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Worship Celebration

April 10, 2005

"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward
what is ahead, I press on toward the goal
to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." - Phil. 3:13b-14

Prelude

"Worship Christ the Risen King" (Hymnal #225)

Welcome & Announcements

"How Deep the Father's Love for Us"
"Crown Him with Many Crowns" (Hymnal #234)
"Better Is One Day"

Prayer & Commissioning: Parish Nurses

Offering
Offertory: "In the Secret"

Guests, your presence here today is your gift to us. The offering is for our members and regular attenders.

Message   Pastor Eric Twietmeyer
"A Pressing Matter"
Philippians 3:12-21, pew Bible Page 1140
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"The Potter's Hand"

Benediction

Postlude

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

Adult Bible Fellowships

Places for adults to connect and feel welcomed. If you are looking for a place to belong, try out one of our ABF's.

Young Adults - Post High to 25- Upstairs Loft
Teachers: Wayne & Julie Danielson

Chaim - 20's & 30's - Room 1
Teacher: Tim Audette

Sojourners - 30's & 40's - Room 3
Teacher: John Merry

Agape - 46-60 -Room 6 (Old Fireside Room)
Teacher: Al Tunberg

Seniors - Room 2
Concert of Prayer

Seekers Multi-culture Class - Room 4
Studies in Christian Living - Knowing Jesus Christ

Time of Prayer - Church Library
Facilitator: Grace Elasky

Children's Schedule

Children's Church during Worship
Preschool (ages 2 ½ to 5 years) begins at 9:30 AM.
Children (grades K-6) will be dismissed before the sermon during the worship service.

Children's Sunday School (K- 6) - Primary Room
10:30 AM   Craft Corner (after donuts)
11:00 AM   Children's Sunday School Classes

Nursery Care - Birth -2 ½ Years
Located Across From the Church Office on Main Level
Pick up your child during fellowship time.

Events this Week

April 10-16, 2005

Today
10:30 AM    Fellowship in the gym
10:30 AM   Children's Craft Corner (after donuts)
11:00 AM   Adult Bible Fellowships and Prayer Time
11:00 AM   Children's Sunday School
12:30 PM   Senior Singles Lunch at Steak 'n Ale
4:30 PM   Minnesota Vespers
6:00 PM   Children's Musical Practice

Monday - Annual Reports Due
9:00 PM   Men's Basketball

Tuesday
9:00 AM   White Cross
6:45 PM   Choir
8:00 PM   Worship Team

Wednesday
9:30 AM   Women's Neighborhood Bible Study
6:30 PM   Children's Clubs
   Nursery: Workers & Prayer Team   Infants to age 5
   Tree Climbers   Boys, grades 1-2
   Stockade   Boys, grades 3-6
   Girls' Club   Girls, grades 1-6
6:30-8:30 PM   Youth Group, The Fight - Key 9
7:00 PM   Prayer Team

Thursday
Noon   Senior Fellowship Potluck

Friday
9:30 AM   MOPS Group
 

Youth Fundraiser Lunch

• Sunday, May 1^st, after church in the gym
• Help our youth raise money for their summer mission trip to Saulte Ste. Marie

Welcome Guests!

• We invite you to stop by the Information Center to receive a gift and information about our church.
• Please join us downstairs in the gym for fellowship and refreshment following the worship service.

Visit Our Church Website: www.firstfreechurch.org

Our Purpose Statement

First Evangelical Free Church exists to:

BRING people into a relationship with Jesus, CONNECT them to God's family, MATURE them in their faith, and EQUIP them for ministry so God's name will be EXALTED.

We Invite You Back Next Sunday

April 17, 2005

9:30 AM   Worship Service - Pastor Joel Sutton
      Remedy for Anxiety: Philippians 4:1-9
10:30 AM   Fellowship Time in gym
11:00 AM   Adult Bible Fellowships, Sunday School, and Prayer Time
Noon   Nurture Appreciation Lunch
2:00 PM   Bridal Shower for Heidi Hultstrand
4:00 PM   Membership 101 Class
6:00 PM   Children's Musical Practice
 

Staff

News & Notes

Thank you for supporting us with prayer and finances on our recent dental mission trip to Peru. We saw hundreds of needy patients and were able to provide care and distribute toothbrushes in the name of Christ. More importantly, dozens prayed to receive Christ during their personal counseling time with local church leaders. We hope to share our experiences with you soon. Thanks again, Linda Beckett and Glenn & Apryl Hultstrand.

Parish Nursing: We warmly welcome Delores Huanca and Maureen Juarez as Parish Nurses for our church. They will assist Pastor Bob Chapman with visitation. Their new email address is: parishnurses{at}firstfreechurch.org. They will be commissioned during the service this morning. [More information]

The Outreach Commission will not meet tonight. You will be contacted with the new meeting date and time.

Senior Singles meet for lunch today, 12:30, at Steak 'n Ale.

Minnesota Vespers: First Free will be hosting this time of worship in the traditional style today at 4:30 PM. Men of Praise Choral Prelude will begin at 4:20 PM.

Senior Fellowship Potluck is planned for Thursday, April 14, 12:00 Noon at church. For more information, call Margaret Jensen at (952) 814-9294.

A Bridal Shower for Heidi Hultstrand will be held at First Free on Sunday, April 17, from 2:00-4:00 PM. Heidi is registered at Marshall Fields, Target, and J. C. Penny's.

Church Work Day: You can help get the church spruced up for spring on Saturday, April 30, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Refreshments will be available in the morning.

Malice in The Palace: Our children's spring musical is coming on Sunday, May 1, at 6:00 PM. The children's choir will present a creative story of queen Esther.

Exploring Church Membership - Class 101

• Sunday, April 17, 4:00-8:00 PM, at church
• A light dinner and child care will be provided
• To sign up, call the church office at (612) 827-4705

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