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WORSHIP CELEBRATION

November 3, 2002 (Communion)

Prelude

Opening Song

"Everyone Arise"

Welcome & Greeting

Praise

"All Creatures of Our God and King"

(Hymnal #64, vv. 1,3,4, & 5)

"Shout to the North"

The Witness Stand

Worship Song

"Power of Your Love"

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

Prayer & Offering

Message   Pastor Joel Sutton

"Created to Become Like Christ - Maturity"

Romans 8:28-29 (pew Bible page 1097)

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Communion

   Bread

   Cup

Closing Song

'May the Mind of Christ, My Savior"

(Hymnal #390, vv. 1, 2, 4, & 5)

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
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 -

November 3 - 9, 2002

  TODAY
10:30-11:00 AM   Fellowship time in the gym
10:50-11:20 AM   Children's Choir (k-6th grade)
11:00 AM   Sunday School Classes
6:00 PM   Commissions
MONDAY
7:30 PM   Women's Study
(Darla Melander's Home)
TUESDAY
1:00 PM   Women's Guild - Memory Magic
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
6:30-8:30 PM   Youth Group
7:00 PM   Prayer Time
8:45 PM   Men's Basketball & Devotions
SATURDAY
9:00 AM - Noon   Band Rehearsal







Saturday, November 9, 9:00 AM - Noon
Let's get the church building winterized!
Bring your rakes and brooms.
We will focus on clearing leaves, clearing gutters, hooking up roof cables, etc.




Welcome Visitors! 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, call us at 612-827-4705.






WE INVITE YOU BACK NEXT SUNDAY
November 10, 2002 (Angel Tree Kickoff)
9:30 -10:30 AM   Pastor Joel Sutton
40 Days of Purpose
You Were Shaped for Serving God
12:30 PM   Overcomers' Lunch at Steak 'n Ale
3:00 PM   Bridal Shower for Susan Mondy






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: #4, Serving God
Today marks the half-way point of the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign. If you have fallen behind in your reading,
don't fret! Just pick up today with Chapter 22,
"Created to Become Like Christ" and get back in step!
 







- NEWS & NOTES -
 
Tim Audette will be sharing his testimony with us during the worship service this morning
. He has been a Christian for 14 years and has been married to Brenda (Symington) Audette for 2 ½ years. They have two daughters, Olivia and Daisy. Tim is currently working as a Network Engineer for Medtronic and grew up in Osseo, Minnesota.

Do you need the Purpose Driven Life book? Pick up your copy today in the church foyer.

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

The Council
will meet Monday, November 11, 7:00 PM, at Ross Olson's home. Don't miss the Quarterly Business Meeting on Tuesday, November 12, at 7:30 PM.

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.

Choir Rehearsal, Tuesday, November 5, 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 program called, "Memory Magic." Come prepared for the Christmas Offering for our missionaries.

An Election Prayer Meeting 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. Voter guides are available at www.mnvoter.com for each zip code.

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:
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord [Psalm 150:6]