First Free Church
Gifted Leadership
Kevin Krosley
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 or by texting CONNECT to 636-251-4778. You can also stop by the Welcome Center in the lobby to fill out a Connect Card and get a free gift.
https://www.efree.org/connectMen's Breakfast
We are called to invite others along as we follow Jesus – join our Groups Pastor, Nick, for breakfast as we look at the Gospel of John to see how Jesus and his first disciples invited others to follow.Gather in Room 341 at 7 am on November 13th for an informal coffee/social time, with breakfast at 7:30. We’ll have you out no later than 9 am. Please register using the form linked below!
https://form.jotform.com/212236947866063Connections Community Breakfast
Join us from 9-11 am on November 13th in the Activity Center for breakfast, fellowship, and fun for the Connections ministry volunteers – and those interested in volunteering!
https://form.jotform.com/212074917995164Operation Christmas Child
Boxes are available starting today – bring your filled boxes back by November 21st! This is a wonderful way to share the joy of Christmas and the love of Jesus with children all around the world!
https://efree.org/event/operation-christmas-child/Lake Charles Crisis Response Trip
Join the First Free Crisis Response Team as we serve the people of Lake Charles, Louisiana, from March 20-26, 2022.This community was hit by two hurricanes in 2020, and then a massive rainstorm this year that dropped 16 inches of water caused a massive setback in relief efforts. We are joining with the EFCA Crisis Response team to bring help and hope to those whose lives were, and continue to be, impacted. Learn more and register at the link below - registration closes on November 24th.
https://efree.org/event/lake-charles-crisis-response-trip/Deck the Halls
It’s time to start thinking about Christmas! Gather after the second service on November 28th to bring Christmas to First Free. Lunch will be served and families are welcome! Please register below.
https://efree.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1034719Everyone's Christmas Story
Join us for a celebration of Christmas with Everyone’s Christmas Story – a play that reminds us of how beautiful and amazing the Biblical Christmas story really is… just the way it is, was, and always will be. It is truly everyone’s story!
This is a multi-date event:Dec 3 @ 6:45 pmDec 5 @ 6:45 pmDec 6 @ 12:30 pmDec 10 @ 6:45pmDec 11 @ 6:45 pmDec 12 @12:30 pm
Buy your tickets using the link below!
https://form.jotform.com/212695017902051This is a multi-date event:Dec 3 @ 6:45 pmDec 5 @ 6:45 pmDec 6 @ 12:30 pmDec 10 @ 6:45pmDec 11 @ 6:45 pmDec 12 @12:30 pm
Buy your tickets using the link below!
Red Cross Blood Drive
There are lots of small things that we can do to make the world a better place – like giving blood.Giving blood can mean that someone gets to spend another Christmas with his or her family. Or celebrate a birthday. Or even go to a kid’s soccer game. Giving blood takes just an hour of your time, but it can save up to 3 lives. What a beautiful gift!Make an appointment to give using 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.
Bridge of Hope provides the curriculum and training you need to be successful.
To learn more about how you can get involved and help change a life, email robin@bridgeofhopestl.org.
Bridge of Hope provides the curriculum and training you need to be successful.
To learn more about how you can get involved and help change a life, email robin@bridgeofhopestl.org.
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/groupsConnections Ministry
Every Sunday could be someone’s first Sunday so our Connections team - our parking lot team, greeters, Welcome Center hosts, and ushers - strives to provide a welcoming environment from the moment someone pulls into our parking lot. if you have a love for others and a heart for hospitality, we'd love to have you join the team! Get in touch using the link below.
https://www.efree.org/connectionsChurch Center App and Directory
Church Center 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!).
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
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://www.efree.org/rightnowmediaNeed Help?
We know that the coronavirus outbreak is impacting us all a little differently. If you need help, let us know by heading to efree.org/care and clicking on ‘I need help’. And if you can offer help, click on ‘I can help’. If you need prayer, visit efree.org/prayer. We want you to know that we’re here for you even if we can’t be physically here for you, and we’ll get through this together!
https://www.efree.org/carePhotography 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/phototeamCare 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/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. 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