We’re celebrating baptism outside this summer on July 28! Our next baptism opportunity is next Sunday. We’ll be holding a big baptism celebration outside on the north patio, including a First Free-style tailgate party. The party starts at 5 pm, so bring your chairs and food and spend some time in fellowship with your church family before the baptism starts at 6. This is one of our favorite events, and you’ll be sad if you miss it! If you haven’t been baptized since placing your faith in Jesus, we encourage you to prayerfully consider doing so. You can learn more and sign up at efree.org/baptism.

https://www.efree.org/baptism

Hillsong Young and Free

We are so excited to be a stop on Hillsong Young & Free’s fall tour, with special guests We Are Messengers. The show is September 24, and you can grab tickets by following the link below! Doors will open at 6 pm the night of the event, and the show will start at 7 pm.See you there!

https://www.efree.org/event/hillsong-young-free/

Laugh Your Way Couples' Comedy Event

Join Mark Gungor at First Free for his 2-day LIVE Laugh Your Way event on October 4 & 5! This event will bring positive hope to your marriage, help you better understand one another’s needs, and rekindle romance. Tickets are on sale now at efree.org/events, and free childcare is available (separate registration link on the event page).

https://www.efree.org/event/laughyourway/

Pinecrest Family Retreat

We’re getting ready for another awesome Pinecrest Retreat this fall from October 25-27. Registration is open now - sign up and secure your spot at efree.org/pinecrest.

http://www.efree.org/pinecrest/

Holy Land Tour 2020

Our 2019 trip to Israel was amazing! We visited the Sea of Galilee, explored the ruins of Herod’s mountain palace in Masada, walked on the Mount of Olives, floated in the Dead Sea, and walked in the old city of Jerusalem where Jesus gave His life for us. Due to the incredibly high response from this trip and the number of people who wanted to go but could not this year, we’re considering another trip in the spring of 2020.If you are interested in joining us, please let us know at efree.org/israel.

http://www.efree.org/israel/

Care 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/

Carman Trails Partnership Backpack Program

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!

Ushers Needed!

Guest Connection is looking for ushers! We have openings in both services, so if you're interested, please contact guestconnection@efree.org.

RightNow Media

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!

Didn’t get the email? Check your spam or visit efree.org/rightnow.

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

Website

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http://www.efree.org/