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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

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Today Is Shoe Box Collection Sunday!

We’re eager to reach our church goal of 600 boxes. If you forgot your filled shoe box today, please bring it to the church office this week. ALL boxes must be received by November 23 for delivery to the collection center. Thank you for returning any unused boxes as well.

Thanksgiving Outreach! By Terry Stark, Pastor of Evangelism & Facilities Manager

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather together over a table laden with the special dishes of the holiday. But what if you don’t have family around? What if you’re far away from family and friends? What if you’re an international student at Drake, or a resident from another country at Oakridge, or a family trying to make ends meet by visiting our Food Pantry or Clothes Closet? Many people from other countries don’t even know what Thanksgiving is all about. They don’t know it’s a time to give thanks to a gracious God who provided for those first Pilgrims who came to this country looking for religious freedom…right on down to us today. Maybe you attend First Federated and you don’t have family with whom to share the holiday. Please consider yourself invited to have your Thanksgiving dinner with us. Single parents are invited to come and bring their kids and enjoy a day off from cooking. Or maybe you’d like to be involved in making and/or serving this Thanksgiving meal as a labor of love—God’s love! We will have an evening meal from 4 to 6pm. Please sign up on the Care & Communication Card if you would like to volunteer to prepare or serve this meal on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. For more information contact: Terry Stark, or Pat Anderson at the church 255.2122. Volume 11

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Churches across the United States and around the world are preparing to “remember those in bonds” (Hebrews 13:3). Today, we at FFC are joining in praying for the persecuted church. Begun in 1996, IDOP is a day for intercessory prayer and citizen action on behalf of persecuted Christian communities worldwide. As Voice of the Martyrs staff meets with persecuted Christians around the world, their first request is that we PRAY for them. Our persecuted family is not asking us to pray that the persecution will stop, they are asking us to pray they will remain faithful to Christ in spite of the persecution and the pressure they face. Pick up free information and how to pray on the Mission table.

Work Projects

Do you need your lawn raked of the abundance of leaves? Your house winterized? Consider calling on our teens! Many of them are ready to begin raising money for next summer’s mission trip and are willing to work hard! Before hiring out your much needed chores…consider our Federated teens! Contact Nikki Jackson in the Youth Office, and she will get you paired up with some of our teens to get the job done!

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WELCOME TO FIRST FEDERATED CHURCH!

Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!

Celebration Guest Reception

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.

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 immediately following the service (see map for locations). 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 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, we invite you to join our church family.

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If You Have Children, Visit the Children’s Ministry Registration Station

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Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving Children’s Ministry staff. Our children’s programs provide quality care and learning for kids of all ages. If your child has not already been enrolled in our Children’s Ministry, a quick visit to the Children’s Ministry Registration Station will provide you with temporary security tags and give us the information we need to effectively minister to your child.

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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 (Auditorium Only) 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, health counseling, and blood pressure checks are provided by our Parish Nurses located in the west hallway in Room 1117, Sundays, 10:30AM–Noon. Please contact an usher if you need immediate assistance. Lost and Found Lost items may be reported or claimed at the business 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 for $3. You can also listen to the message for free at www.FirstFederated.org. Prayer Team Up Front If you would like to pray with someone today, please come to the front of the room 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 9:10 and 10:45 hour in the Nursery and Preschool Departments. Kindergarten–4th Grade During the 9:10 hour, K–4th graders gather in the gym and then go to graded classroom groups for Bible learning and fun. K–4th graders attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, called KZ Church, in room 152 at 10:45.

Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade)

Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:10 for a time of Xtreme learning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building.

Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults

Groups for ADULTS begin at 9:10AM and 10:45AM. Stop by the Welcome Center (or see inside today’s newspaper) to find out about each of the groups and how to get there. Our YOUTH (Grade 7–12) meet at 9:10AM in the Backdoor (148).

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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

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

Our Encouragement

Pray for Those Who Serve our Church

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21

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MISSION ONE

Reaching others for Jesus Christ

Peggy McCracken

Kurt & Kathy Ritz

Mission Board: Campus Crusade, Christian Embassy Location: Washington, DC What does she do? Peggy’s ministry is evangelism and discipleship with women ambassadors, wives of ambassadors and women chiefs of staff to members of the US Congress. She pursues avenues in hard to reach areas of the world represented in Washington in embassies; gets to know non-believers in casual settings by creating social events where they feel comfortable; begins new groups and does follow-up.

Mission Board: Campus Crusade for Christ Location: Pearland, Texas What do they do? The Ritzes are involved in evangelism and discipleship, leading students and ministry at Rice University in Houston. Students there are highly intellectual as almost half were either the valedictorian or salutatorian of their senior class in high school. Kurt seeks to engage their intellect in the areas of apologetics and in-depth Bible study. Kathy is the daughter of Daryl and Darlene Adams.

Praises:

Praises:

• For the invitation to start ministries on the campus of Houston Baptist University. • For open doors at HBU—many of the students have the potential to be Christ-centered laborers for a lifetime, both in the US and overseas.

• For great attendance at a morning coffee for new diplomatic wives—30 attended. • These wives expressed interest in further involvement with Christian Embassy.

Prayer Requests:

Prayer Requests:

• For Peggy’s Bible study for diplomatic wives—an average of 13 new women are attending. • For building existing relationships and reaching out to new leaders. • For these new leaders. It can be very difficult and lonely being in a strange culture when you have to be polite all the time and look like you know what you are doing.

• For God’s guidance at HBU. • That the handful to students presently involved would grow mightily in the Lord. • For more staff to join them so they can continue to launch into new frontiers at Rice, HBU and beyond. • For the ability to engage non-Christians better through discussion time and evangelism.

Matt

Jeff & Melissa

Location: Asia What does he do? Matt was raised in a missionary home and led to Christ by his father at age six. In high school he became a spiritual leader among his peers. Because of his interest and ability in languages and linguistics and his love for Scripture ,he has been preparing to serve in Bible translation. He recently began language school in Southeast Asia and plans to translate the Bible for an unreached language group.

Location: Asia What do they do? Jeff and Melissa are in a restricted access nation, both serving as English teachers at their host university. They focus on the 30,000 students in their city. 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 spiritual interest.

Praises: • • • •

Praises:

He is enjoying exploring a new culture in a beautiful city. For making some good friends. For one-on-one language classes with his teacher. For meeting his potential team partner.

• The heat will be turned on Nov. 15th.

Prayer Requests: • For protection from H1N1—their country has many cases. • For good contacts and a positive response from teachers they invited to a Bible study. • For students in their Bible study who have a lot of false ideas about God’s character (i.e. that He should give them whatever they want). • For their dating course sessions. • For Melissa’s difficulty in getting to know students and grading homework that is very time consuming. • For their physical and spiritual health; for knowing God better through their devotional times.

Prayer Requests: • For the challenges of doing everything right, learning the language, making friends, avoiding faux pas, communicating truth when opportunities arise. • For wisdom as to when he can make a trip to the village to meet the rest of the team he will be serving with in the future.

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CONNECT PEOPLE Sunday Mornings

Thursday Evening | 7PM | HUB Room 244 HUB Women’s Bible Study Fridays | 6:30PM | HUB Room 244

Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)

Once you’ve 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:

New Digs for Connections/Channel ABF

Sundays l 8:00–9:00AM

The Connections/Channel ABF is in their new Room 1254–55 (formerly Friendly Fellowship). If you are between 25 and 35ish, you are welcome to join them anytime. They will be studying “The Parables of Jesus” with their teacher, Eric Trudo. Stop by and check out the new classroom.

Women (all ages) | Room 208 Men (all ages) | Room 210

Sundays | 9:10–10:25AM The HUB (ages 18-26) | Room 244 The Channel/Connections (ages 25–35) | Room 1254–55 Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251 Prayer (all ages) | Room 100 Job’s Garage (all ages, men) | Room 131 (Library)

New Men’s Offering: “Job’s Garage” Starts November 15 | 9:10AM | Room 131 (Library)

Men—come as you are and say what you want! We’ll talk about life and study God’s Word together. Guys only-no girls allowed! Questions? Scott at 252.0765 or Brian at 208.0412.

Sundays | 10:45AM–Noon

Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241 Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247 Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105 Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 120 Ezra (all ages) | Room 1118 Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251 Prayer (all ages) | Room 100 Analysis of Prophecy (all ages) | Room 1238–1239 Worship | Room 1116 Women (all ages) | Room 208

Tuesdays

Ladies: Women in the Word | Started Tuesday, Sept. 15 9:00–11:00AM | Rooms 100 and 131 (Library) MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Second & Fourth Tuesdays 9:00–11:00AM | Fellowship Hall November 24 | Speaker: Anne Cundiff December 8 | Speaker: Margaret Welder January 12 | Speaker: Mary Sigman Men’s Basketball November 17 | 6:30PM Celtics vs. Bulls | 8:00PM Lakers vs. Rockets

Deacon of the Month Larry Harker, 255.2122 ext 139

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.

Wednesdays

For All—Prayer Community

Ongoing | 6:30–8:00PM | Room 1244–47 | Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose Join us as we learn how to build BRIDGES to the Islamic community. Presented by Glenn and Carol Ginder, the series is titled “Bridges, Christians Connecting with Muslims.” You can find out more at www.crescentproject.org, then click on the Bridges DVD Study in the bottom left.

Deaconess of the Month Cyndi Murphy | 277.2040

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 Cyndi.

Card Ministry | 1:00–4:00PM | Room 139

Thursdays

Ladies: Beth Moore | Started Thursday, Sept. 10 Morning class | 9:10 to 11:10AM | Room 108 | Childcare provided Evening class | 6:30 to 8:00PM | Room 108

Financial Report Attendance 11/8/09 9:10AM Celebration ...................... 430 10:45AM River ...............................318 Early Childhood ............................. 62 Children’s Church .......................... 70 Budgeted Missions Year to Date: 9/1/09–present Need ..................................... $53,920 Offering ................................$48,623 Shortage….. ......................($ 5,297)

Fridays

Men’s Prayer Meeting | Friday Mornings | 6:45–7:30AM | Room 100

HUB Bible Studies

Young adult singles ages 18–26 Study of Romans Thursday Morning | 11AM | HUB Room 244

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General Fund Offering Last Week Weekly Need .........................$31,932 Offering ................................ $31,364 Shortage… ....................….($ 568) Year to Date: 9/1/09–present Need ....................................$319,320 Offering .............................. $301,034 Shortage…. .....................($ 18,286)

NOTES Sunday, November 15, 2009 | 9:10AM Celebration | 10:45AM The River Mike Rose, Senior Pastor Series: The Jesus Our Culture Doesn’t Know Title: Jesus Is the Messiah, Part 1

Hangtimes

Nov 15—Disney’s A Christmas Carol Nov 22—Calvin Community Nursing home Nov 29—None, Thanksgiving weekend Dec 6—SMT meeting Dec 13—Bears Vs. Packers—Lunch

7th–12th Grades

TODAY Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” Sunday, November 15 Scrooooooooge! Join us immediately following the 10:45 worship service, and carpool together to Jordan Creek Town Center. We will eat at the food court and see a 1:35 showing for Disney’s A Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey. It should be awesome! Cost: $6.25 for tickets + $ for lunch.

Dodgeball Recess! We will take a short break from dodgeball during the holiday season. Our last night of dodgeball will be Monday, Nov. 16. We will resume Monday, Jan. 4. Keep your throwing arm warmed up in the meantime!

THIS WEEK Dodge Ball Mondays | 6:30-8:00PM Wednesday Nights Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00PM | Backdoor

Sunday Mornings Sundays | 9:10–10:25AM | Backdoor

IN NOVEMBER Heirborn Thanksgiving Party Wednesday, November 18 Join us at 5pm-Meet at Fellowship Hall. Your meal will be paid for if you are a teen or youth leader. Then come join us as we eat together in The Backdoor for an awesome celebration of thankfulness for who God is and all that He has done.

In December Senior Ski Trip December 28–January 1 Gather up your warm gear, pack your bags and let’s head to Wausau, WI for our annual Senior Ski Trip. Join Howie and Julie for a weekend of skiing, snowboarding and an amazing Bible study aimed to take your relationship with Jesus to the next level. We will leave at 6pm on the 28th…please pack a sack dinner for the road. Total Cost: $400 ($50 deposit due asap)

NEEDS Work Projects Hey Teens…it’s time to be thinking work projects for this summer’s mission trip! There are lots of leaves to rake and homes that need to be readied for winter! See Nikki Jackson to get the ball rolling!

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Thanksgiving Celebration Sunday, November 22

9:10-10:10 All Sunday School classes will meet

(Note earlier dismissal time. Children of Kindergarten age and older will go with parents for the remainder of the morning. Preschoolers may remain in their classes for the worship hour.) 10:15 10:45

Reception in foyer Combined worship service NO KZ Church

Thanksgiving for Families

It’s not about the turkey, the pumpkin pie, Grandma’s house, football or even the long weekend vacation. Thanksgiving is just what the word says—thanks giving. How great is that? A non-commercialized holiday set aside for a gratitude attitude adjustment! Take some time this year to help your children (and you, too) recognize all the good things in your lives and then express or demonstrate gratitude. First, thank God for your blessings. Then, as a family, find ways you can share those blessings with others. It could be as small as a note of encouragement to someone who is ill or it might be sharing a meal with a family in need. Whatever you choose, make sure your gratitude attitude is growing and blooming big time this year!

KZ Church

Last Sunday the KZ Church kids had a busy morning packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The children divided into small groups to fill 26 boxes with school supplies, hygiene items, toys, candy and clothing items for needy boys and girls. They wrote letters to the children who will receive the boxes and prayed for those children. The kids have been bringing their offerings to pay the cost of shipping their boxes. Great job, kids!

We Love New Babies!

We love to pray for expectant parents and we love to celebrate the birth of each Federated baby. If you are expecting a baby, the GEM (Great Expectation Ministry) team is ready to serve you. Please let us know your due date. Put a note on your Care and Communication Card or call the Children’s Ministries office at 255.2122 (…and CONGRATULATIONS!)

Come Check Out...

Family Christmas Celebration

Wee Worship—a great music program for moms and children.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 20! We’re planning a very special Family Christmas Celebration for that morning. Our preschool choir AND our KZ Choir (Kindergarten–6th grade) will be singing that morning!

Wednesdays | 9:30–10:15AM | Room 1163 followed by snacks and fellowship time.

(ages birth to 4 years old). It’s a time to sing, dance and play instruments – together – for the glory of God! Have questions? Call Sherri Stufflebeem at 255.2122. It’s FREE!

AWANA

Preschool choir rehearsals: Sunday mornings during the 10:45 hour. KZ Choir rehearsals: Sunday mornings 10:30ish–11:00 in KZ Church. Other Rehearsals: 1 or 2 additional rehearsals/sound checks in December—likely on a Saturday. AUDITIONS for solo parts: Wednesday, November 18, 5:30–6:00pmOR Sunday, November 22, 1–2pm. Please call Sherri to schedule a time to audition, 255.2122.

Wednesday | 6:30–8:00PM Puggles—age 2 by 9-15-09 Cubbies—preschoolers ages 3 & 4 by 9-15-09 Sparks—K-2nd Grade T & T—3rd & 4th Grade

Thank you to all the AWANA families who brought food during our Food Collection Drive. Your donations will help provide Thanksgiving dinners for families in our community. First Federated Church

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OTHER NEWS Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who have lost loved ones recently: Norma Harger at the death of her sister, Leuveda Bodner, on November 6 Cory Zorn at the death of his grandmother, Leuveda Bodner, on November 6 Lonnie Davison at the death of his sister, Charlotte Douglas, on November 5

UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday Night Meal

Special Thanks—Giving Time!

Fellowship Hall | 5-6:15PM Children (age 2-12) $2 | Adults $3 | Family $10 Make reservations on the Care & Communication Card or call the church office before noon on Mondays. Nov. 18: meatloaf , cheesy mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuits, dessert

On Sunday, November 22 we will have a combined Thanksgiving service at 10:45am in the main auditorium. We WILL have our ABF classes, Youth and Children’s programs that morning but they will ALL run from 9:10–10:10am—just an hour. This will allow you time to return to the foyer for a reception that the Women’s Association is sponsoring. They’ll be serving coffee, juice and something sweet. You can take this time to welcome visitors to our Thanksgiving service. We have much to be thankful for as we look back over this past year. There will be plenty of praise songs to the One who has provided these blessings and also some great special music. Please plan to come and bring your family and friends as we celebrate this holiday set aside for THANKS – GIVING!

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Tuesday, November 17 | Fellowship Hall 11:00AM Program | 12:00PM Lunch

Our special program this month will be students from Des Moines Christian School. The pre-schoolers, under the direction of FFC member Priscilla Reynolds, will bless us with songs you will love! You’ll also get to make your own Thanksgiving favor to take home or share with a friend. The meal will be a traditional Thanksgiving feast that you won’t want to miss… turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad and pumpkin pie! Cost for the meal is $3.00 per person. 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 noon on Monday, November 16.

Ladies Christmas Tea | Spirit of Christmas Tuesday, December 8 | 6:30–8:30PM | Fellowship Hall

Cost: $15—Includes meal, program, music, fun and fellowship Speakers: Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf (WHO Personality), Eloise Gardner and Sharon Johnson Tickets on sale Nov. 15 and 22.

November

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church ..................... Today Thanksgiving Celebration (9:10AM All Groups | 10:15AM Foyer Reception | 10:45AM Combined Worship in Auditorium) ............. 22 Thanksgiving Dinner (4–6PM | Fellowship Hall) ......................................................... 26

[Worship Fully] [Spend Less] [Give More] [Love All]

December

Ladies Christmas Tea “ Spirit of Christmas” (6:30PM | Fellowship Hall) ..................8 Christmas Celebration (No Groups | 10:45AM Combined Worship in Auditorium) ............. 20

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