First Free Church Worship Service: December 22, 2002

Pray that each of the families that come to Manna Lifeline for food assistance will see Christ through the gift they receive.
Pray that those who serve at Manna Lifeline will be a witness to each of the families who are in need this Christmas season.

Welcome!

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 29th, 2002

9:30 -10:30 AM   Pastor Joel Sutton
   Anna
  "How Faithful Are You?"
    Luke 2:36-38
10:30 AM   Extended Fellowship Time
~ No Sunday School Classes ~

Staff

Pastoral
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
Office
Cindy Sawyer (cindy.sawyer {at} firstfreechurch.org)	Office Administrator
Donna Larson (donna.larson {at} firstfreechurch.org)	Office Assistant
Music
Barb Olson	Organist
Debbie Smith (deborah.smith {at} interalia.com)	Pianist
Custodial
Scott Beckett (scott.beckett {at} firstfreechurch.org)	Custodian

- NEWS & NOTES -

Special thanks to Barb Olson and Holly Powers for all the work they have done with the children in preparation for the Children's Christmas Program this morning!

There will be Children's Church for K-3 today following the Children's Christmas Program. The 4-6 graders will be going to Redeemer Residence after the program and during the donut time. If you have questions, see Ross Olson.

Many thanks to all who participated in the wonderful Choir & Orchestra Concert last week! We are especially thankful for our directors (Krista Luedtke, Jerry McDonald & Eric Twietmeyer) and accompanists (Debbie Smith & Barb Olson).

A Youth Group New Year's Eve Bash will begin at 9:00 PM at First Free Church on December 31^st. We will go sledding or have an activity in the gym. Then it's off to the Juarez home for food, a devotional, and a movie. If you would like to come or have any questions, please call Eric at (612) 910-1763.

On January 1^st the Chapmans will begin a one year Read Through the Bible small group. If you are interested in this, just write Bible Reading on your Welcome Card.

Women's Neighborhood Bible Study will begin Wednesday, January 8^th. They will be studying 1 John and James and will be focusing on Faith that Knows and Shows. If you have any questions contact Patty Mellema at (612) 822-7875.

The All-Church Christmas Card is in the foyer. Instead of buying Christmas cards for friends in our church, we ask you to sign the card and donate the money to St. Joseph's Home for Children. Just drop your designated gift marked "Christmas Card Fund" in the offering plate.

The First Free Church 2002 Advent Drama Series is being featured on the church website. Each week the script for the drama and dramatic photos will be added to the website at http://www.firstfreechurch.org/ministries/drama/index.html.

Interested in knowing more about First Free? On Sunday, January 12, a 4-week class, Exploring Church Membership, will begin at 11:00 AM. Call (612) 827-4705 in you are interested.

Just Do It - (Accept the Challenge) - coming in January! See the Caring Commission for complete details.

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This document last modified on Thursday, November 9, 2006

A Thought From God's Word:

The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever." And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying: "We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign." [Revelation 11:15-17]