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October 26, 2008
The rose on the organ this morning is for Tanner Douglas Johnson who was born to Doug and Tracy Johnson. He joined his big sister, Erin, on October 20th at 12:04 PM. Congratulations to the Johnsons! Today is day 35 in your 40 Days Devotional Book. Keep reading! Seniors Singles' October lunch will be October 26th at 12:45 PM at the Lakeshore Grill Restaurant (Macy's Lower Level). Baby Shower for Mark and Melinda Meyers: Everyone (youth included) is invited to a baby shower for Mark and Melinda at the church today from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. They are registered at Babies R Us. (They are well-stocked with homemade blankets.) Women's Guild will be meeting on November 4th at 1:00 PM. Mark Meyers will be sharing about the youth mission trips from this past summer. Pastor Joel would like to invite all visitors to join us for a Guest Luncheon on Sunday, November 9th--following the 11:00 AM 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 you may indicate your availability on the registration card. The next Quarterly Business Meeting has been scheduled for November 10th at 7 PM. On Sunday, November 16, you have an opportunity to host a Chinese student or family in your home for a meal and take him or her to an outreach at the U. Contact Bob and Joanne Kraftson with China Outreach Ministries at rjkraftson {at} embarqmail.com or at 651-437-6806.
YTD Giving Local Ministries: $281,887 Budget: $324,776 October 19, 2008
We welcome Roy and Sue Haglund, missionaries with Mission Aviation Fellowship. After serving for several years around the world, the Haglunds are now located at MAF's headquarters in Nampa, Idaho. 40 Days Devotional Book? If you do not have one, pick it up today in your ABF! Today is day 28. Want to join a Small Group? You can still sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Jennifer Bartle at (612) 824 5120. Sunday, October 19 at 7:00 pm will be a time for questions and answers with our Missionary Aviation Fellowship missionaries, Roy and Sue Haglund at the party room of Vi Fjellman, Point of France, 6566 France Ave. S. Dessert will be served. Call Vi if you have any questions 952-929-8462. Pumpkins & Pizza Party- Come Light Your World on Saturday, Oct. 25th - 5pm at church in the gym. We'll order pizza and have 1 pumpkin per family to carve. (Bring your own utensils & more pumpkins if you wish!) Suggested donation = $15/family. Invite your friends or neighbors-RSVP to Heidi St. Clair at 612-910-1932 or vsbroker {at} msn.com Seniors Singles October lunch will be October 26th at 12:45 pm at the Lakeshore Grill Restaurant (Macy's Lower Level). Baby Shower for Mark and Melinda Meyers: Everyone (youth included) is invited to a baby shower for Mark and Melinda at the church on Sunday, October 26th from 3:00 to 5:00pm. They are registered at Babies R Us. (They are well-stocked with homemade blankets.) Celebration Sunday - Plan on joining us for the culmination of 40 Days of Community! Re-live the stories. Celebrate God's Work. Rejoice in Changed Lives! One Special Service with a catered dinner to follow! Sunday, November 2, Service at 10:00 am, Dinner at 11:30 am.
YTD Giving Local Ministries: $264,294 Budget: $302,378 October 12, 2008
We welcome Ernie Manges, the newly appointed director of Mission Candidate training for ReachGlobal, in addition to his teaching responsibilities over seas. 101 Class: Exploring Church Membership: Find out more about becoming a member of First Free. You are welcome to join us today, October 12, from 4-8 PM. Dinner will be provided. You can still register at the Welcome Center. Our Parish Nurses will be taking blood pressures during the coffee hour, the main hallway below the sanctuary, outside Room 105. 40 Days Devotional Book? If you do not have one, pick it up today in your ABF! Today is day 21. Want to join a Small Group? You can still sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Jennifer Bartle at (612) 824 5120. Stockade, boys in grades 3-6, will be going on their annual camping trip to Camp Nathanael October 18-19! Sign up at the Creekside Canteen today! Questions? Contact Doug Nelson at 612-250-0520 or Craig Hucek at 612-822-3649 Sunday, October 19 at 7:00 will be a time for questions and answers with our Missionary Aviation Fellowship missionaries, Roy and Sue Haglund at the party room of Vi Fjellman, Point of France, 6566 France Ave. S. Dessert will be served. Call Vi if you have any questions 952-929-8462. Pumpkins & Pizza Party-Come Light Your World on Saturday, Oct. 25th - 5pm at church in the gym. We'll order pizza and have 1 pumpkin per family to carve. (Bring your own utensils, & more pumpkins if you wish!) Suggested donation = $15/family. Invite your friends or neighbors-RSVP to Heidi St. Clair at 612-910-1932 or vsbroker {at} msn.com Baby Shower for Mark and Melinda Meyers: Everyone (youth included) is invited to a baby shower for Mark and Melinda at the church on Sunday, October 26th from 3:00 to 5:00pm. They are registered at Babies R Us. (They are well-stocked with homemade blankets.) Celebration Sunday - Plan on joining us for the culmination of 40 Days of Community! Re-live the stories. Celebrate God's Work. Rejoice in Changed Lives! One Special Service with a catered dinner to follow! Sunday, November 2, Service at 10:00 AM, Dinner at 11:30 am.
YTD Giving Local Ministries: $250,307 Budget: $291,179 October 5, 2008
We have hired a new Office Administrator! Her name is Olivia Lueth, and she will start in the office on Monday, October 13th. So please, feel free to introduce yourself and say "hello". We are excited to have her join our team! Thank you First Free for your love and beautiful vase given on our 50th wedding anniversary. We have been very blessed through the years in our fellowship here with you. - Bob and Myrl Glockner Are you reading your 40 Days Devotional Book? If you do not have one, pick it up today in your ABF! Today is day 14. Still want to join a Small Group? Please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Jennifer Bartle at (612) 824 5120. It's TIME for a wedding shower - for Erin Swaab, fiancée of Adam Nordell. Monday, Oct. 6th---7pm in Room 107. 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. On Sunday evening October 19 at 7:00 there will be an informal time for questions and answers with our Missionary Aviation Fellowship missionaries, Roy and Sue Haglund at the party room of Vi Fjellman, Point of France, 6566 France Ave. S. Dessert will be served. Call Vi if you have any questions 952-929-8562. 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.
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A Thought From God's Word: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
[Psalm 100:1-5]
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