Sunday, January 4, 2025
The Mission Board is blessed to announce that this year’s Advent Giving was $3,635.08 for Loaves and Fishes and $2,473 for the Pregnancy Center.
Thank you for your generosity and please continue to ask the Lord's blessing on these ministries.
Thank you for your generosity and please continue to ask the Lord's blessing on these ministries.
Today's Message
1 Samuel: From Anarchy to Monarchy
HOW CAN THIS MAN SAVE US?
1 Samuel 11:1-15
Pastor Stephen Moore
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Next Week's Passage: 1 Samuel 12
HOW CAN THIS MAN SAVE US?
1 Samuel 11:1-15
Pastor Stephen Moore
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Next Week's Passage: 1 Samuel 12
Upcoming Connection Opportunities
View all upcoming connection opportunities here.
FREE CHURCH COMMUNITIES, Sundays at 10:30 AM for all adults and kids! These multigenerational groups are a place to gather, grow, and to love others as we love Jesus. Visit us online or at the Welcome Center for more info.
MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING BEGINS THIS WEEK, Tuesday, January 3, and every 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:15 PM in the chapel. Join us in lifting up our world, community, & church in prayer.
MEN’S BREAKFAST, Saturday, January 10 at 8:30 AM in Room 201/203. Sign up online or at the Welcome Center. $5 donation suggested.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, Sunday, January 18, 4:30 PM, and will include financial and ministry updates. Childcare provided for infant-2nd grade kiddos.
WINTERNATIONAL YOUTH RETREAT, February 27-March 1 for all 6th-12th grade students. Fun, friends, activities, and intentional time to grow in your faith. Registration and more info online.
SUMMIT YOUTH GROUP, Wednesdays for 6th-12th grade students: Middle School:6:00-7:15 PM; High School:7:00-8:30 PM. Learn more at Welcome Center and online.
AWANA, Wednesdays, 5:40-7:15 PM. Children 3 yrs. old through 5th grade are invited to join us for fun and fellowship as we hide God’s word in our hearts! Registration and more info at Welcome Center or online.
NOW HIRING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION. To learn more or apply, please visit us online.
FREE CHURCH COMMUNITIES, Sundays at 10:30 AM for all adults and kids! These multigenerational groups are a place to gather, grow, and to love others as we love Jesus. Visit us online or at the Welcome Center for more info.
MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING BEGINS THIS WEEK, Tuesday, January 3, and every 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:15 PM in the chapel. Join us in lifting up our world, community, & church in prayer.
MEN’S BREAKFAST, Saturday, January 10 at 8:30 AM in Room 201/203. Sign up online or at the Welcome Center. $5 donation suggested.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, Sunday, January 18, 4:30 PM, and will include financial and ministry updates. Childcare provided for infant-2nd grade kiddos.
WINTERNATIONAL YOUTH RETREAT, February 27-March 1 for all 6th-12th grade students. Fun, friends, activities, and intentional time to grow in your faith. Registration and more info online.
SUMMIT YOUTH GROUP, Wednesdays for 6th-12th grade students: Middle School:6:00-7:15 PM; High School:7:00-8:30 PM. Learn more at Welcome Center and online.
AWANA, Wednesdays, 5:40-7:15 PM. Children 3 yrs. old through 5th grade are invited to join us for fun and fellowship as we hide God’s word in our hearts! Registration and more info at Welcome Center or online.
NOW HIRING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION. To learn more or apply, please visit us online.
Let's Pray Together
If you would like to share a prayer request with the prayer team, please fill out a prayer card in the lobby or click here.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Those in the midst of change and transition
MISSIONS: K & M, Central Asia, EFCA Reach Global
OUR COMMUNITY: Students, Teachers, School District Employees
NEARBY EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:
Congratulations to Peter & Anna Belle (Zerby) Manfredo who were united in marriage on December 28!
OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Those in the midst of change and transition
MISSIONS: K & M, Central Asia, EFCA Reach Global
OUR COMMUNITY: Students, Teachers, School District Employees
NEARBY EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:
- Cañon Community Baptist Church, Cañon City, CO
- Cross & Crown Church, Colorado Springs, CO
Congratulations to Peter & Anna Belle (Zerby) Manfredo who were united in marriage on December 28!
Stewardship
Giving options here at the Free Church include online giving via the website or church app, offering boxes on the bulletin tables, or through your bank’s Bill-Pay.
2nd Quarter Giving (Online & Cash/Check) – General Fund Contributions
October 2025
Week 1: $40,500.06
Week 2: $20,942.84
Week 3: $8,298.05
Week 4: $14,728.83
Total: $84,469.78
November 2025
Week 1: $11,339.00
Week 2: $19,494.62
Week 3: $17,482.50
Week 4: $11,542.53
Week 5: $10,298.20
Total: $69,956.85
December 2025
Week 1: $30,679.36
Week 2: $25,740.36
Week 3: $14,405.15
Total: $570,824.87
The 2025-2026 spending plan approved by the congregation requires $72,050 monthly income.
We are grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness in your generous giving. Financial dashboard reports are available on the church website: www.efreechurch.org/Dashboard. These reports contain more information on the church’s finances and other statistics.
"Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” – 1 Timothy 6:18-19
2nd Quarter Giving (Online & Cash/Check) – General Fund Contributions
October 2025
Week 1: $40,500.06
Week 2: $20,942.84
Week 3: $8,298.05
Week 4: $14,728.83
Total: $84,469.78
November 2025
Week 1: $11,339.00
Week 2: $19,494.62
Week 3: $17,482.50
Week 4: $11,542.53
Week 5: $10,298.20
Total: $69,956.85
December 2025
Week 1: $30,679.36
Week 2: $25,740.36
Week 3: $14,405.15
Total: $570,824.87
The 2025-2026 spending plan approved by the congregation requires $72,050 monthly income.
We are grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness in your generous giving. Financial dashboard reports are available on the church website: www.efreechurch.org/Dashboard. These reports contain more information on the church’s finances and other statistics.
"Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” – 1 Timothy 6:18-19
Staff Contact
Stephen Moore, Senior Pastor
Anette Versaw, Church Administrator, aversaw@efreechurch.org
Aaron Leggett, Pastor of Gathered Worship, aaronL@efreechurch.org
Daniel Van Camp, Pastor of Student Ministries, danielv@efreechurch.org
Sarah Koch, Director of Children’s Ministries, sarahk@efreechurch.org
Church Elders, leadership@efreechurch.org
Anette Versaw, Church Administrator, aversaw@efreechurch.org
Aaron Leggett, Pastor of Gathered Worship, aaronL@efreechurch.org
Daniel Van Camp, Pastor of Student Ministries, danielv@efreechurch.org
Sarah Koch, Director of Children’s Ministries, sarahk@efreechurch.org
Church Elders, leadership@efreechurch.org