Sunday Bulletin

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August 26, 2018

FOR THE CHURCH FAMILY

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH PASTORAL TEAM

TODAY you have the opportunity to preview Glorious Impossible. The Concert Choir will be presenting the musical on December 8 and 9. We will meet at 4pm for a preview of our new music for this year, enjoy a delicious potluck supper at 5pm, and then preview the concert at 6pm. You are welcome to join us for the evening. This year’s concert will have parts for speakers, soloists, and non-speaking parts. General choral singers, all parts, are always welcome. A sign-up sheet is on the choir bulletin board right next to the coffee counter. If you have any questions, contact Lynne Z. Please put “concert” in the subject line.

Dr. Gary Hylander, Senior Pastor Jon MacDonald, Family Life/Discipleship Pastor Bennett Anderson, Worship and Young Adults Pastor Aaron Brown, Student Ministries Pastor

WELCOME! We’re glad you’ve chosen to worship with us! Please stop by Guest Services for a gift and complimentary coffee/tea at the coffee bar.

GET CONNECTED 8am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) For Kids Early Childhood (infants through pre-kindergarten) 9:30am Contemporary Service (Multi-Purpose Room) For Kids Early Childhood (infants through pre-kindergarten) Elementary (K-6th grade) For Students Middle and High School

Special Needs

For Adults Bring It To Life, room 108 Second Chances, Sanctuary (note change) 11am Contemporary Service (Multi-Purpose Room) For Kids Early Childhood (infants through pre-kindergarten) Elementary (K-6th grade)

There is a LifeGroup Leaders Training TODAY at 9:30am. Congratulations to Carl and Paula L. on the birth of their daughter. The Master Plan Team is hosting a listening session TODAY at 11:00am to gain input from the congregation. Next week, we’ll debut our new bulletin shell! All of the changes are aimed at the goal of making our bulletin a more helpful tool for guests, and pointing all of our attention to the church website for information, registrations and ministry information. Pick up your issue of Glimpses from the Welcome Center or Church Office brochure racks. This month features the faith of our mothers. Mothers have been central figures in the Christian tradition ever since Mary told Gabriel, “may it be to me as you have said.” The history of the church would have looked very different without these famous moms. Please pray for the Men’s Ministries Leadership Team as they develop opportunities for men to grow in their faith through discipleship, prayer, and accountability. Team members include: Jeremy S. (Chair), Jay G., Pastor Jon MacDonald, Dennis R., Cam S., and Jeff S. Don’t forget to register your child(ren) for Awana TODAY or September 2 in the Welcome Center prior to 2nd and 3rd services. Registration is also available online at www.e-free-family.com or can be done weekdays in the church office. Student Ministries begin September 5 at 6:30pm for all Middle and High School students.

For Adults Second Chances, North Fellowship Hall If you are newer to the church or have a prayer request, please fill out a Connect Card at Guest Services. We’d love to hear from you!

THIS WEEK (August 26-September 1) AT eFree… Sunday

7:00am 8:00am 9:30am

11:00am

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

4:00pm 1:00pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 9:00am 6:30am 9:30am 6:00pm 8:00pm 6:30pm

Weekly Prayer Traditional Service, Sanctuary Contemporary Service, MPR Christian Education (babies—High School) Equip LifeGroup Leaders Training Contemporary Service, MPR Christian Education (babies—Grade 6) Equip Master Plan Team Listening Session Forever Faithful Planning Team Concert Choir Potluck and Concert Preview Worship Committee Missions Committee Awana On Target GriefShare Men’s Prayer Meeting Play Group/Bible Study, offsite Student Ministries Family Picnic, offsite Adult Choir GriefShare

GET INVOLVED

 Precepts Bible Study on James (meets every other Tuesday at 6:30pm at the home of Chris S. or Wednesdays at 9:30am in the church library.); begins September 11 or 12. Contact Lora L. for more information.  Discerning The Voice Of God (Tuesdays at 6:30pm) — meets at Nancy V.’s home; begins September 4. Contact Nancy for more information.  The Actions of a Committed Follower of Jesus (Wednesdays at 9:30am) — meets in room 108; begins September 5. Contact Kathy B. for more information.  First Love: The Stories of Jesus (Wednesdays at 9:30am or 6:30pm) — meets at church; begins September 12. Childcare will be provided. Contact Summar C. for more information or sign up in the Church Office.  Adorned (every other Wednesday at 6:30pm) — meets at church; begins September 5. Contact Nikki M. for more information.  Titus 2 Groups (various days & times) — beginning in September. Contact Nikki M. for more information.

Our Sonshine Ministry is looking for Sunday morning teachers with a heart for special needs individuals. Could this be you? Contact Gwen MacDonald in the church office for more information. LifeGroups are the first place of connection. They are committed groups of 8-12 people who come together in homes twice a month to share Christ, care for each other, and pray. If you are interested in joining a LifeGroup, register in the Welcome Center, church office or online (www.e-free-family.com/life-groups).

 I & II Samuel (Wednesdays at 9:30am) — meets in room 109; begins September 5. Contact Tom R. for more information.  Men’s Bible Study (Wednesdays at 6:30pm) — watch for details or contact Jeff S. for more information.

Join Pastor Richard A. as he presents his creation booth at the County Fair. This is a great opportunity to share the gospel from a Biblical creationists point of view. He is looking for helpers to serve shifts of 4-8 hours. Please contact him for more information. Please pray for this ministry; it will reach thousands of people during this five day fair.  Life Group (Sundays at 7pm) — meets offsite. Contact Pastor Bennett (452.6520) for more information.  Second Saturdays (2nd Saturday of the month at 7pm) — meets in Café 19 at church. Contact Pastor Bennett (452.6520) for more information.

Wednesday, August 29

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Families of students entering grades 6-12 are invited to a picnic! Festivities will begin with a potluck-style supper. Meat will be provided. Please sign up to come and to find out what food is still needed. Contact Briana or Kim in the church office (452.6520). Yard games and the baseball diamond will be available, as well as a bouncy house for the younger children. This is a great opportunity for students and their families to reconnect before the new program year starts, and to hear Pastor Aaron present what’s new and upcoming for Student Ministries. Plan to join us for this time of fellowship and fun!

Kick-Off Breakfast Saturday, September 15 I 8-10am I Multi-Purpose Room Come eat hearty, hang with the guys, and discover opportunities to help you follow Christ more closely. The pancake and sausage breakfast will be provided on a donation basis. Proceeds will be used for future Men’s Ministries events. Please sign up so we can plan accordingly! You can sign up now online at http://e-free-family.com/mens-ministrieskick-off-breakfast/. Sign-ups are also available between services in the Welcome Center.