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The Benefits of Choosing to Be

Financially Faithful
By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries by contributing financially
While I was in seminary, I made a commit- to my seminary expenses
ment to regularly contribute a specific percentage every month during my
of my income to the church I was attending. You last year of school. She just
have to realize that seminary is located right next gave me money! And there’s
to the “poor house.” My income was limited. I more! A kidney transplant
worked a part-time job making $7 per hour for costs between $100,000 and
20 hours per week. By my math that works out to $300,000. I never asked what
a monthly income of $560. At the time, I was paying expensive mine cost, but I didn’t get it
tuition. The $20,000 I saved for seminary was gone. The money done at Wal-Mart so I know
I made consulting for a previous employer the previous summer it wasn’t discounted. I had no
was all gone. more insurance. I panicked!
Regardless of my current financial situation, I was convinced Facing upwards of $300,000
that God’s Word is clear that I should contribute financially out of in medical bills—nearly all
what He was providing for me. So I made that commitment. of them disappeared!
Not too long after making that commitment, my kidneys Proverbs 28:20 says that
failed and I needed a kidney transplant. The low-cost medical “A faithful man will abound
Following his transplant, Chuck
insurance I had purchased topped out at $70,000. That was gone with blessings.” I’m wary of Swindoll, President of Dallas
nearly before the doctors discovered what was wrong. what we would call prosper- Theological Seminary, presents
A week before I was to return to St. Louis to receive the ity theology, but if it were Pastor Joe with his Master of
transplant, the church I attended brought me up before the entire not for God’s supply, I would Theology degree diploma.
congregation and prayed for me. Following the service, a lady have moved from seminary
approached me and said she had been praying about a seminary to the “poor house” next door. I believe God honors our faithful,
student to support. I suggested we talk after I returned from the sacrificial giving.
transplant. As you consider the transforming characteristic of being
Following the transplant, I returned to Dallas, and subse- Financially Faithful, understanding where you are and the
quently talked to this woman. This faithful woman blessed me proper next step on your spiritual pathway is essential.
For some, it may be helpful to gain a clear understand-
ing of God’s instructions regarding money. To take this
Meet Pastor step, explore the following parts of the Bible: Malachi

Curt De Graaff
3:7–10; Proverbs 3:9; 10:22; 11:24–46; 28:19; Luke 6:38;
Mark 12:41–44; and 2 Corinthians 9:6–11.
Tonight | 6:00pm | Chapel Many may have an understanding of God’s desire for your
Come for a special time of getting financial faithfulness, but have been unable to make that com-
acquainted with Pastor Curt De Graaff mitment. It may be helpful to reflect on 2 Corinthians 9:6–7, and
and his wife Karen. prayerfully consider how you can rely more fully on God as you
Reception to follow in take the next step to being financially faithful.
Fellowship Hall. Finally, considering the state of the economy and perhaps
some challenging personal situations, a few may need more
hands-on help in getting their financial house in order. If so,
please indicate your interest in participating in the Good Sense
Budget Course on the Care & Cmmunication card.
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Have Questions?
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the information we need to effectively minister to your child.
Infants & Preschool Children
Childcare and teaching are available during the 9:00 hour and 10:30 worship service
in the Nursery and Preschool Departments.
Kindergarten–4th Grade
During the 9:00 hour, K–4th graders meet in graded classroom groups for Bible
learning and fun.
K–2nd graders attend the first part of the 10:30 worship service with their families
and then are dismissed through the large black doors at the front of the auditorium
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.
3rd & 4th graders attend the worship service to listen and learn with their families.
Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade)
Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:00 for a time of Xtreme
learning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building, then join their families for
the 10:30 worship service.
Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults
Groups for ADULTS and activities for YOUTH begin at 9:00am. 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
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 are provided by our Parish Nurses
and located in the west hallway in Room 1117. Blood pressure checks
are also provided after the service.
Please contact an usher if you need 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.
You can also listen to the message at www.FirstFederated.org.
Prayer Team Up Front
If you would like to pray with someone today, please come to the center commu-
nion table at the front of the Sanctuary following this morning’s service. Members
of our church leadership stand ready to serve you.

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 Adult Groups
Sunday Mornings | 9:00am The HUB (18–23 years old)
Groups for All Ages
See the Adult Sunday brochure for complete listing.
New Young Couples Group | Room 209
Men’s Group | Room 210
Sunday 9:15am - Come to the HUB for
worship and fellowship all while enjoying
a delicious and nutritious FREE breakfast! HUB
SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING
Then, get ready for the relevant teachings of Scott Longstreet!
Sundays at 6:00pm—TBA
Sunday, Feb. 23 at 6pm in the HUB room, Valentine’s dinner!
Women’s Group | Room 208 Guys, come ready to work!
Sunday Prayer Group
Sundays | 9am | Room 100

Card Ministry
Mondays | 6:30-8:15pm | Room 139
Wednesdays at 7:00pm—Men’s Bible study
Thursday at 6:30pm—HUB band practice
HUB
Ladies, enjoy a succulent meal prepared by expert (sort of!) chefs
Tuesdays at 8:30pm—Ladies’ Bible study

SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING

If you have questions, call Carol Fugere 274.6333. Men’s Winning at Work & Home Group
Saturdays | 7:00–8:30am | Room 1250–51
Beth Moore Study
The Beth Moore study of David, A Heart Like Men’s Basketball – February 19
His is for women of all ages. Feel free to invite 6:30pm | Bulls vs. Lakers
friends and neighbors to come with you to this 8:00pm | Celtics vs. Rockets
class. Mothers of Preschoolers
Thursdays | February 7–April 24 | 9:10–11:10am |
Next meeting Tuesday, February 26
Room 108
9:00–11:15am |Fellowship Hall
Led by Catherine Erickson | Childcare Provided
Sherri Stufflebeem
Thursdays | February 7–April 24 | 6:30–8:30pm | Room 108
The Benefits of Giving Kids Boundaries
Led by Vickie Blair | No childcare
Upcoming Speakers:
Cost: $20
Tuesday, March 11
Barb Rosberg, America’s Family Coaches
Wednesday Nights Upcoming Event:
Moms’ Prayer Group Moms’ Night Out Coming in April!
Wednesday Evenings | 5:15–6:15pm | Room 131 (Library) the HOME factor:
What Every Child Needs
Concerts of Prayer “...he lives with you and will be in you.” John 14:17

Wednesday Evenings | 6:30–8:00pm | Room 1116

Parenting Class Essentials of Discipline, Focus on
the Family
12–Wednesdays | Started February 13
6:30–8:00pm | Room 1238–39
Already volunteering on Wednesdays?
Great news for you! This class will be offered on Sunday
mornings beginning April 6. Sign-up details coming soon. Upcoming Groups
Developing Your Passion for Jesus For Women—Falling in Love with Jesus
Wednesdays | Started February 13 Wednesdays | Beginning in March | 6:30–8:00pm
6:30–8:00pm | Room 1244–47
For Couples—Marriage Builders
Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose Wednesdays | Beginning in March | 6:30–8:00pm

Weekly Newspaper Deacon of the Month

Regular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noon
We prefer that items be submitted electronically!
E-Mail: NEWSPAPER@FirstFederated.org
All submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review by
the church staff. FFC reserves the right to edit submissions
for length.
Disclaimer:
First Federated Church does not claim to own any copyright privileges on items
printed in this newspaper, unless otherwise stated. All items published are
quoted in good faith and believed to be free for circulation or public domain.
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Brent VanRoekel | 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
Cheryl Griffin | 953.5390
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 Cheryl.
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 Have You Felt the Heat?
By Gary L. Jaehnel, Facilities Manager
Have you noticed the auditorium feeling warmer the past few
weeks compared to earlier this winter? How about the classrooms
in the 1987 building? There’s a reason for that. After 21 years
of service, several key pieces of heating equipment that provide
heat to the 1987 building failed.
Replacement parts have recently
been installed.
The good news doesn’t end
there. We’ve also advanced the
technology of our heating plant
control systems by a quarter-
century. A new, state-of-the-art
Know God’s Instructions computer control system
now operates our boilers and
By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries
For those who have placed their trust in Jesus for eternal life, other steam plant equipment
the Bible provides instructions on how to live out this new life. completely automatically for
Making choices that have their foundation based on a spiritual the first time ever. This not
life is easier said than done. Many realized this last Sunday in only makes us more comfort-
examining the words in Romans, chapter 8, verse 15. able, but it significantly lowers
This verse tells us that as believers in Jesus, we are adopted energy costs, reduces maintenance requirements, plus extends
into a new family. We are sons and daughters of the King of the life of the equipment. Before beginning this project, we
Creation. It is important to grasp this fact as it provides the core researched it thoroughly to ensure that we were being good
of so much of our spiritual lives. This is what living a life that stewards of our finances.
is Biblically Measured is all about. It takes work to understand Here are the key financial facts that persuaded us to proceed:
these truths and make use of them on our spiritual journey. • Purchase & Installation Costs.................................. $18,000
This came to mind as I read a review of John Izzo’s book, • Rebate from MidAmerican Energy............................ $7,600
The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die. The • Out of Pocket Expense.............................................. $10,400
Des Moines Register carried an article about the book, noting
that the author interviewed two Iowans in his research. I encour- • Projected Energy Savings............. $5,000–$10,000 per year
age you to examine Izzo’s “Five Secrets” and use your Bible to Your regular giving to the
Biblically Measure his positions. General Fund allows us to
Secret #1: Be true to yourself. The author says you should take on projects like this. We
have the discipline to listen to your heart to find out what makes encourage your continued faith-
you happy and the courage to follow that path and make it a fulness in your regular giving
priority. Examine how God contrasts Izzo’s secret in Genesis 6:5 so that we can continue with
and Matthew 16:24. other needed facility repair and
Secret #2: Leave No Regrets. Izzo teaches that when faced improvement projects.
with a decision, you should think of yourself as an old woman
sitting in a rocking chair near the end of life and ask yourself:
What decision do I wish I had made? At the end of life you won’t
regret risks you took. Measure this secret against Philippians 4:6;
Ephesians 5:1; and 1 Peter 2:21.
Secret #3: Become Love. The author claims that people who
“become love” look at love as a choice rather than an emotion.
Choose to become a loving person by loving yourself, eliminat-
ing self-critical thoughts and then making loving relationships
with others a priority by not being critical. Reflect on these
instructions in Matthew 22:39 and Ephesians 4:32.
Secret #4: Live the Moment. Izzo claims it is important to
live fully in each moment, not looking back or forward or judging
each moment, but being alive in each moment with gratitude.
Consider this biblical measurement in Colossians 3:1-4.
Secret #5: Give More Than You Take. Last, Izzo encour-
ages you to find a connection with others that is outside yourself,
not focusing on finding personal happiness, love, fame and
fortune, but in acts that improve the lives of others. Explore these
commands in Romans 12:10; Philippians 2:3; and, Acts 20:35.
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 Notes Today’s WORSHIP
Sunday, February 17, 2008 | Pastor Mike Rose
Parking Lots to Pathways: Financially Faithful Welcome: Mike Rose
2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15 Everlasting God
Draw Me Close
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Offering
Prayer & Offering: Michael Howland
Choir: My Life Is In Your Hands
K–2nd Dismissed
Drama: Survival Finances
Message: Parking Lots to Pathways:
Financially Faithful
Mike Rose

Where, Oh Where Is Nagaland?

By John Porter, Director of Missions and Local Outreach
Nagaland is a mountainous state in northwest India bordering
Myanmar, with the highest percentage of Baptists of any state in
the world. In 1875 an American Baptist missionary went there and
saw the gospel and the English language spread throughout the
country in 15 years. Our new national pastor is from Nagaland and
working in an unreached people group in the Garhwal Himalaya
area. In the 3 years he has been there he has established an English
medium school with
over 90 children and
still growing. He
also completed an
extensive survey of
the 126 villages in
the area which has
a population over
50,000 and is 99% Hindu.
Please pray for our national pastor
T. Merang and his wife Anungla
as they teach at the school, lead
Bible studies and reach out to these
people that God loves. We hope to
start a pen pal program, so that FFC
children can write or email the students in the school, and also
help in possible building projects in the future. How can the Lord
use FFC to make a difference in this remote area of India?

What is a Daily Family Prayer Guide?

Each month a prayer guide is printed to help
YOU pray more effectively for our missionaries
and their needs. Jean Crabbs, with the help of a
group of volunteers, reads through piles of mail
and writes current and urgent prayer requests
from those we support. These can be picked up
Stewardship resources mentioned this morning: in the literature racks throughout the church, put
Books: into your Bible, and added to your daily prayer
The Treasure Principle and Money, Possessions and Eternity by Randy Alcorn time. What a GREAT way to get to know our
How to Manage Your Money by Larry Burkett
missionaries and become a part of ministries in
On the Web: Des Moines and around the world!
Crown Ministries | www.crown.org
Dave Ramsay | Financial Peace University | www.daveramsay.com
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One The contents of this page have been removed to protect the
Another privacy of those in our congregation.

Printed copies of this page can be obtained at the church.

Items found on this page include:

Pray for Those Who Grieve
Happy Birthday!
(Birthdays are listed for Federated members & missionaries)
Pray for those with Physical Needs
(In the Hospital, Upcoming Surgery/Procedures, Partial List of the Ongoing Needs of Our Members &
Our Encouragement Regular Attenders)
“For you know the grace
Pray for Those Who Serve our Church
of our Lord Jesus Christ,
that though He was rich, yet
for your sake He became
poor, that you through His
poverty might become rich.”
2 Corinthians 8:9

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 MISSION ONE  Reaching others for Jesus Christ
Lee & Michelle Sonius
Mission Board: HCJB Global
Location; Accra, Ghana
What do they do? Lee is
Regional Director for
Sub-Saharan Africa
for HCJB Global.
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 equipment, training and
on-going technical support. Michelle is responsible for all
HCJB hospitality in Ghana and finances for the region.
Prayer Requests:
• For Steve Iwan and family who recently arrived. Steve is
radio technician for the region.
• For T-Goal consultation meetings February 27-28 that they are
hosting involving key partners from around Africa. T-Goal is
the proactive integration of media and health care in Africa.
• Pray T-Goal will strengthen their relationship with partners
and increase joint effectiveness in ministry.
• Ask God to provide for their support needs.
Boaz & Ruth
Location: Closed Country
What do they do? Boaz & Ruth were born of Muslim families
in North Africa. They were brought to faith in Christ
through missionaries there. Boaz serves as a radio produc-
er, presenting programs in Arabic. He conducts training,
Bible, music and worship seminars. Their co-workers do
follow up ministry contacting radio listeners and Bible stu-
dents in North Africa. Ruth leads the Bible Correspondence
Course ministry.
Prayer Requests:
• For their partner as he prepares scripts for a video shoot in
March. Pray for direction of the Spirit as he plans this series
for TV programs.
• For the telephone counseling ministry in-country.
• For those doing follow-up ministry in North Africa, espe-
cially Ali as he coordinates this vital ministry.
• For five new believers who were recently baptized. Pray
they will have a strong testimony to their Muslim families
and friends.
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Mike & Brenda McCalley
Mission Board: Campus Crusade for Christ
Location: Poulsbo, Washington
What do they do? Mike and Brenda are
involved in evangelism and disciple-
ship with the Epic Partners ministry,
targeted towards unreached people
groups who have little or no written
language. Epic uses story-telling tech-
niques to translate 40-60 Bible stories specifically for each
people group, giving them an oral Bible in their own lan-
guage. McCalleys recruit and administer for Epic Partners.
Prayer Requests:
• For Brenda as she plans to make another trip to Central Asia
this spring to help train and encourage the teams there.
• For God’s comfort as they learn to live without Ricky (son-
in-law) and Brenda’s mom, Marilee York.
• For Story-Runners as they teach national staff and 4,000
JESUS film staff to use Bible storying as discipleship and
evangelical tools in India (closed to foreigners).
• Plans for new training sessions in East Africa, East Asia, and
Latin America.
In Memory of Ilo Melrose Leach
February 29, 1920–January 19, 2008
It was while Ilo was living in Des Moines that she accepted
Christ as her Savior at age 12.
During WWII, she enlisted with
the US Navy, serving two years as a
mail-room clerk in California.
At John Brown University she
majored in Bible and minored in
music. Ilo had felt called to missions
while she was in high school and
studied Spanish with the thought of
being a missionary in Latin America
some day. After graduating from
John Brown University, she joined
Wycliffe. As a new missionary in
training, she next went to Wycliffe’s
‘jungle camp ’in Mexico to learn primitive-living skills. Finally
in 1952 she was off to the jungles of eastern Peru.
She was assigned to work among the Ocaina people. Ilo and
Beverly Holcomb began the job of learning the unwritten Ocaina
language, devising an alphabet for it, teaching people to read and
beginning to translate Scripture. Ilo would often travel from the
Wycliffe center at Yarinacocha to the Ocaina village 500 miles to
the north. In her later years she worked as a bookkeeper for the
Wycliffe center at Yarinacocha.
At age 74 she tripped and fractured her upper thigh and was
flown to North Carolina with no time to say good-bye. She lived
near the JAARS center near many of her former co-workers from
Peru. Six years ago she moved to Harrisonville, Missouri where
she died. She was interred in Kansas.
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Hangtimes
Feb. 17—
Meet Pastor Curt Party
Feb. 24—Movie Night
Mar. 2—SMT Meeting
Mar. 9—Flag Football East Lawn 7th–12th Grades
Mar. 16—BYOM Park and Cookout night
Mar. 23—Veggie Tales Marathon
Mar. 30—Foam Dart Wars
In February
DODGEBALL!!! Mondays | 7-8:30pm | FFC West Gym
Weekly match-ups! Come join us! Our group keeps getting bigger!
Silver Ring Thing | Jan 23–Feb 13
You won’t want to miss this Wednesday night study! This
DVD-enhanced Bible study is designed to help you understand
and embrace the challenge to remain abstinent until marriage.
If you want a ring, make sure you get sized! See Julie in the
Backdoor. Rings cost $10!
Dare 2 Share | Feb. 22–23
Goal Met! If you have not already, please turn in your $10
deposit today! We will leave from the church parking lot at
1:00pm on Friday the 22nd. (You get to leave school early!) We
will return to the church parking lot at midnight Saturday for
parents to pick you up. Be sure to grab a Dare 2 Share info sheet
and make sure your parents sign the waiver and release form.
You can pick these up in the Backdoor.
Need: Parents, we are looking for 3 mini vans that you
would be willing to part with for Friday and Saturday. Several
of our drivers have five person vehicles and would be willing to
make a trade with you for those two days. Please contact Pastor
Howie if you are able to help out with this need 255.2122 or
MHowland@FirstFederated.org.
Will You Dare 2 Share?
By Michael Howland, Youth Pastor
In my years of youth ministry prior to being at
FFC, I have enjoyed taking my teens to the Dare
2 Share conference. This conference teaches the
teens an easy way to share their faith and provides
the teens with the opportunity to do that in the
community during the conference itself. There are
excellent speakers, worship leaders, and the teens are challenged
to get back to a Biblical worldview and to live as salt and light
in this dark world. The teens are also challenged to become
leaders in their own youth group and to serve as God has gifted
them. This conference has been invaluable, but every year a trend
seems to happen. I have promoted the conference every year, and
a small percentage of the teens go, get fired up for Christ, and
then come back to share their enthusiasm with their youth group
who did not get the same opportunity to catch all the excitement.
So this year, now that I am at FFC, I really felt God impress-
ing on me to take a step of faith. At a meeting to promote Dare
2 Share I felt led to get the core of our youth group, our regular
attendees, to all go. Rather than the traditional 20 – 30 tickets I
felt God asking me to pre-purchase 50 tickets. This was 6 months
before the event would take place and before any teen knew what
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M-FUGE | July 20–27
A reminder for all those going to M-fuge. you need to begin
your passport process this month. The next major deposit of $175
is due April 15, so please be sure that your support letters have
gone out by now as well. Check w/ Howie for work projects,
balances and scholarship info this week.
In March
JH Broomball | March 8 | 6–8pm
Hey JH, here’s an awesomely fun and even funny event you
won’t want to miss. Let’s head to the Metro Ice Sports Facility to
play some broomball. Cost is $10 per person.
Ignite Youth Leadership Conference | March 15
Grace Church, Des Moines | $29 ($39 at the door)
This is an awesome youth conference hosted by Grace
Church—did you miss Dare 2 Share, are you just hungry for more?
Do you want to improve as a leader in your own youth group – this
youth leadership conference is an excellent place to start!
Spring Break Service Projects | March 17–19
3 Days—3 Projects
Come minister with the Dream Center, Hope Ministries and join
the efforts to revamp our own Backdoor – make a difference during
your break and serve. Sign up in the Backdoor for which days you
will join us to serve. A schedule will be on the bulletin board.
The Gathering | March 29 | 6:00–9:00pm
Four bands and an awesome speaker. Come hear Vailene, For-
tissimo, and two other awesome bands. PLUS enjoy guest youth
speaker, Justin Herman. Cost: $5 at the door—and all funds go to
help support the members of each band.
Dare 2 Share was.
I went back and told
the teens that I had a
big announcement. I shared with them the vision God placed
on my heart and, slowly but surely, the tickets began to sell. A
couple months into the process we had 7–10 of the tickets sold
and I wondered if I was overzealous. But then, suddenly the
tickets started disappearing and before I knew it all 50 tickets
were sold AND I now have a waiting list because the Pershing
Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, where Dare 2 Share will be held, is
sold to capacity. We have 50 very excited teens and chaperones
and I pray that this will only enhance the ongoing renewal and
revival that is slowly growing amongst the teens in our youth
group. This article is a testimony of God’s goodness to fill those
spots and we will wait on Him to see what He does in each of
our lives. For more information about Dare 2 Share, please visit
www.dare2share.org. This is a great resource for learning to
use culture to share your faith. It also has links on how to share
your faith with most other religious beliefs. Utilize this website
to equip yourselves to share your faith as God gives you daily
appointments to evangelize.
BE EVANGELISTICALLY BOLD—DARE 2 SHARE!
 Sunday, February 17, 2008
 Children’s Ministry
Put on Your Armor
Look how our suit of armor is
increasing! Last Sunday the K-2nd
graders in KZ Church added the Shield
of Faith. Ephesians 6:16 says, “In ad-
dition to all this, take up the shield of
faith, with which you can extinguish all
the flaming arrows of the evil one.”
The children learned that the shields
of old times were not made of metal,
but rather of wood covered by animal
skin. A good soldier knew that he must
take care of his shield each day by applying oil to the animal
skin to keep it moist. Then, when the enemy shot arrows which
had been set on fire, the soldier’s shield would remain strong and
keep him protected.
A Christian’s shield of protection is faith, which means
believing in God even though we can’t see Him and trusting that
He will do what He says. With a strong shield of faith, we can
extinguish Satan’s fiery darts of worry, fear and doubt.
Are you caring for your shield of faith each day by praying
and reading God’s Word?
Remember to “Put on the full armor of God so that you can
take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Today is your LAST CHANCE to
get in on “The Number One Thing!”
There will be treats, prizes, fellowship
and important information to keep you
in the know and on the go as a Children’s Ministry volunteer.
It’s all happening in room 1170-71 (across from the nursery) this
morning. Come on down for one of these sessions…even if you
forgot to sign up!
Pick one of these two sessions:
Sunday, February 17: 9:00–10:15 or 10:30–11:45
New Arrival
Steve and Jan Melsha are delighted to
welcome a new granddaughter to their
family. Emmeline Grace Miros was born
January 30 to the Melshas’ daughter Caroline and her husband
Marco. Emmeline and her parents live in Ankeny. Welcome, little
one, to our Federated family!
AWANA | February 13
If you aren’t involved in AWANA on
Wednesday nights, you are missing a
GREAT time. Last Wednesday was one
of our theme nights, Popcorn/Movie and
Pajama Night. Even our faithful Listeners

Volunteer Opportunities joined in the fun. For more information

on how you can join in the fun contact
the Children’s Department at 255.2122.
Takin’ It Back to the Streets in 2008
We had such a great time last summer “Takin’ it to the
Streets” we thought we would start early with some local minis-
try work projects.
Saturday, February 23 | 9am–2:30pm
We will be working with HOPE Ministries on a Service and Mis-
sion Team. This involves a 2 hour work project, lunch at HOPE Café
and then visiting 6–8 tent camps in the woods along the Des Moines
River, delivering food and fellowship. Meet in South FFC parking
lot at 8:30am, or meet at the HOPE Bargain Center in Pleasant Hill
by 9am. Bring one bottle of body wash for distribution.
Saturday, March 29 | 10am-2pm
We will be working at AGAPE Pregnancy Center, 2550
Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. Dependent on the weather we will
be helping to reorganize the Bargain Basement area and possibly
doing yard work. Bring along a sack lunch.
Saturday, April 5 | 8am-4:30pm
Travel down to Camp Appanoose, in beautiful Mystic, IA, to
help them get ready for the upcoming camp season. There will
be tree trimming, yard work, collection of firewood, and general
clean up. Lunch will be provided for those who sign up. The XtremePM
Homebuilders class will be heading this up, so if you have ques- 5th and 6th graders, even
tions call Keith Christiansen at 957.8054. if you don’t usually attend on
Contact Wednesday nights, you are welcome to join XtremePM for
See what God can accomplish through you by just volun- “Manners Made Easy.” See you in the Xtreme Room (#205)
teering some of your time. Contact John Porter, 255.2122, at 6:30!
JPorter@FirstFederated.org.
First Federated Church  Sunday, February 17, 2008
 Upcoming Events OTHER NEWS
Wednesday Night Meal Sympathy
Feb. 21 Pizza, Tossed Salad & Dessert Our sympathy is extended to Jean Moll at the death of her
sister, Mary Belding, on February 8.
60 Plus
Tuesday, Feb. 19 | 11:00am Program | 12:00pm Lunch | Fellowship Hall Thank You
Words cannot express our thanks to all of you who prayed for
Election of Church Officers healing for our daughter, Lori Wolter. Her faith is strong and she is
Sunday, February 24 | 8:30-10:25am | Foyer waiting to see what God has planned for her through this.
Ballots will be available in the foyer or preschool hallway to She is now cancer free and working hard in therapy to return to
members 16 years of age and over. Members may vote for up to 4 her teaching position in March. We are all so blessed to have you
Elders, 4 Deacons and 2 Deaconesses. all in our “family.” Thanks so much! Dale and Marilyn Ogle
Congregational Meeting Thank you so much to our church family for your love and
Sunday, March 30 | 6:00pm | Chapel support with cards, calls, visits and most of all your prayers
We will introduce the new Boards and officers, review the last when I was in the hospital as well as my time at home. A special
six months of ministry and look ahead to the spring and summer. thanks to the Homebuilders class for the many meals provided
for our family. Also, many thanks to Pastor Bill for his faithful
Date With A Purpose visits. In Christ’s love, Cheryl Griffin
Space is limited for Date with a Purpose events!
Join Gary & Barb Rosberg on May 9. A thank you to all involved in this year’s widows / widowers
Visit www.DrGaryandBarb.com for details. banquet. Thank you to the the teens and parents that served and
sang. Thanks to the Greens for providing the food and to our
February 2008 widows and widowers for showing support by there tremendous
Parenting Class Essentials of Discipline (Wednesdays | 6:30pm)...............Started 13 attendance of the event. You are a blessing to our teens and we
Developing Your Passion for Jesus (Wednesdays | 6:30pm).....................Started 13
love you very much. See you next year! Michael Howland
Meet Pastor Curt De Graaff (Chapel, 6:00pm).............................................................17
Signature Sound Concert...................................................................................... 23
Board Elections (Auditorium Foyer & Preschool Hallway | Sunday | 8:30am–10:25am).............. 24 Financial Report Budgeted Missions:
All Church Movie Night.......................................................................................... 24 Year to Date: 9/1/07-present
Attendance
02/10/08...................................... 983 Need.................................... $124,054

Special Guest Speaker

Sunday, March 9 | 10:30am | Auditorium
General Fund Offering
Last Week
Offering............................... $136,248
Overage..................................$12,194
On Sunday, March 9th, Bill Brown, President of Cedar- Weekly Need.........................$34,889 Mortgage
ville University, will be the special guest speaker during our Offering ............................... $38,423 Current Balance................... $854,811
worship service. Overage............................…..$3,534 Next Payment February 25
Brown is a nationally recognized expert in helping Year to Date: 9/1/07-present
Christians understand and develop a biblical world-view. He Need.....................................$837,336
is an ideal speaker to follow our Pathways to Offering .............................. $785,721
Spiritual Maturity series. He should be
Shortage.......................... ....($51,615)
able to help us determine the next step in
taking our faith into our areas of influ-
ence in which God has placed each of us.
Brown became President of Cedarville
University in June 2003, following a
10-year presidency at Bryan College in
Dayton, Tennessee. A graduate
of the University of South
Florida, Brown holds a Master
of Theology and Ph.D. from
Dallas Theological Seminary.
Dr. Brown is the author of
three books and the executive
producer of re-View, a dy- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
namic worldview curriculum Live in Concert | First Federated Church
our Youth Ministry recently Saturday, February 23 | 7:00pm
experienced. Tickets: $18 Group, $20 Advance, $25 At Door, $25 Artist Circle
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