FirstDenton What We Are All About
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Love God
We love God by living a life of genuine worship, prayer and study of God’s Word. Loving God means being fully devoted to Him and living a life of obedience.
Love People
Jesus said the world will know us by our love. We love people by first loving fellow believers in the church, and then loving and meeting the needs of people in Denton and around the world.
Make Disciples
Disciples are simply followers of Jesus Christ. We seek to make disciples through our worship services, Sunday Groups, Bible studies and one-on-one relationships. Our goal is to become fully devoted followers of Christ.
Share Jesus
At First Denton we believe everyone is called by God to share Jesus with those who are not yet believers in Christ. We are all ministers and God gives us unique opportunities to share the gospel message with those in our circles of influence.
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GENERATIONS
BUILDING GENERATIONS UPDATE
• 1400 Crescent St. Property: Final negotiations with seller complete. Church will vote on purchase on July 26.
• Construction plans have been submitted to the City of Denton for permit review and approval.
• Final pricing due back from the General Contractor in early August. • Completing plans for the Sunday Groups and CDC relocation during construction to the south end of the building.
• Asbestos abatement and demolition of the Chapel planned for the last week in August and September.
• Tentative construction to start October 2015.
News & Events Church Wide
Explore God Beginning the week of September 13 Explore God is a multi-church outreach initiative that will bring area churches together to equip and encourage their congregations to engage in healthy spiritual conversations with others. Dr. Jeff will be leading us in sermons on Sunday mornings and we hope to also have over 100 home discussion groups during the week. If you are interested in hosting a group at your home, visit FirstDenton.org/explore. Church-Wide Picnic & Swim Night August 2 • 7:30–9:30 pm Join us for our Church-Wide Picnic and Swim Night at Denton Water Works. This year, we will have access to inside the natatorium, where an air-conditioned room will be available for table games. We will provide BBQ sandwiches, chips and drinks. Please bring homemade ice cream to share. The cost is free, so bring a friend. Special Baptism Event August 2 • Denton Water Works Have you been baptized? If you have made the decision to follow Jesus, but haven’t been baptized, this is your next step. We are offering a special chance for you to be baptized on Sunday, August 2 at our Church-Wide Picnic at Denton Water Works. To sign up, visit FirstDenton.org/baptism. Small Group Leadership Training August 22 • 9 am–12 pm • FH Our Fall Leadership Training Day will be on August 22 from 9 am–12 pm. This time will help small group leaders become better prepared to shepherd people. Breakout sessions will include Trends with Preschoolers, Children, Youth, Adults and more. All Sunday Group & Home Group leaders are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to ericah@firstdenton.org. Preschool
Music & More August 3–6 • 9 am–12 pm This is a music camp for ages 3–completed Kindergarten. Come learn about different musical instruments, make rhythm band instruments and have fun with music. The kids will perform on the last day. Cost is $50. Registration forms are located at the Preschool Desk.
Kids
Hawaiian Falls Preteen Trip August 5 • 10 am–4 pm All completed 3rd–5th graders are invited to join us at Hawaiian Falls Waterpark in Roanoke on August 5. The cost of $25 per kid includes admission and lunch. Remember to wear a modest swimsuit and bring a beach towel and sunscreen. Water shoes or flip flops are recommended. All registrations and payments must be received online or at the Kids Ministry Office by Sunday, August 2. Register at FirstDenton.org/HF. Adult 55+
Game Day July 28 • 1 pm • FH Join other Adults 55+ for table games in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, July 28 at 1 pm. Bring finger foods to share.
AARP Driver Safety Class August 13 • 12 pm • S-111 The AARP Driver Safety Class will last from 12–4 pm with registration beginning at 11:30 am in Room 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. Revival August 16–19 Dr. John Beck will be preaching at this year's All Church Revival. It begins on Sunday evening at 5:30 pm with dessert and coffee. It continues Monday–Wednesday with lunch at 11:30 am and services at 12 pm. Keith McGee will be leading our music. To see the daily lunch menu, visit FirstDenton.org/revival. Recreation
Bass Fishing Tournament August 29 • 6 am Over the past 15 years, Brad Cockrell has been leading mission trips to Haiti. God has impressed upon the Cockrell family the desire to adopt two Haitian children. The Christ Commanders Outdoor Ministry is hosting a Bass Fishing Tournament to help with their adoption costs. Early bird registration by August 26 is $80 per boat. 50% of the total entry fees for this tournament will benefit the Cockrell Family's adoption fund. For details and to register, visit FirstDenton.org/fishing.
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This Week at First Denton Today, 7/26 Prayer Meeting…........................6 pm, Conf Rm
Wednesday, 7/29 Men's Bible Study.........................7 pm, FH-E&F
Monday, 7/27 Celebrate Recovery..............................7 pm, SF
Thursday, 7/30
Tuesday, 7/28 Game Day (A).......................................1 pm, FH
Friday, 7/31 Snugs with Hugs (W).....................9 am, SH 109 Saturday, 8/1
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 Mi - Missions FH - Fellowship Hall FR - First Refuge SF - Student Floor WC - Worship Center CR - Choir Room SH - South Hall CLC - Christian Life Center
1100 Malone St • Denton, TX 76201 • 940.382.2577 • FirstDenton.org
2015 Budget As of July 19, 2015 Budget Received This Week $65,776 Budget Required Y-T-D $2,064,424 Budget Received Y-T-D $2,009,816 Over/Under Budget ($54,607) World Mission Y-T-D $39,634 World Mission Goal $130,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,079,282 Total Given $2,377,422
Explore God is a multi-church outreach initiative that will bring area churches together to equip and encourage their congregations to engage in healthy spiritual conversations with others. On September 13, Dr. Jeff will kick off a 7 week sermon series and we hope to also have over 100 home discussion groups during the week. Discussion groups are designed to create a safe environment where group members can seek credible answers to challenging spiritual questions.
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DISCUSSION
GROUPS Discussion groups are designed to create a safe environment where group members can seek credible answers to challenging spiritual questions. We hope to have over 100 home discussion groups during the week and we need you to host a group in your home.
HOST TRAINING DAYS Sunday, August 16 • 5 pm Wednesday, August 19 • 6 pm Sunday, August 30 • 5 pm Wednesday, September 2 • 6 pm
HOST SIGN UP
I can host an Explore God group in my home beginning the week of September 13. (At a day and time of your choosing for one hour).
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