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WORSHIP CELEBRATION

October 27, 2002

 

Prelude

Welcome

Worship Through Song

"All Things Are Possible"

"We Are God's People" (Hymnal #283)

Prayer

Offertory

The Witness Stand

Worship Through Song

"Power of Your Love"

"We Fall Down"

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

Message   Pastor Joel Sutton
"Formed for God's Family - Fellowship"

Acts 2:41-47
(pew Bible page 1057)

View the Sermon Outline

"They'll Know We are Christians" (Hymnal #284)

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
 






~ A Special Ministry Opportunity ~ 

  • We as a church anticipate ministering to neighborhood children of prisoners through Angel Tree this Christmas!
  • We have an immediate need for people with phone skills and who like to make Christmas lists to contact the Angel Tree families.
  • If you possess the above gifts and are available, please contact Julie Danielson at (612) 869-0874 or Marilyn Fisher at (612) 724-9311 ASAP.
  • Angel Tree kickoff Sunday will be November 10th.





- EVENTS THIS WEEK -

October 27 - November 2, 2002

TODAY
10:30-11:00 AM   Fellowship time in the gym
11:00 AM   Sunday School Classes

MONDAY
7:30 PM   Women's Study (Darla Melander's Home)

TUESDAY
6:45 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
- No Youth Group -
7:00 PM   Prayer Time
8:45 PM   Men's Basketball & Devotions 






Jr. & Sr. High Mystery Dinner Party - October 31st

  • Enjoy great fun and some SCARY food at Friesen's Home (9340 Quinn Road).
  • Meet at 5:45 PM at church to carpool.
  • Bring a friend to this strange event.
  • Costumes are optional.
  • RSVP to Eric Twietmeyer by October 30.
  • Sign up or call the office at (612) 827-4705, Extension Boo-Haa-Haa-Haa.





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

November 3rd, 2002

9:30 -10:30 AM   Pastor Joel Sutton
40 Days of Purpose
You Were Created to Become Like Christ






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: #3, Maturity

God created you to become like Christ, and He uses various influences to change you into His image.

Some influences are obvious, like Bible memory and daily scripture reading. Other influences are more mysterious.

Come back next week and discover God's plan for your growth.

 






- NEWS & NOTES - 

Alema Erickson will be sharing her testimony with us during the worship service this morning. She has been a Christian for 28 years and has been attending First Free for six months. She is married to Mark Erickson, and they have three children, Elijah, 8 years, Zachary, 18 months, and Gavin, 2 months. Alema is a Behavior Analyst for the State of Minnesota.

Congratulations to Theresa Goodman and Dan Hebert who were married at First Free Church on October 12th. Their new address is 1411 8th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN 55901.

A Bridal Shower will be held for Susan Mondy on Sunday, November 10th, at 3:00 PM. Susan is registered at Marshal Fields, Crate & Barrel, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and at Sears.

You are invited to an open house for Jim & Patty Rodine's 50th Wedding Anniversary. It will be held on Sunday, November 10th, at Lakewood Free Church, 2600 East County Road E., White Bear Lake, from 2:00-5:00 PM. Your presence would be a gift.

Choir Rehearsal, Tuesday, October 29, 6:45-8:00 PM. Rehearsals will be weekly until the concert on Sunday, December 15. Please arrive at 6:45 and be ready for warm-ups by 6:50 PM. Worship Ensemble will meet from 8:15-9:00 on 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."

Elections are coming, please be in prayer for God to put into place people who will lead us in integrity and godliness. Voter guides are available at www.mnvoter.com for each zip code.

A Prayer Meeting in preparation for the November 5th elections will be held on Monday, November 4, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Come for the entire time or only a portion. Our own Joy F. will be leading this event located at Ridgewood Church in their Fireside Room. Call Ridgewood at (952) 474-0858 for directions.

If you had to miss the Simulcast for the 40 Days of Purpose, Contact Bob Chapman at (612) 827-6513 to check out the video.

 

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This document last modified on Monday, September 29, 2008  

A Thought From God's Word:
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." [John 15:5-6]