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
More Worship Means Opportunities
By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries
Starting two new, entirely different worship
services is exciting to many and may also be
challenging to some. It will certainly challenge
us to step outside of our normal routine. This
is what Todd Rhodes wrote about in his recent
MondayMorningInsight.com newsletter under
the title of The Comfort Zone: Stepping Out to
do Extraordinary Things. He said:
“I love it when I hear of churches and organiza-
tions that are stepping out in faith to achieve things
that most people would think were impossible.
In the last couple of weeks, I’ve found numerous
examples of people jumping way out of the ‘com-
fort zone’ to attempt huge things for the Kingdom.
Here are just a couple that come to mind.
“Liberty University recently announced an
initiative to plant 500 new churches in the next
five years. Imagine… 500 brand new churches,
with fresh vitality and fresh vision for reaching a
dying world!
“In a totally different part of the country,
Pastor John Bishop and Living Hope Church in
Vancouver, WA recently announced plans to start
six brand new campuses ON EASTER. That’s six
brand new churches starting in just one Sunday!
(Living Hope already maxes out SEVEN weekend
services at their main campus). This God-sized
vision will become a reality next month… and the
result will be many people coming to faith!
“What have you done that caused you to step
out of your comfort zone lately? I love this quote
from Perry Noble: ‘God couldn’t give a RIP about
your comfort–He simply wants you to be obedi-
ent…and at times that means facing things head on
that scare you and completely take you out of your
comfort zone.’
Maybe God has given you a dream that scares you
to death. Perhaps you’ve been staying in your comfort
zone far too long. Maybe God doesn’t want you to
start 500 churches in five years; or six new campuses
in one day… but what DOES he want you to do?”
The announcement of new targeted worship
services at First Federated Church opens up the
possibility of several exciting opportunities. Ser-
vices will offer different worship styles, environ-
ments/settings, and elements such as drama, video,
dialogues, and much more. Multiple service styles
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give you the opportunity to invite your co-work-
ers, neighbors, friends, and family members to a
church that will allow them to be open to placing
their trust in Jesus for eternal life.
Multiple services also offer increased opportu-
nities for you to make a contribution to ministry
right here on Sunday morning. What DOES God
want you to do? Additional services give us the
opening to engage more people in taking an active
role in many important ministries on Sunday
morning. Essentially, we are immediately doubling
our volunteer ministry beginning April 6. And we
are doubling the opportunity available for you to
use your God-given gifts and experiences to pro-
vide excellent worship experiences for our guests.
Depending on which time you choose to attend,
here are a number of ways you can join in helping
us offer God-honoring worship services:
Arts
A passionate part of our connection to God
comes through our worship experiences. Add
your vocal and musical skills, drama and artistic
abilities, and creative media talents to help others
connect to God. Put your artistic talent behind
improving our impact in communicating to those
influenced by our ministry.
Campus Support
We have over 240,000 square feet of facilities,
not to mention our grounds and parking lots. Many
hands make light work, and you can use your skills
and elbow grease to keep our operation running
smoothly.
Children & Youth
We place a high value and significant ministry
resources in partnering with parents raising chil-
dren and youth in a godly manner. From our tiniest
babies to our graduating high school seniors, we
offer a variety of tremendously rewarding ways for
you to invest in the future.
Guest Services
Help make all of our guests feel important when
they join us. By providing directions, information
about us and our activities, or helping them meet
others, you can help our guests feel at home.
You can indicate your desire to help FFC reach
more people on the Care & Communication Card
or by calling Julie at 255.2122, x116.
 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 auditorium Foyer.
Reception Center Registration
Guest Reception North Parking Lot Station
If you are visiting with us for the first time or have just
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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 9:00 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.
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 commu-
nion table at the front of the Sanctuary following this morning’s service. Members
of our church leadership stand ready to serve you.

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Fifty Years and a World Apart What do Parish Nurses
Small-world Trivia REALLY do?
Submitted by Helen Storey, charter member of W.O.C. Class Informational meeting March 13
In the 1940s FFC’s young-married class was called “Workers 7:00-8:45pm | Room 118
of Christ.” Among those class members were Gilmer (Gib) & With the exciting announcement of ad-
Irene Dylhoff and Loren and Marilyn Abuhl. Their children both vancing to 3 services, the Parish Nurse team
were friends in Sunday school and youth group activities through of First Federated Church will have more
the years. opportunities to serve!
Twenty-some years later, Dylhoff’s daughter, Dorothy, at- This meeting is to inform nurses, clergy, staff and any other
tended Wheaton College, majoring in the language and culture interested persons about the ministry of Parish Nursing. All are
of Germany. During her senior year, she enrolled in Wheaton’s invited to attend.
German summer program, and took time out to be refreshed at It will be approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing provider
a Christian-campus retreat and remained in Germany. There CNU #114 for .15 Nursing CEU’s—FREE!!
she met and later married Peter Baumgarten. (Among Frau Sign up on the Care & Communication Card or call the church
Baumgarten’s activities for the coming years was teaching office, 255.2122, so we can have sufficient handouts available.
English to German students.)
Twenty-some years later, Sarah Baumgarten followed
Mother’s example: She attended Wheaton College in the USA,
met and later married a “foreigner”, David Abuhl, grandson of
Loren and Marilyn! They now reside in South Carolina.
Both widows, Irene Dylhoff now resides in a care center in
West Chicago near her son, Phil; Marilyn Abuhl has remained in
Ankeny.

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 Adult Groups
Sunday Mornings | 9:00am
Groups for All Ages
See box below or the Adult Sunday brochure for
complete listing.
Card Ministry
Mondays | 6:30-8:15pm | Room 139
If you have questions, call Carol Fugere
274.6333.
Beth Moore Study
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.
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
Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)
Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellow-
ships are a great next step to get to know people and build on the
foundation of your faith. Our ABFs are generally segmented by
age and offer a wide range of studies focused on applying the
Bible to your daily life. Each ABF functions like a small church
community with opportunities for developing relationships,
caring for each other, and special social activities.
Current ABFs
The HUB (ages 18-23) | Room 244
Connections (born in the 1970s) | Room 1224–1226
Homebuilders (born in the 1960s) | Room 1250–1251
Bereans (born in the 1960s) | Room 1238–1239
Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241
Koinonia (born in the 1940s) | Room 1252–1253
Ezra (born in the 1940s) | Room 1118
Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247
Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105
Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255
W.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116
Other Groups
Young Couples (engaged/ married less than 2 years and under 30)
Room 209
Women (all ages)
Room 208
Men (all ages)
Room 210
Prayer (all ages)
Room 100
Worship Ministries
Room 1125
First Federated Church
Wednesday Nights
Moms’ Prayer Group
Wednesday Evenings | 5:15–6:15pm | Room 131 (Library)
Concerts of Prayer
Wednesday Evenings | 6:30–8:00pm | Room 1116
Just Give Me Jesus
Facilitator Training Sessions for Follow Up Bible Studies
Tuesdays | 7–9pm | Room 108
Wednesdays | 6:30–8:30pm | Room 1240
Men’s Winning at Work & Home Group
Saturdays | 7:00–8:30am | Room 1250–51
The HUB (18–23 years old)
Sunday - 9:15am—Worship and fellowship
with a lesson by Curt this week. Did we
mention a good hot pancake breakfast?
HUB
SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING
Bring your friends for some grub and get to know us better!
Tonight 6pm DODGEBALL!!! Take out your frustrations on your friends
in the west gym!
Mondays at 6:30pm—Ladies’ Bible study
Wednesdays at 7:00pm—Men’s Bible study
HUB
Thursday at 6:30pm—Von Hubben band practice—open to anyone
who wants to sing or play!
Coming Soon - ROAD RALLY!
SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING
March Circle Meetings Locations
Visitors are always welcome. Come and join us as we study,
fellowship and learn about our missionaries.
DEBORAH - Thursday, March 13 - 7:00pm
Penny Murphy, 2001 47th St., Des Moines | 277.2040
ELIZABETH - Thursday, March 13 - 9:30am
First Federated Church, Room 1145, 4801 Franklin Ave.,
Des Moines, Carol Taylor, Hostess | 251.6893
ESTHER - Thursday, March 13 - 12:30pm
Valley View Village - 2571 Guthrie Ave., Des Moines,
Donna Maurer, Hostess | 279.9409
HANNAH - Thursday, March 13 - 12:30pm
Peg Olson, 8308 Airline Dr., Urbandale, | 254.0534
MARTHA - Thursday, March 13 - 9:30am
FFC - Fellowship Hall, 4801 Franklin Ave., Des Moines,
Margaret Drury, Hostess | 986.3148
RUTH - Thursday, March 13 - 12:30pm
Pat Harker, 2720 E. 40th Ct., Des Moines | 262.3396
SARAH - Tuesday, March 11 - 7:00pm
Mary Bleadorn, 1917 47th St., Des Moines | 279.2637
 Sunday, March 9, 2008
 Upcoming GroupS
Mothers of Preschoolers Women! Increase Your Passion for Jesus
Next meeting Tuesday, March 11 Wednesdays | Beginning March 12 | 6:30–8:00pm | Workbook $10
9:00–11:15am | Fellowship Hall A new Wednesday night study for women, Falling in Love
Speaker: Barb Rosberg with Jesus, will begin this Wednesday. This interactive group
Barb Rosberg is an award-winning author, study, written by Dee Brestin and Christian contemporary music
popular radio host, beloved marriage conference artist, Kathy Troccoli, will help women discover a life-changing
speaker, and co-founder of the national ministry intimacy with Jesus. No matter your age or marital status, you
Dr. Gary and Barb, America’s Family Coaches. Together with her are an object of God’s affection. The secret to an abundant life
husband Gary they have been championing marriages to couples, lies not in ten steps, but in developing a deep love relationship
churches, and communities throughout the nation. with Jesus and abandoning yourself to the greatest romance of
The Rosbergs have produced over a dozen prominent marriage your life!
and family resources. Dr. Gary and Barb have conducted confer- You can register for this new study today in the foyer, on the
ences on marriage and family relationships nationally for over Care & Communication card, and by calling the Adult Ministries
20 years. In addition, the Rosbergs have been Office at 255.2122, extension 129.
featured speakers at LifeWay’s Festival of
Marriage as well as Focus on the Family, ABF Electives Begin in April!
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discipline and nurturing each child requires. At times she is
which to launch your spiritual journey.
required to be SUPER MOM with SUPERPOWER, able to leap
[Targets the area of Passionately Committed in our discipleship
over coffee tables at a single bound! She is the primary caretaker
model.]
of her children, lover and nurturer of their life. But what mother
doesn’t need real encouragement throughout her day? The kind Ecclesiastes:
that lasts and keeps her on focus. How and where does a woman Learn about life and faith from the wisest man who ever lived.
go to be refreshed when she has responsibilities at hand? Most [Aids in living a life that is Biblically Measured.]
every mother knows this to be true, that these are the longest
days and the shortest years with her children. So come be encour- Essentials of Discipline:
aged and get some real, practical wisdom on how to make it more Join James Dobson as he helps you develop a proper structure
than through a day with your children but make a relationship for parenting. [Targets the Family Focused area of our disciple-
that will last a lifetime!” ship model.]

Good Sense:
Weekly Newspaper This proven course will help you get a handle on managing
the financial resources God has trusted to your care. [Aids in
Regular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noon being more Financially Faithful.]
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 Notes Today’s WORSHIP
Sunday, March 9, 2008 | Guest Speaker
Making Sense of Our World, from a Christian Perspective Amazing
Welcome: Michael Howland
Everlasting God
God of Wonders
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy Spirit, Rain Down
Prayer & Offering: Mike Rose
Nathan Barton: Cry Out To Jesus
K–2nd Dismissed

Message:
Making Sense of Our World,
from a Christian Perspective
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Bill Brown
President of Cedarville University

Human Cloning and

Social Responsibility
“Then the Lord God formed man
of dust from the ground, and breathed
into his nostrils the breath of life;
and man became a living being.”
(Genesis 2:7)
God created man—mankind, all
of humanity, and gave us life. He also
set the family up as the institution to
reproduce life. Unfortunately, we—man,
the scientific community, seek to duplicate
God’s work. This is the case with human cloning.
If you would like to learn more about this issue, and join
with others to encourage Iowa legislators to reinstitute a ban
on human cloning, stop by one of the tables in the foyer this
morning and sign the petition. This is a small step in the area of
being Socially Responsible and a way to allow your worldview
to impact your world.

Get Baptized!
Sunday, March 30 | 10:30am
During the morning service
on March 30 individuals in our
congregation will have an opportunity
to demonstrate their obedience to God
and follow in Jesus’ footsteps.
If you have put your trust in Jesus
Christ as your Savior, and would like
to be a part of this baptism service,
please mark the box on the Communication Card or call Julie in
the church office at 255.2122.

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 Pray for
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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 &
Our Encouragement Regular Attenders)
“For I am not ashamed Pray for Those Who Serve our Church
of this Good News about
Christ. It is the power of
God at work, saving every-
one who believes...”
Romans 1:16

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 MISSION ONE  Reaching others for Jesus Christ
Jeff & Carolyn Anderson Dave & Pam
Mission Board: New Life Location: US/Closed Countries
Location: Santander, Spain Prayer Requests:
What do they do? Jeff & • For courage for the wives of local leaders in ministry as
Carolyn are co-direc- they often face serious intimidation and threats against their
tors of La Industria, a children and families.
9-month discipleship • For their team in language study.
program offered to
• For the government to not pass new legislation that would
Spanish youth on the northern coast of Spain to strengthen
make it illegal and punishable by death for any Muslim to
and develop leadership. In Contra Corriente the goal is to
change his/her religious faith.
motivate through events that challenge young people to fully
abandon their lives to God. Carolyn is the daughter of Mike • Due to a terrible winter where they formerly served, their
and Jan McCourt. team and thousands of others are without electricity, heat or
water for days and sometimes weeks.
Prayer Requests:
• The UN is calling for an international emergency response
• For the students’ work in preparing productions ready to take
as over 500,000 people are down to one meal a day and will
on tour.
soon not have even this.
• For deep spiritual growth in the students.
• For invitations from more cities and for all the trips. Ten Minutes from the Olympic Village
• For direction and provision to purchase a warehouse and Voice of the Martyrs | Beijing, China
have it ready for October. “Ten minutes from the Olympic Village police welded Pastor
Hua Huiqi inside his home. They do not want to let him out.
• For favor as they apply for a number of grants. What is going on?
Kurt & Kathy Ritz “The year 2007 was a year of harsh crackdowns against
Christians, in preparation for the Olympics. Foreign missionar-
Mission Board: Campus ies were expelled. Christian leaders were jailed. House church
Crusade for Christ members were threatened and told to give up their faith. Bibles
Location: Pearland, Texas were confiscated and Christian bookstores closed.
What do they do? The “Pastor Hua, 45, knows exactly how the government feels
Ritzes’ duties are about his faith. For the last 10 years Hua has been arrested
evangelism, disciple- several times a year by the Public Security Bureau (PSB) for
ship, leading students ‘disturbing the social order.’ This past year police have harassed
and ministry at Rice his family as well.
University in Houston. “Hua and his 60-member house church have a ministry of as-
Students there are highly intellectual as almost half were sisting poor and vulnerable people in southwest Beijing. Authori-
either the valedictorian or salutatorian of their senior class ties target Hua because he refuses to register his congregation
in highs school. Kurt seeks to engage their intellect in the as a state church, as his ministry would be controlled by the
areas of apologetics and in-depth Bible study. Kathy is the government. He remains active in the ‘illegal’ house church. ‘It is
daughter of Daryl and Darlene Adams. better to follow God than the government,’ says Hua.
Prayer Requests: “For a week, Hua, his wife and elderly father were held cap-
tive. After 7 days, the Chongwen District police escorted Hua
• That God would continue to guide them as they grow by the to a different police district temporarily. When the Chongwen
power of His Spirit. police saw the other police encroaching on their territory, they
• That they would keep sight of each individual student and attacked them, angry they were bringing the troublemaker Hua
God’s love for them. back to their area. About 50 people beat Hua into a state of
• That God would continue to provide the resources for their unconsciousness. He was rushed to the hospital and lapsed into
faithful supporters. a coma for 3 days. More than two dozen police disguised as doc-
• That God would provide new supporters as well. tors stood around his room to prevent people from visiting him or
taking pictures.
Hua awoke and recognized the deputy chief of police standing
by his bed wearing a white doctor’s coat. His first words were,
‘It doesn’t matter whether I live or die, as long as Christ shines
in me and the gospel increases.’ “After he recovered, he was
released from the hospital, but at press time, Hua remains under
house arrest in his home.”

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 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 minis-
try work projects.
Saturday, March 29 | 10am-2pm
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 ques-
tions call Keith Christiansen at 957.8054.
Contact
See what God can accomplish through you by just volun-
teering some of your time. Contact John Porter, 255.2122,
JPorter@FirstFederated.org.
Forty-seventh Annual
Iowa Prayer Breakfast
Thursday, March 20, 2008
7:15am-8:45am (doors open at 6:45am)
Student Seminar 9:00am-9:45am
Polk County Convention Complex
501 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Keynote Speaker: Dr. David Noebel
As President of Summit Ministries and author of several
bestselling books such as MIND SIEGE, The Battle for Truth,
Understanding the Times, and Thinking like a Christian, Dr.
Noebel uses his expertise in worldview analysis to train business
executives, pastors, college students, and elected officials how to
defend Christianity in the Marketplace of Ideas.
Music: Faith Baptist Bible College
Adults $20 | Students $10
RSVP by Wednesday, March 14, 2008
www.iowaprayerbreakfast.com
or phone Karen at 515.334.8247
First Federated Church
Family Life Weekend
to Remember
Marriage is defined by memories. They can be memories of
joy and fulfillment or pain and heartbreak. It all depends on
how well you apply the principles that make marriage thrive.
For thirty years, the Weekend to Remember conference has
been helping couples create the kind of memories that build a
healthy marriage.
Weekend to Remember is a weekend marriage conference that
teaches God’s design for marriage and family. The environment
is fun, non-threatening, and sometimes hilarious. And it’s a won-
derful time for couples to refresh good marriages or heal troubled
ones. Whether you’re engaged, newlywed, married, or remarried,
enrich your marriage and begin a godly legacy for your family
by attending the Family Life Weekend to Remember conference
April 4–6 at the Marriott Hotel in Downtown Des Moines.
Contact Tammy and Cary Claiborne at 282.8505 for more
information or register by mail or on-line at www.familylife.
com/weekend by midnight March 16 using our group code 16223
to receive the discounted registration price of $89 (a savings of
$80). Whether your marriage needs practical skills and a solid
foundation for everyday living, a simple time of refreshment, or
hope for the future…a Weekend to Remember can provide what’s
needed. So we challenge you to lay aside the urgent to invest in
the important. Remember your marriage. Remember this week-
end. We’d love to have you join us!
Marriage Conference
coming to Des Moines
April 4–6
Deacon of the Month
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
Penny 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 Penny.
 Sunday, March 9, 2008
 7th–12th Grades

Hangtimes
Mar. 9 – 4:30 - 6 pm – SMT Meeting
6:00 - 8 pm – Foam Dart Wars
Mar. 16 – Veggie Tales Marathon
Mar. 23 – None – Easter Sunday
Mar. 30 – Flag Football East Lawn
Apr. 6—SMT Meeting
In March
DODGEBALL!!! Mondays | 7-8:30pm | FFC West Gym
Weekly match-ups! Come join us! Our group keeps getting bigger!
Ignite Youth Leadership Conference | March 15
Grace Church, Des Moines | $29 ($39 at the door)
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! Please turn in
your money by TODAY.
Spring Break Service Projects | March 17–19
3 Days—3 Projects
Come minister with the Dream Center, 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.
The Gathering | March 29 | 6:00–8:30pm
Four bands and an awesome speaker. Come hear Vailene,
Fortissimo, Tomorrow’s Storm and Justin Willis. PLUS enjoy
guest youth speaker, Justin Herman. Cost: $5 at the door—and
all funds go to help support the members of each band.
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 April
Guys Lock-in | Apr. 4 | 8pm–8am
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.
Junior High Retreat | Apr 11-12 | Fri. 6:00pm–Sat. 9:00pm
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.
Casting Crowns concert | Ames | April 24 |Tickets: $20
You must purchase your tickets no later than March 23 to
secure a spot with the youth group. Meet at the church at 4pm and
we will drive to Ames for the concert.
Open Backdoor Night | April 27 | 6-8pm
During Small Group night—the Junior High will have a
chance to raid the Backdoor! Now’s your chance to play pool, air
hockey, foosball, Wii, plus some video game surprises, food and
much more!

WORK PROJECTS
NEEDED?
Put us to work! Those going on the upcoming mission trips
need to raise money. We are looking for work projects
to help earn our support. Our teams will be available on
Saturdays, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Please contact Michael Howland
at 255.2122. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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 Children’s Ministry
www.truthopolis.com
presented by TruthQuest® Ministries
www.truthquest.net
What’s New in
KZ Church?
There’s a brand new set and
a brand new series in store for
our K-2nd graders in KZ church.
Come discover what’s up in the
colorful city of Truthopolis!

www.truthopolis.com

What a GEM!
Yes, that’s our Great Expectations Ministry. This
group was organized a few years ago to provide
support and encouragement to expectant parents in
our church. Team members make hospital or home
visits to new babies and the team hosts a reception
for families in conjunction with Parent/Child
Dedications. As well as rejoicing with those who
rejoice, they also are available to weep with those
who weep in the loss of a child.
We are eager to make our GEM shine even more
brightly. If God has gifted you with a passion for
babies and young parents or with creative ideas for
such a ministry, please consider joining the team.
This might be just where God is nudging you to
serve. Come check out this ministry opportunity
on Monday, March 10 at 7:00pm in room 108. We’ll
be brainstorming, dreaming and planning for a
sparkling GEM future!

Save That Shoe Box

Think Christmas…Op-
A two day, life-changing eration Christmas Child
that is…when you’re buying
revival with new shoes this spring. Save
your sturdy two-piece, adult-size shoe boxes for our annual
ANNE GRAHAM LOTZ Samaritan’s Purse project. (Ask the sales person for boxes they
would be throwing away, too.) You may bring boxes to the
Children’s Ministry office throughout the year for gift wrapping
APRIL 18 & 19, 2008 or start filling your own box now with gift items for needy boys
and girls around the world. Get a head start. The eight months
WELLS FARGO ARENA until Collection Sunday will go quickly!

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 JGMJesusDSM@netins.net

www.annegrahamlotz.com
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 Upcoming Events OTHER NEWS
Wednesday Night Meal Sympathy
March 12 Meatloaf, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Dinner Roll, Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who
Dessert have lost loved ones recently:
Congregational Meeting Mike Tesser at the death of his sister, Beverly Fahrenkrug, on
Sunday, March 30 | 6:00pm | Chapel February 28
We will introduce the new Boards and officers, review the last Margaret Shepherd at the death of her mother, Dorothy
six months of ministry and look ahead to the spring and summer. Sneed, on February 21.
Date With A Purpose Thank You
Space is limited for Date with a Purpose events! Thanks so much for the many ways you encouraged me at the
Join Gary & Barb Rosberg on May 9. time of my hip replacement surgery! How we appreciate all our
Visit www.DrGaryandBarb.com for details. friends at First Federated. Bill & Clarice Green
March 2008 Thanks to all of you for your cards and prayers at the time
Guest Speaker: Dr. Bill Brown (President of Cedarville University)...................................9 of my brother’s death. I appreciate you so much. It is so good to
Iowa Prayer Breakfast (Polk County Convention Complex | 7:15–8:45am)........................... 20 know my brother is now in heaven. I loved him and his family so
Good Friday (Auditorium | 7:00pm)...................................................................................21 much. Love in Christ, Catherine Rehbein
No Regular 9:00am Activites (Due to our Easter Celebration)....................................... 23
Easter (10:30am Worship in Auditorium | 9:30am Reception in Foyer).......................................... 23 Food Pantry Sunday Is March 16
Women’s Association Birthday Party................................................................ 27 All non-perishable foods are needed. Spe-
Takin’ It to the Streets (AGAPE Pregnancy Center)......................................................... 29 cific needs include: peanut butter, canned
Baptism (Auditorium | 10:30am Worship)............................................................................ 30
fruit, ramen noodles, and dry cereal. Thanks
Congregational Meeting | Informational (Chapel | Sunday | 6:00pm).................... 30
in advance for your support of this ministry.
April 2008 Ladies Sewing Ministry
New ABF Electives Begin..........................................................................................6
Weekend to Remember (Marriage Conference)........................................................4–6 Our sewing ladies are in need of some cotton prints for
Takin’ It to the Streets (Camp Appanoose).....................................................................5 making dresses for an orphanage in Africa. They have been
Spring Clean-Up Day.............................................................................................. 26 sewing hundreds of shorts, shirts and dresses and knitting sweat-
ers for Faith Orphanage in Zambia. The ladies are also involved
with making baby quilts, burp cloths and receiving blankets for
pregnancy centers, aprons for the church kitchen, gift bags for
Flagstaff Mission to the Navajos and Samaritan’s Purse, and
miscellaneous other projects. Would you like to get involved?
You can sew at church or at home and learn some new skills
from expert seamstresses. Call John Porter, 255.2122, if you have
questions or would like more information.

June Jam 2008

Financial Report
Attendance
03/02/08................................... 1,082
General Fund Offering
Last Week
Weekly Need.........................$34,889
Offering ............................... $46,264
Overage........................…..($11,375)
Year to Date: 9/1/07-present
Need....................................$942,003
Offering ..............................$888,038
Shortage..............................($53,965)
Budgeted Missions:
Year to Date: 9/1/07-present
Need....................................$140,095
Offering................................$149,078
Overage...................................$8,983
Mortgage
Current Balance...................$834,950
Next Payment March 25
There will be a citywide effort to have a Christian music
concert every day of June again this year. Do you have a talent
that you would like to share? Music (solos or groups), comedy,
drama, magic acts or just people to go and help with set ups and
clean ups are all needed. Let’s start planning now how FFC can
be involved in this outreach to our community.
At the heart of the June Jam mission is a desire to bring the
uplifting message of God’s love to the world around us. We are
doing this by meeting people where they are, from street dances
to amusement parks, swimming pools to coffee houses. And the
musical styles are as varied as the venues, from southern gospel
to serious rock and everything in between. Call John Porter,
255.2122, if you have questions or would like more information.

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