First Free Church
People are Asking (Week 5)
Steve Lancaster
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/connectRed Cross Blood Drive
Donating blood takes only about an hour and can save up to 3 lives! Register to give at our July 28th blood drive below.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=FirstFreeChurchBaptism
Our next baptism celebration is on August 7, and, as is tradition, we’re holding an outdoor evening baptism with worship and fellowship time as we rejoice with those being baptized. If you’re ready to be baptized, you can sign up at efree.org/baptism.
https://efree.org/baptism/Safety Preparedness Exercise
We have been working hard behind the scenes to create plans for emergency situations that could occur on our campus and we’re excited to be having our first staff and volunteer safety preparedness exercise on August 13th! If you currently volunteer at First Free, you’re invited! After we practice we’ll be having a volunteer appreciation picnic with lots of fun things to do, plus free food! You can learn more and sign up at efree.org/events.
https://efree.org/event/safety-exercise/Missionary Reception
First Free missionaries T&T B, who currently serve in Southeast Asia, will be at First Free on August 21st to share about their work and how they’ve seen God move.
Join us for a reception in Room 300 at 12:15 pm to hear their stories and catch up! Refreshments will be served, and registration is not required. See you there!
Join us for a reception in Room 300 at 12:15 pm to hear their stories and catch up! Refreshments will be served, and registration is not required. See you there!
Eldership Course
If you’ve ever considered serving as an Elder, but don’t have a full grasp of what it means to serve as an Elder, then the Eldership Course is for you.
The course runs on Wednesday evenings, September 7 – October 12. Registration closes August 15th and space is limited, so sign up now!
https://efree.org/event/eldership-course/The course runs on Wednesday evenings, September 7 – October 12. Registration closes August 15th and space is limited, so sign up now!
Christmas Play Interest Meeting
Calling all actors! If you love donning a costume, memorizing lines, and sharing the wonder of live performance, then First Free Church’s Christmas production needs you! Join us for an informational meeting after church on Sunday, September 18 at 12:15 pm in the Chapel. No need to register! Learn how you can celebrate this Christmas season through the power of theater. There will be performance opportunities as well as production team positions to be filled. Details will be shared at the informational meeting.
https://efree.org/event/christmas-play-interest-meeting-2/Membership Class
Our membership course covers the basics of spiritual growth, the history and doctrine of our church, and the benefits and expectations that accompany membership. The next course will be offered on Sundays from 10:30 am – 12 pm beginning October 16 to November 13. Weekly class attendance is expected. Sign up at the link below!
https://efree.org/membership/Bridge 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://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/firstfreechurchNeed 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/phototeamSOS - 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