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August 29, 2010
Zion Youth Parent Meeting: Find out what's happening in your student's life this fall! Sept. 16, 7 PM Interested In Small Groups? Check out the Small Groups page on our church website! Last Chance! Fotobook pictures will be taken TODAY in the gym after service. Update your contact info too! Senior Singles will be having lunch together today! If you are interested in attending, see Vi Fjellman. Women's Guild will be meeting Sept. 7 at 1 PM. Guest Speaker: Cheryl Conrad. Calling All Toothbrushes! Do you have an extra, new toothbrush lying around? Donate it! Glenn Hultstrand will be on a dental mission trip to Arequipa, Peru, from Sept. 2nd - 11th . Place your donations in the box in the foyer. Small Groups. Training for current and prospective leaders and participants. Today, 11 AM, Room 105. Come and hear why we do small groups at First Free and what we plan to do this fall to help more people connect! Adult Bible Fellowships will meet again starting September 12! Seekers' ABF continues through the summer. Fresh Encounter: This Wednesday, September 1, 6:30 PM Women's Neighborhood Bible Study: Begins Wednesday, September 8, 9:30-11 AM. Childcare Provided, Infant-5 yrs. WNBS is a great way to connect with women of all ages and search God's Word together. This fall we will be studying the 2nd half of the book of Matthew.
Fiscal YTD Giving: August 15, 2010
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Fall at First Free!
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Youth Missions Report: This Wednesday, Aug. 25, 6:30 PM. Come to hear what God did in the lives of First Free Students this summer! Calling All Toothbrushes! Do you have an extra, new toothbrush lying around? Donate it! Glenn Hultstrand will be on a dental mission trip to Arequipa, Peru, from Sept. 2nd - 11th . Place your donations in the box in the foyer. Warm up your smile! Fotobook pictures will be taken TODAY and next Sunday in the gym after service. Update your contact info too! Small Groups: Training for current and prospective leaders and participants. August 29, 11 AM. Room 105. Come and hear why we do small groups at First Free and what we plan to do this fall to help more people connect! Fellowship Dinners, August 28. Lunch & Dinner. More Information/Sign up at the Welcome Desk or Call the Church Office! Q? Contact: Diane Laitinen (612-721-7360) Adult Bible Fellowships will meet again starting September 12! Seekers' ABF continues through the summer. Fresh Encounter, Wednesday, September 1, 6:30 PM, Prayer Walk. Women's Neighborhood Bible Study, Begins Wednesday, September 8, 9:30-11 AM. Childcare Provided, Infant-5 yrs. WNBS is a great way to connect with women of all ages and search God's Word together. This fall we will be studying the 2nd half of the book of Matthew.
Fiscal YTD Giving: August 8, 2010
Challenge 2012 Fall at First Free!
Kick Off Sunday
Zion Youth Group
GroupLink
Creekside Clubs
MinistryLink August 15, 2010
Sr. High Canoe Trip! Next Sat., Aug. 21, 9 AM-5 PM. Meet @ Church, Cost, $20. Sign up on youth website & pay by TODAY! Calling All Toothbrushes! Do you have an extra, new toothbrush lying around? Donate it! Glenn Hultstrand will be on a dental mission trip to Arequipa, Peru, from Sept. 2nd - 11th . Place your donations in the box in the foyer. Warm up your smile! Fotobook pictures will start TODAY through Aug. 29 in the gym after service. Update your contact info too! Small Groups: Training for current and prospective leaders and participants. August 29, 11 AM. Room 105. Come and hear why we do small groups at First Free and what we plan to do this fall to help more people connect! Joy Fleming completed a doctoral degree in psychology (Psy.D.) on July 28. Congratulations, Joy! Fellowship Dinners, August 28. Lunch & Dinner. More Information/Sign up at the Welcome Desk or Call the Church Office! Q? Contact: Diane Laitinen (612-721-7360) Adult Bible Fellowships will meet again starting September 12! Seekers' ABF continues through the summer. Fresh Encounter, Wednesday, September 1, 6:30 PM First Free Work Day! Saturday; August 21, 2010, 9 AM to Noon. * Cleaning exterior windows * Window wells - clearing out trash and weeds * Back stairway - relocating essential items, throwing out the rest * Removal of the fence and brush along 5155/parking lot property line. Qs? Contact Charlie Sawyer at (612) 825-9418
Fiscal YTD Giving: August 1, 2010
Challenge 2012 August 8, 2010
Congratulations to Philip & Elissa Michaelson! Thomas Beckett joined his big sister, Genova, on July 21st! Our prayers and condolences go out to the family of Orville Ayers. Orville passed away on August 5. A visitation will be held at 10 AM tomorrow at First Free, with a funeral service to follow at 11 AM. Have you misplaced a jacket, Bible, or even pair of glasses? Check out First Free's Lost and Found, located below the stairs at the North entrance. Unclaimed items will be purged tomorrow, August 9. Fellowship Dinners - August 28. Lunch & Dinner. More Information/Sign up at the Welcome Desk or Call the Church Office! Q? Contact: Diane Laitinen (612-721-7360) Adult Bible Fellowships will meet again starting September 12! Seekers ABF continues through the summer. Quarterly Business Meeting, Tomorrow, August 9, 7 PM Fresh Encounter, Wednesday, September 1, 6:30 PM Church Picnic: Please join us at Lake Nokomis after the Baptismal service today. Those with last names A-O, please bring a salad to serve 10 people; P-Z, please bring a dessert to serve 10 people. Lawn chairs and games are welcome! Grilled meat, beverages, condiments, and dinnerware will be provided. Women are invited to learn to make prayer shawls and work on their own craft projects at Postons', August 12, at 7 PM. 5644 11 Ave. S. Call Nancy @ 612-722-8453. First Free Work Day! Saturday; August 21, 2010, 9 AM to Noon. * Cleaning exterior windows * Window wells - clearing out trash and weeds * Back stairway - relocating essential items, throwing out the rest * Removal of the fence and brush along 5155/parking lot property line * Qs? Contact Charlie Sawyer at (612) 825-9418
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Congratulations to Scott and Vanessa Beckett! Rhyse Sydney joined her siblings, Liam and Ava, on July 19! Pool Party - Zion Students - This Wednesday, July 28, 6-9 PM Fellowship Dinners: August 28. Lunch & Dinner. Sign up at the Welcome Desk or Call the Church Office! Q? Contact: Diane Laitinen (612-721-7360) Have you misplaced a jacket, Bible, or even pair of glasses? Check out First Free's Lost and Found, located below the stairs at the North entrance. Unclaimed items will be purged August 9. Members, families, and friends of the Life, Sojourners, and Makarios ABFs are invited to a group camping experience at Covenant Park Bible Camp on August 20-22. Registration forms available at the Welcome Desk. Contact Jeremy or Becki Kobielush at 612-499-1165 with questions. Picnic In The Park: Pearl Park, Thursday, July 29, 5:30 PM Quarterly Business Meeting. Monday, August 9, 7 PM Join Us at a Worship Service at the Falls, Minnehaha Park. August 1st, 10:30 am. Metered parking at the Falls is $.75. Please plan accordingly. We hope to see you there! Church Picnic - Please join us at Lake Nokomis after the Baptismal service, Aug. 8th. Those with last names A-O, please bring a salad to serve 10 people; P-Z, please bring a dessert to serve 10 people. Lawn chairs and games are welcome! Grilled meat, beverages, condiments, and dinnerware will be provided. Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for August 8 at Lake Nokomis. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate.
Fiscal YTD Giving: June 27, 2010
Challenge 2012: July 18, 2010
Congratulations to Corey and Jessica Sanborn! Nora Grace joined her big brothers, Jeremy and Eli, on July 15! Love Jesus? Love kids? Join the Creekside Friends team! If you're interested in working in the Children's Ministry this fall, contact Beth Brown! Pool Party - Zion Students - Wednesday, July 28, 6-9 PM Have you misplaced a jacket, Bible, or even pair of glasses? Check out First Free's Lost and Found, located below the stairs at the North entrance. Unclaimed items will be purged August 9th. All ladies of the church are invited to a bridal shower for Holli Pierce TODAY from 2-4 PM here at church. Holli is marrying J.G. Ferguson on August 14, 2010. They are registered at Target. Please come and help us celebrate with Holli! Members, families, and friends of the Life, Sojourners, and Makarios ABFs are invited to a group camping experience at Covenant Park Bible Camp on August 20-22. Registration forms available at the Welcome Desk. Contact Jeremy or Becki Kobielush at 612-499-1165 with questions. Church Picnic: Please join us at Lake Nokomis after the Baptismal service, Aug. 8th. Those with last names A-O, please bring a salad to serve 10 people; P-Z, please bring a dessert to serve 10 people. Lawn chairs and games are welcome! Grilled meat, beverages, condiments, and dinnerware will be provided. Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for August 8 at Lake Nokomis. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate. Picnic In The Park - Pearl Park, Thursday, July 29 Worship At The Falls - Aug. 1, 10:30 AM July 11, 2010
ALPHA course coming to FEFC this fall! More info. available at the Welcome Desk. Questions or interested? Contact: Scott Bookhout at (612) 721.6144. Training Session: This Saturday, July 17, 8 AM-4 PM, No Cost Senior High Mini Golf, This Wednesday, July 14, 6:30 PM. Meet @ Adventure Gardens, Richfield Members, families, and friends of the Life, Sojourners, and Makarios ABFs are invited to a group camping experience at Covenant Park Bible Camp on August 20-22. Registration forms available at the Welcome Desk. Contact Jeremy or Becki Kobielush at 612-499-1165 with questions. Clean Up Day! A chance to help some members of First Free with yard/house work! This Thursday, July 15, 10 AM-?? Contact the church office if you'd like to volunteer. All ladies of the church are invited to a bridal shower for Holli Pierce on Sunday, July 18, from 2-4 PM here at church. Holli is marrying J.G. Ferguson on August 14, 2010. They are registered at Target. Please come and help us celebrate with Holli! Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for August 8 at Lake Nokomis. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate. Love Jesus? Love kids? Join the Creekside Friends team! If you're interested in working in the Children's Ministry this fall, contact Beth Brown! Worship at the Falls: August 1, 10:30 AM Picnic In The Park: Pearl Park, Thursday, July 29
Fiscal YTD Giving: June 27, 2010
Challenge 2012 July 4, 2010
Our condolences and prayers go with the family of Arville Beckman. Arville passed away June 28th. Services were held at First Free on Thursday, July 1st. Blood Drive Follow-Up. This year we had 23 people participate at the blood drive and 7 of them were first-time donors! That's really great to see! Thank you for participating...and start planning for next year! ALPHA course coming to FEFC this fall! More info. available at the Welcome Desk. Questions or interested? Contact: Scott Bookhout at (612) 721.6144. Training Session: July 17, 8 AM-4 PM, No Cost Senior High Mini Golf, July 14, 6:30 PM. Meet @ Adventure Gardens, Richfield Members, families, and friends of the Life, Sojourners, and Makarios ABFs are invited to a group camping experience at Covenant Park Bible Camp on August 20-22. Registration forms available at the Welcome Desk. Contact Jeremy or Becki Kobielush at 612-499-1165 with questions. Clean Up Day! A chance to help some members of First Free with yard/house work! Thursday, July 15, 10 AM-?? Contact the church office if you'd like to participate. All ladies of the church are invited to a bridal shower for Holli Pierce on Sunday, July 18, from 2-4 PM here at church. Holli is marrying J.G. Ferguson on August 14, 2010. They are registered at Target. Please come and help us celebrate with Holli! Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for August 8 at Lake Nokomis. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate. Worship at the Falls. August 1, 10:30 AM.
Challenge 2012
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Congratulations to Limin Shi and Zhen Liu! Their daughter, Addison Shi, joined them on June 22! Congratulations to Mark and Bobbie Fleming! Their baby girl, Chandler Arielle, joined them on June 17! Our condolences and prayers go with the family of Carroll Peterson. Caroll was a former member of First Free. A memorial service will be held at First Free tomorrow, June 28, at 11 AM. Thank you to ALL who helped make VBC this year a huge success! We had 200 kids attend last week and 140+ volunteers give their time and love. Please continue to pray that the truth the kids learned would take root in their lives! Senior Singles Luncheon, TODAY, 12:30 PM, Olive Garden (American Blvd.) Join the Summer Reading Club! All children, youth, and adults are welcome to participate. We will help you keep track of what you read between now and August 15. The library will be open before and after services . The book cart will be in the gym during coffee time. More info. is available at the Welcome Center. ONE Service. Sunday, July 4. 9:30 AM Name Tag Sunday. TODAY! Grab a name tag in the foyer. Let's get to know each other! Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for August 8 at Lake Nokomis. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate. ALPHA course coming to FEFC this fall! More info. available at the Welcome Desk. Questions or interested? Contact: Scott Bookhout at (612) 721.6144. Training Session: July 17, 8 AM-4 PM, No Cost
Fiscal YTD Giving: June 13, 2010
Challenge 2012 Pray for Challenge Conference 2010!
June 20, 2010
Congratulations to Jesse and Emily Horst! Ada Joy joined them on June 12! Join the Summer Reading Club! All children, youth, and adults are welcome to participate. We will help you keep track of what you read between June 13 and August 15. The library will be open before and after services . The book cart will be in the gym during coffee time. More info. is available at the Welcome Center. Senior Singles Luncheon, June 27, 12:30 PM, Olive Garden (American Blvd.) Capital Campaign - Update, Upgrade, & Uplift First Free! Further information available at the Welcome Desk. Designate "Challenge 2012" on check or giving envelope! Commitment Cards In By TODAY! Neighborhood Street Fest. It's a family-fun party! Join us for live music, hot dogs & ice cream, and inflatable jumpers for kids! This Wed., June 23, 6-8 PM Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for August 8 at Lake Nokomis. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate. Blood Drive. This Thursday! June 24, 3-6 PM. Sign up at Welcome Desk or by contacting the church office. We need your help...today! If you have time and could walk a few blocks, come help deliver Post-It Note Invites to the neighbors around First Free for the Neighborhood Street Fest. Meet at the church parking lot tonight (June 20) at 6:30 PM for maps and invites. We have 1,000 invites to deliver, so we need lots of willing walkers! Call Lori Graham at (612) 708-2907 if you can't make it, but would still like to help! ALPHA course coming to FEFC this fall! More info. available at the Welcome Desk. Questions or interested? Contact: Scott Bookhout at (612) 721.6144. Training Session: July 17, 8 AM-4 PM, No Cost
Fiscal YTD Giving: June 13, 2010 VBC This week 9 AM to noon. It's not too late to invite neighbors and friends. Children can register on each day! Please pray for VBC at First Free this week. Pray that God would work mightily in the hearts of the children and their families. Pray that everything would go smoothly for the volunteers (120+) and that this would be a powerful, fun week for all! Please stop by and check out the "High Seas" during the week. Come see what VBC looks like and pick up a treat in the "Ship's Biscuit" staff lounge! Our missions focus will be KIDS ALIVE in the Dominican Republic. Come hear First Free's group talk about their trip to the D.R. at 11:30 AM on Wednesday. The children will be collecting money for Bibles for Kids Alive! Hoist The Sails! Today! VBC Set-Up, Noon. Please stay and help set up for the High Seas Expedition! Lunch provided. Contact Beth Brown with questions. June 13, 2010
Our condolences and prayers go out to the family of Lucille Bornholdt. Lucille passed away Thursday, June 3. Services were held June 10 at First Free. VBC Training: 6:30-8 PM, This Wednesday. All volunteers must attend a training session! Hoist The Sails! Sunday, June 20...VBC Set-Up...Noon. Please stay and help set up for the High Seas Expedition! Lunch provided. Contact Beth Brown with questions. Blood Drive, June 24, 3-6 PM. Sign up at Welcome Desk or by contacting the church office. Host A New Arrival From China! New Chinese students are arriving this summer to study at the U. They need a place to stay for several days while finding housing. China Outreach Ministries is looking for people willing to host. Hosting involves providing temporary housing, arranging daily transportation to and from the U of MN's campus, and providing breakfast and supper. Interested? Info? Bob & Joanne Kraftson at rjkraftson@gmail.com. Missionary couple supported by First Free with two children are in need of housing and a vehicle in the Minneapolis area from June 22 - July 18. Call church office 612-827-4705 or e-mail info@firstfreechurch.org if you can help. This morning we welcome guest worship leader Tonia Hughes to our service. Tonia and her husband reside in Minneapolis. She is a regular worship leader at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, MN, and leads worship at various events around the metro area. If you are interested in learning more about Tonia's ministry or purchasing her recordings, please visit her website at www.toniahughes.com. Capital Campaign: Update, Upgrade, & Uplift First Free! Further information available at the Welcome Desk. Designate "Challenge 2012" on check or giving envelope! Commitment Cards In By June 20! Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for August 8 at Lake Nokomis. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate. Neighborhood Street Fest. It's a family-fun party! Join us for live music, hot dogs & ice cream, and inflatable jumpers for kids! June 23, 6-8 PM. Join the Summer Reading Club! All children, youth, and adults are welcome to participate. We will help you keep track of what you read between June 13 and August 15. The library will be open before and after services . The book cart will be in the gym during coffee time. More info is available at the Welcome Center. Senior Singles Luncheon, June 27, 12:30 PM. Olive Garden (American Blvd.)
Fiscal YTD Giving: May 23, 2010
Children's Ministry Summer Schedule begins June 20!
Nursery & Preschool, 9:30-12 PM *All children move up to their next grade level in the fall.* June 6, 2010
Congratulations to Geoff and Stacey Urbanz! Joanna Clare joined her big sister; Grace on June 1st! Everyone is invited to an Open House on Saturday, June 12, in celebration of Anne Peterson's high school graduation. Lake Hiawatha Recreation Center, 2701 44th St. E, MPLS, 6:30-9:30 PM. No RSVP necessary. Our condolences and prayers go out to the family of Theo Fries. Theo passed away Saturday, May 29. Services were held at First Free on June 3rd. Our condolences and prayers go out to the family of Walt Hultstrand. Walt passed away Sunday, May 30. Services will be held this week in Rockford, IL. VBC Training, 6:30-8 PM June 16. All volunteers must attend a training session! S.O.S. If you haven't registered to volunteer at VBC, do it today! VBC: June 21-25, 9 AM-Noon. Jump Aboard TODAY! Blood Drive: June 24, 3-6 PM. Sign up at Welcome Desk or by contacting the church office. Missionary couple supported by First Free with two children are in need of housing and a vehicle in the Minneapolis area from June 22 - July 18. Call church office 612-827-4705 or e-mail info@firstfreechurch.org if you can help. Host A New Arrival From China! New Chinese students are arriving this summer to study at the U. They need a place to stay for several days while finding housing. China Outreach Ministries is looking for people willing to host. Hosting involves providing temporary housing, arranging daily transportation to and from the U of MN's campus, and providing breakfast and supper. Interested? Info? Bob & Joanne Kraftson at rjkraftson@gmail.com. Capital Campaign: Update, Upgrade, & Uplift First Free! Further information available at the Welcome Desk. Challenge Sunday TODAY! Neighborhood Street Fest. It's a family-fun party! Join us for live music, hot dogs & ice cream, and inflatable jumpers for kids! June 23, 6-8 PM Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for August 8 at Lake Nokomis. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate. Join the Summer Reading Club. All children, youth and adults are welcome to participate. We will help you keep track of what you read between June 13 and August 15. The library will be open before and after services . The book cart will be in the gym during coffee time. More info is available at the Welcome Center.
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Jr. Church Hike! This Saturday, June 5. Meet at First Free, 9 AM. Want to volunteer? Contact Ross Olson at ross@rossolson.org Blood Drive, June 24, 3-6 PM. Sign up at Welcome Desk or by contacting the church office. Host A New Arrival From China! New Chinese students are arriving this summer to study at the U. They need a place to stay for several days while finding housing. China Outreach Ministries is looking for people willing to host. Hosting involves providing temporary housing, arranging daily transportation to and from the U of MN's campus, and providing breakfast and supper. Interested? Info? Bob & Joanne Kraftson at rjkraftson@gmail.com.
Our prayers and warmest support go out to the families who are
dedicating their children to the Lord this morning: Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for August 8 at Lake Nokomis. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate. Women's Guild Picnic, June 1st, Noon, Salad Luncheon. Men Invited! Speakers: Rocky & Rachel Bliss. Location: Wabun Park. (Follow Minnehaha Pkwy. East past Minnehaha Park to 46th Ave S. Take right at stop sign; follow signs for Wabun Park.) *Rain location: First Free* Capital Campaign: Update, Upgrade, & Uplift First Free! Further information available at the Welcome Desk. Challenge Sunday is coming! June 6 Free Blood Pressure Checks Today! You can find Christina Olson and Holly Doble outside of Room 105 after service. 50 years ago on May 27th Jack and Phyllis Nordin were married here at First Free. Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Jack and Phyllis!!
Fiscal YTD Giving: May 23, 2010 VBC June 21-25
VBC Training
S.O.S. May 23, 2010
Child Dedication: On May 30th you will have an opportunity to dedicate your child to the Lord. Please contact the church office (olivia.lueth@firstfreechurch.org) to participate. Jr. Church Hike! Saturday, June 5. Meet at First Free, 9 AM. Want to volunteer? Contact Ross Olson at ross@rossolson.org VBC - June 21-25. Jump Aboard TODAY! Registration for Vacation Bible Camp is underway! Volunteers please sign up too! Check the Fishing Net for items you can donate. Contact Beth Brown with questions. Makarios ABF Brunch TODAY at Eric and Sue Stabnow's house; 194 E. 95th Street Circle, Bloomington. (952) 881 -3492 Life Family Potluck. Today following 2nd Service, Gym. Please bring an entrée to share. Beverages, dessert, and paper & plastic products provided. RSVP or Qs?: Vanessa Beckett-(612) 721-6885. Come for a time of fun and connection. We hope to see you there! Host A New Arrival From China! New Chinese students are arriving this summer to study at the U. They need a place to stay for several days while finding housing. China Outreach Ministries is looking for people willing to host. Hosting involves providing temporary housing, arranging daily transportation to and from the U of MN's campus, and providing breakfast and supper. Interested? Info? Bob & Joanne Kraftson at rjkraftson@gmail.com. Global Day Of Prayer: Today. North Central University Event, 5-8 PM. globaldayofprayermn.com Interested in baptism? Our next baptismal service is scheduled for August 8 at Lake Nokomis. Contact the church office or mark your Welcome Card if you would like to participate. Challenge 2012: Capital Campaign: Update, Upgrade, & Uplift First Free! Further information available at the Welcome Desk. Challenge Sunday is coming! June 6 Everyone is invited to an Open House on Saturday, June 12, in celebration of Anne Peterson's high school graduation. Lake Hiawatha Recreation Center, 2701 44th St. E, MPLS, 6:30-9:30 PM. No RSVP necessary. We warmly welcome D. & J. S., missionaries in Indonesia, to our congregation today. Thank you for sharing your ministry with us! Join Agape at 11 AM today in Room 103 to hear them speak! Next Women's Guild, June 1st, 12 PM, Salad Luncheon. Speakers: Rocky & Rachel Bliss. Location: TBD One Service. Sunday, May 30. 9:30 AM
Fiscal YTD Giving: May 2, 2010
Upcoming Series: June 13-August 29, 2010 The God You Are Looking For Who do you think God is? Is He an unknown spirit floating through the cosmos? Or a creator with a hands-off attitude when it comes to His creation? Does He sit on a throne above the clouds waiting to zap you if you do something wrong? The Bible says that God is none of those things. He is in control, and at the same time He is right there for you. He knows everything and feels deeply. Join us this summer as we explore who God really is in our series called, "The God You Are Looking For." Are You Looking For A God Who….
June 13-"Is In Control?" May 16, 2010
Are you new(ish) to First Free? Come to our guest luncheon and meet the ministry staff! Today at 12:15 PM in Room 103
Congratulations Grads! Global Day of Prayer - Sunday, May 23. North Central University Event, 5-8 PM. globaldayofprayermn.com All are invited to Vi Fjellman's 90th Birthday Celebration! Today, 2-5 PM, Open House. Point of France (6600 France Ave. S). Given By: Lori & Steve, Janet & Roger D. & J. S., missionaries in Indonesia, will be visiting First Free next Sunday, May 23rd! Please join Agape ABF at 11 AM in Room 103 to hear them speak! Q & A on Challenge 2012. Bagels and Coffee Provided. May 22nd, 8:30 AM Child Dedication: On May 30th you will have an opportunity to dedicate your child to the Lord. Please contact the church office (olivia.lueth@firstfreechurch.org) to participate. Everyone is invited to Grad Night tonight at 7 PM. Grad Night is a special service and video presentation honoring the 2010 High School graduates who attend our youth group. We will be honoring the following graduates: Ben Byer, JG Ferguson, Anne Peterson, and BJ Pierce. Please plan to join us for dessert and fellowship immediately following the service. VBC: June 21-25. Jump Aboard TODAY! Registration for Vacation Bible Camp is underway! Volunteers please sign up too! Check the Fishing Net for items you can donate. Contact Beth Brown with questions. Ladies, please join us in a shower for Emily Horst today at 2 PM. She is having a girl, and the family will be going on the mission field, so practical gifts are appreciated. Emily is registered at Target and Babies R Us. For questions or gift ideas, contact Katie Goodman, (612) 702-8389. Life Family Potluck. Sunday, May 23, following 2nd Service, Gym. Please bring an entrée to share. Beverages, dessert, and paper & plastic products provided. RSVP or Qs?: Vanessa Beckett-(612) 721.6885. Come for a time of fun and connection. We hope to see you there! Fresh Encounter: This Wednesday, May 19, 6:30 PM
Fiscal YTD Giving: May 2, 2010
May 9, 2010
Child Dedication: On May 30th you will have an opportunity to dedicate your child to the Lord. Please contact the church office (olivia.lueth@firstfreechurch.org) to participate. VBC: June 21-25. Jump Aboard TODAY! Registration for Vacation Bible Camp has begun! Volunteers please sign up too! Check the Fishing Net for items you can donate. Contact Beth Brown with questions. Everyone is invited to Grad Night next Sunday, May 16, at 7 PM. Grad Night is a special service and video presentation honoring the 2010 High School graduates who attend our youth group. We will be honoring the following graduates: Ben Byer, JG Ferguson, Anne Peterson, and BJ Pierce. Please plan to join us for dessert and fellowship immediately following the service. Life ABF invites you to join us for a new parenting series . Grounded in the Bible's divine plan for parenting, "Shepherding a Child's Heart" helps parents define goals and provides the Scriptural methods for accomplishing them. We meet Sunday mornings in Room 104 at 9:30. Ladies, please join us in a shower for Emily Horst next Sunday, May 16, at 2 PM. She is having a girl, and the family will be going on the mission field, so practical gifts are appreciated. Emily is registered at Target and Babies R Us. For questions or gift ideas, contact Katie Goodman, (612) 702-8389. Host A New Arrival From China! New Chinese students are arriving this summer to study at the U. They need a place to stay for several days while finding housing. China Outreach Ministries is looking for people willing to host. Hosting involves providing temporary housing, arranging daily transportation to and from the U of MN's campus, and providing breakfast and supper. Interested? Info? Bob & Joanne Kraftson at rjkraftson@gmail.com. Dominican Republic Service Team Opportunity. Come be involved in the work of Kids Alive in the Dominican Republic! A team of 14 will be serving there October 9th-17th. Sign up deadline is TODAY. Contact Matt Beckett at (612) 801-7530 or thebeckett@gmail.com with interest or questions. Are you new(ish) to First Free? Come to our guest luncheon and meet the ministry staff! Next Sunday, May 16, 12:15 PM Global Day of Prayer: Sunday, May 23. North Central University Event, 5-8 PM. globaldayofprayermn.com All are invited to Vi Fjellman's 90th Birthday Celebration! May 16th, 2-5 PM, Open House. Point of France (6600 France Ave. S) Given By: Lori & Steve, Janet & Roger Graduates! We would love to recognize all of our Spring 2010 Graduates. Please send your name and degree info. to the church office by this Wednesday, May 12.
Fiscal YTD Giving: May 2, 2010 ANNUAL MEETING! Come and hear what God has been doing at First Free this past year! Tomorrow, May 10, 7 PM
Candidates: Voting will also include a significant capital campaign as well as a resolution to adopt the new EFCA doctrinal statement. Annual Reports are available at the Welcome Desk. May 2, 2010
Child Dedication: On May 30th you will have an opportunity to dedicate your child to the Lord. Please contact the church office (olivia.lueth@firstfreechurch.org) to participate. VBC, June 21-25. Jump Aboard TODAY! Registration for Vacation Bible Camp has begun! Volunteers please sign up too! Check the Fishing Net for items you can donate. Contact Beth Brown with questions. CoRe Today! 4-6 PM Life ABF invites you to join us for a parenting series starting TODAY. Grounded in the Bible's divine plan for parenting, "Shepherding a Child's Heart" helps parents define goals and provides the Scriptural methods for accomplishing them. We meet Sunday mornings in Room 104 at 9:30. Are you new(ish) to First Free? Come to our guest luncheon and meet the ministry staff! May 16th, 12:15 PM Graduates! We would love to recognize all of our Spring 2010 Graduates. Please send your name and degree info. to the church office by May 12. Inter-Generational Men's Fellowship. Saturday, May 8th, at 8:30 AM. Food provided by the "Master Chefs of First Free." Guest Speaker: Cary Humphries, "The 8 Characteristics of Biblical Leadership: Session 2" Everyone is invited to Grad Night on May 16 at 7 PM. Grad Night is a special service and video presentation honoring the 2010 High School graduates who attend our youth group. We will be honoring the following graduates: Ben Byer, JG Ferguson, Anne Peterson, and BJ Pierce. Please plan to join us for dessert and fellowship immediately following the service. Dominican Republic Service Team Opportunity. Come be involved in the work of Kids Alive in the Dominican Republic! A team of 14 will be serving there October 9th-17th. Sign up deadline is next Sunday. Contact Matt Beckett at (612) 801-7530 or thebeckett@gmail.com with interest or questions. Women's Guild will be meeting Tuesday at 1 PM. Guest Speaker: Jan Harthan Ladies, please join us in a shower for Emily Horst on May 16th at 2 PM. She is having a girl, and the family will be going on the mission field, so practical gifts are appreciated. Emily is registered at Target and Babies R Us. For questions or gift ideas, contact Katie Goodman, (612) 702-8389. Musicians and Techies: Are you a closet guitar player? A secretive drummer? Are you in love with your blu-ray and program it late into the night? When you sing, do birds flock to hear your melodies? Maybe you need to talk Pastor Eric (eric@firstfreechurch.org) or Karen Beckett (karenleb@juno.com) and become involved in the worship ministry! Start letting God use your gifts in the presence of others.
Fiscal YTD Giving: March 28, 2010 (Year-End)
ANNUAL MEETING! Come and hear what God has been doing at First
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A Thought From God's Word: One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: `Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."
[Mark 12:28-31]
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