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uly is filled with camps and mission trips: Middle School, High School, Preteen, and Frog Camps; Chicago, Jamaica, and Kenya Mission trips. These involve hundreds of our children and adults. Pray for each of these groups as they grow in their faith in Jesus and to minister in His name. Sunday, July 28 is our Family Fun night at Denton Water Works. We are planning a baptism service at the Water Park that night in the Lazy River. If you have never been baptized, or you are on our baptism list and would like to be baptized in this unique setting, call the church office or email judym@ firstdenton.org and we will get you on the list. I know we are in the dog days of summer and you are taking vacations and trips away from home. As you travel, I hope you will do your best to find a place to worship on Sundays wherever you are visiting. When you are in town, I hope you will make being at First Denton a priority. Whether you are here or away, we have made it very simple for you to still give your tithe and offerings online or by picking up one of our prepaid envelopes from the main office. Summers are huge at First Denton, which means our expenses are as well. God has blessed us in a big way so far in 2013 because of your generous giving. Thank you for being obedient and faithful to what God is doing at His church! In His Love, Jeff
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LIFE Groups Get Connected to LIFE - LIFE Groups help adults become developing followers of Christ by providing small groups of adults with similar ages, interests and family structures. They meet for interactive Bible study, connect through fellowship, become involved in ministry service and grow through accountability. LIFE Groups meet Sundays at 8:15, 9:30, & 11 am. Get plugged in to a LIFE Group at First Denton. Go to FirstDenton.org/lifegroups for a complete listing of LIFE Groups or email jeffd@firstdenton.org.
First Look is for those who have recently joined First Denton and for those considering becoming members. The next “First Look” is Wednesday, September 4, at 6 pm in S-111. Dinner will be served and our pastor will give you a “First Look” at First Baptist. You will be given the opportunity to join if you so desire. For more information or to RSVP, contact the church office at 940.382.2577.
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Shirley Jones...........................................July 18, 2004 Preschool Minister Keith McGee............................................July 22, 1996 Minister of Music & Worship Jeff Williams............................................July 27, 1997 Senior Pastor
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Scholarship Fund The Myrtle Nall Marino Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2010 with a donation of funds from the estate of Myrtle Nall Marino who passed away in September 2009. An Endowed Fund, administered by First Baptist Church, Denton, Texas, is the basis for the funding and income from the Fund is to be donated to worthy students from the church who have been accepted for admission at, or are already attending, Baylor University in Waco, or one of its other campuses. Applicants shall meet the following requirements: • Be a student in good standing, or have been admitted for enrollment, at Baylor University in Waco, or one of its campuses • Be a member of First Baptist, Denton, Texas, (including any of its campuses) with total length of membership of at least 12 months • Complete the Scholarship Application Form For the school year 2013-14, applications must be submitted to the Pastor on or before July 15, 2013, for evaluation by the Scholarship Committee. Applicants will be notified by August 15, 2013 of the committees’ decision. You may pick up an application in the Pastor’s office. The Scholarship Committee of First Baptist Church, Denton, Texas, developed the Guidelines for Awarding of the Scholarship and will make the final decision on recipient(s).
Baptist General Convention of Texas The Annual Convention is held each year so Texas Baptist can voice their opinions on a wide range of convention issues and leadership. This year’s convention is called “The Gathering.” It will combine the Convention of Texas Baptists, Hispanic Baptist Convention, the African-American Fellowship and our other ethnic and cultural partners. The convention will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio from July 14-17. Please contact the church office at 940.382.2577 if you would like to be a messenger. Newton Rayzor Back To School Event On August 10 at 10 am, we will hold our Third Annual “Back to School” Event in the CLC. We will have bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, and a card making station. We also plan to have a puppet show that will help us share Jesus with the children and their families. Before the children leave, they will receive their school supplies and have an opportunity to meet and pray with their sponsors. This event cannot take place without your help. We will need many volunteers on the day of the event. We also have 25 children that still need someone to sponsor their backpack/ school supply needs. You can do the shopping yourself or write a check and one of our volunteer shoppers will do the work for you. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jodi Massey at jodim@firstdenton.org or call 940.484.4384.
We are excited about a church-wide spiritual growth campaign called What on Earth Am I Here For? We are prayerfully seeking Host Homes that will begin the week of September 15. Each group will meet to go through this six-week Bible study. We will have home groups spread all across our city. Each group will watch and discuss a weekly 20 minute video session with Pastor Rick Warren, the author of What on Earth Am I Here For? All of Dr. Jeff’s sermons, personal weekly readings, and home group studies will be based on the book. Books will be available for purchase at the church soon or you can download the Kindle or iBook versions by scanning QR codes. If you are willing to host a group in your home, please contact Jeff Dooley, at jeffd@firstdenton.org. Don’t miss an opportunity to reach out to the community through this all church spiritual growth campaign. BEACON
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Adult Ministries Men’s Ministry Adult 55+ Ministry We scheduled visits to the Bush Library and Museum on Friday, Sept. 20 and Friday, Nov. 1. The charge is $13 which includes ticket & transportation. You may sign-up at the July 12 39ers meeting. The 39ers program for July 12 will be presented by David Gary, Master Gardener at the Arboretum. The Arboretum is a beautiful visit anytime of the year. We will look forward to a fall visit there. Our Church Revival will begin on August 11, with Rick Ingle as our evangelist, and Keith McGee leading our music. Sunday evening we meet in Fellowship Hall at 5 pm for dessert followed by worship at 6 pm. The revival will continue August 12-14 with lunch at 11:30 am for a cost of $4 followed by a service at 1 pm. The theme of our Revival will be, “Why Bad Things Happen to Good People.” A special event will occur at First Denton on Friday, July 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 2013. The Area Agency on Aging will present an opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a Benefits Counselor Volunteer. The training will increase your awareness of public and private - pay benefits. You will learn about Medicare choices and information about Federal, State and local benefits and services. You will need to attend all classes to complete the training. There will be an AARP Driver’s Safety Course on Thursday, August 22 from 12-4 pm with registration at 11:30am in Room S-111. You can sign-up at the Adult 55+ bulletin board.
Women’s Ministry Summer Bible Study It’s not too late to sign up for our Summer Bible Study on Gideon. Come join us as we walk with Priscilla Shirer through Gideon’s journey Sunday’s 5-7 pm or Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 am in South Hall A & B as we find out just how God will use our weakness to reveal His strength. We will start the week of June 23. Childcare is available by reservation. Call 940.382.2577, x164, with your name, phone number, child’s name and age and name of event. Register for the Bible Study by going online to FirstDenton.org/womensbiblestudies.
Band of Brothers – Connecting men to God, His Word and other men for the purpose of winning, growing and training God’s man in Christ. They all meet at the church in South Hall. Band of Brothers 3 meets on Monday nights, at 7 pm in the Conference Room. Band of Brothers 1 meets each Wednesday night at 7 pm. Band of Brothers 3 is invited to attend on Wednesday night on weeks they do not meet. Come and join a group.
Single Adult Ministry The Single Adults LIFE Group (single adults up to age 50) Meets Sunday mornings at 9:30 am in the Singles Portable Building.
Generational Ministries Preschool Ministry Advancement Day August 25 is fast approaching. We are enlisting teachers during the month of July for both the 9:30 and 11 am teaching hours. We have several vacancies for ages 2 through Kindergarten. Contact Shirley at 940.382.2577, x161 and help make a difference in the life of a child. Kindergarten Graduation Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 18. We will honor our Kindergarten graduates during the 11 am worship service followed by a celebration party in the CLC. Preschool Colossal Coaster World VBS A Colossal thank you to all who helped with Preschool VBS. We are so grateful for teachers and helpers during VBS, and for all the prayers and donations of snacks and supplies.
Fall Kick-Off New Day of the Week Our annual Fall Kick-off with be Saturday September 7. Mark your calendars for this change, tell your friends who have not been able to come on a Tuesday that this year it’s on Saturday evening September 7. Tickets and details will be available in August. Fall Bible Studies Our team is praying, planning and preparing for our fall Bible studies. Mark your calendars for the week of Sunday, September 8. Fall Bible studies will start this week at our usual times on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Full details will be available in August. Page 4
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VBS & VBX 2013 – Colossal Coaster World & Thrill Seekers! We celebrated a thrilling week with both simultaneous events. A special thank you goes out to all of those who gave and served so faithfully to make the whole week an awesome success!
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July 29through August 1 2013 Kinder, Completed 1st & 2nd Grades
Student Ministry Summer Blitz All Youth Blitz this summer is now on Wednesday nights 7-8:30. Our middle school students will not be meeting on Sunday nights but instead will be joining the high school students for a great time of games, food and Bible study.
FROG Camp 2013 - Join us this summer for a cool day camp experience for completed K–2nd grade! We begin Monday, July 29 at 8:30am and run until 3pm each day through Thursday, August 1. Cost is $75 per child, which includes lunch each day and a T-shirt. The registration cut off date is July 7. Camp is filling up fast and we only have a few spots left. If you want to sign your child up, please contact Stacie Blackburn at stacieb@firstdenton.org. Adventure through the Metroplex - Daily event details are: Monday, July 29: Frisco – Main Event* & Frisco Spray Ground Tuesday, July 30: Grapevine – Legoland & AMC Theater** Wednesday, July 31: Dallas – Perot Museum* Thursday, August 1: Lewisville – Going Bonkers* *Lunch is included at each of these venues **AMC Kids Pack is provided this day All participants and their parent(s) are required to attend a FROG Camper/Parent Meeting on Sunday, July 21 at 4 pm or July 28 at 4 pm in the Kid’s Worship Room. We will introduce all of our chaperones, go over all logistics, what to bring each day and hand out FROG T-shirts. Don’t miss it!
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High School Home Group High school students are spending Sunday evenings this summer at the home of Greg and Jane Naugher for the home group Bible study “First Hand Faith.” Join us from 7:30-9 pm at 801 Oak St, Denton, TX 76201 for a great time of friends and fellowship. Summer Camps and Mission Trips High School Camp at Bigstuf Camp in Panama City, FL. We depart July 23 at 6 am from the CLC and return July 28 at 9 am. The cost is $350 and space is very limited at this time. The High School Mission Trip is to Jamaica July 12-19. This trip is full and we are excited to see what God has in store for this group of students and adults as they head out to serve in Jamaica. Please be praying for this amazing group of missionaries. The Middle School Student Mission Trip is in McAllen, TX July 29-August 3. The cost is $325 and space is limited at this time. Contact Mark Caswell if you are interested in attending A.S.A.P. Registration for all of these available summer events can be found online at FirstDenton.org/students. Page 5
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Additional Ministries First Refuge Ministries (cont.)
In June, we sent mission teams to serve in Haiti and Key West. This month, teams will be serving in Chicago, Jamaica, Kenya, and McAllen. Please be praying for them as they reach others. Doug Giles World Mission Offering Emphasis Already, over $160,000 has been given toward our 2013 goal. Our giving goal to accomplish our plans for 2013, is $225,000. You can see complete list of goals at FirstDenton.org/missionsgiving. Be a Mission Trip Prayer Partner For every mission team this summer, we need a team of prayer warriors lifting them up daily. Our goal is to have 100 people committed to pray for each team. You can sign up to pray for any trips by stopping by the table outside the library at First Denton. By signing up, you will receive a tangible prayer reminder to take with you and a praise report when the team returns. See the schedule below to know when to pick up prayer requests for each trip: Jamaica.....July 7 Kenya........July 14 & 21 McAllen.....July 21 & 28
First Refuge Cancer Support Group - First Refuge has started a Cancer Support Group Ministry. If you are a cancer survivor, newly diagnosed or in the middle of the storm, come see what God has in store for you. This month we will meet Tuesday, July 9 and Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 pm. The meetings are at the First Refuge Ministry Building at 1701 Broadway. For more information, contact Clint Blackmon at 469.222.4575 or clint@temsco.com.
Elves Shelves Elves Shelves helps to provide Christmas toys for families in need in the Denton area. Last year our church provided toys for over 1500 children. We expect the need will be great again this year and would like to get a jump on our toy collection. On July 14, we will celebrate Christmas in July. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to church with you and place it in one of the containers at each of the Worship Center entrances. You can also make a monetary donation and our Elves will do the shopping for you.
Food Pantry Sunday - The second Sunday of each month is Food Pantry Sunday. Each month there will be a different food item requested. Please drop off these items in our new Food Pantry containers located at each church entrance. The date this month is July 14 and we are requesting canned meats.
Don Samuelson’s Ministry to the Philippines In 1989, Don Samuelson began gathering used Sunday School curriculum to ship to the Philippines. Don took the time to notify all department directors about saving the used materials to be sent overseas. Don also acquired the necessary boxes and mailing documents for all of the shipments. Don has maintained a close relationship with missionary Pastor Antero and his wife Edith serving in the Philippines. Over the years, Don has had many volunteers assist him including both First Denton members and retired postal employee colleagues. As Don retires we want to say thank you for your faithful service and ministry to the Philippines (1989-2013). We know that many lives were changed through the study of God’s Word because of Don and his team of volunteers.
First Refuge Ministries First Refuge Ministries has a continuing need for volunteers as we expand the ministry. Those wanting to volunteer can get an application from the church office or from First Refuge. To give directly, designate “First Refuge” on your offering. Visit First Refuge Ministries at FirstDenton.org/firstrefuge. Page 6
First Refuge Recovery Support Groups Making Peace with Your Past Women’s Group Making Peace with Your Past Men’s Group Moving Beyond Your Past Support Group Introduction to Celebrate Recovery and Facilitator Training Contact Shirley Jones at 940.382.2577, x161 for information. First Refuge Food Pantry - The First Refuge Food Pantry served 288 families with groceries during the month of May. Please remember to pray for our volunteers as they show the love of Christ to the people in our community with their words and actions.
Contact Doug Giles at dougg@firstdenton.org or 940.484.4384 for any mission related information.
Additional Ministries Special Needs Ministry to scheduling difficulties we God’s Due will not have a July GPS worship We plan to resume August GPS Perfect service. 3. We continue our everSouls growing, will action-packed LIFE Group first denton’s special needs ministry
on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am in Room S109. Come check us out if you haven’t already, and become part of the class!
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Additional Ministries Recreation Ministry Golf Tournament What..........The Beat the Heat Championship When..........Saturday, August 10 Time...........7:30 am Location.....Lakes of Frisco Golf Club Format........2 man scramble Cost............$45 per player Sign-up.......To sign up email bradc@firstdenton.org 2013 Golf Tournaments: August 10.........Beat the Heat Summer Championship September 7.....Fall Memorial October 6.........Beat the Staff Championship
Music & Worship Ministry Celebration Choir Celebration Choir will resume rehearsal Wednesday, August 7 at 6 pm and Orchestra will resume Sunday, August 11 at 8:30 am.
Building Dreams – Wednesday, July 10 The Building Committee and H & H Architects will be hosting Building Dreams on Wednesday, July 10 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We hope you will come and hear from them as we look toward the future expansion of First Baptist Denton. Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to complete and participate in a building needs assessment survey. H & H Architects works with churches all across the country to develop and design a highly complex set of ministry programming requirements for churches. This will be a great opportunity for you to contribute your thoughts and ideas toward our church’s future expansion. Please join us for ice cream as we dream about the future of First Baptist Denton. Please bring your favorite homemade ice cream to share. RSVP for preschool childcare to 940.382.2577, x164. BEACON
Family Fun Night at Denton Water Works Park Sunday, July 28 • 7:30-9:30 pm Cost is Free and bring your own snacks & drinks For The whole family
Start packing your bags for what is truly the trip of a lifetime. You will get to enjoy the Holy Land from December 31, 2013–January 9, 2014. This ten day trip will take you to all the Holy Land sites in the land that Jesus walked. To find out more about the trip, pick up a brochure in the main office or visit dehoneytravel.com.
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Note of Thanks Dear First Baptist Church Family, Thank you for your kind expressions of sympathy at the loss of my husband, Laddie Kinsley. All the visits to the hospital by Dr. Jeff Williams, Richard Corley and Cliff Feeler meant so much to Laddie and our family. Thanks for all the calls and for all the food provided to our family. Margaret Kinsley & Family Dear First Denton, Thank you so much for your beyond generous donation to Woman to Woman. We are so grateful for your love and support. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do here if it weren’t for your service and heart for our ministry. I just want to take the time to offer my thanks and sincere affections. Thanks again. Wishing you well, Caitlin Booman Volunteer Information Coordinator
In Memorium Laddie Kinsley J.B. Smith Nick Vaughan
Christian Sympathy Suzanne Compton on the death of her husband, Kenneth Compton Margaret Kinsley on the death of her husband, Laddie Kinsley, father of April Kinsley Todd & Jodi Massey on the death of his father, Jimmy Wynn Massey, and grandfather of Valerie & Ben Massey Todd & Jodi Massey on the death of his grandmother, Velma Jewell Massey, and greatgrandmother of Valerie & Ben Massey Herta Smith on the death of her husband, J.B. Smith Grace Vaughan on the death of her husband, Nick Vaughan, father of Steve & Mariana Vaughan and Linda & Roger Wright, grandfather of Bethany and Rachel Vaughan, Justin & Michelle Wright, Josh and Jonathan Wright
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Sunday Schedule
8:15 am..........................Adults 55+ LIFE Groups 9:30 am.......................LIFE Groups and Worship 11:00 am.....................LIFE Groups and Worship
FBCD Staff Dr. Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor......................150 Jeff Dooley, Senior Associate Pastor .............111 Keith McGee, Minister of Music/Worship........141 Jim Markle, Minister of Business Admin.........121 Brad Cockrell, Associate Pastor.....................171 Cliff Feeler, Minister to Adults 55+..................155 Chris Barfield, Minister to Kids ......................131 Shirley Jones, Min. of Preschool Education...161 Mark Caswell, Minister to Students ...............191 Austin Wadlow,University Minister..................181 Todd Spurgin, Facilities Manager...................127 Lisa Lee, Senior Accountant...........................120 Judy Murphy, Pastoral Ministry Asst...............150 Brad Hill, Communications Director................112 Doug Giles, Missions Minister ...... 940.484.4384 Maegan Woodard, CDC Director ...................167
This Month’s Giving Worship Attendance Average............................1394 LIFE Group Average Attendance May 2013 Adult .................................................................224 Adults 55+ .........................................................233 Single Adults.......................................................9 College ...............................................................60 International .........................................................4 Youth ................................................................122 Kids..................................................................107 Preschool .........................................................165 Other ..................................................................27 TOTAL (Average) ..............................................948 Budget & Designated Funds* Annual Budget......................................$3,675,000 Budget Received This Month.......................287,213 Budget Needed, YTD...............................1,766,827 Budget Received, YTD............................1,961,003 Building Fund, Total....................................711,729 Over/Under Budget....................................194,176 TOTALWorld Missions, YTD.......................164,128 Homebound Report: May 2013 Visits: 111 • Cards/calls: 70 Magazines: 41 • CD’s/DVD’s: 4 • Favors: 32
Library Hours Sunday Monday Wednesday
9:15 am-12:30 pm 8:30 am-3:30 pm 8:30 am-2:30 pm 6 pm-8 pm
Many new books and several DVD’s are on our shelves. Come take a look! Contact Dianna Ray 940.382.2577, x109 or library@firstdenton.org.
Wednesday Menu There will be no Wednesday dinner in July.
Following Christ: How to Become a Christian We joyfully share this information with you in anticipation of meeting you personally. Whether you are new to the community or have been here awhile, we have a place for you. But even more importantly, God has a place for you and wants to change your life! If you want to accept Christ as your Savior and have certainty of eternal life, then pray this prayer from your heart: “Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and have displeased You in many ways. I believe You died for my sin and only through faith in Your death and resurrection can I be forgiven. I want to turn from my sin and ask you to come into my life as my Savior and Lord. From this day on, I will follow You by living a life that pleases You. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for saving me. Amen.” After you have received Jesus Christ into your life, tell a Christian friend about the important decision you have made. Follow Christ in believer’s baptism and church membership. Grow in faith and enjoy new friends in Christ by becoming part of His church and attending the Bible study class the church has just for you. You’ll find others who will love and support you.