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November 2, 2014

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Today’s Sermon

“Privileged & Blessed”

Brad Cockrell, Associate Pastor

Today’s Worship 8:15 AM Sunday Groups 9:30 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service 11 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service Baptism: Rigo Martinez

News & Events Church Wide

First Look November 9 • 5 pm • FH First Look is our membership class. This is a chance for new members and those who are interested in joining to see all we have to offer. It is also an opportunity to get connected. A light supper will be served.

RSVP at FirstDenton.org/firstlook.

Texas Baptists Annual Meeting November 16–18 • Waco Convention Center The theme for this year's Baptist General Convention of Texas Annual Meeting is "Live the Difference." We are sending 25 messengers to represent our church. If you are interested in attending please email debk@firstdenton.org.

New BSM Ground Breaking November 8 • 11 am • UNT You are invited to be a part of the last Homecoming celebration at the "old" BSM building at UNT on Saturday, November 8.

The new building will be a great tool for ministry to the almost 40,000 students who are currently attending UNT and for the generations to come. Free hamburgers and hot dogs provided by the Denton Baptist Association will be served for lunch around noon after the 11 am ceremony.

Students

Passion January 30–February 1 Passion 2015 is a conference for all High School seniors. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. The $50 will go toward the overall cost of the trip which is $200. This includes hotel, travel and cost of conference. Meals are not included. Please sign up at The Scoop on the Student Floor by Sunday, November 2.

Women

Lunch Bunch November 11 • 11:45 am • FH Join us for a time of fellowship and a "Fall Splendor" program presented by Garden Gate Floral Design. A baked potato and salad bar lunch will be provided for $5 by reservation at FirstDenton.org/lunch-bunch no later than Friday, November 7.

Remember, bring a friend.

Men

Men’s Bible Study If we are honest, every one of us has questions about our faith. Dr. Robert Jeffress answers challenging questions facing Christians today. Drawing upon the best research available, “How Can I Know” presents logical and concise responses that anyone can understand and easily share with others. This seven week study will is on Wednesday nights from 7–8:30 pm.

Adult 55+

39ers Lunch November 14 • 11:30 am • FH Start your Christmas celebration early with Larry Clark and members of Denton Vocal Studio. Chicken strips will be provided.

Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Missions

Long Table Gala November 15 • 6:30 pm • Fellowship Hall Come taste and see that the Lord is good at the second annual Long Table Gala. We will be celebrating everything the Lord has done through the First Denton mission teams.

Tickets are $5 and will be available on Sundays through November 9 and in the church office during the week.

Elves Shelves Donations November 9 • 5-8 year olds Elves Shelves is an outreach ministry that assists families within our community who are not able to provide Christmas gifts for their children. Each Sunday in November we will be collecting toys for various age groups on the worship center stage.

Worship & Music

Christmas Celebration Tickets December 7 & 8 • 7 pm Christmas Celebration tickets are available starting today in the main office. Or you can stop by the main office Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5pm to pick up yours. Rehearsals have begun and water bottles are needed for those participants. You can drop off donations in the Music Office. Volunteer opportunities at FirstDenton.org/christmas.

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This Week at First Denton

Today, 11/2 Embrace Grace................................5 pm, S-111 Women’s Fall Bible Study............5 pm, SH A&B Prayer Meeting..........................6 pm, Conf. Rm Monday, 11/3 Tuesday, 11/4 Women’s Fall Bible Study.......9:30 am, SH A&B Adults on Missions........................10 am, S-109 Overflow (C)........................................8 pm, WC Wednesday, 11/5 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 GriefShare........................................6 pm, S-111 Celebration Choir Rehearsal...........6:15 pm, CR 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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United (S)..............................................7 pm, SF Men’s Bible Study..............................7 pm, FH-A Marriage Basics................................7 pm, FH-B Praise Team/Band Rehearsal........7:45 pm, WC Thursday, 11/6 Moms Connect......................................9 am, FH Elves Shelves Registration................9 am, CLC Friday,11/7 Elves Shelves Registration................9 am, CLC Saturday, 11/8 Elves Shelves Registration................9 am, CLC Prayer & Pancakes (Y).............................10 am

R - Recreation Mu - Music Ministry FH - Fellowship Hall FR - First Refuge SF - Student Floor WC - Worship Center CR - Choir Room BR - Brides Room SH - South Hall CLC - Christian Life Center

1100 Malone St • Denton, TX 76201 • 940.382.2577 • FirstDenton.org

2014 Budget As of October 26, 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

$44,839 $3,289,500 $2,978,344 ($311,155) $80,469 $1,458,858 $111,988 $225,000

Do you know how many people were helped at First Refuge in the past year?

We Served A Total Of 6049 People This Past Year!

134 582 985 4,348 Food Pantry Medical Clinic Client Resource Help Recovery Ministry

Would you like to help First Refuge reach even more people?

Please come visit the First Refuge table in the foyer today to learn more.

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