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Apologetics 101 Brad Cockrell, Associate Pastor

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march 28 8 am–12 pm

8:15 AM Sunday Groups 9:30 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service 11 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service

Service Projects Warehouse Worker • Twice As Nice 12 volunteers needed

Easter Egg Stuffing • Mission Denton 25 volunteers needed Painting & Cleaning • Salvation Army 15 volunteers needed

Cookies & Milk • Denton Fire Department 15 volunteers needed Senior Home Repair • Hearts for Homes 20 volunteers needed Gardening • Newton Rayzor Elementary 15 volunteers needed

Youth Project • Denton Police Department 15 volunteers needed 15 volunteers needed

Overflow Project • Great American Cleanup 35 volunteers needed Preschool Project • The Vintage

Early Start Projects

Giveaway Garage Sale • First Refuge Ministries - 7 am 6 volunteers Denton Village Dash 5K • North Lakes Park - 8 am 15 volunteers needed

Denton Village Dash Indoor • Good Samaritan Village on Hinkle - 8 am 20 volunteers needed.

Denton Dash for DISD • South Lakes Park - 8 am 15 volunteers needed.

News & Events Preschool

Eggstravaganza March 29 • 4–6 pm Eggstravaganza is open to ages birth–2nd grade. We will have egg hunts, a petting zoo, a bounce house and cookies. One parent must stay with their child. This is a rain or shine event. Please register at FirstDenton.org/eggs by Sunday, March 22.

Please drop off plastic eggs and candy donations at the Preschool Desk.

Kids

Preteen Extreme March 27–28 Preteen Extreme has been rescheduled for March 27–28. We have re-opened registration.

It's not too late to sign up your preteen. Visit FirstDenton.org/museum to register.

Family

Marriage Basics Beginning April 1 This is an eight week class that is designed to help prepare you for marriage. The content will cover such topics as a Biblical view of marriage, Biblical roles in marriage, communication and conflict, finances and much more. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate that will entitle you to a free marriage license. Register at FirstDenton.org/MarriageBasics.

Adult 55+

Game Day March 24 • 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!

Women

Bible Study - “The Best Yes” In this six session Bible study, author Lysa TerKeurst uses her signature mix of transparency, scripture-laced insight and “been there” humor to suggest usable strategies for making wise decisions day by day. To register and for a list of meeting times, visit FirstDenton.org/womens-bible-study.

Snugs With Hugs Fridays • 9–11 am • S-109 A group of ladies meet each Friday to make knitted caps called snugs. Most of the caps are donated to Elves Shelves, but a few are donated to various hospitals and cancer facilities. If you don't know how to crochet, supplies for loom knitting are provided.

Missions

I Love Denton Day March 28 • 8 am I Love Denton Day is our annual day of community service projects. We'll meet for a light breakfast, prayer and fellowship at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall, followed by a few hours of community service. All supplies will be provided. To see a list of projects and to register, visit FirstDenton.org/ilovedenton.

Worship & Music

Christmas Celebration DVDs & CDs Christmas Celebration 2013 DVDs are available now for $15 each or 2 for $25.

Picture CDs for this past year's Christmas Celebration 2014 are available free of charge. All products are professionally edited and available in the Music & Worship Ministry Office during the week or after the worship services.

Recreation

Spring Classic March 21 • 8 am Our first Golf Tournament of the year will be our Spring Classic at Indian Creek Golf Club. The format is a two man scramble and the cost is $45 per player. To register visit FirstDenton.org/golf or call 940.382.2577, x171.

Clay Bird Shoot March 28 • 10 am The Christ Commanders Outdoor Ministry is hosting a clay bird shoot at Fossil Pointe in Slidell. The cost is $35 for 50 clay birds and $65 for 100 clay birds. The cost also includes a hamburger lunch. To register visit FirstDenton.org/claybird.

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Main Level

Main Office

Map Key Restrooms

South Hall

Courtyard

Worship Center

Preschool Wing

Choir Room

Christian Life Center

Library Conference Room

Upper Level

Foyer

Student Floor

Kids Floor

Worship Center Balcony

This Week at First Denton Today, 3/15 Embrace Grace (W)..........................5 pm, S-111 Prayer Meeting........................….6 pm, Conf Rm Women’s Bible Study (W).....................6 pm, SH Monday, 3/16 Celebrate Recovery..............................7 pm, SF Christ Commanders...........................6 pm, CLC

Thursday, 3/19 Friday, 3/20 Saturday, 3/21 Spring Classic (R)........................................8 am

Tuesday, 3/17 Women’s Bible Study (W)................9:30 am, SH Wednesday, 3/18 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

2015 Budget As of March 8, 2015 Budget Received This Week $97,255 Budget Required Y-T-D $707,567 Budget Received Y-T-D $647,958 Over/Under Budget ($59,609) World Mission Y-T-D $12,529 World Mission Goal $130,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,078,382 Total Given $1,589,959

marriage

BASICS

A Premarital Class

April 1–May 20 7 PM Fellowship Hall

Marriage Basics is an eight week premarital class offered free of charge to engaged couples or seriously dating couples considering marriage.

For more information or to register: FirstDenton.org/marriagebasics

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Preschool Ministry

Eggstravaganza

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