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Worship Celebration

September 7, 2008 - Communion

Prelude

Welcome

"O God, Our Help in Ages Past"   (Hymnal #52, vv. 1-3, 6)
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"   (Hymnal #26, vv. 1-4)

Scripture ~ Psalm 71:1-8

Offering

"Your Name"

Children's Bible Moments

(Children dismissed 2^nd Service)

Message    Pastor Joel Sutton
"The Case of the Pestering Widow"
Luke 18, pew Bible page 1016
 Sermon Notes
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Communion

Bread
"Once Again"

Cup
"I Thank You"

Postlude

Sunday Morning Schedule

Nursery (Infant-2 Years)   9:30 -12:00 PM
Cuddlebugs (Infant-Age 1) & Creepers (Ages 1-2)
2's Treehouse (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 #102A-D
* Creekside Kids (3-4) meet in Room #101A-B
* Creekside Explorers (5-6) meet in Rooms #301 - 302

K-2 Friends' Corner: Room #102   10:30-10:55 AM
3-6 Friends' Corner: Room #101   10:30-10:55 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. 17^th-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

September 7-13, 2008

Today
9:30 AM   Worship Service
    Youth Church   Room 108
    ABFs: Life, Parents of Teens, Sojourners
10:30 AM   Fellowship Time in the Gym
11:00 AM   Worship Service
    ABFs: Seekers, Agape, Seniors, Metamorphosis, Makarios & Prayer Group
12:00 PM   Seekers' Potluck
 
Monday
9:00 PM   Men's Basketball

Tuesday
7:30 PM   Worship Team

Wednesday
9:30 AM   Women's Neighborhood Bible Study
6:45 PM   Prayer Meeting
7:00 PM   Clubs Teachers' Meetings
7:00 PM   Youth Parents' Meeting

Begins September 21st

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 14, 2008

9:30 AM   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
   "Inquiring Minds Want to Know" [1 Samuel 23:1-13]
9:30 AM   Children's Bible Time (K-6)
9:30 AM   Youth Church (7-12^th 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
6:00 PM   Fresh Encounter - (Childcare provided)

Staff

News & Notes

The rose on the organ this morning is for Ella Clare Holliday who was born to Johanna and Troy Holliday. She joined her brothers and sisters on September 4th at 4:01 p.m. Congratulations Hollidays!

Prayer Week is this week, September 7-14. Sign up at the Welcome Center to pray wherever 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 10^th 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.

Youth Group and Creekside Clubs start September 17^th at 6:30 PM.

The Caring Commission invites all adults to an encore "Fall Gathering" Friday, September 19 at 7:00PM. We had a great time last year learning folk and square dances with a live caller. A fun way to connect with familiar friends and meet new ones. So, put on your denim and bring a treat to share.

Are you getting ready for 40 Days of Community? It is all starting on Sunday, Sept. 21. Don't wait. Start praying and join an ABF and pick up your 40 Days Devotional book next week. (Suggested donation: $5).

Seniors Singles September lunch will be September 21^st at 1:00 at the Lakeshore Grill Restaurant, (Macy's Lower Level).

There will be a bridal shower for Melissa Wray at First Free on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 3-5 p.m. All women and girls from First Free are invited. Please come and help us celebrate with Melissa! They are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Melissa and Aaron Rusnak will be married on October 4, 2008.

Do you drive a bus and have a valid CDL license? The Student Ministry is 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.

Fiscal YTD Giving: as of August 24, 2008
Local Ministries: $207,088    Budget: $235,183
Outreach: $54,456    Budget: $62,859

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