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January 31, 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 Take the 1% Challenge
FirstDenton Today’s Worship 8:15 AM Sunday Groups 9:30 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service 11 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service
Parent Commitment: Riley Grace Williams, daughter of Ryan & Katherine Williams
What We Are All About Love God
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.
Love People
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.
Make Disciples
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 Church Wide
Potential Sale of 90 Acres Today • 4 pm • WC There will be an informational meeting on the possible sale of our 90 acres on Sunday, January 31 at 4 pm in the Worship Center. A called business meeting will then take place on February 7 at 4 pm in the Worship Center to vote on the sale. Wednesday Evening Schedule Change We will not be having Wednesday dinner or Bible study on February 10 & 17 due to the construction. All other activities will continue as normal. First Look February 17 • 6 pm • FH First Look is a chance for new members and those who are interested in joining to see all that we have to offer. It is also an opportunity to get connected. A light supper will be served. To register, visit FirstDenton.org/FirstLook. Preschool
CDC & MDO Registration Church members can register their child for the Child Development Center’s summer and 2016-2017 school year on February 4 at 8 am in the CDC office. Public registration for CDC is February 9. Church members and those currently enrolled in Mother’s Day Out can register for MDO’s 2016-2017 school year on February 8 from 9–10:30 am in the south end Glass Hallway. Public registration is February 15 at the same time and place. 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
Planet Wisdom February 12–13 Planet Wisdom is a two-day conference at Irving Bible Church for our 8th Grade students to dig deeper into the Bible and see their world from God’s perspective. The cost is $75, which includes conference fees, transportation and hotel. Register on the Student Floor or online at FirstDenton.org/pw.
Men
Deacon Meeting There will be a Deacon Meeting on Thursday, February 11 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Dessert and drinks will be served. Missions
Church Plant Partner Night February 3 • 6 pm • FH Join us for a special Wednesday Evening Bible Study with our church plant partner Matt Hess. He'll be sharing about the work of Fellowship Pickering Church, Toronto. Come and hear what the Lord is doing through this church plant. Adults on Mission February 2 • 10 am • CLC Craft Room Adults on Mission is the church organization for missions involvement and learning that extends around the globe. Church members can grow in their relationship with Christ through mission education and involvement. Shoes for Orphan Souls Collection February 7 • During Both Worship Services Annual shoe collection drive benefiting Buckner International's Shoes for Orphan Souls. Bring a pair of new children's shoes to either worship service and leave them on the stage. At the end of the service, we'll pray over the shoes and the kids who will receive them. Recovery
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.
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CDC Office
SH 3&4 Conf Rm
Portable 2
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Classrooms
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S-216 Kid’s Worship
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Construction Zone
Upper Level South Hall S-215
S-206
Student Floor
S-205
Kids Floor
P-125
Bride’s Room
P-124
College Ministry
Restrooms
South Hall
P-113
S-111 A S-111 B
S-109 B
Playground
P-117
Preschool P-116 Wing
Conf. Room
Map Key
Crafts Room
S-109 A
P-119 P-123 P-122 Construction Zone P-118
Library
Courtyard
P-121
Worship Center
P-120
The Lounge
Main Office
Worship Center
Preschool Office
Snack Room
Boy Scouts Room
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The Zone
S-110
Chapel
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Portable 1
Gym
Rec. Office
Fitness Center
Conf. Locker Locker Room Room Room
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Aerobics Room
CLC
Christian Life Center
S-209
S-207
S-204
Worship Center Balcony
S-203
This Week at First Denton Today, 1/31 Women’s Bible Study (W).............................5 pm Prayer Meeting.......................................5 pm, CR Making Peace with Your Past......5 pm, Portable 2 Monday, 2/1 Christ Commanders (R).......................6 pm, CLC Celebrate Recovery................................7 pm, SF Tuesday, 2/2 Women’s Bible Study (W).............................9 am Adults on Mission (Mi).......................10 am, CLC Overflow (C)..........................................8 pm, WC Wednesday, 2/3 Dinner.....................................................5 pm, FH Kid’s Choir (P, K).............5:30 pm, S-203 & S-206 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 Women’s Bible Study (W).............................6 pm GriefShare..............................................6 pm, FR 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, 2/4 CDC Registration.....................8 am, CDC Office Snugs with Hugs...............9 am, CLC Craft Room Moms Connect (W)............................9:30 am, FH Friday, 2/5 Saturday, 2/6
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 24, 2015 Budget Received This Week $49,335 Budget Required Y-T-D $250,000 Budget Received Y-T-D $233,145 Over/Under Budget ($16,854) World Mission Y-T-D $4,114 World Mission Goal $130,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,079,282 Total Given $3,241,977
2016
Banquet Sunday February 14 6–9 pm
This year’s theme is “Celebration of Love.” Dr. John Beck will be our speaker. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Pick yours up in the main office today or Monday through Friday, 8:30 am–5 pm.
FirstDenton.org/valentine Christian Life Center
Tickets $10/person catered by giuseppe’s
$60
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3rd, 4th & 5th graders
All night lock-in
• FEBRUARY 26–27 •