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Worship Celebration

June 22, 2008


Prelude

Welcome

Scripture Reading - Psalm 62:1-2

"The Solid Rock"   (Hymnal #404, vv. 1, 3, 4)
"Indescribable"
"Your Name"

Prayer

Children's Message (2nd Service)

Message    Pastor Joel Sutton
Why Does Jesus Make Me so Nervous?
"A Firm Foundation"
Matthew 7:24-27, pew Bible page 939
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Offering

"How Firm a Foundation"   (Hymnal #275, vv. 1-4)
"Say So"

Benediction

Postlude

 






Summer Schedule (Through July 27)

Children & Adult Classes at 9:30 am

Cuddlebugs: Infant-Age 1

Crawlers: Ages 1-2

9:30-Noon, Room 205

9:30-Noon, Room 204

Hoppers: Ages 3

Critters: Ages 4-5

9:30-Noon, Room 202

9:30-Noon, Room 203

Creekside Kids: K-2

Creekside Explorers: 3-5

6th grade enters Jr. High

9:30-10:30, Room 102

9:30 10:30, Room 101 9:30-10:30, Room 108

Youth Church: 7-12

9:30-10:30, Room 108

LIFE:

20'S, 30's, early 40's

9:30-10:30, Room 103

SOJOURNERS:

Late 30's, 40's, early 50's

9:30-10:30, Room 105

PARENTS of TEENS:

40's, early 50's

9:30-10:30, Room 104


Activities at 10:30 am

Fellowship Time

10:30-11:00, Gym

No Friends Corner, K-5

During Summer


Children & Adult Classes at 11:00 am

Cuddlebugs: Infant-Age 1

Crawlers: Ages 1-2

11:00-Noon, Room 205

11:00-Noon, Room 204

Hoppers: Ages 3

Critters: Ages 4-5

11:00-Noon, Room 202

11:00-Noon, Room 203

METAMORPHOSIS:

Post High, College, Career

11:00-Noon, Room 109

MAKARIOS:

Singles & Couples in 20's

11:00-Noon, Room 104

SENIORS & AGAPE COMBINE for Summer

Singles & Couples 50 -65+

11:00-Noon, Room 105

Joy & Bruce F.

Book of Isaiah

SEEKERS:

Multi-culture Class

11:00-Noon, Room 108

PRAYER TIME:

All Ages

 

11:00-Noon, Library

 






Events this Week

June 22-28, 2008

Today
9:30 AM   Worship Service

   Youth Church   Room 108
   ABFs
10:30 AM   Fellowship Time in the Gym
11:00 AM   Worship Service
   ABFs

12:00 PM   VBC Setup & Pizza Lunch

Monday
9:00 AM - Noon   Power Lab VBC
9:00 PM   Men's Basketball

Tuesday
9:00 AM - Noon   Power Lab VBC
7:30 PM   Worship Team

Wednesday
9:00 AM - Noon   Power Lab VBC
6:00 - 10:00 PM   Youth Group
6:45 PM   Prayer Meeting

Thursday
9:00 AM - Noon   Power Lab VBC
7:00 PM   Movie Night: "The God Man"

Friday
9:00 AM - Noon   Power Lab VBC

Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM   SD Mission Training






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

June 29, 2008

9:30 AM   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
   How to Whistle in the Dark: "Singing in the Face of Fear" - Psalm 27
9:30 AM   Children's Church (K-5)
9:30 AM   Youth Church (6-12th grade)
9:30 AM   ABFs: Life, Parents of Teens, Sojourners
10:30 AM   Fellowship Time
   No Friends' Corner, K-5
11:00 AM
   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
   No Children's Bible Time (K-5)
   
(Children sit with Parents in Service)
11:00 AM   ABFs: Seekers, Seniors & Agape Combine, Metamorphosis, Makarios & Prayer Time
12:00 PM   Seekers Potluck
 

 






Staff

Pastoral
Joel Sutton
joel.sutton {at} firstfreechurch.org
Senior Pastor
Eric Twietmeyer
eric {at} firstfreechurch.org
Worship & Connecting Pastor
Mark Meyers
mark.meyers {at} firstfreechurch.org
Youth Pastor
Ministry
Beth Brown
beth.brown {at} firstfreechurch.org
Children's Ministry Director
Sam Song
song0110 {at} umn.edu
Director of International Ministries
Dee Huanca & Maureen Juarez
parishnurses {at} firstfreechurch.org
Parish Nurses

 






News & Notes

Facebook Pictures: This is the last Sunday we will be taking pictures to update our Facebook. Find the camera in the gym at 10:30 AM or in the foyer at 12:00 Noon.

A Church Bridal Shower is planned for Janielle Bachelder, the fiancée of Ben Nordell, on Tuesday, July 1, 7:00 pm at church. They are registered at Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

The Crown Financial Small Group is a 10 week in-depth experience of what Scripture teaches about money and possessions. If you are interested in learning more, come to an informational meeting at church on Wednesday, July 9, at 7:00 pm in Room #103. Call Tim Audette with questions.

Life ABF is hosting a family service project on Saturday, July 12, at 10:00 am in the First Free gym. We will be making sandwiches for a homeless shelter, encouragement cards for children who are terminally ill, and blankets for children in crisis. Cost to participate is $35. If you are interested in participating or donating, call Vanessa Beckett.

VBC Power Lab Set-up is today at 12:00 Noon. Please stay after church and help set up. Pizza lunch provided!

VBC Power Lab begins Monday! Come check it out! More nursery caregivers are needed.

VBC Outreach: All are invited to come watch the movie, "The God Man" starring the Sorenson family on Thursday, June 26, at 7:00 pm in the gym. You can meet them, too!

Host a New Arrival from China: New students from China are arriving in late July - August to study at the U of MN. They need a place to stay for several days while they find regular housing. If you are interested, contact Bob & Joanne Kraftson with China Outreach at (651) 437-6806 or 303-7683.

Lake Baptisms & Church Picnic: Join us on Sunday, August 10, after the service for baptisms at Lake Nokomis and a picnic. If you are interested in being baptized, please call the church office at (612) 827-4705 or mark your Welcome Card.

Church Email Lists: Would you like to stay connected to our church family? Visit www.firstfreechurch.org/lists and follow the directions to sign up for the News and Prayer email lists. Contact Jeff Olson (jeff {at} olsonzoo.com) with questions.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $ 87,059 Budget: $100,793
June 1, 2008 Outreach: $ 26,291 Budget: $ 26,939


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