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First Federated ChurchSunday, October 4, 2009
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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 11 Number 17
Got Friends?
Looking for a way to share your faith?Why not give
Alpha
a try, beginning onMonday, October 5. The evening beginswith a wonderful dinner (free to your guest)at 6:00
PM
 
in Fellowship Hall, followed by avideo presentation in the Backdoor by NickyGumbel who uses a lot of humor in his talks.Then you break into small groups whereeveryone is encouraged (but not required) toask questions, share thoughts and get to know each other. Theevening is over at 8:30
PM
. Childcare is provided. Look for agreen
Alpha
brochure in the display racks throughout the churchor sign up today at the table in the foyer/hall.
7 Habits of a Visitor-Friendly Church
Saturday, October 17 | 9:00
AM
–3:30
PM
| $15
This day-long learning party will
equip and motivate ourchurch
to greater effectiveness in helping visitors become mem-bers!
The Seven Habits of a Visitor Friendly Church
is a provenand functional strategy to dramatically increase the percentageof first time guests to our church who return a second time andfor those who return to becomefully functioning members of our congregation.The seminar is a fast-moving, practical, idea-rich,day of fun, laughter, explorationand
hard-hitting truth telling
 presented by Dr. Tom Clegg,President of CoachNet NorthAmerica and the MissionalTransformation Network. De-livered in a lively and informa-tive style, this seminar is ide-ally suited for a team from ourchurch to attend and processthe material together during theseminar. Each segment leadsinto a strategizing session for
you to apply
what you have justlearned to our church context.Our church will benefit fromeach powerful segment of theseminar. The day will cover theseven impressions our churchmakes before guests everhappen upon our front door, theseven important loving touchesthey should receive during theirvery first visit, the seven impor-tant things we should do in thefirst seven days after that first visit, the crucial first seven weeksafter the first visit, the strategic first seven months, the vital needof making seven new relationships and many other transformingissues faced by every growing church.Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17 , 9:00
AM
–3:30
PM
 (lunch provided) and join us at
The Seven Habits of a Visitor Friendly Church
presented by First Federated Church. The costfor the day is $15.
You’ll be glad you did!
Sign-up in the foyer following both services today.
Coming up in 3 weeks...a night lled with fun, food, games,prizes—a can’t miss for families...Fall Fun Night 2009!NOW
is the time to mark your calendar and plan to bring yourfamily!
NOW
is the time to pick up a bag of candy and bring it to oneof the buckets!
NOW
is the time to sign up to help if you’re not busyattending the event with your children!
It’s a great night of ministry for everyone—don’t miss it! 
Here’s what Federatedleaders have said about theSeven Habits of a VisitorFriendly Church:
Has God chosen to work through you? We recognizethat salvation is of God, yetHe lets us be involved in theprocess! This seminar will helpyou think about how Godcan reach people around you- through you.
Sam Warren, Elder 
For me, the conferencereinforced the importanceof RELATIONSHIP and howto connect visitors, regularattenders, and long timemembers in consistent,encouraging friendships.
 John Porter 
 
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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 immediately following the service (seemap for locations). We would love to have the opportunity tomeet you, get to know you better, and answer any questions youmay 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 9:10 and 10:45 hour in the Nurseryand Preschool Departments.
Kindergarten–4th Grade
During the 9:10 hour,
K–4th graders
gather in the gym and then go to gradedclassroom groups for Bible learning and fun.
K–4th graders
attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, called KZChurch, in room 152 at 10:45.
Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade)
Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:10 for a time of Xtremelearning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building.
Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults
Groups for ADULTS
begin at 9:10
AM
and 10:45
AM
. Stop by the WelcomeCenter (or see inside today’s newspaper) to nd out about each of the groups andhow to get there.
 
Our YOUTH (Grade 7–12)
meet at 9:10
AM
in the Backdoor (148).
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!
WelcomeCenterChildren’sRegistrationStation
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CelebrationGuestReceptionResourceCenterKZ ChurchThe RiverGuestReception
 
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NOTES
Sunday, September 27, 2009 | 9:10
AM
Celebration | 10:45
AM
The RiverGuest Speaker: David Pierce |
Receiving a Piece of God’s Broken Heart 
Three to Run Chicago Marathon
By Michael Howland, Youth Pastor
Next Sunday, Oct 11, Jeff Harper, John Schuster and I will runthe Chicago Marathon for Team World Vision.YOUR WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORTand your PRAYERS along the way have been INVALUABLE!If any of you would like to support us for our TEAM WORLDVISION Chicago Marathon fundraising goals, here are the linksto each of our pages. We are each encouraged to raise $1000toward this charity/ministry.www.firstgiving.com/jeffharperwww.firstgiving.com/michaelhowlandwww.firstgiving.com/johnschusterPLEASE PRAY! Pray that God would keep us from injury!Pray for sweet fellowship as we travel, and pray for our familieswhile we are away. Pray for this awesome charity and that theWHOLE TEAM from all over the country will be effective tomeet the needs of so many.World Vision works to tackle the root causes of povertyby working with children, families, and their communities toprovide things like clean water, health care, nutritious food,education, and economic opportunities.Many thanks!
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