Stories
To equip us to go, tell and show the love of God. To help us see the world with new eyes. To inform, inspire, unite and engage. This is the purpose of stories.
Biblical prophecy: To Us and For Us
In the Old Testament, God often sent prophets to preach messages of repentance, and great hope. Our modern culture shows that prophecy must be handled with wise discernment.
Angel Tree opportunity grows
First Free has its best chance ever to make Christmas brighter for kids who have an incarcerated parent.
New Life for an Old Store
At Christmas Traditions, we’ll collect donated items for the new Carpenter’s Corner Thrift & More store.
Amid uptick in need, Rescue Mission seeks help
An assortment of factors is bringing more people to the Mission for food and shelter.
A Prayer Guide for the Election and Beyond
As another election approaches next week, we offer this guide to prayer. Regardless of political views, may we together as Christ’s church bring before God the needs of our community, our nation and our world.
‘Success looks different here’
During our church’s donation drive for Rock House Kids, we spoke with a staff member about the center’s ministry and needs.
Darcie Eklund: A Run to Remember
A story about a girl, her loving family and a lifelong blessing disguised as a burden
Q&R: Pastor Luke Uran
We spoke this week with Pastor Luke Uran about the new sermon series, and our annual Christmas Traditions event.
Serving War-Weary People
Amid daily air-raid sirens, First Free missionaries Jim and Sandy Bellair helped the Ukrainian church bring the love of Christ to traumatized people.
7 Books I’d Recommend to Anyone
As the nights grow longer and colder, it’s a great time to start (or renew) a reading habit. Along with Scripture, books can counteract the effects of too much screen time … and start a great conversation.
“Mom, we forgot to save me”
A mom, and now her 11 year old daughter, have found new life in Christ at Rockford Rescue Mission. This is their story.
Global Ministry, Local Venue
First Free’s English classes offer the chance to serve international friends
