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Worship Celebration

December 13, 2009

Prelude

"Angels From The Realms Of Glory"   (Hymn #131, Vv. 1-4)

Choir "Festival Gloria"

Welcome

Children's Choir "Joy To The World"

Offering

"Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)"
"How Great Is Our God"

(Children dismissed 2^nd Service)

Message Pastor Joel Sutton
"A Banner Day"
Isaiah 11:10-16 (Pew Bible Pg. 674)
 Sermon Notes
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"Sing To The King"
"Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy)"

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
Clubs & Youth Group Will Resume on January 13^th!

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 13-19, 2009

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

Monday
8:30 PM  Men's Basketball

Tuesday
6:45 PM  Choir
7:45 PM  Worship Team

Wednesday
*No Clubs or Youth Group This Week!*
6:30 PM  Youth Group Leaders' Christmas Party
6:45 PM  Prayer

Friday
9:15 AM  MOPS

Saturday
9:30 AM  Cross-Generational Orchestra Rehearsal

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 20, 2009

9:30 AM   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
   "The Best Christmas Carol" - Isaiah 12:1-6
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
12:30 PM   Youth Leaders' Meeting
6:00 PM    Marie Sandvik Project

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 & Franklin).

When: Next Sunday, 6-9 PM.

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. Questions? Contact the Church Office!

News & Notes

Today, after the first service, Christina Olson and Holly Doble will be providing free blood pressure checks for any who are interested. They will be located in the downstairs hallway (near Rooms 105/106).

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 at 12:15-1:15 PM (Lunch included) and Sat., Dec. 19^th at 9:30-11 AM.  Music is available!  Qs? Contact Pastor Eric.

Creekside Clubs and Zion Youth Group are taking a break for Christmas! Activities will resume on January 13^th at 6:30 PM. Enjoy your break!

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.

Class 101: Exploring Church Membership: If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of First Free, our next class will be held Sunday, January 24^th, from 4-8 PM. Dinner will be provided. Mark your Welcome Card or call the church office to attend.

A great way to connect at First Free-Join a Small Group Bible Study! New groups will launch on January 17^th. Try building community through studying God's Word together!

Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for January 31^st. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate.

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

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