If you didn't pick up the latest edition of FEFC's directory, Fotobook, last week, grab yours in the foyer today! You can also access the Fotobook on First Free's website...contact the office for the password.

Today, after First Service, Christina Olson, Holly Bergsten, and Parish Nurse Maureen Juarez will be providing free blood pressure checks for any who are interested. They will be located in the downstairs hallway (near Rooms 105/106).

Women of First Free: Come to a baby shower for Heather Aunan at the church today at 2:00 PM. Heather is registered at Target and Babies R Us. Call Katie Goodman at (612) 702-8389 with questions.

Reminder! Dual February/March Commissions and Council meetings will take place tonight at 5:30 and 7:30 PM.

Kids in Gr. 2-6: Sign up for the children's musical, "Come, Messiah Come"! Practices will be Wednesdays at 5 PM starting MARCH 4th. The production will take place MAY 15-16. Sign up TODAY at the Creekside Canteen in the gym. Contact Diane Ryden at (612) 825-7521 with questions.

All newcomers and visitors are invited to a Guest Luncheon on March 1st following second service.  This is an informal gathering where you can meet Pastor Joel and Becky Sutton and the ministry staff while having a 'meal on us.'  You may sign up at the Welcome Center or indicate your plan to come on the welcome card found in your worship folder. 

Attention summer campers! Camp Shamineau is offering a "Super Discount" if you register by March 1st. First Free provides camp scholarships to all campers, and you can receive credit for this when you register. Contact Beth Brown for more information. 

Calling all card tables! Student Ministries is in need of tables for its upcoming Fundraiser Dinner. Please bring your tables to the church by March 1^st. Tables can be stored in the labeled closet located on the East wall of the gym.

Women's Guild will be meeting on March 3^rd at 1:00 PM. March's meeting will feature missionary speakers Elizabeth Norgaard of Australia and Kathleen Peterson of Africa.

Congratulations to grandparents Paulette and Robert Goodman! Haakon Sumner Cain was born to John and Maria on Feb. 10^th at 11:38 AM. Both mom and baby are doing well.

Fiscal YTD Giving:  Local Ministries: $486,321  Budget: $503,963
February 8, 2009         Outreach: $128,012   Budget: $134,697

The Outreach Commission would like to extend a huge "Thank You" to Craig Hucek and crew for their outstanding work at the Pancake Breakfast on February 7^th. Everything was great!

First Free's Quarterly Business Meeting will be tomorrow at 7 PM. The following people have been nominated for Council: Vice Chair-Ron Olson; Treasurer-David Kriesel-Koll; Council-Jay Pound; Hong (Bob) Gu (re-elect). We will also be voting on a proposal concerning the property at 5155 Chicago.

Out with the old, in with the new! Pick up the latest edition of FEFC's directory, Fotobook, in the foyer today!

Children's Musical Time! Kids in Gr. 2-6: Sign up for the children's musical, "Come, Messiah Come"! Practices will be on Wednesdays at 5 PM starting on MARCH 4th. The production will take place on MAY 15 and 16. Sign up TODAY at the Creekside Canteen in the gym. Contact Diane Ryden at (612) 825-7521 with questions.

All women of First Free are invited to a baby shower for Heather Aunan at the church on February 22^nd, 2:00 PM. Heather is registered at Target and Babies R Us. Contact Katie Goodman at (612) 702-8389 with any questions.

Reminder! Dual February/March Commissions and Council meetings will take place on February 22^nd at 5:30 and 7:30 PM.

Individuals interested in joining the Dominican Republic work team can sign-up by filling out the DR form (available at the Welcome Desk) and leaving the completed form with deposit in the church office by March 1^st.

All newcomers and visitors are invited to a Guest Luncheon on March 1st following second service.  This is an informal gathering where you can meet Pastor Joel and Becky Sutton and the ministry staff while having a 'meal on us.'  You may sign up at the Welcome Center or indicate your plan to come on the welcome card found in your worship folder. 

Calling all card tables! Student Ministries is in need of tables for its upcoming Fundraiser Dinner. Please bring your tables to the church by March 1^st. Tables can be stored in the labeled closet located on the East wall of the gym.

Fiscal YTD Giving:  Local Ministries: $465,556  Budget: $481,564
January 25, 2009        Outreach: $122,271   Budget: $128,711

We warmly welcome our Outreach Weekend guests this morning and thank them for their ministry! Dr. Alejandro Mandes, EFCA Director of Hispanic Ministries; Therese Douglass, New Life Family Services; Mike Neterer, World Relief Somali Ministry; Dan Puumala, Outpost Ministries; Salem Church; and Ken and Judy Landrud, EFCA retired missionaries.

Outreach Weekend finale-a special retirement dessert in celebration of the ministry of Ken and Judy Landrud. Tonight at 7 PM. Come for a presentation on the Landruds' work…stay for the cake!

Children's Musical Time! Kids in grades 2-6 sign up to be in "Come, Messiah, Come!" Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays at 5 PM, starting February 25^th.  Parents should plan on attending the first rehearsal with their child.  Dinner will be served.  Register next week at the Creekside Canteen.  Contact Diane Ryden or Beth Brown with questions. 

First Free's next Quarterly Business Meeting will be February 16^th at 7 PM. The following people have been nominated for Council: Vice Chair-Ron Olson; Treasurer-David Kriesel-Koll; Council-Jay Pound; Hong (Bob) Gu (re-elect). We will also be voting on a proposal concerning the property at 5155 Chicago.

All women of First Free are invited to a baby shower for Heather Aunan at the church on February 22^nd, 2:00 PM. Heather is registered at Target and Babies R Us. Contact Katie Goodman at (612) 702-8389 with any questions.

Reminder! Dual February/March Commissions and Council meetings will take place on February 22^nd at 5:30 and 7:30 PM.

Make your reservations today for "Once in a Blue Moon," First Free's annual Youth Group Ministry Trip Fundraiser Dinner. The evening will include a five-star, four-course Asian meal prepared by a local chef as well as information on the Youth Group's upcoming summer ministry trips. Seatings are available at 5:00 and 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 7^th. Reservations will be taken in the foyer and the gym until Sunday, March 1^st. Invite your friends!

Fiscal YTD Giving:  Local Ministries: $465,556  Budget: $481,564
January 25, 2009        Outreach: $122,271   Budget: $128,711

Herb Bloomquist from Camp Shamineau will be speaking at the Women's Guild meeting this Tuesday at 1:00 PM.

First Free's next Quarterly Business Meeting will be February 16^th at 7 PM.

All women of First Free are invited to a baby shower for Heather Aunan at the church on February 22^nd, 2:00 PM. Heather is registered at Target and Babies R Us. Contact Katie Goodman at (612) 702-8389 with any questions.

Mark your calendars! Rehearsals for our upcoming Children's Musical will start on February 25^th at 5:00 PM.

If you're missing a Bible, coat, or another item, check the Lost and Found located under the stairs by the North entrance. Items will be purged soon.

Fiscal YTD Giving:  Local Ministries: $443,016  Budget: $459,166
January 11, 2009        Outreach: $118,468   Budget: $122,724