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WORSHIP CELEBRATION
December 29, 2002 - Characters of Christmas
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
"Joy to the World"
"Immanuel"
Prayer
Offering
Offertory
"Power of Your Love"
"I am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus"
(Hymnal #346)
Monologue - Anna
(Children will remain with parents today.)
Message Pastor Joel
Sutton
Anna: "How Faithful Are You?"
Luke 2:36-38, pew Bible page 993
Song of Response
"Everyone Arise"
Benediction
Postlude
* If you desire prayer, there will be members from the prayer team up
front following the service. *
Don't miss this new sermon series -
"The Ups & Downs of the Christian Life"
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January 5
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How to Start
New
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Judges 2:10-19
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January 12
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Limiting Your Limitations
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Judges 3:12-30
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January 19
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A Winning Combination in a No-Win Situation
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Judges 4-5
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January 26
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God's Training Camp
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Judges 6:1-32
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February 2
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How to Win!
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Judges 6:33-7:25
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February 9
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The Test of Success
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Judges 8
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Just Do It!
(Accept the challenge)
The Caring Commission is challenging EVERYONE to make plans
with someone from our church family during the month of January.
Meet someone for coffee or dessert, go for a walk, invite someone over
for dinner, make a snowman - be creative!
You KNOW you've been meaning to do it…Make the call
today!
- Events This Week -
December 29, 2002 - January 4, 2003
TODAY
10:30 AM Fellowship time in gym
Please join us for a time of extended fellowship
this morning.
There will be NO Sunday School today.
We are so grateful to all who made the staff Christmas gifts possible!
Your kindness and generosity to us is most
appreciated. We are honored to serve you.
Have a Blessed New Year!
The First Free Staff
Welcome Guests! You are invited to join us for the
fellowship time in the gym following the worship service. Please
fill out the Welcome Card, so that we can send you a letter and give
you a phone call. Your name will not be put on a mailing list. If
you have any questions, call us at 612-827-4705.
We Invite You Back Next Sunday
January 5, 2003 (Communion)
9:30 -10:30 AM Pastor Joel Sutton
"How to Start New"
Judges 2:10-19
10:30 -11:00 AM Fellowship Time in the gym
11:00 AM Sunday School Classes
Staff
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Pastoral
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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/Student Ministry
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Bob Chapman (bobandlois {at} EFCM.net)
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Visitation Pastor
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Russ Anteronen (russ-mail2 {at} juno.com)
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Liaison to the Community
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Office
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Cindy Sawyer (cindy.sawyer {at} firstfreechurch.org)
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Office Administrator
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Donna Larson (donna.larson {at} firstfreechurch.org)
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Office Assistant
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Music
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Barb Olson
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Organist
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Debbie Smith (deborah.smith {at} interalia.com)
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Pianist
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Custodial
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Scott Beckett
(scott.beckett {at} firstfreechurch.org)
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Custodian
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- News & Notes -
We extend our prayers and condolences to the Brown Family.
Bruce's Dad and Doug's Grandfather, Vern, died on Christmas Eve at the
age of 87. His funeral was held on December 28th at Central
Free Church. Pray especially for Vern's wife, Gladys, that God's
comfort will uphold her.
Pray also for Janice Nielsen and Marie Kingstrom. Their
remaining brother-in-law passed away on December 22nd. May
God give them special grace and comfort at this time.
Interested in knowing more about First Free? On Sunday, January
12, a 4-week class, Exploring Church Membership, will begin at
11:00 AM. Call (612) 827-4705 in you are interested.
A Youth Group New Year's Eve Bash will begin at 9:00 PM at
First Free Church on December 31st. We will go sledding or
have an activity in the gym. Then it's off to the Juarez home for
food, a devotional, and a movie. If you would like to come or have any
questions, please call Eric at (612) 910-1763.
On January 1st the Chapmans will begin a one year
Read Through the Bible small group. This involves readings for
each day, with a once-a-week, 1 ½ hours, small group meeting in a
home to share and discuss what we have been reading and to pray for
each other. If you are interested in joining this activity, please
meet in the Agape class room immediately after the service this
morning.
Women's Neighborhood Bible Study will begin Wednesday, January
8th. They will be studying 1 John and James and will be
focusing on Faith that Knows and Shows. If you have any
questions contact Lois Chapman at (612) 827-6513.
The All-Church Christmas Card is in the foyer. Instead of
buying Christmas cards for friends in our church, we ask you to sign
the card and donate the money to St. Joseph's Home for Children. Just
drop your designated gift marked "Christmas Card
Fund" in the offering plate.
The First Free Church 2002 Advent Drama Series is being
featured on the church website. Each week the script for the drama and
dramatic photos will be added to the website at http://www.firstfreechurch.org/ministries/drama/index.html.
The Office will close at 1:00 PM on New Year's Eve and will be
closed on New Year's Day.
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