More about the Christian Standard Bible

More about the Christian Standard Bible

Starting this Sunday (Sept. 29), First Free will use the Christian Standard Bible for Scripture readings, sermon references and teaching materials. In outlining several reasons for our change from the New International Version, Pastor Luke Uran mentioned that the CSB...
Creative Ways to Read Scripture

Creative Ways to Read Scripture

Do you find it hard to engage with Scripture on a regular basis? If so, you’re not alone. Relationships take work, even our relationship with God and his Word. Check out some ideas from our church family and give one a try! Habits and Practices First Thing...
Give to Ukraine

Give to Ukraine

Two special giving opportunities are available to help the people of Ukraine. Keep reading to learn more about who will receive the money and how they will use it to help rescue people. Giving Opportunity 1: First Baptist Church of Brovary Give to First Free...
Jesus, Gentle and Lowly

Jesus, Gentle and Lowly

In Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers, author and Naperville pastor Dane Ortlund draws not only from a key passage from the gospels, but also from 17th century Puritan writers whose words still help us see who God is in the person of...
New books for kids and families

New books for kids and families

Among new recommendations for families from First Free Kids Director Kari Heckler are Bibles, family devotional books, storybooks, and science books that could even be used as textbooks for homeschoolers. “I’ve had this on my heart with things being shut down and kids...
Church library reopens in a (slightly) new location

Church library reopens in a (slightly) new location

Did you know First Free has a library? In fact, it has recently moved … but only a few feet. The library recently reopened after being closed for a year because of the pandemic. It now shares the Prayer Room space, near the north entrance. The former library space...