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4801 FRANKLIN AVENUE DES MOINES, IOWA 50310 515.255.2122 WWW.FIRSTFEDERATED.ORG

WelcomeGuests!

Please see page twofor important information

about todays service and

how to get the most out of

your visit with us.

Volume 10 Number 25

OperationChristmas

ChildShoe Box CollectionNext Sunday | November 16Bring your completed shoe boxes to the tables in the auditoriumfoyer or outside Franklin Hall.

Theres still time to pick up a wrapped box today and ll itduring the week. Monetary contributions are also welcome.Help Samaritans Purse reach its goal of sharing Gods love with8 million children this yearone shoe box at a time.

Renew Your Christian WorldviewSaturday, November 15 | Auditorium

5:309:00PM | Code Blue Rally

Admission to the rally is free, however you must

register online and print a ticket for admission.

Go to www.FirstFederated.org to register.

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WELCOME TO FIRST FEDERATED CHURCH!

Have Questions?If you have any questions, simply ask someone wearing a

name tag with Here to Help on it or visit the Welcome Center

in the foyer.

Guest ReceptionIf you are visiting with us for the first time or have just

recently started attending First Federated Church, we cordially

invite you to a reception in the foyer immediately following the

service. We would love to have the opportunity to meet you, get

to know you better, and answer any questions you may have.

Fill Out the Care & Communication CardIf you have never completed a Care and Communication Card,

please take a moment to do so. This allows us, as a church family,

to better know your needs and how we can serve you. The Care

and Communication Card is located inside this newspaper. Just fill

out the card completely and leave at the end of your pew, give to an

usher, or hand it in at the Guest Reception.

Thank you for taking the time to visit First Federated Church.

If you are not presently a member of a Bible teaching church, weinvite you to join our church family.

If You Have Children Visit the ChildrensMinistry Registration Station

Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving

Childrens Ministry staff. Our childrens programs provide qual-

ity care and learning for kids of all ages.

If your child has not already been enrolled in our Childrens

Ministry, a quick visit to the Childrens Ministry Registration

Station will provide you with temporary security tags and give us

the information we need to effectively minister to your child.

Infants & Preschool ChildrenChildcare and teaching are available during the 9:15 hour and 10:45 worship servicesin the Nursery and Preschool Departments.

Kindergarten4th GradeDuring the 9:15 hour, K4th graders meet in graded classroom groups for Biblelearning and fun.K4th graders attend the rst par t of the 10:45 worship services with their familiesand then are dismissed to attend their own age-appropriate childrens church, calledKZ Church. Parents, we encourage you to go with your children the rst time they visitKZ Church in Room 240.

Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade)

Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:15 for a time of Xtremelearning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building, then join their families forthe 10:45 worship services.

Youth (Grade 712) & AdultsGroups for ADULTS and activities for YOUTH begin at 9:15AM. Stop bythe Welcome Center to nd out about each of the groups and how to get there.

Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Singers Needed for Federated FamilyChristmas Choir

Teens, college students, and adults are needed for this years

Federated Family Christmas program, Do You See What I

See? We are preparing three songs for this presentation. The

good news is that one of the songs we did last year will be

repeated this year. Do You See What I See? will take the

congregation on a journey through the eyes of each participant of

the Christmas story: Joseph, Mary, the Magi, Simeon, etc and

remind us how each individual played an important part in the

birth of Christ. Come help paint the big picture to the congrega-

tion for our Dec. 21 (combined services, 10:00AM) presentation.

Rehearsal ScheduleSunday, Nov. 23, 1:303:30PMSunday, Dec. 7, 1:303:30PMSaturday, Dec. 13, 9AMNoonrun through of the entire presentationSunday, Dec. 14, 1:303:30PMSaturday, Dec. 20, 9AMNoonrun through of the entire presentationSunday, Dec. 21Final sound checks/run through that morning.

Come join us and encourage others in our congregation to join

the choir. We need you!

WEEKLY NEWSPAPERRegular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noonWe prefer that items be submitted electronically!E-Mail: NEWSPAPER@FirstFederated.orgAll submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review bythe church sta. FFC reserves the right to edit submissions for length.

Disclaimer:First Federated Church does not claim to own any copyright privileges on itemsprinted in this newspaper, unless otherwise stated. All items published arequoted in good faith and believed to be free for circulation or public domain.

Financial ReportAttendance 11/02/088:00AM .........................................24610:45AM .......................................679

Budgeted Missions:Year to Date: 9/1/08presentNeed .....................................$48,808Oering ................................ $48,126Shortage................................. ($682)

MortgageCurrent Balance ..................$355,628Next Payment November 25

General Fund OeringLast WeekWeekly Need ........................ $34,419

Oering ................................ $35,098Overage .....................................$679Year to Date: 9/1/08presentNeed ...................................$309,771Oering .............................$288,594Shortage.............................($21,177)

When Is a Hero Not a Sandwich?By Ron Steenhoek

While we often use the word hero at the

local sandwich shop, Websters dictionary

more correctly defines the word as any person

admired for courage or exploits, especially in

time of war.

One of our patriotic songs,America, was

written by Katharine Lee Bates. Her third

stanza begins O beautiful for heroes proved inliberating strife, who more than self their

country loved... That is my definition of

a veteran as we remember them this

week.

Most of the veterans Ive

spoken with say that the real

heroes are those who didnt

make it back. However,

those who are still with

us, especially in our

congregation, deserve

our respect and

thanks. One way toshow this respect is

to attend the free

concert by the Iowa

Military Band at the

Civic Center, at 3PM

today. Another is to

attend the Veterans

service this Tuesday,

Nov. 11, at the

memorial at the State Capitol. Another is to visit the Gold Star

museum at Camp Dodge where you will see one of our FFC

veterans featured in the POW display.

If you do not know any veterans at Federated, you can askChuck Underwood, Irv Hawkins, Aaron Baugher, Keith Stahl, or

Bruce Longstreet. They can refer you to others, but saying thanks

to one of the men mentioned would be a great start. They know

the meaning of more than self their country loved.

Deacon of the MonthLarry Harker, 255.2122 ext 139

Our Deacons stand ready to help with the physical needs of themembers and attenders of this fellowship. Should you have ashort-term, emergency need, do not hesitate to call the churcho ce and leave a message for the Deacon of the Month. Thisministry is made possible by your gifts to the Deacons Fund.

Deaconess of the MonthPenny Murphy | 277.2040

Our Deaconesses are available to the women of the church inareas of encouragement and spiritual support. If you need alistening ear and someone to pray with you, please call Penny.

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Wednesdays | 6:308:00PMJoin us in prayer, fellowship and fun as we connect with others

and grow in our faith. We have a variety of opportunities avail-

able that include:The Way of the Master

September 10December 3 | Rm 1254-55For MenQuest for Authentic Manhood

September 10December 3 | Rm 1250-51For AllPrayer Community

Ongoing | Rm 12441247 | Facilitator: Pastor Mike RoseFor MomsMoms Prayer Group

Ongoing | 5:306:15PM | Rm 100For WomenFalling in Love with Jesus

Began October 29 | 6:308PM | Rm 1240-41Card Ministry

1:00-3:00PM | Rm 139

November Circle Meeting LocationsVisitors are always welcome. Come and join us as we study,

fellowship pray and learn about our missionaries.

DEBORAH .............................................................. Thursday, November 13 | 7PMKeri Roland, 1480 NW 71st Place, Ankeny, 964.4102

ELIZABETH ......................................................Thursday, November 13 | 9:30AMFirst Federated Church, Room 139, 4801 Franklin Ave., DM

Fran Carley Hostess, 266.6796

ESTHER ...........................................................Thursday, November 13 | 12:30PMEdith Underwood, 110 Ashland Ct, Waukee, 978.5576

HANNAH ........................................................Thursday, November 13 | 12:20PMAlice Hall, 4913 Crestmoor Dr., Des Moines, 278.0097

MARTHA ..........................................................Thursday, November 13 | 9:30AMNorma Harger, 4925 Franklin Ave., Apt. 18, DM, 279.4648

RUTH ...............................................................Thursday, November 13 | 12:30PMPriscilla Meyers, 2509 Linda Dr., Urbandale, 270.89618

SARAH .................................................................Tuesday, November 11 | 7:00PMLinda Revell, 10944 Hickory Dr., Clive, 224.7215

Mens Basketball League Tuesday, November 116:30 LakersCeltics8:00 RocketsBulls

ADULT GROUPS

Sunday Mornings | 9:1510:30AMAdult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)

Once youve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships are

a great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith. We

have a variety of opportunities available that include:

The HUB (ages 18-24) | Room 244

STUDY: Life applications from Gods WordThe Channel (ages 2535) | Room 149STUDY: Related to The Rivers messageConnections (born in the 1970s) | Room 220S

Homebuilders (born in the 1960s) | Room 12501251STUDY: Way of the Master: Learn how to impact the eternity of othersCornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 12401241STUDY: PhilippiansKoinonia (all ages) | Room 12521253STUDY: One Another seriesEzra (all ages) | Room 1118STUDY: Verse by verse study ofII Timothy, Titus

Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 12441247STUDY: Prayer studyImmanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105STUDY: Things which become sound doctrineFriendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 12541255STUDY: One anothersW.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116STUDY: II Chronicles & Daniel: Develop Solomons wisdom and Daniels faithWomen (all ages) | Room 208STUDY: Having a Mary Spiritor Beyond the MasqueradeMen (all ages) | Room 210STUDY: If You Want to Walk on Water, Youve Got to Get Out of the BoatWorship Team | Room 1125

STUDY: Facing Your GiantsPrayer (all ages) | Room 100

Ecclesiastes | Room 12381239 | Biblically MeasuredSTUDY: Learn about life and faith f rom the wisest man who ever lived.

Other GroupsExperience, investigate, build and grow in your faith. We have

opportunities available during the week that include:

Alpha

Mondays | September 8November 10 | 6:008:30pm | Back DoorWomen in the Word

Life Principles from the New Testament Men of Faith

Tuesdays | September 9April | 9:0011:00AM | Rm 100 & 131 (Library)MOPSMothers of Pre-Schoolers

Second and fourth Tuesday of each month | 9:0011:00AM | Fellowship Hall$6 per meeting | Facilitators: Miriam Hager, 251.6964, & Lisa Rhodes, 274.0832Beth Moore Study

Beloved Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John*Thursdays | September 11November 20 | 9:1011:10AM | Rm 108Thursdays | September 11November 20 | 6:308:00PM | Rm 108*Childcare Provided

Holiday Worship Services and ScheduleMark your calendar for the following special combined

worship services and fellowship events:

Sunday, November 2310:0010:30AM Fellowship Reception | Auditorium Foyer

10:45AM Combined Thanksgiving Celebration Service

Sunday, December 219:159:45AM Fellowship Reception | Auditorium Foyer

10:00AM Combined Christmas Celebration Service

Sunday, December 246:00 & 9:00PM Christmas Eve Service | Franklin Hall

Sunday, December 2810:45AM Combined Year-end Worship Service

Sunday, January 410:45AM Combined 2009 Kick O Worship Service

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The HUB (ages 1824)Sundays at 9:15AM Meet in the HUBfor breakfast, worship and fellowshipwith a great lesson thrown in for good measure!Monday at 7:00PMBible studies.Girls meet at Friedrichs Coee, 4632 86th, in Urbandale.

HUB

NOTESSunday, November 9, 20088:00AM Traditional & 10:45AM Celebration | Pastor Mike RoseThe Road to Renewed Relationships:Process of Forgiveness

10:45AMThe River| Pastor Curt De GraaGot Questions? Whats Wrong with this World?

Cedarville University Mens Group to Sing November 16

Host Families NeededWe are excited to announce that the Cedarville University

Mens Glee Club will provide all of the music for the Traditional

and Celebration services on Sunday morning, November 16.

Home to 3,000 Christian students, Cedarville is an accredited,

Christ-centered, Baptist university of arts, sciences, professional,

and graduate programs. Cedarville, located in southwestern

Ohio, is a Christ-centered learning community equipping

students for lifelong leadership and service through an education

marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth.

We invite you to support this Cedarville ministry in 2 ways.

First, a free-will offering will be received during the Traditionaland Celebration Services. Second, you can offer to host several

of these young men in your home.

We are looking for host families for 21 men. Heres thebreakdown:

We need 9 families to host 2 men each

We need one additional family to host 3 men.

As a host family what would the expectations be?

Pick up your guests at First Federated Church on Saturday

evening, November 15. The anticipated arrival time is ap-

proximately 8:00PM

Provide a light meal for your guests on Saturday evening

(sloppy joes, nothing fancy!)

Provide breakfast on Sunday morning.

Bring your guests to the FFC Auditorium for rehearsal on

Sunday morning. They should arrive in the Auditorium by 7AM.

Interested?If you are willing to host these student guests in your home

please call Julie at the church office at 255.2122 ASAP. Thanks

so much for your help.

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The contents of this page have been removed to protect theprivacy of those in our congregation.

Printed copies of this page can be obtained at the church.

Items found on this page include:Pray for Those Who Grieve

Happy Birthday!

(Birthdays are listed for Federated members & missionaries)

Pray for those with Physical Needs(In the Hospital, Upcoming Surgery/Procedures, Partial List of the Ongoing Needs of Our Members &Regular Attenders)

Pray for Those Who Serve our Church

PRAY FORONE

ANOTHER

Our EncouragementBut blessed are those who trust

in the Lord and have made the Lord

their hope and confidence. They

are like t rees planted along a river

bank, with roots that reach deep

into the water. Such trees are not

bothered by the heat or worried bylong months of drought.

Their leaves stay green,

and they never stop producing

fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8

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Kurt & Kathy RitzMission Board:

Campus Crusade for Christ

Location: Pearland, Texas

What do they do? The Ritzs are

involved in evangelism, dis-cipleship, leading students and

ministry at Rice University in Houston. Students there are

highly intellectual as almost half were either the valedicto-

rian or salutatorian of their senior class in high school. Kurt

seeks to engage their intellect in the areas of apologetics

and in-depth Bible study. Kathy is the daughter of Daryl and

Darlene Adams.

Praises:

Life is back to normal for the most part after damage from

Hurricane Ike.

Prayer Requests:

For Rene who has always been somewhat religious, but neverbeen able to really trust in God.

For Felix, raised in a Christian home but with lots of ques-

tions.

For Kurt to play a role in helping them know God more and

that they would be willing to entrust their hearts to Him.

For God to continue to open up opportunities to share the Gospel

For wisdom as parents.

Dick & Char Gri thsMission Board: TEAM

Location: Racine, Wisconsin/ Papua,

Indonesia

What do they do? Leaving for Dutch

New Guinea in 1956, they opened

the Hatam tribal ministry interior,

building an airstrip at Minyambou,

reducing the languages to writing,

and teaching simple Bible stories to pr imitive people bound

in superstition. Gods Spirit moved in what is called a fetish

movement. They joy of the Gospel spread along family lines

and whole villages trusted Christ, with great desire to learn

Gods Word and to be able to read it themselves. Dicks main

work has been translation--Chars has been Hatam literacy.

Praises: The Hatam Bible text (Genesis-Revelation) has been completed

and Rev. Simson is in Jakarta doing the final text proofread.

Prayer Requests:

For Simsons health; for his accurate completion of the

proofreading by the end of November.

For the printers as they begin proof-filming in December.

For the health of printers and printing machines.

For the binding and delivery of these precious books to Ma-

nokwari on the island province in Papua, likely in January 09

MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus ChristWayne & Miyako MeyerMission Board: Navigators

Location: Tsukuba, Japan

What do they do? Wayne and Miyakoled the campus ministry at Utsu-

nomiya National University for 20years and have now begun a new

ministry at Tsukuba University.

Their goal is to reach, mentor and equip a new generation of

young men and women who will become laborers and leaders

for the advance of the Gospel throughout Japan and into Asia

and beyond. They also serve with a team to assist with short-

term summer projects, retreats, Bible studies and camps.

Praises:

The foundation for their house has been poured and the

house should be completed by the end of February.

Prayer Requests:

For God to give them a foundational group of men andwomen, strong in faith and deeply committed to Christ.

For students to be interested in studying the Bible and see it

as Gods Word and trust Christ as their Savior.

That they will be patient and faithful to build into the lives

of men and women God has given.

For Tsukuba to become a fruitful campus ministry with

students from every prefecture in Japan.

Dr. Bill BecknellMission Board: Agape Unlimited

Location: Moscow, Russia

What does he do? As a physician, Dr. Bill

serves with medical and lay people, forming

expedition teams that travel north to the

Arctic Tundra and Siberia. Teams supply

and distribute Agape Health Kits to the very

poor and share Christ with many who have never heard. Dr.

Bill is the first American to receive a Family Practice diplo-

ma from Russia. The ministry has helped start 44 churches

and the medical staff has grown to 53.

Praises:

For their recent medical mission in Mongolia --many people

repented and accepted Christ as their Savior.

For a Christian translator in Mongolia.

Prayer Requests:

Plans and funds for another expedition to this remote area in

September 2009.

For safety and good health as Dr. Bill shares the ministry in

the US and Canada.

For more laborers to do medical programs in 100 remote

churches in Siberia. (They have an official written invita-

tion.)

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7th12th Grades

Wednesday Night Study | Its Not About MeTeens may purchase their own copy ofIts Not About Me:

Teen Edition for $8. See Howie or Julie to purchase the book.

This is our study on Wednesday nights, beginning Oct. 8. We

make every effort to summarize the book to students who do not

purchase them, but the study is all the more valuable if the teens

participate on their own as well.

Turkey Fest!

Sunday, November 16 | 4:00PMThis is something new - sign up to bring turkey, mashed

potatoes, stuffin and pies, all the good stuff that goes with a

Thanksgiving dinner. Well eat & have a great night of fellowship

together with the folks from 60 plus. Then well have a time of

worship and thankfulness together singing hymns they love and

songs we love.

Turkey Trek! | Nov. 1416The winter retreat has moved! It is now back where it belongs

as the beloved TURKEY TREK! We are going to Hidden Acres

for an awesome retreat. Be ready to encounter the Lord and work

together. Now included: gym, pool, and so much more! Sign-up

in the Back Door! (SH Only) Chaperones / youth parents needed

for this event. Cost is $75. Deposit was due Nov 1: $25

In DecemberGirls/Guys Night OutDecember 14 | 6:309:00PM

Girls: We will exchange names and you have the opportunity

buy a $5$10 toy inspired by the teen girl whose name you draw.

Bring it wrapped that night to reveal the gift but ultimately

the gift will go to a child in need in the Des Moines area. Bring

Christmas goodies! Guys: Lets go do some broomball baby!

Parents & youth leaders are needed for both events.

Christmas Parties

JH | Friday, December 12 | 69PMSH | Friday, December 19 | 69PM

Hard to believe it, but the Christmas parties are only a month

away! Well meet at the Backdoor. Be thinking about white

elephant gifts to exchange, plus caroling, Christmas goodies, hot

chocolate & cider!

Senior Ski TripDecember 2731

Hey there class of 2008! Youve spent up to six years in the

youth group trenches and now comes a really cool payoff. Come

join us for this years Senior Ski Trip to Wausau, WI. Consider par-

ticipating in the work projects to earn your way there. Information

is available in the Backdoor. Ten Bible studies on life after high

school are incorporated in this exciting trip. Cost: $400.

UpcomingNovemberMovie Night | Madagascar 2...................................................................................9SH Turkey Trek (Retreat) ................................................................................. 1416Turkey Fest ..................................................................................................................16Howland HomeFootball .................................................................................. 30

DecemberSMT meeting ................................................................................................................7JH Christmas Party ...................................................................................................12Girls/Guys night out ................................................................................................14

HangtimesNov 9Madagascar 2Movie NightNov 16Turkey FestNov 23None, Turkey WeekendNov 30Howland HomeFOOTBALL!

TODAY:Madagascar 2We like to move it, move it!!! Join us immediately following

the 10:45 worship service, and carpool together to Jordan Creek

Town Center. Here we will eat at the food court and go see a

2:00ish showing of Madagascar 2.

It should be awesome! Cost: $6

Have YouThe clock is ticking for those of you who have NOTdone the following:

Have you paid $75 for SH Turkey Trek? If your answer is no

and you plan to attend, turn your money in now!

Turned in your $50 deposit for Senior Ski Trip?

Dont miss these great events, gang!

Whats Going On?Heirborn Website/facebook

We have an Heirborn teen working hard to keep our website

and Facebook updated with all of the Heirborn events and

activities! Check them out and look for weekly updates! Heirborn

members are encouraged to have a facebook as that is one of the

many ways we communicate.

Heirborn Prayer Cards

Would you like to know how you can be praying for thestudents in Heirborn? Pick up a prayer card! Each card has the

students picture, name and interests. You can be praying for each

one throughout the year! Our students need our prayers in their

school lives and as they grow in their walk with Christ. Contact

Howie today! mhowland@firstfederated.org or 255.2122

Dodge BallMondays | 6:308:00PM *NEW TIME*

Yep! Were bringing it back! We have weekly match-ups on

Monday nights, 6:308:00PM. Parents and youth leaders are

welcome too! (basically anyone who loves dodge ball). Look for

Heirborn vs. Hub match-ups during the school year!

For MomsMoms Prayer GroupWednesdays | 5:306:15PM| RM 131 (Library)Facilitators: Lori Blake & Julie Harper

If you are a mother of a senior / junior high youth, this is a

wonderful opportunity for you to get together with other moms

for encouragement and to pray for our youth. You can pick up a

meal in Fellowship Hall and join us in prayer.

Turn in Your SchedulesParents and/or teens please turn in, email, or call Howie

with fall event schedules. The Howlands want to see your ball

games, show choir concerts, etc but we need to know when

the events are, MHowland@FirstFederated.org

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KZ ChurchWe need to practice, get training, learn

from people that know more than we do. . .

Are we talking about basketball? Football???

What are we talking about?? KNOWING

Gods Word, thats what! 2 Timothy 2:15

encourages us to be able to present ourselvesto God approved. . .not ashamed. . . one who correctly handles

the word of truth. Today in KZ Church, we were challenged to

remember that we need to be growing in our faith by having a

strong foundation in Gods Word. That means to read it, memo-

rize it, think about it, talk about it, ask questions about it. . .you

get the idea!

All K-4th graders are invited to join us in KZ Church, whether

your family is attending the Celebration Service or The River.

Follow the colored footprints up the stairs to Room 240.

New ArrivalRick and Barb McCargar are the proud

grandparents of Dylan Christopher Fernan-

dez. Dylan was born October 6 and is the

fourth child of the McCargars daughter Heather and her husband

Chris. The family lives in Orlando, Florida. Welcome to our

extended Federated family, little one!

Do You See What I See?Rehearsals have begun for this years

Christmas production, but theres still t ime

to join us. All K-6th graders are invited to

be a part of the choirno auditions neces-

sary. Choir rehearsal will be held in Room

240 (thats the KZ Church room) from10:30 until 11:15AM. Parents, please pick

up your children from their Sunday School classrooms and bring

them directly to the KZ Church room for rehearsal. KZ Church

will take place immediately following rehearsal. (Note: Rehears-

als for the drama portions of the Christmas production will be

held on Sunday afternoons.)

Be sure to pick up an updated and combined schedule which

includes rehearsal times for all participants. They are posted

throughout the building and are available at the Welcome Cen-

ters, as well as the Childrens Ministry office and the Childrens

Registation Station.

The performance date is Sunday, December 21, 10:00AM.

Thank a VolunteerDoesnt it make you feel good when

someone says Thank you! to you? We

think it would make a special volunteer

feel good, too, especially during this

Thanksgiving month. Even though they

are doing what they do because they

love the Lord and His people and not for

praise, they deserve our thanks.

Sotry to think of some way to letyour Sunday School teacher, AWANA

leader, nursery worker or other favorite

volunteer know you love and appreciate

them. Maybe you could draw a picture or

make a card or bake goodies for them. Be creative and have fun

with this. Just remember how important it is to say Thank you!

CHILDRENS MINISTRY

The Road to Renewed RelationshipsSunday Mornings | 8:00AM & 10:45AM | Auditorium10/19 When Giving Up is Winning

10/26 The Power of Forgiveness

11/2 The Purpose of Forgiveness

11/9 The Process of Forgiveness

11/16 The Platform for Forgiveness

11/30 A Rock that Blocks Gods Blessing

a fresh-water worship experience

10.26 Where Did I Come From?11.2 Why Am I Here?11.9 Whats Wrong with This World?11.16 Why Cant the Human Family Get Along?

Sundays | 10:45AM | Franklin Hall

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday Night MealFellowship Hall | 5-6:15PMChildren (age 2-12) $2 | Adults $3 | Family $10Make reservations on the Care & Communication Card or call thechurch o ce before noon on Mondays.Nov. 12: Beef Burger, Macaroni & Cheese, Oriental Coleslaw, Dessert

NovemberCode Blue Rally (Auditorium).......................................................................................15Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Collection..........................................16Cedarville University Mens Glee Club (Traditional & Celebration Services) .............16No Regular 9:15AM Sunday Activities................................................................ 23Fellowship Reception (Auditorium Foyer | 10:0010:30AM)...........................................23Combined Thanksgiving Celebration (Auditorium | Combined Service 10:45AM)...... 23No Regular Wednesday Night Activities (Thanksgiving Break) ........................... 26Building Closed (Thanksgiving) .........................................................................27 & 28Communion (Traditional & Celebration Services)...............................................................30

DecemberJourney Bound Quartet Southern Gospel Christmas(Auditorium | 6:00PM)........6Congregational Meeting (Franklin Hall | 6:00PM) .........................................................7No Regular 9:15AM Sunday Activities.................................................................21Fellowship Reception (Auditorium Foyer | 9:159:45AM) ................................................21Combined Christmas Celebration (Auditorium | Combined Service 10:00AM) .............21Christmas Eve Services (Franklin Hall | 5PM & 7PM) ...................................................... 24Combined Year-end Worship Service (Auditorium | Combined Service 10:45AM) ...... 28

OTHER NEWS

SympathyOur sympathy is extended to those in our church family who

have lost loved ones recently:

The family and friends of Dorothy Johnson who died

October 30.

Thank YouDear Federated Family,We are overwhelmed and extremely thankful for the support

we have received from the church. Thank you for the many cards

meals, hugs, words of encouragement, childcare and prayer.

Gods love has been showered upon us through his people. Thank

you so much.Dan and Renee Danhauer

I would like to thank you all for the cards, prayers and con-

cern for me when I was in the hospital. Also for Pastor Bill Green

and his wife when they were down with my family and the visit

he made in the hospital. God bless you all.Robert Marean

Thanksgiving Food BasketsThanksgiving food baskets will again

be available this year. All members and

regular attenders and those recommended by

members and regular attenders are eligible

to receive a basket. These baskets are available because of your

gifts to the Deacons Fund. You must turn names in to the church

office at 255.2122 by November 14. No names will be accepted

after that date. Boxes must be picked up on Saturday, November

22, between 8:00AM and 9:00AM from the auditorium foyer.

Please note that those recommending someone for a basket are

asked to pick up the basket and deliver it to the recipient.

Your Help Is NeededFood Pantry Sunday is November 16. Your

donations of food are very important to this

ministry. Donations have been low in past

months. Wont you please help us?

The following items are needed:

Canned fruits & vegetables Small jars of peanut butter

Cereal Boxed potato mixes

Mu n mixes Pudding & Jell- O mixes

Board NominationsOur constitution calls for a period of time near the end of each

year when the current board leadership solicits congregational

recommendations of individuals qualified to serve on the church

boards. We will be accepting your input on this between now

and December 1 in preparation for next years election of board

members.

If you would like to recommend someone for consideration,

please submit their name, in written form, as well as the position

you believe they are qualified to serve. These may be submitted

to Tom Hefner in the church office. You may also e-mail sugges-

tions to THefner@FirstFederated.org.

MOPS This WeekTuesday, November 11 | 9-11:15AMFellowship HallTuesday is the MOPS Olympics,and a craft from the last meeting.

International Day of Prayer forthe Persecuted Church

November 16, 2008Sign Up at Mission Center

Join us to pray for our Christian

brothers and sisters who are perse-

cuted and martyred around the world.

Stop by the Mission Center in the

west side of foyer today and sign up

at the Jail Wall for a 15 minute time

frame. Prayer guides provided.

Two hundred million are suffering

for their faith in Jesus Christ everyday, yet they remain largely forgotton

by the western church. Imagine look-

ing over your shoulder as you studied

the Bible or worshipped in church. Imagine that, if caught, you

could be jailed, beaten, or even killed. Around the world, this is a

stark reality as Christians are persecuted daily.

Check out these websites for more information:www.persecution.com | Voice of the Martyrs

www.opendoorsusa.org | Open Doors

www.persecution.org | Persecuted Church