A Big Thank You to each of you who contributed to the appeal for baby supplies for City Life Center. It was a great encouragement to those who distribute these supplies to the mothers who come for help. God bless you!

A Church Bridal Shower is planned for Janielle Bachelder, the fiancée of Ben Nordell, on Tuesday, July 1, 7:00 pm at church. They are registered at Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

The Crown Financial Small Group is a 10 week in-depth experience of what Scripture teaches about money and possessions. If you are interested in learning more, come to an informational meeting at church on Wednesday, July 9, at 7:00 pm in Room #103. Call Tim Audette with questions.

Life ABF is hosting a family service project on Saturday, July 12, at 10:00 am in the First Free gym. We will be making sandwiches for a homeless shelter, encouragement cards for children who are terminally ill, and blankets for children in crisis. Cost to participate is $35. If you are interested in participating or donating, call Vanessa Beckett.

Host a New Arrival from China: New students from China are arriving in late July - August to study at the U of MN. They need a place to stay for several days while they find regular housing. If you are interested, contact Bob & Joanne Kraftson with China Outreach at (651) 437-6806 or 303-7683.

Lake Baptisms & Church Picnic: Join us at Lake Nokomis on Sunday, August 10, after the service, for baptisms and a picnic. If you are interested in being baptized, please call the church office at (612) 827-4705 or mark your Welcome Card.

Church Email Lists: Would you like to stay connected to our church family? Visit www.firstfreechurch.org/lists and follow the directions to sign up for the News and Prayer email lists. Contact Jeff Olson (jeff {at} olsonzoo.com) with questions.

The EFCA has established the Midwest Flood Relief fund and is accepting donations to help our impacted churches, and to help in the long term recovery and outreach in the communities affected by the crisis. Please send checks to: Midwest Flood Relief #21709-3990, 901 East 78^th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55420-1300.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $106,551 Budget: $123,191
June 15, 2008 Outreach: $ 30,356 Budget: $ 32,926

Facebook Pictures: This is the last Sunday we will be taking pictures to update our Facebook. Find the camera in the gym at 10:30 AM or in the foyer at 12:00 Noon.

A Church Bridal Shower is planned for Janielle Bachelder, the fiancée of Ben Nordell, on Tuesday, July 1, 7:00 pm at church. They are registered at Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

The Crown Financial Small Group is a 10 week in-depth experience of what Scripture teaches about money and possessions. If you are interested in learning more, come to an informational meeting at church on Wednesday, July 9, at 7:00 pm in Room #103. Call Tim Audette with questions.

Life ABF is hosting a family service project on Saturday, July 12, at 10:00 am in the First Free gym. We will be making sandwiches for a homeless shelter, encouragement cards for children who are terminally ill, and blankets for children in crisis. Cost to participate is $35. If you are interested in participating or donating, call Vanessa Beckett.

VBC Power Lab Set-up is today at 12:00 Noon. Please stay after church and help set up. Pizza lunch provided!

VBC Power Lab begins Monday! Come check it out! More nursery caregivers are needed.

VBC Outreach: All are invited to come watch the movie, "The God Man" starring the Sorenson family on Thursday, June 26, at 7:00 pm in the gym. You can meet them, too!

Host a New Arrival from China: New students from China are arriving in late July - August to study at the U of MN. They need a place to stay for several days while they find regular housing. If you are interested, contact Bob & Joanne Kraftson with China Outreach at (651) 437-6806 or 303-7683.

Lake Baptisms & Church Picnic: Join us on Sunday, August 10, after 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.

Church Email Lists: Would you like to stay connected to our church family? Visit www.firstfreechurch.org/lists and follow the directions to sign up for the News and Prayer email lists. Contact Jeff Olson (jeff {at} olsonzoo.com) with questions.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $ 87,059 Budget: $100,793
June 1, 2008 Outreach: $ 26,291 Budget: $ 26,939

Pray for our youth and adults leaving this morning for Mission 180 in Chicago. They are: Bailey Berry, Rachel Byer, JG Ferguson, Anthony Larson, BJ Pierce, Rebeccah Polland, Alicia Symington, Liz Willman, Mark & Melinda Meyers (baby).

Facebook Pictures: We will be taking pictures to update our Facebook today and next Sunday, June 22. Find the camera in the gym at 10:30 AM or in the foyer at 12:00 Noon.

Graduation: Please join parents Harry & Angel Tian today as they celebrate the high school graduation of daughter, Grace, at 1:30 pm in Room #105 after Seekers' potluck.

A Church Bridal Shower is planned for Janielle Bachelder, the fiancée of Ben Nordell, on Tuesday, July 1, 7:00 pm at church. They are registered at Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Life ABF is hosting a family service project on Saturday, July 12, at 10:00 am in the First Free gym. We will be making sandwiches for a homeless shelter, encouragement cards for children who are terminally ill, and blankets for children in crisis. Cost to participate is $35. If you are interested in participating or donating, call Vanessa Beckett.

Have you registered your kids for Power Lab VBC yet? Please do it today! Getting kids registered early helps us assign them to their lab crews. Sign up at Creekside Canteen.

Volunteers Still Needed for Power Lab VBC: It's easy to be a crew leader with a small group of kids. No planning needed! We also need more nursery workers. Sign up at the Creekside Canteen. We will have VBC Training on June 18 at 6:30 PM.

VBC Power Lab Set-up next Sunday, June 22. Please stay after church and help set up. Pizza lunch provided! Contact Colleen Guzman with questions at (612) 825-3515.

Host a New Arrival from China: New students from China are arriving in late July - August to study at the U of MN. They need a place to stay for several days while they find regular housing. If you are interested, contact Bob & Joanne Kraftson with China Outreach at (651) 437-6806 or 303-7683.

China Earthquake Relief: The EFCA has established a fund to help meet the needs of the earthquake survivors in China. If you can help, send your checks to: Earthquake Relief Fund #21709-3970, EFCA, 901 E 78 St, Minneapolis, MN 55420.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $ 87,059 Budget: $100,793
June 1, 2008 Outreach: $ 26,291 Budget: $ 26,939

Congratulations to Our Graduates! High School: Luke Amstutz (Cooper), Jim Goodman (Lakeville), Robin Manos (Roosevelt), Jacob Polland (Washburn), Grace Tian (Roseville). College: Wei Fang (U of MN Carlson), Philip Hintz (U of MN), Becky Juarez (Bethel), Christina and Phil Olson (Bethel/ ROTC).

Graduation Open House: You are invited to a high school graduation open house for Jim Goodman today from 2-6 pm at the Goodmans (17394 Isleton Ave, Lakeville).

Welcome Force: We have been so blessed by your smiling faces and warm hearts, and we want to thank you for serving! Come for lunch today at 12:15 PM in Room #105.

Facebook Pictures: We will be taking pictures to update our Facebook today and Sundays, June 15 & 22. Find the camera in the gym at 10:30 AM or in the foyer at 12:00 Noon.

Church Cleaning Day: Volunteers are needed for church spring cleaning (mainly windows) on Saturday, June 14, from 8:30-11:30 am. If you have questions, contact Lon Fowler at (612) 722-8453.

Register Your Kids for Power Lab Vacation Bible Camp! Sign up at the Creekside Canteen in the gym or foyer. Register today and get Pop Rocks candy!

Volunteers Needed for Power Lab VBC: We need more volunteers to help lead kids and watch babies in the nursery. Sign up at the Creekside Canteen or contact Beth Brown. We will have VBC Training on June 18 from 6:30-8:00 PM.

Donations Needed for Power Lab VBC: Please check out the Donation Station in the gym for easy items to donate. There are lots of things (mainly food items) needed to serve 150 children. We would appreciate your help! Donations can be put outside Beth Brown's office (Room 201B).

China Earthquake Relief: The EFCA has established a fund to help meet the needs of the earthquake survivors in China. If you can help, send your checks to: Earthquake Relief Fund #21709-3970, EFCA, 901 E 78 St, Minneapolis, MN 55420.

Our Summer Church Schedule from Sundays, June 15-July 27 will be changing. We will continue to have two services (with the exception of one service at 9:30 am, Sunday, July 6). See the insert in your bulletin for the complete schedule.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $ 73,709 Budget: $ 89,593
May 25, 2008 Outreach: $ 22,385 Budget: $ 23,946

New Members: We warmly welcome our newest members this morning! They are: Amy Van Ert Anderson, Janielle Bachelder, Morris and Mary Kay Brown, Naomi Dahlberg, Pam Ericson, Brian and Lori Graham, and Marilynn Highland.

Guild Salad Luncheon: Men and women are invited to the salad lunch on Tuesday, June 3. Each family should bring a salad to share and meet at Beckman's Party Room (9401 Lyndale Ave S). Bruce & Mary Damon will be speaking.

Graduation Open House: You are invited to a high school graduation open house for Jim Goodman on Sunday, June 8, from 2-6 pm at the Goodmans (17394 Isleton Ave, Lakeville).

Welcome Force: We have been so blessed by your smiling faces and warm hearts, and we want to thank you for serving! Come for lunch on Sunday, June 8, at 12:15 PM in Room #105.

Facebook Pictures: We will be taking pictures to update our Facebook on Sundays, June 8, 15, and 22. Find the camera in the gym at 10:30 AM or in the foyer at 12:00 Noon.

Church Cleaning Day: Volunteers are needed for church spring cleaning (mainly windows) on Saturday, June 14, from 8:30-11:30 am. If you have questions, contact Lon Fowler.

Register Your Kids for Power Lab Vacation Bible Camp! Sign up at the Creekside Canteen in the gym or foyer. Register today and get Pop Rocks candy!

Volunteers Needed for Power Lab VBC: We need more volunteers to help lead kids and watch babies in the nursery. Sign up at the Creekside Canteen or contact Beth Brown. We will have VBC Training on June 5 and 18 from 6:30-8:00 PM.

Donations Needed for Power Lab VBC: Please check out the Donation Station in the gym for easy items to donate. There are lots of things (mainly food items) needed to serve 150 children. We would appreciate your help! Donations can be put outside Beth Brown's office (Room 201B).

City Life Center is a ministry which supports women who are in crisis pregnancies. There will be a basket in the foyer through June 8 for collecting baby supplies for this ministry. Please pick up a list of suggested items at Welcome Center.

EFCA TouchGlobal has established a fund to help meet the needs of the earthquake survivors in China. If you would like to help, please send your checks to: Earthquake Relief Fund #21709-3970, EFCA, 901 E 78 St, Minneapolis, MN 55420.