First Free Church
Worship Together
Adam Bowers
Locations & Times
First Free Church
1375 Carman Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021, USA
Sunday 10:00 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 at the west end of the lobby to fill out a Connect Card and get a free gift.
https://www.efree.org/connectAll In
This year our focus is being All In for Jesus. Learn more at efree.org/allin!
https://efree.org/allin/Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are here and are ready for you to pick up and fill with gifts. These shoeboxes not only provide a Christmas gift and joy for a child in need - they also introduce that child to Jesus and give him or her a chance to learn more about Him. Information on how to pack a box is available at efree.org/events, and boxes are due back by November 25th.
https://efree.org/event/operation-christmas-child/Men's Breakfast
Come enjoy breakfast and fellowship with brothers in Christ. We’ll also hear from our own Jim Hibschman, his story of faith and how God has worked in and through his life around the world. Gather on November 16th at 7:30 am in Room 110 for an informal coffee/social time with breakfast at 8 am. Please register so we can be sure to have enough food!
https://efree.org/event/mens-breakfast/Crisis Response Informational Meeting
Our Crisis Response Team works with the EFCA to be a beacon of hope to people who have suffered major losses in floods, hurricanes, and more. If you're interested in joining the team, please attend our meeting on November 17th! Get the details & register at efree.org/events!
https://efree.org/event/crisis-response-team-informational-meeting/Kenya Mission Trip
Join us as we travel to Kenya next March! This short-term missions team will work alongside disciples in the Samburu tribe of Northern Kenya to provide leadership training, prayer, compassion ministries, and more. Registration closes November 17th. Get all of the details at the link below!
https://efree.org/event/mission-trip-kenya/Greater STL Area Ministry Fair
Groundswell STL will be hosting their annual Greater STL Area Ministry Fair at First Free on Thursday, November 21st.
The Ministry Fair will have more than 60 ministries present and ready to help you connect with God's mission in our community and around the world. The Ministry Fair is open from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Activity Center and surrounding lobbies. See you there!
https://efree.org/event/greater-stl-area-ministry-fair/Deck the Halls
Haul out the holly – it’s time to deck the halls! Join us after the second service on Sunday, December 1, to make our church festive for Christmas. Lunch will be provided, and families are welcome! Help us plan by registering below.
https://efree.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2541517Red Cross Blood Drive
It’s the season of giving! There are lots of small things that we can do to make the world a better place – like giving blood! It only takes about an hour, and you can save up to 3 lives with your donation. Make an appointment to give during our drive on December 5 by clicking below
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=FirstFreeChurchFinding Hope Women’s Breakfast
MLK Jr. once said, 'We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.' Ladies, join us for a special breakfast on December 7th and a message of infinite hope for all women. Get your tickets at efree.org/events!
https://efree.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2511315Groups
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, 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/directoryRightNow 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