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Worship Celebration

October 1, 2006 - Communion

Prelude

Welcome

Scripture: Romans 8:32

"It Is Good"
"No Greater Love"
"Lavish Love, Abundant Beauty" -Hymnal #61, verses 1-3

Pastoral Prayer

Offering: "All the World"

(Children, grades K-6, are dismissed for Children's Church)

Message    Pastor Joel Sutton
"A Chip Off Our Father's Block"
1 Corinthians 8:1-8, pew Bible page 1110
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Communion
   Bread
   Cup

"I'd Rather Have Jesus" -Hymnal #517, verses 1-3

Benediction

Postlude

Creekside Friends Sunday Morning Schedule

Nursery (Infant-2 ½ Years)   8:30 am-12:00 Noon
   *Cuddlebugs (Infant-Age 1) & *Crawlers (Ages 1-2 ½)
Preschool (2 ½-5 Years)   8:30 am-12:00 Noon
   *Hoppers (Ages 2 ½ -3) & Critters (Ages 4-5)
Parents, please sign your child in.
  * Pagers available
 
Children are dismissed before the sermon during the Worship Services - meet in the foyer
 
*Creekside Children's Church (K-3)   Creekside Room 101
Creekside Junior Church (4-6)   Chaim Room 103
*Parents, please pick up your child following the service.

Friends' Corner (K-6) Creekside Room 101   9:30-9:50 am
Come to the Craft and Video Corners!

Creekside Bible Time
Creekside Kids (K-3) Creekside Room 101   9:50-10:45 am
Explorers (4-5) Loft A   9:50-10:45 am
Explorers (6) Loft B   9:50-10:45 am
 
Creekside Clubs
Girls Rock! (Girls - Grades 1-6)   6:30-8:00 pm
   "God is My Rock" ~ Psalm 18:2
Christian Service Brigade (Boys -Grades 1-6)   6:30-8:00 pm
   Boys' Annual Hot Dog Roast at Lake Nokomis!
    Meet at church at 6:30 pm on October 4^th
 

Sermon Series: Money Matters

Today             A Chip off Our Father's Block
October 8          How Not to Be Got
October 22       Investment Wisdom
October 29       Dangerous Discontentment
November 5       Walk in Wisdom
 

Events this Week

October 1-7, 2006

Today
8:30 AM   Worship Service
9:30 AM   Fellowship Time
9:30 AM   Friends' Corner
9:50 AM   Creekside Kids' Bible Time
9:50 AM   Youth Worship
9:50 AM   Adult Bible Fellowships & Prayer Time
11:00 AM   Worship Service
12:00 Noon   Seekers' Class Potluck
4:00 PM   101 Class & Dinner

Monday
9:00 PM   Men's Basketball

Tuesday
12:00 PM   Guild Potluck Lunch for Men & Women
6:45 PM   Choir
8:00 PM   Worship Team

Wednesday
9:30 AM   Women's Neighborhood Bible Study
6:30 PM   Creekside Clubs
   Nursery for Workers & Prayer   Infants to age 5
   Tree Climbers   Boys, grades 1-2
   Stockade   Boys, grades 3-6
   Girls' Rock!   Girls, grades 1-6
6:30 PM   Junior High FIRE
7:30 PM   Senior High FIRE
6:45 PM   Prayer Meeting

Thursday
7:00 PM   MOPS Group

Friday
9:30 AM   MOPS Group

Welcome Guests!

We invite you to stop by the Information Center to receive a gift and information about our church. Guest parking is available in the parking lot across the street from the church.

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

October 8, 2006

8:30 AM   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
      How Not to Be Got ~ Matthew 19:16-24
9:30 AM   Fellowship Time in the gym
9:30 AM   Friends' Corner
9:50 AM   Children's Bible Time, Youth Worship, Adult Bible Fellowships & Prayer Time
11:00 AM   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
12:00 PM   Reception for Bud & Beda Anderson
12:00 PM   Seekers' Potluck
5:30 PM   F & P and Commission Meetings
7:30 PM   Council Meeting
 

Staff

News & Notes

Blood pressure checks will be held today during Fellowship Time in the hallway outside of the gym.

101 Class, Exploring Church Membership: If you are ready to take the next step in your involvement with First Free, you need to come to this class. We will meet at 4:00 pm in Room #104 tonight. Please sign up at the Welcome Center. A light supper will be provided.

Men & Women are encouraged to attend the next Guild potluck lunch at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, October 3^rd. Glenn Hultstrand will be sharing about his dental ministry in Peru.

Boys' Brigade: It's time for the annual Christian Service Brigade Hot Dog Roast. Boys in grades 1-6 will meet at church at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 4. Their leaders will be driving them to Lake Nokomis. The boys need to remember their permission slips. Dads can come along, too!

Everyone is invited to a Farewell Reception for Bud & Beda Anderson on Sunday, October 8, 12:00 Noon, at church.

The Senior Singles' Lunch has been postponed to Sunday, October 15^th. Meet at 12:30 pm at Steak 'n Ale. If anyone is interested in being on the calling list, contact Char Boyles.

Small Group Study begins October 12: The Postons will be leading a Crown Financial Ministries 10-week small group on Thursday evenings, 7:00 pm, at their home. The in-depth teaching will provide biblically based answers to your financial questions or difficulties. Please contact Joel Burns THIS WEEK if you are interested or you have any questions at (612) 724-6510 or rexxsox {at} usfamily.net.

Attention Guests: If you've been checking out First Free, we want to get to know you better. You are invited to a lunch on October 15 immediately following the second service in Room #105. Please contact the church office at (612) 827-4705 or sign up at the Welcome Center if you are interested.

New Orleans Mission Trip: Ever think about serving in New Orleans? A mission trip is being planned for November 11-18^th. Contact John Symington if curious at (952) 835-1387.

Oboe, anyone? The church is looking to borrow an idle oboe for the orchestra. If you are willing or know of someone who is, please call Pastor Eric at (612) 827-4705.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $198,831 Budget: $250,650
Sept 24, 2006 Outreach: 59,531 Budget: $ 70,000

Outreach Weekend

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Outreach Weekend

October 13-15^th

Friday, October 13 at 6:30 pm:

• Agape, Makarios, and Chaim ABF's will meet at church for a North African potluck meal. Debra ____ will prepare the main dish. After the meal, they'll tell about their work in the south of France. Contact: Grace Vandervort-(612) 929-1040

Saturday, October 14 at 6:30 pm:

• Metamorphosis, Sojourners, and Seniors ABF's will meet at church for an evening dessert with Rocky & Rachel Bliss who are with TouchGlobal (formerly Compassion Ministries). Contact: Kris Larson-(612) 827-6267

Sunday, October 15, Morning Services:

• Tim A_______ (name protected for security reasons), Executive Director of EFCA ReachGlobal, will preach.

Adult Bible Fellowships:

Come and hear a panel discussion from missionaries that we support:

• Rocky & Rachel Bliss with TouchGlobal
• Ben & Debra ____ with EFCA IM in France

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