HCC's fall classes are also needed. Our mission is "To share Christ's love with Chinese students, scholars and their families through hospitality"- join us! Reach the world from your home. Students from Universities in China will be attending a semester-long program at the University of Minnesota called Education for a Global Citizen. Warm, loving host families are needed to house students starting August 26. They will live with you and share family meals and activities until December 31. Stipend provided. For information call Adri at 952-927-7221 or globalciv {at} gmail.com. If you are interested in either of these programs, you can also call Audrey Sollie 651-686-6508 asollie {at} usfamily.net for further information. The Seekers Multi-cultural Class leaders are willing to assist you or answer your questions. We encourage you to involve the students with the Seekers Class, as it gives them encouragement spiritually and emotionally while they are so far away from home. Fall Schedule Begins September 9th
9:30 AM Worship Service August 5, 2007
Continue to pray for those in Costa Rica until August 8th A STREET HOOPS Outreach is planned at the First Free parking lot on 52nd & Chicago from Wednesday to Friday, August 8-10. This event is FREE and open to all skill levels for guys and girls in grades 6-12th. Bring a friend! Our next Quarterly Business Meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 13, 7:00 PM, at church in Room #105. Prayer Emphasis Week will begin on Sunday, September 2nd. Let's prepare for fall by seeking the Lord in Intensive Prayer. Also, mark your calendar for the next Fresh Encounter on Sunday, September 16th at 6:30 PM. 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!
YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $157,069 Budget:
$173,624
Lake Baptisms & Church Picnic Sunday, August 12
Fall Schedule
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