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Today’s Sermon

“Who Is Jesus Christ?”

Dr. Jeff Williams, Senior 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 Church Wide

Quarterly Business Meeting Today • 5 pm • WC Please join us for our quarterly business meeting in the Worship Center. We will be discussing our Building Generations campaign.

Preschool

Unfrozen Today • 3–5 pm All preschool families are invited to join us for Unfrozen. Inside activities will be in Fellowship Hall. Snow sledding and slide will be outside between the main building and CLC. 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.

Students

Parent Dessert Meeting Middle School • Today • 1:30 pm Our Middle School Parent Dessert was postponed to this week. It will still be at 1:30 pm at the Voyles home.

Family

Marriage Basics Beginning April 1 This is an 8 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/Marriage-Basics.

Men

Deacons Meeting This month's Deacons Meeting will be on March 14 at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall. A light breakfast will be served.

Adult 55+

39ers Lunch March 13 • 11:30 am • FH This month's program will feature Nutrition Tips for Wellness Eating presented by April Stooksberry. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

AARP Driver Safety Class March 12 • 12 pm • S-111 Cost for AARP members is $15, non-members $20. By taking this class you may qualify for a discount on your car insurance. Register online at FirstDenton.org/aarp.

Women

Lunch Bunch March 10 • 11:45 am • FH At Lunch Bunch you will enjoy fellowship with old friends and have the opportunity to meet new ones. This month’s theme is “Spring Interest in Pinterest.” A baked potato and salad bar lunch will be provided for $5 by reservation no later than March 6.

Register for lunch and childcare at FirstDenton.org/lunchbunch.

Bible Study - “The Best Yes” Begins Tonight at 5 pm The start of this study was delayed a week due to the inclement weather. 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.

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.

Recreation

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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CLC

Campus Map Fellowship Hall

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, 3/8 Parent Dessert Meeting....................1:30 pm (S) Unfrozen (P)............................3 pm, Parking Lot Quarterly Business Meeting.................5 pm, WC Embrace Grace..........................5 pm, S-111 (W) Prayer Meeting........................….6 pm, Conf Rm Women’s Bible Study (W).....................6 pm, SH Monday, 3/9 Celebrate Recovery..............................7 pm, SF Tuesday, 3/10 Women’s Bible Study (W)................9:30 am, SH Lunch Bunch (W)...........................11:45 am, FH Overflow (C)........................................8 pm, WC Wednesday, 3/11 Dinner...................................................5 pm, FH Awana/Kids Choir (K).............................5:45 pm 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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WEBS...................................................6 pm, FH Women’s Bible Study (W).....................6 pm, SH GriefShare........................................6 pm, S-111 Celebration Choir Rehearsal...........6:15 pm, CR Men's Bible Study.........................7 pm, FH-E&F United (S)..............................................7 pm, SF Praise Team/Band Rehearsal.........7:45 pm, WC Thursday, 3/12 AARP Driver Safety Class..............12 pm, S-111 Friday, 3/13 39ers Lunch (A)..............................11:30 am, FH Kid's Night Out (P, K)..................................6 pm Saturday, 3/14 Deacons Meeting (M)............................8 am, FH

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 1, 2015 Budget Received This Week $61,420 Budget Required Y-T-D $636,967 Budget Received Y-T-D $550,701 Over/Under Budget ($86,265) World Mission Y-T-D $10,767 World Mission Goal $130,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,078,382 Total Given $1,575,782

has been rescheduled for today!

Unfrozen

GENERATIONS Building Generations Phase One Proposal The Finance Committee recommends that First Baptist Church of Denton proceed with obtaining a line of credit up to $10.5 million to be used for the financing of construction for Building Generations phase one.

Be sure to join us for our Quarterly Business Meeting:

Tonight 5 pm • Worship Center

For more information about this campaign, visit: BuildingGenerations.org