Would you like to learn how to reach out to a Muslim person? A class to help you share Jesus Christ will begin this morning at 9:30 AM. (Sojourners, Metamorphosis, and others who are interested meet in Room 103 for this class.)

All-Church Party to celebrate the upcoming wedding of Grace Vandervort & Michael Beck is this afternoon at 2:00 PM at church. Monetary gifts preferred we are having a Money Tree.

Grace Vandervort & Michael Beck invite their friends from First Free to join them at the celebration of their marriage on Saturday, November 24, 2:00 PM, at church. A dessert reception will follow. Please RSVP to Grace by November 4^th.

Turn Back Your Clocks One Hour on Saturday, November 3^rd, as Daylight Savings Time comes to an end.

Women's Guild: Patsy Alfors will be sharing her mission work in Cameroon with us on Tuesday, November 6, at 1:00 PM.

You're Invited to Lowell & Gwen Larson's 50^th Wedding Anniversary Reception. Come to the church gym any time between 2-5 pm on Sunday, November 11^th. No gifts please. If you have questions, call Michelle Larson at (612) 869-4230.

Welcome Guests: You are invited to a luncheon on Sunday, November 11, at 12:15 PM in Room #105. Please mark your Welcome Card if you plan to attend.

Community Emergency Services invites you to a free benefit concert by "The Travelin' Shoes Gospel Choir" on Sunday, November 11, 7:00 PM at Augustana Lutheran (704 11^th Ave). A free will offering will be received to benefit CES food shelf.

China Outreach is looking for volunteers to host Chinese International Students on Sunday, November 11^th. This will involve hosting a family in your home for a meal and taking him or her to a short outreach at the U. For more information, see the sign up sheet at the Welcome Center.

The next Quarterly Business Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 12, at 7:00 PM.

Can you help in library? If so, call Harold at (612) 824-5573.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $265,444 Budget: $296,182
Oct 14, 2007 Outreach: $ 67,639 Budget: $ 81,563

Welcome to our guest missionaries: Jim Grosz, with Palm Beach County Youth for Christ, will be preaching during both services; Tom & Mary Bussard, with The Navigators, will speak during the 9:30 AM ABF's; and G. P. & Nancy Foote, with Campus Crusade for Christ, will speak during the 11:00 ABF's.

The DR Mission Team will be leaving on Oct. 27-Nov 4. Please pray for: Matt Beckett, Jerry Olson, Anne Schow, John Symington, Felix Juarez, Diane Laitinen, Brett Friesen, Wayne & Julie Danielson, Eric Stabnow, Bob and Jim Goodman.

Dental Mission Trip to Peru: Glenn & Apryl Hultstrand will be in Arequipa, Peru, for a dental mission trip Oct. 25-Nov. 4. Please pray for the Hultstrands as they finalize preparations and while they are in Peru.

Sock Drop for Kids at Fort Hope: The school kids (ages 5-14) at Fort Hope in Ontario, Canada, are in need of socks. There are no clothing stores in or roads to this community. Could you help by buying socks and putting them in the box marked Sock Drop in the foyer by October 28^th? Thanks so much!

Would you like to learn how to reach out to a Muslim person? A 4-week class to help you share Jesus Christ will meet Sundays, Oct. 28-Nov. 18, at 9:30 AM in Room 103.

All-Church Party to celebrate the upcoming wedding of Grace Vandervort & Michael Beck is planned for Sunday, October 28, at 2:00 PM at church. No gift items please.

The family of Gwen & Lowell Larson invite you to a reception in celebration of their 50^th Anniversary between 2-5 pm on Sunday, November 11 at the church. No gifts please.

Grace Vandervort & Michael Beck invite their friends from First Free to join them at the celebration of their marriage on Saturday, November 24, 2:00 PM, at church. A dessert reception will follow. Please RSVP to Grace by November 4^th.

Baby Dedication Sunday is scheduled for October 28^th. If you would like to dedicate your baby, please mark your Welcome Card and list your baby's name and which service works best.

Harvest Trick-or-Pumpkin-abob-Thing: Please help the 1-6^th grade Wednesday Night Clubs hold their party on October 31. We are in need of 100 mini pumpkins, bags of candy, and prizes. We also need many volunteers to help with leading games and passing out food. Please put donations outside Beth Brown's office and call her if you can help. Thanks!

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $258,505 Budget: $285,969
Oct 7, 2007 Outreach: $ 65,526 Budget: $ 78,750

Congratulations to Eva Nyholm who will be celebrating her 90^th birthday on October 17^th.

101 Class: Exploring Church Membership will be held today from 4 - 8 PM. Dinner will be provided. If you would like to attend, sign up at the Welcome Center.

Would you like to learn how to reach out to a Muslim person? A 4-week class to help you share Jesus Christ will meet Sundays, Oct. 28-Nov. 18, at 9:30 AM in Room 103.

Dental Mission Trip to Peru: Glenn & Apryl Hultstrand will be in Arequipa, Peru, for a dental mission trip Oct. 25-Nov. 4. This outreach will help local churches in poor neighborhoods, both urban and rural. Please pray for the Hultstrands as they finalize preparations and while they are in Peru. You may also bring toothbrushes NEXT SUNDAY for the collection box.

Sock Drop for Kids at Fort Hope: The school kids (ages 5-14) at Fort Hope in Ontario, Canada, are in need of socks. There are no clothing stores in or roads to this community. Could you help by buying socks and putting them in the box marked Sock Drop in the foyer by October 28^th? Thanks so much!

The Dominican Republic Mission Team will be leaving on Oct. 27-Nov 4. They need your prayers and financial support. You can help by giving to the church offering and marking your check, DR Trip. Also needed are used cell phones less than 6-7 years old (with the power cord is helpful).

All-Church Party to celebrate the upcoming wedding of Grace Vandervort & Michael Beck is planned for Sunday, October 28, at 2:00 PM at church. No gift items please.

Grace Vandervort & Michael Beck invite their friends from First Free to join them at the celebration of their marriage on Saturday, November 24, 2:00 PM, at church. A dessert reception will follow. Please RSVP to Grace by November 4^th.

Baby Dedication Sunday is scheduled for October 28^th. If you would like to dedicate your baby, please mark your Welcome Card and list your baby's name and which service works best.

Harvest Trick-or-Pumpkin-abob-Thing: Please help the 1-6^th grade Wednesday Night Clubs hold their party on October 31. We are in need of 100 mini pumpkins, bags of candy, and prizes. We also need many volunteers to help with leading games and passing out food. Please put donations outside Beth Brown's office and call her if you can help. Thanks!

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $258,505 Budget: $285,969
Oct 7, 2007 Outreach: $ 65,526 Budget: $ 78,750

Congratulations to Pascal Dablaka & Tchotchovi Amavi, proud parents of Moses Dablaka born on September 27. He weighed in at 7 lbs. 4 oz. Mom and baby are doing well.

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 today in Room #105 (located at the bottom of the main stairs).

Would you like to learn how to reach out to or make friends with a Muslim person? A 4-week elective class to help you share Jesus Christ will start October 14, 9:30 AM, in Rm. 109.

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

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

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

Sock Drop for Kids at Fort Hope: The school kids (ages 5-14) at Fort Hope in Ontario, Canada, are in need of socks. There are no clothing stores in or roads to this community. Could you help by buying socks and putting them in the box marked Sock Drop in the foyer by October 21^st? Thanks so much!

The Dominican Republic Mission Team will be leaving on October 27^th. They need your prayers and financial support. You can help by giving to the church offering and marking your check, DR Trip. Also needed are used cell phones less than 6-7 years old (with the power cord is helpful). If you have a used phone to donate, please contact John Symington.

All-Church Party to celebrate the upcoming wedding of Grace Vandervort & Michael Beck is planned for Sunday, October 28, at 2:00 PM at church. There will be a Money Tree (no gift items, please, since they are combining two households). If you have questions, contact Janet Poston or Joyce Friesen.

Baby Dedication Sunday is scheduled for October 28^th. If you would like to dedicate your baby, please mark your Welcome Card and list your baby's name and which service works best.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $240,140 Budget: $265,543
Sept. 23, 2007 Outreach: $ 59,453 Budget: $ 73,125