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3 Indisputable Laws of God’s Economy

By Mike Rose, Senior Pastor
Over the past year we have all been impacted by the meltdown
of our economy. It’s been good to see some glimmer of hope for a
recovery, temporary as it may be. Perhaps one of the reasons our
nation and even the world has experienced such a traumatic down
turn in the economy is the ignoring of God’s laws regarding
resources, both financial and physical.
When God created the world, He established certain laws that
govern the affairs
of man, even the
cosmos. One such
law is gravity. We
know that when the
law of gravity is
ignored disastrous
things can happen.
In like manner,
when we understand
how gravity works and cooperate with it, we are able to put huge
airliners in the sky and know that their flight can be sustained.
In like manner, God has established laws that govern over
us in the realm of resources. Beginning August 16th, we will
consider three indisputable laws of God’s economy. Like gravity,
when ignored, disastrous results occur. However, when God’s
laws of economy are understood and cooperated with, great
blessing can be enjoyed. The following three laws will be the
focus of our Sunday morning teaching time:
• The Law of Returns—Luke 6:37–38
• The Law of Prosperity—Proverbs 22:7
• The Law of Management—Luke 19:11–27, Mathew 25:14–30
I would encourage you to read these Scriptures in advance
and commit to being part of this opportunity to be encouraged,
challenged and motivated to cooperate with the laws that govern
God’s economy.

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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

SW Entrance
South Entrance

A.E.D.
M Men Restroom

Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving W Women Restroom
South Parking Lot

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 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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 TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS NOTES
Sunday, August 9, 2009 | 9:10AM Celebration | 10:45AM The River
Meals from the Heartland Pastor Mike Rose
September 3–7 Series: Pray Like Jesus | Title: Jesus Prays for His Church
We will again be organizing groups to package food with
Meals from the Heartland at Hy-Vee Hall. Put this on your calen-
dar, start planning and put a group together that works with your
schedule. Last year 12,000 volunteers packed 4 million meals,
and we had 90 volunteers from FFC involved.

Beaverdale Fall Festival Parade

September 19
Are you creative, handy, or just a willing laborer? We need
to start planning and gathering ideas for our float, and how we
will promote and invite people to our church. We will have a
short meeting immediately after the River service on August 9, in
room 108, or if you have questions or ideas call John Porter at the
church office.
Questions about any of these opportunities?
Contact John Porter, jporter@firstfederated.org, 255.2122.

Financial Report
Attendance 8/2/09
9:10AM Celebration ...................... 433
10:45AM River .............................. 259
Early Childhood .............................44
Children’s Church .......................... 67
Budgeted Missions
Year to Date: 9/1/08–present
Need ...................................$260,309
Offering ..............................$224,085
Shortage.............................($36,224)
General Fund Offering
Last Week
Weekly Need ........................ $34,419
Offering ................................ $30,164
Shortage.............................. ($4,255)
Year to Date: 9/1/08–present
Need ................................. $1,652,111
Offering ............................$1,515,872
Shortage...........................($136,239)

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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 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

Jim & Ruth Finke Alan & Helena

Mission Board: Location: Closed Country
Greater Europe Mission What do they do? They travel to their new area of ministry on
Location: Pikermi, Greece September 1, having been expelled from their former area
What do they do? Jim teaches at of ministry. They will be part of a team made up of 3 other
the Greek Bible Institute. He is couples and a single man. They look forward to partnering
Co-Director of the Alpha Program, providing leadership in with likeminded people in their aim to see small fellowships
the areas of curriculum and faculty. He is the registrar, an of Muslim background believers gathering and multiplying.
academic advisor, and coordinates the 4th year Greek studies Alan will be working as an English language teacher. Helena
program. Ruth leads a weekly English Bible study in Athens will help with business and some administration.
and helps with special needs at the Institute. Praises:
Praises: • For their son James David, born April 2, 2009.
• For time with Lydia (daughter) and Andrew and a beautiful • For an apartment and car available for them to use for a few
wedding. months when they arrive in September.
• For God’s blessing on the inception of the Women’s Bible Prayer Requests:
Class. • For good health and safety as they travel to their destination
• For the Lord’s work in creating a hunger and thirst for God’s on September 1st.
Word in their students. • For a new apartment, furnishings, and a car.
Prayer Requests: • For God’s grace to sustain them, “especially with James in
• For students—alumni, current and future. the mix.”
• For a resolution to the Greek Government requirements for • For their landlord to be a ‘man of peace’; a town where there
the Greek Bible Institute to become a recognized college in are open hearts to the Gospel; boldness as they proclaim the
terms of facilities, faculty and finances. Kingdom of God.
• For personal financial needs of $500 per month.
Vaughn & Jennifer, Four Children
Location: Closed Country
What do they do? Vaughn and Jennifer serve with a team
involved in tsunami reconstruction and community develop-
ment. With appropriate technology equipment—earth block
presses and earth pulverizers, they are building sufficient ca-
pacity for the two communities they are serving. The family
is working on better communication in the heart languages
of the neighborhood and country.
Prayer Requests:
• For securing a new visa.
• Schooling for the kids: home school there and their first time
in US public school this fall.
• Scheduling for autumn in US.
• Finding good managers for production and at the training
center.
• Rehabilitating Vaughn’s foot after Morton’s neuroma surgery
on May 26th.
Flora and Linda wanted • Relationship development in a village to build a kindergarten
the neighbor children to and activity center.
hear about Jesus, so they • God’s working through Jennifer’s hospital visits.
thought of an unusual way
to tell them about Him. • Decisions regarding housing for another year overseas.
Practice being a missionary: • Mentoring/encouraging national community developers to
think of some interesting deepen local relationships.
ways to tell your friends
about Jesus.

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 ADULT GROUPS
Sunday Mornings Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs) Ladies!
Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships are Your favorite study groups are coming back.
a great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith. We
Beth Moore
have a variety of opportunities available that include: Starting Thursday, September 10
Sundays | 9:10–10:25AM Morning class | 9:10 to 11:10AM | Room 108
The HUB (ages 18-24) | Room 244 Evening class | 6:30 to 8:00PM | Room 108
The Channel/Connections (ages 25–35) | Room 215 Childcare is provided.
Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251 The new study is “Esther, It’s tough being a woman”. Life
Prayer (all ages) | Room 100 delivers its share of knockout punches. Facing heavyweights bent
Women (all ages) | Room 208 on her destruction, Esther trusted God and landed a blow that
Sundays | 10:45AM–Noon saved her people. Her destiny can be yours as you come to know
Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241 more deeply the God who is in your corner.
Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247 Sign-up table and book sale ($20) in foyer August 30 and September 6.
Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105
Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255
Women in the Word
Starting Tuesday, September 15 | 9:00 to 11:00AM
Koinonia (all ages) | Room 1252–1253
Rooms 100 and 131 (Library)
Ezra (all ages) | Room 1118
Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251 Their new study will be the “Following God series: The Ten
Prayer (all ages) | Room 100 Commandments.” Why did God issue laws that are so difficult to
Ecclesiastes (all ages) | Room 1238–1239 live up to? Do you know anyone, other than Jesus Christ, who has
Worship | Room 1125 never broken any of the Ten Commandments? What relevance do
Women (all ages) | Room 208 these laws etched upon ancient tablets have for us today? Author
Rick Shephard provides answers to these and many more ques-
Wednesdays tions in his latest addition to the Following God series.
Join us in prayer, fellowship and fun as we connect with others
and grow in our faith.
Women’s ABF
Sunday mornings | 9:10 & 10:45AM | Room 208
For All—Prayer Community
The ladies are studying The Vision of His Glory, taught by
Ongoing | 6:30–7:30PM | Franklin Hall (All summer) | Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose
Anne Graham Lotz. The Vision of His Glory brings you to an
intimate encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ, revealing the vast-
ness of God’s boundless love and enduring mercy-and the source
of true, life-changing hope.

Women Circle Meetings

Visitors are always welcome. Come and join us as we study,
fellowship, learn about our missionaries and pray for the needs of all.
DEBORAH ................................................................Tuesday, August 11 | 7:00PM
Ruth Ann Rittgers, 601 Hickory Ct., Dallas Center | 992.3135
ELIZABETH .........................................................Thursday, August 13 | 12:30PM
Rose Marie Pawlewski, 3707 SW 28th St. DM | 287.1291
ESTHER................................................................... Thursday, August 13 | 7:00PM
Marabel Kersey, 33648 Overton Circle in Adel | 834.2001
HANNAH ................................................................Thursday, August 13 | 9:30AM
Thelma Shelton, 8209 Goodman Dr., Urbandale| 270.8558
MARTHA ..............................................................Thursday, August 13 | 12:30PM
Etta Dorrell at 2405 61st St. DM| 255.8953
RUTH .......................................................................Thursday, August 13 | 9:30AM
Beaverdale Estates, 4610 Douglas Ave.
for information call Mabel Klobnak at 277.3445
SARAH ..................................................................Thursday, August 13 | 12:30PM
Judy York, 7234 Espanade St., Johnston | 276.1742

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 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
KZ Church
Hangtimes This is our last week of “Metamorpho-
August 9—Bike Ride 7th–12th Grades sis—A God-directed, Life Change Produc-
August 16—Disk Golf
tion.” During the summer we’ve learned a
August 23—Iowa Cubs
August 30—All Church Picnic
lot from our bug friends.
This week we learned about “The
Today: Ultimate Metamorphosis.” It’s not about
Join Howie in his office immediately following the 10:45AM caterpillars and cocoons and butterflies, but
morning service for your Fantasty Football draft picks. Pizza rather about the change that takes place in a
provided! Hangtime: Bike Ride today! See Howie for more person when he becomes a child of God by accepting Jesus as his
details Savior. The Bible puts it this way in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Anyone
who believes in Christ is a new creation. The old is gone! The
What’s Going On? new has come!”
Dodge Ball Mondays | 6:30–8:00PM This is what we pray for each of our children in KZ Church.
It’s what we’re all about!
In August
Six Flags—Chicago August 13 & 14
“Call Us!”
Join us for an awesome trip to CHICAGO! Cost: $125 for “Don’t call us, we’ll call
two days at the park. This includes a meal each day, breakfast you!” is a phrase many of
Saturday, parking costs, gas, drinks, etc. We will park hop both you have heard before. Here
days! No extra charge! We will stay overnight at a local church. in the Children’s Ministry
Meet at the church at 5:30AM to carpool! We need lots of adult we’re saying just the opposite
drivers! $50 DEPOSIT DUE SUNDAY, AUG. 2 -- “CALL US”!!
More school districts are in session than we originally antici- It’s been a fun and busy
pated so we are moving Six Flags up one week. summer and fall is just
around the corner. We’re put-
Camping Trip in Panora Aug 21-22 ting plans together for great
Join us for the long awaited camping trip in Panora! We will ministry here at our church
camp (bring your own tent or share with a friend of the same on Sundays and Wednesdays!
gender), worship under the stars, have some fun activities and That great ministry can
tube courtesy of Matt Lukacs! Bring $10 to cover the cost of only happen, though, with
camping/tubing. teachers and helpers like YOU! So NOW is the time for YOU
Iowa Cubs| Aug 23 to CALL US and let us know where and when you would like
Let’s watch the Iowa Cubs play the New Orleans Zephyrs. We to serve. Nursery/Preschool? K-4th Graders? Xtreme 5th & 6th
leave the second that the 10:45AM worship service is over and Graders? Sunday mornings at 9:10 or 10:45? Wednesday nights
head to the 1:05 game. Cost is $10 per person. Also be prepared at 6:30?
to make a QUICK stop at McDonald’s along the way. Bring your Are you new to Children’s Ministry? We can partner you with
sunscreen! PLAY BALL! one of our veteran teachers to help give you the training you
need to do a great job with our kids! Have you not volunteered
for awhile? We would love for you to rejoin our team! If you’re
already planning to join us, don’t wait for us to call you. Give us
a call or drop us an email and we’ll save you a spot!
Want to know more? Give me (that’s Sherri Stufflebeem,
WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Children’s Director) a CALL: 255.2122.

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We Love New Babies
We love to pray for expectant parents and
we love to celebrate the birth of each Federated
baby. If you are expecting a baby, the GEM
(Great Expectation Ministry) team is ready to
serve you. Please let us know your due date.
Put a note on your Care and Communication Card or call Mary
in the Children’s Ministries office at 255.2122.
P.S. Congratulations!

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 OTHER NEWS
Sympathy Food Pantry Reminder
Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who Food Pantry Sunday is August 16.
have lost a loved one recently: Items needed include:
Fran Carley at the death of her son-in-law, Rick Hatfield, on * Cans of corn, peas and mixed
August 4 vegetables
Larry Harker at the death of his brother, Marion Harker, on * Baked beans
July 30 * Canned peaches
Butch Wingett at the death of his father, Jerry Wingett, on July 4 * Canned soups
* Canned pasta (e.g. ravioli)
Thank You * Boxes of Rice-a-roni
Praise the Lord many prayers have been answered. I am doing * Mashed potato mixes
really well from my recent hip surgery. We serve a great God and
* Jell-O and pudding boxes
He is faithful to hear our prayers. Thank you for all your prayers.
Thanks in advance for your participation in this ministry!
In Christ. Trudy Poston
Baby Bottle Blessing Update
Thank you to everyone who donated Good news for those who contributed to the Baby Bottle Blessing!
school supplies for the children of the A few days ago, we were
Oakridge community. Through the “Just able to deliver a $2,455
Jesus” ministry cooperative with four check to Birthright. Heather
other local churches, filled back packs Rowley was overcome by the
have been provided to 250 children. We are happy to provide this generosity—to the point of
jump start for their school year and pray that this will be another tears.
means of showing the love of Jesus to families in our community. At AGAPE, we found
Jan Ebert serving a client,
but she threw up her arms
UPCOMING EVENTS in exuberance after opening
the envelope and seeing the
Missions Luncheon $2455 check for AGAPE
Sunday, August 16 | Fellowship Hall | 12–2PM Pregnancy Center.
Grace Magney will be here to share about her work overseas, Both agreed that the poor
and we will also hear from some of our short term teams. economy had been overcome
by God’s abundant blessings
MOPS Drive-Up and they asked that we
Registration express their heartfelt ap-
Tuesday, August 11 preciation to the First Federated family, so here’s a big THANK
9:00 to 11:00AM YOU from the BBB Committee!
North Parking Lot
(near Tower Park/Hickman) More School Supplies!
There are still school supply bargains
Church Picnic out there waiting for you and we can use
Sunday, August 30 | Noon | East Lawn them. Think Operation Christmas Child!
Catered Meal | $3 per person or $10 per family
School supplies make a welcome addition
Fun activities for the WHOLE family!
to a shoe box gift for a needy child in
bounce house, games, concessions, baptism
another part of the world, too. Please
Meals from the Heartland continue to shop for crayons, markers, pencils, pens, watercolors,
September 3–7 | Hy-Vee Hall spiral notebooks, calculators and more. When Shoe Box Collec-
tion Sunday comes on November 15, you’ll be so glad you did!
Ladies—Mark your calendars
For a special event on Nov. 13 & 14. You won’t want to miss
it… more information later!

August
Congregational Meeting ...................................................................................... 23
Church Picnic at FFC............................................................................................... 30
September
Meals from the Heartland ...................................................................................3-7
Building Closed (Labor Day) ..................................................................................7
Beaverdale Parade ...................................................................................................19

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