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Guests!
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Shoes for Christmas

By Tracy Griess
“Mom, my toes are scrunched in my shoes.”
“Mom, there is a hole in the bottom of my shoe.”
“Mom, my feet get wet when it rains.” Parents,
have you heard any of these? At this time of year it
seems that our kids are growing out of their coats,
shoes and other clothing. In the last couple of
weeks, I have had several conversations with friends and neigh-
bors about needing to get new shoes or
coats for our kids. The next part of the
conversation turns to how expensive
everything is getting. But we run
out over the weekend and get
our kids what is needed.
Unfortunately, there
are other children
who just don’t get
those new shoes.
We at First
Federated have been
blessed in so many ways,
and God calls us to share what we have with those who are less
fortunate. This Christmas First Federated is concentrating on
two all-church Christmas projects. Today you see the brightly
wrapped shoe boxes which are the completion of our worldwide
project, Operation Christmas Child. Next Sunday we launch the
second project which will provide shoes to local children living
in the Oakridge apartment complex. As you know, we have been
partnering with this community as we seek to demonstrate the
love of Christ in very concrete ways.
Next Sunday, before and after the Thanksgiving Celebration,
there will be a Christmas tree decorated with paper shoes located
in the main foyer. Each shoe has the name and information
about an Oakridge child. You may select a shoe and register
your choice at the table located near the tree. Then choose to
either purchase tennis shoes yourself ($15 or less) or donate $15
for us to purchase shoes. On November 30, December 7 and 14,
additional shoe trees will be located near Franklin Hall and next
to the Children’s Registration Station.
The last step in this awesome sharing opportunity will be on
December 21 at our Federated Family Christmas. We have in-
vited all of the Oakridge children and their families to attend our
Christmas celebration that morning. There will be a small recep-
tion after the service in the main foyer where we will distribute
the shoes. For those of you who have looked forward to our
traditional distribution of the in-gathering of gifts, you will have
a similar opportunity. Immediately following the reception here
at church, we will deliver any shoes that are left to the Oakridge
residents who were not able to attend the service.
Please pray this week and ask God how you might be involved
in blessing the children at Oakridge this Christmas.

Operation
Christmas
Child
Shoe Box Collection | TODAY | Nov. 16
Bring your completed shoe boxes to the tables in the auditorium
foyer or outside Franklin Hall.
Monetary contributions are also welcome. Help Samaritan’s Purse
reach its goal of sharing God’s love with 8 million children this
year…one shoe box at a time.
Forgot your shoe box? Please bring it to the church office this week.

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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
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 in the foyer immediately following the
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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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 WEEKLY NEWSPAPER
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the church staff. FFC reserves the right to edit submissions for length. Deacon of the Month
Disclaimer: Larry Harker, 255.2122 ext 139
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printed in this newspaper, unless otherwise stated. All items published are members and attenders of this fellowship. Should you have a
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Production Artist ................................................................................ Lynne McKee Deaconess of the Month
Missions Editor .......................................................................................Jean Crabbs Cindi Murphy | 277.2040
Prayer Bulletin Editor ............................................................................Julie Denger Our Deaconesses are available to the women of the church in
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Folding, Cutting, & Distribution ......................... Robert W. Marean & Bob Hulling listening ear and someone to pray with you, please call Cindi.

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 ADULT GROUPS
Sunday Mornings | 9:15–10:30AM Other Groups
Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs) Experience, investigate, build and grow in your faith. We have
Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships are opportunities available during the week that include:
a great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith. We Women in the Word
have a variety of opportunities available that include: Life Principles from the New Testament Men of Faith
The HUB (ages 18-24) | Room 244 Tuesdays | September 9–April | 9:00–11:00AM | Rm 100 & 131 (Library)
STUDY: Life applications from God’s Word MOPS—Mothers of Pre-Schoolers
The Channel (ages 25–35) | Room 149 Second and fourth Tuesday of each month | 9:00–11:00AM | Fellowship Hall
STUDY: Related to The River’s message $6 per meeting | Facilitators: Miriam Hager, 251.6964, & Lisa Rhodes, 274.0832
Connections (born in the 1970s) | Room 220S Beth Moore Study
Beloved Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John
Homebuilders (born in the 1960s) | Room 1250–1251
STUDY: Way of the Master: Learn how to impact the eternity of others
*Thursdays | September 11–November 20 | 9:10–11:10AM | Rm 108
Thursdays | September 11–November 20 | 6:30–8:00PM | Rm 108
Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241
*Childcare Provided
STUDY: Philippians
Koinonia (all ages) | Room 1252–1253
STUDY: “One Another” series
Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00PM
Join us in prayer, fellowship and fun as we connect with others
Ezra (all ages) | Room 1118 and grow in our faith. We have a variety of opportunities avail-
STUDY: Verse by verse study of II Timothy, Titus able that include:
Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247 The Way of the Master
STUDY: Prayer study September 10–December 3 | Rm 1254-55
Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105 For Men—Quest for Authentic Manhood
STUDY: Things which become sound doctrine September 10–December 3 | Rm 1250-51
Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255 For All—Prayer Community
STUDY: One anothers Ongoing | Rm 1244–1247 | Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose
W.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116 For Moms—Moms’ Prayer Group
STUDY: II Chronicles & Daniel: Develop Solomon’s wisdom and Daniel’s faith Ongoing | 5:30–6:15PM | Rm 100
Women (all ages) | Room 208 For Women—Falling in Love with Jesus
STUDY: Having a Mary Spirit or Beyond the Masquerade Began October 29 | 6:30–8PM | Rm 1240-41
Men (all ages) | Room 210 Card Ministry
STUDY: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat 1:00-3:00PM | Rm 139
Worship Team | Room 1125
STUDY: Facing Your Giants Men’s Basketball League Tuesday, November 18
Prayer (all ages) | Room 100 6:30 Celtics—Bulls
Ecclesiastes | Room 1238–1239 | Biblically Measured 8:00 Lakers—Rockets
STUDY: Learn about life and faith from the wisest man who ever lived.

HUB
SINGLES AGES 18-24
The HUB (ages 18–24)
Sundays at 9:15AM— Meet
in the HUB for breakfast,
worship and fellowship with

HUB
a great lesson thrown in for
good measure!
Monday at 7:00PM—Bible
studies.
SINGLES AGES
Girls meet 18-24
at Friedrichs
Coffee, 4632 86th, in
Urbandale.
Nov 23, from 9:15 to 10:15:
Thanksgiving breakfast bash

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 Praying for the NOTES
Persecuted Church Sunday, November 16, 2008
November 16, 2008 8:00AM Traditional & 10:45AM Celebration | Pastor Mike Rose
Join with us today in praying for The Road to Renewed Relationships: Platform for Forgiveness
the millions of Christians who suffer 10:45AM The River | Pastor Curt De Graaff
persecution around the world. When Got Questions? Why Can’t the Human Family Get Along?
those of the persecuted Church are
asked what they need most, their first
response is “pray for us!” They find
strength in knowing that we have
not forgotten them, and that we are
praying that they will hold fast to
their faith.
Compelling Facts
• North Korea: The world’s worst persecutor of Christians.
• Saudi Arabia: Practicing Christianity can lead to death by
stoning or beheading.
• China: Over 90% of Christians worship in hidden/underground
churches.
• Gaza Strip: There is only one Christian church left and
membership is less than 100.
• Algeria: One fourth the size of TX, and only 3% Christian.
• Iran: Third worst persecutor of Christians. 69 languages and only
3 with a completed Bible.
• Maldives: It is believed there are less than 500 Christians living
there.
• Sudan: Open preaching is punished by beatings or prison.
• Pakistan: Christians are less than 1.7% of the population, and
70% are the poorest of the poor.
• Turkey: It is estimated that there are 1,100 Christian missionaries
living in the country!
From Open Doors. www.OpenDoorsUSA.org (Brother Andrew)

Holiday Worship Services and Schedule

Sunday, November 23
10:00–10:30AM Fellowship Reception | Auditorium Foyer
10:45AM Combined Thanksgiving Celebration Service
Sunday, December 21
9:15–9:45AM Fellowship Reception | Auditorium Foyer
10:00AM Combined Christmas Celebration Service
Wednesday, December 24
6:00 & 9:00PM Christmas Eve Service | Franklin Hall
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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 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)
Our Encouragement Pray for those with Physical Needs
“The temptations in your (In the Hospital, Upcoming Surgery/Procedures, Partial List of the Ongoing Needs of Our Members &
life are no different from Regular Attenders)
what others experience. And Pray for Those Who Serve our Church
God is faithful. He will not
allow the temptation to be
more than you can stand.
When you are tempted, he
will show you a way out so
that you can endure.”
1 Corinthians 10:13

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 MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus Christ
Beth Lamb
Mission Board: Child Evangelism Fellowship
Location: Sioux City, Iowa
What does she do? Beth is CEF’s State Coordi-
nator, formerly Siouxland Chapter Director.
CEF’s threefold purpose is to evangelize
children, disciple them in the Word of
God and establish them in a local Bible-teaching church.
Christian Youth in Action trains teens to share the Gospel at
5-Day Clubs in the summer; Mailbox Club is a safe website
for children; after school Good News Clubs reach many for
Christ.
Praise:
• For nearly 4,000 kids reached in CEF ministry last year
across Iowa.
Prayer Requests:
• For Beth as she travels and leads the ministry in Iowa.
• For more workers (staff and volunteers).
• For financial needs to be met in each chapter and the state.
• For more Good News Club workers and committee members.
• For unchurched Good News Club kids to start attending a
Bible teaching church.
• For school superintendents to be cooperative when asked to
have a Good News Club in their school district.
Don & Paula Cabeen
Mission Board: TEAM
Location: Seville, Spain
What do they do? Having served for
eleven years as Field Leader in
Spain, the Cabeens now serve with
a church planting team targeting
the establishment of a church in the
town of Osuna (pop. 18,000 with
no evangelical church.) This church will eventually serve as
a center for reaching 15 other towns in the area. They also
air a TV program, “Encuentros de Esperanza” on the local
station in Puebla.
Praise:
• For Corrie Francis, a professional animator working with
them this month.
Prayer Requests:
• For Corrie as she helps revamp the introduction to their TV
program.
• For good results from a recent workshop to help them pre-
pare the TV program more effectively.
• For good health and safety as they make their trip to Las
Vegas for 2 weeks to see their children and families.
• For the trip to be a time of making some special memories
as a family. (First time they will all be together in 4 years).
First Federated Church
Lee & Michelle Sonius
Mission Board: HCJB Global
Location: Accra, Ghana
What do they do? Lee is Re-
gional Director for Sub-Sa-
haran Africa. HCJB’s goal
is to work in partnership
with other ministries to start Christian FM radio stations in
Africa. This involves fund raising, installation of studio equip-
ment, training and on-going technical support. Their new
focus for Africa is integrating health care with radio ministry.
Michelle is responsible for HCJB hospitality in Ghana.
Praises:
• For the blessing of having both sets of their parents with
them for Thanksgiving this year.
• Tuition needs for TJ and Kyle’s first semester were met.
• For their new bookkeeper, Francis.
• For the three radio licenses Theovision (their partner minis-
try) has received in Ghana.
• For the peace Ghana currently experiences.
Prayer Requests:
• For preparations for their first medical work team arriving in
March of ’09.
• For national presidential elections on December 7th—for
peace and a smooth transition.
• For Michelle as she hosts a Beth Moore Bible study in their
home this fall.
David & Vreni
Closed Country
What do they do? David is International Research and Strategy
Associate for their mission board. His duties involve a com-
bination of travel, study, writing, correspondence from home
and on-the-field teaching, research, discussion and counsel. He
is responsible for missiological research, strategic planning,
teaching and missiological reflection and writing. Vreni, a
homemaker, also serves with David in their local church.
Praise:
• For their three week visit to the US.
Prayer Requests:
• For their 2 younger children at university in the States.
• For their oldest daughter’s job search.
• For David’s work involving decisions and spiritual commit-
ments made by teens through their mission’s teen ministry.
• For wisdom in assessing the teen ministry as David visits
other countries.
• For Vreni as she considers how to be involved in serving
refugee families in their area.
• For Vreni as she continues to look into part-time employ-
ment possibilities.
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Hangtimes
Nov 16—Turkey Fest
Nov 23—None, Turkey Weekend 7th–12th Grades
Nov 30—Howland Home—FOOTBALL!
TODAY:
Turkey Fest! | 4:00PM
Come and bring mashed potatoes, stuffin’, 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.
Have You?
The clock is ticking for those of you who have NOT
done the following:
 Turned in your $50 deposit for Senior Ski Trip.
Don’t miss this great event, 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.
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: Let’s 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
Turkey Fest ..................................................................................................................16
Howland Home—Football .................................................................................. 30
December
SMT meeting ................................................................................................................7
JH Christmas Party ...................................................................................................12
Girl’s/Guy’s night out ..............................................................................................14
SH Christmas Party ..................................................................................................19
Senior High Trip ................................................................................................. 27-31
Financial Report
Attendance 11/09/08 General Fund Offering
8:00AM ......................................... 276 Last Week
10:45AM .......................................722 Weekly Need ........................ $34,419
Budgeted Missions: Offering ................................$27,558
Shortage...............................($6,861)
Year to Date: 9/1/08–present
Need .....................................$54,231 Year to Date: 9/1/08–present
Offering ................................$52,322 Need ................................... $344,190
Shortage...............................($1,909) Offering ..............................$316,152
Mortgage Shortage.............................($28,038)
Current Balance .................. $355,628
Next Payment November 25
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 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
KZ Church Thank a Volunteer
Today in KZ Church we talked about the Doesn’t it make you feel good when
value of God’s Word. There is NOTHING someone says “Thank you!” to you? We
more valuable than the Bible – nothing, not think it would make a special volunteer
even gold or silver. That was hard for some feel good, too, especially during this
kids to comprehend. We also solved a little Thanksgiving month. Even though they
riddle. See if you can get this. If not, ask your are doing what they do because they
child to explain the answer to you! “How can you have more love the Lord and His people and not for
money by getting rid of some?” (Hint: Matthew 25) praise, they deserve our thanks.
So…try to think of some way to let
All K-4th graders are invited to join us in KZ Church, whether your Sunday School teacher, AWANA
your family is attending the Celebration Service or The River. leader, nursery worker or other favorite
Follow the colored footprints up the stairs to Room 240. volunteer know you love and appreciate
them. Maybe you could draw a picture
Do You See What I See? or make a card or bake goodies for them.
Choir Rehearsals Be creative and have fun with this. Just remember how important
Remember, choir rehearsal for the Christ- it is to say “Thank you!”
mas productions will be held in Room 240
(that’s the KZ Church room) from 10:30AM
until 11:15AM today. Parents, please pick
up your children from their Sunday School
classrooms and bring them directly to the KZ Church room for
rehearsal. KZ Church will take place immediately following
rehearsal.
Drama Rehearsals
Rehearsals for the drama portions of the Christmas produc-
tion will be held on Sunday afternoons. 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 Centers, as well as the Children’s
Ministry office and the Children’s Registation Station.
Presentation
Invite your friends and family for this special Christmas
production on Sunday, December 21, 10:00AM.

a fresh-water worship experience

Sundays | 10:45AM | Franklin Hall

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

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 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 19: Meatloaf, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner
Rolls, Dessert
Many thanks to the Cedarville University Men’s Glee Club for providing
60 Plus | Tuesday, November 18 all of the music for the Traditional and Celebration services today.
11:00AM Program | 12:00PM Lunch | Fellowship Hall
Home to 3,000 Christian students, Cedarville is an accredited,
Three years ago, November 2005, we had John, Barb, and Christ-centered, Baptist university of arts, sciences, professional, and
Jimmy Trier to tell us the story of Jimmy’s brain bleed and sub- graduate programs. Cedarville, located in southwestern Ohio, is a
sequent paralysis. They were thankful that he even lived through Christ-centered learning community equipping students for lifelong
that time. Three years have now leadership and service through an education marked by excellence
passed and Jimmy has made and grounded in biblical truth. www.cedarville.edu
much progress, and recently
has been to a St. Paul children’s
hospital for a new procedure that
OTHER NEWS
has given hope for an even better
recovery. They will be here to
Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who
update us on their journey that
have lost loved ones recently:
brings much thanksgiving in their family. You’ll enjoy their story,
and you may also have a story you would be willing to share of Abu Bangura at the death of his brother, Abdul Bangura.
your own thanksgiving. We’ll have a “Thankful” time!
The meal will be a nice Thanksgiving meal that you won’t
Thank You
A special “Thank You” to all who participated in our Fall
want to miss! To make your reservation call Colleen at the
All-Church Clean-Up this year. Great strides were made in pre-
church office, 255.2122, by noon on Monday, December 17.
paring our facility and grounds for the upcoming winter season.
Cost: $3 per person.
Check out the new and improved look along our west property
November line! It was encouraging to watch the families that participated
No Regular 9:15AM Sunday Activities................................................................ 23 and just how much fun the kids actually had cleaning up our
Fellowship Reception (Auditorium Foyer | 10:00–10:30AM) ........................................... 23 grounds. We hope we’ll see you next spring when we prepare
Combined Thanksgiving Celebration (Auditorium | Combined Service 10:45AM)...... 23 for the summer season.
No Regular Wednesday Night Activities (Thanksgiving Break) ........................... 26 NOTE: There are still projects that you could help us with now.
Building Closed (Thanksgiving) .........................................................................27 & 28 Please contact me via the Business Office and we can help match
Communion (Traditional & Celebration Services)............................................................... 30
your talents with a special project.
December Gary Jaehnel, Facility Manager
Journey Bound Quartet Southern Gospel Christmas (Auditorium | 6:00PM) ........6 Dear Friends, We want to express our gratitude to you all
Congregational Meeting (Franklin Hall | 6:00PM) .......................................................14 for your compassion, hospital visits, flowers, memorial gifts,
No Regular 9:15AM Sunday Activities.................................................................21
food, cards, prayers and support during Gil’s hospitalization and
Fellowship Reception (Auditorium Foyer | 9:15–9:45AM) ................................................21
Combined Christmas Celebration (Auditorium | Combined Service 10:00AM) .............21 his going to his prepared heavenly home. The family of God
No Regular Wednesday Night Activities (Christmas Break) ................................ 24 wrapped their arms around us and we could feel the presence of
Christmas Eve Services (Franklin Hall | 6PM & 9PM) ...................................................... 24 our Lord. When we couldn’t find the words to pray, you prayed
Building Closed (Christmas) ....................................................................................... 25 for us. Thank you so much.
Combined Year-end Worship Service (Auditorium | Combined Service 10:45AM) ...... 28 Love in Christ, Marge Egger and Family
No Regular Wednesday Night Activities (Christmas Break) .................................31
Board Nominations
January Our constitution calls for a period of time near the end of
Building Closed (New Year’s) .........................................................................................1 each year when the current board leadership solicits congrega-
Combined 2009 Kick Off Worship Service (Auditorium | Combined Service 10:45AM) .........4 tional recommendations of individuals qualified to serve on the
Alpha Begins ................................................................................................................5
church boards. We will be accepting your input on this between
Regular Wednesday Night Activities Resume .................................................7
Moody Chorale .........................................................................................................18 now and December 1 in preparation for next year’s election of
board members.
February If you would like to recommend someone for consideration,
FFC Board Elections................................................................................................ 22 please submit their name, in written form, as well as the position
you believe they are qualified to serve. These may be submitted
March to Tom Hefner in the church office. You may also e-mail sugges-
Daylight Savings Time Begins ...............................................................................8 tions to THefner@FirstFederated.org.
First Federated Church 10 Sunday, November 16, 2008