First Federated ChurchSunday, March 8, 2009
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Volume 10 Number 41
Bailout for the Industrial Revolution
This past Saturday, 35 men gathered to enjoy a wonderful breakfastand encourage each other. These men have been involved indiscipling relationships formed at the 2008 FFC Men’s Retreat.Bringing a friend to the Men’s Wild Game Feed creates an opportunityfor you to engage your friends in a fun activity as a bridge todiscussions about your faith.
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Ladies: We asked and you answered!
By Miriam Erickson Brown
Last year, a transition team began working to develop moreministry opportunities for women at FFC. Successful programssuch as MOPS, women’s circles and the Beth Moore studiesprovided a strong foundation on which to build. The goal wasto identify the needs and desires of women who already enjoythese programs, as well as gain input from women not currentlyinvolved in any programming for women.Our leadership team partnered with a professional researchand marketing company in Texas. This firm guided us throughoutthe project (free of charge). Our research partner developed amulti-step research approach using one-on-one interviews andsurveys to collect the most accurate information. The results arein and they are astonishing!Half of the surveys passed out were completed, providing awonderful response. Of the women who filled out surveys, half were currently enjoying Women’s Ministry programs and half were not involved in any women’s ministry activity.The surveys showed that women currently involved in wom-en’s ministries are generally older in age, while non-participantswere typically younger. The feedback showed that programs foryoung mothers and seniors are well developed, while there maybe a need for programs for women in other life stages.Activities combining fitness and spirituality, one-on-onementoring and weeknight drop- in events were among some of thestrongest suggestions. Scheduling and time constraints were bigbarriers for participation, while making connections with otherwomen and spiritual growth were great motivators for involvement.The next step is to engage a variety of leaders who will use theresponses and suggestions to expand the ministry to create newprograms with many opportunities for women in all life-stages.Ahhhhh…it really was all about “what a girl wants”.
By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries
In school I was taught that asignificant benefit of the IndustrialRevolution was that automation wouldmake work easier. Easier work wouldmean fewer work hours. Fewer work hours would mean more time for reallyimportant pursuits.This doesn’t seem to be true in reallife. “We are characterized by a restlessness that either propels usto truer achievement or reduces us to a permanent state of dissat-isfaction,” observes Dr. Charles Ringma, a professor of missionsand evangelism at Regent College. Most often the latter is true.Jacques Ellul, a French theologian and philosopher, commentson our plight, “The easier their work gets, the more people com-plain of deadly tedium. The more reasons they have to play andenjoy themselves, the more they get bored and go off in search of some inexpressible novelty.”The search for significance and a purposeful life remains elu-sive for many in our society. Marketers and advertisers understandthis. They play off of our dissatisfaction and help us know we needthe newest, shiniest, and best product of the day.These symbols of happiness created by our consumer societydon’t square with the themes of the Bible: servanthood overself, reconciliation over individual rights, giving away overgetting more…In God’s economy the bailout of the economy is contraryto human reasoning. Instead of being fulfilled in the pursuit of acquiring more and more, the Bible calls believers to a lowerstandard. Eugene Peterson puts Acts 20:35 this way: “You’ll notlikely go wrong here if you keep remembering that our Mastersaid, ‘You’re far happier giving than getting.’”
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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
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YOUTH
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Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!
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NOTES
Sunday, March 8, 2009 | Series:
Love All | Serve All
8:00
AM
Traditional & 10:45
AM
Celebration
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Pastor Mike Rose Title:
Putting my SHAPE to work.
10:45
AM
The River
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Pastor Curt De Graa Title:
Who is my neighbor?
Traditional: 8:00
AM
& Celebration: 10:45
AM
Pastor Mike RoseMarch 1:
SHAPED to Serve
March 8:
Putting my SHAPE to work.
March 15:
Don’t withhold, be bold.
The River at FFC: 10:45am
Pastor Curt De Graa March 1:
I’m just a Samaritan!
March 8:
Who is my neighbor?
March 15:
You can make a dierence!
Listen to messages online at www.FirstFederated.org or pick up an audio CD at the resource center in the auditorium foyer for a $3 donation.
New Hallway Doors
By Mike Rose, Senior Pastor
As you walk through thehallways of the ‘49 and ‘54buildings, you will notice newdoors being installed to replacemany of the original doors. TheLord has once again blessed uswith a generous donor who has offered to replace most of the 2and 3 door combinations on the first floor. This will bring manybenefits to this area: increased visibility, updated appearance andrenewed life to an aging structure. Gary Jaehnel, the Deaconsand I are thrilled for God’s supply in helping the church takepositive steps forward in the upkeep and advancement of the fa-cility He has given us. The total project is slated to be completedby the end of March.
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