Free Church Bulletin

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Today's Message
CHURCH UNITED: I CORINTHIANS SERIES
SPIRITUAL MATURITY IN CHRIST
1 CORINTHIANS 2:6-16
Pastor Stephen Moore

Next week's passage: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Upcoming Connection Opportunities
View all upcoming connection opportunities at www.efreechurch.org/events.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIPS, Sunday, 10:35 AM for kids, teens, & adults! This is a time of fellowship around a variety of topics that help us better see, savor, and share Christ together.
 
MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING, Tuesday, September 1, 6:00 PM. We gather every 1st Tuesday in the chapel to pray over our world, community, & church.

SENIOR FITNESS, Wednesdays at 9:00 AM in the Student Center. Includes a time of devotional, exercise, and a healthy snack. Please contact Harvey at 719.371.4774 for questions or more information.

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 online at www.efreechurch.org/youth or by visiting the Welcome Center.
 
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! Learn more at www.efreechurch.org/children.

PRESCHOOL PLAYDATES, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 9:30-11:00 AM in Room 204, for infant-preschool children and their guardians (not just moms!) to have fun, connect, and fellowship together.

LOAVES & FISHES VOLUNTEERS & PANTRY ITEMS NEEDED. We make and serve dinner every Thursday at Loaves & Fishes at 4:00 PM. To sign up or learn more, contact Suzi at okhartsuz@gmail.com. We also need pantry staples, which can be dropped off at the church office anytime during office hours.
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:
Dawn Claflin, Mamie Baines, & June Galbraith, recovery following surgery

FELLOW CHURCHES: Persecuted Church, praying together for faithful followers of Jesus in some of the world’s most difficult and dangerous places

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Congratulations to Peter & Anna Belle Manfredo on the birth of their son, Arcadian James!

If you’d like to bring them a meal, or others in our church family with ongoing needs, please sign up online through Give In Kind (on app) or contact the church office.
 
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.

Three Month Giving (Online & Cash/Check) – General Fund Contributions
The spending plan approved by the congregation requires $72,050 monthly income.

August 2026
Week 1: $18,163.02
Week 2: $23,139.03
Week 3: $15,520.93
Week 4: $14,780.00
Week 5: $21,811.60
Total: $93,414.58

September 2026
Week 1: $16,789.05
Week 2: $16,656.02
Week 3: $21,698.57
Week 4: $19,518.01
Total: $74,661.65

October 2026
Week 1: $16,951.95
Week 2: $34,461.31
Week 3: $11,585.35
Week 4: $18,254.93
Total: $81,253.54

From the Missions Team: We are grateful to God for your generosity over the past several months, which has enabled the Free Church to resume regular support for local ministries. We are grateful for the Lord's faithfulness through your generous giving as it supports the ministry and mission of our church. To review additional financial information and reports, visit www.efreechurch.org/Dashboard.

“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
Amy Swantz, Administrative Assistant, office@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