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January 17, 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 Your Life in God’s Church
FirstDenton Today’s Worship 8:15 AM Sunday Groups 9:30 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service 11 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service Baptisms: Candace & Dayton Henderson
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
Church Offices Closed The church offices will be closed Monday, January 18 for Martin Luther King Day. 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. 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. That Sunday, all students will go to the Student Floor at 9:30 am and to Worship at 11 am. Cost is $45. Register at FirstDenton.org/renew. Deadline to register is today! Men
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. Women
Spring Bible Studies Start January 24 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. To find a list of days and to register, visit FirstDenton.org/seamless. The Brew Tonight • 5–7 pm • FH This is 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 20 • 6 pm • FH Join us for a special Wednesday Evening Bible Study with our church plant partner Dan Fregg. He'll be sharing about the work of Calvary Littleton Church in Denver, CO. If you are interested in going on a Denver mission trip this summer, join Dan at First Refuge on Tuesday, January 19 at 6 pm. Recovery
Making Peace with Your Past Sundays, January 24–April 17 • 5 pm Making Peace With Your Past helps participants unlock past hurts, confront emotional wounds and resolve negative feelings. This class helps participants understand how to let go of the things of the past in a safe and supportive environment. Cost is $15 for the workbook. Register at FirstDenton.org/peace. GriefShare Beginning February 3 • 6 pm • First Refuge GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly for those grieving the loss of a loved one. You'll find it to be a warm, caring environment that provides healing and hope for the future. It is led by people who understand what you are experiencing. Register at FirstDenton.org/griefshare. Recreation
Beast Feast February 20 • 5 pm • CLC 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. Johnny Quinn will be our guest speaker. He competed in the 2014 Olympics in the bobsled.
Hunter’s Education Course January 29–30 • FH There will be a Hunter’s Education Course for anyone needing to get certified in Texas Hunter’s Education. The class will be from 6–9 pm on Friday and 9 am–5 pm on Saturday in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $15. Register at FirstDenton.org/hunter.
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First Denton Campus Map P-101
Choir Room
Hall
Main Office
P-118 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
Playground
P-111
P-122
S-109 B
P-123
P-109 P-110
P-121
P-119
Map Key
S-109 A
P-108
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, 1/17 The Brew (W).........................................5 pm, FH Prayer Meeting.......................................5 pm, CR Monday, 1/18 Church Offices Closed...........................MLK Day Celebrate Recovery................................7 pm, SF Tuesday, 1/19 Denver Mission Trip Meeting..................6 pm, FR Overflow (C)..........................................8 pm, WC Wednesday, 1/20 Dinner.....................................................5 pm, FH Kid’s Choir (P, K).............5:30 pm, S-203 & S-206 Church Plant Partner Night (Mi)..............6 pm, FH 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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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, 1/21 Snugs with Hugs...............9 am, CLC Craft Room Moms Connect (W)............................9:30 am, FH Friday, 1/22 Chili Cook-off (M)....................................6 pm, FH Disciple Now (S)................................6:30 pm, SF Saturday, 1/23 Disciple Now (S)...............................9:30 am, SF
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
2016 Budget As of January 10, 2015 Budget Received This Week $59,050 Budget Required Y-T-D $150,000 Budget Received Y-T-D $129,553 Over/Under Budget ($20,446) World Mission Y-T-D $1,746 World Mission Goal $130,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,079,282 Total Given $3,194,514
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
during both Worship Services
Sunday, January 31