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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

Fellowship Entry

TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS

Point Class

AAU Jr Olympics August 3 | Drake Stadium

Sundays | August 2, 9 & 16 | Room 108 | 6PM

FFC Volunteer Day. We need over 60 volunteers of all ages to help with hospitality, registration, and wristbands.

If you are interesting in leaning more about First Federated Church and possibly becoming a member, our Fellowship Entry Point Class can assist you in taking this next step. Explore the beliefs and happenings of the church beginning tonight at 6PM in room 108.

Oakridge “Back to School Bash III” August 8 | 2-6PM

BBQ / program / games / provide backpacks and school supplies to Oakridge kids. Supplies Needed by Tuesday, August 4

dry erase markers—250 sets of 4 1000 plain color pocket folders (no prongs) 50—1 inch three ring binders, plain colors only 175 round tip scissors 40—4 packs of highlighters 410 glue sticks

Meals from the Heartland September 3–7

We will again be organizing groups to package food with Meals from the Heartland at Hy-Vee Hall. Put this on your calendar, start planning and put a group together that works with your schedule. Last year 12,000 volunteers packed 4 million meals, and we had 90 from FFC involved.

Beaverdale Fall Festival Parade September 19

Are you creative, handy, or just a willing laborer? We need to start planning and gathering ideas for our float, and how we will promote and invite people to our church. We will have a short meeting immediately after the River service on August 9, in room 108, or if you have questions or ideas call John Porter at the church office.

Questions about any of these opportunities?

Contact John Porter, [email protected], 255.2122.

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A fun carnival and BBQ for the residents at the Homes of Oakridge.

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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

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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.

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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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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.

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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 Sunday Mornings

NOTES Sunday, August 2, 2009 | 9:10AM Celebration | 10:45AM The River Pastor Mike Rose Series: Pray Like Jesus | Title: Jesus Prays for His Disciples

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

Other Groups Women’s Association Board

Thursday, August 6 | 9:00AM Judy Lundy, 5917 Aspen Circle, Johnston For information call 249-5805.

Women Circle Meetings

Visitors are always welcome. Come and join us as we study, fellowship, learn about our missionaries and pray for the needs of all. DEBORAH ................................................................Tuesday, August 11 | 7:00PM Ruth Ann Rittgers, 601 Hickory Ct., Dallas Center | 992.3135 ELIZABETH .........................................................Thursday, August 13 | 12:30PM Rose Marie Pawlewski, 3707 SW 28th St. DM | 287.1291 ESTHER................................................................... Thursday, August 13 | 7:00PM Marabel Kersey, 33648 Overton Circle in Adel | 834.2001 HANNAH ................................................................Thursday, August 13 | 9:30AM Thelma Shelton, 8209 Goodman Dr., Urbandale| 270.8558 MARTHA ..............................................................Thursday, August 13 | 12:30AM Etta Dorrell at 2405 61st St. DM| 255.8953 RUTH .......................................................................Thursday, August 13 | 9:30AM Beaverdale Estates, 4610 Douglas Ave. for information call Mabel Klobnak at 277.3445 SARAH ..................................................................Thursday, August 13 | 12:30PM Judy York, 7234 Espanade St., Johnston | 276.1742

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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

Beth Hanna

Peter & Marta Hocking

Mission Board: CAM International Location: Qro., Mexico What does she do? Beth’s ministry involves Bible studies, speaking at women’s conferences, creating and providing new Spanish ministry resources to Christian workers in Mexico including lessons, Christian music, books and Bibles at discounted prices. Beth and her late husband Ken served for many years in Mexico. After his death she returned to serve alongside her Mexican and missionary friends.

Mission Board: Segadores (Reapers) Location: Lima, Peru What do they do? Peter directs the Segadores Missionary Association, teaching, counseling and training national missionaries with the goal of sending them to unreached tribes in Peru. Segadores has planted several churches. Both are involved in counseling ministry. Peter, one of the founders, grew up in Peru as the son of missionaries. Marta, raised in Venezuela, is the daughter of our first FFC missionary, the late Edna Dade.

Praise:

Praise:

• For funds that were raised to build a new kitchen roof for Reyna, a Christian grandmother (caring for 3 grandchildren) in a community with no electricity, no running water and “horrible streets.”

• For a medical team that recently met physical and spiritual needs and presented the Gospel to adults and children.

Prayer Requests:

Prayer Requests:

• For follow-up and preparations for another medical team coming this month. • For God’s protection and guidance for a research team of 7 in a remote jungle area seeking an un-contacted tribe. • For 2 of their younger Peruvian missionary families living in very isolated jungle areas in tribal communities. • For Christian influence in the lives of their 3 foster granddaughters (ages 9, 11 & 12) who are visiting them.

• For the ladies of Abundant Life Bible Church as they share the good news of Jesus Christ with their friends. • For health and safety of three teams as they work on construction of the Community Outreach Center and Camp Koinonia. • For Rosy and Tania as they desire to attend a Bible School. Neither has much in the way of finances.

Tim & Iris Location: Closed Country What do they do? Their desire is to make known clearly the truth of Jesus Christ to every ethnic group in their country. As a team, they are involved recording messages of salvation in the heart language of 32 ethnic groups. The recordings are distributed by partnering with churches, missionaries and others. They work to train national missionaries to serve in their country.

Praise: • For a week of VBS with kids in another village.

Prayer Requests: • For the deep needs of the children there. The normal family consists of a drunken father and an overworked mother. • For a student (Sam) from an evangelical institute staying with them until September 10th. • For the will of the Lord in Sam’s life; for quick adaptation to life there; for his language skills. • Health and safety for Tim and Sam as they go on recording trips and use their building skills.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY KZ Church

Hangtimes

August 2—Bike Ride August 9—No Hangtime August 16—Disc Golf August 23—Iowa Cubs August 30—All Church Picnic

So what are those friendly bugs helping us learn this week? It’s all about transforming our relationships by learning to listen and take advice from others. Friends listen to each other as a matter of respect. It is also important to respect parents and listen to them. They give you advice, not because they want to make you look foolish, but because they want what’s best for you. Proverbs 13:10 says, “Pride only leads to arguing. But those who take advice are wise.” Come visit “Metamorphosis—A God-directed, Life Change Production.” We’re in our new KZ Church room every Sunday at 10:45.

7th–12th Grades

Today: Bike ride

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

In August

Last Week for School Supplies!

Howie and Julie on Vacation—July 31–Aug 8 Contact Nikki Jackson in the youth office if there is anything you need during that time.

Supplies should be delivered to the church ASAP! Back packs will be assembled this week. Even if you don’t have kids in school, you can still shop those Back to School sales. Pick up a few supplies for our friends at Oakridge. The items requested from First Federated are: • dry erase markers—250 sets of 4 • 1000 plain color pocket folders (no prongs) • 50 - 1” three ring binders, plain colors only • 175 round tip scissors • 40 - 4 packs of highlighters • 410 glue sticks Note: Other supplies--pencils, crayons, markers, small notebooks, etc.—are welcome. What is not needed for Oakridge will be used this fall in shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Fantasy Football Draft | Aug 9 Join Howie in his office immediately following the 10:45AM service for your draft picks! Pizza provided.

Six Flags—Chicago

August 13 & 14

Join us for an awesome trip to CHICAGO! Cost: $125 for two days at the park. This includes a meal each day, breakfast Saturday, parking costs, gas, drinks, etc. 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! $50 DEPOSIT DUE SUNDAY, AUG. 2 More school districts are in session than we originally anticipated so we are moving Six Flags up one week.

Camping Trip in Panora| Aug 21-22 Join us for the long awaited camping trip in Panora! We will camp (bring your own tent or share with a friend of the same gender), worship under the stars, have some fun activities and tube courtesy of Matt Lukacs! Bring $10 to cover the cost of camping/tubing.

New Arrivals

Congratulations to Randy and Danielle Smid, who are the proud parents of twins. Henry Joseph and Ava Kathleen were born on July 23rd at Methodist Hospital. Two tiny siblings will bring exciting changes to big brother Zachary’s world. Uncle Brent, Aunt Dana and the Van Roekel cousins are part of the Federated welcoming committee. We join the Smid family in thanking God for the safe arrival of the twins and are pleased to welcome Henry and Ava to the Federated family.

Iowa Cubs| Aug 23 Let’s watch the Iowa Cubs play the New Orleans Zephyrs. We leave the second that the 10:45AM worship service is over and head to the 1:05 game. Cost is $10 per person. Also be prepared to make a QUICK stop at McDonald’s along the way. Bring your sunscreen! PLAY BALL!

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AWESOME Arts Camp July 27–31, 2009

50 kids had a great week in our AWESOME Arts Camp as they participated in an Around the World Expression. It was a week filled with drama, music, choreography, set design and media training. On Friday the kids demonstrated what they had been learning by presenting a program for their families and friends. Thank you to those who helped make camp a success by donating their time as helpers or by donating snacks for hungry campers.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

OTHER NEWS

Missions Luncheon

Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who have lost a loved one recently: Donna Maurer at the death of her husband, Roger Maurer, on July 30 Norma Harger at the death of her sister, Betty Zabel, on July 28 Ruth Kabitzke at the death of her sister-in-law, LeAnn Kabitzke, on July 27 Scott Taylor at the death of his mother, Carol Taylor, on July 25 Linda Davis at the death of her mother, Peggy Jaquinta, on July 23

TODAY, August 2 | Fellowship Hall 12–2PM Come hear an up-to-date report from Bill & Jenni Hunt who recently traveled to Rwanda with Family Life Ministries, and then we will hear of the adventures and blessings from our FFC team that served in Kenya this June.

Sunday, August 16 | Fellowship Hall | 12–2PM Grace Magney will be here to share about her work overseas, and we will also hear from some of our short term teams.

Oakridge “Back to School Bash III” August 8 | 2–6PM

Thank You

BBQ / program / games / provide backpacks and school supplies to Oakridge kids.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support during my recent hospitalization and on-going recovery. Your love and care is appreciated so much. Thank you, Federated Family. Mary Jo Staniger

MOPS Drive-Up registration

Tuesday, August 11 | 9:00 to 11:00AM North parking lot near Tower Park/Hickman

Church Picnic

65th Wedding Anniversary

Sunday, August 30 | Noon | East Lawn Catered Meal | $3 per person or $10 per family

Dale and Mary Lorraine Kennedy Married July 28, 1944

August

The flowers in the auditorium today are in honor of Dale and Mary Lorraine Kennedy’s 65th wedding anniversary. They were married at First Federated 65 years ago!

Fellowship Entry Point Class (6PM | Room 108) ................................................ Today AAU Jr. Olympics at Drake Stadium ....................................................................3 Oakridge Back to School Bash...............................................................................8 Congregational Meeting ...................................................................................... 23 Church Picnic at FFC............................................................................................... 30

September

Meals from the Heartland ...................................................................................3-7 Building Closed (Labor Day) ..................................................................................7 Beaverdale Parade ...................................................................................................19

Financial Report Attendance 7/26/09 9:10AM Celebration ......................469 10:45AM River .............................. 305 Early Childhood ............................. 50 Children’s Church .......................... 66 Budgeted Missions Year to Date: 9/1/08–present Need ...................................$254,886 Offering .............................. $216,730 Shortage.............................($38,156)

WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Regular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noon We prefer that items be submitted electronically! E-Mail: [email protected] All submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review by the church staff. FFC reserves the right to edit submissions for length.

General Fund Offering Last Week Weekly Need ........................ $34,419 Offering .................................$24,751 Shortage...............................($9,668) Year to Date: 9/1/08–present Need ................................. $1,617,692 Offering ........................... $1,485,708 Shortage...........................($131,984)

Deacon of the Month

Disclaimer:

Chuck Boscaljon, 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.

First Federated Church does not claim to own any copyright privileges on items printed in this newspaper, unless otherwise stated. All items published are quoted in good faith and believed to be free for circulation or public domain.

Newspaper Staff:

Managing Editor ....................................John C. Stark ([email protected]) Production Artist ..........................................................Lynne McKee, Heidi Nelson Missions Editor .......................................................................................Jean Crabbs Prayer Bulletin Editor ............................................................................Julie Denger Printing ................................................................................................Karl Johnson Folding, Cutting, & Distribution ......................... Robert W. Marean & Bob Hulling First Federated Church

Deaconess of the Month Denese Gable | 255.4727

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 Denese.

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