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WORSHIP CELEBRATION
December 1, 2002 - Characters of Christmas
Prelude
Welcome
Praise through Song
"Shine, Jesus Shine"
"That's Why We Praise Him"
Monologue - Zechariah
Advent Wreath - Carol Dale
Scripture Reading - Isaiah
40:3-5
Baby Dedication - The Wehrman
Family
Prayer
Offering
Offertory
(Children, K - grade 6, dismissed for Children's Worship)
Message Pastor Joel
Sutton
John the Baptist: "How Prepared Are
You?"
Luke 3:1-18, pew Bible page
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Communion
Bread
Cup- "Power of Your Love"
Closing Hymn
"My Jesus, I Love Thee"
(Hymnal #364, vv. 1, 2, & 4)
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
Teacher:
Joy F.
Classroom #5 (Spanish Bible Study)
Teacher:
Quique Fernandez
Classroom #6 (Sojourners - 30's & 40's)
Teacher:
Pastor Joel Sutton
Balcony (Jr. High School)
Teachers:
Deb Smith and Eric Twietmeyer
Lower Level (Sr. High School)
Teachers: Wayne & Julie
Danielson
The Characters of Christmas
December 8
Mary Luke 1:26-38
December 15
Joseph Matthew 1:18-25
December 22
Magi Matthew
2:1-12
December 24 The
Shepherds Luke 2:8-20
December 29
Anna Luke 2:36-38
- EVENTS THIS WEEK -
December 1 - 7, 2002
TODAY
10:30-11:30 AM Fellowship time in the
gym
10:50 - 11:20 AM Children's Practice (K-6
grade)
11:00 AM Sunday School Classes
6:00 PM Commissions
7:00 PM Finance & Property Meeting
MONDAY
10:00 AM Staff Meeting
7:30 PM Women's Study
(Darla Melander's Home)
TUESDAY
12:30 PM Women's Guild Christmas Lunch
(See News & Notes for complete
details!)
WEDNESDAY
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
FRIDAY
Fidelis Christmas Social
(Get complete details during class)
SATURDAY
9:00 AM - Noon Choir & Orchestra
Rehearsal
10:00 AM Sojourners' Outing
(Meet at church to van pool)
4:00 PM Svenskarnas Dag Concert &
Dinner
(Call Marcia Hibst for tickets)
5:00 PM Chaim Class Social
(Meet at Jon & Carrie Boyum's home)
Welcome Guests! 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
December 8th, 2002
9:30 -11:00 AM Pastor Joel Sutton
Mary
"How Responsive Are
You?"
Luke 1:26-38
Noon Angel Tree Gift Wrapping & Pizza Party
12:30 PM Overcomers' Lunch at Steak 'n
Ale
4:00 PM Children's Program Practice
6:00 PM Agape Social
(Meet at Timber Lodge Steakhouse)
Staff
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Joel Sutton (joel.sutton {at} firstfreechurch.org)
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Senior Pastor
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Eric Twietmeyer (eric {at} firstfreechurch.org)
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Worship/Student Ministry
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Bob Chapman (bobandlois {at} EFCM.net)
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Visitation Pastor
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Russ Anteronen (russ-mail2 {at} juno.com)
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Liaison to the Community
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Barb Olson
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Organist
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Debbie Smith (deborah.smith {at} interalia.com)
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Pianist
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Scott Beckett (scott.beckett {at} firstfreechurch.org)
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Custodian
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Dan Larson
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Janitor
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Cindy Sawyer (cindy.sawyer {at} firstfreechurch.org)
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Office Administrator
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Donna Larson (donna.larson {at} firstfreechurch.org)
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Office Assistant
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- NEWS & NOTES -
Geoff & Mary Beth Wehrman will be dedicating their son,
Preston, this morning. Let's dedicate ourselves as a congregation to
help, love, and support this family.
Women's Christmas Luncheon, Tuesday, December 3, 12:30 PM, at
Point of France (6566 France Ave. So). Make your reservation with Gen
Erickson or Marilyn Vatsaas ($3). Marilyn Healy, our guest, will
present her heart-warming ministry on Children's Shelter of
Cebu. You won't want to miss this! Also, bring your shoebox gifts
for Marie Sandvik Mission.
Jim Forstrom, EFCA Archivist, will be at our church today. He
will have a new book available for sale during our fellowship time
called A Living Legacy - A Pictorial History of the EFCA. The
cost is $20 (including tax).
Chaim Class Social, Let the Joy Begin, Saturday,
December 7, 5:00 PM, at Jon & Carrie Boyum's house (7432 Chicago
Avenue South). It's a potluck so bring a dish to share. Also, please
bring a white elephant gift per person attending the party. RSVP to
Vanessa Beckett at (612) 721-6885.
Sojourner's Class Christmas Social will be held on Saturday,
December 7th. Meet at church at 10:00 AM. We will take the
van to Goldenman's Christmas Tree Farm in Zimmerman. More information
will be available in class this morning. If you have questions, call
Lori Peterson at (612) 722-9793.
The Agape Christmas Banquet will be held at the Timber
Lodge Steakhouse (see Agape Loveletter for map), Sunday,
December 8 at 6:00 PM. Greg Anderson, a blind singer and keyboard
artist, will perform many Christmas selections.
Would you be willing to donate a dozen Christmas cookies for
the Dinner & Movie Outreach on December 16 at 5:45 PM? If
you can help, please contact Rose Hecker by December 14th.
Could you help make props for the Children's Christmas Program
on December 22? The props are quite simple (stars, moon, and camels).
Call Holly Powers at (612) 824-2972.
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the Manna
Lifeline food drive. We received over 100 bags of groceries. The
food has been delivered to Salem House food shelf. Thank you to
all who organized this, as well!
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