September 14, 2014
FirstDenton Today’s Worship 8:15 AM Sunday Groups 9:30 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service Baptism: Karlen Pradier 11 AM Sunday Groups Worship Service Baptism: Lauren Vannatta
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.
A RETIREMENT CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF 25 YEARS OF SERVICE AT FIRST DENTON
September 21
News & Events Men
Church Wide
Cliff Feeler Love Offering Cliff Feeler has been our Minister to Senior Adults for 25 years. In appreciation of his service, we are receiving a love offering for him. If you would like to contribute, please designate it to "Cliff Feeler" on your offering envelope or check. We will celebrate Cliff Feeler Day, Sunday, September 21. Reception for Shirley Jones Join us as we celebrate ten years of faithful service by Shirley Jones, our Minister to Preschool Children, with a reception after both services today in Fellowship Hall. Light refreshments will be served.
Deacon’s Meeting There will be a deacons meeting on Saturday, September 27 at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall. A light breakfast will be served. Women
Preschool
Down on the Farm All preschool families are invited to Down On the Farm on Sunday, September 28 from 5–7 pm. We will have a petting zoo, farm food and many other fun farm activities. Farm food is $2 each and includes chicken strips, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and a roll. Please register by Sunday, September 21. Kids
Volunteers Needed Lately we've had an increasing amount of kids on Sunday mornings and this means we need more teachers. But, what a great problem to have! If you would like to invest in the spiritual life of a child, please email Chris Barfield at chrisb@firstdenton.org. Students
Parent Meeting There will be a meeting for all parents of Middle or High School students on September 21, right after the 11 am service. This will be a time for us to update you on changes to our Student Ministry. We will also be providing information on upcoming events. Young Adults
Young Adult Gathering Saturday • September 27 • 6:30 pm We are beginning a new ministry for post college adults, married or single with no kids, up to age 35. Join us on Saturday, September 27 at 6:30 pm at the Caswell's Ponderosa. For more information, visit FirstDenton.org/young-adults.
Moms Connect Thursday • September 18 • 9 am Looking for support and encouragement as a mom? This is the place for you! Enjoy meaningful conversation, laughter and friendship as you're supported in your journey through motherhood. Moms of all ages are welcome. Please register ahead of time at FirstDenton.org/moms-connect. Adult 55+
Game Day Join our Adult 55+ Ministry for table games on September 23 from 1-4 pm in Fellowship Hall. Bring finger foods to share and come join the fun! Missions
First Refuge Anniversary Saturday • September 20 • 6-9 pm First Refuge will be celebrating the one year anniversary of its medical clinic and counseling ministries. Join us for a free outdoor concert, testimonies and food trucks. Please bring a lawn chair. Parking will be available at First Denton. We will have shuttles to take you to First Refuge. Worship & Music
Praise Team Auditions The Music & Worship Ministry will be holding auditions for those interested in being part of the 11 am service Praise Team. Stop by the Music Office before September 16 to sign up for an audition time and pick up a packet that will include audition requirements. Praise Band auditions will be September 17 and Praise Vocal auditions will be September 18.
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This Week at First Denton
Today, 9/14 Women’s Fall Bible Study............5 pm, SH A&B Prayer Meeting..........................6 pm, Conf. Rm Monday, 9/15
Celebration Choir Rehearsal...........6:15 pm, CR United (S)..............................................7 pm, SF Men’s Bible Study................................7 pm, FH Praise Team/Band Rehearsal........7:45 pm, WC Praise Team Band Auditions...........8:15 pm, WC
Tuesday, 9/16 Women’s Fall Bible Study.......9:30 am, SH A&B Overflow (C)........................................8 pm, WC
Thursday, 9/18 Moms Connect......................................9 am, FH Praise Team Vocal Auditions...........5:30 pm, WC
Wednesday, 9/17 Dinner...................................................5 pm, FH Awana (K)............................5:45 pm, Kids Floor WEBS...................................................6 pm, FH Women’s Fall Bible Study............6 pm, SH A&B GriefShare........................................6 pm, S-111 P - Preschool Ministry K - Kid’s Ministry S - Student Ministry C - College Ministry Si - Singles Ministry F - Family Ministry M - Ministry to Men W - Women’s Ministry A - Adults 55 + R - Recreation
FirstDenton
Friday, 9/19 Saturday, 9/20 First Refuge Anniversary Celebration...6 pm, FR
Mu - Music Ministry FH - Fellowship Hall FR - First Refuge (1701 Broadway)
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
2014 Budget As of September 7 Budget Received This Week Budget Required Y-T-D Budget Received Y-T-D Over/Under Budget Building Funds Received Total Building Funds Received World Mission Y-T-D World Mission Goal
$100,269 $2,754,000 $2,523,879 ($230,121) $12,070 $816,037 $101,055 $225,000
Down on the farm
September 28 5pm–7pm
Farm activities Include • • • •
petting zoo pony Rides Milking Station & much more
Farm Food ($2 Adults, $1 Children)
Chicken strips Mashed Potatoes Green beans rolls
firstdenton.org/farm
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First Refuge Ministries
Anniversary Celebration Outdoor Concert September 20 6–9 pm
FirstRefugeMinistries.org/Anniversary
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