10/18/15 Bulletin

IN THIS SERIES

October 18, 2015

#FirstDenton

Join us for a 7-week series where we will EXPLORE the big questions:

September 13 Does Life Have a Purpose?

September 20 Is There a God? September 27 Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering?

October 4: Is Christianity Too Narrow??

October 11: Is Jesus Really God? October 18: Is the Bible Reliable?

October 25: Can I Know God Personally?

VISIT

FirstDenton.org/sermons to watch or listen to previous messages or download our app at FirstDenton.org/app

Is the Bible Reliable?

Dr. Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor

FirstDenton What We Are All About

Today’s Worship

Love God

8:15 AM Sunday Groups

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

9:30 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service

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.

Parent Commitment: Bowen Kelly Kerestine, son of Drew & Kelsie Kerestine 11 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service

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.

The Brew: A Women’s Fellowship

Today

5–7 PM

Fellowship Hall

FirstDenton.org/the-brew • Register for childcare at FirstDenton.org/childcare

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News & Events Church Wide

Baptist General Convention of Texas November 8–10 • Frisco, TX At this year’s annual BGCT meeting, we’ll examine Baptist Distinctives and share the reasons we choose to be Baptist. Our church is allowed 25 messengers to go to the meeting. If you are interested in going, please contact Deb Kingrey at debk@firstdenton.org before October 25.

Staff Anniversary Austin Wadlow has been serving as our College Pastor since October 2010. We are recognizing him for five great years of ministry to college students. If you would like to contribute to a love offering honoring Austin, please designate it on your offering.

First Look November 8 • 5 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.

Elves Shelves Registration November 5–7 Elves Shelves assists families within our community who are not able to provide Christmas gifts for their children. Families must be registered in order to receive gifts.

If you know someone in need of help this Christmas, visit FirstDenton.org/elves for registration details.

Blessings Tree Blessings Tree is a way for members of our church to receive Christmas gifts for their children ages 1–18. If you are a member and need help this year, please fill out the Blessings Tree form at FirstDenton.org/blessings.

Men

Deacons Meeting This month’s Deacons Meeting will be on Saturday, October 24 at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall. A light breakfast will be served.

Men’s Horseshoe & 42 Tournament November 7 • 3–5 pm Our men will be holding a Horseshoe & 42 Tournament at Garry Thornburg’s home at 6402 Canyon Road in Sanger. There will be hotdogs, drinks and dessert. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.

Adult 55+

Game Day Join other Adults 55+ for table games on Tuesday, October 27 from 1–4 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a snack to share.

Women

The Brew October 18 • 5 pm • FH The Brew is an evening of connecting ladies of all ages through fellowship, laughter and growing together in our walk with Christ. We will have coffee and dessert. Invite your friends and let us come together.

Spirited Scrappers October 23–24 • 6 pm • FH Come join other scrappers and crafters to connect with friends and work without interruption. You can set up Friday night at 6 pm and stay until 10 pm if you wish. You can leave your set up overnight. Come back Saturday at 9 am and scrap until 5 pm. To reserve lunch on Saturday, email Deanna Blackmon at blackmond@verizon.net.

Students

Parent Meeting There is a Parent Meeting today immediately after the 11 am service on the Student Floor.

Family

Carnival 31 October 31 • 3:30–6 pm Carnival 31 is a night of fun for preschool and elementary-age children on 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 placing them in the candy receptacles located around the church. We need lots of people to help make Carnival 31 a success each year.

If you would like to volunteer to help the night of the event, visit FirstDenton.org/carnival31.

Missions

Explain God Beginning October 28 • 6 pm • S-216 Explain God is an opportunity to take what we learned in Explore God a step further. In this four-week training, we will learn to better explain who God is and what He’s done for us to people who still don’t know Him. Join us on Wednesday nights as Dr. Jeff teaches conversational and relational ways to share our faith.

FirstDenton.org/connect

First Denton Campus Map P-101

Music Office

Choir Room

P-103

Maint.

Office

P-104

P-123

Playground

P-110 P-111 P-112

P-113

P-117

P-116 Preschool Wing

P-124 P-125

P-122

N-220

SH 3&4 Conf Rm

Restrooms Library

South Hall A

South Hall B

Conference Room

South Hall

P-118

S-109 B

P-119

P-109

Map Key

S-109 A

P-108

P-121

Courtyard

P-120

Choir Room Main Office S-111 A S-111 B Main Office Worship Center

Preschool Office

Worship Center

Chapel

Fellowship Hall

S-110

Fellowship Hall

P-102

CLC

Christian Life Center

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, 10/18 Prayer Meeting............................6 pm, Conf. Rm. Women’s Bible Study..............................5 pm, SH The Brew (W).........................................5 pm, FH MS Student Home Group..............................6 pm HS Student Home Group.........................6:30 pm Monday, 10/19 Christ Commanders (R).......................6 pm, CLC Celebrate Recovery................................7 pm, SF Tuesday, 10/20 Bible Study (W)......9:30 am, Linda Olma’s Home Overflow (C)..........................................8 pm, WC Wednesday, 10/21 Dinner.....................................................5 pm, FH Kid’s Choir................................................5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study..............................6 pm, SH 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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WEBS.....................................................6 pm, FH Grief Share.........................................6 pm, S-111 Awana (P, K)............................................6:15 pm Worship Choir (Mu)...........................6:15 pm, CR United (S)..........................................6:30 pm, SF Men's Bible Study...........................7 pm, FH-E&F Marriage Basics (F).............................7 pm, FH-A Praise Team Rehearsal (Mu)............7:45 pm, WC Thursday, 10/22 Moms Connect (W)............................9:30 am, FH Friday, 10/23 Snugs with Hugs (W).........................9 am, S-109 Spirited Scrappers (W)...........................6 pm, FH Saturday 10/24 Deacons Meeting (M).............................8 am, FH Spirited Scrappers (W)...........................9 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

Budget numbers were unavailable at time of print.

Thanks for your understanding.

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october 31 3:30–6 pm

free event!

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

Candy needed!

Please drop your donations off in the Carnival 31 bins around the church.

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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.