The Seniors' ABF will be serving anniversary cake during the Fellowship Time this morning in honor of the following September Wedding Anniversaries in their class:
Ron & Mae Olson (54^th) Dick & Marilyn Carlson (60^th)
Bob & Helen Andersen (65^th)

All orchestra members please meet today at 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary for a briefing on the upcoming orchestra season.

Small Groups: You can still sign up to be part of a small group by filling out a Small Group Registration Form at the Welcome Center and giving it to the person there.

Boys Brigade (1-6) will go to Lake Nokomis on Wednesday, October 3^rd. Parents, please complete a permission slip!

Guest Luncheon: We are pleased that you have begun worshipping with us at First Free, and we would like to get to know you better. You are invited to a Guest Luncheon on Sunday, October 7, at 12:15 PM in Room #105. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Cindy Sawyer at (612) 827-4705.

Women's Guild Potluck Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 2, at 12:00 Noon. Our guest speaker will be Diane C_______, who will speak about her work in China.

Would you like to learn how to reach out to or make friends with a Muslim person? An elective class to help you share Jesus Christ will start Sunday, October 7, at 9:30 AM. Questions or to sign up, see Joy Fleming at Welcome Center.

A Senior Singles Luncheon is planned for Sunday, October 7, 12:45 PM at Steak 'n Ale. Contact Char Boyles with questions.

101 Class: Exploring Church Membership will be held on Sunday, October 14, from 4 - 8 PM. Dinner will be provided. If you would like to attend, mark your Welcome Card.

Outreach Weekend is set for October 20^th & 21^st. A dessert for Jim Grosz will be held Saturday evening at 7 PM. Jim will also be preaching during the Sunday morning services. Tom & Mary Bussard and G.P. & Nancy Foote will speak at ABF's.

The Dominican Republic Mission Team will be leaving on October 27^th to help build the orphanage there. They need your prayers and financial support. You can help by giving to the church offering and marking your check, DR Trip.

The Twin Cities Marathon is on the horizon for Sunday, October 7^th so allow extra time to get to church that day.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $231,617 Budget: $255,329
Sept. 16, 2007 Outreach: $ 57,674 Budget: $ 70,313

Congratulations to John & Maria Cain, proud parents of Coralee Addison Cain, born on September 19^th. She weighed in at 7 lbs. 4 oz. and is 21 inches long.

Small Group Launch is this morning at 10:35 AM in the gym. Fill out registration form in your bulletin and take to the gym.

Youth Mission Dessert: You are invited to attend the dessert tonight, 6:30 PM, at church. Come and hear about the three youth mission trips this past summer.

Guest Luncheon: We are pleased that you have begun worshipping with us at First Free, and we would like to get to know you better. You are invited to a Guest Luncheon on Sunday, October 7, at 12:15 PM in Room #105. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Cindy Sawyer at (612) 827-4705.

It's Choir Time Again! Choir practice begins on Tuesday, September 25 at 6:45 PM. If you are new to choir, please contact Rick Olson (612) 729-4662 before September 24^th.

All orchestra members please meet at 10:30 AM on Sunday, September 30, for a briefing on the upcoming orchestra season. If you cannot make it, please contact Jerry McDonald.

Women's Guild Potluck Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 2, at 12:00 Noon. Our guest speaker will be Diane _____________, who will speak about her work in China.

A Senior Singles Luncheon is planned for Sunday, October 7, 12:45 PM at Steak 'n Ale. Contact Char Boyles with questions.

Are you interested in finding out more about First Free? A 101 Class will be held on Sunday, October 14, from 4 - 8 PM. Dinner will be provided. If you would like to attend, please call Cindy Sawyer at (612) 827-4705.

The DR Mission Team will be leaving on October 27^th to help build the orphanage in the Dominican Republic. They need your prayers and financial support. Some cannot go without your help! You can help them by giving to the church offering and marking your check for the DR Trip.

Purpose Driven Life Books Needed: If you have this book at home and can lend it to the Seekers' Class, call Audrey Sollie.

The Twin Cities Marathon is on the horizon for Sunday, October 7^th so allow extra time to get to church that day.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $223,917 Budget: $245,116
Sept. 9, 2007 Outreach: $ 55,320 Budget: $ 67,500

We warmly welcome our newest members, Laurie Asmus and Jim & Joyce Friesen. We will welcome them at the end of our 11:00 AM Service.

Senior Singles Lunch is today at 12:30 PM. Meet at Steak 'n Ale. If anyone is interested in joining us or has questions, please call Char Boyles at (952) 942-9298.

Adult Fall Gathering: The Agape Class invites Sojourners, Life, Makarios and Metamorphosis ABF's to a Fall Gathering for adults on Friday, September 21, 7:00 PM, in the gym. Wear denims and soft shoes and come for food, music, and door prizes. A donation of $3 will be appreciated and please bring a snack to share. If you have questions, call Apryl Hultstrand at (952) 736-2686.

Junior Church Hike: The annual hike is planned for Saturday, September 22^nd at 9:00 AM. We will (try to) LEAVE the church parking lot at 9:00. Parents call Ross Olson to confirm if your child will be attending at (612) 824-7691 or (612) 719-6165. Spanish speakers should call Pastor Vidal Quevedo at (612) 724-9543 or (612) 239-4408.

The Small Groups Launch is planned for Sunday, September 23, at 10:45 AM in the gym. You will have a chance to sign up for days and times that work for you.

Youth Mission Dessert: You are invited to attend the dessert on Sunday, September 23, 6:30 PM, at church. Come and hear about the three youth mission trips this past summer.

It's Choir Time Again! Choir practice begins on Tuesday, September 25^th. If you are new to choir, please contact Rick Olson (612) 729-4662 before September 24^th.

All orchestra members are requested to meet on Sunday, September 30, for a briefing on the upcoming orchestra season. If you cannot make it, please contact Jerry McDonald at (612) 722-2682.

Volunteers are needed for MOPPETTS, the MOPS children's program. We care for infants, toddlers and preschool kids while their mothers attend the MOPS meetings. It involves only two Friday mornings per month but can have a lasting impact on building God's kingdom. If you can help, please call Marilyn Fisher at (612) 724-9311 or gmfshr {at} usfamily.net.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $210,445 Budget: $234,903
Sept. 2, 2007 Outreach: $ 53,133 Budget: $ 64,688

Bibles for Kindergarteners: Pastor Joel will present Bibles to kids entering kindergarten this morning at 10:45 in the gym. Parents of kindergartners, please plan to attend.

A baby shower for Maria Cain will be held at church this afternoon 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.

Commissions and F & P Board will meet tonight at 5:30 PM. The Council Meeting will follow at 7:30.

The Senior Fall Festival at Camp Shamineau is planned for Monday-Tuesday, September 17-18. Complete registration details can be found during the Seniors' ABF in Room #105.

Junior Church Hike: The annual hike is planned for Saturday, September 22^nd at 9:00 AM. We will (try to) LEAVE the church parking lot at 9:00. Parents call Ross Olson to confirm if your child will be attending at (612) 824-7691 or (612) 719-6165. Spanish speakers should call Pastor Vidal Quevedo at (612) 724-9543 or (612) 239-4408.

Youth Mission Dessert: You are invited to attend the dessert on Sunday, September 23, 6:30 PM, at church. Come and hear about the three youth mission trips this past summer.

Sam Rotman Outreach: Plan to invite a friend to this FREE event at First Free that features spectacular classical music and Sam's testimony of God's salvation, Friday, September 28, at 7:00 PM.

Volunteers are needed for MOPPETS, the MOPS children's program. We care for infants, toddlers and preschool kids while their mothers attend the MOPS meetings. It involves only two Friday mornings per month but can have a lasting impact on building God's kingdom. If you are willing to help in this important outreach to young families, please call Marilyn Fisher at (612) 724-9311 or gmfshr {at} usfamily.net.

Campbell Soup Labels for Compassion Ministries (now a part of EFCA TouchGlobal): The Women's Guild is still collecting soup labels. The money collected will go toward the purchase of a van to be used in Africa. Please drop off your labels at the Welcome Center.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $210,445 Budget: $234,903
Sept. 2, 2007 Outreach: $ 53,133 Budget: $ 64,688

Congratulations to Katie & Jordan Goodman on the birth of their daughter, Natalie Rae Goodman, on August 28 at 3 PM. She weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. Mom and baby are doing well.

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 today. We are on a retreat to the Tunberg's farm in Iowa.

Volunteers are needed for MOPPETS, the MOPS children's program. We care for infants, toddlers and preschool kids while their mothers attend the MOPS meetings. It involves only two Friday mornings per month but can have a lasting impact on building God's kingdom. If you are willing to help in this important outreach to young families, please call Marilyn Fisher at (612) 724-9311 or gmfshr {at} usfamily.net.

Campbell Soup Labels for Compassion Ministries (now a part of EFCA TouchGlobal): The Women's Guild is still collecting soup labels. The money collected will go toward the purchase of a van to be used in Africa. Please drop off your labels at the Welcome Center.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $201,537 Budget: $224,690
Aug. 26, 2007 Outreach: $ 50,472 Budget: $ 61,875