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Splash Party
Today, July 13 | 6:15-8:15PM | Clive Aquatic Center
Have you invited someone to come with you tonight?
Whether you love to swim or just want to settle into a comfy
lounge chair, there’s plenty of fun for all ages (and sizes and
shapes, too)…and it’s all FREE! Light snacks will be provided
or bring your own munchies. preview | sundays in July | 10:45am | auditorium

Volume 10 Number 8 First Federated Church 1 Sunday, July 13, 2008

 WELCOME TO FIRST FEDERATED CHURCH!
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!
Have Questions?
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
in the auditorium foyer.
Reception Center Registration
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 in the foyer immediately following the M

service. We would love to have the opportunity to meet you, get Resource 115
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& Shower

Center
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to know you better, and answer any questions you may have. WEST GYM EAST GYM

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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 111C

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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
invite you to join our church family.

If You Have Children Visit the Children’s

Ministry Registration Station DOCK

Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving

SW Entrance

A.E.D.

Children’s Ministry staff. Our children’s programs provide qual- M Men Restroom
W Women Restroom
South Parking Lot

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 9:15 hour and 10:45 worship service in
the Nursery and Preschool Departments.
Kindergarten–4th Grade
During the 9:15 hour, K–4th graders meet in graded classroom groups for Bible
learning and fun.
K–2nd graders attend the first part of the 10:45 worship service with their families
and then are dismissed through the large black doors at the front of the auditorium
to attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, called KZ Church. Parents, we
encourage you to go with your children the first time they visit KZ Church.
3rd & 4th graders attend the worship service to listen and learn with their families.
Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade)
Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:15 for a time of Xtreme
learning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building, then join their families for
the 10:45 worship service.
Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults
Groups for ADULTS and activities for YOUTH begin at 9:15AM. Stop by
the Welcome Center 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
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 center com-
munion table at the front of the auditorium following this morning’s service.
Members of our church leadership stand ready to serve you.

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 NOTES
Sunday, July 13, 2008
8:00am | Mark Lanz Happy Are the Sad
10:45AM | Pastor Curt De Graaff Dead Men Walking... in the Spirit

Helping Others Break Free

Takin’ It to the Streets | Sat., August 16 | 2–6 | Oakridge Neighborhood
PM

By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries

The messages in both of our worship services this morning
focused on the power of God to help us break free of spiritual
strongholds and live joyful lives as children of the King! As a
believer in Jesus, you have blessings beyond compare. Unfortu-
nately, not all share in these riches—spiritually or practically.
Helping others experience the blessings of being part of God’s
family is the ultimate goal of our Takin’ It to the Streets activi-
ties. On Saturday, August 16, 2–6PM, we will have an opportunity
to do this, reaching out to the Oakridge neighborhood. Similar to
last year, we will join with several other churches in a joint effort
to share the love of
God through a Back
to School Celebra-
tion. This event will
include food, fun,
opportunities to build
relationships, and
several planned oc-
casions to clearly tell
about Jesus.
As you may
remember from last
year’s event, Oakridge
is a low-income hous-
ing complex near Methodist Hospital. One hundred percent of the
residents receive housing assistance. Among the 1000+ residents
of Oakridge, 60% are children, and 98% of the Oakridge fami-
lies are headed by a single parent. Of these residents, 49% are
African American, 19% are Vietnamese, Cambodian & Laotian,
and 13% are African— from Sudan, Ghana, and Liberia.
A highlight of this year’s outreach is that we will be providing
backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies for the
children of Oakridge. This is a wonderfully practical way to help
meet the needs of the most needy in our community.
Another goal of the outreach is for you to be able to participate
by meeting the residents of Oakridge and establishing a relation-
ship with at least one resident. In your development of an ongoing
relationship with a resident of Oakridge, you will help create a
basis in which we can offer additional activities to residents on a
continual basis. It is this type of ongoing relationship that will po-
sition us to truly help those who live at Oakridge break free from
their strongholds and be open to trusting in Jesus for eternal life.

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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)
Our Encouragement Pray for Those Who Serve our Church
“Let us hold fast the
confession of our hope with-
out wavering, for He who
promised is faithful...”
Hebrews 10:24

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 MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus Christ
Tim & Martha Lee & Michelle Sonius
Closed Country Mission Board:
What do they do? Tim serves in a medical setting with the goal HCJB Global
of making disciples as well as assisting in beginning a church Location: Accra, Ghana
planting movement among the indigenous population. They What do they do? Lee is
seek to visit local friends regularly, giving out the JESUS film Regional Director for
DVDs or New Testaments. Martha serves as a part time book Sub-Saharan Africa for
keeper, visits local women and is a full time mom. HCJB Global. HCJB’s
The family plans to visit FFC next Sunday, July 20. They ask us goal is to work in partnership with other ministries to start
to participate in the following: Christian FM radio stations in Africa. This involves fund
Tim is connected with CURE. They are the Christian organiza- raising, installation of studio equipment, training and on-
tion that runs the hospital where he serves as their designated going technical support. Michelle is responsible for all HCJB
Spiritual Director. CURE has hospitals in 11 countries and hospitality in Ghana and finances for the region.
focuses on helping poor children with orthopedic needs. Prayer Requests:
Go to the CURE website: www.cureinternational.org and watch a • For rest and refreshment over the summer.
short CURE video and then “sign” a virtual cast for a child. • For the new school year to bring a sense of anticipation and joy.
For each cast signed, a generous donor has agreed to donate
• For Michelle as she serves as co-President of AIS Christian
$5 to provide a cast for a child.
school. For the PTO to be a forum for encouragement of
After a cast is signed, you also have the opportunity to enter their teachers and catalyst for promoting growth and change
email addresses and forward the video to your friends. at the school.
Please take a few moments and join in on this campaign! • For provision of $9500 in school fees for TJ and Kyle.
Pat Amsden • Radio ELWA--for relevant, effective ministry to people in
post war Liberia.
Mission Board:
Camp Appanoose, Inc. • For Lee’s need of an office manager and financial controller
for the region.
Location: Plano, Iowa
What does he do? Pat serves as Matt & Rachelle Mayse
Executive Director of Camp Mission Board: Youth for Christ
Appanoose, overseeing and
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
planning camp programs with
the goal of introducing young What do they do? Matt serves John-
people to Jesus Christ and ston and Urbandale schools. The
challenging them for productive service. Located near Lake goal of YFC is to reach young
Rathbun in rural Plano, the camp is both seasonal and year- people everywhere, working to-
around. The summer of ’07 was the first year for campers to gether with the local church and
enjoy the spacious facilities of an indoor gym/play area, new other like-minded parties to raise
kitchen and cafeteria, restrooms and shower facilities. up life-long followers of Jesus.
Matt formerly served for 12 years
Prayer Requests:
as Student Ministry Pastor of
• For summer adventures as camp is in full swing through Westchester Evangelical Free
August 12. Church here in Des Moines. Rachelle, the mother of four,
• For counseling, support staff and a host of volunteers as they substitutes in the pre-school and elementary classrooms at
present the good news of Jesus at camp. Des Moines Christian School.
• For health and safety of all involved in All Sport Camp, Prayer Requests:
Appanoose Builders Camp, Chesapeake Camp (water activi- • For lasting fruit in all Matt learned in staff training.
ties), Aviation Camp, Horse Camp, Dirt Bikes/Four Wheel-
• Pray as Matt visits several different chapters and continues to
ers, Wrestling, Football and Rocky High Adventure Camp in
learn how to make inroads in the schools and with students.
the Rocky Mountains August 4-12.
• For quality times as they tutor some students and share the
• For additional financial needs as summer expenses are out-
Good News with them.
stripping revenues.
• For opportunity to build relationships with students, coaches,
administrators and parents.
• For 40% more financial support.

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 M-FUGE | July 20–27
We’re only 7 days away! Make sure you have your passports
and support letters turned in today as well as any remaining
Hangtimes money due.
July 13th—SPLASH Party
July 20th—Softball
July 27th – Soccer in the Park 7th–12th Grades What Is M-Fuge?
August 3rd—Beach Night On July 20th, 41 adults
August 10th -- Waterskiing and teens will depart for
Kingston, Ontario to take
In July part in a mission trip oppor-
M-FUGE Meeting Today tunity called M-fuge. Here
We will have a brief Q&A meeting today, July 13, 12–12:30PM. the participants will have the
We will make sure all questions are answered and that everyone is opportunity to use their gifts,
on the same page for our trip the following week. Parents, chaper- talents, and heart to serve the
ones and teen participants should all plan to attend. Lord, build relationships, and
share the gospel as they are serving. There are five different area
Tonight:
of service at M-fuge. They are:
FFC Splash Party | Clive Aquatic Center | 6:15-8:15PM
Children’s Ministry Track: This is ministry through Vacation
BE THERE! It’s free and it is easily one of the most fun
Bible School, day camps, and daycares.
church fellowships we have. Remember the one-pieces!
Games and Recreation Ministry Track: This is ministry in
Backyard Clubs/Camps To Serve In:
apartment complexes, YMCAs, Boys and Girls clubs, and
Gifted in the arts? Perhaps you could help serve with the
day camps doing sports ministry working with both elderly
Children’s Ministry at their Heroes! Arts Camp, July 14–18.
and children.
The Children’s ministry is also conducting two Backyard Bible
Clubs and could use teens to help serve at any/either club events. Social Ministry Track: This is ministry in homeless shelters,
Dates are July 29–31, Aug 11–13. Sign up in the Backdoor or food banks, and thrift stores.
see Howie or Sherri if you can serve. Painting Construction and Yardwork (PCY) Ministry Track:
This is ministry doing painting, construction and yardwork
In August with homes and organizations
Worlds Of Fun/Oceans Of Fun | Aug. 14 & 15 Creative Ministry Track: This is ministry doing puppets, skits
Join us for an awesome trip to both parks! Cost $100 for both and drama in day camps and nursing homes
parks. This includes a meal each day and covers parking costs,
As each team serves, they look for opportunities to build
GAS, drinks, etc… We will stay overnight at a local church.
relationships and, when possible, to share their testimonies and
Meet at the church at 6:30AM to carpool down to KC! We need
the plan of salvation.
LOTS of adult drivers!
But there is another reason that these trips are valuable. The
I-Cubs | Aug. 31 teens stay in dorms and take part in a sort of youth conference
Aug 31, I-Cubs against the Omaha Royals. We leave the second each evening. This includes dynamic worship and awesome mes-
that our 10:45 worship service is over and head to the 1:05PM game. sages from God’s Word. The fruit of this has produced salvations,
Cost is $10 per person. Also be prepared to make a QUICK stop at rededications and calls to full time ministry. In addition, general
McDonald’s along the way. Bring your sunscreen! PLAY BALL! ministry of encouragement comes from such an evening.
Would you please considering praying for our group? Pray
for God’s hand to be upon each participant. Pray for those that
we minister to, that they will be receptive to the Gospel and that
we would meet many different spiritual needs. And please pray
for the spiritual growth of each member of our team as they
Financial Report encounter the Lord through this amazing ministry experience.
Attendance 07/06/08 General Fund Offering Our prayer is that we return transformed!
8:00AM....................................... 305 Last Week If you are interested in encouraging the participants through
10:45AM ...................................... 715 Weekly Need ........................$34,889 notes,… please submit all encouragement notes to Howie no later
Budgeted Missions: Offering ....................….…$41,524 than 8:00AM, Sunday, July 20. Label the notes if there is any
Overage ..................... …..…$6,635 order and include the name of the team member that the notes are
Year to Date: 9/1/07-present
for. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Need ....................................$235,761 Year to Date: 9/1/07-present
Offering ..............................$238,220 Need ................................$1,570,005 Canada Mission Trip Support
Overage .................................. $2,459 Offering ..........................$1,483,460 Don’t have a work project to offer? Haven’t received a support
Mortgage Shortage.............................($86,545) letter from a teen? If you still feel impressed to give and support
Current Balance ..................$725,223 this trip, there are teens that could be helped greatly by both your
prayer and financial support. If you feel led to support a teen in
Next Payment July 25
anyway, contact Howie to learn more about how you can help.
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 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
New Arrival
Heroes! Chuck and Linda Hotchkiss are praising
God for His faithfulness and goodness at the

Arts Camp
Making a difference for God
birth of a healthy grandson, Ely Keith Hotch-
kiss, on June 27. Congratulations to Mommy Jennifer Hotchkiss
and welcome, precious little one, to the Federated family!

Starts tomorrow! School Supplies

Monday, July 14–Friday, July 18 Shhhh! Don’t mention it in front of the
Daily 9:00AM–12:00PM kids, but it’s that time again…time to shop
Ages 6–12 (some age for school supplies. Even if you don’t have
restrictions apply)
children returning to school this fall, you can
Cost: $30
take advantage of the sales on markers, cray-
Come join our creative
ons, glue and glue sticks, paper, folders and
Drama team for a great week of
more. Donations of these items are needed
learning and fun!
for the Oakridge Back to School Celebration
Haven’t registered yet? You may
on Saturday, August 16. (See the article on
still register in Fellowship Hall
page three for additional information.) There will be marked
Monday morning at 8:30AM.
buckets around the church for your donations before August 16.
As you’re shopping, don’t forget to plan ahead for your
Back Yard Bible Clubs Operation Christmas Child shoe box, too. School supplies are a
wonderful addition to a needy child’s shoe box gifts. So…shop,
Back Yard Fun! shop, shop while the sales are best.
Music, Crafts, Snacks,
Games & More
July 29–31 | 9-11am | The Keizers’ Back Yard

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
344 Palomino Pkwy, Des Moines 50320
August 11–13 | 9-11am | The Waggoners’ Back Yard
4316 SW Harmony Circle, Ankeny
Cost: Free! Takin’ It to the Streets Happenin’ Every Week

JULY
Bible Club Presenting Teams Saturdays, July–August | Oakridge Weekends
This unique opportunity for ministry Oakridge Neighborhood | Sherri Stufflebeem, SStufflebeem@FirstFederated.org
will include SOLID BIBLE TEACHING, Sunday, July 13 | Splash Party
FUN, MUSIC, FUN, CRAFTS, FUN, Clive Aquatic Center | Sherri Stufflebeem, SStufflebeem@FirstFederated.org
SNACKS, FUN… get the idea??! Back M-F, July 14-18 | Heroes Arts Camp
yard locations have been provided. First Federated Church | Sherri Stufflebeem, SStufflebeem@FirstFederated.org
Now…YOU can be a part of sharing God’s love with T-W-Th, July 29-31 | Back Yard Club
children by joining the presenting team! No experience The Keizers’ Back Yard, 344 Palomino Pkwy, Des Moines 50320
necessary. We’ll train you! Sherri Stufflebeem, SStufflebeem@FirstFederated.org
Give Sherri Stufflebeem, Director of Children’s Ministries,
a call, 255.2122!
Deacon of the Month
Chuck Boscaljon, 255.2122 ext 139

Concerts of Prayer
Our Deacons stand ready to help with the physical needs of the
members and attenders of this fellowship. Should you have a
Wednesday Evenings short-term, emergency need, do not hesitate to call the church
6:30–8:00PM office and leave a message for the “Deacon of the Month.” This
Room 108 ministry is made possible by your gifts to the Deacons’ Fund.
Deaconess of the Month
Jane Christiansen | 957.8054
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 Jane.

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 UPCOMING EVENTS ADULT GROUPS
July Sunday Mornings | 9:15AM
The River Preview (Sundays in July | 10:45AM) ..................................................13, 20, 27 Groups for All Ages
Splash Party (Clive Aquatic Center) ..................................................................................13 See the Adult Sunday brochure for complete listing or below.
Heroes Arts Camp (for ages 6–12) ...................................................................... 14–18
Back Yard Club (The Keizers’ Back Yard, 344 Palomino Pkwy, Des Moines) ..................... 29–31 Concerts of Prayer
Wednesday Evenings | 6:30–8:00PM | Room 108
August
Contemporary Service Kick-Off (Chapel | Sundays | 10:45AM) ...............................TBD The HUB (18–30 years old)
Back Yard Club (TBD) ........................................................................................... 11–13
Hillis Elementary Work Day ..................................................................................15
Oakridge Back to School (Oakridge Neighborhood) ....................................................17
Congregational Meeting | Budget (Chapel | Sunday | 6:00PM)................................ 24
Sundays at 9:15AM—Come up to the HUB
for worship, food and fellowship and stay
for a study led by the Hub staff.
Sunday at 6:00PM - All church Splash party!
Monday at 7:00PM—Ladies’ Bible study
HUB
SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING

September Tuesday at 7:00PM—Men’s Bible study - meet at Wellspring to pick a

Meals from the Heartland (Hy-Vee Hall) ............................................................... 2–7 new study guide

Sympathy
OTHER NEWS
Wednesday at 7:00PM—Band practice—open to anyone who wants
to sing or play!
Next Sunday at 6:00PM—Dodgeball in the east gym! HUB
SINGLES AGE 18 TO-TWENTY-SOMETHING
Saturday, Aug 9 at 10:00AM—Retreat at Lake Panorama
time of fun, bonding and growth!
Come for a

To the family of Joyce Andre who died on July 6,

To Sybil Bockert at the loss of her brother, Paul Turk, on July 2.

Thank You
Thanks to the Federated family and others for cards, e-mail,
phone calls, and prayers the last three weeks and in the future
as I enter rehab. Thanks to Bill and Clarice Green for their time,
prayer, and spiritual encouragement—especially the several
hours they spent with my family during my quadruple bypass.
Paul Juber
Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)
Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships
God is so good! Naida and I are so grateful for the many are a great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith.
friends at FFC who have expressed their loving concern through We have a variety of opportunities available that include:
cards, prayers and calls following my quintuple heart bypass Sundays | 9:15–10:30AM
surgery. I praise the Lord that I am recovering well. The HUB (ages 18-23) | Room 244
With heartfelt thanks, Herman Reeve STUDY: Life... relevant themes taught by the HUB staff
Connections (born in the 1970s) | Room 1224–1226
Our Food Pantry cupboards STUDY: Names of God: Grow closer to God by understanding His names
are bare. Can you help? Homebuilders (born in the 1960s) | Room 1250–1251
Food pantry Sunday is July 20. Many STUDY: Way of the Master: Learn how to impact the eternity of others
boxes have been distributed in recent weeks Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241
and our food supply is low. Can you help in STUDY: Revelation: The Apocalypse--book of blessing & cursing
replenishing it? Koinonia (all ages) | Room 1252–1253
The following items are needed: STUDY: Names of God: Grow closer to God by understanding His names
Small jars of peanut butter Muffin mixes Ezra (born in the 1940s) | Room 1118
Canned corn Canned fruit Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247
Canned tuna Dry cereal STUDY: Philippians: Experiencing joy in all circumstances
Macaroni & cheese mixes Spaghetti noodles Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105
Spaghetti sauce Boxed potato mixes Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255
Thanks in advance for your help in this ministry. STUDY: One anothers
W.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116
Come and hear from our workers in the STUDY: II Chronicles & Daniel: Develop Solomon’s wisdom and Daniel’s faith
Middle East Women (all ages) | Room 208
Fellowship Hall | Sunday, July 20 |10:45AM & 12:00PM Worship Team | Room 1125
We will again be offering two times for you to hear updates STUDY: James: Endurance through trials develops a mature faith
from our workers in the Middle East. Come at 10:45, hear a Prayer (all ages) | Room 100
report and then enjoy a great brunch. At noon we will offer a Ecclesiastes | Room 1238–1239 | Biblically Measured
meal and then a report. STUDY: Learn about life and faith from the wisest man who ever lived.
Get involved with what God is doing around the world!
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