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4801 FRANKLIN AVENUE DES MOINES, IOWA 50310 515.255.2122 WWW.FIRSTFEDERATED.ORG
(Romans 6:6-7) and we are indwelled by the Holy Spirit. In the What is Alpha?
power of the Holy Spirit, and with the knowledge of God’s Word, Anyone interested in learning more about the Christian faith.
we can choose to obey rather than sin. Alpha is a place where no question is seen as too simple or
As I have imperfectly walked this path I’ve discovered too hostile.
something interesting. The more I obey, the easier it becomes to
Who is Alpha for?
obey. In like manner, the more I disobey, the easier it becomes to
disobey and sin. God has given His children strong tools to aid New Christians.
them in defeating temptation, not the least of which is a personal Newcomers to the church.
audience with Him to request His divine power to triumph over People interested in investigating Chris-
temptation. tianity.
Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to “…come boldly to the throne Christians who want to brush up on the
of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we basics.
will find grace to help us when we need it.” Never forget that What happens at Alpha?
temptation is not only an opportunity to sin, but it’s also an There is a dinner.
opportunity to demonstrate the righteousness of Christ through Then there is a video with topics like:
obedience. Who is Jesus?
Why did Jesus die?
ALPHA FALL SESSION ATTENDEES! Why and how do I pray?
Please join us Monday night, January 11 for the kick-off of the Alpha Who is the Holy Spirit?
winter session. Bring a friend or family member and have them see After each video there is a small group time for everyone to
you get your certificate for attending the fall session! Start time is discuss any questions or issues they have from the video.
the same – 6 pm in the Back Door. Look forward to seeing you! When does it start?
The first session will start tomorrow, January 11. We begin
at 6:00 PM in the Backdoor and finish around 8:30 PM. Make
plans to join us. For more information contact Pat Anderson at
255.2122 Ex. 129.
Volume 11 Number 31 First Federated Church 1 Sunday, January 10, 2010
WELCOME TO FIRST FEDERATED CHURCH!
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!
Have Questions? Celebration Welcome Children’s
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Guest Center Registration
Reception
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North Parking Lot Station
Guest Reception
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recently started attending First Federated Church, we cordially
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In February
JH Winter Blast Feb. 5–7 Deacon of the Month
A new junior high retreat at Hidden Acres. Come be pioneers Phil Olson, 255.2122 ext 139
as we check out this exciting junior high retreat experience. Meet Our Deacons stand ready to help with the physical needs of the
at The Backdoor to leave Friday night about 5PM and we wrap up members and attenders of this fellowship. Should you have a
and return Sunday about 12:30 PM. There is a worship band, great short-term, emergency need, do not hesitate to call the church
speaker, fun games, a huge gym, swimming pool, toboggan run office and leave a message for the “Deacon of the Month.” This
and more. ministry is made possible by your gifts to the Deacons’ Fund.
Cost: $78; $25 deposit due Jan. 14.
Deaconess of the Month
Donna Stanger | 963.1331
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 Donna.
Stephen Ministry
Please pray as we begin training for Stephen
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ministers on January 10, 2010! Town Hall Meeting
What is the meaning of the Stephen Sunday, January 17 | 6:00PM | Franklin Hall
Series logo?
The broken person behind the cross
Congregational Vote
Sunday Morning | January 24
symbolizes that we are all broken people.
The person in front of the cross shows that 60 Plus
it is only through the cross of Jesus that we January 19, 2010 | 11:00 a.m.
can be made whole. Hamilton’s Funeral Home
3601 Westown Parkway
Wednesday Night Meal West Des Moines, IA 50265
Fellowship Hall | 5-6:15PM
Children (age 2-12) $2 | Adults $3 | Family $10 The meal will be soup and sandwich (beef), cheddar potato
Make reservations on the Care & Communication Card or call the soup, fresh fruit and dessert.
church office before noon on Mondays.
Jan 13: Hearty beef vegetable soup, tossed salad, biscuit, apple pie Women’s Association Circle Meetings
Deborah Circle .................................................... Tuesday, January 12 | 7:00PM
Linda Revell, 10944 Hickory Dr., Clive, 224.7215
Think Operation Christmas Child All Year! Elizabeth Circle...............................................Thursday, January 14 | 12:30PM
Pat Harker, 5933 N. Winwood Dr., Johnston, 262.3396
Watch those after-Christmas sales for great
Esther Circle .......................................................Thursday, January 14 | 7:00PM
stuff to pack in your 2010 shoe box. Look
Keri Roland, 1480 NW 71st Pl., Ankeny, 770.7065
for small toys and coloring books that are on
Lydia Circle.....................................................Wednesday, January 13 | 6:30PM
clearance racks, as well as hats, mittens, t-
Room 1240/41 (Cornerstone Classroom),
shirts, socks, washcloths and more. Tuck them
for info. call Linda Hotchkiss, 264.9963
away in your own closet until you pack a shoe box next fall or
Martha Circle ...................................................Thursday, January 14 | 12:30PM
bring supplies to the church anytime. Our shoe box closet is just
Marilyn Stine, 4115 Leonard Pl, DM, 255.4850
waiting to be filled!
Ruth Circle ......................................................... Thursday, January 14 | 9:30AM
Nancy Jones, 5310 Brookview Dr., WDM, 224.9977
Quilting Class Sarah Circle.......................................................Thursday, January 14 | 12:30PM
What could feel better than settling in with a warm quilt Judy Lundy, 5917 Aspen Crl., Johnston, 249.5805
tucked around your legs, unless it could be the warm feeling in
your heart because you are making that quilt for a child who has Your help is needed:
little or nothing. The next Food Pantry Sunday
If you would like to learn to make quilts, we have an op- will be on January 17. The following
portunity to learn for free with Linda Hungerford from Lutheran items are needed to re-stock our
Church of Hope. This is her 20th class. Get free lessons, free shelves:
fabric and lots of free fun and maybe meet a few new friends. • Dry cereal
All we ask is that you donate your quilt to Dulce Refugio (Sweet • Peanut butter
Refuge) orphanage in Monterrey, Mexico. • Canned fruit
Come to Stitchin’ Mission for five weekly classes, beginning • Tomato sauce
on Tuesday, January 12 at 6:30 in Room 118, across from the • Ramen noodles
gym. This class is not limited to people from FFC, so bring your • Muffin mixes
friends. Park in the north lot and use the NE door. • Canned pasta (like Spaghetti-o’s)
Go to Stitchinmission.org to sign up or call Lois Grove 254-1141. Your ongoing support of this ministry is appreciated.
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