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

61 Million Boxes of Love

The last stray Christmas decora- This year there will be something new that
tion and that extra roll of Christmas many people will enjoy. You can be notified
wrapping paper (purchased at of the country where your individual shoe box
90% off for next year, of course!) finds a home. It’s all possible with the use of a
have long since been put away and bar coded label that is available when you make
we are all thinking spring. Still your shipping donation online to Samaritan’s
the work of Samaritan’s Purse Purse rather than including a check in the shoe
continues all year. Exciting reports box. Now, how cool is that?
are coming in as a result of Opera- If you want to read more about the shoe box
tion Christmas Child 2008. Some project and see videos of children receiving shoe
8 million gift-filled shoe boxes boxes, go to SamaritansPurse.org and click on
were collected last year, including Operation Christmas Child. You’ll find stories
4.9 million in the United States. of thousands of refugee children in the war-torn
That is the most ever since the project’s inception 16 years ago country of Georgia receiving gifts of hope and joy. You’ll see
and brings the total number of boxes collected and delivered by children raising money for shoe boxes by selling lemonade,
Operation Christmas Child to over 61 million! Shoe boxes were “Bikers with Boxes” bringing shoe boxes on their motorcycles,
sent to 100+ destination countries last year. and much more. Check it out. You’ll be challenged and blessed!
29,739 of those shoe boxes
came from Iowa. 14,133 of those
boxes came from the Des Moines
area and 511 of those boxes came
from First Federated. The Des
Moines area saw a 20% increase
in the number of boxes collected
from the previous year. The boxes
that were processed in the midwest
went to the following countries in
2008: Abkhazia, Belize, Camer-
oon, Kenya, Mauritus, Mongolia,
Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Republic
of Congo, Rwanda, St. Vincent,
and Trinidad. (Finding all of those
countries could be a good geogra-
phy lesson for your family.)
We are already looking
forward to Operation Christmas
Child 2009. Shoe boxes are being
collected and wrapped and thrifty
shoppers are on the hunt for gift
items to include in their boxes.
It’s never too early to get started
on your shoe boxes! Contact
Mary Tesser, FFC’s Operation
Christmas Child Coordinator, at
255.2122 for more information.

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 WELCOME TO FIRST FEDERATED CHURCH!
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!
Have Questions?
If you have any questions, simply ask someone wearing a Guest Welcome Children’s
name tag with “Here to Help” on it or visit the Welcome Center
in the foyer.
Reception Center Registration
Guest Reception North Parking Lot Station
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
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Thank you for taking the time to visit First Federated Church.
If you are not presently a member of a Bible teaching church, we Guest
invite you to join our church family. Reception
If You Have Children Visit the Children’s
Ministry Registration Station KZ Church
Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving A.E.D.
SW Entrance

2nd Floor
Children’s Ministry staff. Our children’s programs provide qual- M Men Restroom
W Women Restroom

ity 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.
Infants & Preschool Children
Childcare and teaching are available during the 9:15 hour and 10:45 worship services
in the Nursery and Preschool Departments.
Kindergarten–4th Grade
During the 9:15 hour, K–4th graders meet in graded classroom groups for Bible
learning and fun.
K–4th graders attend the first part of the 10:45 worship services with their families
and then are dismissed 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 in Room 240.
Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade)
Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:15 for a time of Xtreme
learning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building, then join their families for
the 10:45 worship services.
Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults
Groups for ADULTS and activities for YOUTH begin at 9:15AM. Stop by
the Welcome Center to find out about each of the groups and how to get there.
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 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 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.

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 NOTES
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Series: Renewing Your Faith: The Jesus Christ Supremacy
Title: Jesus Is God
8:00AM Traditional & 10:45AM Celebration | Pastor Mike Rose
10:45AM The River | Pastor Curt De Graaff

Who’s on First?
If you aren’t old enough to recognize Abbott and Costello,
they are preserved on YouTube. If you are familiar with the
comedy of Abbott and Costello, YouTube is an internet site with
a wide range of videos. Comedians Bud Abbott and Lou Costello
performed a famous comedy routine trying to identify “Who’s
on first” base on the baseball team. As believers it is easy to get
confused about “who’s on first”, or who occupies first place in
your life.
Charles Ringma, a theologian and author, identifies three
things that shift our focus from “Who’s on first?” First, we easily
lapse into forgetfulness and fail to remember why we are so
busily doing what preoccupies us; second, we lose the central
core of the meaning of our existence and proceed to create all
sorts of substitutes (idols); and third, we become so dominated by
what concerns us that we fail to maintain a holistic perspective
on life.
Activities…idols…preoccupations…The Bible tells us that
Jesus is to have first place (be on first) in our lives. This week we
explore what place He occupies in yours.

Women’s Association Birthday Party

March 19, 2009

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 ADULT GROUPS
Sunday Mornings | 9:15–10:30AM Other Groups
Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs) Experience, investigate, build and grow in your faith. We have
Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships are opportunities available during the week that include:
a great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith. We Women in the Word
have a variety of opportunities available that include: Life Principles from the New Testament Men of Faith
Tuesdays | January 6–April | 9:00–11:00AM | Rm 100 & 131 (Library)
The HUB (ages 18-24) | Room 244 Beth Moore
The Channel (ages 25–35) | Room 149
Connections (born in the 1970s) | Room 215
Thursdays | February 19–April 2 | Room 108
Homebuilders (born in the 1960s) | Room 1250–1251
9:10–11:10AM | Catherine Erickson
Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241
6:30–8:00PM | Vickie Blair
Koinonia (all ages) | Room 1252–1253
Childcare is available for the morning class.
Ezra (all ages) | Room 1118 MOPS—Mothers of Pre-Schoolers
Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247 Second and fourth Tuesday of each month | 9:00–11:00AM | Fellowship Hall
Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105 $6 per meeting | Facilitators: Miriam Hager, 251.6964, & Lisa Rhodes, 274.0832
Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255
W.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116
Women (all ages) | Room 208
Men (all ages) | Room 210
Worship | Room 1125 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Prayer (all ages) | Room 100
Ecclesiastes (all ages) | Room 1238–1239 Serve Others in Beaverdale
S.H.A.P.E. (all ages) | Room 108 Neighborhood Flyer Distribution | April 4 | 10–Noon
Upcoming Electives To reach the spiritual needs of our neighborhood, we are
Revolutionary Parenting | Sundays | March 29–April 26 | Room 209 going to invite our neighbors to our Easter service. On Saturday,
Learn how to foster traits such as honesty, compassion, and April 4, 10–noon, we will gather at the church, in the north
dedication in your children…Discover how to raise children who foyer, before visiting the neighborhoods surrounding our church
will love and serve God as adults…Create a parenting plan for your to distribute a flyer encouraging people to join us for our Easter
unique children. celebration.
Forever in Love with Jesus | Wednesdays | April 8–June 3 | 6:30PM Families, individuals, ABFs, small groups, this is an impor-
Forever in Love with Jesus comes to help you keep your heart’s fire
tant way to get involved in reaching out to those who live in our
burning. In 10 refreshing interactive lessons, Dee Brestin and Kathy
Troccoli help you understand Jesus as the Bridegroom, the Bread of
FFC area.
Life, the Lion of Judah and more. This is the third and final installment
in the Falling in Love with Jesus trilogy. Sign up for this class today on
Do You Like to Spend Time in the Yard?
the Care & Communication card. By Gary L. Jaehnel, Facilities Manger
The snow’s gone, and the lawn is starting to show signs of life.
Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00PM Would you be willing to give a little of your time and talents
Join us in prayer, fellowship and fun as we connect with others to help maintain the appearance
and grow in our faith. We have a variety of opportunities avail- of our property? We have nine
able that include: acres of grounds surrounding
For All—Prayer Community our facility that require ongoing
Ongoing | Rm 1244–1247 | Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose maintenance during the growing
For All—S.H.A.P.E. season. We are looking for people
Started March 11 | Room 108 who would be willing to spend
For Moms—Moms’ Prayer Group one Saturday morning per month
Ongoing | 5:30–6:15PM | Rm 100 as part of our mowing teams.
For Women—Living in Love with Jesus A typical Saturday morning
Started January 21 | 6:30–8PM | Rm 100 | Facilitator: Sharon Johnson would include:
Card Ministry • Tractor mowing the large yard areas.
Ongoing | 1:00-3:00PM | Rm 139 | Facilitator: Carol Fugere • Push mowing the inner courtyards & parking islands.
• Collecting sticks, litter and debris.
• Trimming & edging around the sidewalks & curbs.
• Blowing and sweeping hard surface areas.
• Miscellaneous landscaping maintenance.
If you’re willing to serve in this area of our ministry, please
call Colleen at the church office to let us know. We’ll contact you
soon about your availability and any preferences you may have.

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 PRAY FOR
ONE The contents of this page have been removed to protect the
ANOTHER 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)
Pray for Those Who Serve our Church
Our Encouragement
“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
Tony & Tsering Malik
Mission Board: Global Outreach Mission
Location: U.A. India
What do they do? Maliks’ goal is evan-
gelism and church planting focused
among the Tibetan Buddhist peoples
in India, Nepal and the Central Asian
region. They manage a guesthouse
facility in their home, sponsor Tibetan
refugee children, serve with an international networking organi-
zation, send and support church-planting missionaries to Nepal.
Tsering serves at Woodstock (Christian missionary) School.
Prayer Requests:
• For Tsering as she works an additional 15 hours per week in
the Health Center—over and above her regular hours in the
Elementary Residence with 32 children under her care. Pray
for their salvation.
• For Tony as he is occupied with their year-end accounts in
preparation for their annual audit and submissions to the
government.
• For daughter Tanya, away at university in the States; Tina at
home in 9th grade.
• For their responsibilities with the guesthouse and sponsor-
ship of Tibetan refugee children.
Don & Paula Cabeen
Mission Board: TEAM
Location: Seville, Spain
What do they do? Previously serving for
eleven years as Field Leader in Spain,
the Cabeens now serve with a church
planting team targeting the establish-
ment of a church in the town of Osuna
(Population 18,000 with no evangelical church.) This church
will eventually serve as a center for reaching 15 other towns
in the area. They also air a TV program, “Encuentros de
Esperanza” on the local station in Puebla.
Praises:
• They are encouraged with the TV outreach; the open door
with the city for the summer campaign.
• Daughter Janna and husband Josh are coming for a visit in
April.
Prayer Requests:
• For a spiritually refreshing and challenging time during their
church retreat, May 8-10.
• For lasting fruit from the TV ministry.
• Safety for Janna and Josh on their trip from the US, and for
special family times together.
• For the organizational details of the summer campaign June
23-July 13 (with 10 students from Cedarville College who
will be doing community service and outreach.)
First Federated Church
Matt
Mission Board: Wycliffe Bible Translators
Location: US/Closed Country
What does he do? Matt (FFC’s newest missionary) was raised
in a missionary home and led to Christ by his father at age 6.
In high school he became a spiritual leader among his peers.
Because of his interest and ability in languages and linguis-
tics, and his love for Scripture, he has been preparing to
serve in Bible translation. He plans to go to language school
this summer in Southeast Asia and translate the Bible for a
language group who has not yet received it.
Prayer Requests:
• For April meetings to work on a new option for entering the
country of his choice.
• For the resolution of the visa situation for all missionaries in
that country.
• To finish well and graduate from the Graduate Institute of
Applied Linguistics this spring.
• For God’s provision of 15% of his remaining monthly sup-
port needs.
• For 70% needed for initial one-time support.
• For Matt’s participation in FFC’s Mission Conference, April
19-25.
Wayne & Miyako Meyer
Mission Board: The Navigators
Location: Tsukuba, Japan
What do they do? Wayne and Miyako led
the campus ministry at Utsunomiya
National University for 30 years and
recently began a new ministry at
Tsukuba University. They use BEST Clubs for outreach (Bible,
English, Sports, Travel). They also serve with a team of
university students and Navigators staff from the US to assist
with short-term summer projects, retreats, Bible studies, one-
on-one contacts and camps.
Praises:
• For fruit from their work among a group of students who
have come to Christ, and have a strong desire to share that
faith with a new generation of students in their campus min-
istries.
• For the Meyers’ recent move to a new home.
Prayer Requests:
• For settling into their new home—a 10 minute bicycle ride
from campus.
• That the NAV staff of 5 will have an ongoing impact on the
lives of 8 non-believing students who recently served with
them among the poor in the Philippines.
• For continual growth in the lives of believers on campus;
that they would be bold in sharing their faith.
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Hangtimes In April
Mar 29—Monsters Vs. Aliens movie Grimes Rock Climbing Event April 3
Apr 5—SMT meeting 7th–12th Grades
We will meet at Climb Iowa (a NEW course in Grimes) and
Apr 12—None. Easter
Apr 19—Nursing Home Night we’ll climb 6:30–9PM. Cost: $18 per person. You can check out
Apr. 25 “Faith in action” church workday the new course at www.climbiowa.com. (JH, SH)
Apr 26 – No Hangtime, Hang with your families Camping Getaway April 17-18
May 3—SMT meeting Camping, fishing, hiking, cook out and more! We will send
May 10—Disc Golf you more details as to campground location, etc. as the day draws
May 17—None Hang w/ your families
closer. Campfires, worship and s’mores are a must—don’t miss
May 24—Bowling
May 31—Hangtime at Steve’s (Epps)
out! (Free event!) (JH, SH)
Nursing Home Reprise April 19 | 6:30–7:30PM
Today: Let’s head back to Calvin Community to simply hang with the
Monsters vs. Aliens Movie March 29 residents. We’ll likely play games together and get to know them
Carpool to Jordan Creek food court for lunch and then meet better—hear their stories and share some of your own. Coffee
us for a 2PM-ish showing of the movie! (JH, SH) afterwards? (Always FREE to serve!) (JH, SH)
Mexico Mission Training/Special Speaker
What’s Going On? April 26 | 12:30PM | Backdoor
Dodge Ball Mondays | 6:30–8:00PM If you are planning to go to Mexico, come to this mandatory
For Moms—Moms’ Prayer Group meeting, stay for an ice cream social and hear from a missionary
Wednesdays | 5:30–6:15PM | Room 131 (Library) who will encourage you with their experience in the mission
Facilitators: Lori Blake & Julie Harper field. This is also open to teens who aren’t planning to go to
If you are a mother of a senior / junior high youth, this is a Mexico but would love to hear the speaker.
wonderful opportunity for you to get together with other moms
for encouragement and to pray for our youth. Pick up a meal in Upcoming
Fellowship Hall and join us in prayer. Mexico Mission Trip Meetings
Work Projects Here are the meeting dates for the Mexico trip. Attendance is
Work projects are coming in…make sure you are signed up! mandatory. All meetings are 12:30-2PM at the Backdoor unless
Sign-ups are in the Backdoor, or you can contact Susan Rushing otherwise specified.
April 5, 19, 26 | May 3, 17, 31| June 7, 14
771.4782.

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 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
KZ Church Put ‘Em on Your Summer Calendar
Onesimus? What kind of name is that? Is it Sports Camp June 22-26
really in the Bible? Yes! The KZ Church kids Creative Arts Camp July 27-31
should be able to tell you all about Onesimus The Children’s Ministry will be offering
after today. His is a great story of mercy and two great weeks of day camps in cooperation
forgiveness. Check it out in the Bible book of with First Assembly of God this summer.
Philemon. These camps will be for children who have completed K-6th
Our key verse today was Luke 6:36, “Be grade. Call the Children’s Ministry office at 255.2122 for more
merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” information.
(And here’s a little trivia question for you:
At least eight people at First Federated have a New Arrival
relative named Onesimus. Some of them are in KZ Church! Can Gary and Toni Baugher are the proud
you guess who they are?) grandparents of Payton Lee Baugher.
Payton was born on March 16 to Andrew
AWANA and Dayna Baugher. The family lives in Virginia, where Andrew
There are just 3 more weeks for Sparks serves as a Captain in the Marine Corps.
and T&T to say verses! Keep working hard to Welcome to the extended Federated family, Payton. Our Nurs-
finish the year well. ery/Preschool Director promises to give you lots of TLC when
you come to visit…especially since she’s your Aunt Jeni!

David T. Williamson
Christian Illusionist | March 25, 2009

Financial Report Deacon of the Month

Attendance 3/22/09
8:00AM ......................................... 210
10:45AM .......................................796
Budgeted Missions:
Year to Date: 9/1/08–present
Need ....................................$157,270
Offering .............................. $134,601
Shortage........................... ($ 22,669)
Mortgage
Current Balance ..................... $68,???
Next Payment April 25
General Fund Offering
Last Week
Weekly Need ........................ $34,419
Offering ................................ $31,625
Shortage..............................($ 2,794)
Year to Date: 9/1/08–present
Need ....................................$998,151
Offering .............................. $929,255
Shortage...........................($ 68,896)
Paul Womacks, 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.
Deaconess of the Month
Donna Stanger | 963.1331
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 Donna.

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 UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday Night Meal 2009 Iowa Prayer Breakfast
Fellowship Hall | 5-6:15PM Thursday, April 9 | 7:15–8:45AM
Children (age 2-12) $2 | Adults $3 | Family $10 Student Seminar 9:00–9:45AM
Make reservations on the Care & Communication Card or call the Polk County Convention Complex, 501 Grand Avenue
church office before noon on Mondays. Students $10 | Adults $20
April 1: Tacos, Corn , Fruit, Dessert Keynote Speaker: Ron “Gus” Gustafson
Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks
A Christian Opportunity For Women Music by Tom Brown & Des Moines Christian School Choir
Women, are you interested in living a more balanced life? To register or obtain more information, call 515.223.1500 or visit www.
A life coach who can help women with wellness, a relationship iowaprayerbreakfast.com.
with God and people, and time management is coming to the Des
Moines area on Thursday night, April 2, 6-9PM at Point of Grace
March
Congregational Meeting ...................................................................................... 29
Church Auditorium in Waukee. Becky Tirabassi, a motivator
and inspirational speaker, will present CHANGE YOUR LIFE April
NOW to women of all ages, including teens. If you are wanting a Short term Mission Report Potluck (Fellowship Hall | 12–2PM) ................................5
personal revival for your body, mind, and spirit, Becky may help Iowa Prayer Breakfast (Polk County Convention Complex | 7:15–8:45AM) ..........................9
you as she presents how you can change physically, spiritually, Easter Sunday ............................................................................................................12
mentally, and emotionally. 9:15AM No Regular Activities
Tickets are on sale for $15 at First Federated. See John Porter *10:00AM Reception in Foyer *Activities for nursery and preschoolers provided.
*10:45AM 90 Minute Program “Were You There?” in Auditorium
or call Pat Harker, 262.3396.
Missions Conference “Catch a Glimpse” ................................................... 18–25
John Porter will be selling the tickets in the CEF Dessert Banquet with Beth Nimmo (Franklin Hall | 7:00PM) ...................18
auditorium foyer today. Make your check out to Missionaries in Regular 9:15AM Groups ......................................................19
Point of Grace. Special Mission Focused Worship (8:00 & 10:45AM) .......................................19
Bill Pedrick in Concert (Auditorium | 6:00PM) .......................................................19
Neighborhood Flyer Distribution Malaysian Market (Fellowship Hall | 5–6:30PM) ..................................................... 22
Saturday, April 4 | 10–Noon Women’s Association & Women Missionaries (Fellowship Hall) ............... 23
Faith in Action/Spring Clean Up (9–Noon) .................................................. 25
Short term Mission
Report Potluck May
Sunday, April 5 | 12–2PM National Day of Prayer..............................................................................................7
Fellowship Hall Oakridge Neighborhood Kid’s Fishing (Waterworks Park) ................................ 30
Come hear from our team who
ministered in Dubai. If your last June
NICHE Conference (Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators) ..................................5–6
name begins with A-L bring a main dish, M-T bring a salad or Neighborhood Flyer Distribution & Prayer Walk..........................................10
vegetable, U-Z bring a dessert. Each should feed 10-12 people. Capital Park Mexico Mission Ministry ...............................................................13

Saturday, April 18
7:00PM CEF Dessert Banquet with Beth Nimmo
Hear the story of Rachel Scott who was the first
to die at the Columbine High School shootings
April 20, 1999.

Sunday, April 19
8:00 & 10:45AM Worship Services
9:15AM Missionaries in Groups
6:00PM Bill Pedrick in Concert
Featuring a variety of music from Broadway to
sacred favorites played on the organ.
To benefit Wildwood Hills Ranch—For at Risk Youth

I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, Wednesday, April 22
along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; 5–6:30PM Malaysian Market food, fun, activities
I will turn the darkness into light before them 6:30–7PM Prayer Community
and make the rough places smooth.
These are the things I will do; Saturday, April 25
I will not forsake them. 9–12PM Faith in Action Church & Community Work Day
Isaiah 42:16 (NIV) followed by lunch

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 OTHER NEWS
Sympathy Be Part of a Winning Tradition
Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who The scent of spring is
have lost a loved one recently: in the air and CHURCH
Bob and Velma Hicks at the death of their grandson, Scott, on LEAGUE SOFTBALL is
March 22 right around the corner. The
FEDS of First Federated
Thank You Church will again be compet-
Thank you, Federated family, for all of your prayers during ing in the men’s slow-pitch league at the Campbell Recreation
Tracy’s recent hospital stay. Thanks especially to Julie Denger, area in Clive.
Kim Thomas, Sherri Stufflebeem, and Pastor Bill and Clarice for If you are male, over 16 years of age and interested in playing
your visits, phone calls, notes, and words of encouragement. We softball for a few months this spring, contact Dale Anderson at
praise God for you and are so grateful for the support you offered 276.5946 or 745.2216 to discuss the details.
as we welcomed our little girl, Madeline, into our world. PLAY BALL!
Brian, Tracy, and Madeline Teachout
More Job Support Available
As more people face the challenge of seeking new employ-
ment, we want to make you aware of support that is available in
the community.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 8301 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale,
is offering four specific workshops related to employment and
out-placement issues.
April 2: Resume Writing
April 23: Interviewing Skills
May 7: Assessing the Job Market
May 21: Financial and Mortgage Planning
For more information go to www.gloriadeionline.com.

GOT A WORK PROJECT?

Put us to work! Those going on the upcoming mission
trip to Mexico (over 50 participants) need to raise $875
each. Work projects are needed to help earn their support.
Teams will be available on Saturdays, 8:00 AM –5:00 PM. Please
contact Susan Rushing at 771.4782 for details. Your support
Hands On Learning Workshop
is greatly appreciated. Picture Cards for Schedules
and Communication
A short training session will show you
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Then, you will have the opportunity and
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 Sat., April 18, 1:00-3:00PM


 Lutheran Church of Hope
 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, WDM
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 
 Please register by April 15th by contacting
 Sherri Stufflebeem, 515.255.2122
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  sstufflebeem@firstfederated.org
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 There will be a $5 fee for materials.

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Sponsored by the Des Moines
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Special Needs Ministry Network

First Federated Church 10 Sunday, March 29, 2009