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Worship Celebration

September 14, 2008


Prelude

"Today is the Day"

Welcome

Missions Moment

"One Day"
"New Doxology"

His Character

Message    Pastor Joel Sutton
"Inquiring Minds Want to Know"
1 Samuel 23:1-13, pew Bible pages 284-285
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Our Response to His Character

Prayer

Offering

"Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us"   (Hymnal #462)
"Let Your Kingdom Come"

Benediction

Postlude

 






Creekside Friends

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
Grades K-1 - Room 102
Grades 2-3 - Room 101
Grades 4-6 - Room 302
 


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

September 14-20, 2008

Today
9:30 AM
   Worship Service
   
Youth Church   Room 108
   ABFs
10:30 AM   Fellowship Time in the Gym
11:00 AM   Worship Service
   ABFs
12:00 PM   Seekers' Potluck
6:00 PM   Fresh Encounter (Child care provided)

Monday
9:00 PM   Men's Basketball

Tuesday
7:00 PM   Welcome Center Training
7:30 PM   Worship Team

Wednesday
9:30 AM   Women's Neighborhood Bible Study
6:30 PM   Clubs Begin
6:30 PM   Youth Group Begins
6:45 PM   Prayer Meeting

Thursday
7:00 PM   MOPS Begins

Friday
9:15 AM   MOPS Begins
7:00 PM   Fall Gathering

Saturday
8:00 AM-12:30 PM   Small Group Training - Rm. 105

 






40 Days of Community

Begins on 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 21, 2008

40 Days of Community

9:30 AM   Worship Service-Pastor Joel Sutton
   "Why We Need Each Other"
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 roses on the organ this morning are for June Lightner who was born to Kris and Carley Lightner on July 12th, for Garrett Michael Boyum to Jon and Carrie Boyum on September 8th and for Maddie Pluntz who was adopted on August 14, 2007 by Rich and Allison Pluntz. Congratulations to you all!

Kids in grades 1-6: Sign up for Creekside Clubs TODAY! Clubs start this Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Please register TODAY in the gym during the fellowship time or in the foyer following the 2nd service. Parents must sign the reg. card. Any questions, contact Beth Brown.

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 today. (Suggested donation: $5).

Looking for a small group? We are assembling small groups to begin the week after Sept. 28th. If you are looking to be a part of a small group, please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Jennifer Bartle at (612) 824 5120.

Youth Group and Creekside Clubs start this Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30 PM.

All adults are invited to a "Fall Gathering" Friday, September 19 at 7:00PM. We had a great time last year learning folk and square dances with a live caller. Bring a treat to share.

Calling Potential Small Group Leaders! 40 Days of Community is coming fast and we are looking for 5-10 new group hosts. If you are willing to open your home and make friends with a few new people, we'd love to talk to you about leading a 7 week small group! Training is provided, Saturday, Sept. 20th, 9-12PM. Contact Jennifer Bartle (612) 824 5120 or Pastor Eric through the church office if you are interested.

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

The women of the church and friends and family of Melissa Wray are invited to a bridal shower in her honor to be held at church on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 3-5 p.m. Melissa and Aaron Rusnak will be married at First Free on October 4. We hope you can joint us to celebrate! They are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond.

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

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $215,036 Budget: $246,382
August 31, 2008 Outreach: $57,156 Budget: $65,852


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This document last modified on Saturday, September 20, 2008  

A Thought From God's Word:
There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called—one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. [Ephesians 4:4-6]