A place to share news and notes from our church family, things like thank you notes, birth announcements, and more. Have something you'd like to share? You may submit it by emailing Julie Egy.
Thank you, Church Family, for the lovely floral bouquet helping us celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary! We were joined by our children, grandchildren, extended family and friends with visits, cards, phone calls and best wishes, accompanied by lots of laughs and fun! Praise God for a delightful 60 years designed by Him!
Irv and Marty Penner
George and Mary Swartzendruber were blessed with a son, Asher George, born on July 19, 2023.
Jordan and Sarah Beth Green were blessed with a son, Theodore Todd, born on July 13, 2023.
Ryan and Lynn Matthews were blessed with a daughter, Marie Esther, born on June 29, 2023.
Joel and Kyra Johnson were blessed with a daughter, Ariyah Capri Evangeline, born on June 26, 2023.
Steven and Rachel Wiebe were blessed with a son, Elijah Sean, born on May 31, 2023.
Dear Church Family,
Thank you so much for supporting us during Ian's illness and my dad's homegoing. We are so grateful for all the prayers lifted up on Ian's behalf. Thanks for the phone calls and notes. Special thanks to our wonderful Sunday school class for praying. God is very good and it is truly a miracle Ian is still with us today. We have a very awesome God---he is able to do what is impossible for man to do.
Keith and Patty Ehrlich
Nick and Nicole Miller were blessed with a daughter, Hazel Saoirse, born on May 5, 2023.
Jeff and Brette Sweeney were blessed with a daughter, Brigance Benedicte, born on March 16, 2023.
Dear First Free Family,
We are so grateful for our church family! Your support during Dave's surgery and recovery has been life-giving. We so appreciate the meals, prayer, notes, phone calls, and visits. You have represented the love of God to us.
Thank you,
Dave & Fay Netherton
Ryan and Megan Moyer were blessed with a daughter, Hannah Gene, born on March 3, 2023.
Thank you for sending the beautiful peace lily and for the concern you showed to Carol, me and to our son Matt and his family. Your thoughtfulness and prayers are greatly appreciated. We will probably have a memorial service at a date to be determined.
Tom Gertz
Dear First Free Family,
I want the thank my church family for the wonderful flower arrangements that graced the front of the church during Nicole's homegoing celebration of life service. The church helped me and my family so much through this whole process.
Thank you,
Randell Harms
Eric and Jaylen Ross were blessed with a son, Benjamin Joseph, born on February 6, 2023.
Dear First Free Family,
Thank you so much for the beautiful Poinsettia sent to Jody and I following my mother's passing. Your kindness and prayers mean so much to us.
David & Jody Wickham
Dear First Free Family,
Thank you for the beautiful plant to honor my mom. I appreciate all your love, support and prayers during this time. My mom loved Jesus and I am thankful she is now with Him for eternity.
With Love,
Dennis & Lori Phillips
Dear First Free Family,
When Greg died, my brain shifted into this mental fog/hurricane, trying to process everything (still is). But one thing was crystal clear--the love and comfort of everyone at First Free. The ladies who prepared the wonderful lunch for my family, the beautiful plant sitting by my fireplace, and the sweet Christmas bag delivered today are all such tangible representations of Christ's love coming through his church to me. I hope you know how much I appreciae it. I am so blessed to be part of your family.
Suzan Moyer
Jose and Sharea Nepius were blessed with a daughter, Magnolia Francine, born on November 18, 2022.
Dear First Free Family,
Thank you so much for the peace lily that was sent in honor of our father, Harry Castelli. We as a family were so blessed to have parents with a deep faith and a strong church family. Many people at this church touched Dad's life and made his walk stronger with the Lord. He has left us a great example!
Jim, Susie, Tom & Julie
Just wanted to thank my First Free family for the beautiful peace lily that was sent in memory of the passing of my dad. The cards, prayers and kind words from everyone was so appreciated.
In Christ,
Gary Spangler