IN THIS SERIES
September 13, 2015
#FirstDenton
Join us for a 7-week series where we will EXPLORE the big questions:
September 13 Does Life Have a Purpose? September 20 Is There a God? September 27 Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering? October 4: Is Christianity Too Narrow?? October 11: Is Jesus Really God? October 18: Is the Bible Reliable? October 25: Can I Know God Personally?
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Does Life Have a Purpose? Dr. Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
FirstDenton Today’s Worship 8:15 AM Sunday Groups 9:30 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service 11 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service Baptism: Cynthia Foster
What We Are All About 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.
building
GENERATIONS To stay up-to-date with the construction progress, visit:
BuildingGenerations.org
News & Events Church Wide
Cindy Nichols Chapel Stained Glass If you would like to own a 30” x 36” panel of stained glass from the Cindy Nichols Chapel, you can fill out a request at BuildingGenerations.org/stained-glass or pick one up in the church office. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. All donations will be added to the Building Generation’s fund. Requests must be submitted by September 27.
Special Called Business Meeting Wednesday, September 16 • 6 pm • FH The Constitution and Bylaws Revision Committee will present a proposed amendment to the church bylaws concerning the First Baptist Church Council at this special called business meeting. This is the final opportunity for comment or discussion regarding this proposed amendment before the scheduled vote at the regular business meeting September 27. Written copies will be available at the meeting or you can download a copy at FirstDenton.org/bylaws.
Baptist General Convention of Texas November 8–10 • Frisco, TX At this year’s annual BGCT meeting, we’ll examine Baptist Distinctives and share the reasons we choose to be Baptist. Our church is allowed 25 messengers to go to the meeting. If you are interested in serving as a messenger, please contact Deb Kingrey at debk@firstdenton.org before October 25. Women
Fall Kick-Off September 19 • 5 pm • FH You are invited to a night of connection, worship and great food. You will be able to find all the ways to connect through the Women’s Ministry during the upcoming year. This year’s speaker is Shannon Perry. Tickets are $15 and available in the main office. Moms Connect Thursdays • 9:30–11:30 am • FH Looking for support and encouragement as a mom? This is the place for you! Beginning September 10, enjoy meaningful conversation, laughter and friendship as you're supported in your journey through motherhood. Moms of all ages are welcome. Register for childcare at FirstDenton.org/mc.
Adult 55+
Game Day Join other Adults 55+ for table games on September 22 from 1–4 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a snack to share. Family
Marriage Basics Beginning September 30 • 7 pm • FH This is an 8 week class that will help prepare you for marriage. If you are engaged or seriously dating, you will want to take part in this free class. For details and to register, visit FirstDenton.org/marriage-basics. Cockrell Family Adoption Benefit October 17 • 4 pm • FH God has impressed upon the Cockrell family the desire to adopt two Haitian children. The Adoption Benefit will include a BBQ meal, dessert, live music, silent auction, raffle drawings and live auction. Tickets are $25 each. Stop by the foyer or the church office to purchase your ticket. Missions
Making Peace With Your Past September 13 • 5 pm • Bride’s Room Making Peace With Your Past helps participants unlock past hurts, confront emotional wounds and resolve negative feelings. Whether it’s relationships from childhood or pressures from recent years, this class can help. The next women’s session begins on Sunday, September 13 at 5 pm. To register, visit FirstDenton.org/peace. Worship & Music
Kid’s Choir Helper Opportunity Wednesdays • 5:30–6:15 pm If you have a music background and love working with kids, this is a great opportunity for you to use your gifts. Kid’s Choir is in need of people to serve every week or on a rotating basis. Please contact Ashley Sterrett at ashleys@firstdenton.org to volunteer or for more information. Praise Team Auditions If you would like to help lead worship during our 11 am service, we will be having auditions for vocals and band on September 16 & 17. Stop by and pick up an audition packet from the Music Office. Schedule an audition time by emailing Tonya Blankenship at tonyab@firstdenton.org.
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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, 9/13 Prayer Meeting..........................6 pm, Conf. Rm. Student Home Groups.................................6 pm Monday, 9/14 Celebrate Recovery.............................7 pm, SF Tuesday, 9/15 Overflow (C)........................................8 pm, WC Wednesday, 9/16 Dinner...................................................5 pm, FH Kid’s Choir..............................................5:30 pm Special Called Business Meeting.....6 pm, S-109 WEBS...................................................6 pm, FH Grief Share.......................................6 pm, S-111 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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Awana....................................................6:15 pm Worship Choir (Mu).........................6:15 pm, CR United (S).........................................6:30 pm, SF Men's Bible Study.........................7 pm, FH-E&F Praise Band Auditions (Mu)........................7 pm Praise Team Rehearsal (Mu)..........7:45 pm, WC Thursday, 9/17 Moms Connect (W)..........................9:30 am, FH Praise Vocals Auditions (Mu).......................6 pm Friday, 9/18 Saturday, 9/19 Fall Kick-Off (W)....................................5 pm, FH
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 September 6, 2015 Budget Received This Week $81,479 Budget Required Y-T-D $2,515,533 Budget Received Y-T-D $2,517,799 Over/Under Budget $2,265 World Mission Y-T-D $46,888 World Mission Goal $130,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,079,282 Total Given $2,509,773
FALL
KICK OFF SEPTEMBER 19 5-8:30 PM • $15
WITH GUEST SPEAKER SHANNON PERRY
“AND GOD IS ABLE TO MAKE EVERY GRACE OVERFLOW TO YOU, SO THAT IN EVERY WAY, ALWAYS HAVING EVERYTHING YOU NEED, YOU MAY EXCEL IN EVERY GOOD WORK.” 2 CORINTHIANS 9:8
FOR MORE INFO, VISIT
FIRSTDENTON.ORG/KICKOFF
marriage
BASICS A Premarital Class
Sept 30–Nov 18
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