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Worship Celebration

December 6^th, 2009

Prelude

"Jesus, Oh What A Wonderful Child"
"Go Tell It On The Mountain"
"What Child Is This?"

Welcome

Offering

"Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)"

(Children dismissed 2^nd Service)

Message Pastor Joel Sutton
"Peace On Earth"
Isaiah 11:6-9 (Pew Bible Pg. 674)
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Communion

Choir    "The One"

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.

Children/Youth

Sunday Morning Schedule

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

Creekside Bible Time
Children's Bible Time (K-6) 9:30-10:30 AM
Creekside Kids (K-3) meet in Creekside Rooms #102 A-D
Creekside Kids (4) meet in Room #101
Creekside Explorers (5-6) meet in Rooms #301 - 302

10:30-10:55 AM:
K-3 Friends' Corner: Room #102
4-6 Friends' Corner: Room #101
Children's Church (K-6) 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Grades K-3 - Room 102; Grades 4-6 - Room 101

Youth Church (Gr. 7-12), 9:30 AM, Room 108/107
 
6:30 PM Wednesday
Christian Service Brigade and Girls Rock! (Gr. 1-6)
Zion Youth Group (Gr. 7-12)

Adult Bible Fellowships

9:30 AM
Life (Room #104) ~ Jeff & Andrea Spranger
   Singles, Couples & Parents with Young Children - 30s
Parents of Teenagers (Room #103) ~ Jim & Joyce Friesen
Sojourners (Room #105) ~ Vince & Heidi 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
Agape (Room #103) ~ Mark & Deb Holman
    Singles & Couples - 50s & 60s
Seekers (Room #108) ~ Audrey Sollie, Bob Gu, & Steve Mondy
   Multi-culture Class
Seniors (Room #105) ~ Char Boyles and Bob Chapman
   Singles & Couples - 65+
Makarios (Room #104) ~ Eric & Susan Stabnow
   Singles, Couples & Newlyweds in their 20s
Prayer Group (Library) ~ Facilitator: Grace Elasky

Small Group Bible Studies available!
Contact Jenn Bartle at jenn.bartle {at} gmail.com

Events this Week

December 6-12, 2009

Today
9:30 AM  Worship Service
   Youth Church Meet in Rm. 108
  ABFs
11:00 AM Worship Service
  ABFs
12:15 PM  Seekers' Christmas Party
12:15 PM  Cross-Generational Orchestra Rehearsal
4:00 PM  CoRe

Monday
4:30 PM  Grief Coalition
8:30 PM  Men's Basketball

Tuesday
9:00 AM  White Cross
6:45 PM  Choir
7:45 PM  Worship Team

Wednesday
6:30 PM  Clubs
6:30 PM  Youth Group
6:45 PM  Prayer

Saturday
8:00 AM  Men's Fellowship
6:00 PM  Agape Christmas Party (@ Symingtons')

Christmas Eve Service

4:00 PM

"What Does Jesus Want For Christmas?"

Luke 1-2

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

December 13, 2009

9:30 AM   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
   "A Banner Day" - Isaiah 11:10-16
9:30 AM   Children's Bible Time (K-6)
9:30 AM   Youth Church (Gr. 7-12)
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 (Dismissed from Service)
11:00 AM   ABFs: Seekers, Agape, Seniors, Metamorphosis, Makarios & Prayer Group
12:15 PM   Seekers' Potluck
12:15 PM   Cross-Generational Orchestra Rehearsal
4:00 PM    CoRe

Staff

Serve a Meal!

All are invited to come help serve a meal and meet street people, many of whom love Jesus, at the Marie Sandvik Center (11th Ave & Fanklin). When: December 20th, 6-9 PM.

Marie Sandvik is a Christian based non-profit charitable organization providing for the material and spiritual needs of the poor living in the inner city. This will be a great opportunity for anyone of any age to experience the joy of serving and loving others who are less fortunate during the Christmas season.

News & Notes

Invite a friend to church! Pick up Christmas invitations with our current sermon series on them at the Welcome Desk!

Calling Band/Orchestra players:  Those in 7^th grade-adults are invited to play with the Cross-Generational Orchestra on Dec. 20^th.  Rehearsals are as follows: Today & Dec. 13^th at 12:15-1:15 PM (Lunch included); Sat., Dec. 19^th at 9:30-11 AM.  Music is available today!  Qs? Contact Pastor Eric.

Plan Ahead! We will be having one service at 9:30 AM on December 27^th. ABFs (except Seekers) will not be meeting.

Child Dedication: On Sunday, January 17^th, you will have an opportunity to dedicate your child to the Lord. Please contact the church office (olivia.lueth {at} firstfreechurch.org) if you would like to participate.

First Free's new property (house at 5155 Chicago) is available for rent! If you know of anyone who needs a house, please have them contact the church office. Rental rate is $900 a month plus utilities. More information on the house and lease can be available after serious interest is established.

The church office is updating First Free's offering envelope mailing list. These envelopes have your specific giving number on them and help our offering counters to assign proper fund designation. If you would like to be added to next quarter's list, please contact Olivia at olivia.lueth {at} firstfreechurch.org or call the church office.

Fiscal YTD Giving:  Local Ministries: $371,694 Budget: $408,098
November 29, 2009            Outreach: $93,209 Budget: $104,764

Inter-Generational Men's Fellowship!

This Saturday
8:00-9:30 AM

• Continental Breakfast
• Short Talk by Tim Olson
• Round Table Discussion
• Grandpas, Dads, and Sons Welcome!

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