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Worship Celebration

August 31, 2008


Prelude

"You Reign"

Welcome

"Lion of Judah"
"Here I am to Worship"

His Character

Children's Message

Prayer

Offering

Message    Pastor Joel Sutton
"Fear No More"
Zephaniah 3:14-20, pew Bible pages 914-915
Sermon Notes Sermon Notes
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Our Response to His Character

"Mighty to Save"
"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"

Benediction

Postlude

 






Creekside Friends

Starting Next Sunday, September 7th!

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

Creekside Bible Time
Children's Bible Time (K-6)   9:30-10:30 AM
* Creekside Kids (K-2) meet in Creekside Rooms #102 A-D
* Creekside Kids (3-4) meet in Room #101
* Creekside Explorers (5-6) meet in Rooms #301 - 302
K-2 Friends' Corner: Room #102   10:30-11:00 AM
3-6 Friends' Corner: Room #101   10:30-11:00 AM

Creekside Children's Church
♦ Children, K-6, will be dismissed from service. Meet in foyer.
K-6 Children's Church (K-6)   11:30 AM-12:00 PM
 

Creekside Clubs Start Sept. 17th-6:30pm

Christian Service Brigade & Girls Rock! (grades 1-6)
 

 






Adult Bible Fellowships

9:30 AM
Life
(Room #103) ~ Jon & Carrie Boyum
   20's, 30's, Early 40's
Parents of Teenagers (Room #104) ~ Jim & Joyce Friesen
Sojourners (Room #105) ~ Troy Holliday
   Singles, Couples & Families - Late 30's, 40's, Early 50's

11:00 AM
Metamorphosis
(Room #109) ~ Wayne & Julie Danielson
   Post High School, College & Early Career
Seekers (Room #108) ~ Audrey Sollie, Bob Gu, and Dee Huanca
   Multi-culture Class
Seniors (Room #105) ~ Ralph Roberts and Char Boyles
   Singles & Couples - 65+
Agape (Room #103) ~ David & Pam Kriesel-Koll
   Singles & Couples - 50's & 60's
Makarios (Room #104) ~ Jay & Heidi Pound
   Singles, Couples & Newlyweds in their 20's
Prayer Group (Library) ~ Facilitator: Grace Elasky

 






Events this Week

August 31-September 6, 2008

Today
9:30 AM   Worship Service
 
Monday
Church Office is Closed

Tuesday
1:00 PM   Women's Guild
7:30 PM   Worship Team

Wednesday
6:30 PM   Children's and Youth Teacher Meetings
6:45 PM   Prayer Meeting

Friday
6:30 PM   Worship Ministry Community Night

Saturday
9:00 AM - 12 Noon   Fall Worship Ministry Rehearsal






Sunday, September 7th - Kick-off Sunday

Worship - 9:30 am and 11:00 am

Fellowship






Welcome Guests

We invite you to stop by the Welcome Center to receive a gift and information about our church. Guest parking is available in the parking lot across the street from the church.

Visit Our Church Website: www.firstfreechurch.org

 






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

September 7, 2008

Kick-off Sunday

9:30 AM   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
   The Case of the Pestering Widow - Luke 18
9:30 AM   Children's Bible Time (K-6)
9:30 AM   Youth Church (7-12th grade)
9:30 AM   ABF's: Life, Parents of Teens, Sojourners
10:30 AM   Friends' Corner
10:30 AM   Fellowship Time
11:00 AM   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
11:00 AM   K-6 Children's Church (Kids dismissed from service)
11:00 AM   ABFs: Seekers, Agape, Seniors, Metamorphosis, Makarios & Prayer Group
12:00 PM   Seekers' Potluck

 






Staff

Pastoral
Joel Sutton
joel.sutton {at} firstfreechurch.org
Senior Pastor
Eric Twietmeyer
eric {at} firstfreechurch.org
Worship & Connecting Pastor
Mark Meyers
mark.meyers {at} firstfreechurch.org
Youth Pastor
Ministry
Beth Brown
beth.brown {at} firstfreechurch.org
Children's Ministry Director
Sam Song
song0110 {at} umn.edu
Director of International Ministries
Dee Huanca & Maureen Juarez
parishnurses {at} firstfreechurch.org
Parish Nurses

 






News & Notes

The rose on the organ this morning is for Eli Matthew Sanborn who was born to Corey and Jessica Sanborn. He joined his big brother, Jeremy on August 20th at 7:05 pm. Congratulations Sanborn's!

Women's Guild starts Tuesday, September 2 at 1:00. Dr. Ross Olson will be speaking. The topic will be "What Should Be The Church's Response To Homosexuality?"

Prayer Week is September 7-14. Sign up at the Welcome Center to pray where ever you wish. 15 minute slots are available. Let's fill the entire week!

Grow in Faith at Women's Neighborhood Bible Study. New study begins on Wednesday, September 10th at First Free Church: 9:30 - 11:00 am. This Fall we will continue our study in the book of Genesis. Invite a friend to join us! Free children's program for infants - 5 yrs old.

Do you drive a bus and have a valid CDL license? The Student Ministry is in need of your skill. We are looking for individuals in our church body who would be willing to drive our students on occasional events. If you are interested contact Mark Meyers at: mark.meyers {at} firstfreechurch.org or 612-827-4705.

Job Opening: Office Administrator, 40 Hours/week. Job description is posted. Interested? Email your resume to Pastor Joel.

New Facebooks are available at the welcome center or on the church's website. Email the church office for the website password.

 






40 Days of Community

40 Days of Community Begins September 21st


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This document last modified on Saturday, September 6, 2008  

A Thought From God's Word:
"Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit," says the Lord Almighty. [Zecheriah 4:6]