11-23-14

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“Somebody Check the Soup!”

Matthew 22:23–33

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What We Are All About

8:15 AM Sunday Groups

Love God

9:30 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service

Love People

11 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service

Make Disciples

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.

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.

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

Christmas Poinsettias If you would like to order a Christmas poinsettia to help decorate the Worship Center for the holiday season, please contact Deb Kingrey at 940.382.2577, x150 or debk@firstdenton.org. You may dedicate it in honor or in memory of a loved one which it will be listed in the bulletin on Sunday, December 21. Each poinsettia is $15.

Church Offices Closed The church offices will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you enjoy this time with your family and friends.

Advent Advent is a time to celebrate and anticipate the birth of Christ during the four weeks that lead up to Christmas. We have devotional guides available for your family to use during this Advent season. You can pick yours up after the service at the welcome centers or in the main office.

Coats for Christ Coats for Christ is a ministry of First Denton that helps collect coats to donate to the Salvation Army. The coats you donate are used to help keep the homeless of Denton warm. As you clean out your closets, please consider donating your gently used coats.

Your donations can be accepted at the “Coats for Christ” box in the main foyer.

Students

Student Parent Meeting November 30 • 12:15 pm • SF There will be a Parent Meeting on November 30, right after the 11 am service.

This will be a great time to meet Kyle Wassom if you haven't had a chance yet. He will be sharing his vision for the Student Ministry, so you won't want to miss this!

Snacks will be provided.

Young Adults

Christmas Party December 12 • 7:30 pm Join us for a Young Adult Christmas Party on Friday, December 12 at 7:30 pm at 507 Apollo Drive, Denton. Please bring your favorite holiday treat and a white elephant gift.

Family

Blessings Tree November 16–December 14 The Blessings Tree is a way for our church members to receive help with Christmas gifts for their children. If you would like to have your children anonymously added to the church's Blessings Tree or if you would like to adopt one of our church families, visit FirstDenton.org/blessings.

Adult 55+

Game Day November 25 • 1 pm • FH Our Adult 55+ Ministry meets for table games on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 1–4 pm in Fellowship Hall. Bring finger foods to share and come join the fun!

Missions

Adults on Missions December 2 • 10 am • S-109 Adults on Mission allows men and women to participate in missions and experience a variety of ways to serve Christ. This month's meeting will include an international foods luncheon and worship led by David & Joye Crane, IMB missionaries in Colombia. David & Debbie Butts will also join us to share about their work in Southeast Asia.

Elves Shelves Shopping Days December 5 & 6 Families who registered to receive Elves Shelves gifts will return to the church on December 5 & 6 to shop for their children.

You can help by assisting the families to select age appropriate gifts and give them Bibles. If you would like to sign up to serve, visit FirstDenton.org/elves.

Worship & Music

Christmas Celebration Tickets December 7 & 8 • 7 pm Christmas Celebration tickets are available in the main office today, or during the week.

Rehearsals have begun and water bottles are needed for participants. You can drop off donations in the Music Office. Volunteer opportunities are at FirstDenton.org/christmas.

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This Week at First Denton

Today, 11/23 Christmas Celebration Rehearsal........1 pm, FH Embrace Grace................................5 pm, S-111 Prayer Meeting..........................6 pm, Conf. Rm

Thursday, 11/27 Church Offices Closed Happy Thanksgiving!

Monday, 11/24

Friday,11/28 Church Offices Closed

Tuesday, 11/25 Game Day (A)......................................1 pm, FH

Saturday, 11/29

Wednesday, 11/26 No Wednesday Night Activities

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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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 November 16, 2014 Budget Received This Week $71,148 Budget Required Y-T-D $3,519,000 Budget Received Y-T-D $3,220,464 Over/Under Budget ($298,535) World Mission Y-T-D $123,428 World Mission Goal $225,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,060,182 Total Given to Date $1,561,400

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The Blessing Tree is a way for members of our church to receive help with Christmas gifts for their children ages 1–18.

Nov. 16–Dec. 14