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Volume 10 Number 51
Hands & Feet
By John Porter, Director of Missions and Local Outreach
We are blessed at FFC to have people who enjoy putting theirspiritual gifts and talents into action. We had over 120 individu-als sign up to serve as “Hands & Feet” to meet the 13 specificrequests we focused on. Needless to say, we could not put all of you to work, but we accomplished and even surpassed our goals.Thank you for your willingness to serve!
Takin’ It to the Streets
With the end of the school year and summer coming, we aregearing up for another Takin’ it to the Streets outreach and wouldlike to encourage each of you to choose from the opportunitiesthat will be available including:• Oakridge fishing• Flyer distribution for Father’s Day• Jr. AAU track & field at Drake stadium• Back to School Bash at Oakridge
Don’t Be Left Behind
Last week six individuals took a step of obedience by beingbaptized. They ranged in age from 8 to 83 years old and includedtwo high school students and an engaged couple.The Bible tells us that God desires for all to know Him(1 Timothy 2:4) and to grow in His likeness. Part of growing inthe image of Jesus is growing in our obedience. Being baptizedis part of that obedience for all believers. Jesus (in Matthew28:18–20) indicates that a significant part of being His follower isbeing baptized.If you’ve not taken this step of obedience—whether you are8 or 80—you can! Simply check the box on the Care & Com-munication card this morning to be included in our next baptismorientation group.Consider volunteering atour weekly Oakridge KidsCount or one of the upcom-ing special events:• Church Picnic• Sports Camp• Arts Camp• Beaverdale ParadeAt the end of His time onearth, Jesus told His follow-ers to go out into the streetsof the world and make disciples. The way Jesus says it, indicatesHis expectation that your going out into the world would be acommon, ongoing part of your experience as a follower of Jesus.To help facilitate this experience we will sponsor a number of Takin’ it to the Streets outreach efforts again this summer. Whilethese are not meant to take the place of your individual efforts toinvest in relationships with unchurched people you know, theseactivities are a wonderful way for you to join in the collective ef-forts of this church body to impact those surrounding the church,and neighborhood.Listed below is a brief schedule of summer events scheduledfor June.
Date Event Location Contact
Wed., June 10
Beaverdale Neighborhood
FFC John Porter
Flyer Distribution/Prayer Walk
Sat., June 13
New Mexico Mission Ministry
Capital Park Michael HowlandSun., June 21
Father’s Day Service
FFC David BushSpecial Guest: Chris Creighton, Drake UniversityJune 19–28
New Mexico Missions Trip
New Mexico Michael HowlandJune 22–26
Sports Camp
Tower Park Sherri Stu ebeem
As Pastor Mike instructed on Sunday, this is part of how wework out our sanctification in following the desires of Jesus.If you are interested or have questions please call the churchoffice, 255.2122, and we will put you in touch with the coordina-tor of your area of interest.
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Have Questions?
If you have any questions, simply ask someone wearing aname tag with “Here to Help” on it or visit the Welcome Centerin the foyer.
Guest Reception
If you are visiting with us for the first time or have justrecently started attending First Federated Church, we cordiallyinvite you to a reception immediately following the service (seemap for locations). We would love to have the opportunity tomeet you, get to know you better, and answer any questions youmay have.
Fill Out the Care & Communication Card
If you have never completed a Care and Communication Card,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 Careand Communication Card is located inside this newspaper. Just fillout the card completely and leave at the end of your pew, give to anusher, or hand it in at the Guest Reception.Thank you for taking the time to visit First Federated Church.If you are not presently a member of a Bible teaching church, weinvite you to join our church family.
If You Have Children, Visit the Children’sMinistry Registration Station
Trust your children to the care of our dedicated, lovingChildren’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’sMinistry, a quick visit to the Children’s Ministry RegistrationStation will provide you with temporary security tags and give usthe 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 Nurseryand Preschool Departments.
Kindergarten–4th Grade
During the 9:10 hour,
K–4th graders
gather in the gym and then go to gradedclassroom groups for Bible learning and fun.
K–4th graders
attend their own age-appropriate children’s church, called KZChurch, in room 240 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 Xtremelearning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building.
Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults
Groups for ADULTS
and activities for
YOUTH
begin at 9:10
AM
and10:45
AM
. Stop by the Welcome Center (or see inside today’s newspaper) to nd outabout each of the groups and how to get there.
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!
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CelebrationGuestReceptionResourceCenterKZ Church2nd FloorThe RiverGuestReception
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NOTES
Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
Renewing the Faith series
9:10
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Celebration
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10:45
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The River
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Pastor Mike Rose Title:
The Power of the Church
Baby BottleBlessing Update
We started our BBB Kickoff on Mother’sDay with 698 baby bottles. Over the firsttwo Sundays, a total of 361 bottles have beenpicked up by our FFC family. That is goodbut we can do better, don’t you think? Wehave 337 bottles yet to be snatched up to helpAGAPE Pregnancy Center and Birthright.Let’s show them what First Federated Churchcan do!If you have not picked up a baby bottle yet, they are availableat the table next to the Missions table in the foyer.Baby Bottle Ingathering is Father’s Day, June 21. For thosewho wish to return their bottles earlier, there are two locationsfor your convenience.
Return bottles to:
• The table next to the missions display in the foyer• The table in the hallway as you leave Franklin Hall
There will be a person at each table to assist in this process.
For such a time as this: It was exciting to learn a new Galluppoll shows that 51 percent of Americans identify themselves aspro-life. This is a significant increase from last year when 50 per-cent considered themselves pro-choice and 44 percent pro-life.Wendy Wright, president of Concerned Women for America,gives credit to ultrasounds being available to women. When theysee there is a baby instead of a blob, their decision making ismuch easier.
Urbana 09
College Students or High School Seniors
“The Word Became Flesh” is Intervarsity’s 22nd Student Mis-sions Conference, December 27–31, 2009, in St. Louis, MO.More information is available at www.urbana09.org. Bestrate by June 30: $345. FFC Missions will help with costs andtransportation planning. If interested, contact John Porter inMissions office.
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