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Guests!
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Church Picnic TODAY

Enjoy the Fellowship
August 30 | Noon | East Lawn
Catered Meal | $3 per person or $10 per family
At noon (after The River service & ABFs)
head to the southwest corner of the building
where our cashiers will be set up. Then grab
your food and find a comfy place to sit on the
east lawn or in Fellowship Hall.
North Parking Lot
Games, the bounce house, and concessions
will be set up on the east lawn. The program
will start promptly at 1:00PM on the patio with
a great game, followed by baptisms and ending
with a Coke fountain.

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 WELCOME TO FIRST FEDERATED CHURCH!
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!
Have Questions? Celebration
If you have any questions, simply ask someone wearing a Guest Welcome Children’s
name tag with “Here to Help” on it or visit the Welcome Center
Reception Center Registration
in the foyer.
Guest Reception North Parking Lot Station
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
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Thank you for taking the time to visit First Federated Church.
If you are not presently a member of a Bible teaching church, we KZ Church
invite you to join our church family.

If You Have Children, Visit the Children’s DOCK

Ministry Registration Station

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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 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).
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.

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 SERVE PEOPLE NOTES
Sunday, August 30, 2009 | 9:10AM Celebration | 10:45AM The River
Meals from the Heartland Pastor Mike Rose
September 3–7 | Hy-Vee Hall Series: 3 Indisputable Laws of God’s Economy
Join with others from our community to Title: The Law of Management
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
Serving Opportunities
Friday, September 4 10:30–12:30PM & 6:00–8:00PM
Saturday, September 5 11:00–1:00PM Youth & 3:00–5:00PM
Sunday, September 6 5:30–7:30PM

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 consider-
ate effort during this time to learn about, pray for and reach out to
Muslim neighbors—across the street and around the world. Join us
at Prayer Community on September 9, 6:30–8:00PM for a special
focus on understanding and praying for Muslims.

Host Families Needed!

“And of some… Have COMPASSION MAKING A DIFFERENCE” Jude 1:22
The Drake University International Student American
Family Friendship Ministry provides a way for international
students to connect with and become friends with an American
family during the student’s time in the United States. The friend-
ship program is unique in that the students do not live with their
American family.
While the program is officially non-faith based, our goal is
to recruit singles, couples and families from Bible believing
churches to be host families before recruiting from alternate
sources to ensure that each student has an opportunity to see and
experience the love of Jesus through their host family and, hope-
fully, desire to have Jesus as a part of their life as well.
Many of the students return to their countries after their time
in the U.S. and become leaders in their fields of study. What an
opportunity we have to reach the lost in foreign countries from
our own homes here in the U.S.A
The friendship program is extremely flexible in that you
choose the level of commitment that you are willing to make and
you choose the activities to participate in with your student. Your
student will be incredibly thankful for whatever you can do.
Each student is made in God’s image and He loves them. It is
our wonderful privilege to convey that message by letting them
see Jesus in us as we embrace them, include them in our families
and allow them into our lives.
We currently have 50 students in need of a Host family. If you
are interested in investing in the life of an international student,
please contact Dan and Amy Stout at 419-5584 or Brighten-
corner@hotmail.com.

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 PRAY FOR
ONE The contents of this page have been removed to protect the
ANOTHER 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)
Pray for Those Who Serve our Church
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
Calling Christians to Pray
for the Muslim World
by WorldChristian.com
Joseph, the author of the following paragraph is a believer and
loves Muslims very much.
“I want you to know that I have personally survived two
attempts by Muslim extremist crowds to lynch me. Once in 1986
because I was a Westerner, and once because of my witness con-
cerning Jesus Christ in 1989. I have received more death threats
from Muslim extremists than I can count.
“What image springs to the mind of most Christians when
they think about Muslims? The Twin Towers? Osama bin Laden?
Are we called to defend ‘Christian civilization’ or are we willing
to lay down our lives in love for Muslims and share with them the
Good News?
“In the words of Floyd McClung there is a life-giving way to
think and act concerning Islam and Muslims:
“Radical Prayer—Pray with love and faith for Muslims to
experience the mercy and grace of God.
“Persevering Faith—Believe God to raise up committed,
trained believers to take God’s message to Muslims and establish
new groups of believers.
“Extreme Sacrifice—The militancy of Muslims is best re-
sponded to by sacrificial love and a willingness to suffer to make
Jesus known.
“Rather than responding in fear or disdain toward Muslims,
McClung believes we should respond in the opposite spirit, in an
attitude of Christ-like love.”
Vic & Gwen
Location: Closed Country
What do they do? Vic and Gwen provide biblical training for
Christians serving across cultures. They serve multiple
agencies and organizations through workshop coordination,
coaching and mentoring. They focus on working with emerg-
ing Asian organizations and facilitators as well as supporting
established North American partner organizations working
in the region.
Praises
• Through technology they can spend as much time as needed
with those involved in ministry across Asia without ever
leaving home, and at minimum cost.
• For a farm in SE Nebraska made available to them for a
home base into the future.
Prayer Requests
• For plans to be in the USA over Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• For plans to move to the US and stay fully engaged in their
ministry in Asia. Expenses are high where they currently live.
• To continue with ministry uninterrupted--mini-furlough in
Missouri and move to Nebraska.
First Federated Church
Steve & Pat
Location: Closed Country
What do they do? Serving as Area Director, Steve searches for
open doors in a restrictive environment where many pay a
costly price for their faith. Through prayer, meeting with
national and foreign missionaries and serving in economic
development, this couple seeks to reach nine minority tribal
groups who do not yet contain a single believer. Twenty-
three groups have believers who are being used to reach their
neighbors.
Praises
• Government permission given for the first time for legal
printing of hymn books in an ethnic minority language.
• Pat is feeling better and thankful for God’s healing touch.
Prayer Requests
• For documents to be secured for necessary permission for
government approval to print Bibles in an ethnic minority
language.
• For increased persecution toward new believers. Pray as they
endure beatings and harassment.
• For those inflicting beatings and those who condone them.
• For the salvation of government officials.
Dr. Bill Becknell
Mission Board: Agape Unlimited, Inc.
Location: Moscow, Russia
What does he do? As a physician, Dr.
Bill serves with medical and lay
people, forming expedition teams
that travel north to the Arctic
Tundra and Siberia. Teams supply
and distribute Agape Health Kits
to the very poor and share Christ
with many who have never heard.
Dr. Bill is the first American to receive a Family Practice
diploma from Russia. The ministry has helped start 44
churches and the medical staff has grown to 53.
Praise
• For many invitations to do medical programs in rural areas
of Russia in 2010. Three expeditions are planned.
Prayer Requests
• For six teams preparing to take off in different directions in
late August/early September.
• For last minute details to fall into place, safety for teams, no
harassment from authorities.
• For the Russian people to receive Agape teams with open
hearts.
• For many souls to be won to Christ.
• For safety and smooth and uneventful expeditions.
• More laborers.
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 CONNECT PEOPLE
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 18-26) | 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 1116
Women (all ages) | Room 208
S.H.A.P.E. (all ages) | Room 108 | Started August 23
Wednesdays
For All—Prayer Community
Ongoing | 6:30–7:30PM | Franklin Hall (All summer) | Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose
Men’s ABF resumes Sept. 13
After taking the summer months off, the Men’s ABF will be
resuming on Sept. 13 with a study titled How to Survive the Eco-
nomic Meltdown: Practical and Spiritual Strategies for You and
Your Friends by Patrick Morley (cost $5). They will be meeting
in Room 210 at 8:00AM and they’ll have the coffee pot on, so feel
free to join them for this time of study and fellowship.
Dan Kennedy and Paul Miller are the facilitators. Men of all
ages are welcome.
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,
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
Regular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noon
We prefer that items be submitted electronically!
E-Mail: NEWSPAPER@FirstFederated.org
All submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review by
the church staff. FFC reserves the right to edit submissions for length.
First Federated Church
Ladies!
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.
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.
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 Command-
ments.” 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.
Sign-up today on the Care & Communication Card.
First MOPS Meeting!
Tuesday, September 8 | 9:00-11:15AM
Special guest: Kimberly Stuart
Hilariously funny author of “Balancing Act”, “Bottom Line”,
“Act II” and “Stretch Marks”
Women’s Association Board
Thursday, September 3 | 9:00AM
Jan Short, 12447 Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale, 249-5961
Card Ministry
September 9 | 1:00-4:00PM | Room 139
If you would like to be part of this ministry, come and join us
on the 9th of September. If you have questions, please call Carol
Fugere at 274.6333.
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.
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 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
KZ Church
This is our last week of “Fish Tales”
and we’ve learned all about how to be
fishers of men. This week we learned
about Stephen (the one in the Bible) and
how he was bold in sharing his faith. When we’re afraid to tell
others about Jesus, we can give our fears to God and then be bold
to share our faith with our friends and schoolmates too.
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.
Hangtimes
August 30—Church picnic
Sept. 6 — Game and Pie Night
7th–12th Grades
Sept. 13—SMT Auditions/ Interviews
Sept. 20—WT training
Sept. 27th— Youth Family Potluck
Today:
ALL CHURCH PICNIC! Have fun, see you there!
What’s Going On?
Dodge Ball Mondays | 6:30–8:00PM
Meals from the Heartland September 5 | 11AM
We need 24 teens, parents and/or youth leaders to help create
transportable meals to be shipped to starving and malnourished
children in Belize, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica and
Nicaragua. Meet us at Hy-Vee Hall in downtown Des Moines as
we serve together. See Howie or John Porter if you would like to
help. FREE!
SMT/ TRAINING September 13
Pray about how God would have you serve in the 2009-10
school year You can serve on the worship team, Hands, Greeting,
Prayer, Follow-up, Events team, Media and Drama teams. Let
God lead you as you commit to serve. We will especially need
help in the Jr. High. Make sure you’ve turned in your application.
Beaverdale Parade/ Men’s Retreat
Two opportunities this fall! All teens can participate in the
Beaverdale Parade. Help decorate/ design or simply walk with
the float. The teen guys can join the men of FFC for the annual
Men’s retreat. Oct. 2–4. Look for details in the church newspaper
in september.
Youth Family Potluck September 20| 12:15PM
Join us in Fellowship Hall and bring a covered dish to share.
We will meet briefly to discuss the upcoming ministry year
at Heirborn. We will also be updating your family’s contact
information. Prayer card photos will be taken that day to help our
church pray for each student.
First Federated Church
Thank a Teacher
Don’t forget to express your ap-
preciation to the teachers and helpers
who have cared for, loved and taught
your children this summer. Make it a
family affair to find some little way
to say thanks before the summer season is over.
Back to Sunday School September 6
It’s not just time for Back to
ool
School…it’s time for Back to Sunday
y Sch School! Summer is coming to an end
Sunda and it’s time to get back into the fall
routine. Come celebrate the new season
with all your friends at church. All K-4th graders are invited for
breakfast at 9:10, plus fun and games all morning long.
Children’s Ministry Dates to Remember
September 6 Back to School Sunday
September 6 “Revolutionary Parenting” Class begins
September 9 AWANA Clubs & Xtreme PM begin
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.
AWANA Registration
Clubs begin on September 9 | 6:30PM
We’re gearing up for a great year
of Wednesday night AWANA clubs.
Each week the children will learn Bible truths, memorize Scrip-
ture, enjoy games and snacks, and make new friends. Clubs begin
on September 9 at 6:30PM.
Registration continues TODAY. Forms will be available on
tables in the hallways or in the Children’s Ministries office.
Puggles -- age 2 by 9-15-09
Cubbies -- preschoolers ages 3 & 4 by 9-15-09
Sparks -- K-2nd Grade
T & T -- 3rd & 4th Grade
Hey Xtreme kids!!
XTREME PM is starting Wednesday,
Sept 9. We’re kicking off the year with a VERY MESSY party
– something you won’t want to miss! BRING ALL OF YOUR
FRIENDS!! Prizes for everyone who brings a friend! Woohoo!!
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 UPCOMING EVENTS OTHER NEWS
Meals from the Heartland Sympathy
September 3–7 | Hy-Vee Hall Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who
Serving Opportunities have lost a loved one recently.
Friday, September 4 10:30–12:30PM
Jon Murphy at the death of his father, Carroll Murphy, on
6:00–8:00PM
August 22
Saturday, September 5 11:00–1:00PM Youth
3:00–5:00PM Thank You
Sunday, September 6 5:30–7:30PM Thank you to all who have upheld Sherry and me in prayer
these last two months regarding Eric’s spinal cord injury and sur-
First MOPS Meeting! gery. I know I have some recovery and issues ahead, but we know
Tuesday, September 8 | 9:00-11:15AM
the outcome thus far could have been much different without
Special guest Kimberly Stuart,
your prayers. Your cards, meals, visits, yardwork and phone calls
hilariously funny author of “Balanc-
to me at home and at the hospital in Omaha were also greatly
ing Act”, “Bottom Line”, “Act II”
appreciated. It is awesome to be a part of the FFC family.
and “Stretch Marks”
God Bless, Eric & Sherry Stromer
Iowa Right to Life Book Sale I would like to thank everyone who prayed so faithfully for me
September 9–14 (Closed Sunday)
this spring and early summer. My surgeries went very well, and I
Veterans Memorial Auditorium at the Events Center | FREE Parking!
feel great. It is great to be a part of a praying church.
Beaverdale Fall Festival Parade Judy Gaumer
September 19 | 10:00AM Wanting to say thanks for your prayers and concern on
Join us at the parade that starts in our parking lot! Camille’s behalf and your kindnesses shown us in losing her.
Have appreciated, too, your prayers for Mary and Dad.
Ladies Retreat “Loving Well” Our love, Steve & Charlotte Canakes
November 13–14
Large Flower Pots Needed
Men’s Retreat Add a little color to our facility by donating large flower pots
“The Man Code” to the church. Contact Kae Deardorff, 987.3524, for information.
October 2–4

September
Meals from the Heartland ...................................................................................3-7
Wednesday Nights
Building Closed (Labor Day) ..................................................................................7
Iowa Right to Life Book Sale............................................................................9–14 Resume September 9
Beaverdale Fall Festival Parade (10:00AM) ............................................................19 Here’s the lineup of events for you, your family
October and your friends.
Men’s Retreat “The Man Code” ........................................................................2–4
November Wednesday Night Meals
5-6:15PM | Fellowship Hall | $3/individual or $10 max./family
Ladies Retreat “Loving Well”.........................................................................13–14
Want to help serve? Contact Tammy Claiborne, 282.8505.

Wednesday Night Clubs and Programs

Financial Report
Attendance 8/23/09
9:10AM Celebration ......................463
10:45AM River .............................. 335
Early Childhood ............................. 59
Children’s Church .......................... 73
Budgeted Missions
Year to Date: 9/1/08–present
Need ................................... $276,578
Offering .............................. $235,456
Shortage……................. ($ 41,122)
6:30-8:00PM
For Children: AWANA Clubs
Puggles—age 2 by 9-15-2009
Cubbies—preschoolers ages 3 & 4 by 9-15-2009
General Fund Offering Sparks—K-2nd Grade
Last Week T & T—3rd & 4th Grade
Weekly Need ........................ $34,419 For Preteens: Extreme PM—5th & 6th Grade
Offering .................................$24,100 For Junior and Senior High: HeirBorn
Shortage................. …….($10,319) Worship, large & small group activities
Year to Date: 9/1/08–present
For Adults
Need ................................ $1,755,368
Prayer Community
Offering ........................... $1,594,083 Important Serving Opportunities in our programs
Shortage… ....................($ 161,284) for Children and Youth. Contact Sherri Stufflebeem or
Michael Howland, 255.2122.

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