- 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! You can also stop by the Welcome Center in the west entrance to fill out a Connect Card and get a free gift.
https://www.efree.org/connectBack Together
We are so excited about our focus for 2023 - Back Together! Check out efree.org/backtogether for more details and to download the Bible reading plan, sign up to host or attend a Dinner Together, and subscribe to our podcasts!
https://efree.org/backtogether/St. Louis County Police Department Public Safety Seminars
First Free is hosting a series of free public safety seminars (May 9 & 16) put on by the St. Louis County Police Dept. Topics include cyber security, mental health crisis intervention, and more. Registration is required, so head to efree.org/events for all of the info!
https://efree.org/event/st-louis-county-police-department-public-safety-seminars/2023-04-11/Child Dedication
Our next Child Dedication is on May 21st during second service! Child dedication is a celebration of the covenant between God, parents or guardians, and the church to raise a child according to God’s Word. If you would like to dedicate your child (any child, regardless of age, can be dedicated by their parent or guardian), register by emailing vbecktol@efree.org.
https://efree.org/event/child-dedication-2/First Free Carnival
Join us on May 21st at noon out in the north parking lot for one of our very favorite events – the First Free Carnival! We’ll celebrate being #BackTogether with a free burger/hot dog lunch, games, and a petting zoo! See you there!
https://efree.org/event/first-free-carnival/Stop Distracted Driving
Texting while driving is 6x more likely to cause an accident than driving drunk, and distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in teenagers. We’re partnering with West County EMS & Fire to host a Stop Distracted Driving event in our parking lot on May 21st. Teens and other church and community members are invited to attend this powerful demonstration of how dangerous driving distracted can be.
https://efree.org/event/stop-distracted-driving/Ironton Family Mission Trip
Join us for Dayspring Bible Camp in Ironton, MO, from June 18-23 or June 25-30! First Free and Bethel Churches will be partnering this summer to bring the message of Christ to the children of Iron County, MO, through a free Bible camp experience. Learn more and apply to join the team using the link below!
https://efree.org/events/Men's BBQ
Join the men‘s ministry on June 7 at 6:30 pm in Room 110 for a BBQ! This is an event for men of all ages and life stages (young & old, single & married) to get to know brothers in Christ. Let us know you're coming at efree.org/events!
https://efree.org/event/mens-bbq-2/Lifeway Women's Simulcast
Join us on June 10 from 8:30-3:30 to spend a day centering our hearts on God's Word. This isn’t your typical simulcast – we’re providing breakfast and lunch, have fun ice breakers planned, and are including time for fellowship, worship, and prayer. You’ll leave feeling encouraged and empowered. Cost: $25 Grab your spot below, and then invite your friends and family!
https://efree.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1701982Men's Bible Study
Men’s Bible studies meet Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. You can get the details at efree.org/men.
https://efree.org/men/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://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/firstfreechurchNeed 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