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Worship Celebration

June 29, 2008


Prelude

Welcome

"O Worship the King"

HIS CHARACTER

Children's Message (2nd Service)

Prayer

Message    Pastor Joel Sutton
How to Whistle in the Dark
"Singing in the Face of Fear"
Psalm 27, pew Bible page 540
Sermon Notes Sermon Notes
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OUR RESPONSE TO HIS CHARACTER

Offering

"Be Still, My Soul"   (Hymnal #347, vv. 1-3)
"How Can I Keep From Singing
"It Is Good"
"You Never Let Go"

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 Fleming

Book of Isaiah

SEEKERS:

Multi-culture Class

11:00-Noon, Room 108

PRAYER TIME:

All Ages

 

11:00-Noon, Library

 




Events this Week

June 29 - July 5, 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   Seekers' Potluck

Monday
9:00 PM   Men's Basketball

Tuesday
7:00 PM   Bridal Shower for Janielle Bachelder
7:30 PM   Worship Team

Wednesday
6:00 - 9:30 PM   Youth Group
6:45 PM   Prayer Meeting

Friday
Office Closed

July 4th

 






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

July 6, 2008 - Communion

9:30 AM   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
   How to Whistle in the Dark
   
"When the Fight Seems Too Much" - 2 Chron. 20:1-30
No Adult Bible Fellowships Youth Church, or Children's Church (K-5)
10:30 AM   Fellowship Time
No Friends' Corner, K-5
No 11:00 AM Worship Service Today

 

 






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

A Big Thank You to each of you who contributed to the appeal for baby supplies for City Life Center. It was a great encouragement to those who distribute these supplies to the mothers who come for help. God bless you!

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.

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 at Lake Nokomis on Sunday, August 10, after the service, for baptisms 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.

The EFCA has established the Midwest Flood Relief fund and is accepting donations to help our impacted churches, and to help in the long term recovery and outreach in the communities affected by the crisis. Please send checks to: Midwest Flood Relief #21709-3990, 901 East 78th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55420-1300.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $106,551 Budget: $123,191
June 15, 2008 Outreach: $ 30,356 Budget: $ 32,926

 






Power Lab

  • Thanks to all who donated items for VBC! It was so appreciated!
  • Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who made VBC possible!

VBC LEADERSHIP TEAM
Beth Brown- Director
Colleen Guzman- Decorating
Jennifer Bartle- Decorating
Brenda Audette
Vanessa Beckett
Melinda Meyers
Johanna Holliday
Karna Anderson
Paulette Goodman

LAB CREW LEADERS
Jennifer Bartle
y-Tracy Brill-assist.
Mallory Hueckman
Maureen Juarez (MTW)
Becky Juarez (Th)
Dee Huanca (F)

LAB CREW LEADERS
y-Anthony Larson
y-Elsa McClun
Patty Mellema
y-Seth Mellema (Jr.)
Ross Olson
y-BJ Pierce
Diane Ryden
y-Ingrid Vatsaas
Katie Goodman
Shana Shrock-K
Katie Klenk
Aaron Buddensiek
Donna Larson
Marie Mondy
Luke Amstutz
y-Arianna Owens-assist.
Aaron Rusnak
Melissa Wray
Shawna Roberge
Cicy Song
Steve Mondy
Cheryl Vatsaas
Jason Edwall
Debbie Smith-assist.
William Klenk-assist.
Gretchen Henningsen
Rachel Olson
Julie Groethe
 
BEAKER'S PRESCHOOL
Brenda Audette- Director
Joi O'Dell-Crafts, Games
Marilyn Fisher-Bible Blast
y-Alicia Symington-Chadder
y-Rachel Byer-Chadder
Tracy Johnson-lab crew
Sharon Porter-lab crew
y-Olivia Audette-lab crew
y-Eve McClun
Jessica McWilliams

WACKY WORKS CRAFTS
Colleen Guzman-Leader
Sherie McClun
JoAnn Burns
Karale Grunditz
Heather Leier
y-Cherith Nelson
Molly Hauver
y-Vilma Hark
y-Nona Ericson
Bryce Miller

HYPERSPEED GAMES
Doug Brown-Leader
y-Zach Pierce
y-Carolyn Saulsberry
Amy VanErt Anderson
Kari Roller
Russ Anteronen

HYPERSPEED GAMES
Davante
Alex VanErt
Sarah Taylor
Darrick Anderson

SPOTLIGHT DRAMA
y-Luis Guzman
y-Anne Peterson

REGISTRATION
Karna Anderson- Leader
Doug Brown
Carolyn Berg
Amy VanErt Anderson

TEST TUBE TREATS
Vanessa Beckett- Leader
Paulette Goodman-Leader
Vi Fjellman
Karen Barrientos
Sara Gallagher
Unni Symington
Pam Ericson
y-Ken Mayo
Connor Peterson
Renee Warriner
Carrie Nordell
Lori Peterson
 
CHILDCARE (Baby Beakers)
Erika Garcia
Janet Whitehead
Beth Olson
y-Lydia Olson
Mary Bostrom
Carolyn Hilden
Jolean Berg

PHOTOGRAPHER
Kris Larson
Mark Larson
Lisa Cupersmith

SONIC SING & PLAY
FAITH FUSION FINALE
Eric Twietmeyer- music leader
Melinda Meyers - Drama
y-Luke Amstutz - Drama
y-Ken Mayo
y-Carolyn Saulsberry
y-Marolyn Saulsberry
y-Rachel Byer
y-Alicia Symington
y-William Klenk
Tom Morgan
Brian Gnecchi
 
 
BIBLE BLAST
Johanna Holliday-Leader
   Monday: Mark McClun    
   Tuesday: Laurie Asmus
   Wednesday: Kris Larson
   Thursday: Pastor Joel
   Friday: Troy Holliday
y-Andrew Holliday
y-Adam Caruso
y-Christian Vatsaas

CINEMA SCIENCE
Mark Meyers- Leader
y-Stuart Klenk
y-Alex Clinton
y-Marolyn Saulsberry

FAITH FUSION FINALE GUEST
Mon: Tom Hanschen 3M
Tues: Sorenson Family
Thurs.: Conrad Family

POWER LAB TECH STAFF
y-Anne Peterson
Debbie Smith (MWF)
Josh


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This document last modified on Saturday, July 19, 2008  

A Thought From God's Word:
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. [Colossians 3:15-17]