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Love God
9:30 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service
Love People
11 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service
Make Disciples
Worship Center Flowers given in memory of Hoke & Luese Vickery and Gayle Vickery Wagg and Hazel & Delbert Wagg from Ann, Jennifer, John & Royce Wagg family
We love God by living a life of genuine worship, prayer and study of God’s Word. Loving God means being fully devoted to Him and living a life of obedience. Jesus said the world will know us by our love. We love people by first loving fellow believers in the church, and then loving and meeting the needs of people in Denton and around the world. Disciples are simply followers of Jesus Christ. We seek to make disciples through our worship services, Sunday Groups, Bible studies and one-on-one relationships. Our goal is to become fully devoted followers of Christ.
Share Jesus
At First Denton we believe everyone is called by God to share Jesus with those who are not yet believers in Christ. We are all ministers and God gives us unique opportunities to share the gospel message with those in our circles of influence.
News & Events Kids
Preteen Extreme Weekend February 27–28 All 3rd, 4th and 5th graders are invited to join us for this Extreme Night at the Museum. Several Biblical characters will come to life as they teach us how to live the Christian life in 2015! The cost of $55 covers bowling, laser tag, games, two slices of pizza, drinks and a t-shirt at Strikz Entertainment Zone. Register by February 15 at FirstDenton.org/museum. Students
Disciple Now January 16–18 • 6:30 pm Middle and High School students are invited to share an exciting weekend with the First Denton Student Ministry in church members' homes. Disciple Now is a weekend full of worship, games, in-depth Bible studies, hanging out and a few surprises. This year's theme is "Go!" We will be talking about the what, why and how of sharing the gospel. Cost is $55. Register at FirstDenton.org/dnow. Get Fed Sunday, January 25 It's time to Get Fed again to help our students lower the cost of camp, conferences and mission trips. Join us at Applebee's or either of Mooyah's locations on Sunday, January 25. At Applebee's, you must have their approved flyer to hand to your waiter. Download one at FirstDenton.org/getfed. Present your church bulletin during check-out at Mooyah's. Young Adults
Prayer & Pancakes January 10 • 10 am On the second Saturday of every month, the Young Adults Ministry gathers together at 3737 Grant Parkway for a time of food, fellowship and prayer. Pancakes, syrup and coffee will be provided. Feel free to bring additional pancake toppings if you so desire. Adult 55+
39ers Lunch January 9 • 11:30 am • FH Join us for an update on our First Refuge Ministries by Doug Giles. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Church Wide
Celebrate Recovery Come and join us on Monday, January 5 at 7 pm on the youth floor for the grand kick-off of Celebrate Recovery. Celebrate Recovery helps us recover from any hurt, hang-up or habit that we are struggling with by understanding that the only true recovery comes through Jesus Christ. Doors will open at 6:30 pm for a time of fellowship and snacks. If you are willing to serve in any capacity, please contact Doug Giles at dougg@firstdenton.org. Women
Lunch Bunch January 13 • 11:45 am • FH This month our theme is "Beach Party." A baked potato and salad bar lunch will be provided for $5 by reservation. Free childcare is available through reservation by January 9 at FirstDenton.org/lunchbunch. Spirited Scrappers January 9–10 • 6 pm • FH At this month's Spirited Scrappers we will be making Mother's Day and Father's Day cards for our soldiers. You can set up Friday night at 6 pm and stay until midnight if you wish. You can leave your set up overnight. Come back Saturday at 9 am and scrap till 6 pm. Lunch on Saturday is $4 by reservation by emailing Deanna Blackmon at blackmond@verizon.net. Moms Connect January 8 • 9 am • FH Join us every other Thursday for meaningful conversation, laughter and friendship as you're supported in your journey through motherhood. Moms of all ages are welcome. Reserve childcare at FirstDenton.org/moms-connect. Recreation
Concealed Handgun Licensing Class January 17 • 9 am–3 pm If you would like to get your Concealed Handgun License, we are offering a free class on January 17 at 9 am. This class is a two-part class with classroom instruction and then proficiency qualifications at an approved gun range. The class is free; however, if you wish to obtain your CHL, you will be responsible for State Licensing fees plus fingerprinting fee and range fee for shooting qualification. Register at FirstDenton.org/chl.
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Preschool Wing
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Christian Life Center
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Upper Level
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Student Floor
Kids Floor
Worship Center Balcony
This Week at First Denton Today, 1/4 Prayer Meeting..........................6 pm, Conf. Rm Monday, 1/5 Celebrate Recovery Kick-Off................7 pm, SF Tuesday, 1/6 AOM..............................................10 am, S-109 Wednesday, 1/7 Praise Team/Band Rehearsal...7:45 pm, WC
P - Preschool Ministry K - Kid’s Ministry S - Student Ministry C - College Ministry Si - Singles Ministry Y - Young Adult Ministry F - Family Ministry M - Ministry to Men W - Women’s Ministry A - Adults 55 +
FirstDenton
Thursday, 1/8 Mom's Connect....................................9 am, FH Friday, 1/9 39ers Lunch (A).............................11:30 pm, FH Spirited Scrappers................................6 pm, FH Saturday, 1/10 Spirited Scrappers................................9 am, FH Prayer & Pancakes (Y)..............................10 am Deacon’s Meeting.................................8 am, FH
R - Recreation Mu - Music Ministry FH - Fellowship Hall FR - First Refuge SF - Student Floor WC - Worship Center CR - Choir Room BR - Brides Room SH - South Hall CLC - Christian Life Center
1100 Malone St • Denton, TX 76201 • 940.382.2577 • FirstDenton.org
2014 Budget As of December 28, 2014 Budget Received This Week $53,683 Budget Required Y-T-D $3,978,000 Budget Received Y-T-D $3,676,270 Over/Under Budget ($301,729) World Mission Y-T-D $148,944 World Mission Goal $225,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,017,932 Total Given $1,194,936
Do you know how many people the First Refuge food pantry has helped in the past year? The First Refuge Food Pantry
534 1,701
2,562
Adults Children Seniors For a Total of: 4797
Would you like to help First Refuge reach even more people? Please contact
JodiM@firstrefugeministries.org
to learn how.
FirstRefuge ministries