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Service Sermon
Worship Celebration
December 20, 2009
Prelude
"Hark The Herald Angels Sing"
"A Christmas Medley"
Welcome
Offering
Cross-Generational Orchestra
(Children dismissed 2nd Service)
Prayer
"I Will Praise You O Lord"
Message Pastor Joel Sutton
"The Best Christmas Carol"
Isaiah 12:1-6 (Pew Bible Pg. 674)
Sermon Notes
Listen to sermon
"I Will Praise You O Lord"
"Revelation Song"
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 13th!
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 20-26, 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
12:30 PM Youth Leaders' Meeting
6:00 PM Marie Sandvik Project
Monday
8:30 PM Men's Basketball
Tuesday
7:45 PM Worship Team
Wednesday
*No Clubs or Youth Group This Week!*
*No Prayer Meeting This Week*
Thursday
*Church Office Closed*
Christmas Eve Service
4 PM
"What Does Jesus Want For Christmas?" - Luke 1-2
Nursery Childcare Provided
Friday
*Church Office Closed*
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 27, 2009
One Service!
9:30 AM Worship Service-Pastor Joel
Sutton
"Toddler Jesus" - Matthew 2
11:00 AM Seekers ABF Only
12:15 PM Seekers' Potluck
*Regular Children, Youth, and Adult Programming will resume on January
3rd!*
Staff
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Joel Sutton
joel.sutton {at} firstfreechurch.org
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Senior Pastor
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Eric Twietmeyer
eric {at} firstfreechurch.org
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Worship & Connecting Pastor
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Mark Meyers
mark.meyers {at} firstfreechurch.org
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Youth Pastor
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Beth Brown
beth.brown {at} firstfreechurch.org
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Children's Ministry Director
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Sam Song
song0110 {at} umn.edu
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Director of International Ministries
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Dee Huanca & Maureen Juarez
parishnurses {at} firstfreechurch.org
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Parish Nurses
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Phil Hintz
phil.hintz {at} firstfreechurch.org
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Intern
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Aaron Rusnak
aaron.rusnak {at} firstfreechurch.org
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Intern
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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: Today from 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.
News & Notes
We offer our condolences and prayers to the family of David (Rod)
Holman. Rod went home to the Lord on December 16th.
Services were held at First Free yesterday.
Beverly Nordell's children, Janet, Joyce and Rollin, thank each
of you for your kind words and thoughtful expressions of sympathy on
her Homegoing.
We will be receiving an Advent Conspiracy offering for Urban
Impact Ministries of New Orleans today along with our normal offering.
Please designate "Advent Conspiracy" on your check memo or
offering envelope.
Today, immediately following the 2nd service for two hours,
we will be holding an Open House at First Free's new property,
5155 Chicago. Stop in and take a look!
Creekside Clubs and Zion Youth Group are taking a break for
Christmas! Activities will resume on January 13th at 6:30
PM.
Plan Ahead! We will be having one service at 9:30 AM
next Sunday. Children, Youth, and Adult classes (except Seekers) will
not be meeting.
Child Dedication: On Jan. 17th you will have an
opportunity to dedicate your child to the Lord. Please contact the
church office (olivia.lueth {at} firstfreechurch.org) 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 Jan. 24th from 4-8 PM. Dinner 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 launch January 17th. Try building
community through studying God's Word together!
Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled
for Jan. 31st. Contact the church office or mark
your Welcome Card if you would like to participate.
Fiscal YTD Giving: Local Ministries:
$385,221 Budget: $419,758
December 6,
2009
Outreach: $99,318 Budget: $107,758
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