Welcome Guests!

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

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Back 2 School Bash

Congregational Meeting

Our third annual Back 2 School Bash was a big success! Five churches worked together to provide a BBQ meal, games and crafts for the kids, and basketball activities for the youth, along with the opportunity for all of us to meet and make new friends. THANKS TO ALL from FFC who came to help make the day happen! It takes a large group of volunteers (125+!) to make an event like this run smoothly. Even though it turned out to be a really warm day, there were a lot of really COOL things that happened! • One Federated family met a young man who is interested in coming to church. • 250 backpacks were given out— filled with supplies that YOU provided. • Churches working together is a very cool thing. (We’re the “Just Jesus” group.)

Over the sixteen years of my pastoral ministry I have discovered that congregational meetings aren’t gatherings that most church members beat the doors down to attend. However, this year’s congregational meeting will be one that you will want to attend. It will be a meeting like no other you’ve attended. The meeting will begin with a brief review of many positive things that have happened through our church during the past ministry year. John Porter will review the missions budget and share the vision for missions ministry in the coming years. Tom Hefner will give us a financial report and present the proposed 2009/10 ministry budget. Additionally, each staff member will share their vision for their respective ministries for the upcoming year. I will share the overall direction and vision for our ministry as well. I will report on staff adjustments and changes and answer questions concerning these changes. Finally, when the meeting is concluded, we will adjourn to the newly redecorated Fellowship Hall for free ice cream and lemonade. There are many positive things to share and I hope that you will be present to hear first hand how God is paving the way for FFC to grow and be effective in ministry.

We’re looking forward to ongoing ministry at Oakridge. Our KidsClub runs every Saturday, 11–noon. We are developing a plan to start reaching into the homes and see how we can minister to the parents as well! Interested in helping with this ministry?? Contact me in the Children’s Ministries office, 515.255.2122.

No, we’re not starting an exercise class or a weight management program. This study is designed specifically to take you to that next level of purpose—to reveal how God has designed you and help you see how that design fits the intention for which you were created. In six lessons, Erik Rees unpacks the five elements of God’s blueprint for creating you. Each session includes tools that help bring crystal clarity to your future goals and show you how to have the most fulfilling life possible—a life lived for God’s purposes, by God’s design. Join us on Sunday, August 23 at 10:45AM in Room 108. Or you can sign up today on the Care & Communication card!

By Mike Rose, Senior Pastor

By Sherri Stufflebeem, Director of Children’s Ministries

Volume 11

Number 11

First Federated Church

What is Your S.H.A.P.E.?

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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 business 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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SERVE PEOPLE

Sunday, August 16, 2009 | 9:10AM Celebration | 10:45AM The River Pastor Mike Rose Series: The Law of Returns

Choir Rehearsal

Choir rehearsal is today at 2:00PM. We will be singing during the Celebration service on August 23.

Meals from the Heartland September 3–7 | Hy-Vee Hall

Join with others from our community to package meals to be sent to starving people in South Africa, Haiti, and Jamaica. We will be forming groups of 8 people at set times. You can form your own group, or sign up and we will put you with a team. There are also many opportunities to serve individually or for extended periods of time. Please check your calendars and sign up in the foyers or on your C&C card next week. Check out their website: www.mealsfromtheheartland.org

Serve at 60 Plus!

We are looking for a few volunteers to help with 60+ once each month starting in September. We need people to help set up, serve, and clean up, typically anytime from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. If you are interested or have questions, please contact John Porter at the church office. This is a great opportunity for home school students looking for a chance to serve.

30 Day Muslim Prayer Focus August 22–September 20 18th Annual Worldwide Prayer Project

This coincides yearly with Ramadan (the holy month of fasting in Islam). We call upon Christians to make a concerted but considerate effort during this time to learn about, pray for and reach out to Muslim neighbors—across the street and around the world. Pick up information at the missions desk, or check your newspaper for weekly highlights focusing on the Muslim world.

Questions about any of these opportunities?

Contact John Porter, [email protected], 255.2122.

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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

Keith & Pam Zellmer

Arden & Helen Steele

Mission Board: SEND International Location: Peje, Kosova What do they do? The Zellmers serve among Albanian Muslims in Kosova offering a lending library, English lessons, kids, youth and ladies groups, Bible studies, camps and home education for MKs. The ADD-K Bible Camp & Leadership Training Center is vital to reaching one million Albanian youth in an 80 mile radius—a major catalyst to church growth in their area of the Balkans.

Mission Board: SIM International Location: Cochabamba, Bolivia What do they do? At the Center for Transcultural Training, located in the Coachaca Missionary Training Center, Arden (along with their son, Jonathan) helps prepare and mentor Bolivian missionaries called by the Lord to reach the still unreached. Helen’s ministry is teaching first grade at Carachipampa Christian School where she is also elementary grade school supervisor. Together they are premarital counselors.

Praise: • For three of the Steeles’ grandchildren entering first grade at CCS.

Praises: • For a busy summer at camp. • For work teams from Iowa, Georgia, North Ireland, two from Albania and eight interns.

Prayer Requests: • That they will rely daily on God’s promises to give them victory in whatever situation they face. • For Arden as he substitute teaches for 7th & 8th grade Bible classes at the school; for Jonathan teaching 11th & 12th grade Bible classes. • For Helen’s responsibilities at CCS. • For God’s guidance for the ones preparing to serve Him in other cultures at the training center.

Prayer Requests: • For the camps that keep them so busy –a heat wave adds to their exhaustion. • For the hundreds of campers to make steps of faith, many are closer in their journey and some are going through deep waters. • For work on the Blessing House building to be completed by winter for large groups. • For “Z”, age 22, who had his hard earned savings confiscated by his family, was disowned and kicked out of his home--all for following Christ.

Beth Lamb Mission Board: Child Evangelism Fellowship Location: State of Iowa What does she do? Beth is CEF’s State Director. CEF’s 3-fold purpose is to evangelize children, disciple them in the Word of God 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. Mailbox Club is a safe website for children. After school Good News Clubs reach many for Christ.

Praise: • For 31 summer missionaries who reached hundreds of children with the Gospel this summer.

Prayer Requests:

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• For more workers as they gear up for Good News Club ministry in public schools. For God to call the summer missionaries of His choosing into full time ministry with CEF. For many of their summer missionaries to return next summer to teach Clubs again; that they will live for the Lord and be witnesses to their peers. For open doors in churches for mission conferences, teacher training and presenting the ministry of CEF. For new board members from across Iowa. Financial needs. Sunday, August 16, 2009

CONNECT PEOPLE Sunday Mornings

Ladies!

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:

Your favorite study groups are coming back. Beth Moore Starting Thursday, September 10 Morning class | 9:10 to 11:10AM | Room 108 Evening class | 6:30 to 8:00PM | Room 108 Childcare is provided.

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

The new study is “Esther, It’s tough being a woman”. Life delivers its share of knockout punches. Facing heavyweights bent on her destruction, Esther trusted God and landed a blow that saved her people. Her destiny can be yours as you come to know more deeply the God who is in your corner.

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 1116 Women (all ages) | Room 208 S.H.A.P.E. (all ages) | Room 108 | Starting August 23

Sign-up table and book sale ($20) in foyer August 30 and September 6.

Women in the Word

Starting Tuesday, September 15 | 9:00 to 11:00AM Rooms 100 and 131 (Library)

The new study will be “Following God: The Ten Commandments.” Why did God issue laws that are so difficult to live up to? Do you know anyone, other than Jesus Christ, who has never broken any of the Ten Commandments? What relevance do these laws etched upon ancient tablets have for us today? Author Rick Shephard provides answers to these and many more questions in his latest addition to the “Following God” series.

Wednesdays

Women’s ABF

Join us in prayer, fellowship and fun as we connect with others and grow in our faith.

Sunday mornings | 9:10 & 10:45AM | Room 208

The ladies are studying The Vision of His Glory, taught by Anne Graham Lotz. The Vision of His Glory brings you to an intimate encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ, revealing the vastness of God’s boundless love and enduring mercy—and the source of true, life-changing hope.

For All—Prayer Community

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

Men’s Prayer Meeting

Friday Mornings | 6:45–7:30AM | Room 100 | Starting September 11

At First Federated we believe in prayer and there is much in our church, nation and world to pray about. I invite you to join me and other men of our church to lift these needs to the Lord. The meetings will begin on Friday, September 11, in Room 100 from 6:45–7:30AM. We will continue to meet each Friday morning thereafter. I hope to see you there. Wally Boe Psalm 5:3 In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch.

WEEKLY NEWSPAPER

Financial Report Attendance 8/9/09 9:10AM Celebration ......................448 10:45AM River .............................. 295 Early Childhood .............................44 Children’s Church .......................... 66 Budgeted Missions Year to Date: 9/1/08–present Need ................................... $265,732 Offering ..............................$228,465 Shortage…….................($ 37,267)

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.

Disclaimer:

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. First Federated Church

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General Fund Offering Last Week Weekly Need ........................ $34,419 Offering ................................ $29,532 Shortage..................…….($ 4,887) Year to Date: 9/1/08–present Need ................................$1,686,530 Offering ...........................$1,545,404 Shortage… .................... ($ 141,126)

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Hangtimes

August 16—Disk Golf August 23—Iowa Cubs August 30—All Church Picnic

KZ Church

Today in KZ Church we began a new four-week series called “Fish Tales.” It’s all about spreading the Good News and becoming fishers of men. In these next few weeks the kids will be able to earn their own Fishers of Men Fishing License! Be sure to check out all of the great additional information in the weekly handout your kids will bring home from KZ Church. Get the whole family involved in the discussion topics and watch these lessons come alive for you and your children.

7th–12th Grades

Today:

Join us at Grandview Park from 6 to 8PM (east side of Des Moines) for some awesome disc golf! BYOD (bring your own disc, or Todd may have some). You can pick up directions in the Backdoor.

What’s Going On?

New Arrival

Dodge Ball Mondays | 6:30–8:00PM

Marilyn Prendergast welcomed new great-granddaughter, Claire Prendergast, to the family on August 9. Claire is the daughter of Kory and Jan Prendergast. Welcome to our extended Federated family, little one!

In August 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.

We Love New Babies

We love to pray for expectant parents and we love to celebrate the birth of each Federated baby. If you are expecting a baby, the GEM (Great Expectation Ministry) team is ready to serve you. Please let us know your due date. Put a note on your Care and Communication Card or call Mary in the Children’s Ministries office at 255.2122. P.S. Congratulations!

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!

Christmas Already?

It’s not too early to be thinking about Christmas — or preparing to bless a needy child. This Christmas season, you can share the love and hope of Jesus Christ with a needy child by using a simple shoe box. Operation Christmas Child is an easy missions project that every member and family can participate in by bringing a gift-filled shoe box to the church. Complete details will be coming in the fall, but for now, don’t forget to stock up on extra school supplies and other items you can put in a shoe box gift. For questions or information on how you can get more involved contact Mary in the Children’s Ministries office or go to www.samaritanspurse.org and click on Operation Christmas Child.

Children’s Ministry Dates to Remember August 23 September 6 September 6 September 9

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AWANA Registration begins Back to School Sunday “Revolutionary Parenting” Class begins AWANA Clubs & Xtreme PM begin

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UPCOMING EVENTS

OTHER NEWS

Special Prayer Community

Thank You

Back 2 School | Wednesday, August 19 | 6:30PM | Franklin Hall

Missions Luncheon

God’s blessings to all who have and are still upholding me in your prayers; who have visited, called, sent cards, emails and food; and given to Roger’s memorial. A special thanks to Pastor Curt De Graaff for his visits to our home. Your remembrances will be long remembered. Thank you. Donna Maurer for all the family

Grace Magney will be here to share about her work overseas, and we will also hear from some of our short term teams.

Thank you so much for all your prayers and cards during my recent knee surgery. God bless you all. Dana Dunlap

Church Picnic

Thank you First Federated family and Immanuel ABF for your prayers and encouragement during my hospitalization and ongoing recovery at home. Thanks so much. Barbara Babbitt

Join us as we pray for our children, youth, and college students returning to school this fall. Today! | August 16 | Fellowship Hall | 12–2PM

Sunday, August 30 | Noon | East Lawn Catered Meal | $3 per person or $10 per family Fun activities for the WHOLE family! bounce house, games, concessions, baptism Sign up on the C&C card by Aug. 25th.

Meals from the Heartland

Thanks to the Federated family for all your love and support during the illness and homegoing of Carol Taylor. Your notes, cards, phone calls, meals, visits and most of all, your prayers are greatly appreciated. In Christ, The family of Carol Taylor

Beaverdale Fall Festival Parade

Thanks to ALL the great volunteers who worked on August 3 at Drake stadium with the Jr. AAU Olympics. Thanks for Takin’ it

September 3–7 | Hy-Vee Hall

to the Streets!

September 19

Join us at the parade that starts in our parking lot! Contact John Porter, [email protected], 255.2122, for more information.

More School Supplies!

There are still school supply bargains out there waiting for you and we can use them. Think Operation Christmas Child! School supplies make a welcome addition to a shoe box gift for a needy child in another part of the world, too. Please continue to shop for crayons, markers, pencils, pens, watercolors, spiral notebooks, calculators and more. When Shoe Box Collection Sunday comes on November 15, you’ll be so glad you did!

Ladies—Mark Your Calendars

Nov. 13 & 14 will be a time to enjoy old friends and make new ones! You won’t want to miss it……more information later!

August

Congregational Meeting ...................................................................................... 23 Church Picnic at FFC............................................................................................... 30

September

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

Deacon of the Month

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.

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. First Federated Church

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