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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIRST FREE CHURCH
Meet Tammy!
Tammy Badstibner, Coordinator of Women’s Ministry
I was in 6th grade when a friend invited me to the youth group at First Free. Four years later, my family started attending Sunday morning worship here. When I returned to the area afer college, God used a few special people to help me get plugged back into First Free and find postcollege friendships, ultimately leading me to where I am today. My husband Eric and I, along with our three children, currently reside in White Oak and consider it a blessing to be part of this community where we both grew up and are now raising our own family of McKeesport Tigers. It is pure joy to serve the women of First
Ministry Update
By Pastor Alex Ielase, Associate Pastor of Students & Congregational Care
I want to take a minute to update everyone on my new role and what’s been happening recently. I’m so thankful for Pastor Kirk’s ministry at First Free Church over the past 2 decades, plus. He has been and remains a friend and brother. Stepping into my new role as Associate Pastor of Students and Congregational Care, I wanted make sure I did a few things well: First, continue to love and serve middle, high school and college students. Second, to equip and activate our Deacons and Deaconesses to minister in a variety of ways. Lastly, make sure the elderly, sick and widowed members of our church are cared for.
By God’s grace, I believe we are well on our way to seeing those goals realized. None of the above can
First Free’s Annual Church Picnic
It's time for our annual First Free Church Picnic!
We are excited to once again invite our local First Responders to join us for this special time of food and fellowship.
A few important notes:
* If you're able, please consider bringing camp chairs and picnic blankets to make even more room at the pavilion.
* Food will be served beginning at 1:00 pm.
* Please visit our DONATION BOARD in the Main Lobby beginning Sunday, September 1st. The Donation Board will include picnic items, volunteer needs, as well as other items for our first responder gifts!
*A delicious, classic picnic lunch will be served and our potluck items this year will be desserts only! To add to the fun, we will be having an optional BAKING CONTEST!! Have fun and bring your best goodies!
* Please bring all PRE-CUT desserts DIRECTLY TO THE PAVILION when you arrive at the picnic, around 1:00pm.
You can RSVP in the Main Lobby on Sunday mornings! We look forward to sharing good food and fellowship at this year's Church Picnic!
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happen with just one person of course. We have an amazing team of Youth Ministry Leaders. We also have a tremendous group of Deacons and Deaconesses. These folks are servant hearted, willing to take initiative, and ready to help.
Pastor Kevin and I both agree that it takes a team approach to minister effectively. He and I communicate daily about folks who are sick or in the hospital. We believe that congregational care is certainly led by pastors but not exclusive to them. Our Deacon Team has already gone on dozens of visits since May. We want people to know they are loved and not forgotten. Part of being the Body of Christ involves caring for widows, orphans, the sick and the vulnerable. With God’s help, we want to do just that in the Name of Jesus.
Please be in prayer for these ministry areas!
(“Meet Tammy”, continued)
Tammy Badstibner, Coordinator of Women’s Ministry
I was in 6th grade when a friend invited me to the youth group at First Free. Four years later, my family started attending Sunday morning worship here. When I er college, God used a few special people to help me get plugged back into First nd post-college friendships, ultimately leading me to where I am today. My husband Eric and I, along with our three children, currently reside in
2024 First Free Women’s Conference
October 4th & 5th
The Bible tells us in 2 Corinthians 5:17 – "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
At First Free Church we are devoted to declaring and demonstrating the good news of God's grace through Jesus Christ. HE is making all things NEW! With that being said, this year our conference theme is “Made New” with guest speaker Myra Dempsey.
New this year is the addition of a Friday night program from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. We’ll gather for a Bible hour in the Auditorium, followed by an hour of sweet fellowship including a seasonal make & take craft and dessert. Saturday’s program will run from 9:00 AM -3:00 PM and will include breakfast, lunch, teaching sessions, breakout discussion, after lunch electives and more!
Whether you are a lifelong believer or new to faith, there is something for all of us here! We encourage you to nvite your family, friends and co-workers! So stop by the lobby information table on Sundays and take an invite card to share. We hope to see you on October 4th and 5th! Let’s grow together as we seek God in His Word and accept His invitation to draw near to Him.
To God be the Glory!
Tammy Badstibner Coordinator of Women's Ministry First Free Church women@myfefc.org
You can find more information and register here!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Missionary Prayer Time
September 1 @ 8:30 am
Next Gen Prayer Time
September 1, following worship
Wednesday Night Kickoff!
September 4th @ 6:30 pm
PSU Picnic
September 5th @ 12-1 PM
Women’s Conference Planning Meeting
Sept. 8th, following worship
LEGACY Luncheon
September 10th @ 11 am
Spiritual Renewal Workshop
Tuesdays @ 7 pm
GriefShare
Thursdays @ 10 am
First Free Choir Camp
September 14th @ 9 am - 3 pm
First Free Church Picnic
September 15th @ 1 - 4 pm
SM Fall Out @ the Lake
September 28th @ 10 - 2 pm
New Member Reception
September 29th
MEMORIAL GIFTS
Nina Cain Anonymous
Ron Dries From his estate (Iris Dries)
Jill Rust Anonymous
Irene Zack Laurie Bezick Tom & Elaine Humenik
SYMPATHIES
Our Christian love and sympathy is extended to
The Family and Friends of Nina Cain at her passing.
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LEGACY LUNCHEON
Formerly Senior Achievers
Tuesday, September 10th
11 am - Fellowship 11:30 am - Lunch
Devotions: Pastor Kevin
Program: Gary & Amanda Brougher from the Pgh Dream Center
Menu: $10
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Macaroni & Cheese
Vegetable Tray
Dessert Tray
ANNIVERSARIES
Sandy & Betty Schink 53 years
Chester & Janice Debick 56 years
Robert & Denise Davis 35 years
Daniel & Terry Ruccio
45 years