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

WelcomeGuests!

Please see page two

for important information

about todays service and

how to get the most out of

your visit with us.

Volume 10 Number 28

A Special ChristmasBy Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries

As fall turns to winter each year, living rooms across America are filled with families

cozying together to watch heart-warming holiday stories. Hallmark and CBS regularly

produce touching tales with Thanksgiving and Christmas themes. In past years you

may have watched The Christmas Box, Boyfriend, Blessing, Card, or Gift.

You may have even viewed The Christmas Shoes, a story of a young boy deter-

mined to buy his dying mother a prized pair of special shoes. The boyNathan,

ends up $5 short of the money needed to buy the shoes. As the story goes, Nathan

crosses paths with a man who gives him the money needed to buy the precious

gift for his mother.

This Christmas you have the opportunity to be part of a story like that.

FFCs major Christmas outreaches is to purchase shoes for the children of the

Oakridge housing complex.

Because of your heart and hard work, this past August we were able to join

with 5 other area churches to provide more than 200 backpacks filled with

school supplies for theBack to School Bash.

This December you can continue to minister to these children by taking

a paper shoe cutout from the tree in the foyer and purchasing a much-

needed pair of shoes for an Oakridge child. (In place of purchasing the

shoes you can also make a $15 contribution to cover the purchase price.)

Then, during our December 21st Federated Family Christmas Celebrationwe will invite the children of Oakridge to join us for worship and a reception

in the foyer where we will distribute the shoes! This is a wonderful opportu-

nity for you to meet a real need and bless a child with a small portion of the

blessing God has entrusted to you. Enjoy making this a special Christmas!

Christmas Shoesfor Oakridge Pick up a tag with a childs

name and shoe size in thefoyer.

Either purchase tennisshoes yourself ($15 or less)

or simply donate money forus to purchase shoes for thechild.

Return shoes to the churchby Monday, December 15(in the shoe box, but NOTgift wrapped please

Following the 10AM serviceon December 21 the shoeswill be distributed at areception for Oakridgefamilies

ThisWeek!

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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!

WelcomeCenter

ChildrensRegistration

Station

PARISHNURSE

GuestReception

ResourceCenter

KZ Church2nd Floor

GuestReception

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VOLUNTEER

OPPORTUNITY

Deck the HallsWe need volunteers to stay

after worship service today

to help deck the halls in the

auditoroum. Any and all vol-

unteers will be appreciated to

set up a Christmas tree, hang

wreaths or garland, and per-

haps help with the set for the

Federated Family Christmas.

The more the merrier Thank

you so much!

Coming in January!!Kingdom Club at Hillis

Well be back in session

at Hillis beginning January 13.

Kingdom Club at Hillis is an

after school Bible club at Hillis

Elementary School. The club

will meet on Tuesday after-

noons, 3:30-4:30. Activities

include games, crafts, songs,

snacks and a lesson from God

Word. This is a great opportu-

nity to have an impact on kids

and families here in our own

neighborhood. Its only one

hour but one very important

hour!! Want to get involved?

We need teachers and helpers,

as well as volunteers to provide

snacks and crafts. If you are

interested, call Sherri Stuffle-

beem, 255.2122. This might be

just the ministry opportunity

YOUVE been looking for!

Federated FamilyChristmas ChoirRehearsal ScheduleSunday, Nov. 30, No RehearsalSunday, Dec. 7, 1:303:30PMSaturday, Dec. 13, 9AMNoonSunday, Dec. 14, 1:303:30PMSaturday, Dec. 20, 9AMNoonSunday, Dec. 218:00AM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 66:00

A Southern GospelChristmas

Journey Bound Quartet, eChosen Ones, Phil Hague

(Harmonica) & FFC Bell ChoirAuditorium

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2110:00

Combined: FederatedFamily Christmas

9:15 Fel lowship Reception10:00 Do You See What I See?

Auditorium | Nursery & Preschool

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 246 & 9

Christmas Eve ServiceHighlights by Candlelight

Franklin Hall

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28

9:15 Groups for all ages

Year-end Worship Service10:45 Combined Worship

Auditorium(Nursery, Preschool, KZ Church)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4

9:15 Groups for all ages

2009 Kick OWorship Service

10:45 Combined WorshipAuditorium

(Nursery, Preschool, KZ Church)

Invite your friends andneighbors to join you to

celebrate the birth of Jesusat First Federated!

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Perspectives on the World Christian MovementMonday evenings running January 12April 27 at Johnston Evangelical

Free Church, 6:309:00PM. In 15 lessons, youll engage with a wide range

of dynamic speakers. Weekly readings and study will help you dig even

deeper. Cost: $250 Certificate/Audit, or $470 College Credit.

1. Biblical Foundation: See new meaning throughout Gods Word in

light of its primary theme. Learn why God blessed His chosen people

and why He blesses us today.

2. Historical Progress: See how God used key events and people to expand

His Kingdom. Learn from the successes and mistakes of our past.

3. Cultural Distinctives: See how the Gospel is understood and received

by people of other cultures. Learn how this affects our witness of Gods

truth.

4. Strategic Involvement: See the vital role you can play in Gods

global purposes. Learn how to use your gifts, skills, and passions for

Gods glory.

Possible college credits. Assistance from Missions council for registration. www.perspectives.org

The HUB (ages 1824)Sundays at 9:15AMMeetin the HUB for breakfast, worship

and fellowship with a great lessonthrown in for good measure!Monday at 7:00PMBiblestudies. Girls meet at FriedrichsCoee, 4632 86th, in Urbandale.Dec. 14, 6:00PM: HUB versusHeirBorn in dodgeball Sunday!Time to exact revenge from our lastbattle! We need all of you to round upfriends, family, professional ringers,random people o the street. Wellyou get the idea! Special prize towhoever takes out Howie!

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

opportunities available during the week that include:

Women in the Word

Life Principles from the New Testament Men of Faith

Tuesdays | January 6April | 9:0011:00AM | Rm 100 & 131 (Library)On break now until January 6, 2009MOPSMothers 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, 274.0832

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 1254-55 | Facilitator: Terry StarkFor MenQuest for Authentic Manhood

September 10December 3 | Rm 1250-51 | Facilitator: Allen Peterson

For MenWinning at Work and at HomeSeptember 10December 3 | Rm 1252-53For 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 1240-41 | Facilitator: Sharon JohnsonxCard Ministry

1:00-3:00PM | Rm 139

Mens Basketball League Tuesday, December 26:30 BullsRockets 8:00 LakersCeltics

Womens AssociationDecember 2008 Board MeetingDecember 4 | 9:00AM | Lois Grove, 3921 Mary Lynn Drive, Urbandale, IA. 254.1141

ADULT GROUPS

HUB

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: Life applications from Gods WordConnections (born in the 1970s) | Room 220SSTUDY: Core Christian Beliefs

Homebuilders (born in the 1960s) | Room 12501251STUDY: Passionately Committed Christian CharacterCornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 12401241STUDY: Pillars of the FaithKoinonia (all ages) | Room 12521253STUDY: One Another seriesEzra (all ages) | Room 1118STUDY:

Verse by verse study ofTitusGalilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 12441247STUDY: I JohnImmanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105STUDY: RevelationFriendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 12541255STUDY: One anothersW.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116STUDY: The New Testament CommunityWomen (all ages) | Room 208STUDY: Having a Mary Spiritor Beyond the MasqueradeMen (all ages) | Room 210STUDY: Wise Men Still Seek HimWorship Team | Room 1125STUDY: Facing Your GiantsPrayer (all ages) | Room 100

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

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NOTESSunday, November 30, 20088:00AM Traditional & 10:45AM Celebration | Pastor Mike RoseThe Road to Renewed Relationships: A Rock that Blocks Gods Blessing10:45AMThe River| Pastor Curt De GraaGot Questions? Can We Really Predict the Future by Looking at the Past?

FFC Ensemble GroupChristmas Performances

The FFC Ensemble Group has combined with musicians from

the Iowa Health Ensemble to create a twelve member music

ensemble. For the most part, we will be performing in quartets or

trios. After many weeks of practice we are now beginning to go

out and perform this music at different venues between Saturday,

Nov 29 and Christmas day. We have lined up 19 different events

at which we will be performing and many of these performances

are public. We cordially invite you to attend and enjoy the music

of the Christmas season. We do not charge anything for our

musical services and consider them a Christian outreach to the

community.

Current members of our combined group:*Esther Wright (Flute) Jessica Cronk (Flute)Melissa King (Flute) Jill Vicker (Violin)*Justine Leinen (Violin) Jill Moore (Violin)Emilie VanDis (Violin) *Travis Wilkins (Viola)*Robin Phillips (Viola) John Keller (Viola)*Dave Blake (Cello) Sybil Nelson (Cello)

* First Federated Church

Free Public Performances11/29 | 3-6PM | Scooters Coee House7450 Bridgewood BLVD, WDM. Across the street from Jordan Creek Mall on the westside of Jordan Creek Parkway. (Jess Cronk, Justine Leinen, Robin Phillips, Dave Blake)

12/2 | 6-8PM | Merle Hay MallWe will play in the food court of the Mall by Kohls and Dunhams. (Esther Wright, JillVicker, Justine Leinen, Jill Moore, Travis Wilkins, Dave Blake, Sybil Nelson)

12/5 | 7-8PM | Wellspring Christian Resources10465 Hickman Road, Urbandale.(Esther Wright, Justine Leinen, Travis Wilkins, Sybil Nelson)

12/6 | 8-10PM | Friedrichs CoeeCorner of 86th and Meredith Dr. Just north of the corner Walgreens.(Jessica Cronk, Justine Leinen, Dave Blake)

12/8 | 121PM | Iowa Methodist Plaza (Food Court/ Atrium)1200 Pleasant St., Des Moines. (Robin Phillips, Dave Blake, Sybil Nelson)

12/18 | 11:30AM1:30PM | Iowa Methodist Plaza(Food Court/ Atrium) 1200 Pleasant St., Des Moines(Melissa King, John Keller, Dave Blake, Sybil Nelson)

12/19 | 6-8PM | Valley West MallWe perform on the upper level in the middle of the mall. Enter at Jimmy Johns(Jill Vicker, Justine Leinen, Travis Wilkins, Dave Blake)

12/20 | 8-10PM | Friedrichs CoeeCorner of 86th and Meredith Dr. Just north of the corner Walgreens.(Jessica Cronk, Justine Leinen, Robin Phillips, Dave Blake)

12/22 | 11:30AM1:30PM | Iowa Methodist Plaza(Food Court/ Atrium) 1200 Pleasant St., Des Moines(Melissa King, Justine Leinen, Robin Phillips, Dave Blake, Sybil Nelson)

Our other musical events include: ve nursing homes, three company Christmas partiesat Iowa Methodist and Iowa Lutheran, one charity event downtown Des Moines and alive nativity in Urbandale.

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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 EncouragementFor to me, to live is

Christ, and to die is gain.

Philippians 1:21

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Dave & PamLocation: Wisconsin/Closed Country

What do they do? The government of the country where Dave

and Pam served for 14 years asked them to leave. Now living

in the States they are helping refugee families settle in their

area and have weekly worship and teaching meetings for

them. Dave leads the work overseas and they both travel to

visit the team, church leaders and participate in ministry

projects. Christians there face intense intimidation and

threats of death.

Praises:

For the persecuted, but growing church inside this closed

country.

Prayer Requests:

For believers who are arrested and severely persecuted;

many have been tortured and some have died.

For believers who have gone into hiding, some to flee and

others to continue to take their stand for Christ. Strength for local believers and church leaders to be able to

stand.

For ways to resource the Church with New Testaments and

Bibles.

For the team inside the country; for a breakthrough in fi-

nances.

For visas to return there soon.

Sarah DeckerMission Board: InterVarsity

Location: Nice, France

What does she do? Sarah co-leads a ministry

team. She is responsible for leading, training

and mentoring new team members. Her team

serves on two university campuses, Liberal

Arts and Medical, and also links with Group Bible Universi-

ties (GBU) to plan activities and outreaches. Her team also

works with a local church and a large number of young

women who attend Bible studies.

Praises:

Many people have shown an interest in coming to Caf

Grace, 4 meetings that address questions people have that

may keep them from believing in Jesus.

Prayer Requests:

For God to guide preparations and facilitate discussion at

Caf Grace.

For helpful discussions that will open hearts and lead to

salvation.

Gods strength and encouragement for new team members,

Catherine, Philippa and Rachael.

For wisdom in time commitments as Sarah fits in a corre-

spondence class.

MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus ChristMission One: Reaching Others for Jesus Christ

Focus On: The Afghan Persian of Iran

Language: Eastern Farsi

Trade Language: Farsi

Population: 2,187,000

Rural Persians live in villages where populations vary froma few households to more than a thousand people, depending

primarily on the availability of farmland and water. Many still

lack regular access to clean drinking water.

Urban Persians are divided into five well-defined social

classes. Unskilled laborers, who flocked to the towns between the

late 1950s and the early 1970s, comprise the lowest class. They

live in densely populated communities located on the outskirts

of larger cities and serve as local market craftsmen. The priests

and other clergymen make up a class known as the ulama. At the

top of the strata are real estate investors, merchants, and other

commercial and industrial businessmen.

Prayer Points:

Pray that the Holy Spirit will soften the hearts of the

people toward Christians so that they will be receptive to the

Gospel.

Ask God to call willing people to share the love of Christ

with Afghan Persians. For security reasons, European,

Asian, and Latin American teams are especially needed.

Quoted from CALLED TO PRAY: Frontiers Guide to Praying for the Unengaged.

Steve & Rhonda SchwarzeMission Board: FEBC/Faith

Academy

Location: Manila, Philippines

What do they do? Steve serves

as Deputy Superintendant &

Director of Development for

Faith Academy, the largest

missionary boarding school

in the world. Faith supports missionary families serving

throughout Asia by providing quality care and nurturing in

the schools boarding homes. Rhonda assists Steve and is

Alumni Coordinator for 7000 alumni.

Praises:

For the recent dedication of the new Classroom/Auditorium

Complex (10 years of work).

For the salvation of workers whose lives have been trans-

formed. Out of it has grown a church, Barracks Bible

Church.

Prayer requests:

For Rhondas parents in ill health in the States; wisdom for

the future.

For the completion of a new science wing to be ready for the

2nd semester in January.

Wisdom for Steve as he works with the supervising team.

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7th12th Grades

In DecemberGuys Night Out December 14 | 6:309:00PM

Were going to play dodgeball vs. HUB in the west gym!

Christmas PartiesJH | 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 Trip December 2731Hey 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.

UpcomingDecemberSMT meeting ................................................................................................................7JH Christmas Party ...................................................................................................12Guys night out..........................................................................................................14SH Christmas Party ..................................................................................................19Senior High Trip ................................................................................................. 27-31

HangtimesNov 30Howland HomeFOOTBALL!Dec 7SMT MeetingDec 14Guys Night Out

TODAY:Come hang at Howie and Julies for food and football! Arriveat 3PM eat some food, catch the game and well wrap up by 6PM.

Address: 1009 W. Hackley Ave, Des Moines.

Have You?The clock is ticking for those of you who have NOTdone the following:

Turned in your $50 deposit for Senior Ski Trip.

Dont miss this great event, gang!

Whats Going On?Acquire the Fire Feb. 20-21

Its coming to First Federated this year!!! Come hear awesome

bands Kutless, Building 429, Everyday Sunday, and Phil Joel

leading worship. Not to mention the amazing speakers: Joel

Johnson, Casey Johnson and Ron Luce! Cost: $43.50 only until

Dec. 17. After that date the price goes up to $63.00. Reserve your

tickets now! (JH, SH)

Dodge Ball Mondays | 6:308:00PMIts back! We have weekly match-ups on Monday nights,

6:308:00PM. Parents and youth leaders are welcome too! (basi-

cally anyone who loves dodge ball). Look for Heirborn vs. Hub

match-ups during the school year!

For MomsMoms Prayer Group

Wednesdays | 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

Wednesday Night Study | Its Not About Me

No Meeting 11/26Teens 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.

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.

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KZ ChurchToday in KZ Church we talked about things that are eternal

and things that are not. Psalm 119:89 tells us how Gods Word

fits into this discussion. Your Word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands

firm in the heavens. Have a discussion with your children about

things that are eternal and things that are not. You just might be

surprised by what they know!

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.

Do You See What I See?There are NO rehearsals today for the Christmas program.

Children should be picked up after Sunday

School and will then be dismissed from

the Celebration Service or The River to go

to KZ Church.

Who are you inviting to this yearsspecial Christmas celebration onSunday, December 21?

Now that the Thanksgiving holiday

and that big turkey dinner are just

memories (and an extra pound or

two on the scale), come on back this

Wednesday night for Federated Family

Night. Have supper together and then

head off to Puggles, Bible Buddies,

AWANA, Xtreme PM, youth group or

adult classes at 6:30. Dont miss out!

CHILDRENS MINISTRY

ComeonBack!

Parent/Child DedicationParents desiring to have their baby

dedicated to the Lord will be given this

opportunity during the combined wor-

ship service on January 4, 2009.

First Federated does not baptize in-

fants. We believe that baptism is a step

of obedience made by a person who has

put his faith and trust in Jesus Christ for

salvation. Baptism is an outward expression of what has already

occurred in the life of a believer. In Parent/Child Dedication,

parents and church make a public commitment to train up a

child in the way he should go, as God instructs in Proverbs 22:6

We give thanks for the gift of life and ask Gods blessing upon

parents and children in the hope that each child will trust Jesus

as Savior and Lord someday.

Please contact Mary in the Childrens Ministry office at

255.2122 by Monday, December 15 to be included or for more

information.

Shoes for ChristmasRemember to stop by the tree in

the foyer and select the name of an

Oakridge child who could use

a new pair of shoes this

Christmas. Make it a

family project to shop

for shoes and then to

pray for that specific

child and his/her family.

New ArrivalBrian and Kori Gunst are the proud

parents of Lisette Nichele Love Gunst.

Lisette was born on November 19 and

joins big sister Aunya and big brother

Jaeden in the busy Gunst home. Welcome to our Federated

family, little one!

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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.Dec 3: Pizza, Tossed Salad, Dessert

60 Plus | Tuesday, December 1610:30AM Program (NOTE: earlier start time!)12:00PM Lunch | Fellowship Hall

Our special Christmas program

will be students from Des Moines

Christian School. The pre-schoolers,

under the direction of FFC member

Priscilla Reynolds, will bless us

with Christmas carols. We are also

privileged to have Des Moines Christians Victory choir sing

Christmas music for us. You will not want to miss it! In order

to accommodate the students schedule we will be starting at

10:30AM. Dont be late!

The meal will be ham and sweet potatoes with all the holidaytrimmings!

To make your reservation check the appropriate box on the

Care & Communication Card at church or call Colleen at the

church office, 255.2122, no later than 4:00PM on Friday, Dec.12.

Congregational MeetingSunday, December 14 | 6:00PM | Franklin HallAgenda: Debt Reduction, Church Constitution

DecemberJourney Bound Quartet Southern Gospel Christmas(Auditorium | 6:00PM)........6Congregational Meeting (Franklin Hall | 6:00PM) .......................................................14No Regular 9:15AM Sunday Activities.................................................................21

Fellowship Reception (Auditorium Foyer | 9:159:45AM) ................................................21Combined Christmas Celebration (Auditorium | Combined Service 10:00AM) .............21No Regular Wednesday Night Activities (Christmas Break)................................ 24Christmas Eve Services (Franklin Hall | 6PM & 9PM) ...................................................... 24Building Closed (Christmas) .......................................................................................25Combined Year-end Worship Service (Auditorium | Combined Service 10:45AM) ...... 28No Regular Wednesday Night Activities (Christmas Break).................................31

JanuaryBuilding Closed (New Years).........................................................................................1Combined 2009 Kick O Worship Service (Auditorium | Combined Service 10:45AM).........4

OTHER NEWS

SympathyOur sympathy is extended to those in our church family who

have lost a loved one recently:

Conrad Maggard at the death of his mother, Doris Maggard,

on November 18.

Christmas Food BoxesChristmas food boxes are available again this year. Members,

regular attendees and those recommended by members and

regular attendees are eligible. This project is available because of

your donations to the Deacon Fund. Please call the church office

at 255.2122 with your names no later than Monday, December 15

at 4:30PM.No names will be accepted after that date. Boxes

must be picked up on Saturday, December 20, between 8:00AM

and 9:00AM in the church foyer.

Please note that those recommending someone for a basket

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

Oering EnvelopesOffering envelopes for 2009 have been received and will be

available for pick-up in December. If you do not currently usenumbered envelopes, please consider doing so. The accuracy and

efficiency of recording financial gifts is much greater and you

can save yourself the bother of writing your name and address

on the outside of the envelope. Please call Karen or Cindi in the

church office to request that a number be assigned to you so that

your box of envelopes will be ready along with the rest.

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

each year when the current board leadership solicits congrega-

tional 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 ofboard 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.

Financial ReportAttendance 11/23/0810:45AM ....................................1,002

Budgeted Missions:Year to Date: 9/1/08presentNeed .....................................$65,077Oering ................................$60,425Shortage.............................. ($4,652)

MortgageCurrent Balance ...................$337,328Next Payment November 25

General Fund OeringLast WeekWeekly Need ........................ $34,419Oering ............................... $28,542Shortage.............................. ($5,877)Year to Date: 9/1/08presentNeed ................................... $413,028Oering ............................. $377,546Shortage.............................($35,482)

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 MonthCyndi 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 Cyndi.