Announcements

  Women’s Fall Conference

The Women’s Ministries fall conference will be Saturday October 23^rd, at First E Free. The theme of the conference is “Immeasurably More – The Power of a Praying Life.” Our own Cathy Hofer will be a blessing to you. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for young women 8-12^th grade. Register today in the foyer or by calling the church office. The conference is meant to be a time set aside from our daily activities and responsibilities for personal refreshment, relationship building and spiritual growth. We know you won’t want to miss this opportunity for teaching & connection!

 Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child has begun! There are several ways to participate:

1. Pack a shoebox. Boxes and instructions are provided at the display by the front doors. The deadline to return filled shoeboxes here at church is Saturday, November 21st.
2. Sponsor a shoebox. You can do this by putting a check for $9.00 (per box shipping cost) payable to Samaritan's Purse in the container provided on the display table. Feel free to also visit the Samaritan's Purse website for instructions about sponsoring a virtual shoebox.
3. Help with collections or loading. Starting this year, FEFC is the regional collection site for shoeboxes! We need lots of volunteers to help with accepting and storing local donations at our church! Please sign up at the shoe box display or call the office if you are interested.
4. Pray. When the shoeboxes are delivered, Samaritan’s Purse coordinates with the local congregations and pastors to provide Bible lessons along with the shoebox gifts. Graduates of these classes receive Bibles in their own language.

 

Weekly Outlook

 Sunday, October 17

Today

9:00 am        Communion Sunday: also live stream

10:30 am    Sunday School: in person only

6:00 pm      Christmas Program Practice: at FEFC

6:00 pm      Evening Worship: at FEFC

7:00 pm      High School Youth Group: at FEFC

                      

 

Monday, October 18

6:30 am     Men’s Discipleship: Bagel Boy on Minnesota Ave.

 

Tuesday, October 19

6:30 am      Corporate Prayer: at FEFC

 7:00 pm  Women's Ministry Bible Study

Wednesday, October 20

12:00 pm    Men’s Discipleship: FEFC Library

6:25 pm      AWANA: at FEFC

6:30  pm     Adult Bible Study: at FEFC

6:30 pm      Middle School Youth Group: at FEFC

 

Thursday, October 21

6:15 am        Men’s Discipleship: at FEFC

9:00 am      Women’s Ministry Bible Studies: at FEFC

 

Saturday, October 23

7:00 am        Men’s Discipleship: Josiah’s Coffeehouse

9:00am-2:30 pm Women’s Fall Retreat: at FEFC

 

Sunday, October 24

9:00 am      Sunday Worship: Also live stream

10:30 am    Sunday School: in person only

6:00 pm      Christmas Program Practice: at FEFC

6:00 pm      Evening Worship: at FEFC

6:45 pm      Missionary Reception (Leatherwood): at FEFC

7:00 pm      High School Youth Group: at FEFC

 

 

First Free 411

 Children’s Christmas Program: Dec. 12th

This program is for children who are in preschool through 5th grade. The K-5 children will  practice for their Christmas program each Sunday evening from 6-7 p.m. through Dec. 5. Please make every effort to have your children at these practices. We have a lot of music to learn in a short time! Please Note: The preschoolers DON’T have extra rehearsals. They practice during Sunday School. Thank you. -Sue Norberg