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December 21, 2014

All I WanT

For Christmas is

life

Dr. Jeff Williams

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FirstDenton Letter From the Pastor

Today’s Worship 9:30 AM Worship Service

2014 Ministry and Missions Budget With two weeks to go in our 2014 budget year we need to receive $467,100 to reach our goal. The last two weeks you have been so generous in your giving. I’m praying that God will take us to our goal by December 31. Please remember that in order for your gifts to be counted toward your 2014 tax return they must be in our office by December 31 or postmarked by that same day. Thank you for your generosity to our budget and helping us end 2014 on a positive note.

Baptism: Emma Pittman 11 AM Worship Service

In His Love, Jeff

Family

Christmas Eve Service 4 pm • Worship Center

This service will be Family Focused. There will be a children’s sermon, families will read the Christmas story and we will close with a special candle lighting.

News & Events Church Wide

Holiday Schedule There will be no Sunday Groups on December 21 and 28. We will still have our regular worship services on those Sundays at 9:30 & 11 am. The church offices will be closed December 24–26 and January 1–2. There will be no Wednesday night activities December 24 or 31.

End of Year Giving We deeply appreciate the generosity of our donors. Year End contributions will be accepted in the church office up until 5 pm on December 31. If you mail in your contribution, it must be postmarked December 31 to count on your 2014 tax return.

Christmas Eve Services December 24 • 4 pm & 6 pm We will have two Christmas Eve Services.

The 4 pm service will be “Family Focused.”

There will be a children’s sermon, families will read the Christmas story and we will close with a special candle lighting. The 6 pm service is for anyone and everyone. We will sing carols, receive the Lord’s Supper and have a special candle lighting. All ages are welcome at this service.

Kids

Preteen Extreme Weekend February 27–28 All 3rd, 4th and 5th graders are invited to join us for this Extreme Night at the Museum.

Several Biblical characters will come to life as they teach us how to live the Christian life in 2015! The cost of $55 covers bowling, laser tag, games, two slices of pizza, drinks and a t-shirt at Strikz Entertainment Zone. Register

by February 15 at FirstDenton.org/museum.

Students

Middle School Christmas Party Today • 6 pm • 3011 Montecito Drive All middle school students are invited to the Hassell's home for our Tacky Christmas Party!

Come with a gift under $10, a tacky sweater on and be prepared for lots of fun! We will have food, prizes and games.

Disciple Now January 16–18 • 6:30 pm Middle and High School students are invited to share an exciting weekend with the First Denton Student Ministry in church member's homes. Disciple Now is a weekend full of worship, games, in-depth Bible studies, hanging out and a few surprises. This year's theme is "Go!" We will be talking about the what, why and how of sharing the gospel. Cost is $55. Register at FirstDenton.org/dnow.

Get Fed Sunday, January 25 It's time to Get Fed again to help our students lower the cost of camp, conferences, and mission trips. Join us at Applebee's or either of Mooyah's locations on Sunday, January 25. At Applebee's, you must have their approved flyer to hand to your waiter. Download one at FirstDenton.org/getfed. Present your church bulletin during check-out at Mooyah's.

Missions

Celebrate Recovery Come and join us on Monday, January 5 at 7 pm on the youth floor for the grand kick-off of Celebrate Recovery. Celebrate Recovery helps us recover from any hurt, hang-up or habit that we are struggling with by understanding that the only true recovery comes through Jesus Christ. Doors will open at 6:30 pm for a time of fellowship and snacks.

If you are willing to serve in any capacity, please contact Doug Giles at dougg@firstdenton.org.

Recreation

Concealed Handgun Licensing Class January 17 • 9 am–3 pm If you would like to get your Concealed Handgun License, we are offering a free class on January 17 at 9 am. This class is a two-part class with classroom instruction and then proficiency qualifications at an approved gun range. The class is free; however, if you wish to obtain your CHL, you will be responsible for State Licensing fees plus fingerprinting fee and range fee for shooting qualification. Register at FirstDenton.org/chl.

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Given in Loving Memory of:

From:

From:

Wanda Long................................................Doug & Kay Long Charles & Barbara Grahl.............................Doug & Kay Long Lynne and Gay Leake.................................Casey & Katelyn Leake Jacob, Christina, Jeremy, Nahum & Hogan..........................................Jerry & Denise Stansel Jared, Parker & Emerson............................Jerry & Denise Stansel Greg and Jane Naugher..............................Seniors 2015

South Hall

Christmas

Playground

Given in Honor of:

Poinsettias 2014

Chapel

Emma Mash...............................................Robbie, Lesa & Jack Mash Jeff & Willie Scott........................................Robbie, Lesa & Jack Mash My brother, Bill Rader.................................Jim & Linda Rader Doug Bartel.................................................Baity & Martha Gene Bartel Dennis Ray Whitson, Sr..............................Barbara Whitson My husband, Bob Goss..............................Mary Goss My wife, Betty Corley..................................Richard Corley Helen Paschall............................................James & Ginny Thomason My grandson, Austin Matthews...................Ann Pace Mel & Winkie Brewer and Caleb Killingsworth..............................Harry & Maribeth Koch John Walker................................................Mary Beth Walker John Walker...............................................Jim & Susan McClanahan Art Thompson.............................................Dot, Danny & Brandy Thompson Candy Thompson Fincher...........................Dot, Danny & Brandy Thompson Deana Mulkey Thompson...........................Dot, Danny & Brandy Thompson Our parents, Pruitt & Ann Dowell and Ralph & Lil McKee...............................Charles & Sharon McKee Thelma & Bill Shoemaker...........................Patrice, Jack & Joseph Frisby Joyce & Jimmy Frisby................................Patrice, Jack & Joseph Frisby Edward Long..............................................Doug & Kay Long David Earp.................................................The Earp family Elizabeth Moody.........................................Ron & Jane Fletcher Irene Fletcher.............................................Ron & Jane Fletcher My mother, Betty Gage..............................Vicki Laws My father, Vic Gage....................................Vicki Laws Jeremy Chad..............................................Jerry & Denise Stansel

Please be sure to pick up your poinsettias after the Christmas Eve service or later this week.

This Week at First Denton Today, 12/21 Prayer Meeting..........................6 pm, Conf. Rm Middle School Christmas Party (S).............6 pm Monday, 12/22 Tuesday, 12/23 CLC Closed for Repairs

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, 12/24 Church Offices Closed Family Christmas Eve Service............4 pm, WC Christmas Eve Service........................6 pm, WC Thursday, 12/25 Church Offices Closed............ Merry Christmas!

Friday, 12/26 Church Offices Closed Saturday, 12/27

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 December 14, 2014 Budget Received This Week $91,401 Budget Required Y-T-D $3,825,000 Budget Received Y-T-D $3,510,899 Over/Under Budget ($314,100) World Mission Y-T-D $146,208 World Mission Goal $225,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,017,932 Total Given $958,226