Bulletins

What's Happening

• Family Fire Night – Sunday, July 19, 6:00–9:00 PM on the lower field. The church will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, s’mores, and water. Please bring snacks to share. Sign up on your Connection Card.

• gFree Kids Dad’s Cook-Out – Sunday, June 28 at 12:30 PM. Families are invited to celebrate dads with hot dogs, drinks, relay games, laughter, and fun. Please bring a snack to share. This is the last Sunday to sign up.

• Men’s Retreat – Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 at Mahaffey Camp & Conference Center. Cost is $100 and includes meals, lodging, and all weekend activities. Sign up on your Connection Card.

• Women’s Game Night – Thursday, July 16 at 6:00 PM. Bring your favorite game and a side dish to share. Sign up on your Connection Card.

• Bulletin Online – Missed church or forgot your bulletin? Find each week’s bulletin online at www.gfree.org under the “Connect” heading.

Upcoming Events

• Zack Meyers’ Graduation Open House – Sunday, June 21, 3:00–6:00 PM at gFree. RSVP to Eileen at 814-577-7485.

• Crochet Class – Mondays, 1:00–2:30 PM through July 6. For questions, contact Robin Marshall at 814-345-6601 or ktowncamper@yahoo.com.

• Ladies Summer Workout – Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00 PM through the summer. All fitness levels welcome. Enter through door #10. Questions: BJ Lesko, 814-553-5185.

• Community Youth Choir – Youth singers are invited to join; no audition required. Parent/Participant Meeting for ages 4–9 and 10–18 on Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30 PM at First Church of Christ, 1437 Tyrone Pike, Philipsburg. Contact Janet Larson at jlarson101417@gmail.com.

RightNow Media

A free gift to you and your family from gFree Church. RightNow Media offers unlimited free access to over 25,000 videos, including Bible teaching, studies for men, women, youth, parents, and kids’ shows. Sign up on your Connection Card or email office@gfree.org to receive an invite.

Summer Small Groups

11:00 AM–12:30 PM during church.

• Middle school: 7th–9th grade

• Senior high: 10th–12th grade

What's Happening - 06/14/2026

Family Fire Night — Join us tonight, June 14th, from 6–9 PM on the lower field for an enjoyable evening together. The church will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs, s’mores, and water. Please feel free to bring snacks to share.

gFree Kids Dad’s Cook-Out — gFree kids and family are invited to join us on Sunday, June 28th at 12:30 PM for a cook-out as we celebrate dads. We’ll have hot dogs and drinks ready, and we’d love for you to bring a snack to share. The day will include old-fashioned relay games with plenty of laughter and fun. Sign your family up on your Connection Card so we know you’re coming.

Membership Class — Coming in September. Watch the bulletin for upcoming dates and times.

Relay For Life — Held here at gFree on Saturday, June 20th from 9 AM–9 PM. This community event brings teams together to walk in support of the American Cancer Society, celebrate survivors, and honor loved ones lost to cancer, with activities happening throughout the day. Sign up to volunteer in the Welcome Room or on your Connection Card.

Service Change — 8 AM services are finished until fall. Remaining service times are 9:15 AM & 11:00 AM.

Church-in-the-Park — Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 30th at 10 AM for a special outdoor service as we gather together in worship and community. More details to come.

Other Announcements

Zack Meyers’ Graduation Open House — Please join the Meyers family for an open house celebrating Zack's high school graduation on Sunday, June 21st from 3–6 PM at gFree. RSVP to Eileen at 814-577-7485.

Crochet Class — A crochet class for beginners and experienced crocheters is happening on Mondays from 1:00–2:30 PM through 7/6. We’ll start with the Jacob’s Ladder pattern, and yarn will be provided. Questions: Robin Marshall, 814-345-6601, ktowncamper@yahoo.com.

Ladies Summer Workout — The ladies workout group meets through the summer on Mondays & Wednesdays at 7 PM. All fitness levels welcome. Enter through door #10. Questions: BJ Lesko, 814-553-5185.

Ladies Game Night — Tuesday, June 16th at 6:00 PM at Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill, located directly behind the main building. Bring your favorite game to share. Call or text BJ Lesko at 814-553-5185 to sign up.

RightNow Media

A free gift to you and your family from gFree Church. RightNow Media is a Christian content streaming company with unlimited free access to over 25,000 videos, including Bible teaching and studies for men, women, youth, parents, and kids’ shows. Sign up on your Connection Card or email office@gfree.org to receive an invite.

Summer Small Groups

Summer Small Groups start Sunday 6/7 from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM during church.

• Middle school: 7th–9th grade

• Senior high: 10th–12th grade

What's Happening - June 7, 2026

Service change: 8:00am services are finished until fall. Remaining service times are 9:15am and 11:00am.

Upcoming Events

• 2026 Graduates - We will honor our grads on Sunday, June 14. If you are a high school, college, tech school, or nursing graduate who attends gFree, please include your name and contact information on the Connection Card so we can contact you about recognition.

• Family Fire Night - Sunday, June 14 from 6:00-9:00pm on the lower field. The church will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, s'mores, and water. Please bring snacks to share. Sign up on your Connection Card.

• gFree Kids Dad’s Cook-Out - Sunday, June 28 at 12:30pm. Families are invited to celebrate dads with hot dogs, drinks, and relay games. Bring a snack to share and sign up on your Connection Card.

• Membership Class - Coming in September. Watch the bulletin for upcoming dates and times.

• Relay For Life - Saturday, June 20 from 9:00am-9:00pm at gFree. This community event supports the American Cancer Society, celebrates survivors, and honors loved ones lost to cancer. Volunteers may sign up in the Welcome Room or on the connection card.

• Church-in-the-Park - Sunday, August 30 at 10:00am. Special outdoor service. More details to come.

Groups and Activities

• Summer Small Groups - Starts Sunday, June 7 from 11:00am-12:30pm during church.

  • Middle school: 7th-9th grade

  • Senior High: 10th-12th grade

• Ladies Game Night - Tuesday, June 16 at 6:00pm at Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill, directly behind the main building. Bring your favorite game to share. Sign up by calling or texting BJ Lesko at 814-553-5185.

• Crochet Class - Mondays from 1:00-2:30pm through July 6. Beginners and experienced crocheters are welcome. For questions, contact Robin Marshall at 814-345-6601 or ktowncamper@yahoo.com.

• Ladies Summer Workout - Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00pm through the summer. All fitness levels welcome. Enter through door #10. For questions, contact BJ Lesko at 814-553-5185.

What's Happening - 05/31/2026

2026 Graduates

We will honor our grads on Sunday, June 14. Are you a grad from high school, college, tech school, or nursing who attends gFree? Please put your name and contact information on the Connection Card so we can contact you about our recognition.

Family Fire Night

Join us Sunday, June 14 from 6–9 PM on the lower field for an enjoyable evening together. The church will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs, s’mores, and water. Please feel free to bring snacks to share. Sign up on your Connection Card.

gFree Kids Dad’s Cook-Out

gFree kids and family are invited to join us on Sunday, June 28 at 12:30 PM for a cook-out as we celebrate dads. We’ll have hot dogs and drinks ready, and we’d love for you to bring a snack to share. The day will be filled with good old-fashioned relay games with plenty of laughter and fun. Don’t forget to sign your family up on your Connection Card so we know you’re coming.

Membership Class

Coming in September. Watch the bulletin for upcoming dates and times.

Relay For Life

Relay For Life will be held here at gFree on Saturday, June 20 from 9 AM–9 PM. This community event brings teams together to walk in support of the American Cancer Society, celebrate survivors, and honor loved ones lost to cancer, with activities happening throughout the day. If you’d like to volunteer, please sign up in the Welcome Room or email office@gfree.org.

Service Change

Today, Sunday, May 31, is the final 8 AM service until fall. Remaining service times are 9:15 AM and 11:00 AM.

Summer Small Groups

Summer Small Groups start Sunday, June 7 from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM during church.

• Middle school: 7th–9th grade

• Senior High: 10th–12th grade

Ladies Game Days

Join us for a Ladies Game Day every other Thursday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Next game day is June 4. Bring your favorite game or enjoy playing one of ours in a relaxed and welcoming setting. For questions or more information, contact Jamie Rogers at 814-590-9132.

Crochet Class

A crochet class for beginners and experienced crocheters will kick off Monday, June 1, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM for six weeks. We’ll start with the Jacob’s Ladder pattern, and since we’ve got plenty of yarn on hand, we’ll be using what’s here. If you have any questions, reach out to Robin Marshall at 814-345-6601 or ktowncamper@yahoo.com.

Ladies Summer Workout

The Ladies workout group will be meeting through the summer on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 PM. All fitness levels welcome. Enter through door #10. For questions contact BJ Lesko at 814-553-5185.

Church-in-the-Park

Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 30 at 10 AM. Join us for a special outdoor service as we gather together in worship and community. More details to come!

Election Results

Additional Officers

Treasurer - Devin Miller
Financial Secretary - Lisa Krause

A special thank you to a few stepping off the board. We appreciate their efforts and time in leading the church:

• Bob Selfridge – Outreach

• Chris Wilson – Mobilization

• Ken Knepp – Properties

What’s Happening

Men’s Event: Wiffle Ball & Campfire Night
Men join us on Wednesday, May 20th from 6–8 pm at the lower field for Wiffle Ball, outdoor games, and a campfire. Hot dogs and water are provided—bring a side to share and your lawn chair. Sign up on your Connection Card.

Bikers, Burgers & Blessings
gFree will host a bike blessing event on Saturday, May 30 from 11:00–3:00. Volunteers and donations of water, pop, and cookies are needed. Cookies can be dropped off May 29th or 30th. Please stop by the sign-up table today to see how you can serve.

2026 Graduates
We will honor our grads on Sunday, June 14. Are you a grad from high school, college, tech school, or nursing who attends gFree? Please put your name and contact information on the Connection Card so we can contact you about recognition.

Family Fire Night
Join us Sunday, June 14th from 6–9 PM on the lower field for an enjoyable evening together. The church will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, s’mores, and water. Please feel free to bring snacks to share. Sign up on your Connection Card.

Ladies Outreach
Join us Tuesday, May 26th at 6 pm at Diamondback Clothes Closet at CenClear, 33 Bigler Rd, Bigler, to help with sorting, hanging, and organizing clothes for those in need. Contact BJ at (814) 553-5185 to sign up.

Bulletin Online
Missed church or forgot yours? Find each week’s bulletin online at www.gfree.org under the “Connect” heading at the top.

Membership Voting Today

Members, please vote this morning at the station in the Welcome Room (or via the link by noon). Sign in, get a ballot, and vote. This elects the leaders who make up the Ministry Board and Administration Board. If you have questions about the church, email Pastor Noel at thenoel@gfree.org or call the office.

Summer Small Groups

Summer Small Groups start Sunday 6/7 from 10:30–12 during church.

• Middle school: 7th–9th grade

• Senior High: 10th–12th grade

Ladies Game Days

Join us for a Ladies Game Day every other Thursday from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Next game day is 5/21. Bring your favorite game or enjoy playing one of ours in a relaxed and welcoming setting. For questions or more information, contact Jamie Rogers at 814-590-9132.

Community

Baccalaureate Service
This Sunday, May 17th at 3 pm at gFree Church — all seniors and their families are welcome to attend. The Living Faith Scholarship will be awarded during the service.

Serendipity Horse Rescue Ranch
Serendipity Horse Rescue Ranch is hosting Spurred to Victory Ministries on Saturday, May 23rd @ 2 PM at 920 Pea Vine Rd in West Decatur. They’ll be sharing the truth of God’s Word using the horse as a real-life example. Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy the afternoon. For questions, contact Kevin at 814-592-5447.

Find Your Place to Serve

During May, be sure to stop by the Serving Table in the Welcome Room to explore all the ways you can serve at church. You can also sign up directly on your Connection Card. Our ministries thrive because of people like you. Discover your place and make a difference.

Crochet Class
A crochet class for beginners and experienced crocheters will kick off Monday, June 1, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM for six weeks. We’ll start with the Jacob’s Ladder pattern, and since we’ve got plenty of yarn on hand, we’ll be using what’s here. If you have any questions, reach out to Robin Marshall at 814-345-6601 or ktowncamper@yahoo.com.