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

sure has spring follows winter that Jesus will resurrect my body
and in His presence I will never know death again. This promise
Promises, Promises is extended to all who trust in Him. Where’s your faith today?
Jesus’ promises are always true.
I don’t remember a year when I was happi-
er to see the month of March come than I was
this year. The reason? For me, March is the
promise that spring, and ultimately summer,
is just around the corner. This winter just
passed (I pray it’s actually passed) was EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATION
downright brutal. There were days I didn’t
believe spring would come again. But March Welcome on this special day!
came, temperatures rose, the ice and snow 8:30 Celebration Service
melted. In fact, as I write this article my windows are open, I’m Nursery, Preschool and KZ Church
wearing short sleeves and I’m thinking about a motorcycle ride!
How could I have doubted the arrival of spring? For forty-nine 9:45 FED Fellowship Hour
years March has come and with it the beginning of spring.
FED Café will be OPEN. (Fellowship Hall)
Like March, Easter faithfully arrives each year and it reminds Breakfast snacks and beverages provided (Specialty drinks, $1)
me of a greater promise than that of spring. Easter reminds me Easter Adventures
of the promise of the resurrection. For Christians, Easter is the
Stations for children AND their families in the south hallway
celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. But classrooms. All children (including nursery and preschool) will
Easter is about more than a past resurrection, it’s about a future be with parents for this time.
one as well. Jesus said “…I am the resurrection and the life.
Those who believe in Me, even though they die like everyone
else, will live again. 26They are given eternal life for believing in 11:00 River Service
Me and will never perish.” John 11:25-26 Nursery, Preschool and KZ Church

Jesus’ resurrection wasn’t about Him only; it’s about those

who believe in Him also. Because He paid the debt for sin by
giving His life as a sacrifice and then rose to eternal life, we who
trust Him, even though we may face physical death, will not face
spiritual death. And though our bodies will likely die, Jesus
promises to resurrect and change them to the image of His resur-
rected body, uniting us with our new body to live forever with
Him. What an exciting promise! Sometimes in the midst of the
trials and troubles of life, I can become discouraged wondering
if that will ever actually happen. But then, like spring, Easter
comes again reminding me that God is faithful. Just as He
controls the seasons, He controls my eternal destiny. Just as I
trust Him for the arrival of spring, so too can I trust Him with my
resurrection.

In days gone by I can remember people making promises that

they either could not or would not keep. When they made more
promises, I would shake my head and say “promises, promises.”
Not so with Jesus -- not only can He keep His promises, He has
kept every one, including the return of spring each year. One day
I will die; my physical body will stop functioning. But I know as
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 Welcome to First Federated Church!
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!
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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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 Weekly Newspaper Notes
Sunday April 4, 2010
Regular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noon 8:30am Celebration
11:00am The River
We prefer that items be submitted electronically! Pastor Mike Rose
E-Mail: NEWSPAPER@FirstFederated.org Title: “ The Resurrection: A Promise Fulfilled, A Promise Extended”
All submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review by Series: Jesus: The Mission
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 3/28/10
8:30am Celebration...................... 371
11:00am River….............. ……450
Children’s Church......................... 47
Early Childhood............................. 59
Budgeted Missions
Year to Date: 9/1/09–present
Need...................................$161,760
Offering............................. $142,787
Shortage…................. ...($ 18,973)
General Fund Offering
Last Week
Weekly Need.........................$31,932
Offering................................. $21,598
Shortage……....................($ 10,334)
Year to Date: 9/1/09–present
Need...................................$952,960
Offering...............................$859,850
Shortage....................…..($ 93,110)

Wanted:
Self propelled mower for grounds team. If you have a mower
that can be donated, please contact Terry Stark at tstark@
firstfederated.org.

Deacon of the Month

Darrel Adams
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.

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Continents
of Africa & Europe

Pedro & Rosa Gallego

Nationals with Partners in Evangelism
Malaga, Spain
Serving and reaching the community
through their multi-use facility,
reaching young adults and families
through sports, etc.
New son, Yoel.
Jeff & Carolyn (McCourt) Anderson
New Life, Cantabria, Spain
co-director of La Industria, a 9-month discipleship
program offered to youth to strengthen and
develop leadership.
Children: Austin, Reid, Aaron, Joni Lyn.

Lee & Michelle (Unruh) Sonius

SIM, on loan to HCJB Global
Accra, Ghana
Lee is Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa
for HCJB World Radio, starting Christian FM radio
stations.
Sons: T.J. & Kyle

Rita Ibbotson
TEAM
Don & Paula Cabeen Harare, Zimbabwe
Seville, Spain senior tutor-in-charge
Primary target is the establishment at the Karanda School
of a church in the town of Osuna of Nursing at Karanda
(pop. 18,000 with no evangelical Mission Hospital. Rita
church). The town will eventually trains and prepares nurses
serve as a center for reaching 15 to meet both the physical
other towns. and spiritual needs of
patients.

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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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Hangtimes
Apr 4—Easter
Apr 11—SMT meeting
Apr 18-- Fast Food Progressive Dinner
Apr 25—TBA Teen Choice 7th–12th Grades
May 2—SMT meeting
TODAY
Support Letters Due Today!
No hangtime…spend the day celebrating the resurrection of
Jesus with your families!
THIS WEEK
Dodgeball
Monday | 6:30–8:00pm |West Gym
Wednesday Nights  6:30–8:00pm | Backdoor
Sunday Mornings  9:10–10:25am | Backdoor
In March
How To Train Your Dragon - March 28
Carpool to the Jordan Creek food court for lunch and then
meet us for a 2:00ish showing of the movie! Cost: $6.25.
In April
Pray For Howie’s Mission Trip To Jamaica! –
Howie will be on a mission trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica
April 1-9 (See article in this week’s paper!)
Fast Food Progressive Dinner—April 18| 6-8pm| Cost: $8
Hungry? We will travel to five different fast food joints for
appetizers, main course and sides. We will need parent drivers
for this event. (JH/SH)
Joppa Ministries Spring Clean Up—April 24
Let’s minister to the homeless by cleaning up where they
live. We will be teaming with others in the community to clear
branches and debris from the tent camps here in Des Moines.
This is a great opportunity to show the love and compassion of
Jesus. TIME:TBA Stay Tuned! (Always Free To Serve)
Missions Conference Event – April 21| 6:30-8pm| FFC
We will have an awesome cultural experience. Join us for
an exciting night sponsored by the missions council! Be better
prepared for Mexico, interact with and hear testimonies from our
missionaries, enjoy a Hispanic worship service, then a challenge
from Pastor Paco.
Choose Your Own Adventure – April 25| 6-8pm
Join us for an adventure of your choice! Our hang time will
be voted on in early April- Get your thinking caps on and come
up with an exciting adventure of your choice! Give Howie your
ideas ASAP
First Federated Church
Connect People
Sunday Mornings  Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)
No ABFs this morning - please join us in Fellowship Hall
from 9:45AM to 10:45AM for food and fellowship! ABF classes
will resume next Sunday, April 11.
Sundays | 9:45–10:45am
Men (all ages) | Room 210 (Men’s Study: The Man code)
The HUB (College/Young Adult Ministry) | Room 244
The Outlet (post- college 20 somethings) Room 215
Renew (all ages) | Room 1254–55 (Study: Proof of Life - The sign of
Deliverance (John 6: 16-21)
Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251
Prayer (all ages) | Room 100
Job’s Garage (all ages, men) | Room 131 (Library)
Hot coffee, donuts and good conversation.
Topic: 1 Corinthians
Questions? Brian at 208-0412
Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241
Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247 (Galilean Study: Names
of God)
Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105
Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 120
Ezra (all ages) | Room 1118
Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251
Prayer (all ages) | Room 100
Analysis of Prophecy (all ages) | Room 1238–1239
Reflections | Room 1116
Women (all ages) | Room 208 (Women’s Study: Called for a Purpose)
Tuesdays
Ladies: Women in the Word | 9:00–11:00am | Rooms 100 and 131
(Library)
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Second & fourth Tuesdays
9:00–11:00am | Fellowship Hall
Wednesdays
For All—Prayer Community
Ongoing | 6:30–8:00pm | Room 1244–47 |
Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose
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
Need cutters & sewers, you can take it home to work on and return when finished.
Thursdays
Women-Beth Moore | Mornings/ Evenings | 9:10am & 6:30pm |
February 25 to April 1
HUB Bible Studies (College/Young Adult Ministry).
Study of Romans
Thursday morning | 11am | HUB Room 244
Thursday evening | 7pm | HUB Room 244
Fridays
Men’s Prayer Meeting | Friday Mornings | 8:30–9:30am | Room 100
Saturdays
HUB Women’s Bible Study
Saturdays | 12:00pm | HUB Room 244
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 Children’s Ministry New Arrival
Denny and Georgene White are proud first-time grandparents.
Corban James White was born on March 25 in Duluth, Min-
KZ Church X2  Sunday Mornings nesota to Caleb and Kari White. Corban’s great-grandparents
All K-4th graders are invited! are Mike and Jan McCourt. Welcome to our extended Federated
•During the Celebration Service family, little one!
Kids attend the first part of the
service with their parents and then are
dismissed shortly before the message for
an abbreviated KZ Church
•During The River
Kids attend KZ Church during the
entire service time. Come directly to Room 152 at 11:00.

Today in KZ Church
In the beginning, God made a BIG garden with one little Hey, 5th and 6th graders! Meet your friends, old and new, this
tiny rule… God didn’t ask for much from Adam. In the coming Wednesday night at 6:30 in Room 205.
weeks we will find out how that all worked out. Don’t forget to
bring this week’s word puzzle back next Sunday for a Big City $.
Get ready for some summer fun! Whether you’re looking for
Today’s Knot of the Week: just a few hours of creativity or exercise or a whole week away from
God does not ask too much from me. home for your kids, there are lots of great choices this summer.
Today’s Shout it Out: Stars Sports Camp
God takes care of me without asking for much. June 21-25
For ages 6-12
Tower Park, located adjacent to
Annual Children’s Ministry Appreciation Lunch FFC parking lot
Sunday, April 11 | 12:15pm | Fellowship Hall Creation Camp
It’s the way we say “Mahalo” to all our July 26-30
volunteers and their families. For kids entering 3rd - 6th grade
RSVP by April 5 to 515.255.2122 or First Assembly, 2725 Merle Hay Rd.
children@firstfederated.org. Mahalo!

AND Something New…

Art Explorers Day Camp
Wednesday Night  6:30–8:00pm July 21-22
For ages 4 – entering 2nd grade
Puggles—age 2 by 9-15-09
First Federated
Cubbies—preschoolers ages 3
& 4 by 9-15-09
Sparks—K–2nd Grade Camp Appanoose
T & T—3rd & 4th Grade
www.CampAppanoose.org
Twin Lakes Bible Camp
It’s All About The BOYS!! www.twinlakescc.com
On Friday, March 26, the KZ Church boys enjoyed a night
Hidden Acres
of BOY stuff and it was a blast! We played dodgeball and lazer
www.hacamps.org
tag, ate some yummy pizza, worked our way through an obstacle
course and more! Thanks to all of the leaders and dads for help-
MOPS
ing and having fun with us!
Tuesday, April 13
9:00-11:15am
Fellowship Hall
If you’re the mother of a preschooler, you’re invited to join
other moms for a morning of refreshment and encouragement.
Debbie Spidle will be speaking on “The Five Love Languages of
Children.” While you’re getting some adult time, your little ones
will enjoy stories, crafts and games in our Moppets program.

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 Announcements Off To Jamaica Mon!
Pastor Howie
I will be headed on a mission
For further information on any of these trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica,
announcements, call the church office at 255-2122 April 1st – 9th. This particular
trip is a trip that I am taking
UPCOMING EVENTS by myself, investigating if this
April might be a future trip to take the
9 Casting Crowns Concert students from our youth group on in the future.
16 3rd Friday Game Night I learned about this trip at the Youth Specialties Conference
17 CEF Dessert Banquet with Senator Grassley and fell in love with Praying Pelican Missions (the organization
18-24 Mission Conference that puts the trip together) I recalled how the church I grew up in
20 60+ Luncheon had an ongoing ministry in Jamaica and Nicaragua and thought
22 Women’s Association Dinner with Women Missionar it would be neat if God opened up the door for the youth group
ies to go on an international trip that just happened to be English
28 Awana Awards Night speaking. Shortly afterward I received an email stating that I
May won the drawing that was held at the event for a free trip. So all
1 All-church Clean up my fees that would normally be due and sent to Praying Pelican
6 National Day of Prayer are covered (Approx. $600!) This really frees me up to see if
9 Mother’s Day (combined service) this trip is a good fit for the youth group before we go and take
15 3rd Friday Game Night them there. I requested to partner up with another church youth
group whose gifts and talents were similar to ours. I will work
alongside them and evaluate the trip as we go along.
Thank You Here are some ways that you can be praying for me over the
The family of Fred Park wants to thank friends and family for course of this trip.
the prayers and support during Fred’s illness and passing. Love,
Nancy Parks (sister-in-law of Claudine Lutz) 1) That God would make His will very clear on whether
this is a trip that we might take our youth group on in the
future
Sympathy: 2) That God would let the 3 churches represented work
Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who well together and that we might be effective to reach out
have lost a loved one recently: and meet physical and spiritual needs of those we come in
Don & Teresa Loops at the death of their son-in-law, Nathan contact with in Jamaica.
Sills, on March 27
3) Pray for open hearts to the gospel and for opportunities
Ellie Gingerich at the death of her father, Alvin Gingerich, on
to make the gospel clear to those who would hear it. I am
March 31
praying for many to come to saving faith.
4) As we share our faith, pray for seeds to be planted and
even harvested!
The Mission: 5) Please pray for safety in travel, free of any complica-
Everyday, Everywhere, Everyone tions or delays. I will be flying out of Minneapolis with
Matthew 28:19-20 layovers in Miami.
“To be HIS Disciple Maker”
6) Pray for my wife, Julie and the twins while I am away. I
Missions Conference April 18-24, 2010
will be missing them terribly!
Here is how you can get to know one of our FFC missionaries
Provide housing, provide a meal, or invite them to your small I am excited and optimistic that this may be a terrific opportu-
group or Bible study. nity in the future for our youth group and our church. If you
Sign up on Care and Communication Card would like to check out praying pelican – their website is
www.prayingpelicanmissions.org .

4 Work Project Dates Available The Pelican:

Students will serve in mass on these dates raising support for
The pelican is memorable, it is a symbol of the tropical loca-
the upcoming Mexico trip! All projects will
tions that the ministry represents (Belize, Mexico and Jamaica).
begin at 10AM
And (I didn’t know this) it is an ancient symbol that has been
Reserve yours today!
used by Christians as a picture of Christ.
April 10
Evidently the pelican moms, if they are unable to find food for
April 17
their young, will prick their own breast, and bleed to death for the
May 8
sake of saving their young. They are willing to sacrifice their own
May 22
lives.
Contact Susan Rushing by calling 771-4782.
Much thanks for your support, your prayers and encourage-
Or my5119@hotmail.com
ment.
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