For Kids/Youth. Our Mission. Get Connected NEXT Steps

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2 Our Mission To invite people into a relationship with Jesus Christ and a community of Christian love, develop in them Christ-like maturity, and mobilize them for service to His church and the world, in order to glorify God. Get Connected NEXT Steps Our goal is to help people connect with God and with each other. How do people get connected and develop friendships in a church this big? At Free Christian Church we believe that everyone has a next step. If you are interested in meeting people, learning more about the church and how to grow spiritually, here are some good first steps. For Kids/Youth Vacation Bible School July 30-Aug 4, 9am-12noon Come get shipwrecked and have adventures like no other as we dive into God s word and discover buried treasure that can change our lives! VBS is for kids and adults of all ages to either attend or volunteer at. For more information contact Jane, jane.mulcahy@freechristian.org ReFuel Summer Camp August 10-12th, For incoming 6th - 12th graders Contact Javier, javier.roche@freechristian.org Attend an event and meet new people. Check out a small group and share experiences, encouragement, prayer and support. Help with community service.

3 Summer Small Groups Summer Small Groups Don t drift away from God during the summer. Stay connected with God and with others by joining a summer small group. You are welcome to participate as your schedule allows. Understanding the Bible Seminar Sundays in the Andover Lower Hall, 6:30-7:45pm (starting July 8). This group is for anyone who wants to grow in their relationship with God by reading, understanding and applying scripture. Each week will begin with teaching on one genre of scripture and different ways of engaging with the Bible; followed by practice in small groups. Each week is self-contained so participants are welcome to come when they can. Contact Dan Murphy, murphda7@yahoo.com Keep Company with Jesus Monday s 9:30-11:00am, Parish House Prayer Room (starting July 9). Explore practices that help us stay close to Jesus, using Adele Calhoun s The Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Contact Roselle Heckendorn, roselle.heckendorn@freechristian.org First Loved to Love Small Groups Wednesdays in the Andover Lower Hall, 6:30-8:30pm (starting July 11). This group aims to help people grow in their awareness of God s love for them by practicing the exercises Mark Fee shared with us during the seminar on June 1-2. Each evening will start with 30 minute video teaching by Mark Fee, followed by practice in small groups. Contact Roselle Heckendorn, roselle.heckendorn@freechristian.org Divorce Care Thursdays in the Andover Conference Rm, 7:00-9:00pm (starting July 12). DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life s most difficult experiences. Don t go through separation or divorce alone. This weekly video-based small group helps people heal from the pain of divorce. Check out divorcecare.org for more information contact Cathy Flynn, cflynn1023@yahoo.com Please contacts for each group for more information, to sign up or to request childcare.

4 Ongoing Small Groups Prayer Senior Link Friday mornings 9:30-11:30am in the Lower Hall in Andover. Bible study and small group fellowship for those aged 55 plus. Contact Laurie Lawliss, Setting the Captives Free Monday evenings, 6:30-7:30pm in the Prayer Room at the Parish House prayer support group for the friends and family of those struggling with addiction. Men s Small Groups Friday mornings, 6:00-7:30am meeting at various places for Bible study and prayer. Contact Nick Warne at nicholas.warne@pfizer.com for more information. Prayer Room in the Parish House The Prayer Room in the Parish House is available for anyone who would like to pray. We have drop in prayer at the times mentioned below where someone is available to pray with you. But if you want to use the space to pray alone or with a group any other time, simply Roselle at roselle.heckendorn@freechristian.org to be sure you can get into the building. Drop In Prayer Join us at any of the times listed below to pray with someone. Tuesdays with Roselle 12-1pm Wednesdays with Ann 10:30am-12:00pm Thursdays with Roselle 8:00-9:00am Fridays with Ann 10:30-12:00pm Saturdays with Frank 9:30-10:30am

5 Community Service Community Service Mondays (on July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3) Help prepare a meal or dessert for Bread & Roses soup kitchen at our FCC kitchen from 6:30-7:30 pm. Contact Diane, DLANDOLFI@PARTNERS.ORG Tuesdays (on July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4) Deliver prepared meal for 200 people to Bread & Roses in Lawrence. (pick up at FCC and drop off at Bread& Roses) One-hour commitment. To learn more, contact Diane, DLANDOLFI@PARTNERS.ORG Serve breakfast before work (6-7:30am) at Daybreak Shelter with FCC team. Nick, nwarne1@verizon.net Thursdays Serve breakfast with FCC team (6-7:30am) at Lazarus House shelter in Lawrence. Nick, nwarne1@verizon.net Friday This Old Church team meets weekly, on Friday mornings 9-12 to repair and maintain the FCC buildings. Some things we do include: landscaping, gardening, painting, small repairs, moving, set-ups, break downs and cleaning, etc. If this time does not work for you, contact Lorna and we can work out something that fits your schedule. Lorna, lorna.mcdonald@freechristian.org Saturday Participate in our worship service at local nursing homes (one hour once a month). Laurie, laurie.lawliss@freechristian.org (on July 14th, August 11th, Sept. 8th) Cook or serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal Center on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 4-7pm. Maureen, maureen.smith@freechristian.org

6 Community Service Connecting Ministries Sunday services, FCC Andover & N. Andover. Ushering, greeting or helping out with coffee or communion one Sunday a month. Easy on the job training for ages 12 on up! Contact Phyllis, phyllis.bonugli@freechristian.org Worship Team Share your love of music by joining our adult choir, bell choir, men s quartet or children s choir. Contact Fernando, fernando.castro@freechristian.org Production Team Sunday services both campuses Audio and media volunteers, training available, middle school adult welcome! Contact Mandi, mandi.bickel@freechristian.org Worship Times Andover Campus 31 Elm St, Andover (978) :00 & 10:45am North Andover Campus 72 Elm Street, North Andover 10:30am For more information visit our website:

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