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une is one of my favorite months of the year. School comes to an end, summer begins, there is Father’s Day, my Birthday (June 20 in case you are interested!), and Vacation Bible School, which I think is the greatest week of the year at First Denton. June 17-21 hundreds of children will fill the classrooms and hallways of our building to have a great time and learn about God’s love for them. We need lots of volunteers to share God’s love with those children. I promise you will be blessed by serving at VBS. If you haven’t signed up yet, be sure to contact Chris Barfield ASAP and he will get you plugged in to the greatest week of the year. June also means mission trips. We have groups traveling to Haiti and Key West, Florida this month. Please pray for our missionaries as they go to these places around the globe and share Jesus with those who need to hear the Good News. June comes to a close with our annual Celebrate America services at 9:30 and 11 am on June 30. This is always a highlight of the summer as Keith McGee and our Music & Worship Ministry help us to celebrate our freedom as a country. You won’t want to miss that day and don’t forget to invite your friends!
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First Denton Job Opportunity First Denton is hiring for the following full-time positions in the church office. • Receptionist/Office Assistant – 1-2 years office experience • Education Ministry Assistant – 3-5 years office experience; Shelby or church membership software experience preferred. Drop off a resume in the main office Monday-Friday 8:30-5 pm or email to jeffd@firstdenton.org.
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, June 5, 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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June is upon us and it’s going to be a great month at First Denton.
Lisa Lee..................................................June 12, 2006 Senior Accountant
In His Love, Jeff
Marci Spurgin...........................................June 1, 2009 Food Service Director
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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).
Coats for Christ is a ministry of First Denton that helps collect coats to donate to the Salvation Army. The coats you donate are used to help keep the homeless of Denton warm. Even though summer is here, it can still be in the 60s at night. Right now you have the opportunity to show Christ to someone by helping them stay warm at night. Your donations can be accepted at the “Coats for Christ” drop box in the main foyer or in the church office.
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.
We are excited about a church-wide spiritual growth campaign called What on Earth Am I Here For? We are prayerfully seeking Host Homes where groups will meet to go through this six-week Bible study beginning the week of September 15. Our hope is to have home groups spread all across our city that will watch and discuss a weekly 20 minute video teaching session with Pastor Rick Warren, the author of What on Earth Am I Here For? All of Dr. Jeff’s sermons, the weekly readings, and the home group studies will be based on the book. We will have these books available for purchase in the near future. If you would be 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 Adult 55+ Ministry All couples that participated in our 50 years plus Anniversary Celebration may pick up their DVD copy of the service from Cliff during the week or on Sunday morning. You may recall, our choir will have a special presentation of Celebrate America 2013 on Sunday, June 30. You may know of someone joining our church family in the last year that had military experience. Suggest they may want to provide a military picture to the Music Office by June 17 to be used in the presentation on June 30. We have a suggested date for a visit to the Bush Library & Museum on Friday, September 20. We will arrive there at 10 am and depart the library at 2 pm. We have an interest sign up sheet on the Adult 55+ bulletin board. We have planned a visit to Babe’s in Sanger on Wednesday, June 19. You may wish to join us or be one of the 22 on the church van. Please let me know if you choose to drive on your own, so we can add you to our number. Judy will have an AARP Driver’s Safety Class on Thursday, August 22 from 12–4 pm with registration at 11:30 am in room S-111. Sign up on the Adult’s 55+ bulletin board.
Women’s Ministry Summer time is here, and vacations are beginning. Oh, the excitement of summer activities. Sign Up to be a volunteer in VBS. Summer Bible Study Join us on Sundays or Tuesdays as we find out just how God will use our weakness to reveal His strength. We will walk with Priscilla Shirer through Gideon’s journey as we study our weakness and His strength. Sunday’s 5-7 pm, Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 am in South Hall A & B. We will start the week of June 23. Childcare is available by reservation by calling 940.382.2577, x164, with your name and phone number, child’s name and age and the name of event.
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Generational Ministries Preschool Ministry Preschool VBS, June 17-21 from 9-noon - We are enlisting our Preschool team for 2013. Preschool classes are available for all VBS workers. Contact Shirley Jones at 940.382.2577, x161 and join us at the theme park.
Kid’s Ministry FROG Camp 2013 - Join us this summer for a cool day camp experience for completed Kindergarten – 2nd grade! We will begin Monday, July 29 at 8:30 am and run until 3 pm each day through Thursday, August 1. The cost is $75 per child, which includes lunch each day and a t-shirt. A non-refundable deposit is due by Sunday, June 2 of $35. Registration has begun online at FirstDenton.org/ kids-summer or by using one of our FROG Camp envelopes! Space will be limited, so sign up early! Ribbit! 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 “Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the word of His Servant? Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God.” Isaiah 50:10 Kid’s Summer Interns Ashley Weir and Jeremiah Walpert will be joining our Kid’s Staff this summer as our Kid’s Ministry Interns. Please welcome them and let them know how much you appreciate their willingness to serve!
Men’s Cookout Our Men’s Ministry is having a hamburger cookout on Sunday, June 23 from 5-9 pm at the home of Garry Thornburg (6402 Canyon Road in Sanger). The evening will consist of food, dominoes, cards and horseshoes. All men are invited to come and enjoy the fun and fellowship. Contact Brad Cockrell at bradc@firstdenton.org for any questions.
Single Adult Ministry The Single Adults LIFE Group (single adults up to age 50) meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am in the Singles Portable Building with Kevin and Jessica Jenkins. For any questions about the Singles Minsitry contact Kevin Jenkins at kevinj@firstdenton.org. Page 4
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Generational Ministries Student Ministry Youthiversity Youthiversity is our crazy, awesome four-night event with off-thewall competitions and games for all middle and high school students. This year is the “Fruit Juice Face Off” utilizing the fruits of the spirit in a whole new way! Youthiversity will take place June 23-26 from 6-8 pm in the CLC and is a free event. Summer Camps and Mission Trips HS camp is 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 the third $100 deposit is due now. MS camp is at Centrifuge Camp in Glorieta, NM. We depart June 30 at 10 pm from the CLC and return July 6 at 10 pm. The cost is $350 and the third deposit of $100 is due now.
VBS 2013 Hold on tight for the ride of your life with VBS 2013! Open enrollment is for kids who have completed Kindergarten through 4th grade. Please keep all hands, arms and personal belongings in the ride at all times. Join us for a weeklong adventure at Colossal Coaster World. Be at the Main Gate at 9 am on Monday, June 17. The adventure will run each day until noon, through Friday, June 21. Register online at FirstDenton.org/vbs or by brochure on the Kid’s Floor. Don’t forget to pick up your new VBS t-shirt. The cost is just $10. They will be on sale Sunday, June 2 under the porta-cache between services. They will continue to be sold Sundays following on the Kid’s Floor and during the week of VBS in the Worship Center Foyer. Don’t forget, as you make your trips to the grocery store, to pick up some pre-packaged cookies, pretzels and popcorn for the kids of VBS. Take one of the Cotton Candy Café snack need tags on the Kid’s Floor as a reminder when you go to the store. Please drop them off at our first floor Welcome Center snack stations. Please avoid any cookies with nuts of any kind. BEACON
We are excited to announce that our Jamaica Mission Trip is full! Please be praying for these students and adults as they travel to spread God’s Word. MS student mission trip is in McAllen, TX July 29-August 3. The cost is $325 and the third deposit of $100 is due now. See The Post for trip details or contact Doug Giles online at dougg@firstdenton.org. Registration for all of these summer events is available online at FirstDenton.org/students. If you have any student ministry questions, please contact Laura Collier at laurac@firstdenton.org.
VBS/VBX Rewind will be Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 pm. We will begin in the Main Worship Center with our program, including some of our favorite VBS music, introduction of decisions and baptisms. Immediately following, we will venture on to the Fellowship Hall Midway to enjoy some of our favorite amusements & snacks! Don’t forget to bring a new school backpack or school supplies to help support our Back-To-School efforts for Newton Rayzor Elementary kids in need. VBX - Brace yourselves for an extreme roller coaster experience with Thrill Seekers! It is an experience of coolness for preteens and students who have completed 5th through 7th grades. Meet at the Main Gate (CLC) on Sunday, June 16 at 6 pm. VBX will run each evening through Wednesday, June 19 from 6–8 pm. Make plans this summer to bring all of your friends because you’ll want to see their faces after the ride! Register at FirstDenton.org/vbx or by flyer on the Kid’s Floor. We will be hosting our VBX workshops for all adults, who want to serve in any capacity at VBX on Sunday, June 2 from 12:30 – 2 pm in the Kid’s Worship Room. RSVP to stacieb@firstdenton.org. Page 5
Mission News 2013 Mission Trips are in full force now. Last month, two different University teams served in Ethiopia and Honduras. This month, teams will be serving in Haiti and Key West. Please be praying for them as they reach others. The rest of the 2013 Mission Trips will be happening very shortly, so be praying for them also. Our goal is to send 200 church members on mission trips this year. World Mission Offering Emphasis Over $160,000 has already been given to our 2013 goal. You can see a complete list of goals at FirstDenton.org/missionsgiving. Newton Rayzor Back To School Event On Saturday, August 10 from 10 am-12 pm, First Baptist will be hosting its Third Annual Newton Rayzor Back to School Event and we need your help! This is an opportunity for our members to build relationships with families in our community and share how Christ can make a difference in their lives. Children will enjoy bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals and creating “thank you” cards for their sponsors. Before they leave they will be given their backpack and other goodies to take home. You can volunteer by contacting Jodi Massey at 940.484.4384 or jodim@firstdenton.org. Haiti Rice Feeding On our mission trip to Haiti this summer we will be handing out rice to hungry families who have nothing to eat. You can be a part of the ministry by donating $25 for a 55-pound bag of rice. Our goal is to give out 500 bags of rice this year. You can give a bag of rice by designating “Haiti Rice Feeding” on your offering.
First Refuge Ministries First Refuge Ministries is continuing to take 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. 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, June 11 and Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 pm. The meetings are at the First Refuge Ministry Building at 1701 Broadway (two blocks south of First Baptist Denton at corner of Malone and Broadway). For more information, contact Clint Blackmon at 469.222.4575 or clint@temsco.com. 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 Please contact Shirley Jones at 940.382.2577, x161 for detailed information. First Refuge Food Pantry - The First Refuge Food Pantry served 185 people with groceries during the month of March. 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. Page 6
Additional Ministries First Refuge Ministries (cont.) 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 June 9 and we are requesting macaroni and cheese. 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 June or July GPS service. We plan to resume GPS Perfect worship August 3. We will continue our Souls ever-growing, action-packed LIFE first denton’s special needs ministry
Group 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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Day Camp This year’s Summer Day Camp is June 10 through August 16 for children who have completed Kindergarten through 6th grade. Our theme is the Joy of Jesus. Weekly session prices start at $115 for the first child. Discounts are available for additional children. Registration has begun at the CLC for a registration fee of $15.
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Additional Ministries Players Championship Golf Tournament We will have our Players Championship Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 29 at 8 am at the Circle of Champions Golf Club in Ft. Worth. The format will be a 2 man scramble. The cost is $50 per player. 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
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ANNUAL PICNIC camp copass sunday, june 2 from 4-8 pm
FUN & GAMES!
softball swimming mini golf fishing basketball bake sale
Annual Picnic - Sunday, June 2 at Camp Copass from 4-8 pm. We’re serving chopped beef sandwiches and drinks. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. There will be all kinds of fun including softball, swimming, miniature golf, basketball, cards and dominoes, a watermelon eating contest and a bake sale. Bring the entire family. As a part of this year’s picnic, we will also be having a fishing tournament for anyone who wants to participate. The tournament will take place from 4-5:30 pm and prizes will be given for the smallest fish, the biggest fish, and the most fish caught. All participants are required to provide their own fishing gear and bait.
Music & Worship Ministry Orchestra Musicians Needed - We are currently in need of one trumpet player and one French horn player for our orchestra. Please contact Keith McGee at keithm@firstdenton.org. Military and First Denton - We will have a slide show representing those who have served or are serving in the military that are members or have family members at First Denton. Deadline to have a picture included in the slide show is June 17. Please reconfirm by email or phone if you had a photo last year and want to include it again. Please contact Sandy Burke at sandyb@firstdenton.org or phone 940.382.2577, x140 for details. Your photo can be scanned at the music office. Please make an appt. with Sandy to have this done. Celebrate America Choir It is not too late to join choir every Wednesday at 6 pm in the Choir Room to sing with us for the Celebrate America Services. The Choir and Orchestra will be singing and playing in the 9:30 am and 11 am services on June 30. BEACON
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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Christian Sympathy John & Darla Hinchey on the death of his father, Billy Lee Hinchey, and grandfather of Colin, Connor and Caroline Bob & Rosemary Boydston on the death of his aunt, Evie Dyck, and sister-in-law of Lucille Layne Richard & Trina Stephens on the death of her grandmother, Anne Evers, and greatgrandmother of Hannah, Reagan & Reese Lavon Fulwiler on the death of her cousin, Mary Leona Merrill Foster Esther Thames on the death of her husband, Stanley Thames Valerie Clegg on the death of her mother, Betty Seeders, and with granddaughter, Erin Clegg Harold & Debbie Monschke on the death of his brother, David Monschke, and uncle of Jason & Jeff John & Ruth Brown on the death of his brother, Bobby Lee Brown and nephew of Dorris & Laverne Brown
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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
In Memorium Adelene Martin
Betty Seeders
Stanley Thames
Note of Thanks FBC Denton, Thank you so much for providing the UNT BSM with lunch this semester. Free lunch is a huge part of our ministry & we appreciate you partnering with us! Thanks again for your support! On behalf of BSM staff & students, Stephanie Gates Dear Church Family, Thank you for your many prayers and expressions of concern during my brother, Duane’s long battle with cancer. He and his family were grateful for your prayers. Also, Cliff and I thank you for your many cards and calls following his death. Your prayers helped strengthen and comfort us in our time of sorrow. I want to thank you for you prayers during my 14 month journey to get my jaw, mouth and teeth repaired after my horrible fall. The dental work is now complete! Your prayers gave me the patience to endure pain and discomfort and the courage to keep going forward. I am thankful for my dentist, Dr. Chowning, and my oral surgeon and their staffs. Joan Feeler
Births Jason & Kelly Fisher on the birth of their twins, Judson Grant Fisher and Ella Jewel Fisher Johnathan & Candice Reynolds on the birth of their twins, Even and Ethan Reynolds; grandparents: Randy & Cheri Leavell
Worship Attendance Average................................1415 LIFE Group Average Attendance May 2013 Adult ....................................................................216 Adults 55+ ...........................................................224 Single Adults...........................................................12 College ...................................................................71 International ............................................................5 Youth ...................................................................145 Kids .....................................................................111 Preschool ............................................................160 Other .....................................................................26 TOTAL (Average) ................................................971 Budget & Designated Funds* Annual Budget..........................................$3,675,000 Budget Received This Month........................254,648 Budget Needed, YTD..................................1,413,462 Budget Received, YTD................................1,517,934 Building Fund, Total.......................................703,815 Over/Under Budget........................................104,473 TOTAL World Missions, YTD........................161,838 Homebound Report: April 2013 Visits: 88 • Cards/calls: 19 Magazines: 37 • CD’s/DVD’s: 8 • Favors: 14
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 June.
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.