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Jesus and Temptation Help to Win

By Mike Rose, Senior Pastor
By Aaron Baugher and Mike Rose, Senior Pastor
Did you look at the title above? Those two words, “Jesus”
Caleb’s Cause, a citywide men’s ministry, will be starting
and “Temptation,” do not seem to go together. What could Jesus
Freedom Groups on Thursday, January 14, 2010, 6:00 to 8:00PM
possibly know about temptation? He is the sinless Son of God.
at Zion Lutheran Church and runs for 16 weeks. The vision of
True enough, but Jesus knows a lot about temptation as we will
Freedom Group is freeing hearts of men from the bonds of sexual
see in today’s message. In His humanity, Jesus had to deal with
addiction through experiencing a new-found relationship with a
the temptation to sin. Hebrews 4:15 says He “…understands our
redeeming God while gaining more profound relationships with
weaknesses, for He faced all of the same temptations we do, yet
family, friends and other men. Freedom Groups will be led by
He did not sin.” As I shared last week, Jesus did not cheat by
our own Aaron Baugher and Rick Elgersma. Freedom Group
bringing His divine attributes into His body. He had to grow,
can be a benefit to men at all levels of sexual addictions. This is
learn, make difficult choices and face temptation like us. But He
a great opportunity for men to find freedom and victory in their
did not sin.
lives and a new intimacy with Jesus! Men, do not miss out on a
Two things are significant in Jesus being victorious over sin.
chance to find the healing your heart has so long desired. Start
First, He knew the Scriptures. That means He knew God’s will
the journey now! Zion Lutheran Church is located at 4300 Beaver
for Him. Second, He chose to allow the Scripture to be His
Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310.
blueprint for living and He aligned His life with its truth. He
knew and He chose. Sounds simple, but we all know that it isn’t.
Choosing God’s will over our own will always be difficult in this
world, but difficult does not equate to impossible.
Through Jesus, sin’s power to control us has been broken
Alpha Is Coming! Will you be there?

(Romans 6:6-7) and we are indwelled by the Holy Spirit. In the What is Alpha?
power of the Holy Spirit, and with the knowledge of God’s Word, Anyone interested in learning more about the Christian faith.
we can choose to obey rather than sin. Alpha is a place where no question is seen as too simple or
As I have imperfectly walked this path I’ve discovered too hostile.
something interesting. The more I obey, the easier it becomes to
Who is Alpha for?
obey. In like manner, the more I disobey, the easier it becomes to
disobey and sin. God has given His children strong tools to aid New Christians.
them in defeating temptation, not the least of which is a personal Newcomers to the church.
audience with Him to request His divine power to triumph over People interested in investigating Chris-
temptation. tianity.
Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to “…come boldly to the throne Christians who want to brush up on the
of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we basics.
will find grace to help us when we need it.” Never forget that What happens at Alpha?
temptation is not only an opportunity to sin, but it’s also an There is a dinner.
opportunity to demonstrate the righteousness of Christ through Then there is a video with topics like:
obedience. Who is Jesus?
Why did Jesus die?
ALPHA FALL SESSION ATTENDEES! Why and how do I pray?
Please join us Monday night, January 11 for the kick-off of the Alpha Who is the Holy Spirit?
winter session. Bring a friend or family member and have them see After each video there is a small group time for everyone to
you get your certificate for attending the fall session! Start time is discuss any questions or issues they have from the video.
the same – 6 pm in the Back Door. Look forward to seeing you! When does it start?
The first session will start tomorrow, January 11. We begin
at 6:00 PM in the Backdoor and finish around 8:30 PM. Make
plans to join us. For more information contact Pat Anderson at
255.2122 Ex. 129.
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 WELCOME TO FIRST FEDERATED CHURCH!
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!
Have Questions? Celebration Welcome Children’s
If you have any questions, simply ask someone wearing a
name tag with “Here to Help” on it or visit the Welcome Center
Guest Center Registration
Reception
in the foyer.
North Parking Lot Station
Guest Reception
If you are visiting with us for the first time or have just
recently started attending First Federated Church, we cordially
invite you to a reception immediately following the service (see Resource 115

Center
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map for locations). We would love to have the opportunity to WEST GYM

meet you, get to know you better, and answer any questions you
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Fill Out the Care & Communication Card
If you have never completed a Care and Communication Card,
please take a moment to do so. This allows us, as a church family, PARISH
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to better know your needs and how we can serve you. The Care
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out the card completely and leave at the end of your pew, give to an
usher, or hand it in at the Guest Reception.
Thank you for taking the time to visit First Federated Church. KZ Church
If you are not presently a member of a Bible teaching church, we
invite you to join our church family.

If You Have Children, Visit the Children’s

DOCK 142A
SW Entrance
South Entrance

Ministry Registration Station

A.E.D.
M Men Restroom
South Parking Lot
W Women Restroom

Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving

Children’s Ministry staff. Our children’s programs provide qual-
ity care and learning for kids of all ages.
If your child has not already been enrolled in our Children’s
Ministry, a quick visit to the Children’s Ministry Registration
Station will provide you with temporary security tags and give us
the information we need to effectively minister to your child.
Infants & Preschool Children
Childcare and teaching are available during the 9:10 and 10:45 hour in the Nursery
and Preschool Departments.
Kindergarten–4th Grade
During the 9:10 hour, K–4th graders gather in the gym and then go to graded
classroom groups for Bible learning and fun.
K–4th graders attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, called KZ
Church, in room 152 at 10:45.
Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade)
Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:10 for a time of Xtreme
learning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building.
Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults
Groups for ADULTS begin at 9:10AM and 10:45AM. Stop by the Welcome
Center (or see inside today’s newspaper) to find out about each of the groups and
how to get there.
Our YOUTH (Grade 7–12) meet at 9:10AM in the Backdoor (148).
Cellular Phones & Pagers
Thank you for turning off or muting your cell phone, pager and other electronic
devices during this morning’s worship service.
Assistive Listening Devices
ALS devices are available for check-out at the Resource Center in the foyer.
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)/First-aid
Facilities for guests needing first aid, health counseling, and blood
pressure checks are provided by our Parish Nurses located in the
west hallway in Room 1117, Sundays, 10:30AM–Noon.
Please contact an usher if you need immediate assistance.
Lost and Found
Lost items may be reported or claimed at the business office of the church during
regular M-F office hours. Lost and found items are kept for 30 days.
Safety
First Federated Church regards your safety as our highest priority. If you have any
concerns, please inform one of our ushers or staff. If a building emergency arises,
directions will be provided over the public address system.
Recordings of Today’s Message
CD recordings of the morning message can be picked up immediately following the
service at the Resource Center in the foyer for $3.
You can also listen to the message for free at www.FirstFederated.org.
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 communon wafers are available upon request.

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 NOTES
Sunday January 10, 2010
9:10AM Celebration
10:45AM The River
Pastor Mike Rose
Title: Jesus Faced and Defeated Temptation
You Are the Salt of the Earth Series: The Jesus Our Culture Doesn’t Know
Jesus calls us the salt of the earth, but how can we be used?
How can we fulfill the purpose He has for us?
Join the Perspectives course
Discover what God is doing around the world
Learn how to use your skills and passions to glorify God—no
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Perspectives has been held in the Des Moines area for 3 years.
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Mondays | 6:15–9:15PM | January 18–May 5
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Newspaper Staff:
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First Federated Church 3 Sunday, January 10, 2010

 MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus Christ
Pat Amsden
Mission Board: Camp Appanoose
Location: Plano, Iowa
What does he do? Pat serves as Executive Director of Camp
Appanoose, overseeing and planning camp programs with
the goal of introducing young people to Jesus Christ and
challenging them for productive service. Located near
Lake Rathbun in rural Plano, the camp is both seasonal and
year-around. Since the summer of ’07 campers enjoy the
spacious facilities of an indoor gym/play area, new kitchen
and cafeteria, restroom and shower facilities.
Praises:
• Camper attendance did not diminish in ’09 in spite of the
economy.
Prayer Requests:
• The camp is facing a short term deficit of nearly $20,000.
• For a volunteer to redesign the camp’s disc golf to be relo-
cated in the spring.
• Floor coverings for the new chapel, etc.
• Hockey equipment, ice skates, compound bows, paint ball
equipment, baseball backstop, 30 stackable chairs.
• Volunteers to finish fencing projects.
• A 30’x40’ storage building for tractors, etc.
• A DVD/PowerPoint projection system for the new chapel.
Alan & Helena, Infant Son
Location: Asia
What do they do? Having been expelled from their former
area of ministry, Alan and Helena arrived in their new area
in September 2009. They are part of a team made up of
three couples and a single man. They look to partner with
like-minded people in their aim to see small fellowships of
Muslim background believers gather and multiply. Alan
serves as an English language teacher. Helena helps with
business and some administration.
Praises:
• Their first months have been encouraging and they sense the
Lord is working powerfully.
Prayer Requests:
• For a church planting movement starting up in the southern
part of their country.
• For opportunities to make contact with people involved in
the church planting movement.
• For the ability to share Christ as Helena and the baby meet
other mothers and women.
• For families that they’ve met to corporately seek the truth in
God’s Word.
First Federated Church
Dan & Sylvia Rogers
Mission Board: Mission Aviation Fellowship
Location: Suriname, South America
What do they do?As a missionary pilot/mechanic Dan pro-
vides safe transportation for missionaries, Christian work-
ers, medical workers and patients in rain forest areas where
there is no other means of transportation. The Rogers
have served in Ecuador, Haiti, Honduras, and now again
in Suriname. Sylvia, a gifted musician, teaches music and
provides hospitality.
Praises:
• For recent visits with family and friends.
Prayer Requests:
• For safe travel to Suriname this month; good health
amidst climate changes.
• For a steady job for son, Jonathan.
• For Dan as he serves a mechanic on SZV’s fleet and flies
some as well.
• For Sylvia to know how best to serve.
• For the team in Ecuador as they continue in transition.
• Wisdom in planning their future in Nampa, Idaho at MAF
headquarters after furlough.
Steve & Pat
Location: Asia
What do they do? Serving as Area Director, Steve searches
for open doors in a restrictive environment where many
pay a costly price for their faith. Through prayer, meeting
with national and foreign missionaries and serving in eco-
nomic development this couple seeks to reach nine minor-
ity tribal groups who do not yet contain a single believer.
Twenty-three groups have believers who are being used to
reach their neighbors.
Praises:
• For the first 10,000 complete Bibles in a native language
now being printed, legally, in-country.
• Pat’s health continues to improve—riding her motorbike
for the first time in 2 years.
• For a new daughter-in-law.
• For the first-ever new believers among one minority group
during 2009.
Prayer Requests:
• For minority churches in two minority groups that
continued to grow during ’09 amid severe persecution in
the form of beatings and property confiscated. “As the
government cracks down hard on new believers in these
poor and remote areas, the results of persecution include
greater growth, both numerical and spiritual—but at a
sobering cost. Please pray for them, for us and national
partners who reach out to comfort and encourage them.”
4 Sunday, January 10, 2010
 Pray for those with Physical Needs
PRAY FOR As of January 5. Please call Julie at the church office, 255.2122 ext116, to report updates.

ONE IN HOSPITAL/REHAB PARTIAL LIST OF THE ONGOING NEEDS OF

ANOTHER Norma Foote
OUR MEMBERS & REGULAR ATTENDERS
Fountain West for rehab, Pat Anderson Judi Murphy
fractured hip from a fall fractured ankle from a fall, pray chemo treatments
Clara Hammer for healing
Cora Olson
Pray for Those Jewish Life Ctr Rm 104, rehab, Bruce Bishop recurrent bladder infection, tests
Who Grieve knee replacement surgery leukemia, upcoming bone (Phil & Amanda’s daughter)
Norma Harger (brother-in-law) Gerdena Mudderman marrow transplant (Eric Stromer’s
Ella Dirksen (sister-in-law) Kathleen Olson
Waterloo hospital, pneumonia brother-in-law)
LaVerna DenAdel (sister) trtmt for migraine headaches
(Jan Mudderman’s mom) Deanna Brudtkuhl (Jon & Carole Olson’s daughter)
Jesse Olson On With LIfe after stroke (Dean
Minn. nsg. home; receiving Fred Park
Rose’s daughter)
cancer (Claudine Lutz’s brother)
Hospice care (Paul Olson’s mom)
Happy Birthday! Jane Christiansen Bob Peterson
Brent Stearns broken leg, in brace for 4 weeks
Jan. 10 Jamie Hager Mercy 457, infection in ankle/ pray for diagnosis of neurological
Jan. 11 William Gray foot, 2 previous surgeries (Bill & Janet Conner disorder (Rosemary’s husband)
at home after back surgery, 12/1
Jan. 12 Helena Shaw Helen Stearns’s son) Sue Rhodes
Jan. 13 Carole Wade Bob Fisher chemo treatments
at home, infection Barbara Rusk
Deanna Peterson
Hannah Garside receiving in-home Hospice care
Mary Lou Thompson complications of Crohn’s Disease Nathan Sills
Jan. 14 Judy York (Al & Eloise Gardner’s daughter) cancer (Don & Teresa Loop’s
Arlene LaValle Dean Hall son-in-law)
Jan. 15 Laura Wright at home, rehab after stroke Helen Storey
Lori Zorn IN THE MILITARY Cheryn Huber
spinal stenosis/neuropathy,
Jan. 16 weakness in legs
at home after hip replacement
Matthew Janes Rich Swinford
Jan. 17 Army
surgery
diagnosed with sarcoid,
• Returned from the Middle Kevin Johnson treatment in January (Claudine
(M)issionary brain tumor trtmt, (Judy Lundy’s Lutz’s son-in-law-CO)
East on 9/1/09, now sta- son-in-law-MN)
Birthdays are listed for FFC members tioned in Fort Carson, CO. Janet Taylor
Mabel Klobnak cancer (Jean Moll’s sister)
• Matthew is the son of Patricia & Bill severe back pain, upcoming tests
Janes and the brother of Elizabeth & Leann Tysdal
Sean Lau cancer treatment (Kari Nilles’s
Hannah Janes. fractured neck/herniated disc, sister-in-law)
Pray for Those Who pray for encouragement
Ralph Uster
Serve our Church Gloria Leach lung cancer (Craig Jones’s stepdad)
at home after severe e-coli
Children’s Ministry Virginia Van Gorp
infection
recovering after eye surgery
(Partial list) Gayla Marshall
John & Karen Schuster multiple myeloma, pray that
Cecil Walker
Paulina Secory receiving in-home Hospice care
number would go down
Sandra Shaw Teri Walters
Doug & Brenda Shelton Bonnie McGilvrey
multiple myeloma (Jeni
Vern & Thelma Shelton stress fracture in back
Baugher’s mom)
Twila Shreves Dave Mudderman
Jamie & Debby Smith malignant melanoma (Jan
Ruth Weston
John C. Sorenson multiple myeloma (Rachael
Mudderman’s brother)
Riley Stanger Larsen’s sister)
Gregg Stearns
Bill & Helen Stearns
Jeff Steenhoek
Beverly Stogdill
Helen Storey
Megan Stufflebeem
Terry & Sherri Stufflebeem
Phil Swift

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Hangtimes
Jan 10—Sleepy Hollow 3-6PM 7th–12th Grades
Jan 17—None, Family night
Jan 24—Urban Plunge
Jan 31—SMT meeting
TODAY
Sleepy Hollow January 10 | 3-6PM
Come for a Hangtime at Sleepy Hollow! You can choose your
fun! You can either tube for $16 or ski for $25! Come challenge
Howie on the slopes! Parents and/or youth leaders are needed to
carpool and chaperone and are welcome to stay and ski with us!
Meet there at 5pm. (JH, SH)
THIS WEEK
Monday Night | Dodgeball 6:30–8:00PM | West Gym
Wednesday Nights 6:30–8:00PM | Backdoor
Sunday Mornings 9:10–10:25AM | Backdoor
In January
Urban Plunge Mission Trip January 22–24 | 8PM–8AM
Cost: $75 - First 25 applicants. This will be a weekend long
retreat—serving 9 ministries in the Des Moines area, ministering
to the homeless, to children & so much more! A great missions
experience that will change your life. Plus worship in an urban
church within our community on Sunday morning! We are
hoping to continue this effort each year! Be the first to experience
it! $25 Deposit due Today!
Senior High Lock-in! January 29 | 7PM–8AM
It’s a lock-in! First join us at Merle Hay Lanes for 2 games
of bowling, then come join us for a great night of food, fun, a
murder mystery, & lots of down time—plenty of games & much
more. Bring your favorite munchies and/or a 2 liter drink & we’ll
be set for an awesome night - For regular Heirborn attenders
only. (SH Only)
Cost: $8 for 2 games of bowling and shoes and whatever
munchies that you bring.
Chaperones / youth parents needed for this event
In February
JH Winter Blast Feb. 5–7
A new junior high retreat at Hidden Acres. Come be pioneers
as we check out this exciting junior high retreat experience. Meet
at The Backdoor to leave Friday night about 5PM and we wrap up
and return Sunday about 12:30 PM. There is a worship band, great
speaker, fun games, a huge gym, swimming pool, toboggan run
and more.
Cost: $78; $25 deposit due Jan. 14.
First Federated Church
Widow / Widower Banquet Feb. 21 | 12PM
Located in the Backdoor. Featuring music from the 50’s– 60’s
Find a Karaoke download or CD. Non-singing teens are needed
to serve tables. The Bible makes it clear to minister to orphans
and widows, so this is a perfect opportunity! See Howie for song
suggestions! Parents sing too! (JH, SH)
Look for an opportunity to take the songs we are singing to
Calvin Community as well!
Acquire the Fire Feb. 26–27
This year we are going to serve the event. Help run merch.
tables or be an usher! Housing for the workers is a need as well.
You could also potentially be a runner or VIP runner. We will
also repeat our concessions fundraiser (for our mission trip) and
will need lots of volunteers. Come serve this awesome youth
conference. FYI: We WILL attend the IGNITE conference in
March. (JH, SH) We have a need for people who are able to
provide housing for the Acquire the Fire staff. We are looking
to house approximately 30 guys and 30 gals. If you could house
a couple of staff members in your home, please contact either
Pastor Howie or Nikki in the youth office. (JH, SH)
Financial Report
Attendance 1/3/10
9:10AM Town Hall Mtg................. 329 General Fund Offering
10:45AM River ..............................368 Last Week
Early Childhood ............................. 56 Weekly Need .........................$31,932
Children’s Church ..........................64 Offering ................................$25,969
Budgeted Missions Shortage...............................($5,963)
Year to Date: 9/1/09–present Year to Date: 9/1/09–present
Need ......................................$97,056 Need ................................... $569,776
Offering .................................$87,478 Offering .............................. $547,842
Shortage...............................($9,578) Shortage.............................($21,934)
Deacon of the Month
Phil Olson, 255.2122 ext 139
Our Deacons stand ready to help with the physical needs of the
members and attenders of this fellowship. Should you have a
short-term, emergency need, do not hesitate to call the church
office and leave a message for the “Deacon of the Month.” This
ministry is made possible by your gifts to the Deacons’ Fund.
Deaconess of the Month
Donna Stanger | 963.1331
Our Deaconesses are available to the women of the church in
areas of encouragement and spiritual support. If you need a
listening ear and someone to pray with you, please call Donna.
6 Sunday, January 10, 2010
 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY CONNECT PEOPLE
KZ Church Sunday Mornings 10:45–12:00PM
Sunday Mornings Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)
Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships are
Today in KZ Church we
a great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith. We
learned about a surprise visit
have a variety of opportunities available that include:
Mary got from the angel Ga-
briel. Mary knew that nothing is Sundays l 8:00–9:00AM
impossible if God says it. Don’t Women (all ages) | Room 208
Men (all ages) | Room 210
forget to bring back this week’s
word scramble to earn Big City Sundays | 9:10–10:25AM
Bucks next week! The HUB (ages 18-26) | Room 244
The Channel/Connections (ages 25–35) | Room 1254–55
Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251
Prayer (all ages) | Room 100
Today’s Knot of the Week: It is NOT impossible if God said it. Job’s Garage (all ages, men) | Room 131 (Library)
Hot coffee, donuts and good conversation.
Today’s Shout it Out: A great king was about to be born.
Topic: 1 Corinthians
Wednesday Night 6:30–8:00PM
Questions? Brian at 208-0412
Puggles—age 2 by 9-15-09 Sundays | 10:45AM–Noon
Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241
Cubbies—preschoolers ages 3 & 4 by
Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247
9-15-09
Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105
Sparks—K–2nd Grade Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 120
T & T—3rd & 4th Grade Ezra (all ages) | Room 1118
It’s great to be back on Wednesday nights! If your family Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251
hasn’t been a part of our Wednesday Church Family Night, this Prayer (all ages) | Room 100
would be a good time to get started. Come join us for fun and Analysis of Prophecy (all ages) | Room 1238–1239
Bible learning each week. Worship | Room 1116
Coming January 20th: Pops Night at AWANA Women (all ages) | Room 208

Parent/Child Dedication and Pre-Dedication Tuesday

Class Ladies: Women in the Word
Parents: If your family would like to 9:00–11:00AM | Rooms 100 and 131 (Library)
be included in the Parent/Child Dedica- MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Second & fourth Tuesdays
tion on January 24, please contact 9:00–11:00AM | Fellowship Hall
Mary in the Children’s Ministry office January 12 | Speaker: Mary Sigman
(255.2122 or mtesser@firstfederated. Men’s Basketball
org) by Monday, January 11. January 12th| 6:30PM Bulls vs. Celtics
A pre-dedication class for parents 8:00PM Rockets vs. Lakers
will be held on Sunday, January 17.
This class will explain the significance
of dedicating your child to the Lord, Wednesday
For All—Prayer Community
provide practical parenting helps, and
Ongoing | 6:30–8:00PM | Room 1244–47 |
offer you an opportunity to get ac-
quainted with our Children’s Ministry. If Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose”
this will be the first child you are dedicating Card Ministry | 1:00–4:00PM | Room 139
here at Federated, the class is a prerequisite to dedication. If you
have dedicated other children at Federated, you are encouraged to Friday
attend. We believe you’ll benefit from the information and enjoy Men’s Prayer Meeting | Friday Mornings | 8:30–9:30AM | Room 100
the class, too.
First Federated does not baptize infants. We believe that HUB Bible Studies Young adult singles ages 18–26
baptism is a step of obedience made by a person who has put Study of Romans
Thursday morning | 11AM | HUB Room 244
his faith and trust in Jesus Christ for salvation. Baptism is an
Thursday evening | 7PM | HUB Room 244
outward expression of what has already occurred in the life of HUB Women’s Bible Study
a believer. In Parent/Child Dedication, parents make a public Fridays | 6:30PM | HUB Room 244
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.

First Federated Church 7 Sunday, January 10, 2010

 OTHER NEWS
Offering Envelopes Sympathy
Don’t forget to pick up your Our sympathy is extended to Norma Harger at the death of her
offering envelopes for 2010 in the brother-in-law, Bert Halley, on December 24.
auditorium foyer. If you do not
currently use numbered envelopes,
Wedding Reception
Steve and Terry Daugherty are pleased to announce the
please consider doing so. Counting
marriage of their daughter, Paula, to Lee Sherman. The couple
and recording financial gifts is faster
will be in Fellowship Hall today, from 2 to 4PM, to receive family
and easier -- and you can save yourself the bother of writing
and friends. Please drop by at your convenience to greet the new
your name and address on the outside of an envelope. Please call
couple. They have returned from their honeymoon and will be
Karen or Cindi in the church office to request that a number be
living in Chino Hills, California.
assigned to you so that you’ll have a box of your own.

Stephen Ministry
Please pray as we begin training for Stephen
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ministers on January 10, 2010! Town Hall Meeting
What is the meaning of the Stephen Sunday, January 17 | 6:00PM | Franklin Hall
Series logo?
The broken person behind the cross
Congregational Vote
Sunday Morning | January 24
symbolizes that we are all broken people.
The person in front of the cross shows that 60 Plus
it is only through the cross of Jesus that we January 19, 2010 | 11:00 a.m.
can be made whole. Hamilton’s Funeral Home
3601 Westown Parkway
Wednesday Night Meal West Des Moines, IA 50265
Fellowship Hall | 5-6:15PM
Children (age 2-12) $2 | Adults $3 | Family $10 The meal will be soup and sandwich (beef), cheddar potato
Make reservations on the Care & Communication Card or call the soup, fresh fruit and dessert.
church office before noon on Mondays.
Jan 13: Hearty beef vegetable soup, tossed salad, biscuit, apple pie Women’s Association Circle Meetings
Deborah Circle .................................................... Tuesday, January 12 | 7:00PM
Linda Revell, 10944 Hickory Dr., Clive, 224.7215
Think Operation Christmas Child All Year! Elizabeth Circle...............................................Thursday, January 14 | 12:30PM
Pat Harker, 5933 N. Winwood Dr., Johnston, 262.3396
Watch those after-Christmas sales for great
Esther Circle .......................................................Thursday, January 14 | 7:00PM
stuff to pack in your 2010 shoe box. Look
Keri Roland, 1480 NW 71st Pl., Ankeny, 770.7065
for small toys and coloring books that are on
Lydia Circle.....................................................Wednesday, January 13 | 6:30PM
clearance racks, as well as hats, mittens, t-
Room 1240/41 (Cornerstone Classroom),
shirts, socks, washcloths and more. Tuck them
for info. call Linda Hotchkiss, 264.9963
away in your own closet until you pack a shoe box next fall or
Martha Circle ...................................................Thursday, January 14 | 12:30PM
bring supplies to the church anytime. Our shoe box closet is just
Marilyn Stine, 4115 Leonard Pl, DM, 255.4850
waiting to be filled!
Ruth Circle ......................................................... Thursday, January 14 | 9:30AM
Nancy Jones, 5310 Brookview Dr., WDM, 224.9977
Quilting Class Sarah Circle.......................................................Thursday, January 14 | 12:30PM
What could feel better than settling in with a warm quilt Judy Lundy, 5917 Aspen Crl., Johnston, 249.5805
tucked around your legs, unless it could be the warm feeling in
your heart because you are making that quilt for a child who has Your help is needed:
little or nothing. The next Food Pantry Sunday
If you would like to learn to make quilts, we have an op- will be on January 17. The following
portunity to learn for free with Linda Hungerford from Lutheran items are needed to re-stock our
Church of Hope. This is her 20th class. Get free lessons, free shelves:
fabric and lots of free fun and maybe meet a few new friends. • Dry cereal
All we ask is that you donate your quilt to Dulce Refugio (Sweet • Peanut butter
Refuge) orphanage in Monterrey, Mexico. • Canned fruit
Come to Stitchin’ Mission for five weekly classes, beginning • Tomato sauce
on Tuesday, January 12 at 6:30 in Room 118, across from the • Ramen noodles
gym. This class is not limited to people from FFC, so bring your • Muffin mixes
friends. Park in the north lot and use the NE door. • Canned pasta (like Spaghetti-o’s)
Go to Stitchinmission.org to sign up or call Lois Grove 254-1141. Your ongoing support of this ministry is appreciated.
First Federated Church 8 Sunday, January 10, 2010