First Federated ChurchSunday, October 18, 2009
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WelcomeGuests!
Please
see page two
for important informationabout today’s service andhow to get the most out of your visit with us.
Volume 11 Number 19
Fall Fun Night Needs You!
Our annual Fall Fun Night is just days away. The church hallsand rooms will be bustling with hundreds of children and theirfamilies, many of whom will be new to Federated. While Octo-ber 23 will be a ton of fun, it will also be a ton of work! Want toshare the fun and lighten the work? Here are some of the waysyou can be involved:• Donate individually wrapped candy or snack items--Goldfish,animal crackers, fruit snacks, raisins, etc. (You’ll find contain-ers throughout the building each week for your donations.)• Volunteer to help with decorating, set up and/or clean up.• Volunteer to supervise a game, serve as a host/greeter, helpin the refreshment area.• Invite your friends and neighbors to attend. Flyers are avail-able at the Welcome Center or in the Franklin Hall foyer.• Pray for this to be a safe, enjoyable evening for everyone andfor visitors to feel welcome and eager to return to learn moreabout the God we love and serve.Contact the Children’s Ministries office at 255.2122 to volun-teer or for more information.
Can’t have a Cake Walk withoutlots of CAKES!
We need a bunch of cakes (our goal is 50!)for Fall Fun Night. You can contribute a cake,a pan of bars or something yummy! If you’renot a baker, you can donate money for a cake or two. Questions?Contact: Allene Cooper 285.7797.
Please bring your donation to the Children’s Ministry office(or the west gym) on Friday, Oct. 23—no later than 3
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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CelebrationGuestReceptionResourceCenterKZ ChurchThe RiverGuestReception
First Federated ChurchSunday, October 18, 2009
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Sunday, October 18, 2009 | 9:10
AM
Celebration | 10:45
AM
The RiverPastor Mike RoseSeries:
Jesus Before Time
Title:
Jesus the Creator
Financial Report
Attendance 10/11/09
9:10
AM
Celebration .......................41910:45
AM
River ..............................285Early Childhood .............................56Children’s Church ..........................54
Budgeted Missions
Year to Date: 9/1/09–presentNeed .....................................$32,352Oering .................................$31,476Shortage….. ..........................($876)
General Fund Oering
Last WeekWeekly Need .........................$31,932Oering ................................$23,014Shortage ...............................($8,918)Year to Date: 9/1/09–presentNeed ....................................$191,592Oering ...............................$177,304Shortage… .......................($14,288)
WEEKLY NEWSPAPER
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E-Mail: NEWSPAPER@FirstFederated.orgAll submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review bythe church sta. FFC reserves the right to edit submissions for length.
Disclaimer:
First Federated Church does not claim to own any copyright privileges on itemsprinted in this newspaper, unless otherwise stated. All items published arequoted in good faith and believed to be free for circulation or public domain.
Newspaper Sta:
Managing Editor ....................................John C. Stark (jstark@FirstFederated.org)Production Artist ..........................................................Lynne McKee, Heidi NelsonMissions Editor .......................................................................................Jean CrabbsPrayer Bulletin Editor ............................................................................Julie DengerPrinting ................................................................................................Karl JohnsonFolding, Cutting, & Distribution .........................Robert W. Marean & Bob Hulling
OTHER NEWS
Thank You
Dear First Federated Family - Thank you for all the phonecalls, cards and most of all your prayers during our surgeries andrecoveries. We are very appreciative for your support.
Perry and Mary Bleadorn
Heading South for the Winter?
If you’re planning on being out of the area for an extendedperiod of time, the church office would greatly appreciate beingnotified of your anticipated departure and return dates. If you’dlike to receive regular church mailings in your absence, makesure to provide us with your alternative address and we’ll doour best to keep you up to date. And don’t forget to check thechurch’s website (www.firstfederated.org) on a regular basis fornews and pictures.
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