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4801 Franklin Avenue  Des Moines, Iowa 50310  515.255.2122  www.FirstFederated.org

Welcome to
Resurrection Sunday By Mike Rose, Senior Pastor
It is a pleasure to welcome you and your family to First Federated Church
this morning. Each Sunday is a celebration of the relationship we have with
Jesus. Easter holds special significance in marking the day Jesus rose from the
grave. In doing this He demonstrated God’s power over sin and death
and displayed God’s unmatched glory. We hope that what you will
personally experience here today will make the resurrection a reality.
I want to take this opportunity to share some exciting events taking
place at First Federated Church. First, a new pastor has joined our
ministry staff. Curt De Graaff has recently
begun developing and overseeing a focused
ministry to young adults. His area of ministry includes young
singles, couples and families, and college students. Following
today’s service you can meet Pastor Curt and his wife Karen
to learn more about how this exciting new ministry focus
may be of benefit to you.
Second, we’re expanding our Sunday
Sunday morning ministries. On Sunday, April 6, we
Mornings will begin offering a traditional service. Tom
Starting April 6 Brown, lead singer of Journey Bound Quartet,
will be the worship leader and I will be the
8-9:00am primary teacher. Our new traditional service
Traditional Service
will be held each Sunday, 8–9:00am.
9:15–10:30am On June 1, we will begin a new contemporary
Groups for All Ages service. Contemporary Christian recording artist
10:45–12:00pm David Bush will lead worship and Pastor Curt will
Blended Service be the lead teacher. Our new contemporary service
will be held in our chapel and will be offered each
Starting June 1
Sunday, 9:15–10:30am. During this time slot, we will
9:15-10:30am continue to offer a full complement of adult education
Contemporary Service
and children’s ministry programming.
Finally, our present blended service will continue to be
offered for those who enjoy a mixture of worship styles. Pastor Mike Howland will continue
to lead worship and I will be the primary speaker for this service as well.
We are excited about the new ministries, times and worship environments that we are
offering. We invite you and your family to check out the ministries First Federated offers. We
believe you will find a place where you can develop a growing relationship with God, connect
with other believers and use your unique abilities to serve God and help others.
Have a blessed Resurrection Day!

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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 auditorium Foyer.
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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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 Adult Groups
Sunday Mornings | 9:00am The HUB (18–23 years old)
Groups for All Ages
See box below or the Adult Sunday brochure for
complete listing.
Sundays at 9:15am—Join us for
fellowship, worship and a free, hot
breakfast with teaching from the John
Piper book Don’t Waste Your Life
HUB
SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING

Wednesday Nights Next Sunday, March 30, at 6pm—Come join us for Road Rally ’08!
Tons of fun and good food too! Meet at the church- south parking lot.
Moms’ Prayer Group
Wednesday Evenings | 5:15–6:15pm | Room 131 (Library)
Concerts of Prayer
Wednesday Evenings | 6:30–8:00pm | Room 1116
Mondays at 6:30pm—Ladies’ Bible study
Wednesdays at 7:00pm—Men’s Bible study
Thursday at 6:15pm—Band practice—open to anyone who wants to
sing or play!
HUB
SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING

Women Alone Serving Woman’s Association 61st Annual Birthday Party

March 27 | Happy Joe’s on 86th St | 10:30am All Women Are Invited, Plus Bring A Friend
March 27 | 6:00pm | Fellowship Hall
Falling in Love with Jesus Free dinner with birthday cake and the chocolate fountain and
Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00pm | Room 1252–53 | Workbook $10
This interactive group study, written by Dee Brestin and fun entertainment with Marabel Kersey and Rita Ibbotson, our
Christian contemporary music artist, Kathy Troccoli, will help own missionaries. We ask that you either sign up in your circle
women discover a life-changing intimacy with Jesus. No matter or at the Welcome Center in the church foyer. If you forget, call
your age or marital status, you are an object of God’s affection. 223.9871 or 255.2122.
The secret to an abundant life lies not in ten steps, but in develop-
ing a deep love relationship with Jesus and abandoning yourself
to the greatest romance of your life! Mothers of Preschoolers
Next meeting Tuesday, April 8
9:00–11:15am | Fellowship Hall

Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)

Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellow-
ships are a great next step to connect with others and grow in the HOME factor:
What Every Child Needs
your faith. We have a variety of opportunities available that
“...he lives with you and will be in you.” John 14:17
include:
Sundays | 9:00–10:15am (Starting April 6 | 9:15–10:30am)
The HUB (ages 18-23) | Room 244
STUDY: Don’t Waste Your Life: Learn to live your life for Christ Upcoming Groups
Connections (born in the 1970s) | Room 1224–1226 Starting April 6 | 9:15–10:30am
STUDY: Life is a Highway: Develop tools for your spiritual journey
Ecclesiastes | Room 1238–1239 | Biblically Measured
Homebuilders (born in the 1960s) | Room 1250–1251 Learn about life and faith from the wisest man who ever lived.
STUDY: Way of the Master: Learn how to impact the eternity of others
Essentials of Discipline (Parents) | Room 209 | Family Focused
Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241 Join James Dobson as he helps you develop a proper structure for parenting.
STUDY: Revelation: The Apocalypse--book of blessing & cursing
Good Sense | Room 211 | Financially Faithful
Koinonia (born in the 1940s) | Room 1252–1253
STUDY: Names of God: Grow closer to God by understanding His names
This proven course will help you get a handle on managing the financial resources
God has trusted to your care.
Ezra (born in the 1940s) | Room 1118
Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247 Foundations | Room 108 | Passionately Committed
STUDY: Philippians: Experiencing joy in all circumstances Join this introduction to the practices important to growing more Passionately Com-
Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105
mitted to Jesus.
Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255
W.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116
STUDY: II Chronicles & Daniel: Develop Solomon’s wisdom and Daniel’s faith
Women (all ages) | Room 208
Men (all ages) | Room 210
STUDY: Completing the Puzzle: Applying an “old” book to today’s issues
Worship Team | Room 1125
STUDY: James: Endurance through trials develops a mature faith
Prayer (all ages) | Room 100

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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
AGAPE Pregnancy Center
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.
Saturdays | Starting March 29 | 11am–Noon
Oakridge Neighborhood
We’re Takin’ It to the Streets on Saturdays starting
March 29. We’ve teamed up with Christian Life Assembly to
share Jesus with the kids who live in the Oakridge neighborhood.
There will be a Christ-centered lesson, music, crafts – even a
bike give-away. (Thanks, CLA, for donating it!) If you’ve been
looking for a way to serve, this is a great opportunity to minister
to kids who may not have the opportunity to hear the Good
News. Call Sherri Stufflebeem at 255.2122 to get more informa-
tion. We’re scheduling helpers for the next few weeks. You can
serve once, twice, three times a month – or every week. Call
now! Don’t miss this blessing!
Saturday, April 5 | 8am-4:30pm
Camp Appanoose
Gentlemen, start your engines! That is what will be heard
April 5 when several chainsaws are fired up to help clean up
Camp Appanoose. In what has progressed from an idea of having
a few guys go and cut firewood for the camp to a family workday,
we want to invite you to work with us.
What will we be working on? We will be doing general clean-
up (sweeping, mopping, washing windows, etc), cleaning up trees
damaged in the ice storms this past winter, clearing a pasture of
small trees, and hopefully cutting some firewood for the camp.
Pat will also have some jobs or tasks that the whole family can
work on so bring the kids!
Pat Amsden, director of the camp, has graciously granted us
the opportunity to stay overnight Friday to Saturday to allow us
to get a good night’s sleep prior to getting a good day’s work out
of us. The only thing we need to know is if you are coming to
stay overnight so we can have a bed ready for you and plan meals
for Saturday.
If you are interested in being a part of this work project, call
Keith Christiansen, 957.8054, and reserve your spot today.
If you have been considering being a part of the work day at
Camp Appanoose but are worried about how early you would
have to get up, do not let an early morning wake-up get you
down. Get down to Camp Appanoose on Friday night and share
fellowship with several of our church families.
We’ll leave the light on for ya!
Contact
See what God can accomplish through you by simply vol-
unteering some of your time. Contact John Porter, 255.2122, or
JPorter@FirstFederated.org.
First Federated Church
Making Wise
Ministry ChoicesBy Mike Rose, Senior Pastor
Life is filled with choices: some easy, some
more complex. But there’s no getting around it, we
must make choices.
For example, if you want to get up early in the
morning, fresh and well-rested, you must choose
to get to bed at an early time. Making that decision
means choosing not to watch the late news or
David Letterman. Sometimes we can find creative
ways to get around such choices. If you can afford Tivo, you
can set it to record The Late Show, get to bed early, get up early,
watch the program later in the day, thus accomplishing all you
wanted. However, sometimes there just isn’t any creative solution
so you must establish priorities.
Many are beginning to realize the need to make wise choices
as we move toward our three-service format. To offer three
separate worship services that speak the unique cultural language
of our people and community, choices must be made. Which of
the three speaks to me? Will my extended family choose that
same service? How does my choice affect my schedule? Will my
decision impact my ability to be involved in other ministry areas?
These are just a few of the choices on the horizon as we seek to
be more effective in our ministry.
Believe me, Connie and I have wrestled with the same ques-
tions. The choices we have to make to support the upcoming
changes affect our family greatly. Already we are wrestling with
decisions that require us to say yes to some things and no to others.
In the end, the prevailing question is this: Is ministry about
my comfort and ease, or is it about service to others and ef-
fectiveness in communicating the life changing truth of Jesus
Christ? Through the years, followers of Christ have been called
upon to establish certain priorities to be effective in ministry.
Missionaries must choose to leave family and friends to carry
the Gospel to distant lands. Some believers face severing family
relationships to openly proclaim their faith in Christ. To grow in
passion and commitment to Jesus, all believers must choose to
deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Jesus.
In the weeks and months to come, we all will have to wrestle
with making wise ministry choices in order to more effectively
reach our community for Christ. First Federated Church has
made a choice to sacrifice our normal way of doing church and
is challenging our comfort zones with the goal of reaching more
lost people in the greater Des Moines area.
In these exciting days of moving into new territory for Christ,
Satan will be hard at work to discourage us and tempt us to run
back to familiar, but less effective territory. Do not succumb to
his deceptive work. Rather, keep your eyes focused on Jesus and
the ministry to which He has called us. Finally, be submissive
to the work of the Holy Spirit as He guides you in making wise
choices. God has a place for each of us. Let us fill that place with
joy and expectancy as we trust God to use us for His glory, the
benefit of the body of Christ and the Christ-less world around us.
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 Notes Today’s WORSHIP
Sunday, March 23, 2008 | Pastor Mike Rose
The Passion of Christ, What Mel Gibson Didn’t Tell You Lord, I Lift Your Name On High
Welcome: Mike Rose
#216 Christ Arose
#217 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Video: What Does God Look Like?
Choir: I See Love
Soloist: Amanda Olson
Prayer & Offering
How Can I Keep From Singing
My Redeemer Lives
My Savior, My God
Drama: He Arose
K–2nd Dismissed
Message:
The Passion of Christ, What Mel Gibson Didn’t Tell You
Mike Rose

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 Care & Communication Card or call Julie in the
church office at 255.2122.

Open House
First Floor, East Hallway | Staff Offices
Sunday, March 30 | 5-6:00pm
(before Congregational Meeting)

Check out the renovations to our offices and multi-purpose

room that were made possible by God’s blessing through
His people.

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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
“He is not here, for He
has risen, just as He said...”
Matthew 28:6

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 MISSION ONE  Reaching others for Jesus Christ
Jonathan & Monica Steele
Mission Board: Frontiers
Location: Cochabamba, Bolivia
What do they do? Jonathan, the son
of Arden and Helen, is a third
generation missionary in Bolivia.
His wife, Monica, is a national.
The Steeles are mobilizing Bo-
livian missionaries by training,
conducting workshops and leading short term teams into
other countries through the Transcultural Training Center.
They focus primarily on the unreached Muslims of North
Africa. They have four young sons, two of whom are twins.
Prayer Requests:
• For their weekly children’s club of 30-40 children—teaching
Bible, carpentry, crafts and music theory, guitar and key-
board.
• For Jonathan as he works on a master’s degree in the area
of small business, seeking to be better equipped when they
return to North Africa
• For God to open doors into North Africa.
• For Jonathan’s parents, Arden and Helen Steele, as they
serve alongside.
• For the development of a mini park to bring in kids from
local schools for educational field trips.
Alan & Helena
Location: Closed Country
What do they do? This couple is pioneering a work that seeks to
reach people from the country’s many thousands of villages
and towns. As both are full time language students their
contacts are made through the university where over 19,000
students are from rural settings. They question students on
their perception of Christianity and leave Bibles—very sensi-
tive work due to the political and religious situation.
Prayer Requests:
• For jobs for both as English teachers in one of the 2 institutes
that provide residency in the country.
• Opportunities for English teaching and other professions
outside of the capital city.
• For more people to join them—especially a couple.
• For Mr. A as he is under extreme pressure from his family
to renounce Jesus. His business has been destroyed and he is
being harassed by the secret police.
• For open hearts and for them to trust God’s presence with
them as they share Christ.
First Federated Church
Harold & Priscilla Goossen
Mission Board: Gospel Mission of
South America
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
What do they do? The Goossens
were appointed to Argentina
in 1971 and have served as
church planters and at the
home office. Harold currently
is the director and teaches at the Union de Centros Bilicos
Bible Institute, training nationals to reach their own people.
He and Priscilla participate as a couple at the Mission
Center and Llavallol Bible Center. Priscilla provides hospi-
tality and serves at the church.
Prayer Requests:
• For their service to the Gualeguaychu Bible Center Church,
carrying on the ministry of their son Tim and his family on
furlough in the States.
• For their weekly Bible studies, Harold’s preparation for
Sunday School and preaching services, for prayer and youth
meetings.
• That they won’t neglect visitation.
• For classes beginning on the 24th at the Bible Institute—for
much traveling back and forth.
• For wisdom, discipline, strength and safety on the highways.
Is there something the Muslims and Coca-
Cola know that we don’t?
By Steve Shadrach, US Center for World Mission
There are now 2500 Muslim mosques around the US. Many
times Muslim leaders will take millions of dollars of their oil
money and offer to endow a Department of Middle Eastern Stud-
ies at a university. Next, they purchase land and build a mosque
right across from the campus and begin services there. Over the
last ten years, these Muslim activists have come to understand
that American college students are some of the most recruitable,
trainable, and sendable categories of persons on the planet. They
believe that if they can win the American college student today,
they can win the world tomorrow. We must do battle right here in
our own backyard for the hearts and minds of our own students
to win them to the person and purposes of Jesus Christ.
Reports have been circulating that the Coca-Cola International
Corporation has a business plan with a goal of being able to get
a cold Coke within one mile of every person on earth by the year
2020. Wow! Some of my co-workers want to use this company’s
goal to motivate Christians to get the gospel within a mile of
every human being. Their website? www.BeatThe CokeTruck.
com. A legitimate question can be asked of us: Although God has
supplied us with infinitely more resources (than Coca-Cola has)
to get His message out, are we as committed to seeing our job
finished as they are?
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 New Members
The following people were received into the membership of
First Federated Church during the morning worship service last Hangtimes
Sunday, March 16. As you have opportunity, please extend a Mar. 23—None (Easter)
warm welcome to them. Mar. 30—Flag Football East Lawn
Apr. 6—SMT Meeting 7th–12th Grades
Bob & Patti Abram Kristy Olson Apr. 13—Game and Pie Night
4301 Boulder Dr. 260 Waukee Ave. Apr. 20—Ultimate Frisbee Night
W. Des Moines, IA 50265 Waukee, IA 50263
In March
Chad & Sarah Aspengren Betty Porter
802 NW Chapel Dr. 4208 Clinton DODGEBALL!!! Mondays | 7-8:30pm | FFC West Gym
Ankeny, IA 50023 Des Moines, IA 50310 Weekly match-ups! Come join us! Our group keeps getting
bigger!
Dave & Lori Blake Lisa Rhodes
6447 Meredith Dr 4709 Woodland Bring A Friend Day: This Wednesday!!! March 26
Des Moines, IA 50322-1909 Des Moines, IA 50312 Don’t forget to come this Wednesday night, March 26
Jim & Katie Borwey Cheri Waggoner (6:30–8:00pm) and bring a friend. Every teen that brings a friend
3017 Melanie Dr. 29 E. McKinley Apt. 2 will receive a free Christian CD, the friend invited will receive a
Urbandale, IA 50322 Des Moines, IA 50315 free Christian CD and if we get 100 total in attendance (120 with
Rich & Kay Clark Judy Wilderman our small group adult leaders) Howie will shave his head that
713 Valley West Dr. 4423 46th St night!
W Des Moines, IA 50265 Des Moines, IA 50310 Don’t miss it! We need every FFC teen to attend to make this
Jim Easter Travis & Beth Wilkins happen and we need you to go the extra mile to invite friends.
3017 SE Turnberry 1325 S. 6th St. #303 You can do it!
Ankeny, IA 50021 PO Box 393 The Gathering | March 29 | 6:00–8:30pm
Uele & Susie Hunkin Grimes, IA 50111 Four bands and an awesome speaker. Come hear Vailene,
1801 W. Euclid Ave. Fortissimo, Tomorrow’s Storm and Justin Willis. PLUS enjoy
Indianola, IA 50125 guest youth speaker, Justin Herman. Cost: $5 at the door—and
all funds go to help support the members of each band.
Deacon of the Month
Paul Womacks | 255.2122 ext 139 Other
Our Deacons stand ready to help with the physical needs of the M-FUGE | July 20–27
members and attenders of this fellowship. Should you have a A reminder for all those going
short-term, emergency need, do not hesitate to call the church to M-fuge. You need to begin your
office and leave a message for the “Deacon of the Month.” This ministry is made passport process this month. The next
major deposit of $175 is due April 15, so please be sure that your
possible by your gifts to the Deacons’ Fund.
support letters have gone out by now as well. Check w/ Howie for
Deaconess of the Month work projects, balances and scholarship info this week.
Penny Murphy | 277.2040
Our Deaconesses are available to the women of the church in
In April
areas of encouragement and spiritual support. If you need a Guys Lock-in | Apr. 4 | 8pm–8am
Hey Senior High guys, don’t miss an awesome night! Hear
listening ear and someone to pray with you, please call Penny.
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

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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!
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 Children’s Ministry
Easter Sunday
Celebrate Easter with
us TODAY! Here’s what’s
happening in the Children’s
Ministry:
• During the family fellow- Now is the time to be thinking about camp and taking
ship time, beginning at 9:30 in the foyer, there will be craft advantage of Early Bird discounts.
activities for the kids. (Remember, there are no 9:00 Sunday Check out some of these Christian camps in the area that we
School classes today.) would recommend:
• Nursery and preschool classes will open at 10:15. • Camp Appanoose, near Centerville, offers a variety of
• The K-6th graders will go to the worship service with their camps for kids in 2nd grade through seniors in high school.
families. K-2nd graders WILL BE dismissed for KZ Church www.CampAppanoose.org
at the usual time. We have a special guest coming to KZ • Twin Lakes Christian Center, in Manson, offers camp
Church, too! Please pick up your children in the Chapel after experiences for kindergarteners through 12th graders. www.
the service. twinlakescc.com
What’s New in • Hidden Acres, near Dayton, also offers many camps for
kindergarteners through 12th graders. www.hacamps.org
KZ Church?
Today in Truthopolis we learned
Mark these dates for day camps right here at
about three crosses. When Jesus
First Federated, too:
died on the cross, there were two June 23-27 Champion Sports Camp for ages 6–12
other men who were crucified, July 14-18 Arts Camp for ages 6–12
one on either side of Him. While
both were miserable sinners, one New Arrival
went to Heaven to live eternally with Dale and Marilyn Ogle became
the Lord. We learned that repentance the proud great-grandparents of
made all the difference for him…and it will for us, too! Chloe Elizabeth Woodard on
March 12. The Ogles are delighted
Annual Children’s Ministry to have Chloe and her parents, Rick and Emily Woodard, right in
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch their neighborhood. Welcome to our extended Federated family,
It’s that time again when we celebrate little one!
you, our Children’s Ministry heroes! Mark
your calendars for Sunday, April 6. If you
Parent/Child Dedication
Parents desiring to have their baby dedicated to the Lord will
serve in any area of our Children’s Ministry,
be given this opportunity during the morning worship service on
you and your family are invited to be our
April 20.
honored guests for lunch in Fellowship Hall immediately after
First Federated Church does not baptize infants. We believe
the 10:45am service. Watch for an invitation coming soon to a
that baptism is a step of obedience made by a person who has
mailbox near you and then don’t forget to RSVP!
put his faith and trust in Jesus Christ for salvation. Baptism is an
outward expression of what has already occurred in the life of a
believer.
Financial Report Budgeted Missions: In Parent/Child Dedication, parents and church make a public
Attendance Year to Date: 9/1/07-present commitment to “train up a child in the way he should go,” as God
03/16/08...................................... 922 Need.................................... $150,789 instructs in Proverbs 22:6. We celebrate the gift of life, ask God’s
Offering............................... $160,341 blessing upon parents and children, and pray together that each
General Fund Offering child will trust Jesus as Savior and Lord someday.
Overage................................... $9,552
Last Week Please contact Mary in the Children’s Ministry office at 255.2122
Weekly Need.........................$34,889 Mortgage
to be included in the April service or for more information.
Offering ............................... $32,670 Current Balance...................$834,950
Shortage........................ ….($ 2,219) Next Payment March 25
Year to Date: 9/1/07-present
Need..................................$1,011,781
Offering ..............................$958,690
Shortage..............................($53,091)

First Federated Church  Sunday, March 23, 2008

 Upcoming Events OTHER NEWS
Wednesday Night Meal Library News
March 26 Pizza, Tossed salad, Dessert By June Jaehnel
This is a request for books in the Appomattox series by
Congregational Meeting Gilbert Morris:
Sunday, March 30 | 6:00pm | Chapel
#2 Gate of His Enemies
Childcare Provided Birth–Preschool
#5 Out of the Whirlwind
We will introduce the new Boards and officers, review the last
These books have a historical background much like the Bodie
six months of ministry and look ahead to the spring and summer.
Thoene books. You will find many other choices to make for
Date With A Purpose good reading. Stop in room 139 anytime and follow the check-out
Space is limited for Date with a Purpose events! instructions with a 4 week check-out. Donations appreciated!
Join Gary & Barb Rosberg on May 9.
Visit www.DrGaryandBarb.com for details.
Spring All-Church Clean-Up
We Need You & Your Family!
March 2008 Gary L. Jaehnel, Facilities Manager
Women’s Association Birthday Party................................................................ 27 That’s right. We need you and your family to help with the
Takin’ It to the Streets (AGAPE Pregnancy Center)......................................................... 29 Spring All-Church Clean-Up. We’ll be hard at work on Saturday,
Baptism (Auditorium | 10:30am Worship)............................................................................ 30
April 26 from 8:00am until noon. There are many projects
Congregational Meeting | Informational (Chapel | Sunday | 6:00pm).................... 30
scheduled to prepare our large facility and nine acres of grounds
April 2008 for the summer season. We have a multitude of outdoor and some
Weekend to Remember (Marriage Conference)........................................................4–6 indoor projects to keep the entire family busy. Keep your eyes
Children’s Ministry Volunteer Appreciation......................................................6 open for future articles where more details will be provided.
Takin’ It to the Streets (Camp Appanoose).....................................................................5 Don’t forget to mark this date on your family calendar! Please
Traditional Worship Service Debuts (Auditorium | 8:00am)......................................6 contact Fred Ingebritson, FIngebritson@FirstFederated.org,
New ABF Electives Begin (9:15–10:30am)....................................................................6 Building Maintenance Supervisor, or Gary Jaehnel,
Spring Clean-Up Day.............................................................................................. 26 GJaehnel@FirstFederated.org, with any questions.
May 2008 NOTE: In the event of rain, the Clean-Up will be rescheduled
Spring Clean-Up Day (Rain Date)..........................................................................3 for Saturday, May 3.
Mission Fest............................................................................................................4–10

Marriage Conference coming

to Des Moines April 4–6
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).

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.

First Federated Church 10 Sunday, March 23, 2008