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December 27, 2009
We offer our condolences and prayers to the family of Donald Brueske. Don went home to the Lord on December 18th. Services were held at First Free on Monday. All Grandpas, Dads, and Sons are invited to the next Inter-Generational Men's Fellowship on January 9th at 8 AM. Continental breakfast, Short Talk by Tim Olson, and Discussion. Creekside Clubs and Zion Youth Group are taking a break for Christmas! Activities will resume on January 13th at 6:30 PM. Child Dedication: On Jan. 17th you will have an opportunity to dedicate your child to the Lord. Please contact the church office (olivia.lueth {at} firstfreechurch.org) to participate. Class 101: Exploring Church Membership: If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of First Free, our next class will be held Jan. 24th from 4-8 PM. Dinner provided. Mark your Welcome Card or call the church office to attend. Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for Jan. 31st. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate.
Fiscal YTD Giving: Local Ministries:
$399,361 Budget: $431,418 A huge "Thank you" to all those who helped with the purchase and preparation of First Free's newest property, 5155 Chicago. Your work is appreciated!
John Symington
Feed My Starving Children Come help pack nutritious meals to be distributed to starving children around the world. When: Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, 7-9 PM Who: Adults & Children (3rd Grade and above) 20 people needed; however, limit is also 20. More information will be available next week! December 20, 2009
We offer our condolences and prayers to the family of David (Rod) Holman. Rod went home to the Lord on December 16th. Services were held at First Free yesterday. Beverly Nordell's children, Janet, Joyce and Rollin, thank each of you for your kind words and thoughtful expressions of sympathy on her Homegoing. We will be receiving an Advent Conspiracy offering for Urban Impact Ministries of New Orleans today along with our normal offering. Please designate "Advent Conspiracy" on your check memo or offering envelope. Today, immediately following the 2nd service for two hours, we will be holding an Open House at First Free's new property, 5155 Chicago. Stop in and take a look! Creekside Clubs and Zion Youth Group are taking a break for Christmas! Activities will resume on January 13th at 6:30 PM. Plan Ahead! We will be having one service at 9:30 AM next Sunday. Children, Youth, and Adult classes (except Seekers) will not be meeting. Child Dedication: On Jan. 17th you will have an opportunity to dedicate your child to the Lord. Please contact the church office (olivia.lueth {at} firstfreechurch.org) to participate. Class 101: Exploring Church Membership: If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of First Free, our next class will be held Jan. 24th from 4-8 PM. Dinner provided. Mark your Welcome Card or call the church office to attend. A great way to connect at First Free-Join a Small Group Bible Study! New groups launch January 17th. Try building community through studying God's Word together! Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for Jan. 31st. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate.
Fiscal YTD Giving: Local Ministries:
$385,221 Budget: $419,758
Serve a Meal! All are invited to come help serve a meal and meet street people, many of whom love Jesus, at the Marie Sandvik Center (11th Ave & Franklin). When: Today from 6-9 PM. This will be a great opportunity for anyone of any age to experience the joy of serving and loving others who are less fortunate during the Christmas season. December 13, 2009
Today, after the first service, Christina Olson and Holly Doble will be providing free blood pressure checks for any who are interested. They will be located in the downstairs hallway (near Rooms 105/106). Invite a friend to church! Pick up Christmas invitations with our current sermon series on them at the Welcome Desk! Calling Band/Orchestra players: Those in 7th grade-adults are invited to play with the Cross-Generational Orchestra on Dec. 20th. Rehearsals are as follows: Today at 12:15-1:15 PM (Lunch included) and Sat., Dec. 19th at 9:30-11 AM. Music is available! Qs? Contact Pastor Eric. Creekside Clubs and Zion Youth Group are taking a break for Christmas! Activities will resume on January 13th at 6:30 PM. Enjoy your break! Plan Ahead! We will be having one service at 9:30 AM on December 27th. ABFs (except Seekers) will not be meeting. Child Dedication: On Sunday, January 17th, you will have an opportunity to dedicate your child to the Lord. Please contact the church office (olivia.lueth {at} firstfreechurch.org) if you would like to participate. Class 101: Exploring Church Membership: If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of First Free, our next class will be held Sunday, January 24th, from 4-8 PM. Dinner will be provided. Mark your Welcome Card or call the church office to attend. A great way to connect at First Free-Join a Small Group Bible Study! New groups will launch on January 17th. Try building community through studying God's Word together! Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for January 31st. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate.
Fiscal YTD Giving: Local Ministries:
$371,694 Budget: $408,098
Serve a Meal! All are invited to come help serve a meal and meet street people, many of whom love Jesus, at the Marie Sandvik Center (11th Ave & Franklin). When: Next Sunday, 6-9 PM. This will be a great opportunity for anyone of any age to experience the joy of serving and loving others who are less fortunate during the Christmas season. Questions? Contact the Church Office! December 6, 2009
Invite a friend to church! Pick up Christmas invitations with our current sermon series on them at the Welcome Desk! Calling Band/Orchestra players: Those in 7th grade-adults are invited to play with the Cross-Generational Orchestra on Dec. 20th. Rehearsals are as follows: Today & Dec. 13th at 12:15-1:15 PM (Lunch included); Sat., Dec. 19th at 9:30-11 AM. Music is available today! Qs? Contact Pastor Eric. Plan Ahead! We will be having one service at 9:30 AM on December 27th. ABFs (except Seekers) will not be meeting. Child Dedication: On Sunday, January 17th, you will have an opportunity to dedicate your child to the Lord. Please contact the church office (olivia.lueth {at} firstfreechurch.org) if you would like to participate. First Free's new property (house at 5155 Chicago) is available for rent! If you know of anyone who needs a house, please have them contact the church office. Rental rate is $900 a month plus utilities. More information on the house and lease can be available after serious interest is established. The church office is updating First Free's offering envelope mailing list. These envelopes have your specific giving number on them and help our offering counters to assign proper fund designation. If you would like to be added to next quarter's list, please contact Olivia at olivia.lueth {at} firstfreechurch.org or call the church office.
Fiscal YTD Giving: Local Ministries:
$371,694 Budget: $408,098 Inter-Generational Men's Fellowship!
This Saturday
Serve a Meal! All are invited to come help serve a meal and meet street people, many of whom love Jesus, at the Marie Sandvik Center (11th Ave & Fanklin). When: December 20th, 6-9 PM. Marie Sandvik is a Christian based non-profit charitable organization providing for the material and spiritual needs of the poor living in the inner city. This will be a great opportunity for anyone of any age to experience the joy of serving and loving others who are less fortunate during the Christmas season. |
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A Thought From God's Word: One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: `Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."
[Mark 12:28-31]
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