Congratulations to Oladipo and Christiana Akinpelu! Melchizedek Oluwaseyi joined his big sisters; Olivia, Anne-Marie, and Einsteinia; on May 22^nd.

Please join us as we honor Debbie Smith, our pianist for the last ten years, with a reception in the gym immediately following today's first service.  You will have an opportunity to express to her your appreciation.

Condolences for the family of Mildred Smith may be sent to:
   Marian Stoleson & Brian Smith
   62694 E. Amberwood Dr.
   SaddleBrooke, AZ  85739
Memorials will be given to EFCA Foreign Missions.

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

Senior Singles will be having lunch together TODAY at 12:45 PM at the Lakeshore Grill (Macy's Lower Court).

Will you donate items for VBC? Check in the gym TODAY! Register to volunteer for VBC Crocodile Dock! Fill out a VBC insert and turn it in at the Creekside Canteen or register online at www.firstfreechurch.org/vbc. Nursery and Rocky's Preschool program will be available for children of volunteers.

Both Men and Women are invited to the next Women's Guild meeting. A salad luncheon with guest speakers Enrique and Becky Fernandez will be held on Tuesday at Noon at Verna Beckman's Party Room (9401 Lyndale Ave). Come join us!

Two of First Free's missionaries to Asia will be making a trip to the US June 30-Aug 4.  They are in need of housing as well as a car for that time.  If you are able to meet either of those needs, please contact Marie Mondy at (952) 835-0845.

Everyone is invited to a reception in celebration of the marriage of Mark and Bobbie (Gutkowski) Fleming. The reception will be at 2 PM on June 7^th.

Fiscal YTD Giving:  Local Ministries: $66,409  Budget: $69,960
May 10, 2009            Outreach: $19,333   Budget: $17,960

We warmly welcome Enrique and Becky Fernandez, missionaries to Costa Rica, to our service today. Thank you for blessing us!

Congratulations to Jesus Carrillo and Karen Barrientos on their new daughter! She joined her siblings, Alison and Daniel, on May 20^th. Both Mom and baby are doing well.

Mildred Smith passed away on May 19^th surrounded by her family in Arizona. Services are being held today in Arizona. Please remember her family in your prayers.

Register to volunteer for VBC Crocodile Dock TODAY! Fill out a VBC insert and turn it in at the Creekside Canteen or register online at www.firstfreechurch.org/vbc. Will you donate items for VBC too? Check out the Crocodile Dock bulletin board (located by the Main entrance)!

Senior Singles will be having lunch together on May 31^st at 12:45 PM at the Lakeshore Grill (Macy's Lower Court).

Both Men and Women are invited to the next Women's Guild meeting. A salad luncheon with guest speakers Enrique and Becky Fernandez will be held on June 2^nd at Noon at Verna Beckman's Party Room (9401 Lyndale Ave). Come join us!

Two of First Free's missionaries to Asia will be making a trip to the US June 30-Aug 4.  They are in need of housing as well as a car for that time.  If you are able to meet either of those needs, please contact Marie Mondy at (952) 835-0845.

The most massive prayer movement in history! Join a gathering across denominations, race, age, and gender for a glorious time in unified prayer. Global Day of Prayer: May 31^st. Event held at the MPLS Convention Center from 5:30-8:30 PM.

Everyone is invited to a reception in celebration of the April 18th marriage of Mark and Bobbie (Gutkowski) Fleming. The reception will be at 2 PM on Sunday, June 7^th. Mark and Bobbie are registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond and at Target.

Fiscal YTD Giving:  Local Ministries: $59,799  Budget: $58,300
May 3, 2009            Outreach: $17,993   Budget: $14,966

Congratulations to Jeff and Andrea Spranger! Everett Scott joined his siblings, Carl and Eleanor, on May 8^th.

Register for VBC Crocodile Dock TODAY! Fill out VBC insert and turn in at the Creekside Canteen located in the Gym or register online at www.firstfreechurch.org/vbc. Will you donate items for VBC too? Check out the Crocodile Dock bulletin board (located by the Main entrance)!

Senior Singles will be having lunch together on May 31^st at 12:45 PM at the Lakeshore Grill (Macy's Lower Court).

A four-week devotional book, Generosity, is available by the Welcome Center. This book discusses some of the concepts addressed in our current sermon series. Suggested donation is $4; limit one per family.

Fiscal YTD Giving:  Local Ministries: $59,799  Budget: $58,300
May 3, 2009            Outreach: $17,993   Budget: $14,966

We warmly welcome missionaries to France, Ben and Debra ______, to our services today. Thank you for your ministry!

Congratulations to Jeremy and Becki Kobielush! Ellen Gray joined her big sister, Lucy, on May 4^th.

Want to develop a personalized financial action plan? Join us for a Money Map Workshop on May 14^th from 6:30-8:30 PM. Contact Joel Burns at 612-724-6510 or rexxsox {at} usfamily.net if interested in attending.

The Annual Meeting will be on MONDAY at 7:00 PM. You can pick up your Annual Report today. These people have been nominated for the following positions: Council: Steve Rose; Caring Commission Chair: Cindy Larson*; Worship Commission Chair: Karen Beckett; Nurture Commission Vice Chair: Doug Nelson; Outreach Commission Vice Chair: Anne Schow; Finance & Property Board: Phyllis Nordin, Brian Graham.       *Correction from last week

"Come Messiah, Come," our Children's Musical, will be performed this Friday at 7 PM and Saturday at 2 PM.

Volunteers: Come help set up and serve at the receptions following the Children's Musical Fri. and Sat. If you can help either day, or can bake treats, contact Lori Graham at (612) 722-9904 (h) or (612) 708-2907 (cell).

First Free Family: You're invited to attend Grad Night on May 17th at 7:00 PM.  We will celebrate the accomplishments of the high school seniors who are involved in the First Free Youth Group.  We will honor the following graduates; Samantha Cowden, Ryan Friesen, Daniel Polland, and Ingrid Vatsaas.  You won't want to miss the video with pictures of the students from birth until present.  The students will tell us about their plans for the future, and we will enjoy dessert and a time of fellowship in the gym following the service.    

Graduates! We would love to recognize all of our Spring 2009 Graduates. Contact the church office by Wednesday.

A 4-week devotional book, Generosity, is available by the Welcome Center. Suggested donation $4; limit one per family.

Fiscal YTD Giving:  Local Ministries: $562,116  Budget: $582,357
March 29, 2009            Outreach: $149,357   Budget: $155,650

Congratulations to Seth and Mallory Hueckman on their new son, Hardy Otto. Hardy was born on April 24^th.

The Cross-Generational orchestra will rehearse today from 12:30-1:30 PM (Lunch follows) and May 9^th from 9:30-11:30 AM.

Women's Guild will meet Tuesday at 1:00 PM. Diane Grosz's granddaughter, Alysha, will perform a 15-min. piano concert. We'll also be learning the history of and singing some hymns.

DR Team Meeting: THIS Wednesday, 7 PM.

Want to develop a personalized financial action plan? If you desire to become a more consistent saver, generous giver, prudent consumer and enter into a closer relationship with Jesus, then join us for a Money Map Workshop on Thursdays May 7^th & 14^th from 6:30-8:30 PM. Contact Joel Burns at 612-724-6510 or rexxsox {at} usfamily.net if interested in attending.

The Annual Meeting will be on May 11 at 7:00 PM. You can pick up your Annual Report today. These people have been nominated for the following positions: Council: Steve Rose; Caring Commission Chair: Kris Larson; Worship Commission Chair: Karen Beckett; Nurture Commission Vice Chair: Doug Nelson; Outreach Commission Vice Chair: Anne Schow; Finance & Property Board: Phyllis Nordin, Brian Graham.

Volunteers: Come help set up and serve at the receptions following the Children's Musical on May 15^th and 16^th. If you can help either day, or can bake treats, contact Lori Graham at (612) 722-9904 (h) or (612) 708-2907 (cell).

Graduates! We would love to recognize all of our Spring 2009 Graduates. Please send your name and degree info. to the church office by May 13^th.

A four-week devotional book, Generosity, is available by the Welcome Center. This book discusses some of the concepts addressed in our current sermon series. Suggested donation is $4; limit one per family.

Fiscal YTD Giving:  Local Ministries: $562,116  Budget: $582,357
March 29, 2009            Outreach: $149,357   Budget: $155,650