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Guests!
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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

Baby Bottle Blessing Ministry of Care


Begins Today Goes On By Mike Rose, Senior Pastor
For those who would like to participate
in BBB you can pick up a baby bottle at the When Pastor Bill Green went to be
following locations: with the Lord, he left big shoes to fill.
For the past ten years he served the
• Auditorium Foyer church giving personal care to those
• West Entrance in the hospital and families grieving
• Franklin Hall the loss of loved ones. Although
• Backdoor (JH & SH room) we can never replace Pastor Bill,
we must continue the ministry he
• North Entrance performed. To this end I have asked
• Nursery Pastor Curt to change his role from
The bottles will be available after both Pastor of Young Adults to Pastor of
the Celebration and River worship services. Congregational Care. Pastor Curt
Each bottle is to be used as a prayer reminder and a bank. possesses the spiritual gifts and years
Your prayers and contributions will help AGAPE Pregnancy of experience needed to lead and
Center and Birthright, both pro-life agencies, continue to reach perform congregational care ministry.
women with unplanned pregnancies, ministering to their physical Not only will Pastor Curt perform the
and spiritual needs while saving the lives of babies. duties once held by Pastor Bill, he will also develop the ministry
Please take time today to stop at the AGAPE and Birthright to include counseling, weddings, recruitment, training and
table located in the foyer of the auditorium and Franklin Hall to supervision of congregational volunteers to provide personal care
view their displays. Literature is also available. ministry to First Federated Church. I’ve asked Pastor Curt to fill
The collection date for all bottles is Father’s Day, June 21, this role while he seeks God’s direction about future ministry. He
however, for those who wish to return their bottle before that date is excited about serving the church in this capacity. If you have
there will be someone available in Franklin Hall and auditorium questions about congregational care or have need this ministry
foyers beginning May 24. for yourself or family, you can contact Pastor Curt at 255.2122 or
Thank you for your participation in the cause of saving life. by email at CDegraaff@FirstFederated.org.

Alpha Session Concludes


with Celebration
The winter Alpha session concluded Monday evening with
a special celebration dinner and recognition of those who
completed the Alpha Course.
More than 50 people joined in this celebra-
tion of one of our biggest and best groups yet!
Now is the time for YOU to build and
deepen relationships with people you can
bring to the next Alpha session beginning in
September. This is an effective way to help
others learn about your faith.

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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
in the 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 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
invite you to join our church family.

If You Have Children, Visit the Children’s KZ Church


Ministry Registration Station A.E.D.
SW Entrance

2nd Floor
Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, loving M Men Restroom
W Women Restroom

Children’s Ministry staff. Our children’s programs provide qual-


ity care and learning for kids of all ages.
Cellular Phones & Pagers
If your child has not already been enrolled in our Children’s
Ministry, a quick visit to the Children’s Ministry Registration Thank you for turning off or muting your cell phone, pager and other electronic
Station will provide you with temporary security tags and give us devices during this morning’s worship service.
the information we need to effectively minister to your child. Assistive Listening Devices (Auditorium Only)
Infants & Preschool Children ALS devices are available for check-out at the Resource Center in the foyer.
Childcare and teaching are available during the 9:10 and 10:45 hour in the Nursery AED (Automated External Defibrillator)/First-aid
and Preschool Departments. Facilities for guests needing first aid, health counseling, and blood
Kindergarten–4th Grade pressure checks are provided by our Parish Nurses located in the
During the 9:10 hour, K–4th graders gather in the gym and then go to graded west hallway in Room 1117, Sundays, 10:30AM–Noon.
classroom groups for Bible learning and fun. Please contact an usher if you need immediate assistance.
K–4th graders attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, called KZ Lost and Found
Church, in room 240 at 10:45. 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.
Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade) Safety
Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:10 for a time of Xtreme
First Federated Church regards your safety as our highest priority. If you have any
learning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building.
concerns, please inform one of our ushers or staff. If a building emergency arises,
directions will be provided over the public address system.
Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults Recordings of Today’s Message
Groups for ADULTS and activities for YOUTH begin at 9:10AM and CD recordings of the morning message can be picked up immediately following the
10:45AM. Stop by the Welcome Center (or see inside today’s newspaper) to find out service at the Resource Center in the foyer for $3.
about each of the groups and how to get there. 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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MISSIONS NOTES
Sunday, May 10, 2009 | Happy Mother’s Day!
9:10amCelebration | 10:45amThe River | PASTO R MI K E ROSE
TI TLE : Rise Up and Bless Her

Urbana 09
College Students or High School Seniors
“The Word Became Flesh” Intervarsity’s 22nd Student Mis-
sions Conference, December 27-31, 2009, St. Louis, MO. More
information:www.urbana09.org. Best rate by June 30 $345. FFC
Missions will help with costs and transportation planning. If
interested contact John Porter in Missions office.

Missions Luncheon
Sunday, May 17
12-2pm
Fellowship Hall
Come hear how God is
working in China through
one of our workers living
there. We will also have
an update from Marabel
Kersey on her trip to
Pakistan and India with the
Parish Nurse ministry.

Short Term Mission Opportunity


Flagstaff Mission to the Navajos, July 11-18, 2009
We have supported Lenita Vetter for over 40 years in this
ministry. We will be delivering supplies for their Christmas give-
away and their sewing ladies.
We will be helping a Navajo
church in Arizona with work
projects around their build-
ing and also helping with a
children’s or youth program
while we are there. Some of the
projects include painting the
exterior of the two story church
and minor repairs. The cost
for the trip will be about $400.
This includes travel, lodging at the church and food. There will
be more details as time draws nearer. Start planning now and let
John Porter know if you are interested in coming along.

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ADULT GROUPS
Other Groups Sunday Mornings Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)
Experience, investigate, build and grow in your faith. We have Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships are
opportunities available during the week that include: a great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith. We
MOPS—Mothers of Pre-Schoolers have a variety of opportunities available that include:
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month | 9:00–11:00AM | Fellowship Hall Sundays | 9:10–10:25AM
$6 per meeting | Facilitators: Miriam Hager, 251.6964, & Lisa Rhodes, 274.0832 The HUB (ages 18-24) | Room 244
Men’s Softball Schedule The Channel/Connections (ages 25–35) | Room 215
All games are played at Campbell Park in Clive Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251
Tuesday, 5/19 | 6:15pm| Field R | FFC vs. Gloria Dei Lutheran Women (all ages) | Room 208
Tuesday, 5/19 | 7:15pm| Field R | FFC vs. Aldersgate United Methodist Men (all ages) | Room 210 | 8am(May only)
Sundays | 10:45AM–Noon
Women Circle Meetings Cornerstone (born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241
Visitors are always welcome. Come and join us as we study, Galilean (born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247
fellowship, learn about our missionaries and pray for the needs of all. Immanuel (born in the 1930s) | Room 1105
DEBORAH ......................................................................Tuesday, May 12 | 7:00PM Friendly Fellowship (born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255
First Federated Church | Room 108 W.H.O. (born before the 1920s) | Room 1116
Vicki Blair | 255.1266 Koinonia (all ages) | Room 1252–1253
ELIZABETH ............................................................... Thursday, May 14 | 12:30PM Ezra (all ages) | Room 1118
Jean Crabbs, 6588 NW 54th St., Johnston | 276.9788 Homebuilders (all ages) | Room 1250–1251
Prayer (all ages) | Room 100
ESTHER......................................................................... Thursday, May 14 | 7:00PM Ecclesiastes (all ages) | Room 1238–1239
Penny and Cyndi Murphy, 2001 47th St., DM | 277.2040 Worship | Room 1125
HANNAH ......................................................................Thursday, May 14 | 9:30AM Women (all ages) | Room 208
Happy Joe’s | 86th and Meredith Drive
June Jaehnel | 262.2500 Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00PM
MARTHA ....................................................................Thursday, May 14 | 12:30AM Join us in prayer, fellowship and fun as we connect with others
Carole Olson, 2909 87th Ct., Urb | 225.0186 and grow in our faith. We have a variety of opportunities avail-
RUTH .............................................................................Thursday, May 14 | 9:30AM able that include:
Happy Joe’s | 86th and Meredith Drive For All—Prayer Community
Linda Dusenbery | 278.4939 Ongoing | Rm 1244–1247 | Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose
SARAH .......................................................................... Tuesday, May 14 | 12:30PM For Women—Forever in Love with Jesus
Lois Grove, 3921 Mary Lynn Dr., Urb | 254.1141. 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
as the Bridegroom, the Bread of Life, the Lion of Judah and more. This is the third and
final installment in the Falling in Love with Jesus trilogy.
Card Ministry

WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Ongoing | 1:00-3:00PM | Rm 139 | Facilitator: Carol Fugere

Regular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noon


We prefer that items be submitted electronically!
E-Mail: NEWSPAPER@FirstFederated.org
All submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review by
the church staff. FFC reserves the right to edit submissions for length. Deacon of the Month
Disclaimer: Aaron Baugher, 255.2122 ext 139
First Federated Church does not claim to own any copyright privileges on items Our Deacons stand ready to help with the physical needs of the
printed in this newspaper, unless otherwise stated. All items published are members and attenders of this fellowship. Should you have a
quoted in good faith and believed to be free for circulation or public domain. short-term, emergency need, do not hesitate to call the church
Newspaper Staff: office and leave a message for the “Deacon of the Month.” This
Managing Editor ....................................John C. Stark (jstark@FirstFederated.org) ministry is made possible by your gifts to the Deacons’ Fund.
Production Artist ..........................................................Lynne McKee, Heidi Nelson Deaconess of the Month
Missions Editor .......................................................................................Jean Crabbs Donna Stanger | 963.1331
Prayer Bulletin Editor ............................................................................Julie Denger Our Deaconesses are available to the women of the church in
Printing ................................................................................................Karl Johnson areas of encouragement and spiritual support. If you need a
Folding, Cutting, & Distribution ......................... Robert W. Marean & Bob Hulling listening ear and someone to pray with you, please call Donna.

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PRAY FOR
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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

First Federated Church 5 Sunday, May 10, 2009


MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus Christ
FFC’s former Senior Pastor, Dr. Paul Nyquist, Matt & Rachelle Mayse
named 9th President of Moody Bible Mission Board: Youth for Christ
Institute on April 15 Location:
Dr. Paul Nyquist, 55, brings to Moody 19 years of successful Urbandale/Johnston, Iowa
ministry experience as a senior pastor of two vibrant churches in What do they do? Matt serves
Iowa and Nebraska, and eight years of organizational leadership Johnston and Urbandale
as the president and CEO Schools. The goal of YFC is
of Avant Ministries, an in- to reach young people every-
ternational missions agency where, working together with
based in Kansas City. His the local church and other
diverse background as a like-minded parties to raise
Senior Pastor, a college up life-long followers of Jesus. Matt formerly served for 12
professor and as a CEO of years as Student Ministry Pastor at Westchester Evangelical
an international mission Free Church here in Des Moines. Rachelle, the mother of
agency proved to be attrac- four, substitutes in the pre-school and elementary classrooms
tive to Moody. Through at Des Moines Christian School.
Paul Nyquist speaks at Moody April 15
his leadership at Moody,
Prayer Requests:
Nyquist will help to prepare the next generation of Christian
leaders to serve the world in missions, Christian education, • For opportunities to follow up with students this summer.
church ministry and evangelism. • For the planning of several events; having a couple of small
Pastor Paul served here at FFC from October 15, 1996 to groups; planning and working on ministry opportunities for
September 30, 2001. He left FFC to become president of Avant the fall.
Ministries, formerly Gospel Missionary Union. Avant connects • For a solid, sustained ministry to be established on each of
people with a passion for planting the church where it does not their campuses.
exist and has proved to be a leader in team based church planting
• For a student who lost his mother to a battle with cancer—
with 350 missionaries.
ask that he will respond to the only One who can comfort
Moody is the
and heal his pain.
oldest and largest
Bible College in • For a Muslim girl and boy who were very receptive to the
the world. It was Gospel recently.
started by D.L.
Moody in down-
Vic & Gwen
town Chicago as a Location: Closed Country
training school for What do they do? Vic and Gwen provide biblical training for
Christian workers Christians serving across cultures. They serve multiple
in 1886. Today agencies and organizations through workshop coordination,
it has over 2400 coaching and mentoring. They focus on working with emerg-
undergrad students, ing Asian organizations and facilitators as well as supporting
(Left to right) Carson, Sawyer, Natalie and Cheryl Nyquist 200 grad students established North American partner organizations working
and an aviation in the region.
school. Moody also has a large radio network (Moody Radio) Praises:
and a significant publishing arm. A second undergrad campus in
• For excellent meetings with almost all their partners in a
Spokane, Washington, is rapidly growing.
neighboring country.
Two of Paul and Cheryl’s sons, Carson and Sawyer, are cur-
rently enrolled at Moody. • For the completion of a __workbook—for those who volun-
teered to translate and adapt the material.
Prayer Requests:
Prayer Requests:
• For all the decisions that need to be made as they transition
to their new ministry June 1, 2009. • For facilitators and participants in a series of weekend work-
shops being held this month in a neighboring country.
• For the sale of their house in Kansas City.
• For Gwen as she trains children’s ministry workers; as she
• For their move to Chicago at the end of May.
coaches several people in life-coaching studies on a regular
• For wisdom in finding a suitable place downtown near the basis.
campus to allow Cheryl to be involved with the women
• Wisdom for Vic as he is on the phone and Skype each week
students.
with ministry friends across Asia.
• For Avant as they search for a new president and CEO.
First Federated Church 6 Sunday, May 10, 2009
In May
Hangtimes Paul/Timothy Bowl-A-Rama May 24
May 10—None. Hang w/your mom 7th–12th Grades
May 17—None Hang w/ your families We are switching this event from a beach party to a night
May 24—Bowling of bowling. Come hang with the new 7th graders AND enjoy a
May 31—Hangtime at Steve’s (Epps) great time of bowling, food, fun and more! COST: $5 per person
(We’ll cover the rest)
Today: New 7th Grade – Parent Lunch May 24
Spend some quality time with your mom!
Parents of upcoming 7th graders – join us for a pizza lunch
This Week: after 10:45 AM worship service May 24 and get a quick Heirborn
Wednesday Night | May 13 | 6:30–8:00pm youth group 101. We’ll get to know one another and answer any
Open mic night! questions you may have. RSVP’s are helpful so we have enough
pizza for your family!
What’s Going On? Are You Smarter Than a 7th Grader? May 31
Dodge Ball Mondays | 6:30–8:00PM The new 7th graders move into the junior high ministry and
Attention, Parents of Seniors the gloves are off. Jump into a parody of the famous game show
We need pictures of your teens to include in the Graduate and see who will win the challenge, the new 7th graders or the
service on June 7th. We need one baby, one hobby/interest new 8th graders. This is going to be hilarious!
(could be from childhood or high school years), and one senior Are You Smarter Than a 9th Grader? May 31
photo. Please turn these photos in to Howie by May 17 (you are Are you smarter than a freshman? While the junior high
welcome to e-mail them: mhowland@firstfederated.org). All competes, the senior high will have a competition of its own as
pictures will be returned. the new 9th graders stand against the 10th, 11th and 12th graders.
Congratulations Andrew Bush!
Because of his outstanding qualities in the area of character, In June
service, leadership, and scholarship, Grandview Park Baptist Grad Banquet/Service June 7
School honored Andrew Bush as he was inducted in tothe Come celebrate 18 years of accomplishment – You are gradu-
National Honor Society. ating and we want to send you off with prayer and lots of celebra-
tion. We will have a Graduate Recognition service at 10:45AM
(River Service) Join us for a special grad banquet for parents and
their grads that evening at 7PM. Parents are encouraged to attend
both events. Check with Pastor Howie about photos needed for
both events & RSVP ASAP!

Upcoming
Mexico Mission Trip Meetings
Here are the meeting dates for the Mexico trip. Attendance is
mandatory. All meetings are 12:30-2PM in the Backdoor unless
otherwise specified. May 17, 31| June 7, 14
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
could help me organize/train – I am open to that too! Cost: $125
GOT A WORK PROJECT? entry fee – due ASAP. See Howie this week if you are interested.
Put us to work! Those going on the upcoming mission
trip to Mexico (over 50 participants) need to raise $875
each. Work projects are needed to help earn their support.
Teams will be available on Saturdays, 8:00 AM –5:00 PM. Please
contact Susan Rushing at 771.4782 for details. Your support
is greatly appreciated.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
KZ Church Love Preschoolers and Their Moms?
When is the “good” guy the bad guy and You may be just the person we’re looking for! You could be
the “bad” guy the good guy? Today in KZ our next Moppets Coordinator. The Coordinator oversees the
Church we talked about the Parable of the Moppets program for preschool children while their moms enjoy
Pharisee and the Tax Collector. We learned the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) program twice a month on
that God cares about what’s in our hearts, Tuesday mornings during the school year. For more information,
not what the outside of us might look like. contact Miriam Hager at 251.6964.
How do you work on keeping the heart look-
ing good? Read your Bible and pray everyday for starters! Which summer team are YOU going to join?
Baseball, football, soccer, basketball. . . all require a team
Lazer Sports Camp ’09 effort to make them successful. Our Children’s Ministry operates
June 22-26 on the same principle. Each Sunday a
Have you signed up? There’s team of 65 – 70 players gather to carry
just one more week to sign up at out the game plan of ministering to our
the discounted sports camp rate! kids here at FFC. That’s a big team!
Stop by the table in the south hall Our summer season of serving begins
today and pick up a registration June 7 and we have many opportunities
form. for you to join the game. Do you miss snuggling with babies? Has
Each day of camp will include it been awhile since you’ve heard the lisping voice of a 2 year old
solid athletic training from coaches and athletes, as well as sing “Jesus Loves Me?” Is God nudging you to share His truths
dynamic speakers, Bible studies and much more. to a 6 year old who asking lots of questions??? NOW is your time
Sports camp choices include soccer, cheerleading, tae kwon to step up to the plate!
do and baseball (ages 6-12) and basketball (ages 8-12). The cost We’re recruiting star players for all of the following teams:
is $35 if paid by May 22 or $45 on or after May 23. This includes nursery, preschool, elementary, preteen and our special needs
a camp t-shirt and water bottle. classroom. Want more info? Contact Sherri Stufflebeem in the
For more information, call 255.2122. Children’s Department. 515.255.2122. She can let you know just
where your name should be on the player roster!

Remodeling in Room 152 is almost complete!


This is the future home of our KZ Church and
Junior High Ministries.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday Night Meal
Meals will resume this fall on Wednesday nights. MOPS This Week
Tuesday, May 12 | 9-11:15am
60 Plus Tuesday, May 19 Fellowship Hall
10:30am| Program in Franklin Hall Our topic is Fitness
12:00pm| Lunch in Fellowship Hall
Our program this month will be the
fourth and final movie in the series we’ve May
been watching. It is called “The Prodigal Choir Informational Meeting (2:00PM | Choir Room)................................................17
Planet”. The end-times saga continues. In Oakridge Neighborhood Kids’ Fishing (Waterworks Park) ................................ 30
a world devastated by nuclear holocaust, a small underground June
resistance network battles the terrifying empire of the antichrist. NICHE Conference (Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators) ..................................5–6
Our lunch will be BBQ meatballs, cheesy potatoes, green Neighborhood Flyer Distribution & Prayer Walk..........................................10
bean casserole, salad and dessert. Cost: $3 per person. Capital Park Mexico Mission Ministry ...............................................................13
To make your reservation call Colleen at the church office, Mexico Missions Trip ....................................................................................... 19–28
255.2122, no later than noon on Friday, May 15. Father’s Day Service (Special Guest: Chris Creighton, Drake University) ............................21
Sports Camp (Tower Park).................................................................................... 22–26
Oakridge Fish Outing
May 30 | DSM Water Works Park July
Join us in taking the Oakridge kids Splash Party................................................................................................................19
fishing, May 30, at Water Works Park. Arts Camp ............................................................................................................27–31
Last year we took 45 kids fishing and they
had a great time. This is a great outreach
August
Oakridge Back to School .........................................................................................8
for kids. To volunteer contact Darrin Church Picnic at FFC............................................................................................... 30
Niday 237-8268 or dtniday_00@yahoo.
com September
Drake Day ....................................................................................................................13
Beaverdale Parade ...................................................................................................19

Thank You Wednesday Night Meal Servants!


On May 6, a special dinner was prepared for those who faithfully served this year providing meals on Wednesday nights here at the church.

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SUNDAY MORNINGS OTHER NEWS
Sympathy
9:10–10:25AM Our sympathy is extended to those in our church family who
Celebration Service | Auditorium have lost a loved one recently:
Concurrent children, youth and adult ministry programming Joan Bales at the death of her husband, Carl, on April 30
• *Infant & Preschool | Nursery and Preschool area Eric Kohlsdorf at the death of his father, Robert Kohlsdorf,
• *K–4th Sunday School | Drop off in gym on April 26
• Xtreme AM (Grade 5–6) | Room 205
Food Pantry Sunday is May 17.
• Heirborn (7th–12th Grade) | The Backdoor The following items are needed at this time:
• Adult Muffin mixes
College (The HUB) | Room 244
Peanut butter
Connections/Channel ABF | Room 215
Homebuilders ABF | Room 1250–51 Canned fruit
Women’s ABF | Room 208 Boxes of crackers
Men | Room 210 | 8AM (May only) Pudding & jello mixes

10:45–Noon
Thanks in advance for your generosity.

First Federated Choir Meeting


The River at First Federated Church | Franklin Hall By Travis and Beth Wilkins
Concurrent children, youth and adult ministry programming Join us for an informational meeting about the upcoming
• *Infant & Preschool | Nursery and Preschool area plans for the First Federated Choir.
• *KZ Church (Kindergarten–4th grade) | Room 240 Who: All singers
• 5th & 6th Grade | Attend River service with family What: Choir Meeting
If parents are attending an ABF at 10:45 please contact Sherri When: Sunday, May 17th, at 2:00PM
Stufflebeem for possible options. Where: Choir Room
• Heirborn (7th–12th Grade) | Attend River service The choir will be resuming practice and performance in the
Contact Michael Howland for other possible options. near future. We need singers to be part of this ministry. We
• Adult welcome singers of all abilities and backgrounds to be a part of
Homebuilders ABF | Room 1250-51 this ensemble.
Cornerstone ABF | Room 1240-41 It is our goal to rehearse once a month and sing once a month
Ezra ABF | Room 1118 in the 9:10 service. Please consider being part of this ministry.
Koinonia ABF | Room 1252-1253 Join us at the meeting to find out more about this opportunity.
Galilean ABF | Room 1244-1247
Immanuel ABF | Room 1105 Volunteer Opportunity
Friendly Fellowship ABF | Room 1254-1255
“Do you like meeting and serving other people? Do you want
W.H.O. ABF | Room 1116
Women’s ABF | Room 208
to share your enthusiasm for our church with visitors?
Worship ABF | Room 1125 We are looking for a few new members for our greeting and
Ecclesiastes Elective | Room 1238-1239 coffee team at The River. If you are available a couple of times
per month before the 10:45 service to help in providing a great
*Children’s Ministry programming will run concurrently with each worship service first impression (as well as encouraging our regular attendees),
and be scheduled for the full hour and 15 minutes. There will be no children’s please check the box on the Care and Communication card
dismissal from either service. regarding River greeters and servers.”
At 10:25, parents of Kindergarten–4th grade will pick up their children from their
classrooms. The KZ church room will open at 10:40. Financial Report
Attendance 5/3/09 General Fund Offering
Celebration 9:10AM ...................... 520 Last Week
The River 10:45AM ....................... 357 Weekly Need ........................ $34,419
Budgeted Missions: Offering ................................ $29,498
Year to Date: 9/1/08–present Shortage...............................($4,921)
Need ................................... $189,808 Year to Date: 9/1/08–present
Offering .............................. $164,961 Need ................................$1,204,665
Shortage............................ ($24,847) Offering ............................$1,121,837
Mortgage Shortage............................ ($82,828)
Current Balance ....................$53,367
Next Payment May 25

First Federated Church 10 Sunday, May 10, 2009

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