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Worship Celebration

February 24, 2008

Prelude

Welcome

"You Are Good"
"Everlasting God"

Video - "Amazing Grace" John Newton

"Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"
"Precious Lord, Take My Hand" (Hymnal #463)

(Children, K-6, are dismissed. Meet in the foyer.)

Offering

"Mercies Anew"

Prayer

Message    Pastor Joel Sutton
The Great Reversal: "The Delight of the Merciful"
Matthew 5:7, pew Bible page 936
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Benediction

Postlude

CHALLENGE MEMORY VERSE: (Matthew 5:7)
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."

Sunday Morning Schedule

Nursery (Infant-2 ½ Years)   9:30 -12:00 PM
*Cuddlebugs (Infant-Age 1) & *Crawlers (Ages 1-2 ½)
Preschool (2 ½-5 Years)   9:30 -12:00 PM
*Hoppers (Ages 2 ½ -3) & Critters (Ages 4-5)
Parents, please sign your child in. *Pagers available
* Children, K-6, will be dismissed from service. Meet in foyer.
* 9:30 & 11 AM activities for kids whose parents are in ABF.
 
Creekside Church (K-6)   9:30-10:30 AM
* Creekside Kids (K-3) meet in Creekside Room #102
* Creekside Explorers (4-6) meet in Room #101
 
K-3 Friends' Corner: Room #102   10:30-11:00 AM
4-6 Friends' Corner: Room #101   10:30-11:00 AM

Creekside Bible Time
Creekside Bible Time (K-6)   11:00 AM-12:00 PM
K-3 grades meet in Room #102 & 4-5 grades in Room #101
6^th grade meets in Room #301 (next to balcony)

Creekside Clubs Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Christian Service Brigade & Girls Rock! (grades 1-6)
 

Adult Bible Fellowships

9:30 AM

Seniors (Room #105) ~ Ralph Roberts and Char Boyles
   Singles & Couples - 65+

Parents of Teenagers (Room #104) ~ Jim & Joyce Friesen
   Singles & Couples - 40's

Sojourners (Room #103) ~ Troy Holliday
   Singles, Couples & Families - Late 30's, 40's, Early 50's

11:00 AM

Metamorphosis (Room #109) ~ Wayne & Julie Danielson
   Post High School, College & Early Career

Seekers (Room #108) ~ Audrey Sollie, Bob Gu, and Dee Huanca
   Multi-culture Class

Life (Room #103) ~ Jon & Carrie Boyum
   Singles, Couples & Young Families - 20's, 30's, Early 40's

Agape (Room #105) ~ David & Pam Kriesel-Koll
   Singles, Couples & Families in their 50's & 60's

Makarios (Room #104) ~ Jay & Heidi Pound
   Singles, Couples & Newlyweds in their 20's

Time of Prayer (Library) ~ Facilitator: Grace Elasky

Events this Week

February 24 - March 1, 2008

Today
9:30 AM   Worship Service
   Youth Church   Room 108
   ABF's
10:30 AM   Fellowship Time in the Gym
11:00 AM   Worship Service
   ABF's
12:00 PM   Seekers' Potluck
12:45 PM   Senior Singles' Lunch

Monday
9:00 PM   Men's Basketball

Tuesday
6:30 PM   McCrae Park Basketball
6:45 PM   Choir
8:00 PM   Worship Team

Wednesday
9:15 AM   Women's Neighborhood Bible Study
5:00 PM   Kids' Musical Practice
6:30 PM   Creekside Clubs
   Nursery: Workers & Prayer Group   Infants to age 5
   Tree Climbers   Boys, grades 1-2
   Stockade   Boys, grades 3-6
   Girls Rock!   Girls, grades 1-6
6:30 PM   Youth Group
6:45 PM   Prayer Meeting

Thursday
6:30 PM   McCrae Park Basketball
 

Terrace On Chicago

Annual Youth Summer Missions Fundraiser Dinner

Saturday, March 1^st, 2008

7:30 pm Seating Only

This is the LAST DAY to sign up!

Welcome Guests

We invite you to stop by the Welcome 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 Week

March 2, 2008 - Communion

9:30 AM   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
   THE GREAT REVERSAL: (Matthew 5:8)
   The Thrill of the Pure
9:30 AM   Children's Church (K-6)
9:30 AM   Youth Church (7-12^th grade)
9:30 AM   ABF's: Seniors, Parents of Teens, Sojourners
10:30 AM   Friends' Corner
10:30 AM   Fellowship Time
11:00 AM   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
11:00 AM   Children's Bible Time (K-6)
11:00 AM   ABFs: Seekers, Agape, Life (Chaim), Metamorphosis, Makarios & Prayer Time
12:00 PM   Seekers' Potluck
5:30 PM   F & P Board and Commissions
7:30 PM   Council
 

Staff

News & Notes

Our prayers go out to the family of Stan Johnson. Stan went home to be with the Lord on February 18. His memorial service will be held at First Free this summer. Memorials can be given to First Free Church or Bethany Covenant.

Senior Singles will meet for lunch this afternoon at 12:45 PM. Meet at Steak 'n Ale.

Children's Musical Sign-up: Rehearsals started Wednesday, February 20^th and will run each Wednesday from 5:00-6:00 PM at church. Supper will be served at 6:00 PM. The Musical is planned for Friday, April 25^th. If you have questions, please contact Jan Nyholm or Beth Brown.

Our updated 2008 Facebooks are available for you to pick up today in the foyer. These Facebooks will replace our old church directories. Addresses and phone numbers are listed in the back after the photos. The Facebook can also be printed from our website, www.firstfreechurch.org/facebook. For the password to open the Facebook, please contact the church office at info {at} firstfreechurch.org.

Women's Guild is planned for Tuesday, March 4, at 1:00 PM. Pastor Joel Sutton will be speaking.

Vacation Bible Camp is moving up to the week of June 23-27. Please note this when making your summer plans.

Baby Dedication: On Sunday, March 9, you will have an opportunity to dedicate your child to the Lord. Please mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate.

Fresh Encounter: Mark your calendars for our next Fresh Encounter Prayer & Praise Event on Sunday, March 16, at 6 PM.

THINKING SUMMER? THINK CAMP! First Free is again offering partial scholarships for students through high school age to attend Shamineau, Rock Ridge or Camp Nathanael. Pick up a scholarship application at the welcome center or Creekside Canteen. Camp information is also available at the Canteen. Deadline is April 1^st for the early bird discount; final deadline is May 1st. For more info contact Cheryl Vatsaas, 651-681-8606 or cheryl {at} vatsaas.org.

Salem Free has a need for a computer, monitor and printer for Homework Help. We are looking for a system that will be low cost or free. If you can help, please see Maureen Juarez.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $463,339 Budget: $469,806
Feb. 10, 2008 Outreach: $119,823 Budget: $ 129,375

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