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November 30, 2014

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"Waiting is Worth It"

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Kyle Wassom, Minister to Students

FirstDenton Today’s Worship

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 will be listed in the bulletin on Sunday, December 21. Each poinsettia is $15.

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, in the main office.

Preschool

Kid's Night Out December 12 • 6 pm At this month's Kid's Night Out, children ages birth to 5th grade will enjoy Christmas fun while parents get to enjoy some time to themselves.

The cost is $8 per child with a $26 family max.

Deadline to register is December 7. Sign up at the Preschool Desk or at FirstDenton.org/kno.

Students

Student Parent Meeting Today • 12:15 pm • SF There will be a Parent Meeting today, right after the 11 am service. Kyle Wassom will be sharing his vision for the Student Ministry. 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 10505 Jackson Road, Krum. Please bring your favorite holiday treat and a white elephant gift.

Family

Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt December 13 • 6 pm • CLC During our Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt, families will compete against each other as they drive around town looking for different Christmas light decorations. For more information visit FirstDenton.org/lights.

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 the Blessings Tree in the foyer or visit FirstDenton.org/blessings.

Women

Lunch Bunch December 9 • 11:45 am • FH This month you will enjoy a special holiday music program. Lunch will be provided for $5 by reservation no later than Friday, December 5 at FirstDenton.org/lunch-bunch.

Refresh: Women's Retreat February 6–7 • Camp Copass We still have a few spots available for our Spring Retreat. You can sign up online at FirstDenton.org/refresh or in person in the main office on December 14. A deposit of half is due upon registration.

Missions

Adults on Mission 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 Families who registered to receive Elves Shelves gifts will shop for their children on December 5 & 6. You can help the families select gifts and give them Bibles. Sign up at 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.

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This Week at First Denton

Today, 11/30 Student Parent Meeting.................12:15 pm, SF Christmas Celebration Rehearsal...1:30 pm, FH Embrace Grace................................5 pm, S-111 Prayer Meeting..........................6 pm, Conf. Rm Monday, 12/1 Celebrate Recovery Leader Training...6 pm, SF Christmas Celebration Rehearsal.......6 pm, WC Christ Commanders...........................6 pm, CLC Tuesday, 12/2 Adults on Mission..........................10 am, S-109 Overflow..............................................8 pm, WC

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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Wednesday, 12/3 GriefShare........................................6 pm, S-111 Christmas Celebration Rehearsal...6:15 pm, WC United (S).............................................7 pm, SF Men's Bible Study.........................7 pm, FH-E&F Thursday, 12/4 Moms Connect.....................................9 am, FH Christmas Celebration Rehearsal...6:15 pm, WC Friday, 12/5 Elves Shelves....................................9 am, CLC Saturday, 12/6 Christmas Celebration Rehearsal.....10 am, WC Elves Shelves....................................9 am, CLC

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 23, 2014 Budget Received This Week $52,257 Budget Required Y-T-D $3,595,500 Budget Received Y-T-D $3,272,721 Over/Under Budget ($322,779) World Mission Y-T-D $131,282 World Mission Goal $225,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,060,182 Total Given $892,681

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The Blessings 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

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