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December 28, 2014

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Letter From the Pastor

Today’s Worship 9:30 AM Worship Service Baptism: Abbey Lawrence 11 AM Worship Service Baptism: Creed Crockett

2014 Ministry and Missions Budget With just a few days left in 2014 we need $359,150 to reach our 2014 Ministry and Missions budget. As you consider your year-end giving I hope you will keep our budget first in your giving and help us end 2014 on a positive note so that we can begin 2015 ready for all that God has in store for us.

I believe God has great things planned for First Denton next year. I’m excited about experiencing all of those things with you.

Thank you for your generous giving to God and His church this year and every year. God has been so good in providing for the ministries He leads us to be a part of. It is a great privilege and a joy to be your pastor. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and I wish you a wonderful 2015 serving God at First Denton.

In His Love, Jeff

News & Events Church Wide

Holiday Schedule The church offices will be closed January 1–2.

There will be no Wednesday night activities December 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.

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

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.

Women

Lunch Bunch January 13 • 11:45 am • FH At Lunch Bunch you will enjoy fellowship with old friends and have the opportunity to meet new ones. This month our theme is "Beach Party." A baked potato and salad bar lunch will be provided for $5 by reservation. Free childcare is available through reservation by January 9 at FirstDenton.org/lunchbunch.

Spirited Scrappers January 9–10 • 6 pm • FH At this month's Spirited Scrappers we will be making Mother's Day and Father's Day cards for our soldiers. You can set up Friday night at 6 pm and stay until midnight if you wish. You can leave your set up overnight. Come back Saturday at 9 am and scrap till 6 pm. Lunch on Saturday is $4 by reservation by emailing Deanna Blackmon at blackmond@verizon.net.

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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This Week at First Denton Today, 12/28 Prayer Meeting..........................6 pm, Conf. Rm Monday, 12/29

Thursday, 1/1 Church Offices Closed

Tuesday, 12/30

Friday, 1/2 Church Offices Closed

Wednesday, 12/31 No Activities

Saturday, 1/3

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 December 21, 2014 Budget Received This Week $107,961 Budget Required Y-T-D $3,978,000 Budget Received Y-T-D $3,618,860 Over/Under Budget ($359,140) World Mission Y-T-D $147,814 World Mission Goal $225,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,017,932 Total Given $1,008,394

Men’ Ministry P esents 1/23

6 pm

6–8 pm • Fellowship Hall

Sign up at FirstDenton.org/chili There will be a chili and cornbread contest. All men who want to enter the contest are encouraged to bring a pot of chili and/or cornbread. Women are invited to attend the event but are not eligible for the chili and cornbread contest. This year's guest speaker will be Charles Thornton. Charles is a great entertainer who does all kinds of impersonations and impressions. The event is free.