Free Church Bulletin

Sunday, January 11, 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.
Today's Message
1 Samuel: From Anarchy to Monarchy
OUR FAITHFUL GOD
1 Samuel 12
Pastor Stephen Moore

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Next Week's Passage: 1 Samuel 13
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.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, Next Sunday, January 18, 4:30 PM, and will include financial and ministry updates. Childcare provided for infant-2nd grade kiddos.

CHILI COOK OFF, Next Sunday, January 18, 5:30 PM, to follow the afternoon’s Congregational Meeting. Please bring a side, dessert, or a chili to share. Chilis should be brought in by 4:00 PM to be judged beforehand. Prizes will be awarded for both red and green chilis.

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: Jennifer Moline & John McFadyen, recovery following surgery

MISSIONS: Journey Quest, Mark & Sarah Anderson

OUR COMMUNITY: Healthcare Workers

NEARBY EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:
  • Catalyst Church, Cañon City, CO
  • Faith EFC, Colorado Springs, CO
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.

1st week of giving for the start of our 3rd quarter was $26,548.11. YTD giving is $514,536.71, compared to the previous year’s giving of $448,199.45. We are grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness in your generous giving. For info on how giving compares to expenses, as well as other statistics, see the dashboard reports available online.

“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