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

Operation
Christmas Child
Collection Sunday
November 15
Just 1 More Week!
Please return your completed boxes by next Sunday. Don’t love
to shop and pack? You can still be a part of reaching needy boys
and girls around the world by “adopting” a shoe box. Monetary
gifts to Samaritan’s Purse will provide funds to send additional
shoe boxes. Information is available at the shoe box table or by
contacting Mary in the Children’s Ministry office, 255.2122.
Special Thanks—Giving Time!
On Sunday, November 22 we will have a combined Thanks-
giving service at 10:45AM in the main auditorium. We WILL
have our ABF classes, Youth and Children’s programs that morn-
ing but they will ALL run from 9:10–10:10AM—just an hour.
This will allow you time to return to the foyer for a reception
that the Women’s Association is sponsoring. They’ll be serving
coffee, juice and something sweet. You can take this time to
welcome visitors to our Thanksgiving service. We will also offer
KZ Church during the 10:45AM combined service, as usual.
We have much to be thankful for as we look back over this
past year. There will be plenty of praise songs to the One who
has provided these blessings and also some great special music.
Please plan to come and bring your family and friends as we
celebrate this holiday set aside for THANKS – GIVING!
Women’s Ministry: Under Construction!
Have you noticed the construction going on in the Women’s
Ministry? There are no hammers or nails involved in this con-
struction project. But we are working hard to build multiple ways
for women of all ages to connect with each other, grow in the
Lord and serve others. While the construction has barely begun,
there are already some rooms open and waiting for all of you.
Many thanks to the lady-builders who have been hard at work on
these activities:
* The Ladies’ Retreat is coming up this Friday and Saturday!
You’ve heard lots of details about this over the last few Sun-
days. Do not miss out on this!!
* The Christmas Tea will be a wonderful reflection and cel-
ebration of our Lord’s birth. It’s coming up on December 8.
* Movie Night will debut in early 2010. We’ll have the pop-
corn ready!
* Several of you have been wanting to connect and learn new
hobbies. Our first lessons were just yesterday on Photoshop
and quilting basics. More are coming in 2010, starting with
some special Stitchin’ Mission classes on quilting.
* A new group was recently formed that meets monthly on a
Wednesday night. They focus on Bible study, connect with
a missionary family and serve others. In the process, they
are becoming great friends! Does this format sound familiar
to some of you? I have to admit this was new to me. I was
shocked to discover that this is what a circle is all about!
* SO much more is in the planning stage!
Sign up for these events and more by checking out the newly
remodeled Women’s Ministry page on the church website. And,
if you want to get more directly involved in building a new
Women’s Ministry, we could use your help! Let us hear from you
on the Care & Communication Card or by sending an email to
DBlackman@FirstFederated.org.

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 WELCOME TO FIRST FEDERATED CHURCH!
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!
Have Questions? Celebration
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
Reception Center Registration
in the foyer.
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 immediately following the service (see
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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 KZ Church
invite you to join our church family.

If You Have Children, Visit the Children’s DOCK

Ministry Registration Station

SW Entrance
South Entrance

A.E.D.
M Men Restroom

Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving W Women Restroom
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Children’s Ministry staff. Our children’s programs provide qual-

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 9:10 and 10:45 hour in the Nursery
and Preschool Departments.
Kindergarten–4th Grade
During the 9:10 hour, K–4th graders gather in the gym and then go to graded
classroom groups for Bible learning and fun.
K–4th graders attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, called KZ
Church, in room 152 at 10:45.
Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade)
Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:10 for a time of Xtreme
learning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building.
Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults
Groups for ADULTS begin at 9:10AM and 10:45AM. Stop by the Welcome
Center (or see inside today’s newspaper) to find out about each of the groups and
how to get there.
Our YOUTH (Grade 7–12) meet at 9:10AM in the Backdoor (148).
Cellular Phones & Pagers
Thank you for turning off or muting your cell phone, pager and other electronic
devices during this morning’s worship service.
Assistive Listening Devices (Auditorium Only)
ALS devices are available for check-out at the Resource Center in the foyer.
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)/First-aid
Facilities for guests needing first aid, health counseling, and blood
pressure checks are provided by our Parish Nurses located in the
west hallway in Room 1117, Sundays, 10:30AM–Noon.
Please contact an usher if you need immediate assistance.
Lost and Found
Lost items may be reported or claimed at the business office of the church during
regular M-F office hours. Lost and found items are kept for 30 days.
Safety
First Federated Church regards your safety as our highest priority. If you have any
concerns, please inform one of our ushers or staff. If a building emergency arises,
directions will be provided over the public address system.
Recordings of Today’s Message
CD recordings of the morning message can be picked up immediately following the
service at the Resource Center in the foyer for $3.
You can also listen to the message for free at www.FirstFederated.org.
Prayer Team Up Front
If you would like to pray with someone today, please come to the front of the
room following this morning’s service. Members of our church leadership stand
ready to serve you.

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 NOTES
Sunday, November 8, 2009 | 9:10AM Celebration | 10:45AM The River
David Bush, Pastor of Worship Ministries
Series: The Jesus Our Culture Doesn’t Know
Title: “Join The Conspiracy”

Luke 4:18–19 and John 18: 36–37

[Worship Fully]
Jesus is bigger than a baby in a manger

Jesus is better than anything our culture offers us at Christmas

[Spend Less]
Avoid Debt

[Give More]
Jesus gives us a relationship, not “stuff ”

Hand-made and heart-felt

Give memories

“Operation Christmas Child”

“The Great Marriage Experience”

[Love All]
Reconciliation

Forgive

Joy

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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
The Final Challenge
I Billion Unreached People
“There are 12,000 unique
people groups are in the world.
Half of these—6,000 groups,
–are considered out of reach by
the Great Commission. They live
behind barriers of culture, terrain
and language. In rural areas
they dwell in deserts, on islands,
jungles or mountains. They may
be simple farmers, fishermen, hunters or livestock keepers. In
urban areas they are the ‘huddled masses,’ many of whom live in
slums. Most important, they are unengaged by the gospel. They are
illiterate or functionally illiterate—perhaps the greatest barrier of
all. Even if a Bible were available in their language, they could not
read the Word of God. Yet, they have ears to hear.
“Breakthrough--tell them a story. About 80% of the Bible can
be communicated just through stories. Illiterate peoples love and
remember stories. Well-known Bible stories can be translated
into unreached people groups’ heart languages, compiled into a
universally powerful presentation method we call an oral ‘Story
Bible’ and then transferred to others through effective, reproduc-
ible training.
“StoryRunners is on the cutting edge of communicating the
gospel to peoples who for centuries have not been able to under-
stand it. They are using Bible stories to unlock the mysteries of
God’s Word and communicate God’s Story that speaks to real life.”
Pray
• For StoryRunners as they play a significant role in getting
the gospel to the two-thirds of the world that cannot, do not,
or will not read.
• For our missionaries Mike & Brenda McCalley, as they
serve with Story Runners, a ministry of Campus Crusade for
Christ.
Grace
Location: Asia
What does she do? Grace, and her late husband Gordon, pro-
moted prayer by organizing, orienting and facilitating prayer
teams that visit. They trained local workers to assemble,
distribute and maintain solar cookers and taught families
how to maintain and cook with them. Grace has Bible stud-
ies with seekers and believers.
Praise
• For a 6 month, multiple entry visa.
Prayer Requests:
• For an engineer to come to perfect their solar cookers.
• For wisdom as she sorts and throws belongings.
• For a clear winner of the November 7 elections.
• For terrorism to be subdued at its source.
• Safety for military forces fighting for peace.
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Leroy & Debbie
Location: Europe
What do they do? The Zumacks are church planters in an area
with a large population of Muslims and young people. Leroy
is part of a pastoral team and is responsible for pastoral
visits, preaching, leading prayer meetings, directing a house
church, prison chaplaincy, as well as developing a project for
starting a daughter church.
Praises
• God’s provision for a new Renault station wagon—the goal
was exceeded!
• For an evangelistic campaign in their city—20 churches
cooperated.
• For L, an inmate who recently trusted Christ.
Prayer Requests
• For Leroy’s Bible studies in the local prison.
• For numerous inquirers regarding Bible studies.
• For Debbie as she teaches English and disciples women.
Emmanuel & Mercy Dabson
Mission Board: Partners International
Location: Ghana, Africa
What do they do? Evange-
lism, church planting
and discipleship are the
focus of their ministry
at Christian Outreach
Fellowship. Missionary
efforts all over Ghana are bearing fruit, though it is more
challenging for those working in the Muslim north. One
challenge in particular is the migration of young people,
especially women, to the south for work. Missionary wives
have been trained in storytelling, an effective way to share
the scriptures with non-literate people. Micro-enterprise
training teaches church planters and their wives how to im-
prove their income-generating projects.
Praise
• For successful micro-enterprises of Ghanaian women.
Prayer Requests
• For an end to the practice of falsely accusing women of
witchcraft.
• For God to bring many of the accused witches and their
families to Christ.
• For protection and boldness for COF’s church planters.
• For resources to launch the Mission Center project (to serve
various mission activities such as research, conferences and
leadership training.)
• For Christians as they share their faith through Bible story-
telling.
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 CONNECT PEOPLE
Sunday Mornings Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs) HUB Bible Studies
Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships are Young adult singles ages 18–26
a great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith. We Study of Romans
have a variety of opportunities available that include: Thursday Morning | 11AM | HUB Room 244
Thursday Evening | 7PM | HUB Room 244
Sundays l 8:00–9:00AM HUB Women’s Bible Study
Women (all ages) | Room 208 Fridays | 6:30PM | HUB Room 244
Men (all ages) | Room 210
Sundays | 9:10–10:25AM New Digs for Connections/Channel ABF
The HUB (ages 18-26) | Room 244 The Connections/Channel ABF celebrated being in their new
The Channel/Connections (ages 25–35) | Room 1254–54 Room 1254–55 (formerly Friendly Fellowship) with a special
Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251 breakfast last Sunday. If you are between 25 and 35ish, you
Prayer (all ages) | Room 100 are welcome to join them anytime. They will be studying “The
Sundays | 10:45AM–Noon Parables of Jesus” with their teacher, Eric Trudo. Stop by and
Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241 check out the new classroom.
Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247
Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105 New Men’s Offering: “Job’s Garage”
Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 120 Starts November 15 | 9:10AM | Room 131 (Library)
Ezra (all ages) | Room 1118 Men- come as you are and say what you want! We’ll talk
Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251 about life and study God’s Word together.
Prayer (all ages) | Room 100 Guys only-no girls allowed!
Analysis of Prophecy (all ages) | Room 1238–1239 Questions? Scott at 252.0765 or Brian at 208.0412.
Worship | Room 1116
Women (all ages) | Room 208 Post-College Twenty-Somethings
Josh and Laura Tilton will be leading a time of fellowship and
Tuesdays learning for post-college twenty-somethings on Sunday evenings.
Ladies: Women in the Word | Started Tuesday, Sept. 15
9:00–11:00AM | Rooms 100 and 131 (Library) The Tiltons will be meeting with anyone interested in being a part
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Second & Fourth Tuesdays of this new ministry at 6:00PM in Room 1167. There will be pizza,
9:00–11:00AM | Fellowship Hall planning, and prayer. If you plan to attend please call or email
November 10 | Speaker: Dr Karen Oleson Laura or Josh at 515.422.7797 or LTilton@FirstFederated.org
November 24 | Speaker: Anne Cundiff
December 8 | Speaker: Margaret Welder Women’s Association Circle Meetings
January 12 | Speaker: Mary Sigman Deborah Circle .............................................. Tuesday, November 10 | 7:00PM
Men’s Basketball Linda Revell, 10944 Hickory Dr., Clive, 224.7215
November 10 | 6:30PM Lakers vs. Celtics | 8:00PM Rockets vs. Bulls Elizabeth Circle......................................... Thursday, November 12 | 12:30PM
Bev Stogdill, 5275 NW Burr Oak Dr., Johnston, 276.7487
Wednesdays
For All—Prayer Community Esther Circle ................................................. Thursday, November 12 | 7:00PM
Ongoing | 6:30–8:00PM | Room 1244–47 | Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose Kathy Baker, 6210 Franklin Ave., DM, 274.0405
Wednesday Evening Missions Circle Hannah Circle ..............................................Thursday, November 12 | 9:30AM
November 11 | 6:30–8:00PM | Room 1240 Gloria Leach, 5555 Glenstone Dr., #162, Grimes, 986.1294
Linda Hotchkiss at 264.9963 or l.hotchkiss@mchsi.com Martha Circle ............................................. Thursday, November 12 | 12:30PM
Card Ministry | 1:00–4:00PM | Room 139 Lois Taber,call 278-8885 for address and directions

Thursdays Ruth Circle .....................................................Thursday, November 12 | 9:30AM

Harriet Labertew, 3227 68th St., Urbandale, 276.1980.
Ladies: Beth Moore | Started Thursday, Sept. 10
Morning class | 9:10 to 11:10AM | Room 108 | Childcare provided Sarah Circle................................................. Thursday, November 12 | 12:30PM
Evening class | 6:30 to 8:00PM | Room 108 Judy Lundy, 5917 Aspen Circle, Johnston, 249.5805

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

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 CONNECT PEOPLE New Thanksgiving
Prayer Community Presents: BRIDGES Outreach!
Starting on Wednesday night, November 4, participants of By Terry Stark, Pastor of Evangelism & Facilities Manager
Prayer Community are taking part in a six week session, learning Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather
how to build BRIDGES to the Islamic community. Presented by together over a table laden with the special dishes of the holiday.
Glenn and Carol Ginder, the series is titled “Bridges, Christians But what if you don’t have family around? What if you’re far
Connecting with Muslims.” away from family and friends? What if you’re an international
Each session will begin with 10–15 minutes of worship, fol- student at Drake, or a resident from another country at Oakridge,
lowed by 35 minutes of instruction and discussion. Each evening or a family trying to make ends meet by visiting our Food Pantry
will conclude with participants joining in prayer for the outreach or Clothes Closet? Many people from other countries don’t even
efforts of the church. Please bring something to take notes with know what Thanksgiving is all about? They don’t know it’s a
and your Bible. Each session will take place in the Galilean time to give thanks to
Classroom, 1244–1247, and will begin at 6:30PM. a gracious God who
provided for those
Session 2: Wednesday, November 11 first Pilgrims who
Session 3: Wednesday, November 18 came to this country
There will be a break for Thanksgiving, on Wednesday, November 25. looking for religious
Session 4: Wednesday, December 2 freedom…right on
Session 5: Wednesday, December 9 down to us today.
Session 6: Wednesday, December 16 (final session) Maybe you attend
First Federated and you don’t have family
You can find out more at www.crescentproject.org, then click
with whom to share the holiday. Please
on the Bridges DVD Study in the bottom left.
consider yourself invited to have your
If participants want to order the Bridges Companion Study
Thanksgiving dinner with us. Single parents
Book, they can go to the website, then click on “Resources”.
are invited to come and bring their kids and
Then click Online Bookstore and select Bridges Companion
enjoy a day off from cooking.
Study Book. The price is $9.95.
Or maybe you’d like to be involved in making and/or serving
this Thanksgiving meal as a labor of love—God’s love! We will
have an evening meal from 4 to 6PM.
Please sign up on the Care & Communication Card if you
would like to volunteer to prepare or serve this meal on Thanks-
giving Day, Nov. 26. For more information contact: Terry Stark,
or Pat Anderson at the church 255.2122.

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Newspaper Staff: Do you need your lawn raked of the
abundance of leaves? Your house winter-
Managing Editor ....................................John C. Stark (jstark@FirstFederated.org)
ized? Consider calling on our teens! Many of them are ready
Production Artist ..........................................................Lynne McKee, Heidi Nelson to begin raising money for next summer’s mission trip and
Missions Editor .......................................................................................Jean Crabbs are willing to work hard! Before hiring out your much needed
Prayer Bulletin Editor ............................................................................Julie Denger chores…consider our Federated teens! Contact Nikki Jackson
Printing ................................................................................................Karl Johnson in the Youth Office, and she will get you paired up with some
Folding, Cutting, & Distribution ......................... Robert W. Marean & Bob Hulling of our teens to get the job done!

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Hangtimes
Nov 8—No Hangtime…hang with your families! 7th–12th Grades
Nov 15—Disney’s A Christmas Carol
Nov 22—Calvin Community Nursing home
Nov 29—None, Turkey weekend
Dec 6—SMT meeting
TODAY
Nothing, nada , zilch- Hang out with your family :)
Turkey Trek participants will return around noon today.
THIS WEEK
Dodge Ball Mondays | 6:30-8:00PM
Wednesday Nights
Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00PM | Backdoor
Sunday Mornings
Sundays | 9:10–10:25AM | Backdoor
International Day of Prayer
for the Persecuted Church
Churches across the United States and around the world are
preparing to “remember those in bonds” (Hebrews 13:3). Next
Sunday, we at FFC will join in praying for the persecuted church.
Begun in 1996, IDOP is a day for intercessory prayer and citizen
action on behalf of persecuted Christian communities worldwide.
As Voice of the Martyrs staff meets with persecuted Christians
around the world, their first request is that we PRAY for them.
Our persecuted family is not asking us to pray that the persecu-
tion will stop, they are asking us to pray they will remain faithful
to Christ in spite of the persecution and the pressure they face.
Pick up free information and how to pray on the Mission table.
First Federated Church
IN NOVEMBER
Heirborn Thanksgiving Party Wednesday, November 18
Join us at 5PM-Meet at Fellowship Hall. Your meal will be
paid for if you are a teen or youth leader. Then come join us as
we eat together in The Backdoor for an awesome celebration of
thankfulness for who God is and all that He has done.
Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” Sunday, November 15
Scrooooooooge! Join us immediately following the 10:45
worship service, and carpool together to Jordan Creek Town
Center. We will eat at the food court and see a 2:00ish showing
of Disney’s A Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey. It should be
awesome! Cost: $6.25 for tickets + $ for lunch. Howie will pre-
purchase tickets.
JH Blitz November 13 | 8PM–8AM
Blitz is a Jr High all nighter that has been offered to Iowa
churches, of all denominations, for eight years now. It is a pre-
mier evangelistic tool for youth groups of all sizes.
This isn’t your typical lock-in. Students will be bused around
Des Moines going from one sweet venue to the next. This year’s
roster includes: broomball and ice skating, bowling, roller
skating, sports facility, inflatables, and the new Incredible Pizza
Company - which includes a buffet pizza breakfast (well, it is in
the middle of the night!). This year’s Blitz special is Power Team.
These enormously huge guys love Jesus and love breaking things.
Cost: And you get all this for just $40
Sign up with Howie.
Contact Jon Kalvig @ 515.226.9973 with any questions.
Start Time: Friday, November 13 at 8:00PM
End Time: Saturday, November 14 at 8:00AM
Location: Valley Church
Money Due: Wednesday, November 11 (this week)
In December
Senior Ski Trip Decemberr 28–January 1
Gather up your warm gear, pack your bags and let’s head to
Wausau, WI for our annual Senior Ski Trip. Join Howie and Julie
for a weekend of skiing, snowboarding and an amazing Bible
study aimed to take your relationship with Jesus to the next level.
We will leave at 5am on the 28th.
Total Cost: $400 ($50 deposit due asap)
NEEDS
Cookies For A Cause
Love to bake? We need anyone interested to help bake cook-
ies, brownies, rice krispie treats etc. for Monday night dodgeball
prospects and Wednesday night youth group. As you fill their
tummies, we’ll feed them spiritually! This is an ongoing ministry
need throughout the school year.
Work Projects
Hey Teens…it’s time to be thinking work projects for this
summer’s mission trip! There are lots of leaves to rake and homes
that need to be readied for winter! See Nikki Jackson to get the
ball rolling!
8 Sunday, November 8, 2009
 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
KZ Church
This was an exciting Sunday in
KZ Church. We had a Christmas
party! That’s right, a CHRISTMAS
party. We enjoyed Christmas treats
and packed gift boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We filled
the boxes with school supplies, toys, hygiene items, candy and
more. We added personal notes and then prayed for the children
who will receive the boxes. The offerings we’ve been bringing to
KZ Church this fall will help to pay for shipping and follow-up
materials for the boxes we packed today.
Come Check Out...
Wee Worship—a great music
program for moms and children.
Wednesdays | 9:30–10:15AM | Room 1163
followed by snacks and fellowship time.
(ages birth to 4 years old).
It’s a time to sing, dance and play
instruments – together – for the glory of
God!
Have questions? Call Sherri Stufflebeem at 255.2122. It’s FREE!
Deacon of the Month
Larry Harker, 255.2122 ext 139
Our Deacons stand ready to help with the physical needs of the
members and attenders of this fellowship. Should you have a
short-term, emergency need, do not hesitate to call the church
office and leave a message for the “Deacon of the Month.” This
ministry is made possible by your gifts to the Deacons’ Fund.
Deaconess of the Month
Cyndi Murphy | 277.2040
Our Deaconesses are available to the women of the church in
areas of encouragement and spiritual support. If you need a
listening ear and someone to pray with you, please call Cyndi.
First Federated Church
AWANA
Wednesday | 6:30–8:00PM
Puggles—age 2 by 9-15-09
Cubbies—preschoolers ages 3 & 4 by 9-15-09
Sparks—K-2nd Grade
T & T—3rd & 4th Grade
Thank you to all the AWANA families who brought food
during our Food Collection Drive. Your donations will help
provide Thanksgiving dinners for families in our community.
New Arrival
Congratulations to Marco and Caroline
Miros on the birth of a son, John William
Miros, on October 28. Steve and Jan
Melsha are John William’s proud grand-
parents. Welcome to the Federated family, little one!
We Love New Babies!
We love to pray for expectant parents and we
love to celebrate the birth of each Federated baby.
If you are expecting a baby, the GEM (Great
Expectation Ministry) team is ready to serve you.
Please let us know your due date. Put a note on your Care and
Communication Card or call the Children’s Ministries office at
255.2122 (…and CONGRATULATIONS!)
Financial Report
Attendance 11/1/09 General Fund Offering
9:10AM Celebration ...................... 490 Last Week
10:45AM River .............................. 315 Weekly Need .........................$31,932
Early Childhood ............................. 59 Offering .................................$31,616
Children’s Church .......................... 70 Shortage..................................($316)
Budgeted Missions Year to Date: 9/1/09–present
Need ................................... $287,388
Year to Date: 9/1/09–present
Need .....................................$48,528 Offering .............................. $269,670
Offering ................................$45,081 Shortage..............................($17,718)
Shortage.............................. ($3,447)
9 Sunday, November 8,2009
 UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday Night Meal
Fellowship Hall | 5-6:15PM
Children (age 2-12) $2 | Adults $3 | Family $10
Make reservations on the Care & Communication Card or call the
church office before noon on Mondays.
Nov. 12: pizza, tossed salad , apple pie
November
Ladies Retreat “Loving Well”.........................................................................13–14
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church .............................15
Thanksgiving Celebration
(9:10AM All Groups | 10:15AM Foyer Reception | 10:45AM Combined Worship in Auditorium) ............. 22
Thanksgiving Dinner (4–6PM | Fellowship Hall) ......................................................... 26

Mission Fellowship Breakfast December

Ladies Christmas Tea “ Spirit of Christmas” (6:30PM | Fellowship Hall) ..................8
TODAY | 8–9AM and 10–11AM
Christmas Celebration (No Groups | 10:45AM Combined Worship in Auditorium) ............. 20
We are serving a great breakfast 8–9AM
and 10–11AM in the Fellowship Hall.
Come enjoy the fellowship and hear a
report from Lee Sonius, Regional Director
with HCJB in Ghana, West Africa. HCJB
develops Christian FM radio stations OTHER NEWS
throughout Africa. Come before the
Celebration service or stop in between Sympathy
services. Our sympathy is extended to Charlotte Canakes at the death
of her father, David Jefford, on November 4.
AGAPE Pregnancy Center Boutique Sale
Saturday, November 14 | 9AM–3PM Reminder…
Zion Lutheran Church, 4300 Beaver Avenue Food Pantry Sunday is November 15.
Baked goods can be brought to Zion after 5PM Friday, Novem- The following items are needed:
ber 13 or 8–9AM Saturday, November 14. • Canned tuna
Thank you for supporting the ministry of Agape!
• Spaghetti Sauce
60 Plus • Canned fruit
Tuesday, November 17 | Fellowship Hall
• Canned corn
11:00AM Program | 12:00PM Lunch
Our special program this month • Canned soups
will be students from Des Moines • Saltine crackers
Christian School. The pre-schoolers, • Baked beans
under the direction of FFC member
• Small jars of peanut butter
Priscilla Reynolds, will bless us
with songs you will love! You’ll also
Please do not donate anything in glass containers. Thanks in
get to make your own Thanksgiving
advance for your help and support of this ministry.
favor to take home or share with a friend.
The meal will be a traditional Thanksgiving feast that you
won’t want to miss… turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, veg-
etable, salad and pumpkin pie!
Cost for the meal is $3.00 per person. To make your reserva-
tion check the appropriate box on the Care & Communication
card at church or call Colleen at the church office, 255.2122, no
later than noon on Friday, November 13.

Ladies Christmas Tea | Spirit of Christmas

Tuesday, December 8 | 6:30–8:30PM | Fellowship Hall
Cost: $15—Includes meal, program, music, fun and fellowship
Speakers: Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf (WHO Personality),
Eloise Gardner and Sharon Johnson
Tickets on sale Nov. 15 and 22

Attention Hunters and Fishers

The wild game feed will be coming up after the first of the
year, so please think about keeping some game to donate.
Contact: Darrin Niday, 237-8268, dtniday_00@yahoo.com

First Federated Church 10 Sunday, November 8, 2009