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WORSHIP CELEBRATION

October 20, 2002

 

Prelude

Call to Worship

"Come, Let Us Worship and Bow Down"

"Shout to the North"

Welcome

The Witness Stand

Worship Through Song

"Come and Sing Praises"

"Holy, Holy, Holy"

Psalm 100

"Shepherd of My Soul"

"I Love You, Lord"

Prayer

Offertory
"I See the Lord"

Worship through Drama: "Purified"

(Children, K - grade 6, are dismissed for Worship.)

Message   Pastor Joel Sutton
"You Were Planned for God's Pleasure"

Benediction

Postlude

* If you desire prayer, there will be members from the prayer team up front following the service. *

 






- ADULT BIBLE FELLOWSHIP -

 

Classroom #1 (Chaim - 20's & 30's)
   Teacher:      
Ross Olson

Classroom #2 (Fidelis/ Maranatha - Seniors)
   Teacher:      Lowell Larson

Classroom #3 (Agape - 40's & 50's)
   Teacher:      
John Easterwood

Classroom #4 (Seekers Class - Intl. Students)
   Facilitators:    Delores and David Huanca
   Resource:       Joy F.

Classroom #6 (Sojourners - 30's & 40's)
   Teachers:      
Mark Poston/ Lori Peterson

Balcony     (Jr. High School)
   Teachers:      
Deb Smith and Eric Twietmeyer

Lower Level (Sr. High School)
   Teachers:      
Julie & Wayne Danielson







THE GROUP CONNECTION

Get the most out of the 40 Days of Purpose!

Get plugged in to a Sunday School Class!

It's not hard; only a 5-week commitment!

Here's your chance to meet some new friends!

~ Don't miss out - get connected ~

TODAY at 11:00 AM

 






- EVENTS THIS WEEK -

October 20-26, 2002

TODAY
10:30-11:00 AM   Fellowship time in the gym
11:00 AM   Sunday School Classes
4:30 PM   Youth return from Fall Fling
7:00 PM   Finance & Property Board Meeting

MONDAY
5:45 PM   Dinner & a Movie Neighborhood Dinner
7:30 PM   Women's Study (Darla Melander's Home)

TUESDAY
7:00 PM   Choir Practice
8:15 PM   Worship Ensemble

WEDNESDAY
9:30 AM   Women's Neighborhood Bible Study
6:30 PM   Children's Activities
   Nursery   Infants to age 2
   Tree Climbers   Boys, grades 1-2
   Stockade   Boys, grades 3-6
   Girls' Club   Girls, grades 1-6
6:30 PM   Youth Group
7:00 PM   Prayer Time
8:45 PM   Men's Basketball & Devotions

SATURDAY
9:00 AM -Noon   Music Rehearsal
12:30 PM   Chaim Class Social
Emma Krumbees Apple Orchard
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Meet at church to carpool.
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The cost is $3 per person.
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If you have questions, call Vanessa Beckett at (612) 721-6885.






Welcome! You are invited to join us for the fellowship time in the gym following the worship service. Please fill out the Welcome Card, so that we can send you a letter and give you a phone call. Your name will not be put on a mailing list. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 612-827-4705.

 






WE INVITE YOU BACK NEXT SUNDAY

October 27th, 2002

9:30 -10:30 AM   Pastor Joel Sutton
40 Days of Purpose
You Were Formed For God's Family - FELLOWSHIP






Staff

Joel Sutton (joel.sutton {at} firstfreechurch.org)

Senior Pastor

Eric Twietmeyer (eric {at} firstfreechurch.org)

Worship/Student Ministry

Bob Chapman (bobandlois {at} EFCM.net)

Visitation Pastor

Russ Anteronen (russ-mail2 {at} juno.com)

Liaison to the Community

Barb Olson

Organist

Debbie Smith (deborah.smith {at} interalia.com)

Pianist

Dan Larson and Brian Mondy (monbrij {at} bethel.edu)

Janitors

Cindy Sawyer (cindy.sawyer {at} firstfreechurch.org)

Office Administrator

Donna Larson (donna.larson {at} firstfreechurch.org)

Office Assistant

 






40 Days of Purpose: Purpose #2, Fellowship

Next week we will learn about the second purpose,

Fellowship. We were formed to be a part of God's family. It's not too late to join one of the Adult Bible Fellowship Classes that are listed in the bulletin!

 






- NEWS & NOTES -

Julie Danielson will be sharing her testimony with us during the worship service this morning. Many know that Julie has a special heart for worship. She has been a believer for nine years and has been attending our church for 8 ½ years. She grew up on a farm near Langdon, ND. She is married to Wayne Danielson and works as a Controller for Frandsen Financial.

Calling all orchestra instrumentalists! You are invited to rehearse with us next Saturday, October 26, at 10:00 AM in preparation for playing on Sunday, October 27. Music may be checked out from the crate under the front pew. For more information, contact Eric Twietmeyer through the church office.

Choir Rehearsal will begin Tuesday, October 22, 7:00-8:00 PM. Rehearsals will be weekly until the final production on Sunday, December 15. Please arrive at 6:45 and be ready to sing by 7:00. Worship Ensemble will meet from 8:15-9:00 Tuesday evenings.

Guild and all ladies welcome! On Tuesday, November 5, at 1:00 PM, come and hear Melinda Ludwiczak from the Skyway Senior Center share a one-hour program called, "Memory Magic."

Attention anyone free on Wednesday mornings, we need you! Would you be willing to help some young moms attend Bible Study by helping care for their children in the nursery? Please contact Marilyn Fisher at (612) 724-9311 if you can help.

The Women's Bible Study at Darla Melander's home has been changed to Monday evenings at 7:30 PM.

The Dinner & a Movie Outreach will be held Monday, October 21, at 5:45 PM. One or two volunteers are needed the day of the event for a few hours between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and several more are needed to help with clean up. Contact: Rose Hecker.

Washing Machine wanted in good condition (cheap or free) for refugee house. Call Bob Goodman at (952) 435-6007.

Chinese/ American afternoon Sunday, November 17th. Could you host a Chinese student for a meal and then bring them to a short outreach program? Contact Glenn Kenadjian at (612) 722-3657.

 

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A Thought From God's Word:
There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called—one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. [Ephesians 4:4-6]