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First Federated Church Sunday, September 14, 20081

4801 FRANKLIN AVENUE DES MOINES, IOWA 50310 515.255.2122 WWW.FIRSTFEDERATED.ORG

WelcomeGuests!

Please see page two

for important information

about todays service and

how to get the most out of

your visit with us.

Volume 10 Number 17

KZ Church for K-4th GradersNew location! Room 240

Religion Is AboutRelationship

By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult MinistriesIn the epic Greek poem by Homer, Odyssey,

Mentor is the male guardian and tutor of Telema-

chus, the son of Odysseus. While Odysseus is away

at Troy fighting a battle, Mentor raises Telemachus

to manhood. Throughout the story, Mentor seems

to be associated with peacekeeping, arbitration, andpreserving community.

While mentoring, discipling, and

coaching mean different things to dif-

ferent people, each can be defined in

terms of relationship with another.

Just as your spiritual life

is defined in terms of your

relationship with God through

Jesus, your spiritual growth is

impacted by your relationship

with others.

Men, you cannot growspiritually in isolation. You

need others to help you along

your spiritual journey. This is

what you will find at the 2008

FFC Mens Retreat!

Of course, there are paved

biking and walking trails,

volleyball, flag football and

paintball, a climbing wall,

ample fishing and other water

activities. Most important,

there will be other men like

you who need a comrade withwhom to grow.

Take advantage of this op-

portunity by registering today

in the foyer!

Mens Retreat DetailsDate: 6PM Friday, Sept. 26

Noon on Sunday, Sept. 28

Location: Twin Lakes ChristianCenterManson, Iowa

Cost: $75 (limited nancialassistance available)

Transportation:Car pool from FFC

Focus: Come with a desire togrow spiritually; leavewith a practical plan to

pour your life into the lifeof another man and haveanother man invest himselfin you.

Registration: Today in the foyer

Here Comes The River!Open the gates on the spillway! The reservoir is full and the

flow will be forceful! The Riverat FFC begins its journey today

at 10:45AM in the Chapel. You are invited to join us for this fresh-

water worship experience.

Please note, Childrens Ministy programming is available for

ages 04th grade, just as it is for the Celebration service (K4th

graders will be dismissed mid-service.) The two services will

end concurrently at noon. The worship band led by David Bush,

and the teaching from Gods Word, led by Pastor Curt, will pilotour congregational boat downstream.

We are continuing to complete our renovation, but we will

have plenty of chairs for all who wish to join us. Please pray for a

successful launch on our inaugural Sunday today.

Dont forget, the Channel, our new Adult Bible Fellowship for

young adults (singles and couples) ages 2535, begins next week

at 9:15AM in Fellowship Hall.

Sundays | 10:45AM | Chapel

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WELCOME TO FIRST FEDERATED CHURCH!

Have Questions?If you have any questions, simply ask someone wearing a

name tag with Here to Help on it or visit the Welcome Center

in the auditorium foyer.

Guest ReceptionIf you are visiting with us for the first time or have just

recently started attending First Federated Church, we cordially

invite you to a reception in the foyer immediately following the

service. We would love to have the opportunity to meet you, get

to know you better, and answer any questions you may have.

Fill Out the Care & Communication CardIf 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 Care

and Communication Card is located inside this newspaper. Just fill

out the card completely and leave at the end of your pew, give to an

usher, or hand it in at the Guests 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 ChildrensMinistry Registration Station

Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving

Childrens Ministry staff. Our childrens programs provide qual-

ity care and learning for kids of all ages.

If your child has not already been enrolled in our Childrens

Ministry, a quick visit to the Childrens Ministry Registration

Station will provide you with temporary security tags and give us

the information we need to effectively minister to your child.

Infants & Preschool ChildrenChildcare and teaching are available during the 9:15 hour and 10:45 worship servicesin the Nursery and Preschool Departments.

Kindergarten4th GradeDuring the 9:15 hour, K4th graders meet in graded classroom groups for Biblelearning and fun.K4th graders attend the rst par t of the 10:45 worship services with their familiesand then are dismissed to attend their own age-appropriate childrens 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 service.

Youth (Grade 712) & AdultsGroups for ADULTS and activities for YOUTH begin at 9:15AM. 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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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Wednesday Night MealsLooking for a place to serve at FFC this fall? Join the

Wednesday Night Meals Ministry Team! Many volunteers are

needed to help shop, cook, serve or clean up. This is a great

service opportunity for individuals as well as any small group.

Contact Harr iet Labertew at 276.1980 or Tammy Claiborne at

282.8505 for information.

Beaverdale ParadeSaturday Morning, September 20

Would you like to be a good neighbor to the community

around FFC? We are entering two floats this year, one general

FFC and the other featuring the worship band from The River.

Candy! Candy! Candy!

We need all kinds of wrapped candy tohand out at the parade. Buckets will be set up

for collection this week (and then throughout

the rest of September and October for Fall Fun

Night candy donations).

Day of ParadeWe need people next Saturday to be hosts at our refreshment

table outside, and inside directing visitors to the bathrooms

(8:00AM). We also want about 90 people, of all ages, to walk

alongside the floats handing out candy and flyers promoting FFC

and our current 3-service format (9AM-Noon).

Please call John Porter at the church office with any questions.

Back-2-School Bash BlessedNearly 1000 people were blessed by the Back-2-School Bash

in the Oakridge neighborhood on August 16.

More than 200 volunteers from five Des Moines churches

(First Assembly, Lutheran Church of Hope, New Life Christian

Assembly, Elim Christian Fellowship, and First Federated).

joined together to provide an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and

faith encouragement. Additionally, 218 back packs were given to

Oakridge children preparing to begin the school year.The Back-2-School Bash is part of a larger ministry we

have in the Oakridge neighborhood. From 11:00AM to noon

we host a weekly Saturday ministry at

Oakridge. This is a great opportunity for you to play a part in

the efforts to bring the truth of eternal life through Jesus to this

diverse neighborhood. Volunteers serve once or twice a month

as lesson teacher, helpers, game coordinators, and facilitators

of music and crafts. You can become part of this important

ministry by contacting the Childrens Ministry office (255.2122 |

[email protected]).

The Back-2-School Bash and theweekly ministry have established two im-

portant connections. One is the connection

weve made with other Des Moines

churches. These relationships offer

the opportunity to work together with

other believers to multiply the impact

of our ministry in Des Moines.

Additionally, as our relationship

grows with the staff and residents at

Oakridge, we continue to see additional

opportunities to minister to the residents

living there.

Watch for further details of programs

for parents of all these children weve just

blessed.

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Wednesdays | 6:308:00PMJoin us in prayer, fellowship and fun as we connect with others

and grow in our faith. We have a variety of opportunities avail-

able that include:Parenting Is Heart Work

September 10October 29 | Rm 1238-39 | Facilitators: Hunsbergers & Stu ebeemsThe Way of the Master

September 10October 29 | Rm 1254-55 | Study Guide $5 | Facilitator: Terry StarkGood Sense

Begins Wednesday, September 24For WomenVision of His Glory

September 10October 22 | Rm 1240-41Facilitators: Deb Crivaro & Jane Lanz | Study Guide $7For MenQuest for Authentic Manhood

September 10December 3 | Rm 1250-51Study Guide $10 | Facilitator: Allen PetersonFor MenWinning at Work and at Home

September 10 October 29 | Rm 1252-53Study Guide $10 | Facilitator: Aaron Baugher

For AllPrayer CommunitySeptember 10On-going | Rm 108 | Facilitator: Pastor Mike RoseFor MomsMoms Prayer Group

September 10Ongoing | 5:306:15PM | Rm 100Facilitators: Lori Blake & Julie HarperFor WomenFalling in Love with Jesus

Beginning October 29 | 6:308PM | Rm 1240-41Study Guide $12 | Facilitator: Sharon JohnsonCard Ministry

Begins Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 1:00-3:00PM | Rm 139Facilitator: Carol Fugere, 274.6333

Other GroupsExperience, investigate, build and grow in your faith. We have

opportunities available during the week that include:

Alpha

Mondays | September 8November 10 | 6:008:30pm | Back DoorFacilitators: Couples & StaWomen in the Word

Life Principles from the New Testament Men of Faith

Tuesdays | September 9May | 911:00AM | Rm 100 & 131 (Library)Facilitators: Cheryn Huber and Ramona Gibbons | Study Guide $10MOPSMothers of Pre-Schoolers

Second and fourth Tuesday of each month | 9:0011:00AM | Fellowship Hall$6 per meeting | Facilitators: Miriam Hager, 251.6964, & Lisa Rhodes, 274.0832

Beth Moore StudyBeloved Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John*Thursdays | September 11November 20 | 9:1011:10AM | Rm 108Thursdays | September 11November 20 | 6:308:00PM | Rm 108Facilitators: Catherine Erickson (morning) & Vickie Blair (evening) | Study Guide $15*Childcare Provided

The HUB (1830 years old)Sundays at 9:15AM Fellowship andworship in the HUBMonday at 7:00PMLadies Bible studyTuesday at 7:00PMMens Bible study in the HUBWednesday at 7:00PMHUB band practice - Come and play!

ADULT GROUPS

HUB

Sunday Mornings | 9:1510:30AMAdult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)

Once youve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships are

a great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith. We

have a variety of opportunities available that include:

Sundays | 9:1510:30AM

The HUB (ages 18-23) | Room 244STUDY: Life applications from Gods WordThe Channel (ages 2535) | Fellowship HallStarting Sunday, September 21Connections (born in the 1970s) | Room 12241226

Homebuilders (born in the 1960s) | Room 12501251STUDY: Way of the Master: Learn how to impact the eternity of othersCornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 12401241STUDY: Revelation: The Apocalypse--book of blessing & cursingKoinonia (all ages) | Room 12521253STUDY: One Another seriesEzra (all ages) | Room 1118STUDY: I & II Timothy, TitusGalilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 12441247STUDY: Prayer studyImmanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105STUDY: Things which become sound doctrineFriendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 12541255STUDY: One anothersW.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116STUDY: II Chronicles & Daniel: Develop Solomons wisdom and Daniels faithWomen (all ages) | Room 208STUDY: Having a Mary spirit or Beyond the MasqueradeMen (all ages) | Room 210Begins September 14 | 9:15AM | Tent in the northeast parking lotbreakfast.

STUDY: If You Want to Walk on Water, Youve Got to Get Out of the BoatWorship Team | Room 1125STUDY: Facing the GiantsPrayer (all ages) | Room 100

Ecclesiastes | Room 12381239 | Biblically MeasuredSTUDY: Learn about life and faith f rom the wisest man who ever lived.

Establishing Financial MarginAs Pastor Mike mentioned in his message on financialfaithfulness, faithful stewardship of the financial resources

God has entrusted to your care requires establishing financial

margin.

A solid way to equip you to do this is the Good Sense

course. This course will help you determine your current

situation and then establish a budget and goals to help you get

(and keep) your finances in order.

To participate in this Wednesday evening group, begin-

ning September 24, register in the foyer or indicate your

interest on the Care & Communication Card.

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NOTESSunday, September 14, 20088:00AM Traditional & 10:45AM Celebration | Pastor Mike RoseRenew Our Passion for Jesus: Where It All Begins Romans 10:9,10,1310:45AMThe River| Pastor Curt De Graa Core Values SeriesWorshipping at the Intersection of Integrity and Intimacy

Outpouring of Heart from the HeartlandMore than 90 FFCers joined with nearly 12,000 Iowans from

the Des Moines metro area to package Meals from the Heartland.

The September 19 event,

held at Hy-Vee Hall, succeeded

in surpassing the 3 million

mark by packaging more than 4

million meals! These meals go

to both international and local

families and children, most of

whom have less than one meal

per day.

This tremendous outpouring

of love is a wonderful and

tangible demonstration of the

love of Jesus being offered to those in need. Congratulations to

all who took the opportunity to give their time, resources, and

effort to this important community effort!

Drake University Ministry Opportunity!What: Be a friend to an international

student at Drake University

When: We prefer you get together aboutonce a month or when your calendar/

schedule allows

Where: You choose the activity. The

students want to soak up as much

American culture as they can. (Ex-

amples of activities: teach them to

cook or bake, play board games, go

bowling or mini golfing, see a football game, etc) We also

have two group activities per year where all the host families

and students get together.

Objective: A cultural exchange where the student will also see

the love of Jesus in you and desire to know more.**10 students out of 40 that signed up are still in need

of a Friendship Family. Please contact Dan or Amy Stout at

[email protected] or 265.7741 if you would like more

information or to sign up to be a friend.**

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The contents of this page have been removed to protect theprivacy 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 &Regular Attenders)

Pray for Those Who Serve our Church

PRAY FORONE

ANOTHER

Our EncouragementFor everyone who calls on

the name of the Lord will

be saved.Romans 10:13

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Don & Paula CabeenMission Board: TEAM

Location: Seville, Spain

What do they do? Previously serving

for eleven years as Field Leader in

Spain, the Cabeens now serve witha church planting team targeting

the establishment of a church in the

town of Osuna (population 18,000

with no evangelical church.) This church will eventually

serve as a center for reaching 15 other towns in the area.

They also air a TV program, Encuentros de Esperanza on

the local station in Puebla.

Praises:

For a great mission retreat with 24 missionaries that repre-

sented 7 different nationalities.

Prayer Requests:

For daughter-in-law, Libia Maria, a new mother, as she re-covers from an appendectomy.

For Encounters of Hope as it airs in the town of Olvera.

For the taping of nine TV programs for Puebla.

Ask for creativity as they attempt to make the programs

relevant and dynamic.

On September 27th they renew their monthly meeting for

couples. Pray this time would benefit in practical ways.

Alan & HelenaClosed Country

What do they do? This couple is pioneering a work that seeks to

reach people from the countrys many thousands of villages

and towns. As both are full time language students, their

contacts are made through the university where over 19,000

students are from rural settings. They question students on

their perception of Christianity and leave Biblesvery sensi

tive work due to the political and religious situation.

Prayer Requests:

For their relationship with Mr. A, a believer who has spent 8

years in prison for his faith. All of his family is against him

for his faith and have ruined his business. He is in serious

debt.

For Mr. As financial situation to improve.

For a buyer for his small plastic flower shop.

For his family to receive Christ.

For more to be added to Mr. As number.

For Alan and Helena as they teach in a local language insti-

tute.

For relationships to develop so they can share Christ outside

the classroom.

For the means to stay in the country long term.

MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus ChristVaughn & JenniferClosed Country

This is Day 14 of Ramadan (conveniently this year, it coincides

with the days of September). Are you remembering to pray

for our cousins, the spiritual descendants of Ishmael? We

are meeting in our home each evening, during the evening

prayer time at the mosque, which is 8pm (8am central time

in the US.)

Every day of the year, Muslims pray five times, and the times

are based on the local times of sunrise and sunset. During

Ramadan, they wake up to eat a meal before the first prayer

time. Then they go without food and water until the sunset

prayer time. After they eat and pray at home, they are

expected to go to the mosque for prayers for about an hour.

In the evening, they do extra reading of the Quran. It is a

challenging time, intended to help Muslims identify with the

poor and heighten their spiritually.

Pray for the people here and Muslims around the world to de-

velop a deep hunger and thirst to have their sins completelyforgiven. Pray they will desire to know the full story of Isa

Al Masih, Jesus Christ, who is the perfect and complete

sacrifice for their sins. Pray that Christ will reveal this truth

to their spirits!

Beth LambMission Board: Child Evangelism Fellowship

Location: Sioux City, Iowa

What does she do? Beth is CEFs State Direc-

tor, formerly the Siouxland Chapter Direc-

tor. CEFs 3-fold purpose is to evangelize

children, disciple them in the Word ofGod and establish them in a local Bible-teaching church.

Christian Youth in Action trains teens to share the Gospel at

5-Day Clubs in the summer; Wonderzone.com is a safe web-

site for children; the Mailbox Club is a Bible correspondence

course for children to adults; after school Good News Clubs

reach many for Christ and can be held in public schools.

Praises:

For 19 summer missionaries who taught 5-Day Clubs this

summer.

For Gods provision of financial needs for the summer minis-

try. All expenses were covered.

Prayer Requests: For wisdom as Beth directs CEF of Iowa.

For the Good News Clubs starting soon. Pray new clubs will

reach thousands of lost children.

For churches to adopt public schools and provide Good News

Clubs in them.

For spiritual growth in the lives of children as they face peer

pressure in school.

For Chapters needing directors (Northeast, East Central,

Southeast, Southwest.)

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HangtimesSept 14SMT AuditionsSept 21DodgeballSept 28Youth Family PotluckOct 5SMT MeetingOct 12Bonre at the Stu ebeems

Oct 19No HangTimeOct 26Paintball

TODAY:SMT Auditions/Interviews in the BackDoor.

For MomsMoms Prayer GroupWednesdays | 5:30 6:15PM| RM 100Facilitators: Lori Blake & Julie Harper

If you are a mother of a senior / junior high youth, this is a

wonderful opportunity for you to get together with other moms

for encouragement and to pray for our youth. You can pick up a

meal in Fellowship Hall and join us in prayer.

Turn in Your Schedules:

Parents and/or teens please turn in, email, or call Howiewith fall event schedules. The Howlands want to see your ball

games, show choir concerts, etc but we need to know when

the events are.

Wednesday Night Study | Its Not About MeTeens may purchase their own copy ofIts Not About Me:

Teen Edition for $8. See Howie or Julie to purchase the book.

This is our study on Wednesday nights, beginning Oct. 8. We

make every effort to summarize the book to students who do not

purchase them, but the study is all the more valuable if the teens

participate on their own as well.

In SeptemberDodge Ball | Sept. 15 | 6:007:30PM

Yep! Were bringing it back! We will be having weekly match-

ups on Monday nights, 6:007:30PM. Parents and youth leaders

are welcome too! (basically anyone who loves dodge ball). Look

for Heirborn vs. Hub match-ups during the school year!

SMT Auditions/interviews | Sept 14Be sure to fill out an application by Sunday, Sept. 14 (today),

then pray about how God would have you serve in the 20082009

school year. You can serve on Worship Team, Greeting, Prayer,

Follow-up, Events, Media, and Drama Teams. Let God lead as

you commit to serve.

Beaverdale Parade | Sept 20Join us next Saturday for the Beaverdale parade as we work

together as a church to run our float. This years theme is Going

Green. Help decorate the float by reporting at 8AM.

Jh Girls Spa Night | Sept 26 | 7PMCome to the BackDoor and enjoy manicures, pedicures, a

LOT of girl talk and chocolate! Lets kick the year off with

a great fellowship getting to know your youth leaders and

each other. Bring 1 cup of your favorite candy or snack (e.g.

jellybeans, candy corn, peanuts, pretzels, whoppers, m&ms,

milkduds, popcorn, raisins) and we will make a giant candy

snack mix to share! RSVP to Howie 255.2122.

7th12th Grades

Youth Family Potluck | Sept 28Join us in Fellowship Hall and bring a covered dish to share.

We will meet briefly to discuss the upcoming ministry year at

Heirborn and also get updates on your familys contact info.

Prayer card photos will be taken that day to help our church pray

for each student.

UpcomingRevolve Tour | October 34 | Deposit Due!

Teen girls are invited to joinus for this years Revolve Tour

(The teen version of Women of

Faith). We have pre-purchased

20 tickets and are now looking

for teens that would like to

secure their spot. To do so,

please submit a $20 deposit

(nonrefundable) to Pastor Howie by today. Total cost is $90,

including hotel, a lunch, and registration. The actual conference

is Oct. 3rd and 4th, in Minneapolis, MN. Moms, we need you as

chaperones/drivers see Howie ASAP if you can help!

SeptemberBeaverdale Parade .................................................................................................. 20See You At the Pole ................................................................................................ 24Youth Family Potluck .............................................................................................28

OctoberRevolve Tour (Minneapolis, MN) ......................................................................34Family Fun Night ..................................................................................................... 24

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Financial ReportAttendance 09/07/08

8:00AM .........................................28210:45AM .......................................536

Budgeted Missions:Year to Date: 9/1/08presentNeed ....................................... $5,423Oering .................................. $5,248Shortage..................................($175)

MortgageCurrent Balance ........ ....... ... $663,611Next Payment September 25

General Fund Oering

Last WeekWeekly Need ........................ $34,419Oering ............................... $35,490Overage ...................................$1,071Year to Date: 9/1/08presentNeed ..................................... $34,419Oering ............................... $35,490Overage ...................................$1,071

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CHILDRENS MINISTRY

KZ ChurchWere excited to have

the whole K-4th grade gang

together again! Come see us

in our new location--Room240--on the 2nd floor,

midway down the south

hallway. (If you dont know

the way, follow the colored

footprints.)

This fall well be learning

about The Bible, The Bible,

The Bible! The Bible has

a lot to say about itself and we want to know what that is. Well

be learning how to get around in the Bible and well be learning

to fall in love with Gods Word. Today we talked about someone

from the Bible who stumbled because they didnt DELIGHT in

Gods Word they wanted something and God had already said

no. Ask your child who that was and what happened. . .

Candy, Candy, Candy!Fall Fun Night is just a month away! That

means well need LOTS of candy, as well as

other individually wrapped snacks (Goldfish

Teddy Grahams, fruit snacks, raisins, etc.)!

Please bring donations to the buckets youll

find all around the building during the next

few weeks. Thank You!

AWANANext Wednesday night is our first

Buddy Night of the year. Bring a

friend with you to Sparks or T & T.

Were thinking Christmas, yes,

CHRISTMAS!!!Mark your calendars for Sunday, Oct 5. We will

have auditions that afternoon for our Christmas

production, Do You See What I See?

More details to follow!

MISSIONS

Pray for those serving on short-term teamsin September

What an exciting way to be a part of missionsworking with

our own missionaries around the world.

Donna Stanger | September 223Donna Stanger is working with Dr. Bill Becknell on a medical

mission trip to Kalmykia, Russia.

Marabel Kersey | September 11October 9Marabel Kersey will be teaching Parish nurse courses in

Nigeria and South Africa and then heads to Zimbabwe to work

with Rita Ibbotson (who returns to Zimbabwe on Sept. 18) .

Dick Schulz | September 26Dick Schulz leaves September 26 for Lille, France where he

will work with Greater Europe Mission and our missionaries

Leroy & Debbie Zumack in remodeling their church.

Ramadan30 Days Muslim Prayer FocusSeptember 130, 2008

The word Islam simply means submission to God, anda Muslim is one who follows the laws and practices of Islam.

Muslims say Islam has its origins with

Adam, but they revere Mohammed as the

greatest prophet of the religion. Moham-

med is not just a name, but a title which

means The Praised One.

This week pray for Muslims who have

turned to Christ, many face persecution

from government authorities and even

their own families. Here are some ques-

tions that they deal with as new believers.

How can we honor Christ in daily life,

marriage, and raising children in a predominately Muslim soci-ety? What does one do when it is not legal to follow Christ? How

can new believers find a partner and celebrate their marriage as

followers of Christ in the local community? Where and how can

one be buried?

Pray for cultural sensitivity and respect as we interact with

Muslims right here in Des Moines, IA.

Pray for wisdom, creativity, confidence and opportunities for

us to share our faith as we encounter Muslims in our community.

Deacon of the MonthJim Fealey, 255.2122 ext 139

Our Deacons stand ready to help with the physical needs of themembers and attenders of this fellowship. Should you have ashort-term, emergency need, do not hesitate to call the churcho ce and leave a message for the Deacon of the Month. Thisministry is made possible by your gifts to the Deacons Fund.

Deaconess of the MonthCheryl Gri n | 953.5390

Our Deaconesses are available to the women of the church inareas of encouragement and spiritual support. If you need alistening ear and someone to pray with you, please call Cheryl.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday Night MealFellowship Hall | 5-6:15PMChildren (age 2-12) $2 | Adults $3 | Family $10 | Make reservations onthe Care & Communication Card before noon on Mondays.Sept 17: Grilled Brats, Macaroni and cheese, Oriental Slaw, Dessert

Please come for dinner! The Wednesday Night Meals

Ministry Team will be cooking and serving dinner. Dinner is

served from 5:00 to 6:15PM. Whether youre bringing your kidsto activities, participating in an adult class or just hungry, FFCs

Wednesday night meal is a great place to meet new friends, get

reacquainted and enjoy a meal together!

Each weeks menu is posted on the Care & Communication

Card where you can make your reservation for that week. Reser-

vations are appreciated as it helps us to plan and prepare the right

quantities of foodwe want to have plenty for everyone yet not

be wasteful.

Make plans to join your FFC family for dinner every Wednes-

day. We look forward to seeing you!

60 PlusTuesday, September 16 | 11:00AM | Fellowship Hall

SeptemberFor MenMens ABF Begins (Tailgate NE Parking Lot | 9:15AM) ..................................14The RiverKick-O(Chapel | Sundays | 10:45AM) ...............................................................1460 Plus (Fellowship Hall | 11:00AM)......................................................................................16Beaverdale Parade .................................................................................................. 20For Young AdultsThe ChannelBegins (Fellowship Hall | 9:00AM).......................21Mens Retreat (Twin Lakes Christian Center) .............................................................2628

OctoberLife Chain (Merle Hay Road | 23:30PM) ..............................................................5Oakridge Coat Give-Away (Oakridge Neighborhood) ...............................11

NovemberFall All-Church Clean-Up .........................................................................................1

OTHER NEWS

Thank YouThank you to all in our church family who sent cards, visited,

called or prayed for us during the weeks prior to my mothers

Heaven-going when she was in the hospital and hospice, and af-

terward. What a source of comfort and encouragement. A special

thanks to Bill and Clarice Green and Pastor Howie for their many

visits to the hospital. Love in Christ,Eloise Gardner and family

My family and I thank you for your gestures of kindness

during the time of my heart surgery and recovery. Your prayers,

cards, calls, and visits have been a encouragement to all of us.

Gods blessing be yours, Robert Goldman and family

Did You Know?When someone from our congregation passes away, our

church provides a funeral lunch for the family and friends.

This ministry of compassion has been a blessing to many in

our church family and also a wonderful quiet witness to others

outside our church family during their time of loss.

Barb McCargar and Carole Olson coordinate a team of

volunteers for each lunch. These volunteers grocery shop, preparea delicious hot meal, and do the set up and clean up for the lunch.

Others donate salads and desserts to complete the meals. Typi-

cally it takes the participation of 2540 people for each meal.

The Deaconesses who oversee this ministry would like to

thank Barb and Carole as well as the many others who have gra-

ciously contributed their time and talents to this ministry. Thank

you also to Lois Grove for creating beautiful table coverings to

be used for the lunches in Fellowship Hall.

We are currently updating our list of people willing to assist

with funeral lunches, either by helping with the meal at the

church or by donating food. If you would like to be a part of this

important ministry, check the Care and Communication Card.

(Even if youve been on the list for years, please check the box

again.) Our goal is to have such an extensive list that each person

would only be called upon a few times a year.

Your help is needed!Food Pantry Sunday is September 21. In anticipation of

Thanksgiving, our food pantry shelves are getting bare! Will you

help in replenishing our food supply? The following items are

needed:

Peanut butter

Mu n mixes

Canned soups

Boxed macaroni & cheese Canned vegetables & fruits

Canned meats

Dry cereal

Boxed dinners

Thank you for your help in this ministry.

Women Alone ServingBecause the Women Alone Serving group has diminished in

size, we will no longer be meeting on the fourth Thursday of each

month. Thank you for your support through the years. We hope

you will continue to serve the Lord in different areas of the church.

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