9-27-15 Bulletin

IN THIS SERIES

September 27, 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?

VISIT

FirstDenton.org/sermons to watch or listen to previous messages or download our app at FirstDenton.org/app

Why Does God Allow Pain & Suffering?

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 Baptisms: Jaxsyn Copley, Kim Copley, Ethan Owens

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 Join us for the Building Generations Ground Breaking Ceremony Sunday, October 4 • Immediately Following the 11 am Service To stay up to date on the progress, visit: BuildingGenerations.org

News & Events Church Wide

Quarterly Business Meeting Today • 5 pm • FH We will be voting on a proposed amendment to the church bylaws concerning the First Baptist Church Council presented by the Constitution and Bylaws Revision Committee. 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.

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 The Cockrell Adoption Benefit will include a BBQ meal, dessert, live music, silent auction, raffle drawings and live auction.

Tickets are $25 each. All proceeds will go to the Cockrell Family Adoption Fund. Stop by the foyer or the church office to purchase your ticket.

Carnival 31 October 31 • 3:30–6 pm Carnival 31 is a night of fun for preschool and elementary age children on Halloween. We will have games, rides, laser tag, inflatables, trunk-or-treating, concessions for sale and candy. You can help by bringing new unopened bags of candy and placing them in the candy receptacles located around the church. We need lots of people to help make Carnival 31 a success each year. If you would like to volunteer to help the night of the event, visit FirstDenton.org/carnival31.

Preschool

Kid’s Night Out October 9 • 6–10 pm Kid's Night Out is a special time of fun for children ages birth–5th grade while mom and dad enjoy some time to themselves.

Cost is $8 per child with a $26 family max.

Deadline to register is October 4. Drop a check off at the Preschool Desk or register at FirstDenton.org/kno.

Adult 55+

39ers October 9 • 11:30 am • FH Adults 55+ will gather for a meal and fellowship on Friday, October 9. This month’s program will feature The Young at Heart Band. Bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Women

Lunch Bunch October 13 • 11:45 am • FH Please join us for a $5 all inclusive salad and potato bar lunch in the Fellowship Hall.

There will be lots of fun and sweet girlfriend time. This month we are having a style show. Remember to bring a friend! Please make lunch reservations 2 weeks in advance at FirstDenton.org/lunchbunch.

Fall Bible Study Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays Join us this fall as we study Priscilla Shirer’s Armour of God. For details and to register visit FirstDenton.org/womens-bible-study.

Missions

DBA Family Gathering The Denton Baptist Association will be holding its 2nd annual Family Gathering at Camp Copass on Sunday, October 4 from 3–7:30 pm. There will be activities for children and youth, live music, free food and ministry booths from association churches.

The evening worship service will be led by Dr. Thom Rainer, who will be speaking on "The Future of the Church."

Adults on Mission October 6 • 10 am • S-109 Adults on Mission is the church organization for missions involvement and learning that extends around the globe. Church members can grow in their relationship with Christ through mission education and involvement.

FirstDenton.org/connect

First Denton Campus Map P-101

Restrooms

Main Office

P-122

SH 3&4 Conf Rm

South Hall A

South Hall B

P-112

Conference Room

South Hall

P-124

Preschool P-125 P-116 Wing

P-113

P-117

S-109 B

Playground

P-111

P-118

Library

S-109 A

P-123

P-109 P-110

P-121

P-119

Courtyard

P-120

P-108

Worship Center

Preschool Office

S-111 A S-111 B

Main Office

Maint.

Office

P-104

Map Key S-110

Choir Room

Hall

P-103

Worship Center

Chapel

Music Fellowship Office HallFellowship

P-102

Choir Room

CLC

Christian Life Center

Upper Level N-220

N-219

S-216 N-216

Kid’s Ministry Offices

South Hall S-215

N-212

S-206

Student Floor

S-205

N-202

Kid’s Worship

N-208

N-206

Kids Floor

S-209 N-207

S-207

S-204

Worship Center Balcony

S-203

This Week at First Denton Today, 9/27 Prayer Meeting............................6 pm, Conf. Rm. Women’s Bible Study..............................5 pm, SH Quarterly Business Meeting...................5 pm, FH MS Student Home Group..............................6 pm HS Student Home Group.........................6:30 pm Monday, 9/28 Celebrate Recovery................................7 pm, SF Tuesday, 9/29 Bible Study (W)......9:30 am, Linda Olma’s Home Overflow (C)..........................................8 pm, WC Wednesday, 9/30 Dinner.....................................................5 pm, FH Kid’s Choir................................................5:30 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 +

FirstDenton

Women’s Bible Study..............................6 pm, SH WEBS.....................................................6 pm, FH Grief Share.........................................6 pm, S-111 Awana (P, K)............................................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 Marriage Basics (F).............................7 pm, FH-A Praise Team Rehearsal (Mu)............7:45 pm, WC Thursday, 10/1 Moms Connect (W)............................9:30 am, FH Friday, 10/2 Snugs with Hugs (W).........................9 am, S-109 Saturday 10/3

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 20, 2015 Budget Received This Week $61,854 Budget Required Y-T-D $2,659,533 Budget Received Y-T-D $2,643,318 Over/Under Budget ($16,214) World Mission Y-T-D $49,778 World Mission Goal $130,000 Building Generations Total Commitments $5,079,282 Total Given $2,532,701

thirty one carnival first denton

october 31 3:30–6 pm

free event!

trunk 'r' treat bounce houses petting zoo carnival games candy prizes preschool zone food available for purchase

$25 Doors open at 4 pm

Saturday

Oct. 17 Dinner at 5 pm

Fellowship Hall