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Worship Celebration

Easter Sunday - April 12, 2009

Prelude

Choir "Christ Victorious"

Welcome

Choir "Christ The Lord Is Risen Today"

"Amazing Grace"

Prayer

Offering

(Children dismissed)

Message    Pastor Joel Sutton
"Beyond The Cross"
1 Corinthians 15 (Pew Bible Pg. 1116-1117)
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"When I Think About The Lord"
"Alive Forever Amen"
"Resurrection Chant"

Benediction

Postlude

Welcome Guests

If you are new to First Free, we extend a special welcome to you today. We invite you to stop by the Welcome Center to receive a gift and information about our church.

Creekside Friends

Sunday Morning Schedule

9:30 -12:00 PM:
Nursery (Infant-2 Years)
Cuddlebugs (Infant-Age 1) & Creepers (Ages 1-2)
2's Treehouse (2 Years) Climbers
Preschool (3-5 Years)
Hoppers (Age 3) & Critters (Ages 4-5)
Parents, please sign your child in.

Creekside Bible Time
There will not be Bible Time this week.
Children will be dismissed to Children's Church from both services.
Normal scheduling will resume next Sunday.

Creekside Children's Church
Children's Church (K-6)
10:00-10:30 AM
11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Grades K-1 - Room 102; Grades 2-3 - Room 101; Grades 4-6 - Room 302

Creekside Clubs 6:30PM Wednesday

Christian Service Brigade and Girls Rock! (Gr. 1-6)
 

Adult Bible Fellowships

9:30 AM
Life (Room #103) ~ Jon & Carrie Boyum
   Singles, Couples & Families - 30s & Early 40s
Parents of Teenagers (Room #104) ~ Jim & Joyce Friesen
Sojourners (Room #105) ~ Vince St. Clair
   Singles, Couples & Families - Late 30s, 40s, Early 50s
11:00 AM
Metamorphosis (Room #109) ~ Wayne & Julie Danielson
   Post High School, College & Early Career
Seekers (Room #108) ~ Audrey Sollie, Bob Gu, & Steve Mondy
   Multi-culture Class
Seniors (Room #105) ~ Ralph Roberts and Char Boyles
   Singles & Couples - 65+
Agape (Room #103) ~ David & Pam Kriesel-Koll
   Singles & Couples - 50s & 60s
Makarios (Room #104) ~ Jay & Heidi Pound
   Singles, Couples & Newlyweds in their 20s
Prayer Group (Library) ~ Facilitator: Grace Elasky
 
Weekly/Bi-Monthly Small Group Bible Studies available!
Contact Jenn Bartle at jenn.bartle {at} gmail.com.

Events this Week

April 12-18, 2009

Today
9:30 AM  Worship Service
9:30 AM   Youth Church Meet in Rm. 108
   ABFs will not be meeting today.
10:15 AM  Continental Easter Breakfast
11:00 AM  Worship Service
    ABFs will not be meeting today.

Tuesday
9:30 AM  North Central District Senior Luncheon
   * No White Cross*
6:45 PM  Choir
8:00 PM  Worship Team

Wednesday
9:30 AM  Women's Neighborhood Bible Study
5:00 PM  Children's Musical Rehearsal
6:30 PM  Clubs & Youth Group
6:45 PM  Prayer

Thursday
7:00PM  MOPS

Friday
9:15 AM  MOPS

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

April 19, 2009

9:30 AM   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
   "Getting Our Finances In Line" - Financial Wisdom in Tough Times: I - 1 Chronicles 29:10-19
9:30 AM   Children's Bible Time (K-6)
9:30 AM   Youth Church (7-12^th grade)
9:30 AM   ABFs: Life, Parents of Teens, Sojourners
10:30 AM   Friends' Corner
11:00 AM   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
11:00 AM   K-6 Children's Church (Kids dismissed from service)
11:00 AM   ABFs: Seekers, Agape, Seniors, Metamorphosis, Makarios & Prayer Group
12:00 PM   Seekers' Potluck
12:30 PM   Thanks a Latté Lunch

Staff

Ministry Opportunities Corner

Open Arms of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Volunteer! Open Arms prepares and delivers free meals specifically tailored to meet the nutrition needs of individuals living with serious and life-threatening diseases. Help is needed in the kitchen, office, and meal delivery areas. If you'd like to give of your time, call 612-872-1152.

If you would like to submit a Ministry Opportunity, email olivia.lueth {at} firstfreechurch.org.

News & Notes

Those registered to attend the North Central District Senior Celebration should arrive at First Free by 9:30 AM on Tuesday. Enjoy your day of inspiration and fellowship.

Two great ways to connect at First Free! Class 101: Exploring Church Membership-Come learn about who we are, what we believe, and where we are going as a church.
Class 201: How to Grow Deeper-Focus on four core spiritual habits that will help you deepen your faith.
April 26^th, 4-8 PM, Dinner Provided, RSVP to church office

Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for April 26^th. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate.

Upcoming Series: Financial Wisdom in Tough Times
In these days of financial worry and stress, who are you listening to? Wall Street? Congress? …God? This next month we'll look for some financial wisdom that you can take to the bank.

The Seniors ABF will be having a potluck on Tuesday, April 21^st at 4:00 PM in room 105! Come enjoy supper together!

The final Creekside Clubs for this year will be on Wed., April 29

Stockade and TreeClimbers and their families! Start your engines for the Pinewood Derby and Potluck Dinner on Friday, May 1 at 6:00 pm. Join the fun!

The Annual Meeting of the church will be on Monday, May 11^th at 7:00 PM

"Come, Messiah, Come" our Children's Musical performances will be on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, times TBA. Mark your calendars and come to enjoy this musical!

Fiscal YTD Giving:  Local Ministries: $562,116  Budget: $582,357
March 29, 2009            Outreach: $149,357   Budget: $155,650

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