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First Federated ChurchSunday, February 10, 2008

4801 FRANKLIN AVENUE DES MOINES, IOWA 50310 515.255.2122

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WelcomeGuests!

Please

see page two

for important informationabout today’s service andhow to get the most out of your visit with us.

Volume 9 Number 38

The Danger of Making the Wrong Choice

By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries

A couple had been debating the purchase of a new auto for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast little sports-like car soshe could zip through trafﬁc around town. He would probably have settled for any beat up old truck, but everything she seemed to likewas way out of their price range.Finally she said, “Listen, I want something that goes from 0 to 200 in 4 seconds or less and my birthday is coming up, so you can just surprise me.” For her birthday, he bought her a brand new bathroom scale. He clearly made the wrong choice!Last Sunday Pastor Mike taught that, based on our commitment to Jesus and the guidance we receive from the Bible, our characteris transformed through the choices we make. This is true in the area of moral purity and the other four areas in the discipleship model.From the letter to the Church at Ephesus (Ephesians 4:17–5:21), 16 positive choices (“Go” Commands) and 13prohibitions (“Stop” Commands) were identiﬁed. These choices are:

Verse“Go” Commands“Stop” Commands

4:17 live no longer as the ungodly do22throw o your old evil nature and your former way of life23spiritually renew your thoughts and attitudes24display a new nature because you are a new person25be a truth-tellerput away all falsehood26 don’t sin by letting anger gain control over you28use your hands for honest workstop stealing28then give generously to others in need29let everything you say be good and helpfuldon’t use foul or abusive language30 don’t grieve the Holy Spirit b y the way you live31 get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as alltypes of malicious behavior32be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another5:1follow God’s example in everything you do2live a life lled with love for others, following the example of Christ3 let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you4express your thankfulness to Goddo away with obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes11expose worthless deeds of evil and darknesstake no part in worthless deeds of evil and darkness15be careful to live as a wise persondo not live as a fool16make the most of every opportunity for doing good17try to understand what the Lord wants you to dodon’t act thoughtlessly18be lled and controlled by the Holy Spiritdon’t be drunk with wine

The challenge is to add each of these commands, these habits, these choices to the content of our character as we continue on thepathway to growing in the image of Jesus.However, the journey does not stop here. As we continue down this road of spiritual transformation we see that these choices, thesecharacter qualities are not lived out in isolation. For example, this morning we look at how we live these choices out in relationship toothers, in our family and in the family of God. This is the next step on the pathway to spiritual growth.

First Federated ChurchSunday, February 10, 2008

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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 auditorium 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 Visitors’ Table located in the foyer.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 9:00 hour and 10:30 worship servicein the Nursery and Preschool Departments.

Kindergarten–4th Grade

During the 9:00 hour,

K–4th graders

meet in graded classroom groups for Biblelearning and fun.

K–2nd graders

attend the rst part of the 10:30 worship service with their familiesand then are dismissed through the large black doors at the front of the auditoriumto attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, called KZ Church. Parents, weencourage you to go with your children the rst 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 Xtremelearning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building, then join their families forthe 10:30 worship service.

Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults

Groups for ADULTS

and activities for

YOUTH

begin at 9:00

. 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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First Federated ChurchSunday, February 10, 2008

Men’s Winning at Work & Home Group

Saturdays | 7:00–8:30

Room 1250–51

Men’s Basketball – February 12

6:30

| Rockets vs. Lakers8:00

| Bulls vs. Celtics

Mothers of Preschoolers

Next meeting Tuesday, February 18

9:00–11:15

Fellowship HallPastor Geo Saord, Children’s & FamilyPastor, Fellowship Community Church

How to Be Friends in Your Marriage

Throughthe baby, toddler, preschool years andbeyond, nd out how to remain friendswith your spouse.

Upcoming Speakers:

Tuesday, February 26Sherri Stu ebeem

The Benets of Giving Kids Boundaries

Tuesday, March 11Barb Rosberg, America’s Family Coaches

Upcoming Event:

Moms’ Night Out Coming in April!

Women Circle Meetings

DEBORAH ...........................................................Thursday, February 14 | 7:00

Kathy Baker, 6210 Franklin Ave., Des Moines, 508.0908ELIZABETH .......................................................Thursday, February 14 | 9:00AMAlice Schultz, 7511 Roseland Dr., Urbandale, 331.2261ESTHER ..............................................................Thursday, February 14 | 12:30

Dannetta Fealey, 3839 81st St., Urbandale, 279.9409HANNAH ...........................................................Thursday, February 14 | 12:30

Nancy Jones, 5310 Brookview Dr., West Des Moines, 224-9977MARTHA .............................................................Thursday, February 14 | 9:30

FFC Fellowship Hall, Norma Harger, 279.4648RUTH ..................................................................Thursday, February 14 | 12:30

Naida Reeves, 1489 NW 92nd St., Clive, 225.2715SARAH ....................................................................Tuesday, February 12 | 7:00

Deb Pedrick, 7016 Oakbrook, Urbandale, 278.8464

Sunday Mornings | 9:00

New Young Couples Group | Room 209Men’s Group

| Room 210Women’s Group

| Room 208Sunday Prayer Group

Sundays | 9

| Room 100

Card Ministry

Mondays | 6:30-8:15

| Room 139

If you have questions, call Carol Fugere 274.6333.

Beth Moore Study

The Beth Moore study of David,

A Heart Like His,

started thisweek. This Bible study is for women of all ages.Feel free to invite friends and neighbors to comewith you to this class.

Wednesday Nights

Moms’ Prayer Group

Wednesday Evenings | 5:15–6:15

| Room 131 (Library)

Concerts of Prayer

Wednesday Evenings | 6:30–8:00

| Room 1116

Parenting Class

Essentials of Discipline

, Focus on the Family12–Wednesdays | Starting February 136:30–8:00pm| Room 1238–39Already volunteering on Wednesdays?

Great news for you! This class will be offered on Sunday mornings beginning April 6. Sign-updetails coming soon.

Developing Your Passion for Jesus

Wednesdays | Starting February 136:30–8:00pm| Room 1244–47Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose

The HUB

(18–23 years old)

Sunday 9:15

- Come to the HUBfor worship and fellowship all whileenjoying a delicious and nutritiousFREE breakfast! Then, get ready for therelevant teachings of Scott Longstreet!

Sundays at 6:00

—TBA

Sunday, Feb. 23 at 6

in the HUB room, Valentine’s dinner!

Guys, come ready to work!Ladies, enjoy a succulent meal prepared by expert (sort of!) chefs

Tuesdays at 8:30

—Ladies’ Bible study

Wednesdays at 7:00

—Men’s Bible study

Thursday at 6:30

—

HUB band practice

ADULT GROUPS

the

HOME

factor:

“...he lives with you and will be in you.” John 14:17

What Every Child Needs

UPCOMING GROUPS

For Women—Falling in Love with Jesus

Wednesdays | Beginning in March | 6:30–8:00pm

For Couples—Marriage Builders

Wednesdays | Beginning in March | 6:30–8:00pm

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