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Remember to Vote! Tuesday, November 2, 2010

"Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual--or at least that he ought not so to do; but that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country. "

Samuel Adams, The Writings of Samuel Adams, Harry Alonzo Cushing, editor (New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1907), Vol. IV, p. 256.

"Nothing is more essential to the establishment of manners in a State than that all persons employed in places of power and trust be men of unexceptionable characters. The public cannot be too curious concerning the character of public men."

Samuel Adams, The Writings of Samuel Adams, Harry Alonzo Cushing, editor (New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1907), Vol. III, p. 236-237.

"Look well to the characters and qualifications of those you elect and raise to office and places of trust. "

Matthias Burnett, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Norwalk, An Election Sermon, Preached at Hartford, on the Day of the Anniversary Election, May 12, 1803 (Hartford: Printed by Hudson & Goodwin, 1803), p. 27.

"Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness, and corruption."

James Garfield, "A Century of Congress" published in Atlantic, July 1877.

"In selecting men for office, let principle be your guide. Regard not the particular sect or denomination of the candidate--look to his character. "

Noah Webster, Letters to a Young Gentleman Commencing His Education to Which is Subjoined a Brief History of the United States (New Haven: S. Converse, 1823), p. 18.

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weekly Ministries

In addition to all the weekly ministries listed below, we have Life Groups that meet in the evenings throughout the week. These are sermon-based small groups designed to connect you to significant relationships. Request more info on any of these ministries via the Care and Communication Card.

sunday8-8:30am: Fed Café Fellowship8:30-9:30am: Celebration Service Nursery/Preschool classes KZ Church for K-4th grade9:45-10:45am: Classes for all ages: (A complete listing of

Adult Bible Fellowship Classes is available at the Welcome Center)

10:30-11am: Fed Café Fellowship11am-12:10: The River Service Nursery/Preschool classes KZ Church for K-4th grade6pm: HUB Sunday Evening Nightlife (college young

adults)

Monday6-8:30pm: Alpha (learning the fundamentals of Christianity)6:30pm: Youth Dodgeball

tuesday8:45-11:15am: MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers, meets on

the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays)9-11am: Women in the Word (currently studying Ephesians)11am: 60+ Luncheon (3rd Tuesday)

wednesday10am: Ladies Prayer Group1pm: Card and Sewing Ministries5-6:15pm: Wednesday Night Meal6:30-8pm: Adult Classes (posted at all entry doors) AWANA (ages 2-4th grade) Xtreme (grades 5-6) Heirborn Youth Group (grades 7-12)

thursday9:20-11:20am: Ladies Beth Moore Bible Study9:30 – 11:00: Wee Worship for moms and their babies/ toddlers

Friday8:30am: Men’s Prayer Group

saturday11-noon: Oakridge Outreach Ministry (to children)

Fall Fun night is Just 12 Days away!

You can help make this a great outreach event!

•Invite your friends and neighbors to come.

•Donate candy and other goodies – Individually wrapped candy, individual serving size packages of Goldfish, fruit snacks, raisins, etc. Donations can be left in the candy buckets located around the building or in the Children’s Ministries office.

•Volunteer –Help with a game or with concessions. Be a part of the set-up or tear-down crew. Do advance preparation in the office or at home. Call the Children’s Ministries office @255.2122 to volunteer. Don’t miss out on all the fun!

alPHa is here.

We got off to a great start last Monday night but didn’t see you there. There is still plenty of time to get on board. Why not invite that unsaved or searching friend to join you for a great Monday night meal, an engaging video and a fun group breakout time to explore what you learn in a relaxed environment.

Maybe you still have some questions about the basics of the Christian faith you would like to be more sure of. You WILL-learn a lot! REALLY worth the 10 week investment.

Questions like: Can you trust the Bible? How did we get the Bible? Why did Jesus have to die? Is Jesus really the Son of God? What is the Trinity? and who and what does the Holy Spirit do? just to name a few.

We have seen a 100% satisfaction rate from all who have gone before you. That’s as good asCrest toothpaste on killing germs.

Sharing Christ with a friend, neighbor or co-workerjust doesn’t get any easier than this.

What’s holding you back?

See you Monday night at 6:00pm in the Backoor!Alpha ends promptly at 8:30.

HelP neeDeD!

We all love having that cup of coffee on Sunday morning at the Fed Café, but it takes lots of hands to get everything ready. There is a need for more people to help prepare and serve the coffee and snacks. Contact the church office at 255-2122 to volunteer.

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NotesSunday October 17, 20108:30am Celebration11:00am The River Pastor Mike RoseTitle: “The Blame Game”Series: Transformers

Financial Report attendance 10/10/108:30AM.........................................355

11:00am.........................................405

Children’s Church...........................62Early Childhood..............................46Budgeted MissionsYear to Date: 9/1/10–presentNeed ..........................................$27,930Offering .....................................$27,577Over/(Short)..............................$(353)

General Fund offeringLast WeekWeekly Need.........................$29,101Offering..................................$31,099Over/(Short)...........................$1,998Year to Date: 9/1/10–presentNeed.......................................$174,606Offering..................................$172,816*Over/(Short)...........................$(1,790)*Corrected number

Do you need to establish relationships here at Federated? LIFE GROUPS are the main way that we connect people with each other. They are small groups that meet throughout the week to “do life together”, and most are organized by the “stage of life” that you are currently in. To find out more, visit www.firstfederated.org or check the “small groups” box on the Care and Communication Card.

life Group Discussion Questions

1. What truths from Sunday’s message impacted you the most?

2. Can you recall a time from your childhood where you did not take the blame for something you should

have, but blamed someone else instead? What was the result of that “blame game”—how did it turn out?

3. How is the “blame game” evident in the very first act of human sin? (Read Gen. 3:1-13) Who does God hold accountable for their sin in this passage? (Read Gen. 3:14-19) It is obvious that God punished sin in this

passage, but when the sin was confessed, God also showed His mercy. In what ways do we see the mercy of God in this passage? (Read Gen. 3:20-24)

4. What other passages of Scripture can you think of where God’s mercy was granted when sin was confessed? (It is not necessary that you know the reference, just recall the story as you know it.)

5. The Bible is clear that God’s mercies are new every morn - ing (Lamentations 3:23). With that being the case, why do you think we still struggle with confession?

6. As a group, have a short brainstorming session and have someone record your list of all the BENEFITS of con-

fessing our sin (to God AND other people) versus keep ing our sin secret or blaming someone else for them.

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MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus Christ

Dr. Bill Becknell

Please join us for lunch, meet and hear Dr. Bill (Russia) and Nathan (closed country) share their ministry in Fellow-ship Hall at 11:00 am, next Sunday, October 24.

As a physician, Dr. Bill serves with medical and lay people forming expedition teams that travel north to the Arctic Tundra and Siberia. Teams supply and distribute Agape Health Kits to the very poor and share Christ with many who have never heard. Dr. Bill is the first American to receive a Family Practice diploma from Russia. The ministry has helped start 49 churches and the medical staff has grown to 53.

Nathan & Kathy serve with nationals to make disciples for Jesus Christ among an unreached people group. Their goal is to extend the hands of indigenous mission leaders, through facili-tating prayer, providing practical help and strategic initiatives. Their area is the seat of a false religion, the abode of their gods, and held sacred for its holy rivers and places of pilgrimage.

The prayer goal is to see a body of disciples living out Jesus in each of the 9,300 mountain villages in their region.

lee & Michelle sonius

Mission Board: HCJB GlobalLocation: Accra, GhanaWhat do they do? Lee is Re-

gional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa for HCJB Global. HCJB works in partnership with other ministries to start Christian FM radio stations. Lee guides and nurtures the team in the region, men and women whose minis-tries touch the lives of thousands through media and health care. Michelle is the regional bookkeeper and facilitates a women’s Bible study in their home.

Prayer requests: • Funding to send 5,000 more SonSet (solar powered

radios) to remote villages, prisons and hospitals so people can hear the Good News on partner FM radio stations.

• For the processing of paperwork to obtain their quota posi- tion (so far a 3 year process).

• For son TJ at high school in Kenya; Kyle in 5th grade at home.

• Michelle as she serves as regional bookkeeper.

George Rivera (Jan. 15, 1931-aug. 27, 2010) Friends of Mexico, Inc., Galeana, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

George surrendered his life to Christ in 1953 in Southern California. He set out on a 3 week trip to Mexico and stayed 3 months. Returning to California, he sold all his belongings and went to serve full time in the little town of Galeana.

Involving young people in teams, the evangelistic emphasis was on neighboring villages. The outreach included crafts, Bible stories, VBS, visitation, distribution of Gospels/literature and instrumental numbers.

George’s ministry endeavors also included area crusades, prison ministries and sports evangelism. He brought the first Christian Medical Society to Latin America.

George loved missions and had an incredible passion to serve. Thousands were reached for Christ through this devoted missionary.

First Federated Church sent its first youth group to Galeana in 1966. Over the years many adults and several FFC pastors joined the youth on summer short term teams. Countless lives were changed and challenged for missions.

George is survived by his wife, Rebeca, children Bobby (OR), Laura and her husband Jake Sarinana (CO), 5 grandchildren and many relatives.

Rebeca continues to serve on the FOM Board. Pray as they seek God’s will for the future of FOM.

PO Box 2410, Edinburg, TX 78540Rebeca: 956-358-1231 or friendsofmexico@aol.com

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the contents of this page have been removed to protect the 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 GrieveHappy 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)

Pray for those who serve our Church

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our encouragement“For to me, to live is

Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21

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JH Blitz: November 12So have you ever wanted to go roller-skating, rock-climbing,

play broomball, & go bowling all in one night? Throw in a mega-rally, a stellar band & about 300 kids and you’re well on your way to the fantasy-come-true called BLITZ! The cost is only $35 for all this crazy fun. Get your friends together and sign up! 8pm - 8am (JH only)

Other Important Happenings:

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT: Howie and Juls want to see our students play ball. This year we don’t want to go alone! We will post a schedule of the games we’re seeing and will encourage the youth group to go and support their friends when possible. Send us your schedules for all your fall sports /events! But even more—we want to be a witness— we will have gospel bracelets to give away to students and will pray for God to give us the opportunity to be a witness. Come encourage and reach out all at once!

Special Need:Passion For Pancakes?Every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, Lincoln and

Roosevelt high school students meet, pray and hear God’s word presented by area youth pastors (Howie included) over a breakfast of pancakes. We have a need for bulk pancake mixes (Sam’s Club or Costco sells a 10lb bag of Krustez—we request “add water” only mixes) and bulk syrup (64 oz) donated for these weekly meetings. If you think you’d like to minister to area teens by donating pancake mix or syrup, please place these items in the donation box outside the youth ministry office. Thank you!!

PEACE LOVE AND PANCAKES UPDATE!Our Lincoln and Roosevelt pancake ministries are both up

and rolling! Each week Christian students from each school share from God’s Word and from their own testimonies. And so far we are growing! Lincoln started with just 20 in at-tendance this fall and this week we had at least 45 in attendance. Our own Kelsie Langford shared with the students that day and did a terrific job! After 3 weeks of prayer and organization meetings, this week we finally started ministry at Roosevelt for the first time. The results: an overwhelming turning out. I don’t think I could even count the true number of students. But from what we can figure based on our best attempts, 75-100 students attended this week’s ministry alone. They were respectful and very receptive and apprecia-tive. THANK YOU for all who have prayed for each of these ministries. THANK YOU for those who have donated pancake batter and syrup. We are definitely flying through both now and your donations have helped us not only feed their bellies, but also feed their souls!

Hangtimes Oct 17—Game and Pie NightNov 7—SMT meeting

tHis weekwednesday nights

Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00PM | Backdoorsunday Mornings

Sundays | 9:10–10:25AM | Backdoor

today:Game and Pie night in the Backdoor! Come play your favorite

games and bring your favorite pie (or dessert) and have a great time of fellowship!

in october

FAMILY FUN NIGHT: Oct. 29 Big chance to serve! We need teens to help with all of the

booths and events - plus we are turning the backsoor into the game show, Minute to Win it and we’ll need help setting it up and running each activity in the Backdoor. This is a great outreach event for children and their families. 6:30pm is the start time– but be sure to be at your booths by 6:00pm. Those of you who have in a children’s ministry capacity will love this event! Come serve!

Deposits Due!!!If you are planning to attend any of the following events,

please turn in your deposits by the specified date.

Revolve Tour/Dare To Share: This Spring we will attend two conferences. The girls

will attend The Revolve Tour in Kansas City, MO. The guys will attend Dare 2 Share in Lincoln, NE. Both are awesome conferences! However, the early bird pricing is only available now. Please turn in deposits asap ($25) to ensure the discounted rate! Parent Drivers/Chaperones will be needed. Check out both conferences on the web!

Turkey Trek: November 5-7This year we get to hear from our Adult Ministry Pastor

(former youth pastor) Danny Lightner. Enjoy volleyball, swim-ming pool, basketball, broomball, a ropes course and much more! And as always, there is the traditional Polar Bear Dare! Be ready to encounter the Lord and work together Cost is $85. Now In-cluded: gym, pool, and so much more! Sign-up in the Backdoor! (SH Only) Chaperones / youth parents needed for this event. $25 Deposit Due: Oct. 24 FIRM

7th–12th Grades

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new Baby news!!

Congratulations to Pastor Danny and Sarah Lightner. Their very own Iowa boy, Josiah James Lightner, was born on Monday, October 11, weighing 8 lbs. 8 ½ oz. Big sisters Hannah and Grace will be eager helpers with little “Brother Bear.” Welcome to the Federated family, Josiah!

kZ Church

Today in KZ Church

This week in KZ Church we talked about the conversation Jesus had with the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus told her that about the living water he could give her. He told her that if she drank The Living Water, she would n_________ t__________ a_______. See if your child can fill in these blanks! Need help? Look up John 4:4-15!

Awana clubs meet at 6:25pm on Wednesday evenings. Puggles -- for children age 2 by 9-15-10 and young 3s Cubbies -- for children age 3 by 9-15-10, age 4, and age

5 not yet in K Sparks -- K, 1st and 2nd graders T & T -- 3rd and 4th graders

This Wednesday night is “God and Country Night!” at Awana. We’ll be making cards and packing care packages for several soldiers who will be serving in Afghanistan. These very special men and women are the parents of clubbers in Awana and Xtreme. Check your flyer from club or contact Mrs. Griess for

care package suggestions.

ChildreN’s MiNistry

Veggietales live!

Get your advance tickets for Veggie Tales Live! NOW at the special rate of just $10.00 per person. Supplies are limited and are only available through the Children’s Ministries office! Contact Sherri or Mary at 255-2122 for more information.

VeggieTales Live is so excited to be touring through Des Moines this fall! As a member of our audience, you can expect to be entertained with all of the silly songs you know and love performed by your favorite VeggieTales characters. The hour-long show is exciting and enthusiastic and includes several “WOW” moments guaranteed to make you want to sing and dance along. Bob, Larry, and the whole crew truly look forward to performing for you and worshiping with you on Monday, November 15 at First Federated Church! Choose from two performance times—2pm or 7pm.

If you’re a 5th or 6th grader, this is the place for you on Wednesday nights. It’s all about crazy games, practical Bible teaching and lots of special events geared just for preteens. We’ll see you this Wednesday night at 6:30pm in Room 205. Invite a friend or two to come with you!

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60 Plus tuesday, october 19, 2010

11:00 a.m.

First Federated Church

Fellowship Hall

the Program…

Come along as we take a musical trip down memory lane with the R.B.J. Trio this month. Tap your feet to some oldies from your youth, as well as familiar hymns and some original numbers. You may even want to sing along!

When Rick and Beth McReynolds aren’t busy pastoring a church here in Des Moines, they join with Jack O’Leary to en-tertain folks at local farmer’s markets and other area events. We think you’ll enjoy their combination of 3-part harmony, keyboard and guitar accompaniment and a little humor, too.

the Meal…

We will be serving baked chicken, scalloped potatoes, corn, salad, rolls and chocolate cake. To make your reservation mark the box on the Care & Communication card today!

and a Challenge…

Now you can be part of making a special childhood memory for a needy child. Soon First Federated will be collecting shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Franklin Graham’s ministry, Samaritan’s Purse. In addition to the hundreds of filled boxes brought in by families and individuals, some boxes will be packed by our Kindergarten – 4th graders during KZ Church. The children are bringing offerings for the project, but they’ll need many items to fill their boxes. You can help by bringing one of the following items to 60+ in October. (Remember, all items must be new.)

•A hygiene item such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, wash cloth, comb, or brush

•A small toy—Hot Wheels car, small doll, kazoo, har monica, yo-yo, jump rope, etc.

•Child’s clothing item or accessory—T-shirt, socks, sunglasses, hair clips, flashlight with batteries.

want a Huge Blessing?

Then come to see some of your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ proclaim publically that they want to follow Jesus! They will be doing this by getting baptized, and sharing their story about how they came to faith in Christ. If you’ve never been to a baptismal service, you are missing out on one of the BIGGEST blessings in the life of a local church body, so I (Pastor Danny) would challenge you to put Sunday, October 24th on your calen-dar. The service will take place immediately following the River Service over in the large auditorium, and will only be about ½ hour in length. Not only will YOU be blessed, but your presence will be a big blessing to those getting baptized as well!

sign up to Help with Funeral luncheons

At Federated, we are happy to provide luncheons prior to or following a funeral service for family of members/regular attenders. To do this, we need a list of volunteers who are will-ing to help with preparation or clean-up and another list of those who are willing to bring food (salad for 10-12, dessert for 18, or other items requested). With enough volunteers, you may only get a call once or twice a year, depending on how many funerals occur.

If you are willing to be on either or both lists, please let Penny Murphy know by calling her at 277-2040 or emailing her at pennycyndi@msn.com. Give her your name, phone number,

Countdown to Christmas

FOUR weeks! Yes, just FOUR weeks left until Collection Sunday for Opera-tion Christmas Child. Gift wrapped shoe boxes and instructions are available now in the Children’s Ministries office. Fill your shoe box with gifts for needy boys and girls around the world. Join Samaritan’s Purse in touching the lives of boys and girls with the Good News that Jesus loves them and cares for them.

save the Date!

annual First Federated women’s Christmas tea

A Homespun Christmas

Tuesday, November 30, 20106:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Details:Half the tickets will be available after the Celebration service

and half available before the River service on Nov. 14th. Invite your friends for a special time to have fun, enjoy a fabulous dinner, sing your favorite carols, hear a great speaker and join us in our traditional singing of Silent Night with individual candles around the room. What a special way to begin the Christmas season with your friends!

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We’ve auditioned and even begun rehearsing! Woohoo! We would love for your kids to join our Joy Story Choir! If you’ve seen the schedule, you’ll want to know that we have a NEW AND IMPROVED schedule that is much more family friendly!

As a choir participant your child will begin rehearsing during the KZ Church time this week. We will rehearse every Sunday morning until the program on December 19th. The choir will join the drama kids for Sunday afternoon rehearsals beginning Nov 14th. Check out the schedule printed below and PLEASE plan to have your kids join our Joy Story Choir!! sun mornings until program kids Choir (k-6) rehearse during kZ Church Preschool choir rehearsing during River servicesun, nov 14, 21 Drama (team 1,2 and nativity) anD CHoiR, 2-3:30, Rm 152

sun, nov 28 tHanksGiVinG weekenD – no ReHeaRsal sun, Dec 5 all Drama & Choir, 2-3:30, Rm 152

sat, Dec 11 Full Run-through, eVeRYone, 9 - noon sat, Dec 18 DRess ReHeaRsal, 9 – noon, ManDatoRY eVeRYone (including preschool!)

Singing. . .dressing up in toy costumes. . .fun being with their friends. . .sharing a life-changing message with our church family – DON’T MISS IT!

Call 255.2122 to let us know if your child is going to participate. Thanks!!

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uPCoMinG eVents

October23 Fall Clean Up Day 24 Baptismal Service (following The River Service)29 Fall FUN Night31 Operation Christmas Child KickoffNovember 7 Daylight Savings Time Ends14 Operation Christmas Child Collection Sunday15 Veggie Tales LIVE21 Thanksgiving Celebration (combined service)30 Ladies Christmas TeaDecember19 Joy Story (combined service)

aNNouNCeMeNtsFor further information on any of these

announcements, call the church office at 255-2122

wednesday night MealFellowship Hall | 5-6:15 PMadults $3 | Children (age 2-12) $2 | Family $10

Make reservation on the Care & Communication Card or call the church office before noon on Mondays.

Oct 20: pizza, tossed salad, peach cobbler

own a Piece of History

A silent auction will be held from October 10 through October 31 for the attendees of First Federated Church for the purchase of a collection of stained glass windows preserved from the old church building at Beaver and Adams. The windows will be on display in the auditorium foyer Sunday mornings, October 10, 17 and 24. Please use east entrance to foyer.

A catalog of the windows for sale will also be available in PDF format online at www.firstfederated.org click on the “upcoming events” tab under “happenings”. . Please contact Chuck Boscaljon (cboscaljon@hotmail.com) or any of the other Deacons if you have questions.

sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who have lost a loved one recently:

Jan McCourt at the death of her sister, Ireeta Malone, on October 2

Mission luncheonSunday, October 24th, 2010Fellowship Hall 11:00 AM

Come hear from Bill Becknell, our doctor in Russia who runs a clinic in Moscow and then takes medical and evangelistic teams into Siberia. We will also have one of our workers who leads teams into the Himalayas, and works with national leaders in North India.

Dessert Reception for Rita (ibbotson) & John Beran

Sunday, October 17, 2010Fellowship Hall 11:00 AM

Come hear reports from Rita and her ministry in Zimbabwe, from John and his experience in the Philippines, and their future plans for ministry.

We could still use volunteers in mop-pets. We would love volunteers to come and spend time with these precious little

ones, while their mommies fellowship together! Mops meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Can’t commit to the year? Would you be willing to make a commitment to only two Mops meetings? We would love to have you! Contact Nikki jackson at 255-2122 or njackson@firstfederated.org

Men’s BasketBall:

Our in-house Basketball season is just around the corner. Look for the sign-up table outside the East gym on Oct. 24 and Oct. 31.”