First Federated ChurchSunday, January 25, 2009
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Volume 10 Number 36
Increasing Your Quantity Time
By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries
“In today’s structured world, just hangingout is gold. Ask children what they want, andthey will tell you they want to just hang outwith their parents.”These words from Terry Real, a marriage andfamily therapist and author, tell us a lot aboutour relationships with others—and with God.In his January 19th article, of the
HuffingtonPost
, Real contends that : “Quality time” is noth-ing more than a self-serving yuppie rationalization for not beingthere for your kids. The fairy tale of “quality time” is that youcan make up for the time you don’t have to be a good mom or dadby scheduling short doses of time intentionally focused on yourkid. The entire idea is a fallacy.”He goes on to say that real parenting interaction occurs inthe midst of the normal daily routine of activity. Real contendsthat, “Kids, if you let them, will pull you into their slower, morenourishing kid-time.”This noted counselor also advises, “You have to yield to theirworld which is simpler, less stimulating and slower and open upto the subtle richness of it. The reward is that when you enter intothat relationship with your kids it’s so much fun and so nourish-ing for you.”This is outstanding parenting advice! It is also wonderfulspiritual counsel!God clearly expresses His desire to spend quantity time withus. In the first letter to the church in Thessalonica we are ex-horted to “pray without ceasing.” Godsays a way to deepen your relationshipwith Him is to be in continualconversation with Him.As we indicated last week, Godcommunicates to us through theBible. This is a tremendous re-source to help you understand whoGod is. To continue to grow in your relationship with Him, youmust spend time with Him.
The Westminster Shorter Catechism
provides some help in understanding the reason for this. It tells usthat our chief aim is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.A great way to do this—in conjunction with others—isto take part in our Wednesday night prayer community. Thisgroup gathers 6:30–8
:00,
in room 1244 for a rich time of prayerand mutual encouragement.Another way to deepen your relationship with God is byspending the next 30 days praying for specific needs of FirstFederated Church. A 30-Day Prayer Guide will be handed outduring the worship service Sunday morning. We’ll also havecopies available in the display racks at each of the main entrancesnext week.God invites you to develop the practice of “in everythingby prayer and petition withthanksgiving lettingyour requests be madeknown to God.” Asyou do this, Godwill pull you intowhat relationalexpert Terry Realcould refer toas “His slower,more nourishingGod-time.”
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WELCOME TO FIRST FEDERATED CHURCH!
Have Questions?
If you have any questions, simply ask someone wearing aname tag with “Here to Help” on it or visit the Welcome Centerin the foyer.
Guest Reception
If you are visiting with us for the first time or have justrecently started attending First Federated Church, we cordiallyinvite you to a reception in the foyer immediately following theservice. We would love to have the opportunity to meet you, getto know you better, and answer any questions you may have.
Fill Out the Care & Communication Card
If you have never completed a Care and Communication Card,please take a moment to do so. This allows us, as a church family,to better know your needs and how we can serve you. The Careand Communication Card is located inside this newspaper. Just fillout the card completely and leave at the end of your pew, give to anusher, or hand it in at the Guest Reception.Thank you for taking the time to visit First Federated Church.If you are not presently a member of a Bible teaching church, weinvite you to join our church family.
If You Have Children Visit the Children’sMinistry Registration Station
Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, lovingChildren’s Ministry staff. Our children’s programs provide qual-ity care and learning for kids of all ages.If your child has not already been enrolled in our Children’sMinistry, a quick visit to the Children’s Ministry RegistrationStation will provide you with temporary security tags and give usthe information we need to effectively minister to your child.
Infants & Preschool Children
Childcare and teaching are available during the 9:15 hour and 10:45 worship servicesin the Nursery and Preschool Departments.
Kindergarten–4th Grade
During the 9:15 hour,
K–4th graders
meet in graded classroom groups for Biblelearning and fun.
K–4th graders
attend the rst part of the 10:45 worship services with their familiesand then are dismissed to attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, calledKZ Church. Parents, we encourage you to go with your children the rst time they visitKZ Church in Room 240.
Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade)
Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:15 for a time of Xtremelearning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building, then join their families forthe 10:45 worship services.
Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults
Groups for ADULTS
and activities for
YOUTH
begin at 9:15
AM
. Stop bythe Welcome Center to nd out about each of the groups and how to get there.
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!
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ADULT GROUPS
Develop Your Bible Study Skills
January 21–February 18 | 6:30-8:00
PM
|
Room 1238/39
Do you desire a greater understand-ing of God’s Word? Would you like tostudy the Bible in a way that transformsyour life? Are you ready to grow inyour relationship with God through HisWord?Last Wednesday, we began a 6-week Bible study class. Whether you are arelatively new Christian or a longtimechurchgoer, you will benefit from thisclass.Among other things, you will learn how to:Recognize key words and conceptsDiscover the main point of any passageDiscern God’s desire for your life, andApply biblical principles to every aspect of your lifeSign up on the Care and Communication Card this morningto take this important step in learning how to use the Bible toincrease your love for God.
Ladies, Take Note!
Wednesday, January 21 | 6:30-8:00
PM
Room
100
A new class,
Living in Love with Jesus
started last Wednesday, January21. It’s the sequel to
Falling in Lovewith Jesus
but you don’t have to havetaken that class to attend this one. It isheld in Room 100 (room change fromthe
Falling in Love with Jesus
class). Itwill run for 9 weeks and the workbook cost is $10. Sign up on the Care andCommunication Card this morning.
Women of All Ages
The Women’s ABF class is holdingtwo special sessions on what theBible has to say about essential oilsand herbs. If you’ve resolved to live ahealthier lifestyle in ‘09, this would bea great time to visit our ABF. Join usin Room 208 at 9:15
AM
today, as wehear from a guest speaker and exploreGod’s Word on this topic.••••
Sunday Mornings | 9:15–10:30
AM
Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)
Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships area great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith. Wehave a variety of opportunities available that include:
The HUB
(ages 18-24) | Room 244
The Channel
(ages 25–35) | Room 149
Connections
(born in the 1970s) | Room 215
Homebuilders
(born in the 1960s) | Room 1250–1251
Cornerstone
(born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241
Koinonia
(all ages) | Room 1252–1253
Ezra
(all ages) | Room 1118
Galilean
(born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247
Immanuel
(born in the 1930s) | Room 1105
Friendly Fellowship
(born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255
W.H.O.
(born before the 1920s) | Room 1116
Women
(all ages) | Room 208
Men
(all ages) | Room 210
Worship
| Room 1125
Prayer
(all ages) | Room 100
Ecclesiastes
(all ages) | Room 1238–1239
Other Groups
Experience, investigate, build and grow in your faith. We haveopportunities available during the week that include:
Women in the WordLife Principles from the New Testament Men of Faith
Tuesdays | January 6–April | 9:00–11:00
AM
| Rm 100 & 131 (Library)
MOPS—Mothers of Pre-Schoolers
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month | 9:00–11:00
AM
| Fellowship Hall$6 per meeting | Facilitators: Miriam Hager, 251.6964, & Lisa Rhodes, 274.0832
Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00
PM
Join us in prayer, fellowship and fun as we connect with othersand grow in our faith. We have a variety of opportunities avail-able that include:
For All—Prayer Community
Ongoing | Rm 1244–1247 | Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose
For All—Developing Your Bible Study Skills
Started January 21 | Rm 1238 | Facilitator: Joe Lightfoot
For Moms—Moms’ Prayer Group
Ongoing | 5:30–6:15
PM
| Rm 100
For Women—Living in Love with Jesus
Started January 21 | 6:30–8
PM
| Rm 100 | Facilitator: Sharon Johnson
For Men—Winning at Work & Home
Ongoing l Rm 1252–53 | Facilitator: Aaron Baugher
For Men—Quest for Authentic Manhood
Ongoing l Rm 1250–51 | Facilitator: Allen Peterson
Card Ministry
Ongoing | 1:00-3:00
PM
| Rm 139 | Facilitator: Carol Fugere
Men’s Basketball League
TuesdaysNo Games: January 27
MOPS This Week
Tuesday, January 27 | 9-11:15
AM
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