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September 27, 2009
Notice for next Sunday: Due to the Twin Cities Marathon, Minnehaha Pkwy. will be closed as of 7:30 AM. The Senior Singles Luncheon will be held at the Lakeshore Grill (Macy's lower court) today at 12:45 PM. Seekers is having a shower for Hu Lu and his bride, Luanne, today. Everyone is welcome to attend the potluck and shower that follows. Simple gifts or gifts of money are appropriate. Choir practice begins Tuesday at 6:45 PM. If you did not sing in the choir last year but would like to join us, please contact Rick Olson at (612) 729-4662 today. Sojourners ABF: Bowling Social {at} Skylanes Bowl (5019 34th Ave. S)! October 3rd, 3-5 PM. Qs? Contact Heidi St. Clair at (612) 728-1681. Current and former First Free Choir members: You are invited to join us in performing for the 125th anniversary celebration service, October 4th. Interested? Please arrive at 1:15 PM for rehearsal. The service is at 2 PM. The Minnehaha Nokomis Grief Support Group will be starting Oct. 5th at First Free. Group meets weekly from 4:30-6:30 PM; join at any time. No fee. Contact Marilyn Fisher at (612) 724-9311 with questions. Women's Guild potluck luncheon-Oct. 6th, Noon. All men are invited. Marie Mondy will be sharing about her mission trip. Treeclimbers & Stockade Cookout! This Wednesday, 6:30 PM, at Wabun Park, MPLS. Meet at the park or church (van leaves FEFC at 6:40 PM-Permission Slips Required). Dads invited too! Qs? Contact Doug Nelson at (612) 250-0520. "The Tale of Two Ducks": Stockade Camp Nathanael Trip! All boys, dads, and Rangers invited! Leave church at 5:30 PM, Oct. 9th and return at 3 PM, Oct. 11th. Sign up at Clubs or call Doug Nelson {at} (612) 250-0520. Join us for Fall exterior clean up days Oct. 9th & 10th (9 AM- Noon)! Come for an hour or both days if you choose. Bring your gloves and shovels. Qs? Contact Cheryl Morel {at} (612) 827-5453 or pascal24m {at} aol.com
Fiscal YTD Giving: Local Ministries:
$246,808 Budget: $279,839
What's Your Passion? We're interested in learning what community service or outreach efforts you may have been involved in within the past year. Also, what community efforts would you like to see our church more involved in? Please e-mail your comments to rosewerks {at} comcast.net or visit the Community Outreach table at the FEFC Ministry Fair today! September 20, 2009
New Fotobooks available! Pick up a copy at the Welcome Center. You can also access the Fotobook via FEFC's website, password: (contact info@firstfreechurch.org). All newcomers and visitors are invited to a Guest Luncheon next Sunday following the 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 availability on the welcome card found in the worship folder. The next Senior Singles Luncheon will be held at the Lakeshore Grill (Macy's lower court) September 27th, 12:45 PM. Seekers Class is having a shower for Hu Lu and his new bride, Luanne, next Sunday. Everyone is welcome to attend the potluck and shower that follows. Please bring a dish to share if attending the potluck. Simple gifts or gifts of money would be appropriate for the shower. Please RSVP to Audrey Sollie at (651) 341-6231. Choir practice begins September 29th, at 6:45 PM. If you did not sing in the choir last year but would like to join us, please contact Rick Olson at (612) 729-4662 as soon as possible. Treeclimbers & Stockade Cookout! September 30th, 6:30 PM, at Wabun Park, MPLS. Meet at the park or church (van leaves FEFC at 6:40 PM). Dads invited too! Qs? Contact Doug Nelson at (612) 250-0520. Sojourners ABF: Bowling Social @ Skylanes Bowl (5019 34th Ave. S)! October 3rd, 3-5 PM. Qs? Contact Heidi St. Clair at (612) 728-1681. Current and former First Free Choir members: You are invited to join us in performing for the 125th anniversary celebration service, October 4th. Interested? Please arrive at 1:15 PM for rehearsal. The service is at 2 PM.
Fiscal YTD Giving: Local Ministries:
$218,016 Budget: $244,859 Fall Kick-off!
Wed.: Clubs (Sign up in the gym today!) & Youth Group Start September 27th: Fall Ministry Fair
What's Your Passion? We're interested in learning what community service or outreach efforts you may have been involved in within the past year. Also, what community efforts would you like to see our church more involved in? Please e-mail your comments to rosewerks {at} comcast.net or visit the Community Outreach table at the FEFC Ministry Fair next Sunday. September 13, 2009
Fall Kick-off! Congratulations to Chad and Heidi Hollinbeck! Hunter Robert joined his parents on Wednesday, September 9th! New Fotobooks are available today! Pick up your copy at the Welcome Center. You can also access the Fotobook via FEFC's website, password: (contact info@firstfreechurch.org). Our next Fresh Encounter, a Praise and Prayer event, will be this Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Come for a great time of worship and fellowship! Creekside Clubs (Gr. 1-6) & Zion Student Ministry (Gr. 7-12) provide boys and girls with a place to bring their friends where all can have a blast learning that God is real and He is with us! Clubs & Youth Group kick-off Sept. 23rd at 6:30 PM! All newcomers and visitors are invited to a Guest Luncheon on Sept 27th following the 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 availability on the welcome card found in the worship folder. Choir practice begins on Tuesday, September 29th, at 6:45 PM. If you did not sing in the choir last year but would like to join us, please contact Rick Olson at 612-729-4662 as soon as possible. Attn: Moms who have children at Nokomis Community Schools (Wenonah K-3 grade & Keewaydin 4-8 grade)! Moms In Touch gathers in a private home to pray for our children and school. Won't you join with us? Please contact Vanessa Beckett 612-721-6885 or vanessabeckett {at} yahoo.com, for more information.
Fiscal YTD Giving: Local Ministries:
$218,016 Budget: $244,859
New Small Group Bible Studies will launch next Sunday!
What's Your Passion? We're interested in learning what community service or outreach efforts you may have been involved in within the past year. Also, what community efforts would you like to see our church more involved in? Please e-mail your comments to rosewerks {at} comcast.net or visit the Community Outreach table at the September 27th FEFC Ministry Fair. September 6, 2009
Grow in faith at…Women's Neighborhood Bible Study! A new study begins this Wednesday at First Free from 9:30-11:00 AM. Please invite a friend and join us! Free children's program for infants-5 yrs. old. The Crown Biblical Financial Study is changing the way people handle their money. Class orientation is this Wednesday {at} 6:30 PM in the Church library , and classes will be held every Wed. for 10 weeks beginning Sept. 23rd, 6:30-8:30 PM. Contact Tim Audette for more information or SIGN UP TODAY by calling 952-893-0681 or e-mailing tbaudette {at} earthlink.net.
What: LIFE ABF FALL KICK-OFF Registration is now open for 09-10 MOPS! Cost is $45, limited space! Join us on the 1st and 3rd weeks of each month from Sept. ~ May at 9:15 - 11:15 AM. To register or for more info, call Erika Garcia at (612) 388-2727 or go to mops.firstfreechurch.org. Attn: Moms who have children at Nokomis Community Schools (Wenonah K-3 grade & Keewaydin 4-8 grade)! Come experience how you can replace your anxiety and fear with peace and hope by praying with other moms. Moms In Touch gathers in a private home to pray for our children and school. Won't you join with us? Please contact Vanessa Beckett 612-721-6885 or vanessabeckett {at} yahoo.com, for more information.
Fiscal YTD Giving: Local Ministries:
$218,016 Budget: $244,859
What's Your Passion? We're interested in learning what community service or outreach efforts you may have been involved in within the past year. Also, what community efforts would you like to see our church more involved in? Please e-mail your comments to rosewerks {at} comcast.net or visit the Community Outreach table at the September 27th FEFC Ministry Fair. |
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