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Baby Bottle BlessingREMINDER - - - REMINDER - - -REMINDER

Baby Bottle Ingathering is Fathers Day, June 21.

Several have already returned their bottles, so do not

feel obligated to wait until June 21. There are two

designated areas for you to return all baby bottles.

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.

Two organizations let us borrow baby bottles for the BBB

project so it is important we get 100% of the bottles returned,

whether full or not. Thank you.

Short-Term Mission OpportunityJuly 1118, 2009 | Flagsta Mission to the Navajos

We will be working with a Navajo church, doing work

projects at the church (painting, cleaning, installing cabinets)

and conducting a Vacation Bible School for K-12th graders. We

have supported Lenita Vetter for over 40 years working with this

mission. We look forward to being involved with thier ministry.

The cost will be $400. We will sleep and eat at the church, and

travel down in vans. This is a great opportunity for families and

individuals of all ages.

Please Pray for our Short-term MissionariesWe have several short term mission trips serving this summer

around the world, and they all need YOUR prayers for safety,

health and opportunities to minister

where God has led them:

Elyse & Cariann Claiborne in Garden City, SCinvolved in beach evangelism and discipleship,May 25July 29

Dick Schulz; In Germany with Greater EuropeMission, June 1428, helping to convert a barninto o ces for GEM

A team of 5 will be going to Kenya, involvedwith door to door, clinics and Awanas, June 1928Abbey Longstreet in Dominican Republic forthe summer, working at an orphanage

Gary Baugher in Russia teaching at the RussianAmerican Christian University, June 22July 3

M-Fuge, a team of 43 of our youth and adultsare headed to Glorietta, NM, to serve,buildrelationships and share the gospel throughoutthe community. June 1928

Donna Stanger to Russia working with anEnglish camp and with Dr. Becknell and Agape,July 14August 3

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WelcomeGuests!

Please see page two

for important information

about todays service and

how to get the most out of

your visit with us.

Volume 11 Number 2

Which One Will You Help?By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries

The end of May is a time of launchingfrom work to vaca-

tion; from housework to yard work; and from colleges all across

the country to lives filled with high

hopes. College and university grads

are launched into responsible adult-

hood with sometimes humorous, but

frequently inspiring commencement

addresses.

The words used by Holocaust

survivor and Nobel Prize winner ElieWiesel can serve to launch us as well.

At Bucknell University on May 16th,

Wiesel encouraged the graduates and

each of us to make a difference where we can. Wiesel charged:

You will also learn that you can do something. You can,

even for one person. There must be on this planet at least

one person who needs you. One person you can help. Dont

turn away; help. Because those who suffer, often suffer not

because of the person or the group that inflicts the suffering;

they seem to suffer because nobody cares.

Through our Takin It to the Streets initiative, you, too can

make a difference. There are a host of opportunities to showpeople in our community that you care. Pick up a blue flyer this

morning and find a place where you can make a difference.

akin ItTakin Itto the Streetsto the Streets

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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 ChildrensMinistry Registration Station

Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving

Childrens Ministry staff. Our childrens programs provide qual-

ity care and learning for kids of all ages.

If your child has not already been enrolled in our Childrens

Ministry, a quick visit to the Childrens 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.

Kindergarten4th GradeDuring the 9:10 hour, K4th graders gather in the gym and then go to gradedclassroom groups for Bible learning and fun.K4th graders attend their own age-appropriate childrens church, called KZChurch, 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 712) & AdultsGroups for ADULTS and activities for YOUTH begin at 9:10AM and10:45AM. Stop by the Welcome Center (or see inside todays 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

ChildrensRegistration

Station

PARISHNURSE

CelebrationGuest

Reception

ResourceCenter

KZ Church

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:

Beauty by THE BOOK

7 week Summer Study by Laurie ColeFacilitated by Beth BushThursdays | 7:45PM | Conference Room 100

Mens Softball ScheduleAll games are played at Campbell Park in CliveTuesday, 6/9 | 8:15PM | Field R | FFC vs. New HopeTuesday, 6/9 | 9:15PM | Field R | FFC vs. Lutheran Church of Hope

Sunday Mornings Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)Once youve 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 | 9:1010:25AMThe HUB (ages 18-24) | Room 244The Channel/Connections (ages 2535) | Room 215Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 12501251

Women (all ages) | Room 208Sundays | 10:45AMNoonCornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 12401241

Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 12441247

Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 12541255W.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116

Koinonia (all ages) | Room 12521253

Ezra (all ages) | Room 1118Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 12501251Prayer (all ages) | Room 100Ecclesiastes (all ages) | Room 12381239Worship | 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 AllPrayer Community

Ongoing | 6:307:30PM | Franklin Hall (All summer) | Facilitator: Pastor Mike RoseFor WomenForever in Love with Jesus

April --June | 6:308PM | Rm 100 | Facilitator: Sharon Johnson

Forever in Love with Jesus comes to help you keep your hearts 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 and

nal installment in the Falling in Love with Jesus trilogy.

Financial ReportAttendance 6/7/09Celebration 9:10AM ......................490The River 10:45AM .......................348Early Childhood ............................. 49Childrens Church .......................... 64

Budgeted Missions:Year to Date: 9/1/08presentNeed ....................................$216,924Oering .............................. $186,776Shortage.............................($30,148)

MortgageCurrent Balance ....................$23,329

Next Payment June 25General Fund OeringLast WeekWeekly Need ........................ $34,419Oering .................................$35,135Overage ..................................... $716Year to Date: 9/1/08presentNeed .................................$1,376,760Oering ............................$1,268,169Shortage...........................($108,591)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Sports Camp NeedsYes, even if youre 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 hungrycampers. 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 Childrens 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 2226).

Provide scholarship funds to assist a family in sending their

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

Contact the Childrens Ministry office, 255.2122, for more

information or to volunteer your time, talents and treasures.

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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 EncouragementFor to me, to live is

Christ, and to die is gain.

Philippians 1:21

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MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus ChristJe & Carolyn AndersonMission Board: New Life

Location: Santander, Spain

What do they do? Jeff and

Carolyn are co-directors

of La Industria, a 9-monthdiscipleship program offered to Spanish youth on the north-

ern coast of Spain to strengthen and develop leadership. In

Contra Corriente the goal is to motivate through events that

challenge young people to fully abandon their lives to God.

Carolyn went on many FFC mission trips as a teen. She is

the daughter of Mike and Jan McCourt.

Praise:

Students in their arts and faith discipleship program are

having quite a few opportunities to get into the public high

schools around Santander.

Prayer Requests:

For their trips with La Industria students and their times of

ministry and outreach to high schoolers.

For a building to purchase; funds for new sound equipment;

repairs of the rental warehouse; repairs on the Anderson

abode; for their car to sell; for Jonis US citizenship paper-

work.

For the La Industria 10-Day summer camp in July.

For their trip to the States planned for July to September.

Steve & PatClosed 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. In 1993 only 2 of the 32 ethnic

tribes had some kind of Christian witness among them.Through prayer, meeting with national and foreign mis-

sionaries and serving in economic development, this couple

seeks to reach 9 minority groups who do not yet contain a

single believer. Twenty-three groups now have believers who

are being used to reach their neighbors.

Prayer Requests:

For their concentrated efforts towards helping national be-

lievers reach many impoverished areas with the Good News.

For the 9 remaining groups who need to hear and see the

love of Jesus.

For believers to be equipped with compassionate strategies

in helping women address the issues of abortion. For 20 local pastors committed to regular prayer for their

country.

For Pats healing from Cushings disease.

Steve & Rhonda SchwarzeMission Board: Far East Broadcast-

ing Company

Location: Manila, Philippines

What do they do? Steve is Deputy

Superintendent as well as Direc-

tor for Development for Faith

Academy, the largest missionaryboarding school in the world.

Faith supports missionary families serving throughout Asia

by providing quality care and nurturing in the schools

boarding homes. Steve is also the schools PR person,

responsible for raising funds for Campus Development Proj-

ects. Rhonda assists Steve and is Alumni Coordinator for

7000 alumni.

Praises

They were recently honored at a special 25th anniversary

celebration. They have had 25 years of joy, pain, sorrow,

doubts, fulfillment, laughter, tears, trials and blessings

beyond measure.Prayer Requests:

For their return to the US for a season.

For needs the school has that would be best met by someone

living in the US and working from there.

For Rhondas parents who are aging and need their attention

Wisdom for Rhonda (already in the States) as her family

figures out the best plan for her dad.

For Steve, staying in Manila until the end of June; their tran-

sition back to the States.

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HangtimesJune 14- WaterskiingJune 21- None Fathers DayJune 28- Soccer Night

Today:M-FUGE meeting immediately following morning worship inthe Backdoor (12:30-2:30)

Join us for a Hangtime on the water! We will be heading

out to Lake Panorama for an evening of waterskiing with Matt

Lukacs! If you need to carpool, meet at the church at 3PM. We

will ski 4-8:30PM and be home by 9:30PM. Remember your one

pieces! $5 per person to cover gas, guys bring 2 liters, gals bring

munchies.

Whats Going On?Dodge Ball Mondays | 6:308:00PM.From this point forward-- dodgeball is for grades 7th and olderno

exceptions!

In JuneM-FUGE Mission Trip June 21-28

A team of 43 are headed to Glorietta, NM, to serve, build

relationships and share the gospel throughout the community.

Please pray for our team as we go. (SH, JH)M-FUGE Meeting | June 14 | 12:30-2:30PM | Backdoor

UpcomingAmazing Race:Season 3 July 24| 6PM

Start forming teams now!

We need your team to consist

of 1 parent, 1 visitor, 1 personyou dont normally hang out

with, YOU, and a friend of your

choice. We will race Friday,

July 24th starting at 6PM. Last

year this was a tremendous

outreach and lots of first time

visitors came. Lets reach out

once again and have a blast

doing it! (JH, SH)

Six FlagsChicagoAugust 2021

NEW! Join us for an awe-

some trip to CHICAGO! Cost:$125 for 2 days at the park. This

includes a meal each day, break-

fast Saturday, parking costs, gas,

drinks, etc. NEW! We will park

hop both days! No extra charge! We will stay overnight at a local

church. Meet at the church at 5:30AM to carpool! We need lots of

adult drivers!

Chicago Marathon | Team World Vision Oct 9-11I (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. Allproceeds would benefit World Vision and their ministries! Need

to be able to run 5 miles by early June (so you arent too far

behind the 8 ball at all!) Any runners that CANT 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.

7th12th Grades

CREATIVE MINISTRYM-FUGE Ministry TrackSpotlight

This ministry track uses

the gifts and abilities of

students to minister through

drama, interpretive move-

ment, puppets, clowning,

singing, and other ministry

performances. Students in

this track will spend their

week traveling to nursing

homes, childrens centers,

residential homes, beaches,

parks, and other places

where they will be able to

minister creatively.

WEEKLY NEWSPAPERRegular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noonWe prefer that items be submitted electronically!E-Mail: NEWSPAPER@FirstFederated.orgAll 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 (jstark@FirstFederated.org)Production Artist ..........................................................Lynne McKee, Heidi NelsonMissions Editor .......................................................................................Jean CrabbsPrayer Bulletin Editor ............................................................................Julie DengerPrinting ................................................................................................Karl JohnsonFolding, Cutting, & Distribution ......................... Robert W. Marean & Bob Hulling

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

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

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

Teams will be available on Saturdays, 8:00AM5:00PM. Please

contact Susan Rushing at 771.4782 for details. Your support

is greatly appreciated.

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KZ ChurchIts gonna be a buggy summer in KZ

Church, but theres no need to call PrestoX

for pest control! We LOVE these bugs!

Theyre all a part of MetamorphosisA

God-directed, Life Change Production.

Each week these friendly bugs will help our

kids understand how God can change us

into His beautiful creations, just as the caterpillar goes through a

transformation to become a butterfly.

This week the bugs taught us about having an attitude of

patience rather than anger. We all need to learn to keep our

cooljust like Black Flag Jackson. Ask any of our kids to tell

you all about it.

Lazer Sports Camp 09June 22-26

Theres only ONE WEEK

left to sign up for Lazer Sports

Camp! Give a child a wholeweek of great sports instruction,

fun and Bible teaching for just

$45. Information is available

at the table outside Franklin

Hall or contact the Childrens

Ministry office at 255.2122.

Family Fishing EventLove to fish or just want a fun

night out with other Federated

families? Join us Friday, June

19, 6-9PM at Raccoon River Park

for a casual evening of picnicsand fishing. Bring your fishing

gear and license if you want to

fish, a picnic supper (even if you

dont want to fish), and bug spray, of course. For more informa-

tion, call Darrin Niday at 237.8268.

CHILDRENS MINISTRYNOTES

Sunday, June 14, 2009 | Series: Renewing the Faith9:10AM Celebration | 10:45AM The River | Pastor Mike RoseTitle: My Heart for Our Church

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OTHER NEWS

SympathyOur sympathy is extended to those in our church family who

have lost a loved one recently:

Pastor Curt & Karen De Graaff at the death of her father,

John Riley, on June 9

Robert McGregor at the death of his mother, Rosie Mc-

Gregor, on June 9

Darrin Niday at the death of his grandmother, Ethel Niday,

on June 8

Gordon Smith at the death of his sister-in-law, Leola Smith,

on June 6

Marabel Kersey at the death of her mother-in-law, Beverly

Kersey, on June 5

Thank youThank you for the many prayers and cards I have received.

The doctors have diagnosed the problem as hip related. I am

scheduled for a hip replacement in July. Please continue to pray

for me and our family. Thank you. Trudy Poston

I want to thank my Federated Family for their prayer support and

many cards of encouragement. I came home Monday and things are

going well. Marabel was a special blessing to me and my family. I

also want to thank Pastor Curt for his visits and encouragement. My

future seems uncertain right now but I know Who is in control and

that gives me hope for each day. Carol L. Taylor

Food Pantry ReminderFood Pantry Sunday is June 21. All

non-perishable foods are appreciated.

Specific needs include:

* Peanut butter

* Boxes of crackers

* Canned spaghetti items (like Spaghettios & Ravioli)

* Canned fruit

* Muffin mixes

* Packaged noodle mixes

Thanks in advance for your participation in this ministry.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Urbana 09College Students or High School Seniors

The Word Became

Flesh is Intervarsitys 22nd

Student Missions Conference,

December 2731, 2009, in St.

Louis, MO.

More information is available at www.urbana09.org. Bestrate by June 30: $345. FFC Missions will help with costs and

transportation planning. If interested, contact John Porter in the

Missions office.

Making Marriages WorkThursday, June 18 | 79PM | Valley Church | $24 per couplePick up a registration form at the table in the foyer

Famous actress Lana

Turner said, A successful

husband is one who makes

more money than his wife

can spend. A successful

woman is one who can findsuch a man!

What is the real secret to

having a successful marriage?

Surely one critical aspect is

simply working on it. Spend-

ing time with your spouse is a

way to do this. This is a great

opportunity to spend time

with your spouse, make your

marriage more successful, and do so with an expert couple

Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg.

Family Fishing EventFriday, June 19 | 69PM | Raccoon River ParkLove to fish or just want a fun night

out with other Federated families?

Join us Friday, June 19, 69PM at Rac-

coon River Park for a casual evening

of fishing and picnicing. Bring your

fishing gear and license if you want

to fish, a picnic supper (even if you dont want to fish), and bug

spray, of course. For more information, call Darrin Niday at

237.8268.

JuneDate with a Purpose (Valley Church | 79PM) ..............................................................18Family Fishing Event (Raccoon River Park | 69PM).......................................................19New Mexico Missions Trip ..............................................................................2128Fathers Day Service (Special Guest: Chris Creighton, Drake University)............................21Sports Camp (Tower Park)....................................................................................2226

JulyO ces closed ..............................................................................................................3Splash Party................................................................................................................19Arts Camp ............................................................................................................2731

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

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 MonthCyndi Murphy | 277.2040

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 Cyndi.

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