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.
I want to thank the FF church family and staff for the amazing support I received in the two and a half months of recovering from surgery. I received so many calls, texts, meals and cards letting me know you were praying for me. I feel so loved and am delighted to say I'm doing very well!
With a grateful heart,
Brooke Seager
Nick and Nicole Miller were blessed with a daughter, Erin Joy, born on April 21, 2025.
David and Kristin Esau were blessed with a daughter, Melody Katherine, born on April 9, 2025.
Jeff and Brette Sweeney were blessed with a daughter, Piper June, born on April 12, 2025.
James and Merritt Beeson were blessed with a son, Niko Wayne, born on April 5, 2025.
Joe and Hannah Herrman were blessed with a son, Preston Josiah, born on March 27, 2025.
Taylor and Anneke Pearcy were blessed with a son, Everett Alan, born on March 19, 2025.
Steven and Rachel Wiebe were blessed with a daughter, Chloe Louise, born on March 13, 2025.
Jonathan and Sara Gideon were blessed with a daughter, Isla Nicole, born on March 5, 2025.
Stephen and Nisha Brunson were blessed with a daughter, Naomi Ruth, born on March 3, 2025.
Dear First Free,
Thank you for your loving support these past eight months as we devoted our time to extended visits in Colorado with Ben's mother Barbara and in Oklahoma with Cindy's brother Mike prior to their deaths in December and January, respectively. While situations were tearful, God's presence and goodness were evident. Thank you for the lovely peace lily and for loving us through a challenging time.
With joy that surpassing understanding,
Ben and Cindy Boesen
Dear First Free Family,
Thank you for remembering Craig and I in the loss of my mom's physical presence as of November 29, 2024. The peace lily you sent is beautiful and came on a cold, winter day as a warm reminder of your caring for us.
In Christ's Love,
Jeanine Pumphrey
Please join with our family in celebrating the adoption of Reuel Lee Richard Paul Garcia, finalized November 22. God has been so gracious to our family and we are grateful for how he has used our church family throughout this process. To God be all the glory!
Daniel and Rebekah Garcia
Tirzah Mae, Louis, Beth-Ellen, Reuel, Shiloh, Frank, and Moriah
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for the lovely peace plant, sent after the passing of my sister, Tricia. Also, we appreciated everything that made her service so meaningful. The meal was such a blessing, as we had a 2-hour drive to the graveside service!
I miss Tricia so much! She called/texted most every evening, even her last day at 5:34 pm. Then, at 12:40 pm, I received a call from Wesley, saying she was on a breathing machine and unresponsive. I'm so thankful to know Tricia's with Jesus; she loved Him so!
In His Love,
Kathy Gray & family
A great big thank you for the beautiful bouquet of roses. We took it to Branson with us and enjoyed them so much. Thanks for celebrating with us.
Love,
Jan & Mike Andrus
We are so grateful for your honoring our sixty years of marriage! The beautiful roses are a precious reminder of our treasured blessing of being a part of the loving Body of Christ at First Free!
Marilyn & Jim Manweiler