First Federated Church Sunday, August 1, 201011

4801 Franklin avenue Des Moines, iowa 50310 515.255.2122 www.FirstFeDerateD.org

Get Connected at our Ministry Fair

We have many ministries here at Federated that will be start-ing up again in the fall, including some brand new ways to get connected and involved. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 25th, 6-8pm, a night you won’t want to miss here at Federated! By bringing your whole family to this event, you’ll not only enjoy great food, games, and fun activities, but you’ll also have the opportunity to:

• SignupyourfamilyforaLifeGroup• Registeryourchildrenforthefallchildren’sministries

(KZ church, AWANA, etc.)• Walkaroundfromboothtoboothatour“Ministry

Fair” to see the many ways that you can get involved here at Federated this fall

why Join a “life Group” this Fall?By Danny lightner

Reason#1:Digdeeperintothetopic/passage that Pastor Mike is preaching every SundayReason#2:Developsignificantrelation-

ships through true biblical fellowshipReason#3:Growspirituallythroughlife-

on-life situations

(If you missed the details of any of the above“reasonstojoinalifegroup”,youcanreadthemonthechurchwebsiteunderthe“Adult/SmallGroups”heading)

Reason # 4: Have a support network in your time of need

Most of us don’t like asking for help because it involves swallowing a certain amount of pride, admitting a weakness, inconveniencing others, or informing others of a situation that we’d rather not have anyone know about. As a result, we suffer silently,sometimesHOPINGthatsomeonewillcomealongandOFFERhelpwithoutushavingtoaskforit.

Have you ever been there? You take your car to the garage and receive the bad news that all of your brakes need to be replaced,andyoudon’thavethemoneytofixitrightnow.Soyou take the bus to work and just hope you’ll be able to save up themoneytogetthecarfixedbeforeschoolstarts,whenthekidswill need to be shuttled all over the place.

Or maybe you are at your wits end with how your strong-willed 2 year-old behaves, throwing food on the floor at meal times and throwing temper tantrums in the grocery store with every shopping visit. You’d like to ask some other parents for advice, but you reason that to ask for help would be admitting that you are not the best parent in the world, when it looks like all theotherparentshaveeverythingfiguredout!

Weallhavetimesinourliveswhenweareinneed.Some-times it is a physical need (money to pay the utility bill or help with mowing the lawn after foot surgery), and sometimes we areinneedofemotional/spiritualadvice(parenting,co-workerrelationships). When we try to go through life alone, suffering silently,wedepartfromGod’swillforourlives.Why?

1. God wants us to swallow our pride, and BOAST in our weaknesses. By admitting that we need help, we show the worldthatwearedependentuponGodandthebodyofChrist(2Cor.12:9).

2. We rob other people of the opportunity to serve. AssumeforaminutethatIamaChristianwhoisalsoanelectri-cian. My boss has been working me to the bone the last week because the company is approaching a deadline. You might think that to call me and ask for help installing a ceiling fan inyourbaby’sroomwouldbe“inconveniencing”me,butwhatyoudon’trealizeisthatILONGtodosomethingwithpurposetoday, where I can see that I’m making a difference in someone’s life.Comingoverandwiringyourceilingfansothatyourbabycan sleep more peacefully tonight would be a delight that would refreshmysoul!Don’trobmeofthechancetomakeasmalldifference in your life, not to mention gain some eternal reward atthesametime!(Matt.10:42)

JoiningaLifeGroupthisfallwillgiveyouaplacetogowhenyou are in need. And even if the people in your group can’t help you directly, they can certainly pray for you and point you in the right direction. And then when you are back on your feet again, YOU will be the one that can be a blessing to someone else in theirtimeofneed(moreonTHATnextweek…).

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Welcome to First Federated church!

Have Questions?If you have any questions, simply ask someone wearing a

nametagwith“HeretoHelp”onitorvisittheWelcomeCenterin the foyer.

Guest receptionIfyouarevisitingwithusforthefirsttimeorhavejust

recentlystartedattendingFirstFederatedChurch,wecordiallyinvite you to a reception immediately following the service (see map for location). 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 CardIfyouhavenevercompletedaCareandCommunicationCard,

please take a moment to do so. This allows us, as a church family, tobetterknowyourneedsandhowwecanserveyou.TheCareandCommunicationCardislocatedinsidethisnewspaper.Justfillout the card completely and leave it in the offering plate or in your seat,givetoanusher,orhanditinattheGuestReception.ThankyoufortakingthetimetovisitFirstFederatedChurch.

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’s Ministry registration stationTrustyourchildrentothecareofourdedicated,lovingChil-

dren’s Ministry staff. Our children’s programs provide quality care and learning for kids of all ages.IfyourchildhasnotalreadybeenenrolledinourChildren’s

Ministry,aquickvisittotheChildren’sMinistryRegistrationStationwillprovideyouwithtemporarysecuritytagsandgiveusthe information we need to effectively minister to your child.

infants & Preschool ChildrenChildcare and teaching are available during the 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 hours in the Nursery and Preschool Departments.

kindergarten-4th GradeK-4th graders may attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, called KZ Church, during either the Celebration Service or The River. Children attend the first part of the Celebration Service with their families and then are dismissed to KZ Church around 8:50. KZ church during The River begins promptly at 11:00 in Room 152 for a full hour of fun and learning.During the 9:45 hour, K-4th graders first gather in the gym and then go to graded classroom groups for Bible learning and fun.

Xtreme aM (5th & 6th Grade)Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:45 for a time of Xtreme learning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building.

Cellular Phones & PagersThank you for turning off or muting your cell phone, pager and other electronic devices during this morning’s worship service.Assistive Listening DevicesALS devices are available for check-out at the Information area in the foyer.AED (Automated External Defibrillator)/First-aidFacilities for guests needing first aid, health counseling, and blood pressure

checks are provided by our Parish Nurses located in the Conference Room 100 in east hallway near Franklin Hall duringSunday morning services.

Please contact an usher if you need immediate assistance.Lost and FoundLost 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. SafetyFirst 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 MessageCD recordings of the morning message can be picked up immediately following the service at the Media window in the foyer for $3. You can also listen to the message for free at www.FirstFederated.org.CommunionWe celebrate communion typically on a bi-monthly basis during the morning worship service or special event. We have an open table, meaning that if you have put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ, you are welcome to participate. Gluten-free communion wafers are available upon request.

thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!

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Notessunday august 1, 20108:30am Celebration11:00am The river Pastor Danny LightnerTitle: “Getting Out of the Bubble”series: The Biblical Relationship Between Faith and Culture

Financial report attendance 7/25/108:30AM.........................................360

11:00am…....................................435

Children’s Church...........................50Early Childhood..............................56Budgeted MissionsYear to Date: 9/1/09–presentNeed ................................. $253,424Offering .............................$228,176Shortage… .................. ...($25,248)

General Fund offeringLast WeekWeekly Need ........................$31,932Offering ................................ $29,637Shortage.................................($2,295)Year to Date: 9/1/09–presentNeed…… ............. ….$1,500,804Offering… ......................$1,342,951 Shortage .................….($ 157,853)

women’s association

The Women’s Association Board will meet August 5th at the homeofThelmaShelton,8209GoodmanDr.,Urbandale, 270-8558

Pursuing More of Jesus kick-off sunday

PleasefilloutthesurveyontheCareandCommunicationCardtoday.

ThisSundayistheKick-OfftoregisterforPursuingMoreofJesuswithAnneGrahamLotzandFernandoOrtegaonOctober2,2010hereatFFC.ThereisatablesetupinFellowshipHalltoget information or register for the conference. The registration tableinFellowshipHallwillbethereAugust8&15.

The registration fee is $65 per person which includes 2 breaks, lunch and materials. This fee also applies to those who volunteer to help at the conference.

JoinusinprayerforAnneasshereturnstoDesMoineswiththisfollowuptotheJustGiveMeJesusconference–thisprayertimefollowsPrayerCommunityeachWednesdayfrom7:30to8:00pm.There’salsoonecity-widePrayerRallyleftbeforeOct.2,pleasemarkyourcalendarforSeptember11from9:00-10:30amhereinFranklinHall.

If you have any questions, please contact:DebCrivaroor Formoreinformationd.crivaro@mchsi.com PMOJesus@gmail.comHome:515-277-9452 641-275-5014

Mark Your CalenDars

Beth Moore Bible study will resume on September9th.Thisyear,wewillbestudy-ingLivingBeyondYourself–ExploringtheFruitoftheSpirit.Moreinformationwill be given as we get closer to the starting date.

Men: save the Date!

Ifyoucanimagineaweekendfilledwith“manstuff”(foodthat men like, fun that men like, and challenges that men need), then you will have a blast at the men’s retreat this fall! Our re-treatwillbeheldonSept.24-26atHiddenAcresinDayton,IA.BesideshavingALOToffun,youwillbechallengedon“HowtoHonorGodatYourJob”.Thisweekendwillbeloadedwithprac-tical advice that you can immediately start applying when the fun stops and you have to head back to work on Monday morning. More details concerning the cost of the weekend and registering will be available shortly, but for now, make sure you set aside this dateonyourcalendar!Ifyouhavespecificquestions,contactDarrinNiday,ourDirectorofMen’sMinistries,atdtniday_00@yahoo.com

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MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus Christ

Calling Christians to Pray for the Muslim worldby30DaysInternational

(AvailableattheMissionDeskinFellowshipHall)

“ThisisanaffirmationfromaGlobalNetworkofChristianswholove Muslims and many who live and serve among them. JesuscallshisfollowerstoexperienceandliveouttheloveofGod.ThisloveismadeaccessibletoallpeoplethroughChrist,whocametotheworld‘fullofgraceandtruth.’However, because of cultural differences, threats of terror-ismandnegativestereotypesofMuslims,manyofGod’speopleshrinkbackfromfulfillingJesus’commandtoloveall people.

“TheIslamicWorldcontainssignificanttheologicalandideologi-cal diversity. The spectrum of Muslim perspectives and practice ranges from secularists, modernists and traditional-ists,toextremistIslamistswhopromotemilitantjihad.Recognizingthisgreatdiversity,weaffirmninebiblicalguidelines that can enable Jesus followers to serve as his representatives in relationship with Muslims of every persua-sion.

“Praythesethingsforyourself,yourcongregationandthebodyofChristconcerningourrelationshipswithMuslims.

1.BefaithfultoGod’struth—thewholetruth.

2. Be Jesus-centered in our interaction.

3.Betruthful/graciousinourwordsandwitness.

4.Bewiseinourwordsandwitness

5. Be respectful and bold in our witness

6.BeprudentinourGoogle-izedworld.

7. Be persistent in our call for religious freedom.

8.Bepeaceable/uncompromisinginourdialogue.

9.Belovingtowardall.

Mike & sue, two sonsAfrica

Whatdotheydo?FormanyyearsMikeandSuewerechurchplanters among business people in West Africa. They have changedlocations,movingtoacityof220,000.Mikeistheinternational pastor of the only protestant church in their city,madeupofexpatriates.Sueplansandleadsmusic.TheyseepeoplecomingtotheLordeachSunday.Sueisthesister of John Porter.

Praises:

•Formanytouristsandvisitorsatservices.

•Thatthegovernmentcallsonthemforfunerals.

PrayerRequests:

•Forstrengthandwisdomtomeetspiritualneedsoftheirdiverseaudience.

•Protectionintravels.

•FriendsforsonJoshua.

•SafetyforoldestsonJohninIraq.

Paul & violette Bridgman Mission Board: TEAM

Location:Okayama,Japan

What do they do? The Bridgmans are church planters who have established SakuragaokaChristChurch(formerlySanyoGraceChurch).They are part of a ministry team comprised of nationals. They reach out through evangelistic meetings, a ground golf club, English classes, American culture, Bible and cooking classes. They have two adult sons.

Praises:

•Forthe“awesomenewbuildingGodprovided”fortheirchurch.

•Foragreatyearofhomeassignment.

PrayerRequests:

•FortheiradjustmentbacktolivinginJapan.

•FortheirTEAMJapanannualconferenceAugust9-14.

•ForGodtofillthesanctuarywithHispeople.

•Forunitywithnationalco-workers.

vaughn & Jennifer, Four ChildrenAsia

What do they do? Vaughn and Jennifer serve with a team in-volved in tsunami reconstruction, community development andfarming.Withappropriatetechnologyequipment–earthblock presses and earth pulverizers, they are building suf-ficientcapacityforthetwocommunitiestheyareserving.They encourage villagers to develop small businesses. Jen-niferisthedaughterofJohnandRuthRoskam.

Praises:

•Fortemporaryvisas.

PrayerRequests:

•ForsomevillageChristianswhohavebeenseverelytreatedbyangryvillagersuponlearningtheyhadbecomeChristians.

•Forfellowworkerswhoweredeported—willtheybenext?

•Forhealth,safetyandprotection.

•Forlongtermvisapermits.

•Foragreatharvestofsouls.

Please pick up your copy of the August Daily Family Prayer Guide in one of the literature racks in hallways through-out the building. Be informed and pray for our FFC missionaries serving around the world.

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Printed copies of this page can be obtained at the church.

items found on this page include:Pray for those who GrieveHappy 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

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our encouragement“For to me, to live is

Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21

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NO DATE REQUIRED (we will shy away from the dances that make everyone feel awkward - there will be minimal sappy love songs) so that you can get your groove on with more of a party group dance feel (expect that we’ll do the limbo, chicken dance, hokey pokey, cha cha slide, bunny hop, electric slide, cotton eyed joe, cupid shuffle, macarana (can’t spell that) and more - you’re ideas are welcome here. (FREE event!) (JH, SH) (FFC Friends and family)

Waterskiing! Let’s go waterskiing on Aug 22nd! Bring $5 to help cover the

price of gas and come have an awesome time water skiing and tubing! Lake Panorama - 4pm to 8pm If you need to carpool from the church meet at 3pm. Please plan to arrange carpools with those in your areas of town. Home by 9pm! (JH, SH)

Other EventsAug. 11 – Backdoor Clean up 6-9:30pm (Bible Study included)Aug. 29 – Heirborn Fantasy Football Draft Party 12:15pm (Howie’s Office)

Hangtimes august 8-- epp homeAugust 22-- Waterskiing

tHis weekwednesday nights Wednesdays|6:30–8:00PM|Backdoor

sunday Mornings Sundays|9:10–10:25AM|Backdoor

in august

lost islandNEW!JoinusAug.12thforanawesometriptoWaterloo,

Iowa-cost$30.Thisincludesacateredlunch.We’llstopforfastfoodonthewayhome.Meetatthechurchat5:30AMtocar-pool out to Waterloo! Please have your parents sign the release formandpayanyremainingbalancebeforeAug.12.(JH,SH)

a niGHt to reMeMBer! - a ProM For Julie HowlanD

JulieneverwasabletogototheProminHighSchool:SOHowie is throwing her a prom this summer! But we need friends to come!

Noneedfortuxesandeveninggowns(youmaywearthemifyou wish)

WHO: come as a friend of Julie and Howie (this would mean the world to Julie!)WHAT:wearsomethingoutrageousfromathriftstoreOR

acostumeORdressupyourself-norulesforwhatyouwearaslong as it’s modest

WHY: to make Julie feel like a prom queen for a night -and a fun connect with family and friends from church and all over: FELLOWSHIP!WHERE:FFC-Theyouthroom/”TheBACKDOOR”aswe

affectionately call itWHEN:Aug.14th7pm-Danceitselfwillprobablygotill

8:30-thenoutforicecream!(ShowoffyourdudsatDQorTCBYorwhereverwedecidetogo)

This is for our teens, our parents, Howie and Julie’s family, anyfriendfromFFC,andfamilyandfriendsfromministrypast

andpresent-inotherwords:YOUAREINVITED!

7th–12th Grades

Greetings from the westkirk Youth!

Christmas in august?

While it may be hard to get inthatChristmasspiritwhenthetemperatures are soaring, this is a perfect time to think about stash-ingawaysomesuppliesforanOperationChristmasChildshoebox.Pickupthoseschoolsupplieswhilethey’reonsale—thingslike pencils, pens, scissors, crayons, markers, notebooks, calcula-torsandgluesticks.(Remember,NOliquids,includingglue.)Also,savetheshoeboxesfromthosenewbacktoschoolshoes.PlannowtobringjoytoaneedychildthisChristmas.

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kZ Church TodayinKZChurchwedugupsome

pretty compelling facts. . .if we know Jesus as our savior, it should be obvious to others!! When we show our faith, we aren’t just telling other people about Jesus, we are living like Jesus as well. The way we act should match what we say–everyminuteofeveryday!Hey,thatrhymed!

awanaWe’regearingupforanotherexcitingyearofAwanaclubs,

whichwillbeginonWednesday,September8. Puggles--forchildrenage2by9-15-10andyoung3s Cubbies--forchildrenage3by9-15-10,age4,andage

5 not yet in K Sparks--K,1stand2ndgraders T&T--3rdand4thgraders

Plan to register at the Federated Ministry Fair on Wednesday, August 25.

You don’t have to be a kid to be part of the Awana program. Awanastandsfor“ApprovedWorkmenAreNotAshamed”andweneedadult“ApprovedWorkmen”whowillhelpboysandgirlslearntruthsfromGod’sWord.Comebealeader,alistener,orahelperonWednesdaynights.ContactAwanaCommanderTracyGriess@255.2122or965-7912togetmoreinformation.

recycle those awana shirtsIf you have a gently used Awana shirt or vest that is no longer

needed, please consider donating it for another child or leader touse.BringyourdonationstotheChildren’sMinistriesofficeanytime. Thank you!

new arrivalsCongratulationstothefollowingnewparentsand grandparents:

PatandPatLoreywelcomedgrandsonGabrielPatrickHansontotheirfamily.GabrielwasbornonJuly13inDesMoines.

GaryandToniBaugheraretheproudgrandparentsofDillonMichaelPollard.DillonwasborntoDavidandTirzahPollardonJuly20inBlueSprings,MO.

HazelEstellaGarleswasbornhereinDesMoinesonJuly23toFederatedfamilymemberCaitlinBetts.

We welcome each of these precious little ones to our Feder-atedfamily—bothnearandfar!

childreN’s miNistryart explorers’ Day Camp

Have you ever painted with your feet? or with an apple? or with marbles or toy cars? or in whipped topping? Have you ever eaten a bagel and vegetable self-portrait? Twenty-two children didallofthatandmoreatArtExplorers’DayCamp,July21and22. In the midst of lots of messy fun, the children learned that GodgiveseachofustalentswhichwecanusetoserveHim.

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uPCoMinG events

August14 NelonsConcert25 Ministry FairSeptember8 WedsNightActivitiesResume9 BethMooreresumes13 Dodgeballbegins14 MOPSresumes18 BeaverdaleParade24-26Men’sRetreatOctober2 AnneGrahamLotz(PursuingMoreofJesus)29 FallFUNNightNovember15 VeggieTalesLIVE

aNNouNcemeNtsFor further information on any of these

announcements, call the church office at 255-2122

coNNect PeoPlesunday Mornings

Are you overwhelmed by the size of this church and wish you couldmeetpeopleinasmallersetting?Doyouwanttomeetpeopleyourownageand/orwhohaveacommoninterestwithyou? If you would like to connect with people and dig deeper intoGod’sWordatthesametime,thenourAdultBibleFellow-ships(ABF’s)areagoodnextstepforyou.Stopbythewelcomecenter in the foyer to pick up a list of all of these ABF’s that meet from9:45-10:45am.YoucanchooseanABFbytopicorbyapeople group that you are looking to connect with.

wednesdaysPursuing more of Jesus conference training (anne Graham Lotz, Oct. 2 at FFC) For ushers, greeters, prayer and follow-up Bible study teachers. For the next 12 weeks on Weds. 7:30-8pm room 120.

2:42 Gathering (college and young adults)When: Wednesdays from 6-10pmWhere: Varies from week to weekCall Dan for locations and details. 255-2122

For all—Prayer communityOngoing | 6:30–7:30pm | Room 108Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose

ladies Prayer Group l 10:00am l room100

missionary sewing–1st & 3rd Weds. l 9am-4pm l room 118 Missionary sewing ladies will be taking July & August off and then resuming in September.

Fridaysmen’s Prayer meeting | Friday Mornings | 8:30–9:30am | room 100

saturdayshuB Women’s Bible studysaturdays | 12:00pm | huB room 244

Can You HelP?

We have a few needs that maybe you can provide:

Snow blowers–Gas-powered,20”orover,singlestage–never too early to plan ahead

for an Iowa winter .Self-propelled lawn mower,21”ormoreWheelchairs –preferablywithfootsupports.

ContactTerryStarkorJohnPorteratthechurch–255-2122.

CeF-CaMP GooD news!August9-13th,$75.00Ages7to12JerichoHillsCamp,Lucas,Ia.(Hwy34-35mi.southofDSM) Wallclimbing,Gym,Swimmingandmore!Bible stories, Prayer time, Missions. Forms/detailedinfoinMissionDept. ContactJohnPorter255-2122,LindaHotchkiss,orMarisaSharp/CEF254-0005.

sympathy

Oursympathyisextendedtothoseinourchurchfamilywhohave lost a loved one recently:

ScottJohnsonatthedeathofhismother,MaryJaneJohnson,onJuly23

thank you

Marie and I wish to thank all of those who prayed for our family during my mom’s passing away this past weekend. We were both so moved by those who came to her visitation and funeral services, many of which did not know mom but came to encourage Marie and me. We are very grateful to them and thankful to be part of the Federated family.ScottJohnson