First Free Church
The Ends of the Earth (Week 11)
John Richardson
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! You can also stop by the Welcome Center in the west entrance to fill out a Connect Card and get a free gift.
https://www.efree.org/connectBudget Preview Meeting
If you’d like to take a deep dive into the 2024 budget before the Annual Meeting, we invite you to attend the Budget Preview on Sunday, January 28th, at 12 pm in Room 341.
https://efree.org/annualmeeting/2024 Annual Congregational Meeting
The 2024 Annual Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, February 4th, at 12:15 pm in the auditorium. This meeting is where we vote on the budget, approve new members of church leadership, welcome new members of the church, and more. Learn more and request childcare at the link below!
https://efree.org/annualmeeting/Chinese New Year Celebration
The Chinese Christian Fellowship and the Chinese Language School invite you to celebrate Chinese New Year on February 10 at First Free! Dumpling-making and cultural activities begin at 4 pm. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm and the main program will begin at 7 pm. Please come and welcome the Year of the Dragon. Registration is encouraged & appreciated!
https://efree.org/event/chinese-new-year/Groups Fair
We all know the importance of biblical community, but it can sometimes be hard to find your fit! So, we’re hosting a Groups Fair where you’ll have a chance to meet some group leaders and learn about the options for joining a group at First Free.
Join us out in the lobby between services and after second service on February 11th!
Join us out in the lobby between services and after second service on February 11th!
True Girl Crazy Hair Tour
We’re so excited that True Girl is bringing their Crazy Hair Tour to First Free to bring moments of connection and truth – it’s the most fun you’ll have digging into God’s Word! Join us on February 17 for an amazing time learning to spot the world’s lies and courageously live in biblical Truth – together!
https://efree.org/event/true-girl/Financial Peace Unviersity
Financial Peace University is a 9-week course that has helped millions of people helped millions of people beat debt, build wealth, and live and give like no one else. Our next session starts on February 18th and you can register to join us at efree.org/events.
https://efree.org/event/financial-peace-university/Rooted
Rooted is an experience that will give you the opportunity to connect with God, the church community, and your purpose in unexpected, life-changing ways. Our next session starts February 18th!
https://efree.org/rooted/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/groupsChurch 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/firstfreechurchPhotography 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/phototeamMessages
Our sermons and Preparing for Worship emails are now available as podcasts!
http://www.efree.org/messages