First Free Church
The Ends of the Earth (Week 1)
John Richardson
Locations & Times
First Free Church
1375 Carman Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
Welcome!
If you’re new, welcome! We’re so glad you’re with us today, and we’d love to get to know you! Please connect with us at efree.org/connect! You can also stop by the Welcome Center in the west entrance to fill out a Connect Card and get a free gift.
https://www.efree.org/connectOperation Christmas Child
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. wWe will begin shoebox distribution on<b> October 26th</b> in the main lobby and west entrance. People can pick up their boxes, fill them with items for a little boy or girl from their chosen age group, and return them to the west entrance by <b>November 19th</b>. Learn more (or build a shoebox completely online!) at the link below.
https://efree.org/event/operation-christmas-child/GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays
Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated? Our Surviving the Holidays seminar on <b>November 6th</b> is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. You’ll learn how to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays, what to do about traditions and other coming changes, helpful tips for surviving social events, and how to discover hope for your future.
https://efree.org/event/surviving-the-holidays/Newsboys
Newsboys are one of the biggest bands in Christian music history, having sold more than 10 million records across 23 recordings and garnering boundless accolades, including 1 RIAA® Double Platinum certification and 8 Gold certifications, 33 #1 radio hits, four GRAMMY® nominations, two American Music Award nominations and multiple Dove Awards. We are excited to be welcoming them to First Free on <b>November 16th!</b> Get all of the details and buy tickets at the link below!
https://efree.org/event/newsboys-let-the-music-speak-tour/Mission Trip: Kenya
Join us as we travel to Kenya next March! This short-term missions team will work alongside disciples in the Samburu tribe of Northern Kenya to provide leadership training, prayer, compassion ministries, and more. <b>Registration is open through November 18th.</b>
https://efree.org/event/mission-trip-kenya/Men's Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast and fellowship with brothers in Christ on <b>November 18th</b>! We’re so excited to have Louis Dooley as our speaker. Louis was a young man who found himself imprisoned with a life sentence for theft and attempted murder. Through a miraculous turn of events, Louis received Jesus Christ in prison and recognized he had new life in Christ. Today, Louis is a free man providing pastoral counsel to current inmates, in hopes of the gospel setting them free. His story is one of hope and redemption that resonates with all believers. Learn more and register below!
https://efree.org/event/mens-breakfast/Deck the Halls
Haul out the holly – it’s time to deck the halls! Join us after second service on <b>Sunday, December 3,</b> to make our church festive for Christmas. Lunch will be provided, and families are welcome! Let us know you’re coming by registering below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfc3uOGoHO8TghS9SCRSJM2S1QODAbXrT7zurAWkfpBQlrmvg/viewformRed Cross Blood Drive
There aren’t many things you can do to help others that are easy as giving blood – you even get to recline and relax while you do it! Our next blood drive is <b>December 7</b> – make your appointment to give at the link below!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=FirstFreeChurchBridge of Hope Tutoring
Right now, the two elementary schools nearest Bridge of Hope in north St. Louis city have only a 4-6% reading proficiency rate, but you can help improve that number. If you’ve been looking for a tangible way to impact the lives of others during the pandemic, we’ve got a great one for you! Bridge of Hope has created an online tutoring program to help these children learn to read. It only takes 40 minutes, twice a week, and the impact can last a lifetime. <br><br>Bridge of Hope provides the curriculum and training you need to be successful.<br><br><b>To learn more about how you can get involved and help change a life, email robin@bridgeofhopestl.org. </b>
Groups
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul encourages believers to “share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). Life can be hard sometimes, and we aren’t meant to go it alone - we’re meant to do it as part of a group. If you're interested in joining or starting a Group, check out efree.org/groups!
https://www.efree.org/groupsChurch Center App and Directory
<b>Church Center</b> is a hub for First Free - you can manage giving, find a group, reserve your spot for a Sunday service, and more. The app also has a directory! Download the app, go to your profile and ‘My Directory Settings’ and choose the information you’d like included in the Directory. If you need help, email directory@efree.org.
http://www.efree.org/directoryLibrary Open!
The library is back open for business before and after the 11 am in-person service on Sundays (hooray for books!). <br><br>Please be sure to return the books you already have out, even if the library is technically closed when you are there. There's a slot in the security gate where books can be placed. When in the library, please keep your masks on and s
RightNow Media
We wanted to remind you that RightNow Media has thousands of videos for your kids and loads of Bible studies for you to help you stay grounded in your faith during all of this stay at home time. We’re giving you free access to the RightNow Media library, so head over to efree.org/rightnowmedia to learn more and get signed up.
https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/firstfreechurchPhotography Team
We’re looking for volunteers to join our Photography Team! To get involved, fill out the form at efree.org/phototeam.
http://www.efree.org/phototeamMessages
Our sermons and Preparing for Worship emails are now available as podcasts!
http://www.efree.org/messages