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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 foyer.
Reception Center Registration
Guest Reception North Parking Lot Station
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recently started attending First Federated Church, we cordially
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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 Guest
invite you to join our church family. Reception
If You Have Children Visit the Children’s
Ministry Registration Station KZ Church
Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving A.E.D.
SW Entrance

2nd Floor
Children’s Ministry staff. Our children’s programs provide qual- M Men Restroom
W Women Restroom

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 9:15 hour and 10:45 worship services
in the Nursery and Preschool Departments.
Kindergarten–4th Grade
During the 9:15 hour, K–4th graders meet in graded classroom groups for Bible
learning and fun.
K–4th graders attend the first part of the 10:45 worship services with their families
and then are dismissed 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 in Room 240.
Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade)
Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:15 for a time of Xtreme
learning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building, then join their families for
the 10:45 worship services.
Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults
Groups for ADULTS and activities for YOUTH begin at 9:15AM. 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 (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 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 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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 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES When Is a Hero Not a Sandwich?
By Ron Steenhoek
While we often use the word “hero” at the
Singers Needed for Federated Family local sandwich shop, Webster’s dictionary
Christmas Choir more correctly defines the word as “any person
Teens, college students, and adults are needed for this year’s admired for courage or exploits, especially in
Federated Family Christmas program, “Do You See What I time of w”ar.
See?” We are preparing three songs for this presentation. The One of our patriotic songs, America, was
good news is that one of the songs we did last year will be written by Katharine Lee Bates. Her third
repeated this year. “Do You See What I See?” will take the stanza begins “O beautiful for heroes proved in
congregation on a journey through the eyes of each participant of liberating strife, who more than self their
the Christmas story: Joseph, Mary, the Magi, Simeon, etc… and country loved...” That is my definition of
remind us how each individual played an important part in the a veteran as we remember them this
birth of Christ. Come help paint the big picture to the congrega- week.
tion for our Dec. 21 (combined services, 10:00AM) presentation. Most of the veterans I’ve
Rehearsal Schedule spoken with say that the real
Sunday, Nov. 23, 1:30–3:30PM heroes are those who didn’t
Sunday, Dec. 7, 1:30–3:30PM make it back. However,
Saturday, Dec. 13, 9AM–Noon—run through of the entire presentation those who are still with
Sunday, Dec. 14, 1:30–3:30PM us, especially in our
Saturday, Dec. 20, 9AM–Noon—run through of the entire presentation
congregation, deserve
Sunday, Dec. 21—Final sound checks/run through that morning.
our respect and
Come join us and encourage others in our congregation to join
thanks. One way to
the choir. We need you!
show this respect is
to attend the free
concert by the Iowa
Military Band at the
Civic Center, at 3PM
today. Another is to
attend the Veterans
service this Tuesday,
Financial Report Nov. 11, at the
Attendance 11/02/08 General Fund Offering memorial at the State Capitol. Another is to visit the Gold Star
8:00AM ......................................... 246 Last Week museum at Camp Dodge where you will see one of our FFC
10:45AM ....................................... 679 Weekly Need ........................ $34,419 veterans featured in the POW display.
Budgeted Missions: Offering ................................$35,098 If you do not know any veterans at Federated, you can ask
Year to Date: 9/1/08–present Overage .....................................$679 Chuck Underwood, Irv Hawkins, Aaron Baugher, Keith Stahl, or
Need .....................................$48,808 Year to Date: 9/1/08–present Bruce Longstreet. They can refer you to others, but saying thanks
Need ................................... $309,771 to one of the men mentioned would be a great start. They know
Offering ................................ $48,126
the meaning of “more than self their country loved”.
Shortage................................. ($682) Offering .............................$288,594
Mortgage Shortage.............................($21,177)
Current Balance .................. $355,628
Next Payment November 25

Deacon of the Month

WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Larry Harker, 255.2122 ext 139
Our Deacons stand ready to help with the physical needs of the
Regular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noon members and attenders of this fellowship. Should you have a
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E-Mail: NEWSPAPER@FirstFederated.org office and leave a message for the “Deacon of the Month.” This
All submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review by ministry is made possible by your gifts to the Deacons’ Fund.
the church staff. FFC reserves the right to edit submissions for length.
Deaconess of the Month
Disclaimer: Penny Murphy | 277.2040
First Federated Church does not claim to own any copyright privileges on items Our Deaconesses are available to the women of the church in
printed in this newspaper, unless otherwise stated. All items published are areas of encouragement and spiritual support. If you need a
quoted in good faith and believed to be free for circulation or public domain. listening ear and someone to pray with you, please call Penny.

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 ADULT GROUPS
Sunday Mornings | 9:15–10:30AM Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00PM
Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs) Join us in prayer, fellowship and fun as we connect with others
Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships are and grow in our faith. We have a variety of opportunities avail-
a great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith. We able that include:
The Way of the Master
have a variety of opportunities available that include:
September 10–December 3 | Rm 1254-55
The HUB (ages 18-24) | Room 244 For Men—Quest for Authentic Manhood
STUDY: Life applications from God’s Word
September 10–December 3 | Rm 1250-51
The Channel (ages 25–35) | Room 149 For All—Prayer Community
STUDY: Related to The River’s message
Ongoing | Rm 1244–1247 | Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose
Connections (born in the 1970s) | Room 220S
For Moms—Moms’ Prayer Group
Homebuilders (born in the 1960s) | Room 1250–1251 Ongoing | 5:30–6:15PM | Rm 100
STUDY: Way of the Master: Learn how to impact the eternity of others
For Women—Falling in Love with Jesus
Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241 Began October 29 | 6:30–8PM | Rm 1240-41
STUDY: Philippians
Card Ministry
Koinonia (all ages) | Room 1252–1253 1:00-3:00PM | Rm 139
STUDY: “One Another” series
Ezra (all ages) | Room 1118 November Circle Meeting Locations
STUDY: Verse by verse study of II Timothy, Titus Visitors are always welcome. Come and join us as we study,
Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247 fellowship pray and learn about our missionaries.
STUDY: Prayer study DEBORAH .............................................................. Thursday, November 13 | 7PM
Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105 Keri Roland, 1480 NW 71st Place, Ankeny, 964.4102
STUDY: Things which become sound doctrine ELIZABETH ......................................................Thursday, November 13 | 9:30AM
Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255 First Federated Church, Room 139, 4801 Franklin Ave., DM
STUDY: One anothers Fran Carley Hostess, 266.6796
ESTHER ........................................................... Thursday, November 13 | 12:30PM
W.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116
Edith Underwood, 110 Ashland Ct, Waukee, 978.5576
STUDY: II Chronicles & Daniel: Develop Solomon’s wisdom and Daniel’s faith
HANNAH ........................................................ Thursday, November 13 | 12:20PM
Women (all ages) | Room 208 Alice Hall, 4913 Crestmoor Dr., Des Moines, 278.0097
STUDY: Having a Mary Spirit or Beyond the Masquerade MARTHA ..........................................................Thursday, November 13 | 9:30AM
Men (all ages) | Room 210 Norma Harger, 4925 Franklin Ave., Apt. 18, DM, 279.4648
STUDY: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat RUTH ............................................................... Thursday, November 13 | 12:30PM
Worship Team | Room 1125 Priscilla Meyers, 2509 Linda Dr., Urbandale, 270.89618
STUDY: Facing Your Giants SARAH .................................................................Tuesday, November 11 | 7:00PM
Prayer (all ages) | Room 100 Linda Revell, 10944 Hickory Dr., Clive, 224.7215
Ecclesiastes | Room 1238–1239 | Biblically Measured
STUDY: Learn about life and faith from the wisest man who ever lived.
Men’s Basketball League Tuesday, November 11
6:30 Lakers—Celtics
Other Groups 8:00 Rockets—Bulls
Experience, investigate, build and grow in your faith. We have
opportunities available during the week that include:
Alpha
Mondays | September 8–November 10 | 6:00–8:30pm | Back Door Holiday Worship Services and Schedule
Mark your calendar for the following special combined
Women in the Word
Life Principles from the New Testament Men of Faith worship services and fellowship events:
Tuesdays | September 9–April | 9:00–11:00AM | Rm 100 & 131 (Library) Sunday, November 23
MOPS—Mothers of Pre-Schoolers 10:00–10:30AM Fellowship Reception | Auditorium Foyer
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month | 9:00–11:00AM | Fellowship Hall 10:45AM Combined Thanksgiving Celebration Service
$6 per meeting | Facilitators: Miriam Hager, 251.6964, & Lisa Rhodes, 274.0832 Sunday, December 21
Beth Moore Study 9:15–9:45AM Fellowship Reception | Auditorium Foyer
Beloved Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John 10:00AM Combined Christmas Celebration Service
*Thursdays | September 11–November 20 | 9:10–11:10AM | Rm 108 Sunday, December 24
Thursdays | September 11–November 20 | 6:30–8:00PM | Rm 108 6:00 & 9:00PM Christmas Eve Service | Franklin Hall
*Childcare Provided Sunday, December 28
10:45AM Combined Year-end Worship Service
Sunday, January 4
10:45AM Combined 2009 Kick Off Worship Service

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 NOTES
Sunday, November 9, 2008
8:00AM Traditional & 10:45AM Celebration | Pastor Mike Rose
The Road to Renewed Relationships:
Process of Forgiveness
10:45AM The River | Pastor Curt De Graaff
Got Questions? What’s Wrong with this World?

Cedarville University Men’s Group to Sing November 16

Host Families Needed

We are excited to announce that the Cedarville University
Men’s Glee Club will provide all of the music for the Traditional
and Celebration services on Sunday morning, November 16.
Home to 3,000 Christian students, Cedarville is an accredited,
Christ-centered, Baptist university of arts, sciences, professional,
and graduate programs. Cedarville, located in southwestern
Ohio, is a Christ-centered learning community equipping
students for lifelong leadership and service through an education
marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth.
We invite you to support this Cedarville ministry in 2 ways.
First, a free-will offering will be received during the Traditional
and Celebration Services. Second, you can offer to host several
of these young men in your home.
We are looking for host families for 21 men. Here’s the
breakdown:
• We need 9 families to host 2 men each
• We need one additional family to host 3 men.
As a host family what would the expectations be?
• Pick up your guests at First Federated Church on Saturday
evening, November 15. The anticipated arrival time is ap-
proximately 8:00PM
• Provide a light meal for your guests on Saturday evening
(sloppy joes, nothing fancy!)
• Provide breakfast on Sunday morning.
• Bring your guests to the FFC Auditorium for rehearsal on
Sunday morning. They should arrive in the Auditorium by 7AM.
Interested?
If you are willing to host these student guests in your home
please call Julie at the church office at 255.2122 ASAP. Thanks
so much for your help.

The HUB (ages 18–24)

Sundays at 9:15AM— Meet in the HUB
for breakfast, worship and fellowship
with a great lesson thrown in for good measure!
Monday at 7:00PM—Bible studies.
HUB
SINGLES AGES 18-24

Girls meet at Friedrichs Coffee, 4632 86th, in Urbandale.

HUB
First Federated Church

SINGLES AGES 18-24

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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
Our Encouragement (In the Hospital, Upcoming Surgery/Procedures, Partial List of the Ongoing Needs of Our Members &
“But blessed are those who trust Regular Attenders)
in the Lord and have made the Lord
their hope and confidence. They Pray for Those Who Serve our Church
are like trees planted along a river
bank, with roots that reach deep
into the water. Such trees are not
bothered by the heat or worried by
long months of drought.
Their leaves stay green,
and they never stop producing
fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8

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 MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus Christ
Wayne & Miyako Meyer
Mission Board: Navigators
Location: Tsukuba, Japan
What do they do? Wayne and Miyako
led the campus ministry at Utsu-
nomiya National University for 20
years and have now begun a new
ministry at Tsukuba University.
Their goal is to reach, mentor and equip a new generation of
young men and women who will become laborers and leaders
for the advance of the Gospel throughout Japan and into Asia
and beyond. They also serve with a team to assist with short-
term summer projects, retreats, Bible studies and camps.
Praises:
• The foundation for their house has been poured and the
house should be completed by the end of February.
Prayer Requests:
• For God to give them a foundational group of men and
women, strong in faith and deeply committed to Christ.
• For students to be interested in studying the Bible and see it
as God’s Word and trust Christ as their Savior.
• That they will be patient and faithful to build into the lives
of men and women God has given.
• For Tsukuba to become a fruitful campus ministry with
students from every prefecture in Japan.
Dr. Bill Becknell
Mission Board: Agape Unlimited
Location: Moscow, Russia
What does he do? As a physician, Dr. Bill
serves with medical and lay people, forming
expedition teams that travel north to the
Arctic Tundra and Siberia. Teams supply
and distribute Agape Health Kits to the very
poor and share Christ with many who have never heard. Dr.
Bill is the first American to receive a Family Practice diplo-
ma from Russia. The ministry has helped start 44 churches
and the medical staff has grown to 53.
Praises:
• For their recent medical mission in Mongolia --many people
repented and accepted Christ as their Savior.
• For a Christian translator in Mongolia.
Prayer Requests:
• Plans and funds for another expedition to this remote area in
September 2009.
• For safety and good health as Dr. Bill shares the ministry in
the US and Canada.
• For more laborers to do medical programs in 100 remote
churches in Siberia. (They have an official written invita-
tion.)
First Federated Church
Kurt & Kathy Ritz
Mission Board:
Campus Crusade for Christ
Location: Pearland, Texas
What do they do? The Ritzs are
involved in evangelism, dis-
cipleship, leading students and
ministry at Rice University in Houston. Students there are
highly intellectual as almost half were either the valedicto-
rian or salutatorian of their senior class in high school. Kurt
seeks to engage their intellect in the areas of apologetics
and in-depth Bible study. Kathy is the daughter of Daryl and
Darlene Adams.
Praises:
• Life is back to normal for the most part after damage from
Hurricane Ike.
Prayer Requests:
• For Rene who has always been somewhat religious, but never
been able to really trust in God.
• For Felix, raised in a Christian home but with lots of ques-
tions.
• For Kurt to play a role in helping them know God more and
that they would be willing to entrust their hearts to Him.
• For God to continue to open up opportunities to share the Gospel.
• For wisdom as parents.
Dick & Char Griffiths
Mission Board: TEAM
Location: Racine, Wisconsin/ Papua,
Indonesia
What do they do? Leaving for Dutch
New Guinea in 1956, they opened
the Hatam tribal ministry interior,
building an airstrip at Minyambou,
reducing the languages to writing,
and teaching simple Bible stories to primitive people bound
in superstition. God’s Spirit moved in what is called a fetish
movement. They joy of the Gospel spread along family lines
and whole villages trusted Christ, with great desire to learn
God’s Word and to be able to read it themselves. Dick’s main
work has been translation--Char’s has been Hatam literacy.
Praises:
• The Hatam Bible text (Genesis-Revelation) has been completed
and Rev. Simson is in Jakarta doing the final text proofread.
Prayer Requests:
• For Simson’s health; for his accurate completion of the
proofreading by the end of November.
• For the printers as they begin proof-filming in December.
• For the “health” of printers and printing machines.
• For the binding and delivery of these precious books to Ma-
nokwari on the island province in Papua, likely in January ’09.
7 Sunday, November 9, 2008

Hangtimes
Nov 9—Madagascar 2—Movie Night
Nov 16—Turkey Fest 7th–12th Grades
Nov 23—None, Turkey Weekend
Nov 30—Howland Home—FOOTBALL!
TODAY:
Madagascar 2
We like to move it, move it!!! Join us immediately following
the 10:45 worship service, and carpool together to Jordan Creek
Town Center. Here we will eat at the food court and go see a
2:00ish showing of Madagascar 2.
It should be awesome! Cost: $6
Have You…
The clock is ticking for those of you who have NOT
done the following:
 Have you paid $75 for SH Turkey Trek? If your answer is no
and you plan to attend, turn your money in now!
 Turned in your $50 deposit for Senior Ski Trip?
Don’t miss these great events, gang!
What’s Going On?
Heirborn Website/facebook
We have an Heirborn teen working hard to keep our website
and Facebook updated with all of the Heirborn events and
activities! Check them out and look for weekly updates! Heirborn
members are encouraged to have a facebook as that is one of the
many ways we communicate.
Heirborn Prayer Cards
Would you like to know how you can be praying for the
students in Heirborn? Pick up a prayer card! Each card has the
student’s picture, name and interests. You can be praying for each
one throughout the year! Our students need our prayers in their
school lives and as they grow in their walk with Christ. Contact
Howie today! mhowland@firstfederated.org or 255.2122
Dodge Ball
Mondays | 6:30–8:00PM *NEW TIME*
Yep! We’re bringing it back! We have weekly match-ups on
Monday nights, 6:30–8:00PM. Parents and youth leaders are
welcome too! (basically anyone who loves dodge ball). Look for
Heirborn vs. Hub match-ups during the school year!
For Moms—Moms’ Prayer Group
Wednesdays | 5:30–6:15PM| RM 131 (Library)
Facilitators: Lori Blake & Julie Harper
If you are a mother of a senior / junior high youth, this is a
wonderful opportunity for you to get together with other moms
for encouragement and to pray for our youth. You can pick up a
meal in Fellowship Hall and join us in prayer.
Turn in Your Schedules
Parents and/or teens please turn in, email, or call Howie
with fall event schedules. The Howlands want to see your ball
games, show choir concerts, etc… but we need to know when
the events are, MHowland@FirstFederated.org
First Federated Church
Wednesday Night Study | It’s Not About Me
Teens may purchase their own copy of It’s Not About Me:
Teen Edition for $8. See Howie or Julie to purchase the book.
This is our study on Wednesday nights, beginning Oct. 8. We
make every effort to summarize the book to students who do not
purchase them, but the study is all the more valuable if the teens
participate on their own as well.
Turkey Fest!
Sunday, November 16 | 4:00PM
This is something new - sign up to bring turkey, mashed
potatoes, stuffin’ and pies, all the good stuff that goes with a
Thanksgiving dinner. We’ll eat & have a great night of fellowship
together with the folks from 60 plus. Then we’ll have a time of
worship and thankfulness together singing hymns they love and
songs we love.
Turkey Trek! | Nov. 14–16
The winter retreat has moved! It is now back where it belongs
as the beloved TURKEY TREK! We are going to Hidden Acres
for an awesome retreat. Be ready to encounter the Lord and work
together. Now included: gym, pool, and so much more! Sign-up
in the Back Door! (SH Only) Chaperones / youth parents needed
for this event. Cost is $75. Deposit was due Nov 1: $25
In December
Girls/Guys Night Out
December 14 | 6:30–9:00PM
Girls: We will exchange names and you have the opportunity
buy a $5–$10 toy inspired by the teen girl whose name you draw.
Bring it wrapped that night to reveal the gift… but ultimately
the gift will go to a child in need in the Des Moines area. Bring
Christmas goodies! Guys: Lets go do some broomball baby!
Parents & youth leaders are needed for both events.
Christmas Parties
JH | Friday, December 12 | 6–9PM
SH | Friday, December 19 | 6–9PM
Hard to believe it, but the Christmas parties are only a month
away! We’ll meet at the Backdoor. Be thinking about white
elephant gifts to exchange, plus caroling, Christmas goodies, hot
chocolate & cider!
Senior Ski Trip
December 27–31
Hey there class of 2008! You’ve spent up to six years in the
youth group trenches and now comes a really cool payoff. Come
join us for this year’s Senior Ski Trip to Wausau, WI. Consider par-
ticipating in the work projects to earn your way there. Information
is available in the Backdoor. Ten Bible studies on life after high
school are incorporated in this exciting trip. Cost: $400.
Upcoming
November
Movie Night | Madagascar 2 ...................................................................................9
SH Turkey Trek (Retreat) ................................................................................. 14–16
Turkey Fest ..................................................................................................................16
Howland Home—Football .................................................................................. 30
December
SMT meeting ................................................................................................................7
JH Christmas Party ...................................................................................................12
Girls/Guys night out ................................................................................................14
8 Sunday, November 9, 2008
 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
KZ Church Do You See What I See?
We need to practice, get training, learn Rehearsals have begun for this year’s
from people that know more than we do. . . Christmas production, but there’s still time
Are we talking about basketball? Football??? to join us. All K-6th graders are invited to
What are we talking about?? KNOWING be a part of the choir—no auditions neces-
God’s Word, that’s what! 2 Timothy 2:15 sary. Choir rehearsal will be held in Room
encourages us to be able to present ourselves 240 (that’s the KZ Church room) from
to God approved. . .not ashamed. . . one who correctly handles 10:30 until 11:15AM. Parents, please pick
the word of truth. Today in KZ Church, we were challenged to up your children from their Sunday School classrooms and bring
remember that we need to be growing in our faith by having a them directly to the KZ Church room for rehearsal. KZ Church
strong foundation in God’s Word. That means to read it, memo- will take place immediately following rehearsal. (Note: Rehears-
rize it, think about it, talk about it, ask questions about it. . .you als for the drama portions of the Christmas production will be
get the idea! held on Sunday afternoons.)

All K-4th graders are invited to join us in KZ Church, whether
your family is attending the Celebration Service or The River.
Follow the colored footprints up the stairs to Room 240.
New Arrival
Rick and Barb McCargar are the proud
grandparents of Dylan Christopher Fernan-
dez. Dylan was born October 6 and is the
fourth child of the McCargars’ daughter Heather and her husband
full color layered version
Chris. The family lives in Orlando, Florida. Welcome to our
extended Federated family, little one!
basic one color version
a fresh-water worship experience
10.26b&wWhere
version Did I Come From?
11.2 Why Am I Here?
11.9 What’s Wrong with This World?
11.16 Why Can’t the Human Family Get Along?
Sundays | 10:45AM | Franklin Hall
Be sure to pick up an updated and combined schedule which
includes rehearsal times for all participants. They are posted
throughout the building and are available at the Welcome Cen-
ters, as well as the Children’s Ministry office and the Children’s
Registation Station.
The performance date is Sunday, December 21, 10:00AM.
Thank a Volunteer
Doesn’t it make you feel good when
someone says “Thank you!” to you? We
think it would make a special volunteer
feel good, too, especially during this
Thanksgiving month. Even though they
are doing what they do because they
love the Lord and His people and not for
praise, they deserve our thanks.
So…try to think of some way to let
your Sunday School teacher, AWANA
leader, nursery worker or other favorite
volunteer know you love and appreciate
them. Maybe you could draw a picture or
make a card or bake goodies for them. Be creative and have fun
with this. Just remember how important it is to say “Thank you!”

The Road to Renewed Relationships

Sunday Mornings | 8:00AM & 10:45AM | Auditorium
10/19 When Giving Up is Winning
10/26 The Power of Forgiveness
11/2 The Purpose of Forgiveness
11/9 The Process of Forgiveness
11/16 The Platform for Forgiveness
11/30 A Rock that Blocks God’s Blessing

First Federated Church 9 Sunday, November 9, 2008

 UPCOMING EVENTS OTHER NEWS
Wednesday Night Meal Sympathy
Fellowship Hall | 5-6:15PM Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who
Children (age 2-12) $2 | Adults $3 | Family $10 have lost loved ones recently:
Make reservations on the Care & Communication Card or call the
The family and friends of Dorothy Johnson who died
church office before noon on Mondays.
Nov. 12: Beef Burger, Macaroni & Cheese, Oriental Coleslaw, Dessert October 30.

November Thank You

Code Blue Rally (Auditorium) .......................................................................................15 Dear Federated Family,
Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Collection..........................................16 We are overwhelmed and extremely thankful for the support
Cedarville University Men’s Glee Club (Traditional & Celebration Services) .............16 we have received from the church. Thank you for the many cards,
No Regular 9:15AM Sunday Activities................................................................ 23 meals, hugs, words of encouragement, childcare and prayer.
Fellowship Reception (Auditorium Foyer | 10:00–10:30AM) ........................................... 23 God’s love has been showered upon us through his people. Thank
Combined Thanksgiving Celebration (Auditorium | Combined Service 10:45AM)...... 23 you so much. Dan and Renee Danhauer
No Regular Wednesday Night Activities (Thanksgiving Break) ........................... 26
Building Closed (Thanksgiving) .........................................................................27 & 28
I would like to thank you all for the cards, prayers and con-
Communion (Traditional & Celebration Services)............................................................... 30
cern for me when I was in the hospital. Also for Pastor Bill Green
December and his wife when they were down with my family and the visit
Journey Bound Quartet Southern Gospel Christmas (Auditorium | 6:00PM) ........6 he made in the hospital. God bless you all. Robert Marean
Congregational Meeting (Franklin Hall | 6:00PM) .........................................................7
No Regular 9:15AM Sunday Activities.................................................................21 Thanksgiving Food Baskets
Fellowship Reception (Auditorium Foyer | 9:15–9:45AM) ................................................21 Thanksgiving food baskets will again
Combined Christmas Celebration (Auditorium | Combined Service 10:00AM) .............21 be available this year. All members and
Christmas Eve Services (Franklin Hall | 5PM & 7PM) ...................................................... 24 regular attenders and those recommended by
Combined Year-end Worship Service (Auditorium | Combined Service 10:45AM) ...... 28 members and regular attenders are eligible
to receive a basket. These baskets are available because of your
gifts to the Deacons Fund. You must turn names in to the church
MOPS This Week office at 255.2122 by November 14. No names will be accepted
Tuesday, November 11 | 9-11:15AM after that date. Boxes must be picked up on Saturday, November
Fellowship Hall 22, between 8:00AM and 9:00AM from the auditorium foyer.
Tuesday is the MOPS Olympics, Please note that those recommending someone for a basket are
and a craft from the last meeting.
asked to pick up the basket and deliver it to the recipient.

Your Help Is Needed

International Day of Prayer for Food Pantry Sunday is November 16. Your
the Persecuted Church donations of food are very important to this
ministry. Donations have been low in past
November 16, 2008 months. Won’t you please help us?
Sign Up at Mission Center The following items are needed:
Join us to pray for our Christian Canned fruits & vegetables Small jars of peanut butter
brothers and sisters who are perse- Cereal Boxed potato mixes
cuted and martyred around the world.
Muffin mixes Pudding & Jell-O mixes
Stop by the Mission Center in the
west side of foyer today and sign up Board Nominations
at the Jail Wall for a 15 minute time Our constitution calls for a period of time near the end of each
frame. Prayer guides provided. year when the current board leadership solicits congregational
Two hundred million are suffering recommendations of individuals qualified to serve on the church
for their faith in Jesus Christ every boards. We will be accepting your input on this between now
day, yet they remain largely forgotton and December 1 in preparation for next year’s election of board
by the western church. Imagine look- members.
ing over your shoulder as you studied If you would like to recommend someone for consideration,
the Bible or worshipped in church. Imagine that, if caught, you please submit their name, in written form, as well as the position
could be jailed, beaten, or even killed. Around the world, this is a you believe they are qualified to serve. These may be submitted
stark reality as Christians are persecuted daily. to Tom Hefner in the church office. You may also e-mail sugges-
Check out these websites for more information: tions to THefner@FirstFederated.org.
www.persecution.com | Voice of the Martyrs
www.opendoorsusa.org | Open Doors
www.persecution.org | Persecuted Church

First Federated Church 10 Sunday, November 9, 2008