Operation Christmas Child brings the Good News of Jesus Christ to children through the simple gift of a shoebox. You can impact His Kingdom by packing a shoebox filled with toys, hygiene item, and school supplies. These shoeboxes will be distributed to children all across the world, and the children will get to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their native language. No time to shop? You may donate $25 per box and a team at our church will pack a box on your behalf. You can also donate in honor of a loved one – just come see us in the lobby October 21-November 11 and ask how! Shoeboxes must be returned to church the week of November 11.

Each year we send Christmas cards to our missionaries to let them know that they are very much in our hearts and minds. Stop by the Mission Wall (to the west side of the auditorium) to sign the cards any Sunday this month.

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!

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.

Join us in the Auditorium on November 11 at 6 pm for this Veteran's Day program of music to honor our Lord and remember our veterans. Come and bring a friend!

November 18: Alzheimer Disease: Trials Today, Treatments Tomorrow
This session will review the challenges associated with the treatment of Alzheimer disease, and will consider progress towards effective treatment of this disease. Specifically, we will discuss strategies for dementia prevention, available (approved) treatments, and experimental therapies actively being investigated in clinical trials. Particular emphasis will be placed on reviewing research currently ongoing at Washington University in St. Louis. The session will conclude with an question and answer period. Please RSVP to caringforagingparents@efree.org.

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!

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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.