- First Free Church1375 Carman Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021, USASunday 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 or by texting CONNECT to 636-251-4778. You can also stop by the Welcome Center in the lobby to fill out a Connect Card and get a free gift.
https://www.efree.org/connectThriVe STL Baby Bottle and Diaper Drive
ThriVe STL helps to empower women dealing with unexpected pregnancies to make confident decisions with accurate and unbiased information, and offers support to help women choose life.To help support them, we’re holding a Baby Bottle & Diaper Drive! Pick up a baby bottle, fill it with loose change, bills, or even checks, and bring it back on June 19th. We’ll also be collecting diapers to support new moms! Pick up bottles and drop off diapers at the old nursery counter (in the hallway on the west side of the Activity Center).
https://efree.org/event/thrive-baby-bottle-diaper-drive/Spring Clean Up Day - new date!
Our spring clean-up day had to be rescheduled because of rain - we hope you can join us on May 21st! Let us know you're coming at efree.org/events!
https://efree.org/event/spring-clean-up-day/The Compassion Journey
It can be hard to understand what children in poverty feel every day. Through a series of audio-led exhibits, you’ll walk a day in their shoes. See what a typical day holds – with all its challenges and choices. It’s a chance to see life from a completely different perspective. The Compassion Journey will be in the First Free Activity Center.The event hours are:Friday, May 20: 2 pm – 8 pmSaturday, May 21: 9 am – 4 pmSunday, May 22: Noon – 3 pm This event is free and family-friendly, but does require reservations. Click below to reserve your spot!
https://efree.org/event/the-compassion-journey-may-20/Summerfest
Mark your calendars now for May 22nd, and plan to stick around after services for Summerfest! We’ll have food trucks, games, and a petting zoo, so bring your family and join in the fun as we welcome summer and celebrate our church family and our church plant in Peru! The event is free to attend, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.
https://efree.org/event/summerfest/Davis Missionary Receptions
We are glad to welcome Giles and Debbie Davis, our missionaries in Spain, back to First Free to share an update on their ministry.Giles will be teaching at Summit on May 22. You can meet the Davis‘ and hear more about their ministry at a dessert hosted by Doug and Lynn Pogue on May 23 or at a reception between services on May 29 in Room 300. They look forward to speaking with you!
https://efree.org/event/giles-debbie-davis-missionary-reception-2/Men's BBQ
Join the men’s ministry for a BBQ! Come get to know brothers in Christ who are connected in discipleship groups and hear about our upcoming summer session. We’ll meet on May 25th in Room 110 at 6:30 pm.Register at efree.org/events.
https://efree.org/event/mens-bbq/Rooted
Ready to find your purpose and reinvigorate your relationship with God? Sign up for the summer session of Rooted at efree.org/rooted! The session kicks off on June 5th.
https://efree.org/rooted/Ironton Mission Trip
Service-oriented individuals of all ages will travel to Ironton, MO, June 19-24, 2022 to bring an exciting vacation Bible school program to area children, grades K-12. This program is a service to Dayspring Bible Camp that typically attracts 100-150 VBS students from the surrounding counties, and it continues to thrive because of the willing volunteers who serve.
https://efree.org/event/ironton-mission-trip/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/groupsConnections Ministry
Every Sunday could be someone’s first Sunday so our Connections team - our parking lot team, greeters, Welcome Center hosts, and ushers - strives to provide a welcoming environment from the moment someone pulls into our parking lot. if you have a love for others and a heart for hospitality, we'd love to have you join the team! Get in touch using the link below.
https://www.efree.org/connectionsChurch 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/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://www.efree.org/rightnowmediaNeed Help?
We know that the coronavirus outbreak is impacting us all a little differently. If you need help, let us know by heading to efree.org/care and clicking on ‘I need help’. And if you can offer help, click on ‘I can help’. If you need prayer, visit efree.org/prayer. We want you to know that we’re here for you even if we can’t be physically here for you, and we’ll get through this together!
https://www.efree.org/carePhotography 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