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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

Good Sense for Bad Times By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries

The economic downturn we are facing has caused many people to both seek and offer advice. We read and hear news reports from government, banking, financial, and economic experts on how to handle this current crisis. For Christians the best source of guidance comes from the Bible. For times like these, James, the brother of Jesus, can give us a solid game plan. In the first letter written following the death of Jesus, James provided clear guidance for living the life of a believer. For bad times James offered advice on how to navigate the uncertainty of the future. In chapter four, verses 13 through 15, he counseled: “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and engage in business and make a profit.’ Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away. Instead, you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills, we will live and also do this or that.’ James reminds us that the future is uncertain. The only certainty is the nature and character of God who provides for your needs. James says to base your financial plan on this understanding, recognizing that it will not always be smooth sailing ahead. To assist you in financially planning in this manner we are offering the Good $ense budgeting course. Good $ense is a biblically-based workshop that will give you the tools and process to make good economic decisions even in bad times. This six-week course will run from July 12 through August 16 on Sunday mornings at 10:45AM in room 108. You can register on the Care & Communication card or at the table in the foyer this morning. An additional free resource is Patrick Mosley’s “How to survive the Economic Meltdown.” This can be downloaded at http:/survivethemeltdown.org.

First Federated Church has been blessed to be able to help Lutheran Social Services/Refugee Services by storing 200 brand new twin size beds that will be used for new families coming to Des Moines from around the world.

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WELCOME TO FIRST FEDERATED CHURCH!

Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!

Celebration Guest Reception

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 foyer.

Welcome Center

Guest Reception

North Parking Lot

If 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 immediately following the service (see map for locations). We would love to have the opportunity to meet you, get to know you better, and answer any questions you may have.

Resource Center

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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 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 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, we invite you to join our church family.

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The River Guest Reception

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If You Have Children, Visit the Children’s Ministry Registration Station

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Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving Children’s Ministry staff. Our children’s programs provide quality care and learning for kids of all ages. If your child has not already been enrolled in our Children’s Ministry, a quick visit to the Children’s Ministry Registration Station will provide you with temporary security tags and give us the information we need to effectively minister to your child.

South Parking Lot

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 (Auditorium Only) 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, health counseling, and blood pressure checks are provided by our Parish Nurses located in the west hallway in Room 1117, Sundays, 10:30AM–Noon. Please contact an usher if you need immediate 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 for $3. You can also listen to the message for free at www.FirstFederated.org. Prayer Team Up Front If you would like to pray with someone today, please come to the front of the room following this morning’s service. Members of our church leadership stand ready to serve you.

Infants & Preschool Children Childcare and teaching are available during the 9:10 and 10:45 hour in the Nursery and Preschool Departments. Kindergarten–4th Grade During the 9:10 hour, K–4th graders gather in the gym and then go to graded classroom groups for Bible learning and fun. K–4th graders attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, called KZ Church, 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 Xtreme learning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building.

Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults

Groups for ADULTS begin at 9:10AM and 10:45AM. Stop by the Welcome Center (or see inside today’s newspaper) to find out about each of the groups and how to get there. Our YOUTH (Grade 7–12) meet at 9:10AM in the Backdoor (148).

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ADULT GROUPS

NOTES Sunday, June 28, 2009 9:10AM Celebration | 10:45AM The River Pastor Mike Rose Title: “Discipleship Revisited”

Other Groups

Experience, investigate, build and grow in your faith. We have opportunities available during the week that include: Beauty by THE BOOK 7 week Summer Study by Laurie Cole Facilitated by Beth Bush Thursdays | 7:45PM | Room 244 (Hub)

Sunday Mornings

Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)

Once you’ve 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 | 9:10–10:25AM The HUB (ages 18-24) | Room 244 The Channel/Connections (ages 25–35) | Room 215 Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251 Prayer (all ages) | Room 100 Women (all ages) | Room 208

Sundays | 10:45AM–Noon

Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241 Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247 Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105 Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255 Koinonia (all ages) | Room 1252–1253 Ezra (all ages) | Room 1118 Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251 Prayer (all ages) | Room 100 Ecclesiastes (all ages) | Room 1238–1239 Worship | Room 1125 Women (all ages) | Room 208

Wednesdays

Join us in prayer, fellowship and fun as we connect with others and grow in our faith. For All—Prayer Community

Ongoing | 6:30–7:30PM | Franklin Hall (All summer) | Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose

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PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER

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

Our Encouragement

Pray for Those Who Serve our Church

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21

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MISSION ONE

Reaching others for Jesus Christ

Matt Richardson

Alan & Helena

Mission Board: Wycliffe Bible Translators Location: Texas/future Closed Country What does he do? Matt was raised in a missionary home and led to Christ by his father at age six. In high school he became a spiritual leader among his peers. Because of his interest and ability in languages and linguistics and his love for Scripture, he has been preparing to serve in Bible translation. He plans to go to language school this summer in Southeast Asia and translate the Bible for an unreached language group.

Closed Country What do they do? Alan and Helena had to flee their former country due to the political situation there. Their aim as they move to a new area is to see churches of Muslim background believers planted, bearing spiritual fruit and multiplying. They will be working with a team and Alan will be teaching English, while Helena (besides looking after baby James) will help with some administration for the language center.

Praises: • For the birth of their son, James, and for his great health. • For safe travel from Alan’s homeland to Helena’s.

Praise:

Prayer Requests:

• For Matt’s recent graduation (Master’s degree) from the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics. • His assignment is in place and he knows where he will be going.

• For their time in Canada to be a good time to reconnect with family and supporters. • For their September departure. • For the right village for them to live in. • For people there to be spiritually open. • For their residency permits to come through without difficulty.

Prayer Requests: • For his planned departure date of August 1. • For the remaining $165 per month and $4,000 one-time for his startup needs—required before he can leave. • For his visa application to be granted enabling him to be in language school for the first year. • For visiting an island to meet his potential partners and the group that is in place there, hoping to start translation work.

Dan & Sylvia Rogers Mission Board: Mission Aviation Fellowship Location: Quito, Ecuador What do they do? As a missionary pilot/mechanic, Dan provides safe transportation for missionaries, Christian workers, medical workers and patients in rain forest areas where there is no other means of transportation. The Rogers have served in Suriname, Haiti, Honduras, and now again in Ecuador where Dan is Chief of Maintenance. Sylvia, a gifted musician, teaches music and provides hospitality.

Praises: • They are now flying with no restrictions and making a lot of flight hours. However, regulations against foreigners flying indefinitely in Ecuador are not going to go away.

Prayer Requests: • For finding new Ecuadorian pilots who are qualified, spiritually and technically, and getting them trained in the MAF standard way—a real challenge. They will have two in July. • For smooth transition of all local employees as they shift from being employed by MAF to being employed by Alas de Socorro del Ecuador (ADSE). • For Dan and Sylvia’s 7 month furlough plans beginning in September--broken into 2 parts by a six month trip to Suriname.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Hangtimes

June 28-- No Hangtime July 5--No Hangtime…4th of July weekend July 12—Ice Age 3 July 19—Splash Party July 26—Softball

KZ Church

Our buggy summer continues in KZ Church, but we still aren’t calling in the bug guys. We LOVE these bugs! They’re all a part of “Metamorphosis—A God-directed, Life Change Production.” Each week these friendly bugs will help our kids understand how God can change us into His beautiful creations, just as the caterpillar goes through a transformation to become a butterfly. This week in KZ Church, we met the stars of a bug circus. They taught us all about controlling our tongues. Remember, when you hear a rumor, close your mouth and hold your tongue. Be wise and don’t spread the gossip! Proverbs 10:19 says, “Those who talk a lot are likely to sin. But those who control their tongues are wise.”

7th–12th Grades

Today:

Nada, Zilch, No hangitme

What’s Going On? Dodge Ball Mondays | 6:30–8:00PM.

From this point forward-- dodgeball is for grades 7th and older…no exceptions!)

In July

AWESOME Arts Camp | July 27-31

Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs-July 12 | 2PM

We are offering one more opportunity this summer for an exciting week of day camp for 6-12 year olds. Five creative arts workshops will be available and all will come together to present one finished production at the end of the week. Sign up now for camp and take your choice from the following workshops: drama, set design, vocals, media or dance. Cost $35 More information is available in the Children’s Ministry office or at the Children’s Registration Station.

Come enjoy the 3rd installment of the Ice Age movies. Tickets are $6.25 for a 2:00ish showing of the movie at the Jordan Creek Town Center. After worship services, get a bite to eat OR eat at the food court and join us for this hilarious movie. Be sure to arrange some carpooling options ahead of time! (JH, SH)

FFC Splash Party- July 19| 6:15-8:15PM Join us at Clive Aquatic Center—BE THERE! It’s free and it is easily one of the most fun church fellowships that we have. Be there and ready to swim! Remember the one pieces!

Amazing Race: Season 3 July 24| 6PM Start forming teams now! We need your team to consist of 1 parent, 1 visitor, 1 person you don’t normally hang out with, YOU, and a friend of your choice. We will race Friday, July 24th starting at 6PM. Last year this was a tremendous outreach and lots of first time visitors came. Let’s reach out once again and have a blast doing it! (JH, SH)

Splash Party | Sunday, July 19

It’s wet and wild! It’s cool! It’s FREE! It’s for you and your family and friends! We’ll be expecting you at the Clive Aquatic Center.

Junior High Summer Camp Check out opportunities to go to camp at any of our area Christian camp groups. Great programs are available through Hidden Acres, Wildwood, Twin Lakes, Camp Appanoose and See Pastor Howie for more information and we will help you get plugged in to the best camp opportunity for your age group. (JH)

Chicago Marathon | Team World Vision Oct 9-11 IF you’d like to support the “FFC 5” runners for the October Chicago Marathon – each person has set up an online account. Team members include Jason Griess, Jeff Harper, Mike Howland (Howie), Blake Johnson, and John Schuster. We are EACH trying to raise $1000 for TEAM WORLD VISION. World Vision works to tackle the root causes of poverty by working with children, families, and their communities to provide things like clean water, health care, nutritious food, education, and economic opportunities. You can support our efforts through Team World Vision by making a one-time tax-deductible donation. Type in the weblinks below if you’d like to help support this charity. http://www.firstgiving.com/jasongriess http://www.firstgiving.com/jeffharper http://www.firstgiving.com/michaelhowland http://www.firstgiving.com/blakejohnson http://www.firstgiving.com/johnschuster

Upcoming Six Flags—Chicago August 20–21

NEW! Join us for an awesome trip to CHICAGO! Cost: $125 for 2 days at the park. This includes a meal each day, breakfast Saturday, parking costs, gas, drinks, etc. NEW! We will park hop both days! No extra charge! We will stay overnight at a local church. Meet at the church at 5:30AM to carpool! We need lots of adult drivers!

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Lazer Sports Camp ’09

The Children’s Ministries of First Federated and Des Moines First Assembly just completed an action-packed week of Lazer Sports Camp ’09 in Tower Park, adjacent to our church property. Was it hot? Oh my, yes! Water, shade trees, and sunscreen were precious commodities. Nevertheless, it was a great week of sports training and Bible instruction for over 120 campers, not only from our churches but also from other churched and unchurched families in the community. A huge thank you to the staff members and volunteers from both churches who worked so hard to make this a memorable week for our campers. Thank you also to the many Federated folks who so generously provided snacks for our campers. All those Rice Krispie Treats, fruit snacks, Goldfish crackers and oranges were welcome treats for our kids (and adults) after vigorous sports workouts in baseball, basketball, soccer, tae kwon do or cheerleading. Pray with us that the seeds of the Gospel which were sown in young hearts this week would grow and produce fruit in the days ahead.

See more photos at www.FirstFederated.org

Camp Directors Sherri Stufflebeem Pastor B Bopp Jill Crain-Reuter

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UPCOMING EVENTS

OTHER NEWS

July

Sympathy

Offices Closed ..............................................................................................................3 Splash Party................................................................................................................19 Arts Camp ............................................................................................................27–31

Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who have lost a loved one recently: Don Leib at the death of his sister, Fay Jensen, on June 21. Deb Crivaro at the death of her sister, Cindy Kotewa, on June 19 Joseph Gassmann at the death of his mother, Patricia Gassmann, on June 23

August

AAU Jr. Olympics at Drake Stadium ....................................................................3 Oakridge Back to School .........................................................................................8 Church Picnic at FFC............................................................................................... 30

September

Meals for the Heartland .......................................................................................3-7 Beaverdale Parade ...................................................................................................19

MISSIONS Short-Term Mission Opportunity July 11–18, 2009 | Flagstaff Mission to the Navajos

Financial Report Attendance 6/21/09 Celebration 9:10AM ...................... 425 The River 10:45AM ....................... 326 Early Childhood ............................. 41 Children’s Church .......................... 51 Budgeted Missions: Year to Date: 9/1/08–present Need ...................................$222,347 Offering .............................. $192,380 Shortage.............................($29,967)

We will be working with a Navajo church, doing work projects at the church (painting, cleaning, installing cabinets) and conducting a Vacation Bible School for K-12th graders. We have supported Lenita Vetter for over 40 years working with this mission and look forward to being involved with their ministry on a personal basis. The cost will be $400. We will sleep and eat at the church and travel down in vans. This is a great opportunity for families and individuals of all ages.

Mortgage Current Balance .................... $23,451 Final Payment June 30 General Fund Offering Last Week Weekly Need ........................ $34,419 Offering ................................ $24,262 Shortage.............................($10,157) Year to Date: 9/1/08–present Need ................................ $1,445,597 Offering ........................... $1,343,357 Shortage...........................($102,240)

Please Pray for our Short-term Missionaries We have several short-term mission trips serving this summer around the world, and they all need YOUR prayers for safety, health and opportunities to minister where God has led them:

Deacon of the Month

Elyse & Cariann Claiborne in Garden City, SC involved in beach evangelism and discipleship, May 25–July 29 Dick Schulz: In Germany with Greater Europe Mission, June 14–28, helping to convert a barn into offices for GEM A team of 5 is currently in Kenya, involved with door to door evangelism, clinics and Awanas, June 19–28 Abbey Longstreet in Dominican Republic for the summer, working at an orphanage Gary Baugher in Russia teaching at the Russian American Christian University, June 22–July 3 M-Fuge, a team of 43 of our youth and adults are headed to Glorietta, NM, to serve,build relationships and share the gospel throughout the community. June 21–28 Donna Stanger to Russia working with an English camp and with Dr. Becknell and Agape, July 14–August 3

Brian Balmer, 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 Cyndi 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 Cyndi. First Federated Church

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