First Free Church
Lead the Way (Week 3)
John Richardson | Nehemiah 3:1-32
Locations & Times
First Free Church
1375 Carman Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
2018 Giving Statements Available
<b>Giving statements for 2018 are available to download</b> from your myFIRSTFREE account (access them at efree.org/give, or use the link below). If you prefer that we mail you a paper copy, please contact the church office at giving@efree.org or 636-779-2193.
https://secure.accessacs.com/access/login.aspxAssociate Pastor of Student Ministries Candidate - Forums & Vote
<b>We are excited that Pastor Steve Lancaster has been nominated to join our team!</b> We will have two forums for you to meet Steve, hear his testimony, and ask questions. The forums will be Saturday, March 23, at 10 am, and Saturday, March 23, at 4 pm. Both forums will be in Room 110.<br>The congregational meeting and vote will be Sunday, March 24, at 10:15 am (between services in the Main Auditorium). Anyone can attend the meeting, but only members can vote. Please do your best to be on time. When you arrive at the meeting, you will need to sign-in, and pick up a ballot. There will be multiple sign-in tables in the auditorium. To learn more about Steve, please visit efree.org/candidate.
http://www.efree.org/candidateEaster Egg Hunt
<b>Join us on April 13th for an egg-citing morning!</b> We’ll be hosting an awesome Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday the 13th from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. There are 3 levels of hunts (0-3 years, 4-6 years, 7-11 years), plus balloon creations, a bounce house, a petting zoo, and a hot dog lunch. You won’t want to miss out on this awesome event – come and bring your friends and neighbors! Questions? Contact kidconnection@efree.org.
Good Friday Services
We will be remembering the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our salvation through an intimate time of meditative music, devotion and communion. On April 19, we will have 2 services in the Chapel during the afternoon and 1 service in auditorium in the evening (approximately 40 minutes each).<br>Times:<br>• 2:00 pm (in the Chapel)<br>• 4:00 pm (in the Chapel)<br>• 6:30 pm (in the Auditorium)
Easter Sunday Services
<b>Join us for a joyful Easter celebration on April 21! We will have two services, at 9:00 & 10:45 am.</b><br><br>Regular Kid Connection, Student Ministries, and Adult Groups will not meet. Nursery will be open for children 2 and under.
Baptism
<b>Our in-service spring baptism celebration will be April 28</b>, and we'll be baptizing believers in both services. Story Night will be April 26 at 7 pm. If you haven't been baptized since trusting in Jesus, we encourage you to prayerfully consider doing so. Visit efree.org/baptism to sign up!
http://www.efree.org/baptism/Food Truck Sunday
<b>Celebrate after our baptism services on April 28 with a First Free Food Truck Sunday on April 28! </b>We’ll have a variety of trucks in the north parking lot, plus a bounce house and other fun additions!<br><br><br>
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 Wednesday evening - email care@efree.org.
http://www.efree.org/care/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.
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!
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>
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