Welcome

Guests!
Please see page two
for important information
about today’s service and
how to get the most out of
your visit with us.
4801 FRANKLIN AVENUE DES MOINES, IOWA 50310 515.255.2122 WWW.FIRSTFEDERATED.ORG

May 4-10

Sunday, May 4
See brochure inside today’s newspaper for additional information.

8:00–9:00AM
No Traditional Service

9:15–10:30AM
No Regular Adult Classes

9:15–10:15AM | Auditorium
All adult classes meet in the auditorium to hear from those who have chosen to go anywhere, give
anything, at any cost. You will learn how the Word of God is growing here at home and overseas.

10:15–10:40AM | Foyer
Refreshments and fellowship in the foyer with missionary displays.
Enjoy some snacks to re-charge before the morning service, and find out how YOU can get involved.

10:45AM–Noon | Auditorium
Combined worship service!
Guest Speaker:
Mark Jobe, New Life Community Church, Chicago, IL

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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 auditorium 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
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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
invite you to join our church family.

If You Have Children Visit the Children’s

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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 9:00 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, 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.
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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 NOTES
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Missions Conference “Ignite”
Guest Speaker:
Mark Jobe, New Life Community Church, Chicago, IL

Visitors’ Parking Area

By Gary L. Jaehnel, Facilities Manger
Have you seen the sign? One was recently installed on the
light pole just north of the auditorium foyer identifying the visi-
tors’ parking area. We’ve added this sign to help direct visitors to
their reserved parking spaces and our front doors.
If you see people parking in this special area, make a special
effort to welcome them. You may also want to direct them to the
Welcome Center (in the foyer) where they can obtain more infor-
mation about our church and the activities currently available.

Sunday Mornings
8:00-9:00AM
Traditional Service
9:15–10:30AM
Groups for All Ages
10:45AM–12:00PM
Blended Service
Starting This Summer
9:15-10:30AM
Contemporary Service

Deacon of the Month

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.
Calling Deaconess
Pat Harker | 262.3396
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 Pat.

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 ADULT GROUPS Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)
Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships
Sunday Mornings | 9:15AM are a great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith.
Groups for All Ages We have a variety of opportunities available that include:
See box this page or the Adult Sunday brochure for Sundays | 9:15–10:30AM
complete listing. The HUB (ages 18-23) | Room 244
STUDY: Don’t Waste Your Life: Learn to live your life for Christ
Wednesday Nights Connections (born in the 1970s) | Room 1224–1226
Concerts of Prayer STUDY: Names of God: Grow closer to God by understanding His names
Wednesday Evenings | 6:30–8:00PM | Room 1116 Homebuilders (born in the 1960s) | Room 1250–1251
STUDY: Way of the Master: Learn how to impact the eternity of others
Mothers of Preschoolers Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241
Next meeting Tuesday, May 13 STUDY: Revelation: The Apocalypse--book of blessing & cursing
9:00–11:15AM | Fellowship Hall Koinonia (born in the 1940s) | Room 1252–1253
May is the final month for MOPS STUDY: Names of God: Grow closer to God by understanding His names
Tuesday morning meeting for
Ezra (born in the 1940s) | Room 1118
2007/2008.
Come join us for a Pampering Day Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247
on May 13 and Are You Smarter STUDY: Philippians: Experiencing joy in all circumstances
Than a Preschooler on May 27. Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105
Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255
Interested in serving mothers with young children? STUDY: One anothers
Positions opening for next year!
W.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116
Contact coordinators Jayme Witzenburg 515.957.9326 or Jenni
STUDY: II Chronicles & Daniel: Develop Solomon’s wisdom and Daniel’s faith
Whitaker 515.981.5383 for details.
Women (all ages) | Room 208
Men (all ages) | Room 210
The HUB (18–30 years old) STUDY: Old Testament characters
Sundays at 9AM—Come up to the HUB for
worship, food and fellowship and stay for
Curt leading us in a study of “I don’t want
to waste my life.”
HUB
SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING
Tonightat 6PM - Come to the Longstreets’ for a fun evening of
Worship Team | Room 1125
STUDY: James: Endurance through trials develops a mature faith
Prayer (all ages) | Room 100
Ecclesiastes | Room 1238–1239 | Biblically Measured
barbeque, volleyball, frisbee and - if we get licensed by the state in STUDY: Learn about life and faith from the wisest man who ever lived.
time - ostrich racing! Bring $2.00 to cover the cost of food and drinks. Essentials of Discipline (Parents) | Room 209 | Family Focused
Mondays at 6:30PM—Ladies’ Bible study
Wednesdays at 7:00PM—Men’s Bible study
Thursday at 6:15PM—Band practice—open to anyone who wants to
sing or play!
HUB
SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING
Coming soon - Retreat at Lake Panorama! more info to come.
STUDY: James Dobson helps you develop a proper structure for parenting.
Good Sense | Room 211 | Financially Faithful
STUDY: Get a handle on managing the financial resources God has trusted to your care.
Foundations | Room 108 | Passionately Committed
STUDY: Introduction to the practices important to growing more Passionately
May Circle Meetings Locations Committed to Jesus.
Visitors are always welcome. Come and join us as we study,
fellowship and learn about our missionaries.
DEBORAH ..............................................................................Thursday, May 8 | 7PM
Karen Troester, 2100 Beaver Ave., #104, 277.0702
ELIZABETH ..................................................................... Thursday, May 8 | 9:30AM

WEEKLY NEWSPAPER
Linda Dusenberry, 7301 Plum Dr., Urb, 278.4939. Salad Lunch to follow.
ESTHER .......................................................................... Thursday, May 8 | 12:30PM
FFC, Room 139, Donna Maurer, 964.1013
HANNAH ....................................................................... Thursday, May 8 | 12:30PM Regular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noon
Alice Hall, 4913 Crestmoor Dr., 278.0997 We prefer that items be submitted electronically!
MARTHA ......................................................................... Thursday, May 8 | 9:30AM E-Mail: NEWSPAPER@FirstFederated.org
FFC, Room 139, Judy Downing, 279.2693
All submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review by
RUTH .............................................................................. Thursday, May 8 | 11:30AM
Shirley McDougal, 3011 Melanie Dr., Urbandale, 276.6908 - PotLuck the church staff. FFC reserves the right to edit submissions
SARAH ................................................................................Tuesday, May 6 | 6:30PM for length.
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First Federated Church does not claim to own any copyright privileges on items
printed in this newspaper, unless otherwise stated. All items published are
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 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Takin’ It Back to the Streets Motorfest
Sunday, June 15 | 10:00AM
Goin’ Fishin’ Six weeks. . .that’s right, in
Saturday, May 31 | 9AM-noon
only six weeks, we will be host-
Join us for a morning of fishing with kids
ing one of our biggest activities
from Oakridge. We need lots of men (and
of the year! Our Special Events
women) who like to fish and are willing to use
planning team has been meeting
their knowledge to teach and reach children.
and planning and now it’s time
Come fish as Jesus did…for fish and people. Contact Darrin
to get YOU on board! It takes
Niday at 237.8268 or dtniday_00@yahoo.com.
MANY volunteers to make this
In addition, helpers are still needed for the regular Saturday
day happen. Sign up NOW on
morning ministries at Oakridge. Contact Sherri Stufflebeem at
the Care and Communication
255.2122 for more information.
card and we will contact you!

Spring All-church Clean-up

By Gary L. Jaehnel, Facilities Manager
We’d like to provide a special
thank-you to the 30+ people
that came last Saturday morning
to help with Spring Clean-Up.
Volunteers ranged in age from
eight to well, let’s just say
those who have participated in
numerous clean-ups. Yards were
raked, debris picked up, bushes
trimmed, sidewalks edged,
gutters cleaned out, supplies
transported, windows cleaned,
carpet vacuumed, and many
other projects. Some of these
tasks hadn’t been accomplished
for years. Our nine acres of
grounds and 272,000 sq. ft.
of facilities have an improved
appearance because of the hard
work put in by these individuals
and families. Their willingness
to give of their time and talents
is greatly appreciated.
Take a close look as you
leave the north parking lot.
The overgrown bushes have
all been trimmed to where we
can see out to the street. Better
yet, people can see us. The new
openness might even attract
people driving by to stop in and
check us out.
If you know someone that
helped with Spring Clean-Up,
please let them know how much
you appreciate what they did.
They deserve an extra pat on
the back.

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Pursing the Vision
Just Give Me Jesus Report
By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries
Vaclav Havel, by trade a playwright, was the last President of
Czechoslovakia and the first President of the Czech Republic. A
visionary leader, his thirteen years in office saw radical change
in his nation, including implementing capitalism and democracy,
and entry into NATO and the European Union.
Havel said his success came from more than vision alone.
He concluded, “Vision is not enough; it must be combined with
venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps; we must step up the
stairs.”
Havel’s attention
to initiative helps us
focus on the next step
in the Just Give Me
Jesus revival. The next
step involves your “God is good! I want to thank the many people at First
participation in a small Federated who so willingly helped with the JGM Jesus
group Bible study Revival. Because of you the JGM Jesus Revival was an
titled The Vision of awesome event and I hope all who attended rekindled their
His Glory. This seven- love for Jesus Christ.” Marilyn Lee
week study from the “I want to thank Pastor Rose and staff at First Federated
book of Revelation focuses on the glory of Jesus our Redeemer Church and our Federated family for the support you have
and King. Five of the studies in the metro region will be held all shown especially this
right here at FFC. To identify the best time and location for you, past year as we prepared
go to our website at www.firstfederated.org. You will be able to for the Revival. I have
get information to contact the leader of the group you desire to experienced personal
attend. revival this year especially
This wonderful opportunity to continue to revive our hearts during the three waves of
and deepen our focus on Jesus comes from the powerful training facilitators for the
experience of the Just Give Me Jesus event. We were blessed to follow up Bible studies. My
be able to support the rally financially and through the efforts personal experience studying the Bible in an inductive way,
of many here at FFC. Some of those involved shared how their like never before, has helped me to discover God’s Word for
involvement impacted them: my personal life.” Deb Crivaro
“I am amazed how God took me out of my comfort zone, “Praise and glory to the Worthy One! I have witnessed
showed me how He could use me, stretch me, cause me to the work of the Spirit as hundreds responded to a call for
grow in my faith, and see Him provide over and over. All I repentance. I saw people come together from hundreds
had to do was be willing and available. I am so thankful for of churches into unity of worship. I witnessed thousands
FFC’s promoting JGM Jesus and their generosity of giving waving a white flag of surrender to the will of God and
to this revival. God changed many lives and brought many standing to their feet in commitment to serve the King of
to accept Him or to make recommitments.” Jan Mudderman Kings.” Jane Lanz
“Thank God for bringing Just Give Me Jesus to Des Moines.
It opened many doors of opportunities to serve Him in fresh
ways in the last two years. I thank God for First Federated
being willing to be an active church to support the efforts
needed for this to happen in our city.” Pat Harker
The event had tremendous impact on our city. However, now is
not the time to rest on this individual accomplishment.
John F. Kennedy, another effective political leader, reinforces
the need for continued action, saying, “There are risks and costs
to a plan of action. But they are far less than the long-range risks
and costs of comfortable inaction.”
Do not be lulled into comfortable inaction. Go to our website to
locate a follow up Bible study to keep your spiritual heart revived!

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 Join Just Give Me Jesus Follow Up Bible
Study this week
Vison Of His Glory by Anne Graham Lotz—Seven Week Study
Times and locations are listed: www.FirstFederated.org
The book of Revelation was
written to help Christians who are
experiencing pressure and problems,
stress and suffering, crisis and
change, to keep their focus on Jesus
at such a time as this. Anne leads a
workshop that teaches participants
how to listen to God’s voice speak
through His Word. This workshop
prepares viewers for the remaining
six sessions involving personal
study using a workbook, followed
by small group discussion. Each
one-hour video message, which
Anne filmed at The Billy Graham
Training Center at The Cove, then serves to summarize the unit.

Just Give Me Jesus Prayer

May Monthly Community

Prayer Gathering
Saturday, May 10 | 9-10:30AM
Ankeny Presbyterian Church
317 SE Trilein Drive
Ankeny, Iowa 50021

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 PRAY FOR
ONE The contents of this page have been removed to protect the
ANOTHER privacy of those in our congregation.

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

Items found on this page include:

Pray for Those Who Grieve
Happy Birthday!
(Birthdays are listed for Federated members & missionaries)
Pray for those with Physical Needs
(In the Hospital, Upcoming Surgery/Procedures, Partial List of the Ongoing Needs of Our Members &
Regular Attenders)
Our Encouragement Pray for Those Who Serve our Church
“But the Word of God
continued to increase and
spread.”
Acts 12:24

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 MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus Christ
Chaplain Jerry & Patty Van Cleave
Mission Board: Polk County Jail Ministry, Inc.
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
What does he do?
“I am on call 24/7, every day. I
could be called upon to give a death
notification, officiate at a funeral or offer
comfort to the sick or dying. I could be
asked to perform a wedding ceremony
for deputies, or ride along with them
while they are on duty. As I get to know
the officers, I am given opportunities to encourage them, and
to minister to them and to their families. I am available to offer
marriage and family counseling and to help them cope with the
often difficult tasks they are called upon to perform. Hospital
visitation of deputies or their family members are opportunities
to build relationships. They are a close knit group and it takes
time to develop relationships of trust with them. As public
servants assigned the task of protecting our community, they are
under a lot of stress as they are the disciplinarians and the enforc-
ers of justice. The task of building bridges into the deputies’ lives
is slow but rewarding work and I am honored to serve them.
“The State of Iowa sees over 70% of the incarcerated going
back to prison. With the faith based method only 6% go back to
prison or jail. What a huge difference when one is truly trans-
formed by the power of God!”
FFC Volunteers: Terry Bishop and Alicia Cortez.
www.polkcountyjailministries.com
Beth Lamb
Mission Board: Child Evangelism Fellowship
Location: State of Iowa
What does she do? Beth is State Director
CEF is the world’s largest mission agency
ministering to children. Last year CEF
reached nearly 5 million children in over 15
countries. With their unique ministries, train-
ing and materials they carry out the Great Commission.
CEF takes the truth of God’s Word into the heart of Africa,
throughout Asia, the Pacific, Latin America, Europe, the Middle
East and North America. Through the ministries of CEF, boys
and girls have heard the Good News since 1937.
CEF reaches children through: after-school programs, summer
missions, camps, fair ministry, vacation bible school, rallies,
CEF mailbox club, street evangelism, literature distribution and
internet evangelism.
FFC Volunteers: Pat Anderson, Linda Dusenbury, Linda Hotch-
kiss, Steve Revell, Bob Underberg.
iowacef@yahoo.com
First Federated Church
Pat Amsden
Mission Board:
Camp Appanoose, Inc.
Location: Plano. Iowa
What does he do?
Pat is Executive Director
Mission Statement: Introducing
Jesus Christ to a new generation and challenging youth for
productive service in our world.
“The camp facilities now include 10 times the enclosed space
that they had 2 summers ago. Enthusiastic, young, committed
summer camp counselors serve for 9 consecutive weeks each
summer. Camp Appanoose is 20 years old this year. Camp is
home to several horses, chickens, guineas pigs, cats, fox, coyotes,
eagles, owls, several species of hawks, raccoons, squirrels, rab-
bits and a host of song birds. Volunteers have planted over 15,000
trees on the grounds over the past 20 years.
“Pastor Jess and Hannah (and Isaiah) will be there again
this summer for Horse Camps. One of the Conestoga Wagons is
now air conditioned. The camp is home to a Cessna 150 used in
demonstration during Aviation Camp week.”
FFC Volunteers: Numerous
www.CampAppanoose.org
Hope Ministries
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Mission Statement: The purpose of
Hope Ministries is to proclaim
and demonstrate the life-changing
Gospel of Jesus Christ, meeting
the spiritual, physical and emo-
tional needs of men, women and children who are homeless
or in need of hope.
Hope Ministries outreach programs:
Bethel Mission: a 108-bed facility in Des Moines’ inner city that
provides shelter to homeless men and nutritious meals to the
poor, hungry and needy.
The Door of Faith: a 102 bed-facility on Des Moines’ south side
that offers recovery and rehabilitation services to homeless
men.
Hope Transitional Housing: two transitional homes which
provide a final step toward independence.
Hope Family Center: a faith-based (Christ-centered), long-term
residential and life recovery program for homeless mothers
and their children.
Hope Bargain Center: located at 4950 Old E. University Ave.,
in Pleasant Hill, the Bargain Center offers low-cost clothing
and household items and opportunities for community out-
reach and volunteer service.
Hope Employees from FFC: Steve Baker, Cole Lindholm and
Lynne Mckee.
www.hopeiowa.org
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 Waterskiing | June 8
Senior High: Bring $5 to help cover the price of gas and come
have and awesome time water skiing and tubing! Lake Panorama,
Hangtimes 4–8PM. If you need to carpool, meet at the church by 3PM. Home
May 4—SMT Meeting by 9PM!
May 11—No HangTime, Hang with your moms
7th–12th Grades Motorfest | June 15
May 18—Paul/Timothy Scavenger Hunt
May 25—Beach Volleyball This Father’s Day, June 15th, we are continuing to host
June 1—Softball Motorfest as an outreach to the community. We need a lot of help
June 8—Disk golf to make this happen. There will be plenty of areas where the
DODGEBALL!!! Mondays | 7-8:30PM | FFC West Gym teens can help serve. Look for a list of needs to be in the church
Weekly match-ups! Come join us! Our group keeps getting newspaper and help serve as we celebrate our fathers.
bigger! Junior High Summer Camp! | June 22-27
Jr. High Summer Camp at Hidden Acres Christian Center
Other in Dayton, Iowa—Basic Training: Explorers B Residential
M-FUGE | July 20–27 Camp. Cost is $250. Be sure to register as soon as possible to
Make sure you have your passports and support letters. There reserve your space. All those who have completed 6-8th grade
are also 6 open spots, so it is not too late if you still want to go! are invited to attend! Here is a link so you can register online:
Please make sure you let Howie know your t-shirt size if you http://hacamps.org. Discounts for siblings available.
have not already done so. Only 12 weeks till go time! Sleepy Hollow | June 22 | 6-8PM
In May Mini golf, rock walls and go-carts—OH MY! Enjoy one
go-kart race, one round of mini-golf, one climb on the climbing
Fear Factor | May 7 | 6:30-8PM wall, one batting range token (16 pitches), basketball hot shot
Join us for a fun night with “Fear Factor” challenges, plus it’s plus: (weather permitting) inflatable obstacle course and impos-
time for our missions conference so we have David Pierce’s son, sible rope ladder. Cost: $10.50 per person + tax. Meet there!
Aaron, to share with us that night. Parents welcome.
Are You Smarter Than A 7th/9th Grader? | May 25 Wednesday Nights During the Summer
The junior high and senior high will compete during Sunday In May- we will have our creative Wednesday night THEME
school in this parody of the famous game show and see who will NIGHTS – PLUS: We are going to continue meeting in June
win the challenge: the new 7th graders or the new 9th graders. and July – the youth leaders will take a break, but Dan, Howie
This is going to be hilarious. and Juls will be there to help you continue to worship, encounter
In June God’s word and have a blast together. This will be a more relaxed
setting—perfect to bring your friends!
Grad Banquet/Service | June 1
Come celebrate 18 years of ac- Ideas For Summer
Class of 2007!

complishment! We will have a Graduate Now’s your chance to turn in ideas for what you’d like to see
the youth group do this summer. Please email all ideas to Howie
Jocelyn Arment Kirsten M. Hansen
DSM Christian Future Plans
Go to Northwest Missouri State

Recognition service during the 10:30

Best HS Memory
I got to know some of my best friends
through the plays I was in during all of
high school.

worship service, and then immediately Megan Nicole Emory

Homeschool
Future Plans
Crystal Hon
Future Plans
at MHowland@FirstFederated.org
Canada Mission Trip Support
Belmont Univ for a degree in Journalism Joining the military; going to school for
Best HS Memory early childhood development.
going to Hawaii for family vacation`

following, join us for a catered meal in

Best HS Memory
HS memory: The polar bear dare and
playing pranks on each other. Boys vs.
Girls and I definitely think that the girls
ruled on that trip.

Violet Foster Sara Hugley

the HUB room. Parents are encouraged Don’t have a work project to offer? Haven’t received a support
Homeschool Grandview Park
Future Plans Future Plans
DMACC for a couple years, then a College, DMACC, Ankeny campus
Christian college afterward Best HS Memory
Best HS Memory 5-day tour with Sounds of Praise choral
Going on the mission trips and hanging group at Grandview Park Baptist

letter from a teen? If you still feel impressed to give and support
out.

to attend both events. Rachel Nicole Garner

DSM Christian
Future Plans
Matt Janes
Johnston
Future Plans

this trip, there are teens that could be helped greatly by both your
Trinity Christian in Chicago majoring in Going into the Army hoping to become
Nursing part of the military police.
Best HS Memory Best HS Memory

What we need from you grads:

hanging out with friends Playing pranks on the girls at Turkey
Trek

First Federated Church S1 Class of 2007 | Sunday, June 3, 2007

prayer and financial support. If you feel led to support a teen in

A) 6 pictures: 1) Baby, 2) Child, 3) anyway, contact Howie to learn more about how you can help.
Funny, 4) Interest/Hobby, 5) Senior, 6) Headshot (for the
newspaper).
B) You will also need to fill out the senior questionnaire avail-
able in the Backdoor.
These items must be turned in to Pastor Howie no later than
May 27. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
KZ Church
God Rocks – our new
theme for KZ Church
– brings us the story of
Nehemiah this week.
Nehemiah had a good job
as a cupbearer. However, he
felt God’s call to return to a crumbled Jerusalem and lead the
effort to rebuild. There was opposition. Nehemiah had plenty of
opportunities to say, “It’s just not worth it” and quit, but he didn’t.
He relied on God’s strength to get the job done and he called the
people to rejoice! Ask your child all about Nehemiah and what he
did when things got tough. Come See Our New Digs!!
We’re ready for some serious
digging at our Children’s Registration
Station as our check-in desk has
Starting TODAY and for the been replaced with a bulldozer! A
next several weeks the chapel will bulldozer?? That’s right. You have
be under construction. Our KZ to come see it!! Oh, and bring some
Church program will be meet- visiting children with you!
ing in the Xtreme room, #205,
upstairs. Follow the signs to collect your child after the service. Thank you to Todd Pierce and his
construction and design team for this
New Arrival awesome facelift! (He will be adding
Doug and Bonnie Smalley are excited
a few more accessories to the look in
to welcome grandson, Carter James
the near future.)
Webb, on April 27th. Carter is the son
of Krista and Andrew Webb who live here in West Des Moines.
Welcome to the extended Federated family, little one!

GOT A WORK
PROJECT?
Put us to work! Those going on the upcoming mission trips
need to raise money. We are looking for work projects
to help earn our support. Our teams will be available on
Saturdays, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Please contact Michael Howland
at 255.2122. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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 UPCOMING EVENTS OTHER NEWS
Wednesday Night Meal | Missions Sympathy
May 7 Pork Sticks, Corn dogs, Fruit Cup, Veggie Cup, Ice Cream Bar Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who
have lost loved ones recently:
Dedication for Roy Porter Memorial
Monday, May 5 | 5:30PM | Greenbelt Park Shelter, Clive The family and friends of Melvin Wellen
Just west of 100th & Swanson Blvd who died on April 22.
The city of Clive will be The friends and family of Carol Sorenson
honoring Roy Porter, Pastor who died on April 27.
Emeritus of Missions, at the Charlie Dahl at the death of his mother, Marjorie Dahl,
naming dedication of the Porter on April 26.
Greenbelt Park Shelter. Roy was
the Clive Mayor 1970–1978. Men’s Softball | May 8
You are invited to join us 7:15PM First Federated vs. Lutheran Church of Hope
Monday evening. Light refresh- 8:15PM First Federated vs. Westchester E. Free
ments will be served. Both games are on Field R at Campbell Park in Clive.

Date With A Purpose 90th Birthday Celebration | Helen Storey

May 10 | 2–4PM | Fellowship Hall
Space is limited for Date with a Purpose events!
The Family of Helen Storey would like to invite you to a 90th
Join Gary & Barb Rosberg on May 9.
birthday celebration. Please come and join us at this blessed
Visit www.DrGaryandBarb.com for details.
event. Please, no gifts, but contributions may be made in her
Child Evangelism Fellowship Banquet honor to the Missions program, especially the Thursday Sewing
May 17 | 6:00PM | Faith Baptist Bible College auditorium Group.
It starts with a dinner at no charge—a free will offering will
be taken later in the evening. Chuck Hurley with Iowa Family Congratulations, Austin!
Policy Center will be the Master of Ceremonies and our own Bill Because of his outstanding qualities in the
Pedrick will provide the special music for the evening. areas of character, service, leadership, and schol-
Reservations can be made by calling 254.0005 or arship, the administration and high school faculty
712.274.6217. of Grandview Park Baptist School honored
Austin Bush, son of David and Elizabeth Bush, as
May he was inducted into the National Honor Society.
Missions Conference ..........................................................................................4–10
Date with a Purpose (www.DrGaryandBarb.com) .........................................9
Mother’s Day ..............................................................................................................11
Child Evangelism Fellowship Banquet (Faith Baptist Bible College | 6:00PM)............17
Goin’ Fishin’ (Oakridge Neighborhood).............................................................................31

June
Promotion Sunday .....................................................................................................1
Graduate Recognition ..............................................................................................1
Beaverdale Neighborhood Flyer Distribution.................................................4
Back Yard Club (TBD) ...........................................................................................10–12
Father’s Day | Motor Fest (10:00AM) .........................................................................15
Champion Sports Camp (for ages 6–12) .......................................................... 23–27

July
Contemporary Service Preview (Sundays in July | 10:45AM) ................... 6, 13, 20, 27
Film & Franks (Tower Park) .............................................................................................9
Financial Report
Splash Party (Clive Aquatic Center) ..................................................................................13 Attendance 04/27/08
Arts Camp (for ages 6–12) ..................................................................................... 14–18 8:00AM ......................................... 382 General Fund Offering
Oakridge Neighborhood Carnival (Oakridge)..................................................... 26 10:45AM ....................................... 672 Last Week
Back Yard Club (TBD) .......................................................................................... 29–31
Budgeted Missions Weekly Need ........................$34,889
August Year to Date: 9/1/07–present Offering ............................... $26,027
Contemporary Service Kick-Off (Sundays | 9:15AM) ..................................................3 Need ................................... $182,871 Shortage.............................. ($8,862)
Back Yard Club (TBD) ........................................................................................... 11–13 Offering ..............................$188,002 Year to Date: 9/1/07–present
Hillis Elementary Work Day ..................................................................................15
Oakridge Back to School (Oakridge Neighborhood) ....................................................17 Overage ...................................$5,131 Need ................................. $1,221,115
Congregational Meeting | Budget (Chapel | Sunday | 6:00PM)................................ 24 Mortgage Offering ........................... $1,161,912
Current Balance .................. $781,740 Shortage.............................($59,203)
Next Payment May 25

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