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

The Mission:
“Outside My Box” Everyday, Everywhere,
Everyone
• To impact the world for Christ globally, we must live Matthew 28:19-20
“To be HIS Disciple-
and share Christ locally.
Maker”
• “Every Christian is a missionary or an imposter.” Missions Conference
CH Spurgeon April 19-24, 2010
• To glorify God through the cross of Jesus Christ
Sunday, April 18
• God has—made you—equipped you—gifted you AM Services
positioned you
Come hear testimonies from some of our own FFC
• Are we here at FFC as missional locally as mission- missionaries, be challenged to get involved and be a part of
aries are globally? missions locally and around the world.
9:45-10:45 AM
• Does God expect any less of us? With our families, ABF and Children’s classes-missionaries sharing in classes
marriages, friends, communities. 12:30 PM
• If we are not taking care of the most important Galilean Potluck in Fellowship Hall
thing, why are we so busy with everything else? Monday-Friday
Missionaries in schools and small groups.
Wednesday, April 21
5:00 PM International Buffet in Fellowship Hall
It is this Simple! $3. Per person
6:30 PM African Church in Awana
To live and share Jesus Christ Hispanic Church with Youth
both locally Missionaries in Prayer Community
and globally! Thursday, April 22
6:30 PM WA Birthday Party in Fellowship Hall
Appetizers, Cake and Missionaries
Childcare provided with reservations.

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 Welcome to First Federated Church!
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!
Have Questions?
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Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving Chil- Cellular Phones & Pagers
dren’s Ministry staff. Our children’s programs provide quality
Thank you for turning off or muting your cell phone, pager and other electronic
care and learning for kids of all ages.
If your child has not already been enrolled in our Children’s devices during this morning’s worship service.
Ministry, a quick visit to the Children’s Ministry Registration Assistive Listening Devices
Station will provide you with temporary security tags and give us ALS devices are available for check-out at the Information area in the foyer.
the information we need to effectively minister to your child. AED (Automated External Defibrillator)/First-aid
Facilities for guests needing first aid, health counseling, and blood pressure
Infants & Preschool Children checks are provided by our Parish Nurses located in the Conference
Childcare and teaching are available during the 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 hours in the Room 100 in east hallway near Franklin Hall during
Nursery and Preschool Departments. Sunday morning services.
Please contact an usher if you need immediate assistance.
Kindergarten-4th Grade Lost and Found
K-4th graders may attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, called KZ Lost items may be reported or claimed at the business office of the church during
Church, during either the Celebration Service or The River. Children attend the first regular M-F office hours. Lost and found items are kept for 30 days.
part of the Celebration Service with their families and then are dismissed to KZ Church Safety
around 8:50. KZ church during The River begins promptly at 11:00 in Room 152 for a First Federated Church regards your safety as our highest priority. If you have any
full hour of fun and learning. concerns, please inform one of our ushers or staff. If a building emergency arises,
During the 9:45 hour, K-4th graders first gather in the gym and then go to graded directions will be provided over the public address system.
classroom groups for Bible learning and fun. Recordings of Today’s Message
CD recordings of the morning message can be picked up immediately following the
Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade) service at the Media window in the foyer for $3.
Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:45 for a time of Xtreme You can also listen to the message for free at www.FirstFederated.org.
learning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building. Communion
We celebrate communion typically on a bi-monthly basis during the morning
worship service or special event. We have an open table, meaning that if you have
put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ, you are welcome to participate. Gluten-
free communion wafers are available upon request.

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Deacons Notes
Our Deacons stand ready to help with the physical needs of Sunday April 18, 2010
the members and attenders of this fellowship. Should you have 8:30am Celebration
a short-term, emergency need, do not hesitate to call the church 11:00am The River
office and leave a message for the “Deacon of the Month” on ext. Pastor Mike Rose
Speaker: Gregg Stearns
139. This ministry is made possible by your gifts to the Deacons’
Title: “Missional Perspective of a Disciple”
Fund. Series: Missions Conference

Women’s Association Study Books for Sale

The new study book, Amazing Freedom, is being sold by
Thelma Shelton. If you need one, please contact her at 270-8558.
It is $8.00. It is another book in the Women of Faith Series.

Weekly Newspaper
Regular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noon
We prefer that items be submitted electronically!
E-Mail: NEWSPAPER@FirstFederated.org
All submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review by
the church staff. FFC reserves the right to edit submissions for length.
Disclaimer:
First Federated Church does not claim to own any copyright privileges on items
printed in this newspaper, unless otherwise stated. All items published are
quoted in good faith and believed to be free for circulation or public domain.
Newspaper Staff:
Managing Editor...............................................................................Dustin Damitz
Production Artists...........................................................Lynne McKee, Dustin Damitz
Missions Editor........................................................................................Jean Crabbs
Prayer Bulletin Editor.............................................................................Julie Denger
Printing.................................................................................................Karl Johnson
Folding, Cutting, & Distribution.......................... Robert W. Marean & Bob Hulling

Financial Report
Attendance 4/11/10
8:30am Celebration......................402
11:00am River….............. ……435
Children’s Church......................... 55
Early Childhood............................ 61
Budgeted Missions
Year to Date: 9/1/09–present
Need..................................$172,544
Offering............................. $155,308
Shortage….......................($ 17,236)
General Fund Offering
Last Week
Weekly Need.........................$31,932
Offering.................................$34,089
Overage……........................$ 2,157
Year to Date: 9/1/09–present
Need…......................…...$1,016,824
Offering…...........................$ 930,395
Shortage…........................($ 86,429)

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 MISSIONARY UPDATES Pat Amsden
Camp Appanoose | Plano, Iowa—serves as Executive

Continent
Director, overseeing and planning camp programs with
the goal of introducing young people to Jesus Christ
and challenging them for productive service. One son.

of North
Beth Lamb
Child Evangelism Fellowship | Sioux City, Iowa—former
Siouxland Chapter Director, became the State Director/

America
Coordinator February 1, 2006, helping reach Iowa’s
children with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jerry & Patty Van Cleave
Polk County Jail Ministry | Des Moines, Iowa
Dan & Jodi Appleby
As Chaplain, Jerry is responsible for sharing the gospel
Mission Aviation Fellowship, on loan to Moody
with 1,040 inmates and 385 employees (including
Aviation | Spokane, Washington—Dan’s goal is
deputies and detention officers) at the Polk County
to see every student taught the skill and given
Sheriff’s office. He also oversees 20+ volunteers.
the knowledge to perform aviation related
tasks safely and to the standard set by the John Stephen
aviation missions. Three children. Project Christ International | Jamaica, New York
Mike & Brenda McCalley Committed to proclaim the Gospel to villages, tribal
Campus Crusade’s Epic Partners | Paulsbo, groups, churches and orphanages of India and Nepal
Washington—recruiting and training teams to through medical camps
target unreached people groups who have little
or no written language using Bible story telling
techniques. Daughter, Amanda.

Matt & Rachelle Mayse

Youth for Christ | Central Iowa
Matt is Executive Director of the ministry. YFC’s goal
is to reach middle and high school students with the
truth and love of the Gospel.
Steve & Rhonda Schwarze
Vic & Gwen Flaming Far East Broadcasting Company | Britt, Iowa
International Training Partners | Fairbury, Nebraska Having recently moved to Iowa, from Manila,
Traveling to Asia, they serve multiple agencies Philippines, Steve is Faith Academy’s PR person,
providing biblical training for Christians serving responsible for raising funds for Campus
across cultures Development Projects
Beth Hanna Peggy McCracken
CAM International | San Juan del Rio, Qro., Mexico Campus Crusade’s Christian Embassy |
Involved in Bible studies, women’s conferences, Washington, D.C.
creating and providing Spanish ministry resources Ministry of evangelism and discipleship with women
to Christian workers in Mexico at discounted prices. ambassadors, wives of ambassadors, and women
Beth is the niece of Edna Dade, sister of Elaine chiefs of staff to members of the U.S. Congress.
Kurt & Kathy Ritz
Weller.
Campus Crusade | Pearland, Texas
Bill & Jenni Hunt Serving at Rice University they evangelize, disciple
Campus Crusade for Christ | Little Rock, Arkansas
and lead students in ministry with the goal of turning
Having served with FamilyLife in Kenya for 18+
years they often travel; focusing on training, lost students into Christ-centered laborers. Three
mentoring and equipping national staff to build children. (Kathy is the daughter of Daryl and Darlene
FamilyLife movements in 21 African countries. Adams, members of FFC.)

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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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 Connect People
Hangtimes Sunday Mornings Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)
Apr 18-- Fast Food Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships
Progressive Dinner are a great next step to connect with others and grow in your
Apr 25—TBA Teen Choice faith. We have a variety of opportunities available that include:
May 2—SMT meeting 7th–12th Grades
May 9—None, hang with your moms! Sundays | 9:45–10:45am
May 16—New 7th grader lunch Men (all ages) | Room 210 April 18: Starts The Truth Project
May 23—Paul and Timothy Bowl-O-Rama The HUB (College/Young Adult Ministry) | Room 244
The Outlet (post- college 20 somethings) Room 215
May 30—None Grad open houses
Renew (all ages) | Room 1254–55 (Study: Proof of Life - The Sign of
TODAY Life (John 11:1-45)
Fast food progressive dinner! Hungry? We will travel to 5 Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251
different fast food restraunts for appetizers, main course and sides. Prayer (all ages) | Room 100
Cost: $8 and some tums. Meet at the back door at 5:45 pm. Job’s Garage (all ages, men) | Room 235 (Top of stairs fr Franklin Hall)
Hot coffee, donuts and good conversation.
Topic: James
THIS WEEK Questions? Brian at 208-0412
Dodgeball Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241(Study: The
Monday | 6:30–8:00pm |West Gym Teachings of Jesus; In His Own Words)
Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247 (Galilean Study: Names
Wednesday Nights  6:30–8:00pm | Backdoor of God)
Sunday Mornings  9:10–10:25am | Backdoor Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105
Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 120
Ezra (all ages) | Room 1118
TO DO LIST FOR MEXICO PARTICIPANTS: Analysis of Prophecy (all ages) | Room 1238–1239
*Apply for passport Reflections | Room 1116 (Study: Names of God)
*Send support letter by mail Women (all ages) | Room 208 (Women’s Study: Called for a Purpose)
*e-mail Howie a copy of your support letter Tuesdays
Ladies: Women in the Word | 9:00–11:00am | Rooms 100 and 131
In April (Library)
Missions Conference Event – April 21| 6:30-8pm| FFC MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Second & fourth Tuesdays
We will have an awesome cultural experience. Join us for 9:00–11:00am | Fellowship Hall
an exciting night sponsored by the missions council! Be better Men’s softball
prepared for Mexico, interact with and hear testimonies from Tues. 4/20 9:15pm First Federated vs. Aldersgate UMC
our missionaries, enjoy a Hispanic worship service, then a chal- Thur. 4/22 6:15P First Federated vs. Crossroads
lenge from Pastor Paco. Both games at Campbell Park in Clive

Wednesdays
Joppa Ministries Spring Clean Up—April 24 For All—Prayer Community
Join Joppa Homeless Outreach in helping to clean abandoned Ongoing | 6:30–8:00pm | Room 1244–47 |
and occupied homeless camps. Meet at the Backdoor at 8:30am Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose
and we’ll carpool out together. Coffee and bagels included! :) Card Ministry | 1:00–4:00pm | Room 139
Ladies Prayer Group l 10:00am l Room100
Missionary Sewing – 1st & 3rd Weds. l 9am-4pm l Room 118
They Chose Their Own Adventrue – April 25| 6-8pm
The teens have chosen! It’s an ICE CREAM progressive - Need cutters & sewers, you can take it home to work on and return when finished.
Women’s Bible Study l 5:30-6:30pm l Room 139 l Study: Book of Ruth
ahem - “dinner.” Imagine Dairy Queen, TCBY, Maggie Moos,
and Mc Donald’s ice cream all in one outing - now get back to Thursdays
paying attention to the sermon! Meet at FFC at 5:45pm and we’ll
car pool to all 4 places - Bring $8. We’ll return by 8pm to the HUB Bible Studies (College/Young Adult Ministry).
Study ofEcclesiastes
Backdoor with a belly ache!
Thursday morning | 11am | HUB Room 244
Thursday evening | 7pm | HUB Room 244
SUPPORT THE MEXICO MISSION TRIP:
If you have not recieved a support letter for the 2010 Mexico Fridays
Mission trip, yet would still like to support a participant or even Men’s Prayer Meeting | Friday Mornings | 8:30–9:30am | Room 100
a couple participants, please contact Howie and he will connect
you with a member of the team that could use the help. 50% of Saturdays
the funds ($450) are due May 8th! Please keep the team in your HUB Women’s Bible Study
prayers! Saturdays | 12:00pm | HUB Room 244

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 Children’s Ministry
Today in KZ Church
When God told Adam and Eve not
to eat the fruit from the tree, He only
wanted what was best for them. But the
tricky snake talked Eve into eating from
that tree! Adam and Eve broke the only
rule God had made for them. Next week
we will find out what the consequence
was for their disobedience. Don’t forget
to bring this week’s word puzzle back next Sunday for a Big City $.
Today’s Knot of the Week:
Disobeying God will NOT make me smart.
Today’s Shout it Out:
God wants the best for me.
Wednesday Night  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
This Wednesday will be the last night for Cubbies to say
verses. Remember, AWANA Awards Night is April 28. Invite
your moms, dads, and grandparents to come!
Kids Count at Oakridge
Love them, play with them,
teach them, get to know them. .
.these are just a few of the things
we do with the kids at Oakridge!
Come help us kick off the summer
ministry:
What: Hot Dog Roast/Flyer
distribution
When: Saturday, April 24th, 11 am – 1 pm
Where: Oakridge neighborhood
Who: YOU
The Kids Count ministry team meets every Saturday from
11 – noon at the park on the north side of the housing complex.
Through games, singing, lessons, and even snacks we minister to
the kids that gather and show them that THEY COUNT and are
loved by the God who created them.
This is an exceptional ministry experience and comes with
unique blessings. Interested? Come check us out and see if this
is something God is calling you to do once/twice a month or even
every week! Can’t come on Saturdays but want to help touch
the lives of these inner-city children? Call Sherri at 255.2122 for
more ways you can serve “Outside Your Box!”
First Federated Church
Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm
5th and 6th Grade
Parent/Child Dedication and Pre-Dedication
Class
Parents desiring to have their baby dedicated to the Lord will
be given this opportunity on Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010.
A pre-dedication class for parents will be held on Sunday,
May 2. This class will explain the significance of dedicating
your child to the Lord, provide practical parenting helps, and
offer you an opportunity to get acquainted with our Children’s
Ministry. If this will be the first child you are dedicating here at
Federated, the class is a prerequisite to dedication.
First Federated does not baptize infants. We believe that
baptism is a step of obedience made by a person who has 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. In Parent/Child Dedication, parents make a public
commitment to “train up a child in the way he should go,” as God
instructs in Proverbs 22:6. We give thanks for the gift of life and
ask God’s blessing upon parents and children in the hope that
someday each child will trust Jesus as Savior and Lord.
Please contact Mary in the Children’s Ministry office
(255.2122 or mtesser@firstfederated.org) by Wednesday, April 28
to be included in the class and dedication or for more
information.
Summer Fun!
Get ready for some summer fun! Whether you’re looking for
just a few hours of creativity or exercise or a whole week away from
home for your kids, there are lots of great choices this summer.
Stars Sports Camp
June 21-25
For ages 6-12
Tower Park, located adjacent to
FFC parking lot
Cost: $35 ($45 after May 28)
Register Now!
Creation Camp
July 26-30
For kids entering 3rd - 6th grade
First Assembly, 2725 Merle Hay Rd.
Art Explorers Day Camp
July 21-22
For ages 4 – entering 2nd grade
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 Announcements Online Survey for Young Adults/Young
Families
Pastor Danny Lightner
For further information on any of these If you are between the ages of 20 and 40, I want your input! I
announcements, call the church office at 255-2122 am going to be working hard the next several months (and years
to come) to create a vibrant ministry for young adults and young
UPCOMING EVENTS families that will meet your practical needs and help you grow
April in Christ. In order to do that effectively, I need to hear from
18-24 Mission Conference YOU so that I can learn what your greatest needs and desires
20 60+ Luncheon are for this ministry. Please go to the website below to take the
22 Women’s Association B-day Party with Women survey, or go to Federated’s website and click on the link there. It
Missionaries doesn’t matter if you are married or single, with or without kids,
28 Awana Awards Night employed or a student, new to Federated or a long-time member.
May In fact, I hope to receive responses from all of you! If you didn’t
1 All-church Clean up receive an email concerning this survey in the last week or two, it
6 National Day of Prayer means that you are not in our young adult/family email database,
9 Mother’s Day (combined service at 11:00AM) and if you’d like to be included to receive future emails concern-
14 3rd Friday Game Night ing this exciting ministry, please give me your email address.
18 60+ Luncheon The survey will only be open for a couple weeks, so please don’t
hesitate too long to give your input. I look forward to hearing
from you!

ALPHA - Communicating Loud To take the survey, go to:

and Clear http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/yafs
A story is told about an elderly man who
went into a hearing aid center and asked about
the prices. “We have them from $25,000 down
to $1.50,” the salesman said. 2 Work Project Dates Available
“What’s the $25,000 one like?” the man Students will serve in mass on these dates raising support for
asked. “Well it translates three languages,” the upcoming Mexico trip! All projects will begin at 10AM
replied the salesman. Reserve yours today!
“And what about the one for $1.50?” May 8
inquired the man. “It’s this button attached to a string,” said the May 22
salesman, pushing it across the counter. Contact Susan Rushing by calling 771-4782.
“How does it work?” asked the man. Or my5119@hotmail.com
“It doesn’t. But if you put the button in your ear and the string
in your pocket, you’ll be surprised how loud people will talk.” Hurry only 2 dates left. Reserve yours today!
As we communicate the story of how God has transformed
our lives, it may seem that we need to be louder than all the
messages our culture offers. Sometimes we do need to shout
from the rooftops the truth about God. Other occasions call for a
different approach. Wednesday Night Meal:
That is what our Alpha program is all about. It is a way to Missions Conference : “Flavors from Around the World”.
clearly communicate the truth about God in a way that people
can understand by engaging them in the process relationally.
Our next Alpha program begins Monday, April 19, at 6:00pm
in the Back Door. Thank you
How can you get involved? Pick up an Alpha brochure/ Many thanks for the phone calls and cards following my
invitation from one of the display racks or the table in Fellowship recent surgery. A special thanks to John Porter and my Alpha
Hall before and after each service, and invite a non-Christian “kitchen” friends. Doris Bockoven
friend, neighbor, classmate, co-worker, or relative to join you for
an engaging series of discussions about life and eternity. We will
even provide dinner for them.
In the cacophony of noise that competes for the attention of Sympathy
your non-Christian friends, Alpha gives the “still small voice” of Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who
God. And you can be part of communicating it by bringing them have lost a loved one recently:
on the 19th! Howard Sloan at the death of his sister, Louise Vance, on
April 10
Family and friends at the death of Bob Boots on April 8

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