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December 7, 2014

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All I WanT

For Christmas is patience

Dr. Jeff Williams

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Letter From the Pastor 2014 Ministry and Missions Budget As we begin the last month of our 2014 budget, I want to let you know where we stand on our budget giving and what it will take for us to meet our budget by the end of this year. During the month of December we need to receive $660,514 to meet our budget for the year. As you plan your year-end giving, I hope you will make the budget your top priority. Although we have many worthy areas to give to at First Denton including Missions, Building Generations and several others, our budget is our top priority. When budget funds are not available to pay utilities, fund our various ministries, pay salaries and a host of other operating expenses, the other areas of ministry cannot take place. First Baptist has always been faithful in budget giving and I know we will be this year as well. I will keep you informed as to where we are as the month progresses. I’m excited to see what God will do through each of us to end 2014 on a positive note!

Tami, Ryan, Katherine, Alyssa and I are excited about sharing our 18th Christmas with you this year!

In His Love, Jeff

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, or in the main office.

Quarterly Business Meeting Please join us for our quarterly business meeting on Sunday, December 14, at 5 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will then vote on our 2015 budget during both services on Sunday, December 21.

End of Year Giving We deeply appreciate the generosity of our donors. Year End contributions will be accepted in the church office up until five pm on December 31. If you mail in your contribution, it must be postmarked December 31 to count on your 2014 tax return. We feel extremely blessed to be in a solid financial condition and it is because of you.

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

Guys Paintball War December 20 • 9 am All high school and middle school guys are welcome to play paintball with Kyle! Wear something you don't mind getting paint on. The cost is $30.

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. For more info visit 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.

Recreation

Christ Commanders December 15 • 6 pm • CLC Christ Commanders is an outdoor ministry that promotes and organizes events for those who love the outdoors and enjoy hunting, fishing, shooting, and camping.

Join us at 6 pm in the CLC to plan and coordinate events.

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This Week at First Denton

Today, 12/7 Embrace Grace................................5 pm, S-111 Prayer Meeting..........................6 pm, Conf. Rm Christmas Celebration........................7 pm, WC Monday, 12/8 Christmas Celebration........................7 pm, WC

Tuesday, 12/9 Lunch Bunch (W)...........................11:45 am, FH Wednesday, 12/10 GriefShare........................................6 pm, S-111 United (S).............................................7 pm, SF Men's Bible Study.........................7 pm, FH-E&F Praise Team Band/Rehearsal........7:45 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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Thursday, 12/11

Friday, 12/12 39ers Lunch (A).............................11:30 am, FH Kid's Night Out(P,K)....................................6 pm Young Adult Christmas Party (Y)...........7:30 pm Saturday, 12/13 Prayer & Pancakes (Y).............................10 am Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt........6 pm, 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

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2014 Budget As of November 30, 2014 Budget Received This Week $44,765 Budget Required Y-T-D $3,672,000 Budget Received Y-T-D $3,317,486 Over/Under Budget ($354,513) World Mission Y-T-D $131,282 World Mission Goal $225,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,017,932 Total Given $911,354

Do you know how many people the First Refuge food pantry has helped in the past year?

The First Refuge Food Pantry

534 1,701

2,562

Adults Children Seniors For a Total of: 4797

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

Please contact

JodiM@firstrefugeministries.org

to learn how.

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