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First Federated Church Sunday, May 31, 20091

FlyerDistribution forFather’s DayWednesday, June 10 | 6:30PMJoin us as we visit neighborhoods around

FFC, inviting them to our special Father’s Day service, June 21, withChris Creighton, the Drake football coach. We will be canvassing newareas, closer to Drake.

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WelcomeGuests!

Please see page two

for important information

about today’s service and

how to get the most out of

your visit with us.

Volume 10 Number 52

Takin’ ItTakin’ Itto the Streetsto the Streets Kids Need Your Help

Yes, even if you’re not a bit athletic, you can help make Lazer

Sports Camp a great experience for some kids this summer. Here

are a few of the ways you can help:

• Provide snacks for hungry campers. We need lots of Goldfish

crackers, individual bags of fruit snacks, packages of Rice

Krispie Treats, and fresh oranges to keep our athletes going.

Bring your donations to the Children’s Ministry office by

Sunday, June 21.

• Volunteer to be a small group leader for Bible study times.You can leave the sports instruction to our coaches and

their helpers while you provide the spiritual coaching to a

group of 6–8 children for a brief time each camp morning

(June 22–26).

• Provide scholarship funds to assist a family in sending their

child(ren) to Lazer Sports Camp or A.W.E.SOME Arts Camp.

Contact the Children’s Ministry office, 255.2122, for more

information or to volunteer your time, talents and treasures.

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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 foyer.

Guest Reception

If you are visiting with us for the first time or have justrecently 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.

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 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.

If You Have Children, Visit the Children’sMinistry Registration Station

Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving

Children’s Ministry staff. Our children’s programs provide qual-

ity 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.

Infants & Preschool ChildrenChildcare and teaching are available during the 9:10 and 10:45 hour in the Nurseryand Preschool Departments.

Kindergarten–4th GradeDuring the 9:10 hour, K–4th graders gather in the gym and then go to gradedclassroom groups for Bible learning and fun.K–4th graders attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, called KZChurch, in room 240 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) & AdultsGroups for ADULTS and activities for YOUTH begin at 9:10AM and10:45AM. Stop by the Welcome Center (or see inside today’s newspaper) to nd out

about each of the groups and how to get there.

Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!

WelcomeCenter

Children’sRegistration

Station

PARISHNURSE➤

CelebrationGuest

Reception

ResourceCenter

KZ Church2nd Floor

The RiverGuest

Reception

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ADULT GROUPS

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

opportunities available during the week that include:

Men’s Softball Schedule

All games are played at Campbell Park in Clive Tuesday, 6/2 | 6:15PM | Field R | FFC vs. Grimes United Methodist Tuesday, 6/2 | 7:15PM | Field R | FFC vs. Crossroads

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 | 9:10–10:25AMThe HUB (ages 18-24) | Room 244The Channel/Connections (ages 25–35) | Room 215Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251Women (all ages) | Room 208

Sundays | 10:45AM–NoonCornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241

Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247

Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255W.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116

Koinonia (all ages) | Room 1252–1253

Ezra (all ages) | Room 1118Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251Prayer (all ages) | Room 100Ecclesiastes (all ages) | Room 1238–1239Worship | Room 1125Women (all ages) | Room 208

WednesdaysJoin 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:For All—Prayer Community

Ongoing | 6:30–7:30PM | Franklin Hall (All summer) | Facilitator: Pastor Mike RoseFor Women—Forever in Love with Jesus

April --June | 6:30–8PM | Rm 100 | Facilitator: Sharon Johnson

Forever in Love with Jesus comes to help you keep your heart’s re burning. In 10 re-freshing interactive lessons, Dee Brestin and Kathy Troccoli help you understand Jesusas the Bridegroom, the Bread of Life, the Lion of Judah and more. This is the third andnal installment in the Falling in Love with Jesus trilogy.

Women’s Association Board Meeting Thursday, June 4

Linda Dusenbery, 7301 Plum Dr., Urbandale, 278.4939.

NOTESSunday, May 31, 2009 | Series: Renewing the Faith

9:10AM Celebration | 10:45AM The River | Pastor Mike Rose Title: The Purpose of the Church is Making Disciples

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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 Encouragement“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

Ron & ErinLocation: Closed Country

What do they do? Since 1989 Ron and Erin have ministered in

this country where 95% of the nation’s inhabitants have never

heard the plan of salvation. They are translators, community

development consultants and work on linguistic analysis, dic-tionary entry and material preparation. They also give orienta-

tion and guidance to a number of new teams in basic village

entry, language learning and cultural learning.

Praises:

• “One of our friends can sit in his tall-stilt treehouse on the

jungle hillside and use his cell phone.”

• For 6 hours of foundational truth from Genesis in audio form.

Prayer Requests:

• For travel to the US June 10, to stay for one year.

• For continued work on their language project and also help-

ing with team coordination from a distance.• For their 3 daughters in various stages of college transition

in the US.

• For their son, a freshman, as he will experience public

school in the US.

Mike & Brenda McCalleyMission Board:

Campus Crusade for Christ

Location: Poulsbo, Washington

What do they do? Mike and Brenda are involved in administra-

tion, recruiting, training and sending with StoryRunners.Their ministry is targeted towards unreached people groups

who have little or no written language. StoryRunners use

story-telling techniques to translate 40-60 Bible stories spe-

cifically for each people group, giving them an oral Bible in

their own language.

Praises:

• For Brenda’s recent trip to Central Asia to hold training ses-

sions for women.

• The first villagers have come to Christ since a StoryRunners

team lived there for 2 years and created a Story Bible in the

heart language of the people.

Prayer Requests:• That many people will come to know Jesus in the village.

• For those interested in knowing more about Christ to have

freedom from fear and repression by Islamic leaders.

• For wisdom as they test and develop a new story set for “Mag-

dalena” –a new version of the JESUS film with added footage

of Christ’s interactions with women.

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Today:Hangtime at Steve’s

Parents, please stay immediately following the 10:45 service. We willhave a notary available until 12:30 to sign M-FUGE forms.

This Week:Wed, June 3rd, no Wednesday night activities for teens due to youthleader appreciation banquet, 6:30–8:30PM.

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

In MayAre You Smarter Than a 7th Grader? TODAY

The new 7th graders move into the junior high ministry and

the gloves are off. Jump into a parody of the famous game show

and see who will win the challenge, the new 7th graders or the

new 8th graders. This is going to be hilarious!

Are You Smarter Than a 9th Grader? TODAY

Are you smarter than a freshman? While the junior high

competes, the senior high will have a competition of its own as

the new 9th graders stand against the 10th, 11th and 12th graders.

In JuneGrad Banquet/Service June 7

Come celebrate 18 years

of accomplishment – You are

graduating and we want to sendyou off with prayer and lots

of celebration. We will have a

Graduate Recognition service at

10:45AM (River Service). Join

us for a special grad banquet

for parents and their grads that

evening at 7.PM. Parents are en-

couraged to attend both events.

Check with Pastor Howie about

photos needed for both events &

RSVP ASAP!

UpcomingNew Mexico Mission TripMeetings

Here are the meeting dates

for the New Mexico trip.

Attendance is mandatory. All

meetings are 12:30-2:30 PM in

the Backdoor unless otherwise

specified. TODAY | June 14

Chicago Marathon | Team World Vision Oct 9-11 I (Howie) am looking for friends to run the Chicago Marathon

with me – please check out this website: www.teamworldvision.

org/wca . I would love to have a couple teens, a couple parents,

even some young adult friends/peers to go along with me. All

proceeds would benefit World Vision and their ministries! Need

to be able to run 5 miles by early June (so you aren’t too far

behind the 8 ball at all!) Any runners that CAN’T commit, but

could help me organize/train – I am open to that too! Cost: $125

entry fee – due ASAP. See Howie this week if you are interested.

7th–12th Grades

WEEKLY NEWSPAPERRegular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noonWe prefer that items be submitted electronically!E-Mail: [email protected] submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review bythe church sta. FFC reserves the right to edit submissions for length.

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

Newspaper Sta:Managing Editor ....................................John C. Stark ([email protected])Production Artist ..........................................................Lynne McKee, Heidi NelsonMissions Editor .......................................................................................Jean CrabbsPrayer Bulletin Editor ............................................................................Julie DengerPrinting ................................................................................................Karl JohnsonFolding, Cutting, & Distribution ......................... Robert W. Marean & Bob Hulling

Deacon of the MonthBrian Balmer, 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 MonthDonna Stanger | 963.1331

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 Donna.

Social MinistryM-FUGE Ministry Track Spotlight

This ministry track provides students a variety

of ministry opportunities for

meeting the physical, emo-

tional, mental, and spiritual

needs of people. Students in

this track may minister in:

mentally/physically handi-

capped centers, homeless

shelters, soup kitchens, food

banks, clothing closets, fur-

niture distribution centers,

refugee ministries, centers

for teaching adults andchildren English as a second

language (ESL), prison

ministries, Baptist Centers,

Salvation Army sites, and

other community organiza-

tions with like purposes.

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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

Expectations Ministry) ladies are 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 Ministryoffice at 255.2122. (…and CONGRATULATIONS!)

Lazer Sports Camp ’09June 22-26

It’s not too late to register for Lazer

Sports Camp. Yes, you will pay a

little more for your procrastination,

but it’s still a great value at just $45.

Information is available at the table outside Franklin Hall, in the

Children’s Ministry office, or call 255.2122.

Xtreme Graduation

Congratulations to the 6th graders who are movin’ on up toHeir Born. Their Xtreme farewell party on Sunday, May 24 was

complete with graduation cake and custom graduation caps. We’l

miss our Xtreme grads, but we know

God has great things ahead for each

of them.

KZ ChurchOur parable today in KZ Church

talked about a very rich, yet unwise,

man. The rich man’s barns were filled

with crops. But when he died, he hadn’t

done anything to serve God. He hadonly cared about getting lots of pos-

sessions for himself. Jesus tells us to

CARE MORE ABOUT GOD THAN POSSESSIONS. Ask your

child what possessions they have that might be a distraction from

what really matters. What possession do YOU have or wish to

have that might keep you from your focus on Jesus?

Promotion SundayAs another school year ends,

it’s time for our children to

move on up to new classes in the

Children’s Ministry. June 7 willbe Promotion Sunday. Watch your

mailbox for specific information

for your child(ren).

Thank a TeacherMany faithful volunteers have cared for

and taught our kids during the 2008-2009

school year. Don’t forget to let them know

how much they are appreciated. Make a card,

draw a picture, bake some goodies, give ‘em

a hug…just remember to say thanks!

New ArrivalCongratulations to Grandpa LaMar and

Grandma Priscilla Myers. Granddaughter

Kepley Hubbard Harris was born to Adam

and Kristine Harris on May 19. Kepley and her family live in

beautiful Wyoming country. Welcome, little one, to our extended

Federated family!

Best-Paying Job in the Church!Money? Well, not exactly, but if smiles

from children and thanks from parents could

be converted to cash, you’d be the richest

man or woman in town when you sign on

to help in the Children’s Ministry. A few

volunteers are still needed for the summer

session which begins next week. Amuse-

ment, variety, excitement and satisfaction guaranteed! Call the

Children’s Ministry office, 255.2122, for more information.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

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OTHER NEWS

SympathyOur sympathy is extended to those in our church family who

have lost a loved one recently:

Mary Maurer at the death of her brother-in-law, Jim Mabrier

on May 27

Thank YouWe wish to express our sincere thanks and love to Pastor Curt

for his beautiful visits, Julie D. for keeping up on the progress of

tests and surgery and those who guided the prayer list calls. God

demonstrated his love through all the people who prayed, visited,

called, sent cards and emails. I have had a great peace, and God

has blessed with a wonderful new heart valve and the quality and

extent of my recovery in just way beyond what was expected,

having had surgery just one week ago today. Our LOVE and

thanks to our FFC Family, Will and Pat Wray

UPCOMING EVENTS

Urbana 09College Students or High School Seniors

“The Word Became Flesh”

is Intervarsity’s 22nd Student

Missions Conference, December

27–31, 2009, in St. Louis, MO.

More information is available at www.urbana09.org. Best

rate by June 30: $345. FFC Missions will help with costs andtransportation planning. If interested, contact John Porter in

Missions office.

JuneNICHE Conference (Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators) ..................................5–6Neighborhood Flyer Distribution & Prayer Walk ..........................................10Capital Park Mexico Mission Ministry ...............................................................13New Mexico Missions Trip ..............................................................................21–28Father’s Day Service (Special Guest: Chris Creighton, Drake University)............................21Sports Camp (Tower Park)....................................................................................22–26

JulySplash Party................................................................................................................19

Arts Camp ............................................................................................................27–31

AugustOakridge Back to School .........................................................................................8Church Picnic at FFC ............................................................................................... 30

SeptemberDrake Day ....................................................................................................................13

Financial ReportAttendance 5/24/09Celebration 9:10AM ......................445The River 10:45AM .......................285Early Childhood ............................. 49Children’s Church .......................... 58

Budgeted Missions:Year to Date: 9/1/08–presentNeed ...................................$206,078Oering ...............................$175,922Shortage.............................($30,155)

MortgageCurrent Balance ....................$38,317

Next Payment June 25General Fund OeringLast WeekWeekly Need ........................ $34,419Oering ................................$23,040Shortage .............................($11,379)Year to Date: 9/1/08–presentNeed .................................$1,307,922Oering ........................... $1,200,853Shortage ...........................($107,069)

GOT A WORK PROJECT? Put us to work! Those going on the upcoming mission trip

to New Mexico (over 50 participants) need to raise $650

each. Work projects are needed to help earn their support .

Teams will be available on Saturdays, 8:00AM –5:00PM. Please

contact Susan Rushing at 771.4782 for details. Your support

is greatly appreciated.

Baby Bottle Blessing UpdateWe started our BBB Kickoff on Mother’s Day with 698 baby

bottles. Over the first two Sundays, a total of 361 bottles have

been picked up by our FFC family. That is

good but we can do better, don’t you think?

We have 337 bottles yet to be snatched up to

help AGAPE Pregnancy Center and Birth-

right. Let’s show them what First Federated

Church can do!

If you have not picked up a baby bottle

yet, they are available at the table next to the

Missions table in the foyer.

Baby Bottle Ingathering is Father’s Day,

June 21. For those who wish to return theirbottles earlier, there are two locations for your

convenience.

Return bottles to:• The table next to the missions display in the foyer

• The table in the hallway as you leave Franklin Hall

There will be a person at each table to assist in this process.

For such a time as this: It was exciting to learn a new Gallup

poll shows that 51 percent of Americans identify themselves as

pro-life. This is a significant increase from last year when 50 per-

cent considered themselves pro-choice and 44 percent pro-life.

Wendy Wright, president of Concerned Women for America,

gives credit to ultrasounds being available to women. When theysee there is a baby instead of a blob, their decision making is

much easier.

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