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January 10, 2016
In This Series Invest “In The Lives of People” January 10 Invest “Your Life In God’s Church” January 17 Invest “Taking Care of God’s Stuff” January 24 Invest “Take the 1% Challenge” January 31 Listen to previous sermons online FirstDenton.org/sermons
Dr. Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
Invest Invest in the Lives of People
FirstDenton Today’s Worship 8:15 AM Sunday Groups 9:30 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service Parent Commitment: Brinley Grace Lowe, daughter of Mark & Eva Lowe 11 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service
PARKING INFORMATION Families with children: Park and enter at the south end of the building. Seniors/Adults: Park and enter behind the Fellowship Hall or Music Offices. Extra handicap spaces will be provided. College Students: Park behind the CLC. *Additional parking is located at 1400 Crescent St.
2016 PROPOSED BUDGET
Ministry
2016 Budget
Pastoral Education Women’s Men’s Sr. Adults Missions Young Adult Students Family Ministry Kids Sonlight Preschool MDO CDC University Music Recreation Administration Properties Transportation Communications Food Services Personnel Debt Service
$25,000 $42,776 $11,000 $4,000 $10,000 $508,000 $3,000 $49,000 $25,000 $54,800 -$20,000 $76,800 -$10,000 -$20,000 $52,000 $105,000 -$6,000 $236,000 $485,000 $8,000 $104,000 $30,000 $1,696,264 $450,000
Total Expenses
$3,919,640
News & Events Church Wide
Wednesday Evening Activities Start Back January 13 All Wednesday evening activities start back up on January 13 with dinner at 5 pm. Kids Choir starts at 5:30 pm, Wednesday Evening Bible Study is at 6 pm and Awana and Worship Choir are at 6:15 pm. To see a full list of activities, visit FirstDenton.org/calendar. 2016 Budget Q&A & Vote We will have a final 2016 Budget Q&A session on Wednesday, January 13 at 5:30 pm in the Worship Center. We will then vote on the 2016 Budget on Sunday, January 17 at the end of both worship services. Kids
Preteen Extreme Weekend February 26–27 • 10:30 pm–7 am Current 3rd–5th graders are invited to join us for an overnight “Leap of Faith” adventure at Strikz Entertainment in Frisco. Cost is $60 and includes food, drinks and a t-shirt. Scholarship assistance is available on a first come, first serve basis. Register at FirstDenton.org/preteen. Students
Disciple Now: Renew January 22–24 At this year’s DNOW, we'll have incredible teaching from God's Word, engaging times of worship, memorable activities and a weekend full of connecting with the Lord and with others. Cost is $45 and includes Bible study materials, meals, a t-shirt and more. Register at FirstDenton.org/renew by January 17. Men
Deacon Meeting There will be a Deacon Meeting on Saturday, January 16 at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall. A light breakfast will be served. Chili Cookoff January 22 • 6 pm • FH At our annual Chili Cookoff there will be a chili and a cornbread contest. All men who want to enter the contest are encouraged to bring a pot of chili and/or cornbread. All are invited to attend the event, but only men are eligible for the chili and cornbread contests. The event is free; however, we ask that you register at FirstDenton.org/chili, so we know how many to prepare for.
Beast Feast February 20 • 5 pm • FH All hunters and fishermen are encouraged to share their wild game they have caught or killed, so start saving your meat. We will also have outdoor vendors from around the area.There will be door prize drawings and lots of great giveaways. Women
Spring Bible Studies Start This Week Seamless covers the people, places, and promises of the Bible, tying them together into the greater story of Scripture. Books are $13 and can be purchased at the first class. Childcare is available on Sundays and Wednesdays only. Find a list of days and times and register at FirstDenton.org/seamless. Lunch Bunch January 12 • 11:45 am • FH Please join us for a $5 salad and potato bar lunch in the Fellowship Hall. There will be lots of fun and sweet girlfriend time. Remember to bring a friend! Make lunch reservations at FirstDenton.org/lunchbunch. Moms Connect Beginning January 14 • 9:30 am • FH Looking for support and encouragement as a mom? This is the place for you! Enjoy meaningful conversation, laughter and friendship as you're supported in your journey through motherhood. Moms of all ages are welcome.
The Brew January 17 • 5–7 pm • FH An evening of connecting ladies of all ages with fellowship, laughter and growing together in our walk with Christ. We will have coffee and dessert over conversations. Invite your friends and let us come together. Missions
Church Plant Partner Night January 13 • 6 pm • FH Join us for a special Wednesday Evening Bible Study with our church plant partner Mark Caswell. He'll be sharing about the work of Legacy Stone Church in Indianapolis. Come and learn how you can be a part of the First Denton mission team that goes to serve there this summer.
FirstDenton.org/connect
First Denton Campus Map P-101
Choir Room
Hall
Main Office
Playground
P-110 P-111
P-122
P-117
P-124
PreschoolP-125 P-116 Wing
P-113
P-112
Restrooms Library Conference Room
SH 3&4 Conf Rm
South Hall A
South Hall
P-123 P-118
S-109 B
P-119
P-109
Map Key
S-109 A
P-108
P-121
Courtyard
P-120
Worship Center
Preschool Office
S-111 A S-111 B
Main Office
Maint. Office
P-104
Worship Center
Chapel
P-103
Choir Room
S-110
Music Fellowship Office Hall Fellowship
P-102
CLC
Christian Life Center
South Hall B
Lower Level N-220
Upper Level
N-219
S-216 N-216
Kid’s Ministry Offices
South Hall S-215
N-212
S-206
Student Floor
S-205
N-202
Kid’s Worship
N-208
N-206
Kids Floor
S-209 N-207
S-207
S-204
Worship Center Balcony
S-203
This Week at First Denton Today, 1/10 Parent Meeting (S)...........................12:15 pm, SF Prayer Meeting.......................................5 pm, CR Monday, 1/11 Celebrate Recovery................................7 pm, SF Tuesday, 1/12 Lunch Bunch (W).............................11:45 am, FH Wednesday, 1/13 Dinner.....................................................5 pm, FH Kid’s Choir (P, K).............5:30 pm, S-203 & S-204 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+
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Church Plant Partner Night (Mi)..............6 pm, FH Awana (P, K)............................................6:15 pm Worship Choir Rehearsal (Mu)..........6:15 pm, CR United (S)..........................................6:30 pm, SF Men’s Bible Study...................................7 pm, FH Thursday, 1/14 Moms Connect (W)............................9:30 am, FH Friday, 1/15 Saturday, 1/16 Deacons Meeting (M).............................8 am, FH
R - Recreation Mu - Music Ministry Mi - Missions FH - Fellowship Hall FR - First Refuge SF - Student Floor WC - Worship Center CR - Choir Room SH - South Hall CLC - Christian Life Center
1100 Malone St • Denton, TX 76201 • 940.382.2577 • FirstDenton.org
2015 Budget As of December 31, 2015 Budget Received This Week $84,667 Budget Required Y-T-D $3,800,143 Budget Received Y-T-D $3,729,204 Over/Under Budget ($70,938) World Mission Y-T-D $70,182 World Mission Goal $130,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,079,282 Total Given $3,168,049
JANUARY 22–24 FIRSTDENTON.ORG/RENEW
FIRST DENTON STUDENTS D-NOW
RE///NEW
THE WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Womens Spring Retreat
Refresh January 29–30
$50
4 PEOPLE PER ROOM
$60
3 PEOPLE PER ROOM
$70
2 PEOPLE PER ROOM
$110
1 PERSON PER ROOM
REGISTER BY JANUARY 17 For more info or to register, visit:
FirstDenton.org/refresh