Welcome

Guests!
Please see page two
for important information
about today’s service and
how to get the most out of
your visit with us.
4801 FRANKLIN AVENUE DES MOINES, IOWA 50310 515.255.2122 WWW.FIRSTFEDERATED.ORG

Introducing… ”The River at FFC”

By Curt De Graaff, Pastor of Young Adult Ministries
The Des Moines River is a focal point in the life of our city. As a tributary of the Mississippi,
it snakes its way 525 miles from its forked sources in southern Minnesota to its termination at
Keokuk. Along the way, it draws resources from the Boone and Raccoon Rivers but shares its
bounty in the reservoirs found at Saylorville Lake and Lake Red Rock near Pella.
In a like manner, the image of the river is prominently displayed on the pages of Scripture.
Spanning the Paradise of Eden in Genesis to the
Paradise of the New Jerusalem in Revelation,
the natural description gives way to the spiritual
application. Rivers are places of refreshment, sus-
tenance, peace and abundance. Rivers are places to
gather and worship. Fresh water rivers are a picture
of the regenerating Christ (John 7:37-38). Oh, to
drink deeply of Him!
While fully supporting and celebrating the other
service expressions of our church, “The River
at FFC” is designed to cut a distinct channel for
those looking for a fresh-water worship experience.
Please understand, this is more than just a change
in music styles. Our objective is participatory
interaction that provides opportunities to connect
with God and others in life-transforming ways.
During this month of July, we are providing a
preview of this service. In fact, we are featuring
preview | sundays in July | 10:45am | auditorium
an emphasis on our freedom from legalism, from
addictions, from obsessions and from separa-
“The River at FFC” tions—all explained from Romans 7-8. Today, our focus is on freedom from the law. Our prayer is
is designed to that each of us will move past the constraints of modern highway churchianity to the course-chang-
ing power of river life—a life that cannot be contained.
cut a distinct channel As the Pharisees of the New Testament illustrated, legalism drives its converts into the man-
for those looking for made canal of the external, the critical, and the judgmental. Legalism enslaves and kills! But the
a “fresh-water river of grace releases, revives, restores, and renews. Join us today for the first of many journeys
down this river of life. Our official voyage begins this fall in the Chapel.
worship experience”

Bzzzzzzzzzzzzz…
Wed. July 9 | 6PM | Tower Park
Buzz on over for a fun time of fellowship and outreach to
our neighbors. The Takin’ It To The Streets event is a wonder-
ful time to bring your friends to a fun event. We will have hot
dogs and other snacks and show a popular family-friendly
movie. Take this opportunity to build on the momentum of
Motor Fest, and bring a friend for a fun time!
Bring your a blanket, lawn chair, and some bug spray!
*No Concerts of Prayer July 9

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 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
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recently started attending First Federated Church, we cordially
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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

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Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving

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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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Mark Lanz to Speak
Traditional Service | Sundays in July | 8:00AM
Summer is typically a vacation season for many people and
the Rose family is no exception. Pastor Mike will be taking a
little break from preaching during the month of July and, as you
read on Page 1, Pastor Curt will be delivering the message during
the 10:45 service as we preview the contemporary service before
its official debut. Tom Brown and Terry Stark will continue to
lead worship at the traditional service at 8:00 and Mark Lanz
will be the guest speaker each week.
Mark and his wife Jane have been members of FFC for about
a year now. Mark has been a pastor for over 20 years and has
served in a number of Christian & Missionary Alliance churches.
If you haven’t had a chance to get to know him yet, this is a
wonderful opportunity to listen and learn from someone who has
chosen to make his church home among us.
Mark has a four part sermon series titled “The Principles of the
King” planned for July. You won’t want to miss a single Sunday.
Week 1 Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
Week 2 Happy are the Sad
Week 3 Blessed are the Gentle
Week 4 Satisfied are the Hungry
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
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.
First Federated Church
Actively Persevering
By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries
“Yellow means clear the intersection.” Those words of
wisdom came from my high school driver’s ed instructor. He
stressed that the yellow light doesn’t mean “caution” but to take
action to get through the intersection if you cannot stop before
you get into it.
Last week, Pastor Mike stressed the same thing in talking
about perseverance. He indicated that there are times we get
into the middle of some spiritual activity,—in the middle of the
intersection and realize that God is not in it with us.
Those times call for active perseverance. At those times we
need to clear the intersection. A friend sent me the following
from a devotional that speaks to this:
Don’t be ashamed to back off if you get out in the
middle of something and find that God is not in it. Just be
secure enough to simply say, “I thought this was of God,
but it’s not, so I am not going to do it anymore.” You can
apologize to others if you caused them any trouble or
confusion. But there is no shame in quickly admitting that
you were wrong. It is more important not to perpetuate a
mistake than it is to keep people from thinking you were
wrong. Don’t be afraid to say, “I didn’t hear from God.”
As Pastor Mike mentioned, a great way to help you hear
from God and understand how He wants to direct you is by
spending daily time reading the Bible. If you are not traveling
this road, now is a great time to begin. See the 2008 Bible Read-
ing Challenge on our website (www.firstfederated.org/index.
php/blog/more/2008_bible_reading_challenge/), to see several
tools to help you do this.
Regardless of where you are in your spiritual journey—well
on the road to consistent growth or trying to find the right
vehicle, spending daily time reading the Bible will provide direc-
tion for the trip.
3 Sunday, July 6, 2008
 ADULT GROUPS
Sunday Mornings | 9:15AM July Circle Meetings Locations
Groups for All Ages Visitors are always welcome. Come and join us as we study,
See the Adult Sunday brochure for complete listing or below. fellowship and hear about our missionaries.
DEBORAH ............................................................................Thursday, July 10 | 7PM
Concerts of Prayer Marabel Kersey, 33648 Overton Circle, Adel, 834.2001
Wednesday Evenings | 6:30–8:00PM | Room 108 ELIZABETH ................................................................... Thursday, July 10 | 9:30AM
*Not meeting 7/9. Joins us for Film & Franks! Jan McCourt, 5488 Longview Ct. Unit B, Johnston, 986.7132
ESTHER ......................................................................... Thursday, July 10| 12:30PM
The HUB (18–30 years old)
HUB
Sundays at 9:15AM—Come up to the HUB
for worship, food and fellowship and stay
for a study lead by the Hub Staff. SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING
Sunday at 6PM - Ultimate Frisbee on the east lawn!
Happy Joe’s, 86th & Meredith, Edith Underwood, 978.5576
HANNAH ......................................................................Thursday, July 10 | 12:30PM
Rose Marie Pawlewski, 3707 SW 28th St., Des Moines, 287.1291
MARTHA ..............................................................................Friday, July 11 | 9:30AM
Monday at 7:00PM—Ladies’ Bible study Mildred Barnes, 781.1482, Salad Luncheon,
Tuesday at 7:00PM—Men’s Bible study Guest: Peg McCracken, Missionary
RUTH .............................................................................Thursday, July 10 | 12:30PM
to sing or play!
HUB
Wednesday at 7:15PM—Band practice—open to anyone who wants

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SINGLES AGE 18 TO TWENTY-SOMETHING

Naida Reeve, 1489 NW 92nd St., Clive, 225.2715
SARAH ................................................................................ Tuesday, July 8 | 7:00PM
Mary Bleadorn, 1917 47th St., Des Moines, 279.2637

Flood Relief Work Team…

Can YOU help?
First Baptist Church – Waverly, IA
• First Baptist Church in Waverly, IA sustained
extensive flood damage several weeks ago.
FFC members, Travis & Beth Wilkins are FFC members and Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)
part of our Young Adult Ministry. Travis’s dad is the Pastor Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships
of this church. are a great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith.
We have a variety of opportunities available that include:
• The majority of cleanup at the church is completed. They are
awaiting work permits to continue the re-building efforts. Sundays | 9:15–10:30AM
The HUB (ages 18-23) | Room 244
When the permits are secured we would like to schedule
STUDY: Life... relevant themes taught by the HUB staff
date(s) to work at First Baptist.
Connections (born in the 1970s) | Room 1224–1226
Des Moines metro area STUDY: Names of God: Grow closer to God by understanding His names
• John Porter is working with the Commission on Aging on Homebuilders (born in the 1960s) | Room 1250–1251
local opportunities here in the Des Moines metro. STUDY: Way of the Master: Learn how to impact the eternity of others
Would you like to serve on a flood relief work team? Please Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241
contact John Porter at the church office to let him know of your STUDY: Revelation: The Apocalypse--book of blessing & cursing
interest, 255.2122. Koinonia (all ages) | Room 1252–1253
STUDY: Names of God: Grow closer to God by understanding His names
Takin’ It to the Streets Happenin’ Every Week Ezra (born in the 1940s) | Room 1118
Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247
JULY STUDY: Philippians: Experiencing joy in all circumstances
Saturdays, July–August | Oakridge Weekends
Oakridge Neighborhood | Sherri Stufflebeem, SStufflebeem@FirstFederated.org Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105
Wednesday, July 9 | Film & Franks Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255
Tower Park | Team, Info@FirstFederated.org STUDY: One anothers

Sunday, July 13 | Splash Party W.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116
Clive Aquatic Center | Sherri Stufflebeem, SStufflebeem@FirstFederated.org STUDY: II Chronicles & Daniel: Develop Solomon’s wisdom and Daniel’s faith

M-F, July 14-18 | Heroes Arts Camp Women (all ages) | Room 208
First Federated Church | Sherri Stufflebeem, SStufflebeem@FirstFederated.org Men (all ages) | Room 210
STUDY: Old Testament characters
T-W-Th, July 29-31 | Back Yard Club
The Keizers’ Back Yard, 344 Palomino Pkwy, Des Moines 50320 Worship Team | Room 1125
Sherri Stufflebeem, SStufflebeem@FirstFederated.org STUDY: James: Endurance through trials develops a mature faith
Prayer (all ages) | Room 100
Ecclesiastes | Room 1238–1239 | Biblically Measured
STUDY: Learn about life and faith from the wisest man who ever lived.

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 A Change in Course for the River
basicBy Joecolor
one Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries
version
As you read on Page 1, First Federated Church is committed 10:45 hour to include 3rd and 4th graders. 5th and 6th graders
to offering a new style of worship in addition to our current will be invited to serve on a special Kids Crew team during KZ
traditional and Church. This will give parents of young children who would
blended services. naturally be attracted to worship at The River the opportunity to
In discussions do so, being confident that their children also are experiencing
about this interac- awesome ministry at their own level. (Parents will be receiving
tive, energetic additional information in the mail regarding these changes.) In
worship service, addition, all our regular ABF classes are still available at 9:15
the consensus was that young adults, those with and without chil- so no one has to choose between The River and the small group
b&w dren,
versionare most likely to be drawn to this service and that 10:45 settings that build relationships.
was more likely to be a suitable time. When this service officially The goal is to offer a ministry schedule that is most effective
begins, there will be two separate worship services at 10:45, the in reaching people and helping them establish an eternal relation-
blended service in the auditorium and The River in the chapel. ship with Jesus. Creating three distinctively different worship
Along with this change in the worship schedule, the Children’s services enhances the opportunities to make this happen.
Ministry will be expanding KZ (Kids Zone) Church during the

Chapel
Carpet Removal | June 28, 2008

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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
Our Encouragement (In the Hospital, Upcoming Surgery/Procedures, Partial List of the Ongoing Needs of Our Members &
“O Lord, you have Regular Attenders)
examined my heart and Pray for Those Who Serve our Church
know everything about me.
You know when I sit down
or stand up. You know my
thoughts even when I’m far
away...You go before me
and follow me. You place
your hand of blessing on my
head. Such knowledge is too
wonderful for me, too great
for me to understand!”
Psalms 139:1-2, 6

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 MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus Christ
Kurt & Kathy Ritz Leroy & Debbie Zumack
Mission Board: Campus Cru- Mission Board: Greater Europe
sade for Christ Mission
Location: Pearland, Texas Location: Lille, France
What do they do? The Ritzes What do they do? The Zumacks
are involved in discipleship, are church planters in an area
leading students and min- with a large population of Mus-
istry at Rice University in lims and young people. Leroy
Houston. Students there are intellectual as almost half were is part of a pastoral team and
either the valedictorian or salutatorian of their senior class in is responsible for pastoral visits, preaching, leading prayer
high school. Kurt seeks to engage their intellect in the areas meetings, directing a house church, prison chaplaincy, as
of apologetics and in-depth Bible study. Kathy is the daugh- well as developing a project for starting a daughter church.
ter of Daryl and Darlene Adams. Prayer Requests:
Prayer Requests: • Praise for Leroy’s training in Islam.
• For the Houston summer ministry made up of mostly Rice • Pray for outreach as there is a significant immigrant commu-
students. nity, yet there is very little evangelism going on amidst these
• For their outreaches, that their deeds and service would be communities.
God-honoring. • For the recruitment of workers to reach these people groups
• That evangelistic witness would be both challenging and and plant churches.
loving, leading many to consider the life-changing Gospel of • For the Grace Network of churches from the St. Louis area
Jesus. that are sending a work team to renovate their future worship
• That the students would grow greatly in their walks this building.
summer and their lives would reflect a maturing in the Lord • Ask for workers from September 27 to October 11, 2008—
and a growing trust in Him. no experience necessary.
• For getting the word out to people about the opportunity to • For 5 more people to fill out the team by early August.
join their team and that they would find some new support-
ers. Steve & Pat
Closed Country
Mike & Brenda McCalley
What do they do? Serving as Area Director, Steve searches for
Mission Board: Campus Crusade for
open doors in a restrictive environment where many pay a
Christ
costly price for their faith. Through prayer, meeting with
Location: Poulsbo, Washington national and foreign missionaries and serving in economic
What do they do? Mike and Brenda development, this couple seeks to reach fourteen minority
are involved in evangelism and tribal groups who do not yet contain a single believer. Eigh-
discipleship with the Epic Part- teen groups have believers who are being used to reach their
ners ministry, targeted towards neighbors.
unreached people groups who Prayer Requests:
have little or no written language. Epic uses story-telling
• For Pat who came to the US for pituitary surgery last month.
techniques to translate 40–60 Bible stories specifically for
Now she awaits a second phase treatment of the remaining
each people group, giving them an oral Bible in their own
tumor in the blood vessels. Pray this will eliminate the re-
language. McCalleys recruit and administer for Epic Part-
maining tumor.
ners.
• For Pat to have relief from constant pain and fatigue.
Prayer Requests:
• Praise that local church-planting partners report an ongoing
• Praise for Brenda’s recent trip to a Muslim land where
move of God’s Spirit.
their team visited a women’s prison, leper colony, several
churches, a hospital and sewing centers. • Praise that 4 of 14 minority groups have been presented with
the Gospel for the first time.
• Pray that handcraft centers will become viable businesses-
places of spiritual and economic hope for women. • Ask for open hearts and ears.
• Pray villagers will come to know Jesus—there is much fear • For the growing Church in their country.
of, and repression by, the Islamic leaders in the village.
• For the distribution of StoryRunners translation of God’s
stories into the local language.

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Hangtimes
July 6—None 4th of July
weekend
M-FUGE | July 20–27
We’re only 14 days away! Make sure you have your passports
July 13th—SPLASH Party 7th–12th Grades and support letters turned in today as well as any remaining
July 20th—Softball money due.
July 27th – Soccer in the Park
M-FUGE Meeting
In July We will have a brief Q&A meeting Sunday, July 13,
Tonight: 12–12:30PM. We will make sure all questions are answered and
No Hangtime scheduled, 4th of July weekend that everyone is on the same page for our trip the following week.
Amazing Race: Season 2 | July 11| 6PM Parents, chaperones and teen participants should all plan to attend.
Is your team ready? We need your team to consist of 1 parent, M-Fuge Commisioning
1 visitor, 1 person you don’t normally hang out with, YOU and a Sunday, July 13, the M-Fuge team will be commissed in the
friend of your choice. Last year this was a tremendous outreach 10:45AM worship serve. All team members should be prepared to
and lots of first time visitors came. Let’s reach out once again come on stage to be prayed for.
and have a blast doing it! We need volunteers: Let Howie know if
you would be able to host an event or be available at a location to Items to Bring
hand out clues as teams arrive! We need your help in bringing in supplies for Canada. The
FFC Splash Party | Clive Aquatic Center organization, M-Fuge, is not allowed to ship items to camp like
July 13 | 6:15-8:15PM we do in the States. The items below are things that can be used
BE THERE! It’s free and it is easily one of the most fun while we are in Canada as well as things that can be left behind
church fellowships we have. Remember the one-pieces! to bless the work and the churches M-fuge works with.
Backyard Clubs/Camps To Serve In: This is an easy way you can be a part of our work and minis-
Gifted in the arts? Perhaps you could help serve with the try in Canada.
VBS Material Gator Aid powder mix
Children’s Ministry at their Heroes! Arts Camp, July 14–18.
Pre-Sweetened Kool-Aid paper plates
The Children’s ministry is also conducting two Backyard Bible brown paper sacks for crafts beads (power bracelet color
Clubs and could use teens to help serve at any/either club events. beads, and other various colors
Dates are July 29–31, Aug 11–13. Sign up in the Backdoor or for extra bracelets)
see Howie or Sherri if you can serve. construction paper pipe cleaners
(can be used as bracelets)
In August tape (scotch, masking, duck) markers (both for coloring and
Worlds Of Fun/Oceans Of Fun | Aug. 14 & 15 Sharpies of various colors)
poster board googly eyes
Join us for an awesome trip to both parks! Cost $100 for both glue (glue sticks are better) ziploc bags (small)
parks. This includes a meal each day and covers parking costs, confetti pieces cotton balls
GAS, drinks, etc… We will stay overnight at a local church. animal balloons animal balloon pumps
Meet at the church at 6:30AM to carpool down to KC! We need grease crayons (in place of actual
LOTS of adult drivers! face paint..works great)

Chapel
April 24, 2008

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 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Just ONE more week until…
Back Yard Bible Clubs
Back Yard Fun! Heroes!
Music, Crafts, Snacks,
Games & More Arts Camp
Making a difference for God
July 29–31 | The Keizers’ Back Yard
344 Palomino Pkwy, Des Moines 50320 Drama, Set Design, Tech Team, Music
August 11–13 | Location TBD (vocal with choreography)
Cost: Free! Monday, July 14–Friday, July 18
Daily 9:00AM–12:00PM
Ages 6–12 (some age restrictions apply)
New Arrival Cost: $30
Congratulations to Matt and Cristin To register or obtain more information call the Children’s
Watrous on the June 2 birth of their daughter Ministry office, 255.2122.
Callista Corene. Callista joined big sister
Rachael and will certainly be a delight to great-grandfather Bill Workshop Descriptions for Campers
Metcalfe. Welcome, little one, to the Federated family!
Drama
Drama, or acting out Biblical stories and plays, is one of the
Financial Report most effective tools for teaching Kingdom lessons. This track is
General Fund Offering intended to prepare children to minister to others through drama.
Attendance 06/29/08 Children will learn how to act, read scripts, and use vocal tech-
8:00AM ....................................... 272 Last Week
niques to become characters in a play. Drama is a wonderful tool
10:45AM ...................................... 732 Weekly Need ........................$34,889 for worship, and through this track children can also be trained to
Budgeted Missions: Offering ....................….…$29,187 help in children’s worship time by acting out plays. Theater is an
Year to Date: 9/1/07-present Shortage..................…..…($5,702) excellent resource for teaching Biblical truth.
Need ................................... $230,414 Year to Date: 9/1/07-present For 6–12 Year Olds Unlimited Class Size
Offering ...............................$233,117 Need ................................. $1,535,116
Overage .................................. $2,703 Offering ...........................$1,441,936 Set Design
Shortage......................... ....($93,180) Stage Set Design and Basic Set Construction will teach at-
Mortgage tendees to design a stage set and props based on the drama script
Current Balance ..................$725,223 being used by the Drama class. The workshop will brainstorm
Next Payment July 25 design ideas, plan a stage set and props, and then construct,
paint, and create it! This will be a fun, hands-on class focused on

WEEKLY NEWSPAPER
learning creative, yet simple techniques for crafting and finishing
a stage set for a drama.
For 9–12 Year Olds Class Size: 12
Regular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noon
We prefer that items be submitted electronically! Vocals with choreography
E-Mail: NEWSPAPER@FirstFederated.org “Sing to the Lord!” This track will explore worship through
All submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review by the gift of voice. Children will learn to sing along with vocal
the church staff. FFC reserves the right to edit submissions for length. tracks, learn vocal exercises and proper singing techniques and,
if time permits, learn some harmony. Children will learn chore-
Disclaimer: ography that will make the music more meaningful.
First Federated Church does not claim to own any copyright privileges on items For 6–12 Year Olds Class Size: 12
printed in this newspaper, unless otherwise stated. All items published are
quoted in good faith and believed to be free for circulation or public domain. Media
Newspaper Staff: Churches today use the media of PowerPoint during their
Managing Editor ....................................John C. Stark (jstark@FirstFederated.org) Sunday and weekday services. This track is designed to train
Production Artist ................................................................................ Lynne McKee future media technicians. Students will have the opportunity to
learn how to create a PowerPoint presentation that can be used
Missions Editor .......................................................................................Jean Crabbs
by the church during the worship service or during a Children’s
Prayer Bulletin Editor ............................................................................Julie Denger Ministry program. This is a great class for children who want to
Printing ................................................................................................Karl Johnson develop their creative talents using computer and technical skills.
Folding, Cutting, & Distribution ......................... Robert W. Marean & Bob Hulling For 11–12 year olds Class Size: 4
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 OTHER NEWS
Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who
have lost loved ones recently:
Pat Wallerstedt at the death of her brother, Bill Byers, on June 26.

Thank You
On behalf of my mom, I would like to say a heartfelt THANK
YOU to those who prayed for her recovery, sent cards, love gifts
and/or did acts of kindness after the loss of her home in the
Parkersburg tornado. Jan Mudderman

UPCOMING EVENTS
July
The River Preview (Sundays in July | 10:45AM) ............................................. 6, 13, 20, 27
Film & Franks (Tower Park) .............................................................................................9
Splash Party (Clive Aquatic Center) ..................................................................................13
Heroes Arts Camp (for ages 6–12) ...................................................................... 14–18 Special Canada Mission Trip Offering – July 6
Back Yard Club (The Keizers’ Back Yard, 344 Palomino Pkwy, Des Moines) ..................... 29–31 The youth mission trip to Kingston in Ontario, Canada is just
two weeks away and we need your help to raise the remaining
August funds needed to finance this trip. Although Canada is our closest
Contemporary Service Kick-Off (Chapel | Sundays | 10:45AM) ...............................TBD
Back Yard Club (TBD) ........................................................................................... 11–13 neighbor, the cost of getting there and providing ministry is still
Hillis Elementary Work Day ..................................................................................15 high. We made the commitment to go several months ago and
Oakridge Back to School (Oakridge Neighborhood) ....................................................17 have been working diligently to earn our way through letters to
Congregational Meeting | Budget (Chapel | Sunday | 6:00PM)................................ 24 friends and family, work projects, and personal funds. This trip,
however, seems to come with special challenges:
• Remember the winter that wouldn’t end? Our late spring
delayed many work projects that usually start by April.
• Seven original members of the team dropped out for various
reasons. Our deposits to M-fuge were based on early com-
mitments and are nonrefundable.
God has been faithful and provided enthusiastic replacements,
adults as well as teens, for those who dropped out. The Missions
Council has committed their support to the late-comers to help
them reach their goal and we are asking your help in providing
the additional financing they need in such a short time.
We ask that you pray about giving to support this team and the
Splash Party ministry they will do in Canada. If the Lord leads you to give,
Sunday, July 13 | 6:15-8:15PM | Clive Aquatic Center please write “M-fuge” in the box marked “Other” on your offer-
It’s water fun for the entire family and it’s FREE! Grab your ing envelope and indicate the amount of your gift.
rubber ducky, invite a carload of friends and come along! These special gifts will be gathered today in our morning
worship services. Next Sunday we will commission the 41-
member team during the 10:45 worship service and they will

Concerts of Prayer
Wednesday Evenings
depart on July 20 with buses loaded full of eager workers, tools
and materials for ministry, and lots of snacks.
We thank FFC for the faithful support through prayer and
6:30–8:00PM
finances that have been given to youth missions over the years.
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You are a blessing to each team member and we pray that they
*Not meeting 7/9 will be a blessing to the people they meet on this trip as well.
Joins us for Film & Franks!

First Federated Church 10 Sunday, July 6, 2008