Listen to this worship service:
   Service    Sermon

Worship Celebration

September 21, 2008

Prelude

Welcome

"Today is the Day"
"Meet With Me"

Scripture ~ Isaiah 6:1-3

"Holy, Holy, Holy"   (Hymnal #262, vv. 1-4)

His Character

Scripture ~ Isaiah 6:4-7

(Children dismissed 2^nd Service)

Offering

"You Are My King"

Prayer

Message    Pastor Joel Sutton
"Why We Need Each Other"
1 Corinthians 12
 Sermon Notes
 Listen to sermon

Our Response to His Character

"We Are God's People"   (Hymnal #283)

Benediction

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.
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 6:30pm Wednesday

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 21-27, 2008

40 Days of Community: Week 1

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
3:00-5:00 PM   Wedding Shower for Melissa Wray

Monday
9:00 PM   Men's Basketball

Tuesday
7:00 PM   ABF Leaders Meeting
7:30 PM   Worship Team

Wednesday
9:30 AM   Women's Neighborhood Bible Study
6:30 PM   Clubs
6:30 PM   Youth Group
6:45 PM   Prayer Meeting
    (Childcare Provided)

Saturday
8:00 AM-7:00 PM   Kids Hike (Grades 4-6)

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 28, 2008

9:30 AM   Worship Service - Pastor Joel Sutton
   "Reaching Out Together"
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

Staff

News & Notes

Do you have your 40 Days Devotional Book yet? If not, pick it up today in your ABF!

CONGRATULATIONS! to Bob and Myrl Glockner on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They were married in this church on September 20, 1958.

Launching new Small Groups! Beginning September 28^th. 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.

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

Women, you are invited to a shower for Melissa Wray at church today, from 3-5 p.m. We hope you can join us to celebrate! They are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond.

We invite all visitors and friends to join us for a Guest Luncheon on September 28th--following the 11:00AM service. If you are new to First Free, we want to welcome you to a meal 'on us!' There is a sign up sheet at the Information booth or indicate your availability on the registration card.

Attention Future Worship Musicians: We have space in weekly group lessons on Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums, and Voice. Call Pastor Eric (612) 827-4705 x103 if you are interested. Cost is $25. Bring your own instrument. Most Lessons are on Wednesday before clubs.

Attention Singers: The First Free Choir will begin rehearsing September 30th at 6:45PM. If you love the Lord and have singing ability, please contact Rick Olson, 612-729-4662, for more information.

Women's Guild will meet October 7^th at noon for a potluck luncheon. Men are invited as well to enjoy a sing along accompanied by Warren Ahlgren on the accordion.

101 Class: Exploring Church Membership: Find out more about becoming a member of First Free. Our next class will be held on Sunday, October 12, from 4-8 PM. Dinner will be provided. Mark your Welcome Card or call the church office if you would like to attend.

Women's Neighborhood Bible Study needs helpers in our nursery and children's program on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:00 am. No preparation necessary, just show up ready to have fun with the kids. You can help once a month or every week. For more information, please contact Gail Marchand or Carolyn Berg.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $229,256 Budget: $257,581
September 7, 2008 Outreach: $60,803 Budget: $68,845

Listen to this worship service:
   Service    Sermon