First Free Church
Lead the Way (Week 7)
Bill Jones | Nehemiah 8 & 9
Locations & Times
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  • First Free Church
    1375 Carman Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021, USA
    Sunday 9:00 AM, Sunday 10:45 AM

Give now!

Giving online is easy and secure.

http://www.efree.org/give

2018 Giving Statements Available

Giving statements for 2018 are available to download 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.aspx
Good Friday Services - April 19
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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).
Times:
• 2:00 pm (in the Chapel)
• 4:00 pm (in the Chapel)
• 6:30 pm (in the Auditorium)
Easter Sunday Services - April 21
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Join us for a joyful Easter celebration on April 21! We will have two services, at 9:00 & 10:45 am.

Regular Kid Connection, Student Ministries, and Adult Groups will not meet. Nursery will be open for children 2 and under.
Otey Open House Reception
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Join us at an open house to celebrate and thank Steve, Sara, and their girls for their service at First Free. The open house will be at on Saturday, April 27 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm in the Activity Center. We will be serving barbequed/smoked meats as part of a buffet during the open house, so come hungry!

Baptism

Our in-service spring baptism celebration will be April 28, 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
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Celebrate after our baptism services on April 28 with a First Free Food Truck Sunday on April 28! We’ll have a variety of trucks in the north parking lot, plus a bounce house and other fun additions!

Help us spread the word - if you live in the neighborhood, grab a sign at one of the Welcome Centers, stick in your front yard, and invite your neighbors!

National Day of Prayer

The National Day of Prayer is May 2. Pray with your community at the Manchester Police Station at noon. We'll also be meeting to pray as a church in the Chapel at 7 pm.

https://nationaldayofprayer.org/
Diaper Drive
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1 in 3 mothers struggles to provide clean diapers for their
children. Bring wipes and diapers of all sizes to the lobby between May 12-26 to support Bethany Christian Services and their ministry to new mothers.




Kanakuk KampOut!

KampOut! is a 1-week high energy, non-stop excitement, traveling Christian day camp experience from Kanakuk for children ages 5-12. KampOut! will be at First Free 2 weeks, July 15-19 and 22-26! Every KampOut! Kamper will see and hear that God is a loving Father and wonderful Creator who loves them and desires for us to love others. Our counselors have been hand-picked for their Christ-like patience and sensitivity, and they are committed to creatively share the importance of a life lived for Jesus Christ!

http://kanakuk.com/kamp-finder/kampout-day-camp/about#about

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
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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
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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!
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Guest Connection is looking for ushers! We have openings in both services, so if you're interested, please contact guestconnection@efree.org.

RightNow Media
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Ready to grow in your faith? First Free has launched RightNow Media - 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!

Didn’t get the email? Check your spam or visit efree.org/rightnow.
SOS - Servants On Site
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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. To get involved, contact Tom Siener at 636.779.2160 or tsiener@efree.org.

Messages

Our sermons and Preparing for Worship emails are now available as podcasts!

http://www.efree.org/messages

Website

Visit our website!

http://www.efree.org/