First Federated ChurchSunday, July 26, 2009
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Oakridge Back 2 School Bash III
By Tracy Griess
“Why do you need all of those school supplies?” “What willyou do with 250 packages of dry erase markers?” These ques-tions, as well as several others regarding school supplies, wereasked in the last several days. As a mother of three who has beenfilling school supply lists for nine years, it never occurred to methat the items we were asking for were out of the ordinary. Thank you for your questions—let’s try to clear things up a bit.A typical supply list for an elementary student includes thebasics such as pens, pencils, crayons, markers, paper and a back pack, but now also includes sticky notes, Kleenex, zip lock bag-gies, glue sticks, dry erase markers, at least6 -10 two pocket folders, spiral notebooks,three-ring binders and highlighters. If youare not a shopper who looks at every adand then maps out a route to three or fourdifferent stores to get the absolute best dealon every item, but prefer to simply walk into your local discount store and makeone purchase to fill your child’s list, youwill easily spend $50-$100 per child.So… back to the original question,“Why do you need all those schoolsupplies?” Our neighbors at Oakridgesimply are not able to afford all the schoolsupplies for their children. Our goal is toprovide back packs for their children thatinclude a few of the items from a typicallist. The supply list was divided among thechurches involved in this outreach eventwith the hope of making the shoppingeasier, as well as increasing the likelihoodof being able to fill the packs completelyfrom donations.We have only ONE WEEK left to fillthose packs. There are some great dealsout there on school supplies. We especiallyneed dry erase markers and highlighters. If each of us purchased acouple of things, those packs would be filled. If you are not a shop-per you can make a donation by simply writing “back packs” onyour offering envelope. We will be thrilled to do the shopping foryou. The back packs have been purchased, now all we need is you!In addition to the back pack supplies, we are in need of volunteers at the event. This is a “must serve” event. Like a “mustsee” event you will spend a few hours watching God at work aswe eat, play and mingle with our neighbors. Come be a part of something inspiring right here in our city.
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Volume 11 Number 8
TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS
AAU Jr Olympics
August 3 | Drake Stadium
FFC Volunteer Day. We need over 60 volunteers of all ages tohelp with hospitality, registration, and wristbands.
Oakridge “Back to School Bash III”
August 8 | 2-6
PM
BBQ / program / games / provide backpacks and school sup-plies to Oakridge kids.
Supplies Needed
dry erase markers—250 sets of 41000 plain color pocket folders (noprongs)50—1 inch three ring binders, plaincolors only175 round tip scissors40—4 packs of highlighters410 glue sticks
Meals from theHeartland
September 3-7
We will again be orga-nizing groups to packagefood with
Meals from the Heartland
at Hy-Vee Hall.Put this on your calendar,start planning and put a grouptogether that works with yourschedule. Last year 12,000volunteers packed 4 millionmeals, and we had 90 fromFFC involved.
Beaverdale FallFestival Parade
September 19
Are you creative, handy, or just a willing laborer? We needto start planning and gathering ideas for our float, and how wewill promote and invite people to our church. We will have ashort meeting immediately after
the River
service on August 9, inroom 108, or if you have questions or ideas call John Porter at thechurch office.
Questions about any of these opportunities?
Contact John Porter, jporter@rstfederated.org, 255.2122.
A fun carnival and BBQ for the residentsat the Homes of Oakridge.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Saturday, Aug. 82:00-6:00 pm
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WELCOME TO FIRST FEDERATED CHURCH!
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 152 at 10:45.
Xtreme AM (5th & 6th Grade)
Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:10 for a time of Xtremelearning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building.
Youth (Grade 7–12) & Adults
Groups for ADULTS
begin at 9:10
AM
and 10:45
AM
. Stop by the WelcomeCenter (or see inside today’s newspaper) to nd out about each of the groups andhow to get there.
Our YOUTH (Grade 7–12)
meet at 9:10
AM
in the Backdoor (148).
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning!
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ADULT GROUPS
Sunday Mornings
Adult Bible Fellowship (ABFs)
Once you’ve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellowships area great next step to connect with others and grow in your faith. Wehave a variety of opportunities available that include:
Sundays | 9:10–10:25
AM
The HUB
(ages 18-24) | Room 244
The Channel/Connections
(ages 25–35) | Room 215
Homebuilders
(all ages) | Room 1250–1251
Prayer
(all ages) | Room 100
Women
(all ages) | Room 208
Sundays | 10:45
AM
–Noon
Cornerstone
(born in the 1950s) | Room 1240–1241
Galilean
(born in the 1930s) | Room 1244–1247
Immanuel
(born in the 1930s) | Room 1105
Friendly Fellowship
(born in the 1920s) | Room 1254–1255
Koinonia
(all ages) | Room 1252–1253
Ezra
(all ages) | Room 1118
Homebuilders
(all ages) | Room 1250–1251
Prayer
(all ages) | Room 100
Ecclesiastes
(all ages) | Room 1238–1239
Worship
| Room 1125
Women
(all ages) | Room 208
Wednesdays
Join us in prayer, fellowship and fun as we connect with othersand grow in our faith.
For All—Prayer Community
Ongoing | 6:30–7:30
PM
| Franklin Hall (All summer) | Facilitator: Pastor Mike Rose
Other Groups
Women’s Association Board
Thursday, August 6 | 9:00
AM
Judy Lundy, 5917 Aspen Circle, JohnstonFor information call 249-5805.
NOTES
Sunday, July 26, 20099:10
AM
Celebration | 10:45
AM
The RiverPastor Mike RoseSeries:
Pray Like Jesus
Title:
Jesus Prays for Himself
Making and Keeping Commitments
Sundays | August 2, 9 & 16 | Room 108 | 6
PM
By Joe Lightfoot, Pastor of Adult Ministries
On my shelf is a book titled “TheStarter Marriage.” In the book, socialresearcher Pamela Paul has compileddata on why young people are jump-ing into and out of marriages—oftento trade up to “something better.” In treating a starter-marriagelike a starter-home, couples can learn a lot about what to look forand what to avoid the next time around.Unfortunately, in our disposable society attitudes like thisare commonplace. Making and then breaking commitments hasbecome the fabric of many lives. It should not be so for peoplewho have trusted in Jesus. In fact, Matthew, who wrote the firstbook in the New Testament, upheld the value of your commit-ment, of your word. He wrote, “Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your‘No’ be ‘No.’”One commitment you can make and stand by is the commit-ment to become a member of the church. Our Fellowship EntryPoint class can assist you in taking this step. If you would like toexplore making this commitment to this church you can sign upfor the August 2, 9 & 16 class (6
PM
| Room 108) on the Care &Communication Card today.
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