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October 12, 2014

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GENERATIONS “Curing ‘We-can't-do-this-itis’” Dr. Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor

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Today’s Worship 8:15 AM Sunday Groups 9:30 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service Baptisms: Kathy Burton, Presley Bumpus, Diamond Gladney 11 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service Baptisms: Tate Carman, Mariah Lawson, Calen Bratcher

Prayer October 18 7 am–7 pm

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Building Generations: Day of Prayer October 18 • 7 am–7 pm • WC Join us as we pray for the Building Generations campaign, Saturday, October 18. We will be taking the entire day to pray. There will be several prayer stations located throughout the worship center. Please use the front foyer doors the day of the event. If you can't make it to the church that day, you can find the prayer stations online at BuildingGenerations.org/pray.

Building Generations: Commitment Day Sunday Morning • October 26 On Commitment Day, October 26th, you will be challenged to commit to give what God calls you to give over the next three years.

We will have commitment cards available in both worship services that day for you to pray over and fill out. You can start preparing for Commitment Day by praying about what God would have you commit to. We’re so excited to see what God will do through Building Generations. For more information, please visit BuildingGenerations.org/commitment.

Deacon Ordination Service Sunday Morning • October 26 Join us for a Deacon Ordination Service on Sunday, October 26 at 6 pm in the Worship Center. We will be ordaining Ray Campbell, Men May, Lee Miller and Kevin Southern into our Deacon family.

Students

Get Fed Student Fundraiser • October 23 & 26 You can help support the Student Ministry by eating at a few local restaurants. Proceeds will help out with our conferences, mission trips and summer camp. Join us at Chili's anytime on Thursday, October 23. Just tell your waiter you are supporting First Denton Students. Join us at either Cowboy Chicken or CiCi's Pizza between 12-5 pm on Sunday, October 26. You will need to present your Sunday bulletin to the cashier.

Family

Carnival 31 Candy Donations Carnival 31 is a night packed with all kinds of fun for preschool and elementary-age children on the night of Halloween. We will have games, rides, laser tag, inflatables, trunk-or-treating, concessions for sale and candy. You can help by bringing new unopened bags of candy and place them in the candy receptacles located around the church.

If you would like to volunteer to help the night of the event, please fill out the form on this bulletin and drop it in the offering plate.

Women

Lunch Bunch October 14 • 11:45 am • FH Our program for this month is Fashion Forward Style presented by Chico's. A baked potato and salad bar lunch will be provided for $5 by reservation. Remember to bring a friend! Reserve lunch and childcare at FirstDenton.org/lunchbunch.

Adult 55+

AARP Driver Safety Class October 16 • 12–4 pm • S-111 There will be an AARP Driver Safety Class on Thursday, October 16. Cost for AARP members is $15, non-members $20. By taking this class you may qualify for a discount on your car insurance. Register online at FirstDenton.org/aarp.

39ers Lunch October 17 • 11:30 am • FH Join other Adults 55+ for a meal and fellowship on October 17. Please note the date change of this event. This month's program will feature an update on the I-35 expansion project by Kimberly Sims, Public Information Manager for AGL Constructors.

Bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Recreation

Clay Bird Shootout October 19 • 2 pm The Christ Commanders Outdoor Ministry of First Denton is hosting a clay bird shoot at Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds located at 7282 North FM 51 in Decatur. The cost is $40 per person and will include the shoot and a bbq sandwich, chips, and a drink. You must bring your own shotgun and shells.

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This Week at First Denton

Today, 10/12 Embrace Grace................................5 pm, S-111 Women’s Fall Bible Study............5 pm, SH A&B Prayer Meeting..........................6 pm, Conf. Rm Early Commitment Banquet.................6 pm, FH Monday, 10/13 Upward Elevations (R)........................5:30, CLC Tuesday, 10/14 Women’s Fall Bible Study.......9:30 am, SH A&B Lunch Bunch (W)..........................11:30 am, FH Overflow (C)........................................8 pm, WC Wednesday, 10/15 Dinner...................................................5 pm, FH Awana (K)............................5:45 pm, Kids Floor WEBS...................................................6 pm, FH Women’s Fall Bible Study............6 pm, SH A&B P - Preschool Ministry K - Kid’s Ministry S - Student Ministry C - College Ministry Si - Singles Ministry F - Family Ministry M - Ministry to Men W - Women’s Ministry A - Adults 55 + R - Recreation

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GriefShare........................................6 pm, S-111 Celebration Choir Rehearsal...........6:15 pm, CR United (S)..............................................7 pm, SF Men’s Bible Study.............................7 pm, S-109 Marriage Basics....................................7 pm, FH Praise Team/Band Rehearsal........7:45 pm, WC Thursday, 10/16 Moms Connect......................................9 am, FH AARP Driver Safety Class..............12 pm, S-111 Upward Elevations (R)..................5:30 pm, CLC Friday,10/17 39ers Lunch...................................11:30 am, FH Saturday, 10/18 Day of Prayer.............................7am–7 pm, WC

Mu - Music Ministry FH - Fellowship Hall FR - First Refuge (1701 Broadway)

SF - Student Floor WC - Worship Center CR - Choir Room BR - Brides Room SH - South Hall CLC - Christian Life Center

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2014 Budget As of October 5, 2014 Budget Received This Week Budget Required Y-T-D Budget Received Y-T-D Over/Under Budget Building Funds Received Total Building Funds Received World Mission Y-T-D World Mission Goal

$92,837 $3,060,000 $2,810,310 ($249,690) $2,091 $821,918 $106,053 $225,000

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october 31 6-8:30 pm

free event!

trunk 'r' treat bounce houses petting zoo carnival games candy prizes preschool zone food available for purchase

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volunteer flap

name:______________________ email:______________________ phone:_____________________ check all areas you would like to help with: set up games decorate tents run a game booth decorate a car run registration booth tear down I can help by donating money to help keep carnival 31 free Please place completed form in the offering plate.