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

More than Clocks are Changing

By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries
It seems as though most of you success-
fully changed your clocks for daylight sav-
ings time and made it to church on time last
Sunday. In the Fellowship Class, we had a
brief discussion on the efforts it took to get
our clocks changed. One couple noted that
they have three clocks in their kitchen alone. I
have to confess, I’m still attempting to get my
car stereo clock up to speed.
Clearly, making the change took some
significant efforts. This is also true for the
changes that will come with implementing two
additional worship services.
As Pastor
Sunday Mornings Mike mentioned
Starting April 6 on March 2 and
in a follow-up
8-9:00am
Traditional Service
letter, we will
implement a
9:15–10:30am traditional service
Groups for All Ages
on April 6, and
10:45–12:00pm a contemporary
Blended Service service scheduled
to begin on
June 1. The traditional service will run 8-9am.
Our Children’s Ministry Sunday school classes,
youth group, and Adult Bible Fellowships will
move to a 9:15-10:30am time frame. Our current
blended service will change to a 10:45am start
time.
With these exciting changes come some won-
derful opportunities for your involvement. For
example, the addition of the traditional service
on April 6 will immediately double the op-
portunities for you to be involved in supporting
our Sunday ministries. Areas such as greeting,
ushering, children’s ministries, and a host of
building and grounds roles will be available.
We encourage you to note on the Care &
Communication card which service you are
planning to attend. Further, we challenge you to
make a commitment to serve in one of the four
areas listed below, and mark that on the card
also. This is indeed an exciting time for First
Federated Church! We encourage you to make
the most of it by investing your gifts and talents
to help make this change successful.
Arts
A passionate part of our connection to God
comes through our worship experiences. Add
your vocal and musical skills, drama and artis-
tic abilities, and creative media talents to help
others connect to God. Put your artistic talent
behind improving our impact in communicating
to those influenced by our ministry.
Campus Support
We have over 240,000 square feet of facili-
ties, not to mention our grounds and parking
lots. Many hands make light work, and you can
use your skills and elbow grease to keep our
operation running smoothly.
Children & Youth
We place a high value and significant minis-
try resources in partnering with parents raising
children and youth in a godly manner. From
our tiniest babies to our graduating high school
seniors, we offer a variety of tremendously
rewarding ways for you to invest in the future.
Guest Services
Help make all of our guests feel important
when they join us. By providing directions,
information about us and our activities, or help-
ing them meet others, you can help our guests
feel at home.
You can indicate your desire to help FFC
reach more people on the Care & Communica-
tion Card or by calling Julie at 255.2122, x116.

No Regular Wednesday Night Activities

March 19 (Spring Break)
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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
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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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 Volunteer Opportunities
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, 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 Plano, 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
Homebuilders class will be heading this up, so if you have ques-
tions call Keith Christiansen at 957.8054.
Contact
See what God can accomplish through you by just volun-
teering some of your time. Contact John Porter, 255.2122, or
JPorter@FirstFederated.org.
First Federated Church
A Better Place
By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries
You would have to live in a hole to not be aware of the recent
crisis in the mortgage industry. That is kind of the point, isn’t it?
While trying to secure a better place, many have actually dug big
holes for themselves by becoming overextended financially.
As a believer, it is hard to hold securely to my faith while the
system of the world works so hard to shift my focus. This is the
focus of our current sermon series, Living Here in Light of There.
God has placed you here in the world, but does not intend for this
world to be your home. The Bible tells us that our ultimate home
is in heaven:
All these faithful ones died without receiving what God
had promised them, but they saw it all from a distance and
welcomed the promises of God. They agreed that they were
no more than foreigners and nomads here on earth. And
obviously people who talk like that are looking for a better
place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed
to be called their God, for he has prepared a heavenly city
for them. (Hebrews 11.13-16 NLT)
This series will help further equip us to live Biblically Mea-
sured lives. As Pastor Mike mentioned, this means “letting God
guide your life through His Word and the Spirit’s use of the Word
in your everyday choices.” It is truly living here in the world in
light of there, your home in heaven.
Further, this series is a great next step for you following Dr.
Bill Brown’s challenge last Sunday. This series can impact your
neighbors, co-workers, friends, and family members who need to
understand that there is more to life than the here and now…that
there truly is a better place.
 Sunday, March 16, 2008
 Adult Groups
Sunday Mornings | 9:00am Falling in Love with Jesus
Groups for All Ages Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00pm | Room 1252–53 | Workbook $10
See box below or the Adult Sunday brochure for This interactive group study, written by Dee Brestin and
complete listing. Christian contemporary music artist, Kathy Troccoli, will help
women discover a life-changing intimacy with Jesus. No matter
Card Ministry your age or marital status, you are an object of God’s affection.
Mondays | 6:30-8:15pm | Room 139 The secret to an abundant life lies not in ten steps, but in develop-
If you have questions, call Carol Fugere ing a deep love relationship with Jesus and abandoning yourself
274.6333. to the greatest romance of your life!
Wednesday Nights Men’s Winning at Work & Home Group
Moms’ Prayer Group Saturdays | 7:00–8:30am | Room 1250–51
Wednesday Evenings | 5:15–6:15pm | Room 131 (Library)
The HUB (18–23 years old)
Concerts of Prayer
Wednesday Evenings | 6:30–8:00pm | Room 1116

Just Give Me Jesus

Facilitator Training Sessions for Follow Up Bible Studies
Sunday - 9:15am—Join us for fellowship,
worship and a free, hot breakfast with
teaching from the John Piper book Don’t
Waste Your Life
HUB
SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING

Tonight 7pm Come hang out at the Longstreets’ at 7717 Iltis Circle in
Tuesdays | 7–9pm | Room 108
Urbandale! Bring a snack or drink to share!
Wednesdays | 6:30–8:30pm | Room 1240
Mondays at 6:30pm—Ladies’ Bible study
Wednesdays at 7:00pm—Men’s Bible study
HUB
Thursday at 6:15pm—Band practice—open to anyone who wants to
sing or play! SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING

Woman’s Association 61st Annual Birthday Party

Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)
Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellow-
ships are a great next step to get to know people and build on the
foundation of your faith. Our ABFs are generally segmented by
age and offer a wide range of studies focused on applying the
Bible to your daily life. Each ABF functions like a small church
community with opportunities for developing relationships,
caring for each other, and special social activities.
Current ABFs
The HUB (ages 18-23) | Room 244
Connections (born in the 1970s) | Room 1224–1226
Homebuilders (born in the 1960s) | Room 1250–1251
Bereans (born in the 1960s) | Room 1238–1239
Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241
Koinonia (born in the 1940s) | Room 1252–1253
Ezra (born in the 1940s) | 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
Other Groups
Young Couples (engaged/ married less than 2 years and under 30)
Room 209
Women (all ages)
Room 208
Men (all ages)
Room 210
Prayer (all ages)
Room 100
Worship Ministries
Room 1125
All Women Are Invited, Plus Bring A Friend
March 27 | 6:00pm | Fellowship Hall
Free dinner with birthday cake and the chocolate fountain and
fun entertainment with Marabel Kersey and Rita Ibbotson, our
own missionaries. We ask that you either sign up in your circle
or at the Welcome Center in the church foyer. If you forget, call
223.9871 or 255.2122.
Upcoming GroupS
Foundations
Sunday Mornings | Starts April 6 | 9:15–10:30am | Room TBD
If you are new in or desire to renew your faith, this elective
will help you establish the foundation on which to launch your
spiritual journey. [Targets the area of Passionately Committed in our
discipleship model.]
Ecclesiastes
Sunday Mornings | Starts April 6 | 9:15–10:30am | Room TBD
Learn about life and faith from the wisest man who ever lived.
[Aids in living a life that is Biblically Measured.]
Essentials of Discipline
Sunday Mornings | Starts April 6 | 9:15–10:30am | Room TBD
Join James Dobson as he helps you develop a proper structure for
parenting. [Targets the Family Focused area of our discipleship model.]
Good Sense
Sunday Mornings | Starts April 6 | 9:15–10:30am | Room TBD
This proven course will help you get a handle on managing
the financial resources God has trusted to your care. [Aids in being
more Financially Faithful.]

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 Notes Today’s WORSHIP
Sunday, March 16, 2008 | Pastor Mike Rose
The Danger of Wrong Expectations  Matt. 21:1-11 Welcome & New Member Recognition: Mike Rose
Choir: Hosanna
Here Is Our King
Great in Power
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Majesty
I Will Bow to You
Prayer & Offering: Mike Rose
Jennifer Stark: Knees to the Earth
K–2nd Dismissed
Message:
The Danger of Wrong Expectations  Matt. 21:1-11
Mike Rose

No Regular Wednesday Night Activities

March 19 (Spring Break)

Get Baptized!
Sunday, March 30 | 10:30am
During the morning service
on March 30, individuals in our
congregation will have an opportunity
to demonstrate their obedience to God
and follow in Jesus’ footsteps.
If you have put your trust in Jesus Christ as your Savior and
would like to be a part of this baptism service, please mark the
box on the Care & Communication Card or call Julie in the
church office at 255.2122.

Deacon of the Month

Paul Womacks | 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
Penny Murphy | 277.2040
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 Penny.
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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 &
Our Encouragement Regular Attenders)
“Consider it all joy, my Pray for Those Who Serve our Church
brethren, when you encoun-
ter various trials, knowing
that the testing of your faith
produces endurance.”
James 1:2

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 MISSION ONE  Reaching others for Jesus Christ
Don & Paula Cabeen Wes & Becky
Mission Board: TEAM Location: US/Closed Country
Location: Seville, Spain What do they do? The family’s current assignment with their
What do they do? Previously serv- mission board is to continue diligently engaging in a plan
ing for eleven years as Field for growth and healing, addressing personal issues that have
Leader in Spain, the Cabeens accumulated during their years in ministry overseas.
now serve with a church plant- Prayer Requests:
ing team targeting the establish- • Praise: the Lord has been working in amazing ways in their
ment of a church in the town of family; for the marriage of their oldest son to an MK in Feb-
Osuna (population 18,000 with ruary; opportunities to minister to their immediate families
no evangelical church). This church will eventually serve as and take more active roles in their home church.
a center for reaching 15 other towns in the area. For 3 years
• Pray: for ongoing funding until July ’08 as they transition out
God has blessed their TV program, “Encuentros de Esper-
of the mission.
anza” on the local station in Puebla.
• For a good full-time job for Wes. In addition to substitute
Prayer Requests:
teaching, he is pursuing various leads in the area of Informa-
• For permission to air TV programs through some other tion Technology.
nearby stations.
• God’s best for their immediate future.
• Wisdom and creativity in preparing programs that challenge
• Safe travel as they attend their oldest son’s high school
the audience spiritually and move them to personal commit-
graduation overseas.
ment to Christ.
• For Mari Carmen as she continues to do well at the rehab
center.
• For Consuelo, as she lacks self worth—needing rehab. Introducing our newest
• Wisdom and direction as they prepare evangelistic dinners
for couples as an outreach tool.
FFC Missionaries
Paul & Violette Bridgman T. Merang & Anungla
Location: Closed Country
Mission Board: TEAM
This national couple ministers through Mount Zion Academy
Location: Akaiwa, Japan
(English speaking) in an area encompassing 126 villages
What do they do? The Bridg- where there is no witness of Christ and direct evangelism is
mans serve as church plant- not possible. They established the school in 2005 and now
ers and have established have over 90 students. There are 6 teachers. Since starting
Sanyo Grace Church. They the school, people are becoming interested in a good educa-
reach out through evange- tion for their children.
listic meetings, a ground
The economic condition is very poor. 80% of the population
golf club, English classes, American culture, Bible and cook-
speaks a language that cannot be understood by those
ing classes. Paul, the son of missionary parents, was born
outside the area. Due to illiteracy and poverty the people
and raised in Japan. Son Jeffrey is a student at Arkansas
are unaware of health and hygiene. The hilly terrain, lack of
Tech and Kevin is in high school at Christian Academy in
transportation, state owned health service facilities coupled
Tokyo.
with low household income make health management and
Prayer Requests: education a difficult proposition.
• Praise: For Kevin’s recovery from Stevens-Johnsons Syn- False Beliefs:
drome (an allergic reaction to medication).
• For illness they call on their ancestor spirit, believing that all
• Pray: For planning a kids program for Easter. illness is due to a curse.
• For their spring prayer conference March 16-18. • If there is no rain they sacrifice goats and hens to please their
• Financial provision for Sanyo Church as they look to pur- local gods.
chase land and build a building—goal of $300,000. • All villages have their own local gods and temples.
• For more English students and friends to seek the Lord. • All babies are delivered in a cow shed because cows are
• For wisdom in ministering to individuals that are challenging. regarded as holy animals.

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 Hangtimes
Mar. 16 – Veggie Tales
Marathon
Mar. 23 – None – Easter
Sunday 7th–12th Grades
Mar. 30 – Flag Football East Lawn
Apr. 6—SMT Meeting

In March
DODGEBALL!!! Mondays | 7-8:30pm | FFC West Gym
Weekly match-ups! Come join us! Our group keeps getting bigger!
Spring Break Service Projects | March 17–19
Monday, March 17 | 10am–12pm | Freedom for Youth
Painting indoors or yard work! Bring work gloves in case we are
working outdoors. Meet at Freedom for Youth, 2301 Hickman Rd,
282.4822, (Coming from the church it will be on your left.)
Tuesday, March 18 | 9am–2pm | The Backdoor Overhall!
Cleaning, Organizing and Painting! This is gonna be awesome!
LUNCH PROVIDED
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Wednesday, March 19 | 9am–12:30pm | Hope Bargain Center
Meet at the Hope Ministries, Hope Bargain Center, 4950 Old East
University in Pleasant Hill.
The Gathering | March 29 | 6:00–8:30pm
Four bands and an awesome speaker. Come hear Vailene,
Fortissimo, Tomorrow’s Storm and Justin Willis. PLUS enjoy
Jill Briscoe guest youth speaker, Justin Herman. Cost: $5 at the door—and all
funds go to help support the members of each band.

Other
M-FUGE | July 20–27
A reminder for all those going
Fernando Ortega 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 April
Stephanie Seefeldt Guys Lock-in | Apr. 4 | 8pm–8am
Hey Senior High guys, don’t miss an awesome night! Hear
testimony from some godly men of what it means to be a man
A two day, life-changing of God. Plus enjoy laser tag, video games, open gym, food and
much more. Backdoor.
revival with Junior High Retreat | Apr 11-12 | Fri. 6:00pm–Sat. 9:00pm
ANNE GRAHAM LOTZ Here we come! Cost $75. Parent chaperones needed. Join us
for a ropes course, swimming, volleyball, basketball, broomball,
APRIL 18 & 19, 2008 and more. Meals included and great Bible studies throughout.
Don’t miss all the fun! $25 deposit due April 6.
WELLS FARGO ARENA Casting Crowns concert | Ames | April 24 |Tickets: $20
Des Moines You must purchase your tickets no later than March 23 to
secure a spot with the youth group. Meet at the church at 4pm and
FRIDAY: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. SATURDAY: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. we will drive to Ames for the concert.
Open Backdoor Night | April 27 | 6-8pm
Free Admission During Small Group night—the Junior High will have a
For more information call 515-264-7200 chance to raid the Backdoor! Now’s your chance to play pool, air
or email JGMJesusDSM@netins.net hockey, foosball, Wii, plus some video game surprises, food and
www.annegrahamlotz.com much more!

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 New Arrival
Children’s Ministry Adriana Grace Young was born
on March 5 at Methodist Hospital,
Easter Sunday weighing in at 7 lb. 9 oz. and mea-
Come celebrate Easter with suring 19 inches. Mother Heidi
us next week! Here’s what’s and baby are doing well. Adriana’s grandparents are Michael and
happening in the Children’s Jennie Young. We welcome this precious little one and pray that
Ministry on this special morn- she will grow to become a woman after God’s own heart.
ing:
• During the family fellow-
ship time, beginning at 9:30 in the foyer, there will be craft
activities for the kids. (Remember, there are no 9:00 Sunday
School classes on Easter morning.)
• Nursery and preschool classes will open at 10:15.
• The K-6th graders will go to the worship service with their
families. K-2nd graders WILL BE dismissed for KZ Church
at the usual time.

What’s New in
KZ Church?
Today in Truthopolis we learned
about Communion, which is also
called The Lord’s Supper. On the
night before Jesus was arrested and
taken away to be crucified, Jesus
and his disciples came to Jerusalem
to celebrate the Passover. This was a feast that all Jews celebrated
to help them remember when God had delivered them out of
Egypt. Communion is a time when Christ’s followers remember
how He gave His life for us.

Annual Children’s Ministry

Volunteer Appreciation
Lunch
It’s that time again when we celebrate
you, our Children’s Ministry heroes! Mark
your calendars for Sunday, April 6. If you
serve in any area of our Children’s Minis-
try, you and your family are invited to be our honored guests for In honor of our leaders and listeners, Marlow and Frances Cowan
came to Awana, March 5, and played eight different types of bells,
lunch in Fellowship Hall immediately after the 10:45am service.
including bicycle sprockets. Even the kids and leaders got a chance to
Watch for an invitation coming soon to a mailbox near you! join in the fun.

Financial Report Budgeted Missions:

Attendance
03/09/08......................................960
General Fund Offering
Last Week
Weekly Need.........................$34,889
Offering ................................ $37,982
Overage...........................…..$ 3,093
Year to Date: 9/1/07-present
Need.................................... $976,892
Offering .............................. $926,020
Shortage..............................($50,872)
Year to Date: 9/1/07-present
Need.................................... $145,442
Offering............................... $154,239
Overage................................... $8,797
Mortgage
Current Balance...................$834,950
Next Payment March 25
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 Upcoming Events OTHER NEWS
Wednesday Night Meal Spring All-Church Clean-Up
March 19 Spring Break—no meal We Need You & Your Family!
60 Plus Gary L. Jaehnel, Facilities Manager
That’s right. We need you and your family to help with the
Tuesday, March 18 | Fellowship Hall | 11:00am Program | 12:00pm Lunch Spring All-Church Clean-Up. We’ll be hard at work on Saturday,
Something new has been added! You’ve
April 26 from 8:00am until noon. There are many projects
heard of our new three service format on
required to prepare our large facility and nine acres of grounds
Sundays at Federated, right? Well, Pastor
for the summer season. We have a multitude of outdoor and some
Mike Rose will be coming to 60+ this month
indoor projects to keep the entire family busy. Keep your eyes
to tell you all about the changes, and let you
open for future articles where more details will be provided.
ask questions that you may be wondering
Don’t forget to mark this date on your family calendar! Please
about. You’ll want to be fully informed about
contact Fred Ingebritson, FIngebritson@FirstFederated.org,
the changes taking place so don’t miss it.
Building Maintenance Supervisor, or Gary Jaehnel,
This is a change that may happen only once in our lifetime, so
GJaehnel@FirstFederated.org, with any questions.
you’ll want to know all about it! We’ll be looking for you!
NOTE: In the event of rain, the Clean-Up will be rescheduled
The meal will be a roast beef dinner catered by FFC members
for Saturday, May 3.
Cary and Tammy Claiborne. Cost is just $3 per person.
To make your reservation check the appropriate box on the
Care & Communication Card at church or call Colleen at the
church office, 255.2122, no later than noon on Friday, March 14.

Congregational Meeting
Sunday, March 30 | 6:00pm | Chapel
We will introduce the new Boards and officers, review the last
six months of ministry and look ahead to the spring and summer.

Date With A Purpose

Space is limited for Date with a Purpose events!
Join Gary & Barb Rosberg on May 9.
Visit www.DrGaryandBarb.com for details.

March 2008
No Regular Wednesday Night Activites (Due to Spring Break)..............................19
Iowa Prayer Breakfast (Polk County Convention Complex | 7:15–8:45am)........................... 20
Good Friday (Auditorium | 7:00pm)...................................................................................21
No Regular 9:00am Activites (Due to our Easter Celebration)....................................... 23
Easter (10:30am Worship in Auditorium | 9:30am Reception in Foyer).......................................... 23
Women’s Association Birthday Party................................................................ 27 Marriage Conference coming
Takin’ It to the Streets (AGAPE Pregnancy Center)......................................................... 29 to Des Moines April 4–6
Baptism (Auditorium | 10:30am Worship)............................................................................ 30 Contact Tammy and Cary Claiborne at
Congregational Meeting | Informational (Chapel | Sunday | 6:00pm).................... 30 282.8505 for more information or register
by mail or on-line at www.familylife.com/
April 2008 weekend by midnight March 16 using our
Weekend to Remember (Marriage Conference)........................................................4–6
group code 16223 to receive the discounted
Takin’ It to the Streets (Camp Appanoose).....................................................................5
registration price of $89 (a savings of $80).
Traditional Worship Service Debuts (Auditorium | 8:00am)......................................6
New ABF Electives Begin (9:15–10:30am)....................................................................6

WORK PROJECTS
NEEDED?
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.

First Federated Church 10 Sunday, March 16, 2008