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Baby Bottle Blessing

REMINDER - - - REMINDER - - -REMINDER Which One Will You Help?
Baby Bottle Ingathering is Father’s Day, June 21. By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries
Several have already returned their bottles, so do not The end of May is a time of launching…from work to vaca-
feel obligated to wait until June 21. There are two tion; from housework to yard work; and from colleges all across
designated areas for you to return all baby bottles. the country to lives filled with high
Return bottles to: hopes. College and university grads Takin’ It
are launched into responsible adult- to the Streets
• The table next to the missions display in the foyer
hood with sometimes humorous, but
• The table in the hallway as you leave Franklin Hall
frequently inspiring commencement
There will be a person at each table to assist in this process.
addresses.
Two organizations let us borrow baby bottles for the BBB The words used by Holocaust
project so it is important we get 100% of the bottles returned, survivor and Nobel Prize winner Elie
whether full or not. Thank you. Wiesel can serve to launch us as well.
At Bucknell University on May 16th,
Short-Term Mission Opportunity Wiesel encouraged the graduates and
July 11–18, 2009 | Flagstaff Mission to the Navajos each of us to make a difference where we can. Wiesel charged:
We will be working with a Navajo church, doing work
You will also learn that you can do something. You can,
projects at the church (painting, cleaning, installing cabinets)
even for one person. There must be on this planet at least
and conducting a Vacation Bible School for K-12th graders. We
one person who needs you. One person you can help. Don’t
have supported Lenita Vetter for over 40 years working with this
turn away; help. Because those who suffer, often suffer not
mission. We look forward to being involved with thier ministry.
because of the person or the group that inflicts the suffering;
The cost will be $400. We will sleep and eat at the church, and
they seem to suffer because nobody cares.
travel down in vans. This is a great opportunity for families and
individuals of all ages. Through our Takin’ It to the Streets initiative, you, too can
Please Pray for our Short-term Missionaries make a difference. There are a host of opportunities to show
We have several short term mission trips serving this summer people in our community that you care. Pick up a blue flyer this
around the world, and they all need YOUR prayers for safety, morning and find a place where you can make a difference.
health and opportunities to minister
where God has led them:
Elyse & Cariann Claiborne in Garden City, SC
involved in beach evangelism and discipleship,
May 25–July 29
Dick Schulz; In Germany with Greater Europe
Mission, June 14–28, helping to convert a barn
into offices for GEM
A team of 5 will be going to Kenya, involved
with door to door, clinics and Awanas, June 19–28
Abbey Longstreet in Dominican Republic for
the summer, working at an orphanage
Gary Baugher in Russia teaching at the Russian
American Christian University, June 22–July 3
M-Fuge, a team of 43 of our youth and adults
are headed to Glorietta, NM, to serve,build
relationships and share the gospel throughout
the community. June 19–28
Donna Stanger to Russia working with an
English camp and with Dr. Becknell and Agape,
July 14–August 3
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name tag with “Here to Help” on it or visit the Welcome Center
Reception Center Registration
in the foyer.
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recently started attending First Federated Church, we cordially
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If you are not presently a member of a Bible teaching church, we KZ Church
invite you to join our church family.

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Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving W Women Restroom
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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 and activities for YOUTH 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.
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 main 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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 ADULT GROUPS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Other Groups Sports Camp Needs
Experience, investigate, build and grow in your faith. We have Yes, even if you’re not a bit
opportunities available during the week that include: athletic, you can help make
Beauty by THE BOOK Lazer Sports Camp a great
7 week Summer Study by Laurie Cole experience for some kids this
Facilitated by Beth Bush summer. Here are a few of the
Thursdays | 7:45PM | Conference Room 100 ways you can help:
Men’s Softball Schedule • Provide snacks for hungry
All games are played at Campbell Park in Clive campers. We need lots of
Tuesday, 6/9 | 8:15PM | Field R | FFC vs. New Hope Goldfish crackers, individual bags of fruit snacks, packages
Tuesday, 6/9 | 9:15PM | Field R | FFC vs. Lutheran Church of Hope
of Rice Krispie Treats, and fresh oranges to keep our athletes
Sunday Mornings Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs) going. Bring your donations to the Children’s Ministry office
Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships are by Sunday, June 21.
a great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith. We • Volunteer to be a small group leader for Bible study times.
have a variety of opportunities available that include: You can leave the sports instruction to our coaches and
Sundays | 9:10–10:25AM their helpers while you provide the spiritual coaching to a
The HUB (ages 18-24) | Room 244 group of 6-8 children for a brief time each camp morning
The Channel/Connections (ages 25–35) | Room 215 (June 22–26).
Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251 • Provide scholarship funds to assist a family in sending their
Women (all ages) | Room 208 child(ren) to Lazer Sports Camp or A.W.E.SOME Arts
Sundays | 10:45AM–Noon Camp.
Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241 Contact the Children’s Ministry office, 255.2122, for more
Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247 information or to volunteer your time, talents and treasures.
Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105
Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255
W.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116
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 1125
Women (all ages) | Room 208

Wednesdays
Join 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 Rose
For 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 fire burning. In 10 re-
freshing interactive lessons, Dee Brestin and Kathy Troccoli help you understand Jesus Financial Report Mortgage
as the Bridegroom, the Bread of Life, the Lion of Judah and more. This is the third and Current Balance .................... $23,329
final installment in the Falling in Love with Jesus trilogy. Attendance 6/7/09
Celebration 9:10AM ...................... 490 Next Payment June 25
The River 10:45AM .......................348 General Fund Offering
Early Childhood ............................. 49 Last Week
Children’s Church ..........................64 Weekly Need ........................ $34,419
Budgeted Missions: Offering .................................$35,135
Year to Date: 9/1/08–present Overage ..................................... $716
Need ....................................$216,924 Year to Date: 9/1/08–present
Offering .............................. $186,776 Need .................................$1,376,760
Shortage.............................($30,148) Offering ............................$1,268,169
Shortage...........................($108,591)

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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
Jeff & Carolyn Anderson
Mission Board: New Life
Location: Santander, Spain
What do they do? Jeff and
Carolyn are co-directors
of La Industria, a 9-month
discipleship 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 Joni’s 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.
First Federated Church
Steve & Pat
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. 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 Pat’s healing from Cushing’s disease.
Steve & Rhonda Schwarze
Mission 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 missionary
boarding school in the world.
Faith supports missionary families serving throughout Asia
by providing quality care and nurturing in the school’s
boarding homes. Steve is also the school’s 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 Rhonda’s 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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 Upcoming
Hangtimes Amazing Race:
June 14- Waterskiing 7th–12th Grades
June 21- None Father’s Day Season 3 July 24| 6PM
June 28- Soccer Night Start forming teams now!
We need your team to consist
Today: of 1 parent, 1 visitor, 1 person
M-FUGE meeting immediately following morning worship in you don’t normally hang out CREATIVE MINISTRY
the Backdoor (12:30-2:30) with, YOU, and a friend of your M-FUGE Ministry Track
Spotlight
Join us for a Hangtime on the water! We will be heading choice. We will race Friday,
This ministry track uses
out to Lake Panorama for an evening of waterskiing with Matt July 24th starting at 6PM. Last
the gifts and abilities of
Lukacs! If you need to carpool, meet at the church at 3PM. We year this was a tremendous
students to minister through
will ski 4-8:30PM and be home by 9:30PM. Remember your one outreach and lots of first time
drama, interpretive move-
pieces! $5 per person to cover gas, guys bring 2 liters, gals bring visitors came. Let’s reach out
ment, puppets, clowning,
munchies. once again and have a blast
singing, and other ministry
doing it! (JH, SH)
What’s Going On? Six Flags—Chicago
performances. Students in
this track will spend their
Dodge Ball Mondays | 6:30–8:00PM. August 20–21
From this point forward-- dodgeball is for grades 7th and older…no week traveling to nursing
NEW! Join us for an awe- homes, children’s centers,
exceptions!
some trip to CHICAGO! Cost: residential homes, beaches,
In June $125 for 2 days at the park. This parks, and other places
includes a meal each day, break- where they will be able to
M-FUGE Mission Trip June 21-28
fast Saturday, parking costs, gas, minister creatively.
A team of 43 are headed to Glorietta, NM, to serve, build
drinks, etc. NEW! We will park
relationships and share the gospel throughout the community.
hop both days! No extra charge! We will stay overnight at a local
Please pray for our team as we go. (SH, JH)
M-FUGE Meeting | June 14 | 12:30-2:30PM | Backdoor
church. Meet at the church at 5:30AM to carpool! We need lots of
adult drivers!
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

WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 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.
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Newspaper Staff: GOT A WORK PROJECT?
Managing Editor ....................................John C. Stark (jstark@FirstFederated.org) Put us to work! Those going on the upcoming mission trip
Production Artist ..........................................................Lynne McKee, Heidi Nelson to New Mexico (about 50 participants) need to raise $650
Missions Editor .......................................................................................Jean Crabbs each. Work projects are needed to help earn their support.
Prayer Bulletin Editor ............................................................................Julie Denger Teams will be available on Saturdays, 8:00 AM –5:00 PM. Please
Printing ................................................................................................Karl Johnson contact Susan Rushing at 771.4782 for details. Your support
Folding, Cutting, & Distribution ......................... Robert W. Marean & Bob Hulling is greatly appreciated.

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 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NOTES
Sunday, June 14, 2009 | Series: Renewing the Faith
9:10AM Celebration | 10:45AM The River | Pastor Mike Rose
KZ Church Title: My Heart for Our Church
It’s gonna be a buggy summer in KZ
Church, but there’s no need to call PrestoX
for pest control! We LOVE these bugs!
They’re all a part of “Metamorphosis—A
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
cool…just like Black Flag Jackson. Ask any of our kids to tell
you all about it.

Lazer Sports Camp ’09

June 22-26
There’s only ONE WEEK
left to sign up for Lazer Sports
Camp! Give a child a whole
week of great sports instruction,
fun and Bible teaching for just
$45. Information is available
at the table outside Franklin
Hall or contact the Children’s
Ministry office at 255.2122.

Family Fishing Event

Love 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 picnics
and fishing. Bring your fishing
gear and license if you want to
fish, a picnic supper (even if you
don’t want to fish), and bug spray, of course. For more informa-
tion, call Darrin Niday at 237.8268.

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 UPCOMING EVENTS OTHER NEWS
Urbana 09 Sympathy
College Students or High School Seniors Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who
“The Word Became have lost a loved one recently:
Flesh” is Intervarsity’s 22nd Pastor Curt & Karen De Graaff at the death of her father,
Student Missions Conference, John Riley, on June 9
December 27–31, 2009, in St.
Louis, MO. Robert McGregor at the death of his mother, Rosie Mc-
More information is available at www.urbana09.org. Best Gregor, on June 9
rate by June 30: $345. FFC Missions will help with costs and Darrin Niday at the death of his grandmother, Ethel Niday,
transportation planning. If interested, contact John Porter in the on June 8
Missions office. Gordon Smith at the death of his sister-in-law, Leola Smith,
on June 6
Making Marriages Work
Thursday, June 18 | 7–9PM | Valley Church | $24 per couple Marabel Kersey at the death of her mother-in-law, Beverly
Pick up a registration form at the table in the foyer Kersey, on June 5
Famous actress Lana
Turner said, “A successful
Thank you
Thank you for the many prayers and cards I have received.

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husband is one who makes
The doctors have diagnosed the problem as hip related. I am
more money than his wife
scheduled for a hip replacement in July. Please continue to pray
can spend. A successful

Purpose
with a for me and our family. Thank you. Trudy Poston
woman is one who can find
such a man!” I want to thank my Federated Family for their prayer support and
What is the real secret to {LIVE} many cards of encouragement. I came home Monday and things are
having a successful marriage? going well. Marabel was a special blessing to me and my family. I
Surely one critical aspect is also want to thank Pastor Curt for his visits and encouragement. My
simply working on it. Spend- future seems uncertain right now but I know Who is in control and
ing time with your spouse is a that gives me hope for each day. Carol L. Taylor
way to do this. This is a great
opportunity to spend time WITH DR. GARY & BARB ROSBERG
Food Pantry Reminder
with your spouse, make your Food Pantry Sunday is June 21. All
marriage more successful, and do so with an expert couple— non-perishable foods are appreciated.
Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg. Specific needs include:
www.TheGreatMarriageExperience.com
* Peanut butter
Family Fishing Event * Boxes of crackers
Friday, June 19 | 6–9PM | Raccoon River Park
Love to fish or just want a fun night * Canned spaghetti items (like Spaghettios & Ravioli)
out with other Federated families? * Canned fruit
Join us Friday, June 19, 6–9PM at Rac- * Muffin mixes
coon River Park for a casual evening
of fishing and picnicing. Bring your * Packaged noodle mixes
fishing gear and license if you want Thanks in advance for your participation in this ministry.
to fish, a picnic supper (even if you don’t want to fish), and bug
spray, of course. For more information, call Darrin Niday at
237.8268.

June Deacon of the Month

Date with a Purpose (Valley Church | 7–9PM) ..............................................................18 Brian Balmer, 255.2122 ext 139
Family Fishing Event (Raccoon River Park | 6–9PM).......................................................19 Our Deacons stand ready to help with the physical needs of the
New Mexico Missions Trip..............................................................................21–28 members and attenders of this fellowship. Should you have a
Father’s Day Service (Special Guest: Chris Creighton, Drake University) ............................21 short-term, emergency need, do not hesitate to call the church
Sports Camp (Tower Park).................................................................................... 22–26
office and leave a message for the “Deacon of the Month.” This
July ministry is made possible by your gifts to the Deacons’ Fund.
Offices closed ..............................................................................................................3
Splash Party................................................................................................................19 Deaconess of the Month
Arts Camp ............................................................................................................27–31 Cyndi Murphy | 277.2040
Our Deaconesses are available to the women of the church in
August areas of encouragement and spiritual support. If you need a
Oakridge Back to School .........................................................................................8
Church Picnic at FFC............................................................................................... 30
listening ear and someone to pray with you, please call Cyndi.

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