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Welcome Guests!
Please see page two for important information about today’s service and how to get the most out of your visit with us.
4801 Franklin Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50310 515.255.2122
www.FirstFederated.org
Gideons International Presentation Next Week By Steve Daugherty
Gideons were distributing New Testaments to 5th graders outside of Mombasa, Kenya recently. It was late in the day and there was one school that had not been located. However, the Gideons did find children on the road and asked them about the whereabouts of the school. The children pointed up a huge hill and told the Gideons they would have to walk since the car would not make it. The Gideons started up the hill, carrying their heavy boxes of Scriptures, and sent the children ahead to alert the headmasters. In a few short minutes a large man came bounding down the hill toward the Gideons. He stopped about 10 feet short of them, clapped his hands, and said, “Oh, thank God! I am the headmaster. I am a Christian. I have been praying every day for two years that my boys and girls would have copies of the Word of God.” As he raised his hands to heaven, tears running down his cheeks, he exclaimed, “Today God has answered my prayers. My children do not have textbooks, but tonight they will do their homework out of the Word of God. They will take it home and share it with brothers and sisters, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and friends.” Every child in the 5th grade received a New Testament that day and only heaven will reveal how many lives were changed as a result of the Gideons’ determination to get the Word of God out
where it was needed. This is what our ministry is all about: winning others to Christ. Next week there will be a presentation on the Gideons during our morning service. We hope you will consider supporting us through your prayers and financial gifts – over and above your normal tithes and offerings. The Gideons International is an organization of business and professional men and their wives who exist for the sole reason of winning the lost to Christ. We do this through our personal testimony and the distribution of God’s Holy Word. If you are interested in contributing financially to the work but will not be here next week, please consider our Memorial Bible program. Attractive Memorial Bible cards are located in display racks at the main doors of the church. The cards are free to you. They deliver a wonderful message to those who have lost loved ones, deserve recognition, or simply need a thoughtful touch. For a $5 donation, one full Bible will be placed by The Gideons in memory or recognition of your special occasion. Each Bible has the potential to reach 2,300 readers during its life in a hotel or motel. Remember, too, that every dollar goes to purchase and place Scriptures. Not one penny goes for ministry overhead. If you have questions about the ministry, please talk with any Gideon or Auxiliary in the fellowship or visit our website at www.gideons.org. I hope you’ll consider supporting us prayerfully and financially in the coming year. If you are interested in joining with us in this ministry, please visit our table in the foyer before or after the service next week.
Meet Pastor Curt De Graaff Rescheduled for Tonight 6:00pm | Chapel
Come for a special time of getting acquainted with Pastor Curt De Graaff and his wife Karen. Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall.
Volume 9 Number 40
First Federated Church
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Welcome to First Federated Church!
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning! Have Questions?
Guest Reception
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 auditorium Foyer.
Welcome Center
Guest Reception
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If 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.
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If 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 Visitors’ Table located in the foyer. Thank you for taking the time to visit First Federated Church. If you are not presently a member of a Bible teaching church, we invite you to join our church family.
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Cellular Phones & Pagers Thank you for turning off, or muting, your cell phone, pager and other electronic devices during this morning’s worship service. Assistive Listening Devices ALS devices are available for check-out at the Resource Center in the foyer. AED (Automated External Defibrillator)/First-aid Facilities for guests needing first aid are provided by our Parish Nurses and located in the west hallway in Room 1117. Blood pressure checks are also provided after the service. Please contact an usher if you need assistance. Lost and Found Lost items may be reported or claimed at the Main Office of the church during regular M-F office hours. Lost and Found items are kept for 30 days. Safety First Federated Church regards your safety as our highest priority. If you have any concerns, please inform one of our ushers or staff. If a building emergency arises, directions will be provided over the public address system. Recordings of Today’s Message CD recordings of the morning message can be picked up immediately following the service at the Resource Center in the Foyer. You can also listen to the message at www.FirstFederated.org. Prayer Team Up Front If you would like to pray with someone today, please come to the center communion table at the front of the Sanctuary following this morning’s service. Members of our church leadership stand ready to serve you.
Infants & Preschool Children Childcare and teaching are available during the 9:00 hour and 10:30 worship service in the Nursery and Preschool Departments. Kindergarten–4th Grade During the 9:00 hour, K–4th graders meet in graded classroom groups for Bible learning and fun. K–2nd graders attend the first part of the 10:30 worship service with their families and then are dismissed through the large black doors at the front of the auditorium to attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, called KZ Church. Parents, we encourage you to go with your children the first time they visit KZ Church. 3rd & 4th graders attend the worship service to listen and learn with their families.
Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade)
Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:00 for a time of Xtreme learning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building, then join their families for the 10:30 worship service.
Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults
Groups for ADULTS and activities for YOUTH begin at 9:00am. Stop by the Welcome Center to find out about each of the groups and how to get there.
First Federated Church
Children’s Registration Station
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Women’s Ministry on the Move Last October a number of women from FFC attended the annual women’s ministry conference held at Elmbrook Church in Wisconsin. Included in this group were members of the Women’s Ministry Council as well as women who are active in a number of ministry areas here at FFC. Following the conference, a number of discussions were held. The result of these discussions was that in January the Women’s Ministry Council determined that how we do ministry for women here at FFC should be reviewed and the Council, as it is now structured, should be discontinued. Between now and September a number of exciting things will be happening. First, several important ministry activities are continuing. Our commitment to make the Just Give Me Jesus rally in April a success is moving forward. This is a tremendous revival opportunity and our women continue to encourage participation, train for follow up studies, and solicit prayer and financial support for the event. In addition, our Women’s ABF continues at 9am every Sunday morning in room 208; our Women’s Card Ministry continues to meet on Monday nights in room 139; and a new Wednesday night elective for women, Falling in Love with Jesus, will begin March 12th. Also the Women’s Circles and Thursday morning and evening Beth Moore studies are continuing. During this time of transition, a team of women has been put together to help us determine the best next steps for the future. As part of the process, the team will be seeking input from a variety of women through interviews and other means. Periodic updates will be given as this exciting work unfolds. Please join us in prayer as the team is excitedly looking forward to God’s Jill Briscoe leading to results not even imagined yet!
Financial Faithfulness takes Good Sense
Fernando Ortega
If you spent last Sunday safe and warm at home, you missed a clear and compelling message from Pastor Mike regarding being a faithful manager of the resources God has trusted to your care. If you were not able to be here last week, you can listen to the message on our website at www.firstfederated.org. During this time of year, many people are especially attuned to their financial situation, due to compiling financial information and preparing annual tax returns. During this process many people realize that they have overextended their budget and also fallen short in the area of financial faithfulness. This is where Good Sense helps. Good Sense is a biblically-based course to help you walk through the process of developing a budget, controlling your spending, and honoring God by being financially faithful with the money He has given you to manage. If you are interested in taking the course, you can indicate your interest on the Care & Communication card, or by calling the Adult Ministries office at 255.2122, ext. 129.
Stephanie Seefeldt
A two day, life-changing revival with
ANNE GRAHAM LOTZ
APRIL 18 & 19, 2008 WELLS FARGO ARENA Des Moines
FRIDAY: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free Admission For more information call 515-264-7200 or email [email protected]
www.annegrahamlotz.com First Federated Church
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Adult Groups Sunday Mornings | 9:00am
The HUB (18–23 years old)
HUB HUB
Sunday 9:15am—Come up and worship with us! Then, grab something to eat and enjoy a relevant lesson and fellowship SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING before the service! Sunday at 6:00pm—Welcome Pastor Kurt and Karen Sunday, March 2 at 9am—Breakfast with the Young Marrieds class to hang out with Kurt and Karen in the HUB room! Sunday Night March 2 at 6:30pm—Belated Valentine’s Dinner. Guys are serving the ladies a 5 star meal and providing entertainment as well! SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING Tuesdays at 8:30pm—Ladies’ Bible study Wednesdays at 7:00pm—Men’s Bible study Thursday at 6:30pm—Von Hubben band practice—open to anyone who wants to sing or play!
Groups for All Ages
See the Adult Sunday brochure for complete listing.
New Young Couples Group | Room 209 Men’s Group | Room 210 Women’s Group | Room 208 Sunday Prayer Group Sundays | 9am | Room 100
Card Ministry
Mondays | 6:30-8:15pm | Room 139
If you have questions, call Carol Fugere 274.6333.
Beth Moore Study
Men’s Winning at Work & Home Group
The Beth Moore study of David, A Heart Like His is for women of all ages. Feel free to invite friends and neighbors to come with you to this class.
Saturdays | 7:00–8:30am | Room 1250–51
Men’s Basketball – February 26 6:30pm | Lakers vs. Celtics 8:00pm | Rockets vs. Bulls
Thursdays | February 7–April 24 | 9:10–11:10am | Room 108 Led by Catherine Erickson | Childcare Provided Thursdays | February 7–April 24 | 6:30–8:30pm | Room 108 Led by Vickie Blair | No childcare Cost: $20
Women Alone Serving
February 28 | 11am | Beaverdale Estates Please have money ready when we meet. Cost is $5
Mothers of Preschoolers
Wednesday Nights
Next meeting Tuesday, February 26 9:00–11:15am |Fellowship Hall Sherri Stufflebeem The Benefits of Giving Kids Boundaries Upcoming Speakers: Tuesday, March 11 Barb Rosberg, America’s Family Coaches Upcoming Event: Moms’ Night Out Coming in April!
Moms’ Prayer Group
Wednesday Evenings | 5:15–6:15pm | Room 131 (Library)
Concerts of Prayer
Wednesday Evenings | 6:30–8:00pm | Room 1116
Parenting Class Essentials of Discipline, Focus on the Family 12–Wednesdays | Started February 13 6:30–8:00pm | Room 1238–39
the HOME factor: What Every Child Needs
“...he lives with you and will be in you.” John 14:17
Already volunteering on Wednesdays?
Upcoming Groups
Great news for you! Parenting class will be offered on Sunday mornings beginning April 6. Sign-up details coming soon.
Developing Your Passion for Jesus
For Women—Falling in Love with Jesus
Wednesdays | Started February 13 6:30–8:00pm | Room 1244–47 Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose
Wednesdays | Beginning March 12 | 6:30–8:00pm
Weekly Newspaper
Deacon of the Month
Brent VanRoekel | 255.2122 ext 139
Regular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noon
Our Deacons stand ready to help with the physical needs of the members and attenders of this fellowship. Should you have a short-term, emergency need, do not hesitate to call the church office and leave a message for the “Deacon of the Month.” This ministry is made possible by your gifts to the Deacons’ Fund.
We prefer that items be submitted electronically! E-Mail: [email protected] All submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review by the church staff. FFC reserves the right to edit submissions for length.
Deaconess of the Month
Disclaimer:
Cheryl Griffin | 953.5390
First Federated Church does not claim to own any copyright privileges on items printed in this newspaper, unless otherwise stated. All items published are quoted in good faith and believed to be free for circulation or public domain. First Federated Church
Our Deaconesses are available to the women of the church in areas of encouragement and spiritual support. If you need a listening ear and someone to pray with you, please call Cheryl.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Notes
Today’s WORSHIP
Sunday, February 24, 2008 | Pastor Mike Rose Parking Lots to Pathways: Socially Responsible Matthew 5:16, James 1:27
Welcome: Michael Howland Beautiful One One Pure and Holy Passion The Stand Fairest Lord Jesus My Jesus I Love Thee Prayer & Offering: Mike Rose John Hunsberger: If We Are The Body K–2nd Dismissed Message: Parking Lots to Pathways: Socially Responsible Mike Rose
Special Guest Speaker Sunday, March 9 | 10:30am | Auditorium
On Sunday, March 9th, Bill Brown, President of Cedarville University, will be the special guest speaker during our worship service. Brown is a nationally recognized expert in helping Christians understand and develop a biblical worldview. He is an ideal speaker to follow our Pathways to Spiritual Maturity series. He will help us determine the next step in taking our faith into the areas of influence in which God has placed each of us. Brown became President of Cedarville University in June 2003, following a 10year presidency at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Brown holds a Master of Theology and Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Brown is the author of three books and the executive producer of re-View, a dynamic worldview curriculum our Youth Ministry recently experienced.
re:VIEW Seminar Grandview Park Baptist School will be hosting the re:VIEW Seminar on Friday, March 7, 8:45am–2:45pm. Students from area Christian schools will be participating in this seminar. FFC members and attenders are also invited to attend. There is no charge for the seminar, but if you are planning to attend you are asked to call the school office at 265.7579 ext. 200, to register. Again, the seminar is free. First Federated Church
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Pray for One Another
The contents of this page have been removed to protect the privacy 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 Our Encouragement “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
(In the Hospital, Upcoming Surgery/Procedures, Partial List of the Ongoing Needs of Our Members & Regular Attenders)
Pray for Those Who Serve our Church
First Federated Church
Sunday, February 24, 2008
MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus Christ Dan & Sylvia Rogers
Gordon & Grace
Mission Board: Mission Aviation Fellowship Location: Quito, Ecuador What do they do? As a missionary pilot/mechanic, Dan provides safe transportation for missionaries, Christian workers, medical workers and patients in rain forest areas where there is no other means of transportation. The Rogers 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.
Location: Closed Country What do they do? Gordon and Grace seek to promote prayer for their country by organizing, orienting and facilitating prayer teams that visit. They train local workers to assemble, distribute and maintain solar cookers and teach families how to maintain and cook with them. They establish and promote radio programs, have Bible studies with seekers and believers, produce and distribute Bible materials.
Prayer Requests • For peace and safety amid the increasing roadside and guerrilla suicide attacks. • For God’s healing touch on Gordon’s painful back as well as his liver. • Their landlord broke his contract and wants them out by mid-April. Pray that he will let them stay. • For the windows to their land to remain open as long as God wants to use them in reaching every tribe. • For a new brother to grow in his faith and join up with a local fellowship.
Prayer Requests • Wisdom for David Montero as Civil Aviation is requiring MAF to move toward nationalization and the setting up of commercial operations. They currently have two Ecuadorian pilots, Freddy and Fernando, as part of their team. Pray for unity and that all will work together well. • Safety as Dan flies. • Direction and wisdom for Lori who is graduating from high school this year. She hopes to attend the Torch Bearer’s Bible College at Alicante, Spain, and Capernwray Hall in England.
South Africa
Source: Operation Mobilization The first-ever African TeenStreet was held in December just outside Pretoria. Praise God that many Christian young people from the townships participated. TeenStreet aims to motivate and equip Christian teenagers to have a real friendship with Jesus and reflect Him in their world. Originally started in Europe, over the years TeenStreet has spread across the world. This first TeenStreet in Africa has the same purpose of discipling young people but with a distinctly African flavor! Please pray for a significant impact on the lives of Christian young people, making them part of the emerging mission movement out of Africa.
Sarah Decker Mission Board: InterVarsity Location: Nice, France What does she do? In September Sarah started her new role as a ministry team leader. 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 Universities (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.
Central Asia
Source: Operation Mobilization Kamal, a young Muslim, traveled from his remote village to a larger market town where he was given a Gospel of Matthew. Returning home, he sat on a rock by a river and began to read the Gospel. After reading it three times, he accepted the Lord, waded into the river and baptized himself! Since then, he has led his own family and two others to faith in Jesus, forming a small fellowship in his village. Pray that these new believers would grow in faith, knowledge and love.
Prayer Requests • For opportunities to be bold in talking about Jesus. • For good conversations with her non-Christian housemates, Victoria and Florian. • For their Christianity Explored small group at Café Grace—for God to reveal truth to seekers. • For Sarah’s mentoring of Deborah and Clare, new team members. • For Sarah to grow in Christ-likeness and be a leader/person of integrity.
First Federated Church
What is a Daily Family Prayer Guide?
Each month a prayer guide is printed to help YOU pray more effectively for our missionaries and their needs. Jean Crabbs, with the help of a group of volunteers, reads through piles of mail and writes current and urgent prayer requests from those we support. These can be picked up in the literature racks throughout the church, put into your Bible, and added to your daily prayer time. What a GREAT way to get to know our missionaries and become a part of ministries in Des Moines and around the world!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
The Gathering | March 29 | 6:00–9:00pm Four bands and an awesome speaker. Come hear Vailene, Fortissimo, and two other awesome bands. PLUS enjoy guest youth speaker, Justin Herman. Cost: $5 at the door—and all funds go to help support the members of each band.
Hangtimes
Feb. 24—Movie Night Mar. 2—SMT Meeting Mar. 9—Flag Football East Lawn Mar. 16—BYOM Park and Cookout night Mar. 23—Veggie Tales Marathon Mar. 30—Foam Dart Wars
7th–12th Grades
Other M-FUGE | July 20–27 A reminder for all those going to M-fuge. You need to begin your passport process this month. The next major deposit of $175 is due April 15, so please be sure that your support letters have gone out by now as well. Check w/ Howie for work projects, balances and scholarship info this week.
In March DODGEBALL!!! Mondays | 7-8:30pm | FFC West Gym Weekly match-ups! Come join us! Our group keeps getting bigger!
JH Broomball | March 8 | 6–8pm Hey JH, here’s an awesomely fun and even funny event you won’t want to miss. Let’s head to the Metro Ice Sports Facility to play some broomball. Cost is $10 per person.
In April Guys Lock-in | Apr. 4 | 8pm-8am
Ignite Youth Leadership Conference | March 15 Grace Church, Des Moines | $29 ($39 at the door)
Hey Senior High guys: don’t miss an awesome night! Hear testimony from some godly men of what it means to be a man of God. Plus enjoy laser tag, video games, open gym, food and much more. BackDoor.
This is an awesome youth conference hosted by Grace Church. Did you miss Dare 2 Share? Are you just hungry for more? Do you want to improve as a leader in your own youth group? This youth leadership conference is an excellent place to start!
Junior High Retreat | Apr 11-12 | Fri 6pm - Sat 9pm Here we come! – Cost $75. Parent chaperones needed. Join us for a ropes course, swimming, volleyball, basketball, broomball, and more. Meals included and great Bible studies throughout. Don’t miss all the fun! $25 Deposit due: April 6.
Spring Break Service Projects | March 17–19 3 Days—3 Projects Come minister to Freedom for Youth and Hope Ministries and join the efforts to revamp our own Backdoor. Make a difference during your break and serve. Sign up in the Backdoor for which days you will join us to serve. A schedule will be on the bulletin board.
Widows/Widower Banquet February 10
First Federated Church
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Children’s Ministry
The Number One Thing
So, here they are… our Number One Things: Nursery
By Sherri Stufflebeem, Children’s Ministry Director At our recent Team Time training sessions we introduced “The Number One Thing” to our Children’s Ministry volunteers. Soon you’ll be seeing “The Number One Thing” signs popping up all over the Children’s Ministry. Curious? Good! Here’s the scoop. First, a little history. You know how you sometimes read a really great book and it causes you to take a fresh look at something? That’s what happened to our Children’s Ministry staff last summer after reading The 7 Practices of Effective Ministry. We were challenged to take a fresh look at our ministry. We knew we have a church full of great kids and a team of capable and passionate volunteers who love kids, but then came the question: Were we being as purposeful and focused as we could be in what we were doing for and with our children? What is the purpose of our ministry? That’s where “The Number One Thing” came in. We concluded that there were certain basic truths we wanted and needed to communicate to every child before they graduated to the youth group. At each age level, we wanted to focus on a central theme that was appropriate to that age and to their ability to comprehend. Each of these central themes would be the basis upon which the next age-appropriate theme would build, with the ultimate goal of seeing each child come to know and love the Lord and have a growing relationship with Him. After a great deal of thought, prayer and research, we have formed our list of “The Number One Things” for each of our Children’s Ministry age groups. Now, you may be asking Pastor Mike’s familiar question, “So what?” What will this mean to the staff, children and families in our ministry? As we explained at our Team Time sessions, we want these to be central themes with our children throughout their time with us. No matter what the lesson or activity, we want to be mindful of “The Number One Thing.”
I am loved unconditionally.
Babies can’t understand what we say, but they know instinctively HOW we are communicating to them. We need to let them know that WE love them and GOD loves them… FROM DAY 1!
Preschool
God made everything. God made me and wants to be my forever friend.
Toddlers think in concrete terms—unable to think abstractly.
Early Elementary (K–2nd grade)
God created me to have a relationship with Him and I can trust Him no matter what.
This age still thinks in concrete terms when it comes to thoughts about God. They understand God’s love and can understand that He wants to be their friend. (MOST KIDS will understand sin, forgiveness and their need for salvation by this age!)
Middle Elementary (3rd–4th grade)
God wants me to grow in my relationship with Him.
3rd and 4th graders clearly understand right and wrong and will understand that being a Christian is about a relationship with their Lord. They need to be challenged to grow and be taught what that means.
Xtreme (5th–6th grade)
It’s my choice to live for Jesus. I can trust Him with every area of my life.
These kids are developing strong opinions, yet are still very “shapeable.” They are beginning to be faced with lots of situations where they need to KNOW WHAT THEY BELIEVE. We need to help them identify that their faith is something they are choosing, not because their mom or dad or their teacher say so, but because THEY choose.
Put on Your Armor
Well, our Armor of God in KZ Church is almost complete. It looks as if we can defend ourselves quite well against the attacks of Satan. But wait! There may be a problem. If we soldiers each try to be an army of one, Satan can attack us from all different directions and wear us down. We need the wrapped around protection that is only available through prayer. Ephesians 6:18 says, “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” God never meant for us to fight alone. All the armor in the world cannot protect a soldier who tries to go it alone. We need each other. So keep on praying and know that others are praying, too!
XtremePM
5th and 6th graders, even if you don’t usually attend on Wednesday nights, you are welcome to join XtremePM for “Manners Made Easy.” See you in the Xtreme Room (#205) at 6:30! First Federated Church
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Upcoming Events
OTHER NEWS
Wednesday Night Meal
Memorial Service
Monday, March 3 | 11:00am | FFC Chapel Lunch immediately after the service at approximately noon Private family burial
Feb 28 Cavatelli, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Garlic Breadstick, Dessert
Election of Church Officers Today, February 24 | 8:30-10:25am | Foyer
A joint memorial service will be held for Clyde & Darlene Killion. Clyde died on June 7, 2007 and Darlene died on February 15, 2008. It was Clyde’s desire that a joint service be held for them both. Memorial contributions have been designated to go to First Federated Church.
Ballots will be available in the foyer or preschool hallway to members 16 years of age and over. Members may vote for up to 4 Elders, 4 Deacons and 2 Deaconesses.
Congregational Meeting
Thank You
Sunday, March 30 | 6:00pm | Chapel
We will introduce the new Boards and officers, review the last six months of ministry and look ahead to the spring and summer.
Thank you all for the prayer, care, concern, cards and meals while I was recovering from knee replacement surgery. I am doing well thanks to answered prayer. Blessings, Peg Olson
Date With A Purpose
Space is limited for Date with a Purpose events! Join Gary & Barb Rosberg on May 9. Visit www.DrGaryandBarb.com for details.
February 2008
Parenting Class Essentials of Discipline (Wednesdays | 6:30pm)...............Started 13 Developing Your Passion for Jesus (Wednesdays | 6:30pm).....................Started 13 Meet Pastor Curt De Graaff (Chapel, 6:00pm)................................. Rescheduled 24 Board Elections (Auditorium Foyer & Preschool Hallway | Sunday | 8:30am–10:25am).............. 24
March 2008
Guest Speaker: Dr. Bill Brown (President of Cedarville University)...................................9 Daylight Savings Time Begins................................................................................9 Good Friday.................................................................................................................21 Easter............................................................................................................................ 23 Womens Association Birthday Party................................................................ 27 Congregational Meeting | Informational (Chapel | Sunday | 6:00pm).................... 30
April 2008
Spring Clean-Up Day.............................................................................................. 26
May 2008
Spring Clean-Up Day (Rain Date)..........................................................................3 Date with a Purpose (www.DrGaryandBarb.com)..........................................9 Mother’s Day...............................................................................................................11
June 2008
Father’s Day (Motor Fest).......................................................................................15
We extend our heartfelt thanks to each and all of you who prayed for Edith’s recovery from a bowel resection surgery mid January. We deeply appeciated each of your cards, calls, and well wishes. We are convinced your prayer support was instrumental in His heaing ministry. We also thank each of our Pastoral/support staff who prayed for and called on her during an extended hospital stay. By God’s Grace, we are hopefully planning she can be back in “circulation” in the next several weeks. (Philippians 1:3). In Christ’s love, Chuck and Edith Underwood
Do You Know What to Do in a Cardiac Emergency? CPR/AED Class
Saturday, March 1 | 9am–Noon or 1pm–4pm Room 120 (enter the NE door of the building)
FFC has 2 AEDs (defibrillators)--please join either of these classes to learn or relearn how to use them and perform CPR. Register on the Care & Communication Card or call the church office at 255.2122.
Volunteer Opportunities Takin’ It Back to the Streets in 2008
We had such a great time last summer “Takin’ it to the Streets” we thought we would start early with some local ministry work projects.
Saturday, March 29 | 10am-2pm
Financial Report Attendance 02/17/08.......................................311 General Fund Offering Last Week Weekly Need.........................$34,889 Offering ................................ $17,621 Shortage.......................…..($17,268) Year to Date: 9/1/07-present Need....................................$872,225 Offering ..............................$803,342 Shortage..............................($68,883)
Budgeted Missions: Year to Date: 9/1/07-present Need.................................... $129,401 Offering............................... $138,338 Overage................................... $8,937 Mortgage Current Balance................... $854,811 Next Payment February 25
We will be working at AGAPE Pregnancy Center, 2550 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. Dependent on the weather, we will be helping to reorganize the Bargain Basement area and possibly doing yard work. Bring along a sack lunch.
Saturday, April 5 | 8am-4:30pm Travel down to Camp Appanoose in beautiful Plano, IA to help them get ready for the upcoming camp season. There will be tree trimming, yard work, collection of firewood, and general clean up. Lunch will be provided for those who sign up. The Homebuilders class will be heading this up, so if you have questions call Keith Christiansen at 957.8054.
Contact
First Federated Church
See what God can accomplish through you by just volunteering some of your time. Contact John Porter, 255.2122, [email protected]. 10 Sunday, February 24, 2008
Please see page two for important information about today’s service and how to get the most out of your visit with us.
4801 Franklin Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50310 515.255.2122
www.FirstFederated.org
Gideons International Presentation Next Week By Steve Daugherty
Gideons were distributing New Testaments to 5th graders outside of Mombasa, Kenya recently. It was late in the day and there was one school that had not been located. However, the Gideons did find children on the road and asked them about the whereabouts of the school. The children pointed up a huge hill and told the Gideons they would have to walk since the car would not make it. The Gideons started up the hill, carrying their heavy boxes of Scriptures, and sent the children ahead to alert the headmasters. In a few short minutes a large man came bounding down the hill toward the Gideons. He stopped about 10 feet short of them, clapped his hands, and said, “Oh, thank God! I am the headmaster. I am a Christian. I have been praying every day for two years that my boys and girls would have copies of the Word of God.” As he raised his hands to heaven, tears running down his cheeks, he exclaimed, “Today God has answered my prayers. My children do not have textbooks, but tonight they will do their homework out of the Word of God. They will take it home and share it with brothers and sisters, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and friends.” Every child in the 5th grade received a New Testament that day and only heaven will reveal how many lives were changed as a result of the Gideons’ determination to get the Word of God out
where it was needed. This is what our ministry is all about: winning others to Christ. Next week there will be a presentation on the Gideons during our morning service. We hope you will consider supporting us through your prayers and financial gifts – over and above your normal tithes and offerings. The Gideons International is an organization of business and professional men and their wives who exist for the sole reason of winning the lost to Christ. We do this through our personal testimony and the distribution of God’s Holy Word. If you are interested in contributing financially to the work but will not be here next week, please consider our Memorial Bible program. Attractive Memorial Bible cards are located in display racks at the main doors of the church. The cards are free to you. They deliver a wonderful message to those who have lost loved ones, deserve recognition, or simply need a thoughtful touch. For a $5 donation, one full Bible will be placed by The Gideons in memory or recognition of your special occasion. Each Bible has the potential to reach 2,300 readers during its life in a hotel or motel. Remember, too, that every dollar goes to purchase and place Scriptures. Not one penny goes for ministry overhead. If you have questions about the ministry, please talk with any Gideon or Auxiliary in the fellowship or visit our website at www.gideons.org. I hope you’ll consider supporting us prayerfully and financially in the coming year. If you are interested in joining with us in this ministry, please visit our table in the foyer before or after the service next week.
Meet Pastor Curt De Graaff Rescheduled for Tonight 6:00pm | Chapel
Come for a special time of getting acquainted with Pastor Curt De Graaff and his wife Karen. Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall.
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First Federated Church
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Welcome to First Federated Church!
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning! Have Questions?
Guest Reception
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 auditorium Foyer.
Welcome Center
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If 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.
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Cellular Phones & Pagers Thank you for turning off, or muting, your cell phone, pager and other electronic devices during this morning’s worship service. Assistive Listening Devices ALS devices are available for check-out at the Resource Center in the foyer. AED (Automated External Defibrillator)/First-aid Facilities for guests needing first aid are provided by our Parish Nurses and located in the west hallway in Room 1117. Blood pressure checks are also provided after the service. Please contact an usher if you need assistance. Lost and Found Lost items may be reported or claimed at the Main Office of the church during regular M-F office hours. Lost and Found items are kept for 30 days. Safety First Federated Church regards your safety as our highest priority. If you have any concerns, please inform one of our ushers or staff. If a building emergency arises, directions will be provided over the public address system. Recordings of Today’s Message CD recordings of the morning message can be picked up immediately following the service at the Resource Center in the Foyer. You can also listen to the message at www.FirstFederated.org. Prayer Team Up Front If you would like to pray with someone today, please come to the center communion table at the front of the Sanctuary following this morning’s service. Members of our church leadership stand ready to serve you.
Infants & Preschool Children Childcare and teaching are available during the 9:00 hour and 10:30 worship service in the Nursery and Preschool Departments. Kindergarten–4th Grade During the 9:00 hour, K–4th graders meet in graded classroom groups for Bible learning and fun. K–2nd graders attend the first part of the 10:30 worship service with their families and then are dismissed through the large black doors at the front of the auditorium to attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, called KZ Church. Parents, we encourage you to go with your children the first time they visit KZ Church. 3rd & 4th graders attend the worship service to listen and learn with their families.
Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade)
Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:00 for a time of Xtreme learning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building, then join their families for the 10:30 worship service.
Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults
Groups for ADULTS and activities for YOUTH begin at 9:00am. Stop by the Welcome Center to find out about each of the groups and how to get there.
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Children’s Registration Station
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Women’s Ministry on the Move Last October a number of women from FFC attended the annual women’s ministry conference held at Elmbrook Church in Wisconsin. Included in this group were members of the Women’s Ministry Council as well as women who are active in a number of ministry areas here at FFC. Following the conference, a number of discussions were held. The result of these discussions was that in January the Women’s Ministry Council determined that how we do ministry for women here at FFC should be reviewed and the Council, as it is now structured, should be discontinued. Between now and September a number of exciting things will be happening. First, several important ministry activities are continuing. Our commitment to make the Just Give Me Jesus rally in April a success is moving forward. This is a tremendous revival opportunity and our women continue to encourage participation, train for follow up studies, and solicit prayer and financial support for the event. In addition, our Women’s ABF continues at 9am every Sunday morning in room 208; our Women’s Card Ministry continues to meet on Monday nights in room 139; and a new Wednesday night elective for women, Falling in Love with Jesus, will begin March 12th. Also the Women’s Circles and Thursday morning and evening Beth Moore studies are continuing. During this time of transition, a team of women has been put together to help us determine the best next steps for the future. As part of the process, the team will be seeking input from a variety of women through interviews and other means. Periodic updates will be given as this exciting work unfolds. Please join us in prayer as the team is excitedly looking forward to God’s Jill Briscoe leading to results not even imagined yet!
Financial Faithfulness takes Good Sense
Fernando Ortega
If you spent last Sunday safe and warm at home, you missed a clear and compelling message from Pastor Mike regarding being a faithful manager of the resources God has trusted to your care. If you were not able to be here last week, you can listen to the message on our website at www.firstfederated.org. During this time of year, many people are especially attuned to their financial situation, due to compiling financial information and preparing annual tax returns. During this process many people realize that they have overextended their budget and also fallen short in the area of financial faithfulness. This is where Good Sense helps. Good Sense is a biblically-based course to help you walk through the process of developing a budget, controlling your spending, and honoring God by being financially faithful with the money He has given you to manage. If you are interested in taking the course, you can indicate your interest on the Care & Communication card, or by calling the Adult Ministries office at 255.2122, ext. 129.
Stephanie Seefeldt
A two day, life-changing revival with
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APRIL 18 & 19, 2008 WELLS FARGO ARENA Des Moines
FRIDAY: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free Admission For more information call 515-264-7200 or email [email protected]
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Adult Groups Sunday Mornings | 9:00am
The HUB (18–23 years old)
HUB HUB
Sunday 9:15am—Come up and worship with us! Then, grab something to eat and enjoy a relevant lesson and fellowship SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING before the service! Sunday at 6:00pm—Welcome Pastor Kurt and Karen Sunday, March 2 at 9am—Breakfast with the Young Marrieds class to hang out with Kurt and Karen in the HUB room! Sunday Night March 2 at 6:30pm—Belated Valentine’s Dinner. Guys are serving the ladies a 5 star meal and providing entertainment as well! SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING Tuesdays at 8:30pm—Ladies’ Bible study Wednesdays at 7:00pm—Men’s Bible study Thursday at 6:30pm—Von Hubben band practice—open to anyone who wants to sing or play!
Groups for All Ages
See the Adult Sunday brochure for complete listing.
New Young Couples Group | Room 209 Men’s Group | Room 210 Women’s Group | Room 208 Sunday Prayer Group Sundays | 9am | Room 100
Card Ministry
Mondays | 6:30-8:15pm | Room 139
If you have questions, call Carol Fugere 274.6333.
Beth Moore Study
Men’s Winning at Work & Home Group
The Beth Moore study of David, A Heart Like His is for women of all ages. Feel free to invite friends and neighbors to come with you to this class.
Saturdays | 7:00–8:30am | Room 1250–51
Men’s Basketball – February 26 6:30pm | Lakers vs. Celtics 8:00pm | Rockets vs. Bulls
Thursdays | February 7–April 24 | 9:10–11:10am | Room 108 Led by Catherine Erickson | Childcare Provided Thursdays | February 7–April 24 | 6:30–8:30pm | Room 108 Led by Vickie Blair | No childcare Cost: $20
Women Alone Serving
February 28 | 11am | Beaverdale Estates Please have money ready when we meet. Cost is $5
Mothers of Preschoolers
Wednesday Nights
Next meeting Tuesday, February 26 9:00–11:15am |Fellowship Hall Sherri Stufflebeem The Benefits of Giving Kids Boundaries Upcoming Speakers: Tuesday, March 11 Barb Rosberg, America’s Family Coaches Upcoming Event: Moms’ Night Out Coming in April!
Moms’ Prayer Group
Wednesday Evenings | 5:15–6:15pm | Room 131 (Library)
Concerts of Prayer
Wednesday Evenings | 6:30–8:00pm | Room 1116
Parenting Class Essentials of Discipline, Focus on the Family 12–Wednesdays | Started February 13 6:30–8:00pm | Room 1238–39
the HOME factor: What Every Child Needs
“...he lives with you and will be in you.” John 14:17
Already volunteering on Wednesdays?
Upcoming Groups
Great news for you! Parenting class will be offered on Sunday mornings beginning April 6. Sign-up details coming soon.
Developing Your Passion for Jesus
For Women—Falling in Love with Jesus
Wednesdays | Started February 13 6:30–8:00pm | Room 1244–47 Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose
Wednesdays | Beginning March 12 | 6:30–8:00pm
Weekly Newspaper
Deacon of the Month
Brent VanRoekel | 255.2122 ext 139
Regular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noon
Our Deacons stand ready to help with the physical needs of the members and attenders of this fellowship. Should you have a short-term, emergency need, do not hesitate to call the church office and leave a message for the “Deacon of the Month.” This ministry is made possible by your gifts to the Deacons’ Fund.
We prefer that items be submitted electronically! E-Mail: [email protected] All submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review by the church staff. FFC reserves the right to edit submissions for length.
Deaconess of the Month
Disclaimer:
Cheryl Griffin | 953.5390
First Federated Church does not claim to own any copyright privileges on items printed in this newspaper, unless otherwise stated. All items published are quoted in good faith and believed to be free for circulation or public domain. First Federated Church
Our Deaconesses are available to the women of the church in areas of encouragement and spiritual support. If you need a listening ear and someone to pray with you, please call Cheryl.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Notes
Today’s WORSHIP
Sunday, February 24, 2008 | Pastor Mike Rose Parking Lots to Pathways: Socially Responsible Matthew 5:16, James 1:27
Welcome: Michael Howland Beautiful One One Pure and Holy Passion The Stand Fairest Lord Jesus My Jesus I Love Thee Prayer & Offering: Mike Rose John Hunsberger: If We Are The Body K–2nd Dismissed Message: Parking Lots to Pathways: Socially Responsible Mike Rose
Special Guest Speaker Sunday, March 9 | 10:30am | Auditorium
On Sunday, March 9th, Bill Brown, President of Cedarville University, will be the special guest speaker during our worship service. Brown is a nationally recognized expert in helping Christians understand and develop a biblical worldview. He is an ideal speaker to follow our Pathways to Spiritual Maturity series. He will help us determine the next step in taking our faith into the areas of influence in which God has placed each of us. Brown became President of Cedarville University in June 2003, following a 10year presidency at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Brown holds a Master of Theology and Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Brown is the author of three books and the executive producer of re-View, a dynamic worldview curriculum our Youth Ministry recently experienced.
re:VIEW Seminar Grandview Park Baptist School will be hosting the re:VIEW Seminar on Friday, March 7, 8:45am–2:45pm. Students from area Christian schools will be participating in this seminar. FFC members and attenders are also invited to attend. There is no charge for the seminar, but if you are planning to attend you are asked to call the school office at 265.7579 ext. 200, to register. Again, the seminar is free. First Federated Church
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Pray for One Another
The contents of this page have been removed to protect the privacy 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 Our Encouragement “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
(In the Hospital, Upcoming Surgery/Procedures, Partial List of the Ongoing Needs of Our Members & Regular Attenders)
Pray for Those Who Serve our Church
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus Christ Dan & Sylvia Rogers
Gordon & Grace
Mission Board: Mission Aviation Fellowship Location: Quito, Ecuador What do they do? As a missionary pilot/mechanic, Dan provides safe transportation for missionaries, Christian workers, medical workers and patients in rain forest areas where there is no other means of transportation. The Rogers 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.
Location: Closed Country What do they do? Gordon and Grace seek to promote prayer for their country by organizing, orienting and facilitating prayer teams that visit. They train local workers to assemble, distribute and maintain solar cookers and teach families how to maintain and cook with them. They establish and promote radio programs, have Bible studies with seekers and believers, produce and distribute Bible materials.
Prayer Requests • For peace and safety amid the increasing roadside and guerrilla suicide attacks. • For God’s healing touch on Gordon’s painful back as well as his liver. • Their landlord broke his contract and wants them out by mid-April. Pray that he will let them stay. • For the windows to their land to remain open as long as God wants to use them in reaching every tribe. • For a new brother to grow in his faith and join up with a local fellowship.
Prayer Requests • Wisdom for David Montero as Civil Aviation is requiring MAF to move toward nationalization and the setting up of commercial operations. They currently have two Ecuadorian pilots, Freddy and Fernando, as part of their team. Pray for unity and that all will work together well. • Safety as Dan flies. • Direction and wisdom for Lori who is graduating from high school this year. She hopes to attend the Torch Bearer’s Bible College at Alicante, Spain, and Capernwray Hall in England.
South Africa
Source: Operation Mobilization The first-ever African TeenStreet was held in December just outside Pretoria. Praise God that many Christian young people from the townships participated. TeenStreet aims to motivate and equip Christian teenagers to have a real friendship with Jesus and reflect Him in their world. Originally started in Europe, over the years TeenStreet has spread across the world. This first TeenStreet in Africa has the same purpose of discipling young people but with a distinctly African flavor! Please pray for a significant impact on the lives of Christian young people, making them part of the emerging mission movement out of Africa.
Sarah Decker Mission Board: InterVarsity Location: Nice, France What does she do? In September Sarah started her new role as a ministry team leader. 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 Universities (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.
Central Asia
Source: Operation Mobilization Kamal, a young Muslim, traveled from his remote village to a larger market town where he was given a Gospel of Matthew. Returning home, he sat on a rock by a river and began to read the Gospel. After reading it three times, he accepted the Lord, waded into the river and baptized himself! Since then, he has led his own family and two others to faith in Jesus, forming a small fellowship in his village. Pray that these new believers would grow in faith, knowledge and love.
Prayer Requests • For opportunities to be bold in talking about Jesus. • For good conversations with her non-Christian housemates, Victoria and Florian. • For their Christianity Explored small group at Café Grace—for God to reveal truth to seekers. • For Sarah’s mentoring of Deborah and Clare, new team members. • For Sarah to grow in Christ-likeness and be a leader/person of integrity.
First Federated Church
What is a Daily Family Prayer Guide?
Each month a prayer guide is printed to help YOU pray more effectively for our missionaries and their needs. Jean Crabbs, with the help of a group of volunteers, reads through piles of mail and writes current and urgent prayer requests from those we support. These can be picked up in the literature racks throughout the church, put into your Bible, and added to your daily prayer time. What a GREAT way to get to know our missionaries and become a part of ministries in Des Moines and around the world!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
The Gathering | March 29 | 6:00–9:00pm Four bands and an awesome speaker. Come hear Vailene, Fortissimo, and two other awesome bands. PLUS enjoy guest youth speaker, Justin Herman. Cost: $5 at the door—and all funds go to help support the members of each band.
Hangtimes
Feb. 24—Movie Night Mar. 2—SMT Meeting Mar. 9—Flag Football East Lawn Mar. 16—BYOM Park and Cookout night Mar. 23—Veggie Tales Marathon Mar. 30—Foam Dart Wars
7th–12th Grades
Other M-FUGE | July 20–27 A reminder for all those going to M-fuge. You need to begin your passport process this month. The next major deposit of $175 is due April 15, so please be sure that your support letters have gone out by now as well. Check w/ Howie for work projects, balances and scholarship info this week.
In March DODGEBALL!!! Mondays | 7-8:30pm | FFC West Gym Weekly match-ups! Come join us! Our group keeps getting bigger!
JH Broomball | March 8 | 6–8pm Hey JH, here’s an awesomely fun and even funny event you won’t want to miss. Let’s head to the Metro Ice Sports Facility to play some broomball. Cost is $10 per person.
In April Guys Lock-in | Apr. 4 | 8pm-8am
Ignite Youth Leadership Conference | March 15 Grace Church, Des Moines | $29 ($39 at the door)
Hey Senior High guys: don’t miss an awesome night! Hear testimony from some godly men of what it means to be a man of God. Plus enjoy laser tag, video games, open gym, food and much more. BackDoor.
This is an awesome youth conference hosted by Grace Church. Did you miss Dare 2 Share? Are you just hungry for more? Do you want to improve as a leader in your own youth group? This youth leadership conference is an excellent place to start!
Junior High Retreat | Apr 11-12 | Fri 6pm - Sat 9pm Here we come! – Cost $75. Parent chaperones needed. Join us for a ropes course, swimming, volleyball, basketball, broomball, and more. Meals included and great Bible studies throughout. Don’t miss all the fun! $25 Deposit due: April 6.
Spring Break Service Projects | March 17–19 3 Days—3 Projects Come minister to Freedom for Youth and Hope Ministries and join the efforts to revamp our own Backdoor. Make a difference during your break and serve. Sign up in the Backdoor for which days you will join us to serve. A schedule will be on the bulletin board.
Widows/Widower Banquet February 10
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
Children’s Ministry
The Number One Thing
So, here they are… our Number One Things: Nursery
By Sherri Stufflebeem, Children’s Ministry Director At our recent Team Time training sessions we introduced “The Number One Thing” to our Children’s Ministry volunteers. Soon you’ll be seeing “The Number One Thing” signs popping up all over the Children’s Ministry. Curious? Good! Here’s the scoop. First, a little history. You know how you sometimes read a really great book and it causes you to take a fresh look at something? That’s what happened to our Children’s Ministry staff last summer after reading The 7 Practices of Effective Ministry. We were challenged to take a fresh look at our ministry. We knew we have a church full of great kids and a team of capable and passionate volunteers who love kids, but then came the question: Were we being as purposeful and focused as we could be in what we were doing for and with our children? What is the purpose of our ministry? That’s where “The Number One Thing” came in. We concluded that there were certain basic truths we wanted and needed to communicate to every child before they graduated to the youth group. At each age level, we wanted to focus on a central theme that was appropriate to that age and to their ability to comprehend. Each of these central themes would be the basis upon which the next age-appropriate theme would build, with the ultimate goal of seeing each child come to know and love the Lord and have a growing relationship with Him. After a great deal of thought, prayer and research, we have formed our list of “The Number One Things” for each of our Children’s Ministry age groups. Now, you may be asking Pastor Mike’s familiar question, “So what?” What will this mean to the staff, children and families in our ministry? As we explained at our Team Time sessions, we want these to be central themes with our children throughout their time with us. No matter what the lesson or activity, we want to be mindful of “The Number One Thing.”
I am loved unconditionally.
Babies can’t understand what we say, but they know instinctively HOW we are communicating to them. We need to let them know that WE love them and GOD loves them… FROM DAY 1!
Preschool
God made everything. God made me and wants to be my forever friend.
Toddlers think in concrete terms—unable to think abstractly.
Early Elementary (K–2nd grade)
God created me to have a relationship with Him and I can trust Him no matter what.
This age still thinks in concrete terms when it comes to thoughts about God. They understand God’s love and can understand that He wants to be their friend. (MOST KIDS will understand sin, forgiveness and their need for salvation by this age!)
Middle Elementary (3rd–4th grade)
God wants me to grow in my relationship with Him.
3rd and 4th graders clearly understand right and wrong and will understand that being a Christian is about a relationship with their Lord. They need to be challenged to grow and be taught what that means.
Xtreme (5th–6th grade)
It’s my choice to live for Jesus. I can trust Him with every area of my life.
These kids are developing strong opinions, yet are still very “shapeable.” They are beginning to be faced with lots of situations where they need to KNOW WHAT THEY BELIEVE. We need to help them identify that their faith is something they are choosing, not because their mom or dad or their teacher say so, but because THEY choose.
Put on Your Armor
Well, our Armor of God in KZ Church is almost complete. It looks as if we can defend ourselves quite well against the attacks of Satan. But wait! There may be a problem. If we soldiers each try to be an army of one, Satan can attack us from all different directions and wear us down. We need the wrapped around protection that is only available through prayer. Ephesians 6:18 says, “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” God never meant for us to fight alone. All the armor in the world cannot protect a soldier who tries to go it alone. We need each other. So keep on praying and know that others are praying, too!
XtremePM
5th and 6th graders, even if you don’t usually attend on Wednesday nights, you are welcome to join XtremePM for “Manners Made Easy.” See you in the Xtreme Room (#205) at 6:30! First Federated Church
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Upcoming Events
OTHER NEWS
Wednesday Night Meal
Memorial Service
Monday, March 3 | 11:00am | FFC Chapel Lunch immediately after the service at approximately noon Private family burial
Feb 28 Cavatelli, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Garlic Breadstick, Dessert
Election of Church Officers Today, February 24 | 8:30-10:25am | Foyer
A joint memorial service will be held for Clyde & Darlene Killion. Clyde died on June 7, 2007 and Darlene died on February 15, 2008. It was Clyde’s desire that a joint service be held for them both. Memorial contributions have been designated to go to First Federated Church.
Ballots will be available in the foyer or preschool hallway to members 16 years of age and over. Members may vote for up to 4 Elders, 4 Deacons and 2 Deaconesses.
Congregational Meeting
Thank You
Sunday, March 30 | 6:00pm | Chapel
We will introduce the new Boards and officers, review the last six months of ministry and look ahead to the spring and summer.
Thank you all for the prayer, care, concern, cards and meals while I was recovering from knee replacement surgery. I am doing well thanks to answered prayer. Blessings, Peg Olson
Date With A Purpose
Space is limited for Date with a Purpose events! Join Gary & Barb Rosberg on May 9. Visit www.DrGaryandBarb.com for details.
February 2008
Parenting Class Essentials of Discipline (Wednesdays | 6:30pm)...............Started 13 Developing Your Passion for Jesus (Wednesdays | 6:30pm).....................Started 13 Meet Pastor Curt De Graaff (Chapel, 6:00pm)................................. Rescheduled 24 Board Elections (Auditorium Foyer & Preschool Hallway | Sunday | 8:30am–10:25am).............. 24
March 2008
Guest Speaker: Dr. Bill Brown (President of Cedarville University)...................................9 Daylight Savings Time Begins................................................................................9 Good Friday.................................................................................................................21 Easter............................................................................................................................ 23 Womens Association Birthday Party................................................................ 27 Congregational Meeting | Informational (Chapel | Sunday | 6:00pm).................... 30
April 2008
Spring Clean-Up Day.............................................................................................. 26
May 2008
Spring Clean-Up Day (Rain Date)..........................................................................3 Date with a Purpose (www.DrGaryandBarb.com)..........................................9 Mother’s Day...............................................................................................................11
June 2008
Father’s Day (Motor Fest).......................................................................................15
We extend our heartfelt thanks to each and all of you who prayed for Edith’s recovery from a bowel resection surgery mid January. We deeply appeciated each of your cards, calls, and well wishes. We are convinced your prayer support was instrumental in His heaing ministry. We also thank each of our Pastoral/support staff who prayed for and called on her during an extended hospital stay. By God’s Grace, we are hopefully planning she can be back in “circulation” in the next several weeks. (Philippians 1:3). In Christ’s love, Chuck and Edith Underwood
Do You Know What to Do in a Cardiac Emergency? CPR/AED Class
Saturday, March 1 | 9am–Noon or 1pm–4pm Room 120 (enter the NE door of the building)
FFC has 2 AEDs (defibrillators)--please join either of these classes to learn or relearn how to use them and perform CPR. Register on the Care & Communication Card or call the church office at 255.2122.
Volunteer Opportunities Takin’ It Back to the Streets in 2008
We had such a great time last summer “Takin’ it to the Streets” we thought we would start early with some local ministry work projects.
Saturday, March 29 | 10am-2pm
Financial Report Attendance 02/17/08.......................................311 General Fund Offering Last Week Weekly Need.........................$34,889 Offering ................................ $17,621 Shortage.......................…..($17,268) Year to Date: 9/1/07-present Need....................................$872,225 Offering ..............................$803,342 Shortage..............................($68,883)
Budgeted Missions: Year to Date: 9/1/07-present Need.................................... $129,401 Offering............................... $138,338 Overage................................... $8,937 Mortgage Current Balance................... $854,811 Next Payment February 25
We will be working at AGAPE Pregnancy Center, 2550 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. Dependent on the weather, we will be helping to reorganize the Bargain Basement area and possibly doing yard work. Bring along a sack lunch.
Saturday, April 5 | 8am-4:30pm Travel down to Camp Appanoose in beautiful Plano, IA to help them get ready for the upcoming camp season. There will be tree trimming, yard work, collection of firewood, and general clean up. Lunch will be provided for those who sign up. The Homebuilders class will be heading this up, so if you have questions call Keith Christiansen at 957.8054.
Contact
First Federated Church
See what God can accomplish through you by just volunteering some of your time. Contact John Porter, 255.2122, [email protected]. 10 Sunday, February 24, 2008
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