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September 28, 2008
Do you have your 40 Days Devotional Book yet? If not, pick it up today in your ABF! Launching new Small Groups! Beginning today! If you are looking to be a part of a small group, please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Jennifer Bartle at (612) 824 5120. Pastor Joel and Becky want to invite all visitors and friends to join us following the 11:00 AM service today for a 'Guest Luncheon' in room 105. Please come for a meal 'on us' and for a time that we may get to know you better! CHOIR BEGINS -- JUST TWO MORE DAYS! Choir practice begins on Tuesday, September 30th at 6:45 pm. If you're new to choir this year and have not contacted Rick Olson yet, please do so before Tuesday! 612-729-4662. See you there! Attention Future Worship Musicians: We have space in weekly group lessons on Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums, and Voice. Call Pastor Eric (612) 827-4705 x103 if you are interested. Cost is $25. Bring your own instrument. Most Lessons are on Wednesday before clubs. It's TIME for a wedding shower - for Erin Swaab, fiancée of Adam Nordell. Monday, Oct. 6th---7pm. Please bring a gift for Home TIME, Leisure TIME, or Meal TIME. The couple is registered at Target, Kohl's, REI and Amazon.com. Check at aenordell.com for more gift giving information. Call Paulette Goodman with any questions. Women's Guild will meet October 7th at noon for a potluck luncheon. Men are invited as well to enjoy a sing along accompanied by Warren Ahlgren on the accordion. 101 Class: Exploring Church Membership: Find out more about becoming a member of First Free. Our next class will be held on Sunday, October 12, from 4-8 PM. Dinner will be provided. Mark your Welcome Card or call the church office if you would like to attend. Women's Neighborhood Bible Study needs helpers in our nursery and children's program on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:00 am. No preparation necessary, just show up ready to have fun with the kids. You can help once a month or every week. For more information, please contact Gail Marchand or Carolyn Berg. The Twin Cities Marathon is next Sunday…Be aware that they close Minnehaha Parkway at 7:30 AM so be sure to leave extra time to get to church!
YTD Giving Local Ministries: $239,024 Budget: $268,780 September 21, 2008
Do you have your 40 Days Devotional Book yet? If not, pick it up today in your ABF! CONGRATULATIONS! to Bob and Myrl Glockner on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They were married in this church on September 20, 1958. Launching new Small Groups! Beginning September 28th. If you are looking to be a part of a small group, please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Jennifer Bartle at (612) 824 5120. Seniors Singles September lunch will be today at 1:00 at the Lakeshore Grill Restaurant, (Macy's Lower Level). Women, you are invited to a shower for Melissa Wray at church today, from 3-5 p.m. We hope you can join us to celebrate! They are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond. We invite all visitors and friends to join us for a Guest Luncheon on September 28th--following the 11:00AM service. If you are new to First Free, we want to welcome you to a meal 'on us!' There is a sign up sheet at the Information booth or indicate your availability on the registration card. Attention Future Worship Musicians: We have space in weekly group lessons on Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums, and Voice. Call Pastor Eric (612) 827-4705 x103 if you are interested. Cost is $25. Bring your own instrument. Most Lessons are on Wednesday before clubs. Attention Singers: The First Free Choir will begin rehearsing September 30th at 6:45PM. If you love the Lord and have singing ability, please contact Rick Olson, 612-729-4662, for more information. Women's Guild will meet October 7th at noon for a potluck luncheon. Men are invited as well to enjoy a sing along accompanied by Warren Ahlgren on the accordion. 101 Class: Exploring Church Membership: Find out more about becoming a member of First Free. Our next class will be held on Sunday, October 12, from 4-8 PM. Dinner will be provided. Mark your Welcome Card or call the church office if you would like to attend. Women's Neighborhood Bible Study needs helpers in our nursery and children's program on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:00 am. No preparation necessary, just show up ready to have fun with the kids. You can help once a month or every week. For more information, please contact Gail Marchand or Carolyn Berg.
YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $229,256 Budget: $257,581 September 14, 2008
The roses on the organ this morning are for June Lightner who was born to Kris and Carley Lightner on July 12th, for Garrett Michael Boyum to Jon and Carrie Boyum on September 8th and for Maddie Pluntz who was adopted on August 14, 2007 by Rich and Allison Pluntz. Congratulations to you all! Kids in grades 1-6: Sign up for Creekside Clubs TODAY! Clubs start this Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Please register TODAY in the gym during the fellowship time or in the foyer following the 2nd service. Parents must sign the reg. card. Any questions, contact Beth Brown. Are you getting ready for 40 Days of Community? It is all starting on Sunday, Sept. 21. Don't wait. Start praying and join an ABF and pick up your 40 Days Devotional book today. (Suggested donation: $5). Looking for a small group? We are assembling small groups to begin the week after Sept. 28th. If you are looking to be a part of a small group, please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Jennifer Bartle at (612) 824 5120. Youth Group and Creekside Clubs start this Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30 PM. All adults are invited to a "Fall Gathering" Friday, September 19 at 7:00PM. We had a great time last year learning folk and square dances with a live caller. Bring a treat to share. Calling Potential Small Group Leaders! 40 Days of Community is coming fast and we are looking for 5-10 new group hosts. If you are willing to open your home and make friends with a few new people, we'd love to talk to you about leading a 7 week small group! Training is provided, Saturday, Sept. 20th, 9-12PM. Contact Jennifer Bartle (612) 824 5120 or Pastor Eric through the church office if you are interested. Seniors Singles September lunch will be September 21st at 1:00 at the Lakeshore Grill Restaurant, (Macy's Lower Level). The women of the church and friends and family of Melissa Wray are invited to a bridal shower in her honor to be held at church on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 3-5 p.m. Melissa and Aaron Rusnak will be married at First Free on October 4. We hope you can joint us to celebrate! They are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Job Opening: Office Administrator, 40 Hours/week. Job description is posted. Interested? Email your resume to Pastor Joel.
YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $215,036 Budget: $246,382 September 7, 2008
The rose on the organ this morning is for Ella Clare Holliday who was born to Johanna and Troy Holliday. She joined her brothers and sisters on September 4th at 4:01 p.m. Congratulations Hollidays! Prayer Week is this week, September 7-14. Sign up at the Welcome Center to pray wherever you wish. 15-minute slots are available. Let's fill the entire week! Grow in Faith at Women's Neighborhood Bible Study. New study begins on Wednesday, September 10th at First Free Church: 9:30 - 11:00 am. This fall we will continue our study in the book of Genesis. Invite a friend to join us! Free children's program for infants - 5 yrs old. Youth Group and Creekside Clubs start September 17th at 6:30 PM. The Caring Commission invites all adults to an encore "Fall Gathering" Friday, September 19 at 7:00PM. We had a great time last year learning folk and square dances with a live caller. A fun way to connect with familiar friends and meet new ones. So, put on your denim and bring a treat to share. Are you getting ready for 40 Days of Community? It is all starting on Sunday, Sept. 21. Don't wait. Start praying and join an ABF and pick up your 40 Days Devotional book next week. (Suggested donation: $5). Seniors Singles September lunch will be September 21st at 1:00 at the Lakeshore Grill Restaurant, (Macy's Lower Level). There will be a bridal shower for Melissa Wray at First Free on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 3-5 p.m. All women and girls from First Free are invited. Please come and help us celebrate with Melissa! They are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Melissa and Aaron Rusnak will be married on October 4, 2008. Do you drive a bus and have a valid CDL license? The Student Ministry is looking for individuals in our church body who would be willing to drive our students on occasional events. If you are interested contact Mark Meyers at: mark.meyers {at} firstfreechurch.org or 612-827-4705. Job Opening: Office Administrator, 40 Hours/week. Job description is posted. Interested? Email your resume to Pastor Joel. New Facebooks are available at the welcome center or on the church's website. Email the church office for the website password.
Fiscal YTD Giving: as of August 24, 2008 |
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A Thought From God's Word: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
[Galatians 6:9]
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