First Free Church
________ and Rejoicing (Week 3)
Adam Bowers | Philippians 1:20-30 | Foreigners and Rejoicing
Locations & Times
First Free Church
1375 Carman Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
Kid Connection Open House
Kid Connection is hosting an open house on <b>January 27</b>! Stop by after service between 12:15 and 1:30 pm and get a glimpse into what happens downstairs on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights, and how we minister to the young families and children of First Free. Lunch will be provided. <b>RSVP to kidconnection@efree.org. </b>
2019 Budget Deep Dive Pre-Meeting
Our 2019 Annual Meeting will be Sunday, February 10, after second service (12:15 pm) in the Activity Center. At the Annual Meeting we will only be discussing an overview of the budget. <b>If you would like detailed budget information, we will be having a budget meeting on January 27 at 12:15 pm in Room 341. </b>
Friday Night Live
<b>Friday Night Live is February 1!</b> Grab your friends and join us for an evening of fun food tastings, a story, and breakout sessions designed especially for women and their interests, needs, and personal enrichment. Learn more and register by following the link!
http://www.efree.org/event/fridaynightlive2019/Chinese New Year Celebration
Our Chinese brothers and sisters invite you to celebrate the Chinese new year with them on <b>Saturday,</b> <b>February 2</b>, from 3:30 - 9:00 pm in the Activity Center. Join us for Chinese food, art, and games, as well as worship and teaching. You can learn more, RSVP, and register for childcare by following the link below.
http://www.efree.org/event/chinese-new-year-celebration-2/Financial Peace University
Does money stress you out? You're not alone! 78% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. But, you don't have to be a math wiz or make 6-figures to win with money. You just need a plan. <b>Join us for Financial Peace University (Monday evenings, February 4 - April 8) to learn how to master budgeting, pay off debt, build wealth, and give generously. </b>Follow the link below to register!
http://www.efree.org/event/financial-peace-university-2/2019 Annual Meeting
<b>Our 2019 Annual Meeting will be Sunday, February 10, after second service (12:15 pm) in the Activity Center.</b><br><br>During the Annual Meeting, we will introduce new church members, elect new leaders, and vote on the 2019 budget. Anyone may attend the meeting, but only members may vote. Lunch will be available for $2/person or $10/family.<br><br>Childcare will be available with reservation; please contact childcare@efree.org.<br><br>If you would like detailed budget information, we will be having a budget meeting on January 27 at 12:15 pm in Room 341.<br><br>Questions? Contact Heather Wright at hwright@efree.org.
Women's Worship and Prayer
Our monthly women's worship and prayer gathering meets on the 1st Saturday of each month. We meet in Room 341 from 8:30 - 10:00 am, and we provide the coffee! Join us for time spent with the Lord and your sisters in Christ.
Women's Retreat
Ladies, we invite you to be transformed! The 2019 Women's Retreat is an opportunity to spend a weekend away from the distractions of everyday life and focus on our relationships with God and others. Join us at the Sojourn Retreat Center in Dittmer, MO, from March 8-10 as we study the book of Romans and hear from popular speaker Courtney Doctor about how we can be transformed through God's work in our lives.
http://www.efree.org/event/womens-retreat/Ushers Needed!
Guest Connection is looking for ushers! We have openings in both services, so if you're interested, please contact guestconnection@efree.org.<br><br>
Carman Trails Partnership Backpack Program
We are partnering with Carman Trails school to help support some of their students who face food insecurity. To help, please bring non-perishable, shelf-stable items (not canned, because of weight) to the hampers at the entrances to the building. Suggested items include fruit cups, prepared pasta meals, chicken/tuna packets, etc. Thank you for your generosity!
Care Team Counseling
Life often includes challenges that are too big to face alone. Our lay Care Team Counselors are trained to walk alongside and assist people who are in need of hope, care, and direction. Counselors are available by appointment every Thursday evening - email care@efree.org.
http://www.efree.org/care/RightNow Media
<b>Ready to grow in your faith? First Free has launched RightNow Media</b> - it’s like the "Netflix of Video Bible Studies" and has a HUGE library of faith-based videos aimed at helping you grow. You can access the videos wherever you want (on your phone, computer, at home on your TV) and with whoever you want (alone, with your spouse, with your small group). Log in and look around! <br><br>Didn’t get the email? Check your spam or visit <b>efree.org/rightnow</b>.
SOS - Servants On Site
God uniquely gifts every person for service, and SOS is a way to serve by using your maintenance skills on minor jobs such as painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc. <b>To get involved, contact Tom Siener at 636.779.2160 or tsiener@efree.org. </b>
Messages
Our sermons and Preparing for Worship emails are now available as podcasts!
http://www.efree.org/messages