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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 36
Increasing Your Quantity TimeBy Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries
In todays structured world, just hanging
out is gold. Ask children what they want, and
they will tell you they want to just hang out
with their parents.
These words from Terry Real, a marriage and
family therapist and author, tell us a lot about
our relationships with othersand with God.In his January 19th article, of theHuffington
Post, Real contends that : Quality time is noth-
ing more than a self-serving yuppie rationalization for not being
there for your kids. The fairy tale of quality time is that you
can make up for the time you dont have to be a good mom or dad
by scheduling short doses of time intentionally focused on your
kid. The entire idea is a fallacy.
He goes on to say that real parenting interaction occurs in
the midst of the normal daily routine of activity. Real contends
that, Kids, if you let them, will pull you into their slower, more
nourishing kid-time.
This noted counselor also advises, You have to yield to their
world which is simpler, less stimulating and slower and open upto the subtle richness of it. The reward is that when you enter into
that relationship with your kids its so much fun and so nourish-
ing for you.
This is outstanding parenting advice! It is also wonderful
spiritual counsel!
God clearly expresses His desire to spend quantity time with
us. In the first letter to the church in Thessalonica we are ex-
horted to pray without ceasing. God
says a way to deepen your relationship
with Him is to be in continual
conversation with Him.
As we indicated last week, Godcommunicates to us through the
Bible. This is a tremendous re-
source to help you understand who
God is. To continue to grow in your relationship with Him, you
must spend time with Him. The Westminster Shorter Catechism
provides some help in understanding the reason for this. It tells us
that our chief aim is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
A great way to do thisin conjunction with othersis
to take part in our Wednesday night prayer community. This
group gathers 6:308:00, in room 1244 for a rich time of prayer
and mutual encouragement.Another way to deepen your relationship with God is by
spending the next 30 days praying for specific needs of First
Federated Church. A 30-Day Prayer Guide will be handed out
during the worship service Sunday morning. Well also have
copies available in the display racks at each of the main entrances
next week.
God invites you to develop the practice of in everything
by prayer and petition with
thanksgiving letting
your requests be made
known to God. As
you do this, God
will pull you intowhat relational
expert Terry Real
could refer to
as His slower,
more nourishing
God-time.
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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
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KZ Church2nd Floor
GuestReception
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ADULT GROUPS
Develop Your Bible Study SkillsJanuary 21February 18 | 6:30-8:00PM | Room 1238/39
Do you desire a greater understand-
ing of Gods Word? Would you like to
study the Bible in a way that transforms
your life? Are you ready to grow in
your relationship with God through His
Word?Last Wednesday, we began a 6-week
Bible study class. Whether you are a
relatively new Christian or a longtime
churchgoer, you will benefit from this
class.
Among other things, you will learn how to:
Recognize key words and concepts
Discover the main point of any passage
Discern Gods desire for your life, and
Apply biblical principles to every aspect of your life
Sign up on the Care and Communication Card this morning
to take this important step in learning how to use the Bible to
increase your love for God.
Ladies, Take Note!Wednesday, January 21 | 6:30-8:00PMRoom 100
A new class,Living in Love with
Jesus started last Wednesday, January
21. Its the sequel to Falling in Love
with Jesus but you dont have to have
taken that class to attend this one. It is
held in Room 100 (room change from
the Falling in Love with Jesus class). It
will run for 9 weeks and the workbookcost is $10. Sign up on the Care and
Communication Card this morning.
Women of All AgesThe Womens ABF class is holding
two special sessions on what the
Bible has to say about essential oils
and herbs. If youve resolved to live a
healthier lifestyle in 09, this would be
a great time to visit our ABF. Join us
in Room 208 at 9:15AM today, as we
hear from a guest speaker and explore
Gods Word on this topic.
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
The Channel (ages 2535) | Room 149Connections (born in the 1970s) | Room 215
Homebuilders (born in the 1960s) | Room 12501251
Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 12401241
Koinonia (all ages) | Room 12521253
Ezra (all ages) | Room 1118
Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 12441247
Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 12541255W.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116Women (all ages) | Room 208Men (all ages) | Room 210Worship | Room 1125Prayer (all ages) | Room 100Ecclesiastes (all ages) | Room 12381239
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)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, 274.0832
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:For AllPrayer Community
Ongoing | Rm 12441247 | Facilitator: Pastor Mike RoseFor AllDeveloping Your Bible Study Skills
Started January 21 | Rm 1238 | Facilitator: Joe LightfootFor MomsMoms Prayer Group
Ongoing | 5:306:15PM | Rm 100For WomenLiving in Love with Jesus
Started January 21 | 6:308PM | Rm 100 | Facilitator: Sharon JohnsonFor MenWinning at Work & Home
Ongoing l Rm 125253 | Facilitator: Aaron BaugherFor MenQuest for Authentic Manhood
Ongoing l Rm 125051 | Facilitator: Allen PetersonCard Ministry
Ongoing | 1:00-3:00PM | Rm 139 | Facilitator: Carol Fugere
Mens Basketball League TuesdaysNo Games: January 27
MOPS This WeekTuesday, January 27 | 9-11:15AMFellowship HallIts the Super Chips & DipsParty!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Choir Needed For Easter!By Michael Howland, Pastor of Youth Ministries, Worship Leader
We are excited to be working on a special
service for Easter Sunday. We welcome allsingers high school age and up! We need you
to join us as we put together a choral program
for this event. We were so blessed to add Beth
and Travis Wilkins and their expertise in
choir directing during the Christmas season.
They, along with worship team member, Scott
Johnson, are willing to lead for this endeavor as
well. We are looking for a choir between 30-50
members in size, and we need you to make that a reality!
The style of music will
be more formal, reflective
and moving. We will utilize
the Wilkinses to help us run
sectionals, learn our parts,
and give us direction. The
choir will sing from folders
and music will not need to
be memorized. This worship
experience will include
choral selections, songs
from a praise ensemble and
congregational singing. There
will also be a narrator to tie
everything together. Would
you begin to pray for thiseffort? Would you pray about your own involvement, and would
you also help us to recruit all those who can sing to join us? A
table with more information (including rehearsal schedules) will
be in the main foyer after worship service today. You can also
email Deb Boscaljon at [email protected] with any
questions that you may have. Please check the box on the Care
& Communication Card if you are indeed interested in joining
the choir. Rehearsals will likely be on Wednesdays and select
Sundays. We continue to be excited about what God is doing in
this body and look forward to see how He will bring this special
service together.
Deacon of the MonthJamie Smith, 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 MonthJan Mudderman | 277.2040
Our Deaconesses are available to the women of the church in
areas of encouragement and spiritual support. If you need alistening ear and someone to pray with you, please call Jan.
Financial ReportAttendance 1/18/098:00AM ......................................... 24210:45AM .......................................806
Budgeted Missions:Year to Date: 9/1/08presentNeed ...................................$108,462Oering .................................$95,170Shortage.............................($13,292)
MortgageCurrent Balance ...................$112,332Next Payment: February 25th
General Fund OeringLast WeekWeekly Need ........................ $34,419Oering ............................... $32,792Shortage ...............................($1,627)Year to Date: 9/1/08presentNeed ...................................$688,380Oering .............................. $642,100Shortage ............................ ($46,280)
We are excited to be
working on a specialservice for Easter
Sunday. We welcome
all singers high school
age and up! We need
you to join us as we
put together a choral
program for this event.
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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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Dan & Sylvia RogersMission Board:
Mission Aviation Fellowship
Location: Quito, Ecuador
What do they do? As a mis-
sionary pilot/mechanic, Danprovides safe transportation
for missionaries, Christian
workers and patients in rain forest areas where there is no
other means of transportation. The Rogerses have served in
Suriname, Haiti, Honduras and now again in Ecuador where
Dan is Chief of Maintenance. Sylvia, a gifted musician,
teaches music and provides hospitality.
Prayer Requests:
Ask for future direction for Lori who has arrived safely in
Spain to study at a small Bible college.
Healing for Heidi who broke her leg when a horse slipped
and fell on her. She teaches riding in the US. For the MAF-Ecuador ministry. Operators permits have
only been issued for Ecuadorian pilots since early December
Pray for permission to fly.
Safety for Dan and Sylvia as they go to Haiti to help in
MAFs flying there for 3-4 weeks.
For wisdom as to how to proceed. They plan furlough in
September but may have to move it up to March if they aren
flying in Ecuador.
Je & MelissaClosed Country
What do they do? Jeff & Melissa serve in a restricted accessnation, both serving as English teachers at their host univer-
sity. They focus on the 30,000 students in their town. Their
vision is to see a group of national teachers and students
meeting together regularly for worship and reaching out to
others in ministry. They seek to identify students with spiri-
tual interest.
Praises:
Thirty+ students gave a great performance at the annual
Christmas program; an audience of 300+ gathered to see the
program.
The program strengthened relationships among the Christian
students and some seekers took a step nearer to God.
Prayer Requests:
Staff members were recently told that students are not al-
lowed to take part in church activities. Will the policy be
enforced? Ask God to protect the student fellowship and that
students would not be intimidated by their teachers threats
or negative comments.
For a spiritual breakthrough among the faculty and staff.
(Some struggle with doubts, others feel the cost of following
Christ in their society is too great.)
For three recently married Christian couples.
MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus ChristFocus On: Dar Hamid of SudanLanguage: Sudanese Arabic
Trade Language: Arabic
Population: 695,000
The Dar Hamid are a confederation of about nineteen tribes
and some sub-groups that share a common culture and are ledby a single chief. This group has a population of about 695,000
nomadic people who live in Northern Sudan.
Traditionally, the Dar Hamid are Sunni Muslims. However,
as a rule, most are not religious and know very little about the
Islamic religion. Very few can read or write, and the written word
is actually considered a source of magical power.
The Dar Hamid raise all types of livestock and trade them
for essential living supplies. The men tend to the herds and the
women to the households and small gardens. They have very
complex systems of migration as nomads and, because the desert
is very dangerous, all of the men carry sheathed daggers. Some
carry swords, but all carry shotguns or rifles in order to protect
themselves from bandits.Quoted from CALLED TO PRAY: Frontiers Guide to Praying for the Unengaged.
Paul & Cheryl NyquistMission Board:
Avant Ministries
Location:
Kansas City, Missouri
What do they do? Our former
FFC Senior Pastor, Dr.
J. Paul Nyquist, assumed
the presidency of Avant
Ministries (formerly GospelMissionary Union) in 2001. His responsibilities include
building, training and motivating the organization to develop
the church where it does not exist. The ministry trains and
deploys Short-Cycle Church Planting teams and develops
strategic partnerships with churches.
Praises:
Thanks to generosity in 2008, they met all three of their
matching grants, benefiting ministries in West Africa,
Europe and North America.
Team Czech-Prague started their Short-Cycle Church Plant-
ing strategy Jan. 1.
Prayer Requests: For Team Czech-Prague as they find permanent housing,
enroll their children in local schools and start to initiate
ministries in their neighborhoods.
For their recruitment team as they connect with people who
are excited about participating in the work God is doing at
Avant.
For the future plans of missionary candidates who came for
the candidate orientation program last week.
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7th12th Grades
In JanuarySenior High Lock-In Friday, January 30 | 8PM-8AM
Its a Lock-In! Come join us for a great night of food, fun, a
mystery, games and much more. Bring your favorite munchies or
a 2 liter drink and well be set for an awesome night. For regular
Heirborn attendees only. Chaperones/youth parents needed for
this event.
In FebruaryManners-Chivalry THE BIG DATE Friday, Feb 13 | 4:45PM
One Night Only. This is going to be an incredibly big group
date! Each of you will get a job description. Guys and girls will
be randomly paired up. Our mission: to teach manners, chivalry,
and dating dos and donts. We will be having dinner at China
One International Buffet. Cost $12 per person.
Widow/Widower Banquet Sunday, Feb 15 | 12PM | BackdoorOur yearly tradition is back! This time with a Broadway
theme! Find a karaoke download or cd to perform. Non-singing
teens are needed to serve our widows and widowers. The Bible
makes it clear to minister to orphans and widows, so this is a
perfect opportunity! See Howie if you need song suggestions.
(JH, SH)
Acquire the Fire Feb. 20-21Its 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: $63.00. Reserve
your tickets now! (JH, SH)
Faith and Family Night: Iowa Chops Friday, Feb 27 | 7PMIowa Chops host Faith and Family Night. Join the youth of FFC
as we enjoy a great night of hockey. $13 per person. (JH, SH)
JanuarySenior High Lock-In ................................................................................................ 30
FebruarySuperbowl party ........................................................................................................1Heirborn vs. Hub Dodgeball ..................................................................................8The BIG DATE .............................................................................................................13Widow/Widower Banquet ....................................................................................15Acquire the Fire ..................................................................................................20-21Bigger Better Night ................................................................................................22Faith and Family Night: Iowa Chops ................................................................ 27
HangtimesJan 25 NoneFamily NightFeb 1Super Bowl PartyFeb 8Heirborn vs. Hub Dodgeball
Feb 15None. Hang with your familyFeb 22Bigger Better Night
Today:No HangtimeHang with your families!
Have You?The clock is ticking for those of you who have NOT done the
following:
Turned in your money for Acquire the Fire
Whats Going On?Dodge Ball Mondays | 6:308:00PM
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. Pick up a meal in
Fellowship Hall and join us in prayer.
WEEKLY NEWSPAPERRegular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noonWe prefer that items be submitted electronically!E-Mail: [email protected] 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.
Newspaper Sta:Managing Editor ....................................John C. Stark ([email protected])Production Artist ................................................................................Lynne McKeeMissions Editor .......................................................................................Jean CrabbsPrayer Bulletin Editor ............................................................................Julie DengerPrinting ................................................................................................Karl JohnsonFolding, Cutting, & Distribution ......................... Robert W. Marean & Bob Hulling
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KZ ChurchIts day three for all of our AGENTS IN
ACTION! Today we learned how telling
lies can cause lots of trouble for us and for
others around us. However, when we are
honest, people know that they can counton us. Gods Word in Matthew 19:18 says,
Do not steal, do not give false testimony.
Parents, ask your children how smelly
goat skins and a good meal got Jacob into
really big trouble with his brother and his dad.
CHILDRENS MINISTRY
AWANALast Wednesday night our AWANA kids chose a few specialpeople to be the recipients of tasty pies. It was all good, clean (orshould we say MESSY!?) fun for the kids and their good-naturedleaders. Now, dont you wish you were an AWANA leader??
It may be cold outside,but its not too early to think
about summer camp. Just imagine
the great timesswimming in the lake,
singing around a campfire, meeting new friends,
learning more about the God who created and loves you! Early
bird registration deadlines (and discounts) are as early as Febru-
ary 15 for some of the quality Christian camps in our area.
For more information:Camp Appanoose www.CampAppanoose.org Twin Lakes Christian Center www.twinlakescc.comHidden Acres www.hacamps.org
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