the
MARCH 2022 |VOLUME 48| ISSUE NO.3
EVANGEL
OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIRST FREE CHURCH
Faith Over Fear Men's Retreat WRITTEN BY KIRK ALBRECHT & KEVIN LABBY
Covid. War in Ukraine. Inflation. Deteriorating morality. Political gridlock. It’s enough to make the hardiest believer end up kind of fearful when we wake up each day, and maybe wonder, “what’s going to happen today?” None of us is immune to what’s going on around us. Life can be stressful, full of worry and anxiety - even fear.
Yet as Christians, we don’t have to live captive to those concerns – we have a living Savior who helps us, and our faith can make the difference! So how can we find the strength to follow God even when it's not only difficult, but intimidating to do so? That's a profound question. But, thankfully, the Bible tells us the stories of many saints who, despite their fearfulness and failings, nevertheless learned to persevere by faith. By looking to them as they looked to Christ, the Spirit can help us renew our courage.
Faith Over Fear Men's Retreat, Cont. With that in mind, we invite all men of First
Registration will begin on Sunday, March 13,
Free to join us for our annual Men's Retreat
and for just $25 you’ll get a retreat booklet,
at Ligonier Camp in Ligonier, PA for one day
lunch, snacks and a retreat T-shirt.
of encouragement, study, and fellowship. If you need help financially, that is available – Come, enjoy good food, rest and recreation,
don’t let money keep you from attending! We
and two powerful teachings from the life of
encourage you to mark your calendars for
Abraham on how to put faith over fear in
this great day together as men who desire to
everyday life. Abraham was a man who
follow Jesus, and to consider bringing a
struggled at times with fear (that led to some
friend as well!
lousy choices!), but ultimately, is one of the Bible’s greatest examples of faith.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 30, 2022 TIME: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
You'll encourage others and be encouraged
LOCATION: Ligonier Camp (Dining Hall),
by our time together. So make plans now to
Ligonier, PA
join us!
REGISTER: myfefc.org or bit.ly/MensRetreat22
Upcoming Senior Achiever Schedule April 12: White Elephant Auction
Job Postings Maintenance We are looking to hire a part-time Maintenance Worker. If you are interested in applying, please contact the main office at
11-11:30 a.m. – Social Time
info@myfefc.org, or 412-678-6655.
11:30 a.m. – Lunch (Covered dish or $7.00)
Changed Lives
Devotions by Pastor Joel. Wayne Nelson will act as auctioneer.
May 10: Honoring Women 11-11:30 a.m. – Social Time
To see more people know God's life-changing power and love, grow in community, and live out his truth daily, we need you. Specifically, we're asking every member and friend of First Free Church to: Pray Listen Respond
11:30 a.m. – Catered Lunch (Price TBD)
Watch For more information, please visit
Devotions by Pastor Kirk. Program by Shepherds Voice.
myfefc.org/changedlives. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry!
Women's Craft Night
When: Friday, April 1 Time: 7p.m. Cost: $25
Building Update
Auditorium | New Hallway
Registration is required and sign up is limited. Cost for the event is $25 and required at the time of registration. Join us to make an Easter Egg Topiary Tree and Easter Egg garland while enjoying coffee, snacks and fellowship!
Lobby Hallway | Former Library
Sign up online at myfefc.org or call the office at 412-678-6655.
Family News Anniversaries CONGRATULATIONS TO... Charles & Sherry Turner for 54 years of marriage on March 4. Duane & Betty Sjoberg for 45 years of marriage on March 5. Dane & A. Faye Lloyd for 66 years of marriage on March 9.
Auditorium | Stage Extension
Mark International Your Calendars WRITTEN BY KIRK ALBRECHT Partner Spotlight Next Generation Prayer Meeting | March 6 following service in ALC Senior Achievers Luncheon | March 8 at 11 a.m. Alive (Young Adults) | Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Family News, Cont. Memorial Gifts THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED MEMORIAL GIFTS FOR THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE. For Keith Benjamin
For Nancy Maser
Anonymous
Karen Andelmo Jim Charlesworth
GriefShare Sessions | Thursdays
For Paul Bezeck
Virginia DeRoss
at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Vilma Pavuk
Mark Maser
Creative Arts Appreciation Dinner |
For Samuel Coccia
March 12 at 6 p.m.
Anonymous
Student Ministry Sports Night |
For John Dubyak
March 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Vilma Pavuk
White Cross |
For John Eisele
March 15 at 9 a.m.
Bill & Dolly Halas
Dad's Breakfast n' Bible |
For Vince Grace
Hal & Rhoda West For Ruth Massung Anonymous For Clare Miller Anonymous Vilma Pavuk Hal & Rhoda West For Jack Roberts
March 19 at 9 a.m.
Bill & Dolly Halas
Ielase Home Group |
For Tim Greer
March 27 at 1 p.m.
Vilma Pavuk
Women's Ministry Craft Night |
For Bob Hamilton
April 1 at 7 p.m.
Anonymous
For Joe Rymarowicz
Anonymous Bob & Anne Hamilton Vilma Pavuk Hal & Rhoda West
Carl & Laurie Rogers
Anonymous
Next Generation Prayer Meeting |
Vilma Pavuk
Laurie Bezeck
April 3 following service in ALC
Hal & Rhodas West
Ruth Bowers
Irene Zack
Jim Charlesworth
Student Ministry Support Dinner | April 10 from 5:30-7 p.m. Good Friday Service | April 15 at 7 p.m. Awana Picnic | April 23 at 11 a.m.
Student Ministry Game Night |
Jim & Ginni Cottrell For Diana Kresovich
Bob & Anne Hamilton
Anonymous
Vilma Pavuk
Daniel & Stella Giger Vilma
Hal & Rhoda West
Pavuk
Irene Zack
Hal & Rhoda West For Anthony Tardio For Pastor Will
Edward & Andrea Wieszclynski
Bill & Dolly Halas
April 22 at 7 p.m. Please visit www.myfefc.org for our full and updated calendar. Copyright © 2022 | First Evangelical Free Church. All rights reserved.
For Eugene Troncone Anonymous