IN THIS SERIES
October 25, 2015
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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?
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Can I Know God Personally? Dr. Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
FirstDenton Today’s Worship 8:15 AM Sunday Groups 9:30 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service
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 11 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service
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.
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News & Events Church Wide
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. 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. Building Generations Vision Dinner November 8 • 5 pm • FH If you have joined First Denton since November 2014, or you are considering joining soon, you are invited to a dinner with the pastor and the leaders of our Building Generations project on Sunday, November 15 at 5 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We want to share all the details with you and tell you how you can be involved. Childcare will be provided by reservation for ages birth–5th grade. Please RSVP by emailing Deb Kingrey at debk@firstdenton.org. 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. 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.
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. AARP Driver Safety Class Novermber 12 • 12 pm • S-111 The AARP Driver Safety Class begins with registration at 11:30 am in Room S-111. Cost for AARP members is $15, non-members are $20. By taking this class, you may qualify for a discount on your insurance. Register online at FirstDenton.org/aarp. Men
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. 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/carnival. Missions
Adults on Mission November 3 • 10 am • S-109 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. Long Table Gala November 7 • 6 pm • FH First Denton sent out 11 mission teams in 2015 and we want you to hear about what they did and experience some of the fun they had. Join us for international cuisine, trip testimonies, mission trip scholarship games and much more. It’s going to be a great night of food and fellowship. Tickets are available for $5 in the church office.
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First Denton Campus Map P-101
Choir Room
Main Office
P-104
P-124
Preschool P-125 P-116 Wing
P-113
P-117
P-122
Conference Room SH 3&4 Conf Rm
South Hall A
South Hall B
P-112
N-220
Library
South Hall
Playground
P-111
P-118
S-109 B
P-123
P-109 P-110
P-121
P-119
Restrooms
S-109 A
P-108
Courtyard
P-120
Worship Center
Preschool Office
S-111 A S-111 B
Main Office
Maint. Office
Map Key S-110
Choir Room
Hall
P-103
Worship Center
Chapel
Music Fellowship Office HallFellowship
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, 10/25 Prayer Meeting............................6 pm, Conf. Rm. Women’s Bible Study..............................5 pm, SH MS Student Home Group..............................6 pm HS Student Home Group.........................6:30 pm Monday, 10/26 Celebrate Recovery................................7 pm, SF Tuesday, 10/27 Bible Study (W)......9:30 am, Linda Olma’s Home Game Day (A).........................................1 pm, FH Overflow (C)..........................................8 pm, WC Wednesday, 10/28 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 Explain God (Mi)................................6 pm, S-216 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, 10/29 Moms Connect (W)............................9:30 am, FH Friday, 10/30 Snugs with Hugs (W).........................9 am, S-109 Saturday 10/31 Carnival 31...........................3:30 pm, Parking Lot
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 October 18, 2015 Budget Received This Week $55,461 Budget Required Y-T-D $2,934,956 Budget Received Y-T-D $2,909,130 Over/Under Budget ($25,826) World Mission Y-T-D $54,753 World Mission Goal $130,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,079,282 Total Given $2,714,988
Providing Help This Christmas
TOY DRIVE EACH SUNDAY IN NOVEMBER
We will be collecting toys for children ages 1–16. Please bring donated toys to the Worship Center.
GET INVOLVED by donating gifts, money, referring families in need and volunteering. Sign up to volunteer at FirstDenton.org/elves.
I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for Me. –Matthew 25:40
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