Free Church Bulletin

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Today's Message
Thanksgiving Sunday
Psalm 145


Today you will need a pen and a reflection card. If you did not receive these items when you entered, you can find a table on either side of the stage that has what you’ll need!

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New sermon series starts next week: Nicene Nativity.
We will resume 1 Samuel after the new year.

Upcoming Connection Opportunities
View all upcoming connection opportunities here.

WE'RE CLOSED THIS WEEK FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK. Office Closed and no mid-week programming, including AWANA and Summit Youth Group. We will resume normal hours and programming on Monday, December 1 with office hours held Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM.

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.

COMBINED ADVENT COMMUNITIES FOR TEENS & ADULTS START NEXT SUNDAY, 10:30 AM in the Student Center, from November 30-December 21. Refreshemnts provided as ew gather for Advent reflections & teachings.

ADVENT DEVOTIONAL AVAILABLE AT THE WELCOME CENTER. Snag a copy of “Everyday Gospel” by Paul David Tripp, helping us celebrate our salvation by reflecting on biblical events—from Genesis through Revelation—that make Jesus’s incarnation so miraculous. Suggested $5 donation.

ADVENT GIVING begins next Sunday, November 30. The Missions Board is featuring an opportunity to give toward our community this Advent season. This year all proceeds will go toward Loaves & Fishes and our local pregnancy center. More info will be available next week in the lobby and 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.

The Lord upholds all who fall.
Where have you felt upheld by His hand this year?

He lifts up all who are bowed down.
What weight has He lifted from you?

You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
Thank Him for what He’s provided; and for what He’s withheld in love.

The Lord is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His works.
Let His kindness quiet your heart.

The Lord is near to all who call on Him.
Breathe a prayer of thanks for His nearness.

He fulfills the desire of those who fear Him… He hears their cry and saves them.
Whisper one specific cry He has heard this year.

Lord, You open Your hand and satisfy us. Teach us to live with open hands.
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
Total: $48,116.12

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.

"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