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“Last Words” A New Book from Dr. Jeff Williams In “Last Words,” Dr. Jeff takes a pastor’s look at the seven things scripture records that Jesus said from the cross. Each of the seven sayings speak to us and give us the message Jesus wanted us to hear. This book is all about Jesus’ love for you and his sacrificial death on the cross. You can pick up your copy in the church office or order online at firstdenton.org/lastwords.
Help us restock our food pantry by bringing these much needed items the first Sunday of each month.
PANTRY SUNDAY
Sonlight: 2014–2015 Registration Preschool
Preschool
2/3/14 MDO: 2014–2015 Registration Mother’s Day Out is dedicated to creating a positive learning experience for your child. Registration for summer & 2014–2015 is February 3 from 9–10:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. Please see FirstDenton.org/mdo more details.
2/5&2/11 & 3/5&3/18
FOOD
Upcoming Food Pantry Sundays • February 2 - Crackers • March 2 - Mac & Cheese • April 6 - Tuna/Hamburger Helper
2/3&2/10
Sonlight is a Homeschool Enrichment program that partners with parents. Registration for 2014–2015 school year is February 3 at 12 pm in the Fellowship Hall for grades K-5th and February 10 at 12 pm in Fellowship Hall for grades 6th-12th.
CDC: 2014–2015 Registration
Men, join Dr. Jeff as he prays for the direction God has for this church. God is continually blessing First Denton and as we are looking forward to a new building, we need His guidance. We meet every Tuesday at 6:30 am in Dr. Jeff’s office.
4/25/14
I Love Denton Day • April 5
Couples Retreat • April 25
Our Couples Retreat this year will be at the Gaylord Texan. We want our First Denton couples to spend time focusing on your marriage. The cost is $100 per couple. Sign up by April 1 at firstdenton.org/couples.
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I Love Denton Day is coming up. Be sure to check online at firstdenton.org/ilovedenton for a list of projects.
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WEBS: Wednesday Evening Bible Study Join Dr. Jeff on Wednesday evenings as he walks us through a study on “The Major Messages of the Minor Prophets” This spring study began on January 15 and will last through May 21. Dinner is served at 5 pm and then the Bible study begins at 6 pm.
Preschool
The Child Development Center exists to provide a nurturing, Christian environment to help develop each child to their greatest potential spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally and socially. Development and learning experiences take place in a safe, loving environment consistent with appropriate child development guidelines for each age level. Registration for the 2014–2015 school year is February 5 for church members and February 11 for the public. Registration for Summer 2014 is March 5 for church members and March 18 for the public. All registrations begin at 8 am and are first come, first serve.
4/5/14
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Food Pantry Sundays
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February Special Needs
2/2/14
2/1/14
GPS: God’s Perfect Souls • February 1 at 3 pm • Fellowship Hall GPS is a worship service designed specifically for those with special needs and includes lots of music, where everyone gets an instrument to play, followed by a brief devotional message. Especially important is that it is a “shush-free” environment.
More GPS This Quarter:
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It’s that time of year again for the Student Ministry’s Annual Super Spaghetti Smackdown. While serving you a wonderful meal, our students will raise money for 2014 summer mission trips and camps. Plan on joining us that day after either worship service and sample your pick of the spaghetti entries. The cost is a donation of your choice.
• March 1 at 3 pm
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dish or dessert to share and come enjoy a fun evening of football.
2/5/14
2/9/14
Shoes For Orphan Souls Collection • February 9 Missions
During both worship services, we’ll collect new shoes on stage. After the 11 am worship service, we’ll count the pairs and pack them in boxes for delivery to the Buckner International warehouse in Dallas. They will then be distributed to children around the world.
WOM: Women On Mission February 11 at 10 am • S-109 Butts/Crane Group Bible Study, led by Dr. Jimmie Naugher; Hostess: Bonnie Beam
More in February:
Missions
Preschool
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Packing Instructions: Take shoes out of box, remove all tags/paper. Tie shoe strings together. Place a rubber band around them.
2/11/14
2/6&2/20
MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers 9 am Fellowship Hall MOPS meets Thursdays, February 6 & 20, from 9-11:30 am. While children are being cared for, moms enjoy breakfast, a devotion, guest speaker, discussion and craft. For more information, contact Dawn Bath at mopsmom@yahoo.com.
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First Look • February 5 at 6 pm • S-111 This is a chance for new members and those who are interested in joining to see all that we have to offer and an opportunity to get connected. A light supper will be served. Please register by calling 940.382.2577, x150.
• WMU Focus Week.• 2/10-16/14
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Valentine Banquet • February 9 at 6 pm • Fellowship Hall
2/9/14
Come enjoy the comedy and entertainment of Lyndy Phillips at our ‘Rope Your Sweetheart’ Valentine Banquet. We will have a meal catered by Old Town BBQ in the Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $10 per person and must be purchased in advance in the main office during the week or after the worship services on Sundays. Childcare is available by reservation only.
2/11/14
39ers Lunch • February 14 at 11:30 am Fellowship Hall
Adults 55+ get together for a meal and fellowship the second Friday of each month. Each month features a different program with Adults 55+ in mind. Bring a side dish or dessert and join in. This month’s program will be the Young at Heart Band.
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Invite your friends for a salad and potato bar lunch. Lunch is $5 by reservation at FirstDenton.org/lunchbunch. Please register by February 9. Childcare is available by reservation.
2/14/14
2/14/14
Lunch Bunch • February 11 at 11:30 am • Fellowship Hall
Kid’s Night Out • February 14 at 6 pm Preschool
Kid’s Night Out is a special time of fun for the children while mom and dad enjoy some time for themselves. It is offered to children ages birth–5th grade once a month on Friday nights from 6–10 pm. You can register online or at the Preschool Desk. Cost is $8 per child (with a $26 max per family). Deadline to register is the Sunday before. So sign up today! For a list of dates for the year, visit FirstDenton.org/kno.
2/14/14
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WOW Date Night • February 14 at 6 pm We are having a “Wow” Date Night for our married couples on Valentine’s Day! The goal is for you to spend some time laughing, sharing, remembering, and encouraging each other with things that make you say “Wow” about one another. Our Family Ministry will provide you with specific instructions for your “Wow” date night. The instructions will be available for you to pick up from the Christian Life Center anytime between February 10–14.
2/15/14
Shoes For Orphan Souls Work Day • February 15 from 1-4 pm
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2/21/14 Phantom Of The Opera • February 21 at 11:30 am We are going to see Phantom of the Opera presented by the combined Dallas Baptist University Opera and Musical Theatre Workshops at the Carpenter Theatre in Irving Arts Center. This trip is full. Contact Cliff Feeler to be put on the waiting list at 940.382.2577, x155.
Missions
Spend your Saturday afternoon serving in the Buckner International warehouse, in Dallas, helping prepare donated shoes for distribution. Help sort, and pack shoes to be shipped around the world. This is a great opportunity for your whole family to serve together. Please contact of Jamye Richmond at 940.206.3682 or ichyemama@yahoo.com.
2/21-2/22 Spirited Scrappers February 21-22 • South Hall Join our Spirited Scrappers groups for a great time of fellowship, inspiring ideas, and preserving precious memories. We meet Friday 6 pm–midnight and Saturday, 9 am–6 pm. Lunch on Saturday provided with reservation, email blackmond@verizon.net. FirstDenton.org
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Deacon’s Meeting February 22 at 8 am • Fellowship Hall
Our Adult 55+ Ministry meets for table games on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 1–4 pm in Fellowship Hall. Bring finger foods to share and come join the fun!
2/28/14
The Kids Choir Spring Musical Kickoff Party will be Sunday, February 23 at 5 pm.
2/26/14 Adult 55+
Game Day • February 25 at 1 pm • Fellowship Hall
2/23/14
Grief Share • Begins February 26 at 6 pm • Conference Room GriefShare is a weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone close. You’ll learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time. GriefShare group sessions meet every Wednesday beginning February 26–May 21.
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A light breakfast will be served. For a full list of meeting dates for the year, visit firstdenton.org/deacons.
Kids Choir Musical Kickoff February 23 at 5 pm
Preteen Extreme Weekend • February 28–March 1 Kids
A lock-in event for Preteens (3rd, 4th, 5th grades) at Strikz Entertainment in Frisco. We will have two large group sessions, four small group breakouts, food and plenty of fun! During our sessions, expect to be challenged as we discover what the Bible teaches about seeking God’s wisdom and truth. The cost is $55 per preteen. Register by February 16 on the kids floor or online at firstdenton.org/swat.
March Special Needs
Kids Camp June 22-26
GPS: God’s Perfect Souls • March 1 at 3 pm • Fellowship Hall
3/1/14
Kids Camp Registration Deadline • March 2
3/2/14
RESET: God Redeems
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3/4/14
What: CentriKid Camp (A LifeWay Camp) Theme: “Reset: God Redeems!” When: June 22–26 Where: Austin College; Sherman, TX Who: All current 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th graders Cost: $300 per camper
Bring your $75 non-refundable deposit, in a Kids Ministry event registration envelope (Kids Welcome Center), to the Kids Ministry Office or register online at FirstDenton.org/kidscamp by Sunday, March 2, to reserve your camper’s spot.
WOM: Women on Mission • Program & Luncheon • March 4 at 10 am • S-109 • Hostess: Rynell Novak
• March 2-9: Week of Prayer and Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions • March 7: Take lunch and visit at the Christian Women’s Job Corps - Arlington, TX
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3/6&2320 MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers 9 am Fellowship Hall MOPS meets Thursdays, March 6 & 20 from 9-11:30 am. While children are being cared for, moms enjoy breakfast, a devotion, guest speaker, discussion and craft. For more information, contact Dawn Bath at mopsmom@yahoo.com.
3/14/14
39ers Lunch • March 14 at 11:30 am • Fellowship Hall At this month’s program the Denton Fire Department will speak on Fire Safety for Seniors.
Recreation
Hunting & Fishing Expo • March 15 at 5 pm• Fellowship Hall
Hunters and fishermen, along with their sons/daughters, are invited to come enjoy a night of fellowship, door prizes, and wild game. Start saving your wild game and bring it already cooked to share with others. Wild game can include, but is not limited to: fish, deer, elk, dove, quail, boar, squirrel, duck, turkey, etc. Invite your friends and family who hunt or fish, especially those who do not attend church and are not in a relationship with Christ. Lunch Bunch • March 11 at 11:30 am • Fellowship Hall
Women
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3/11/14
George W. Bush Library Trip • March 19 at 8:30 am
Recreation
Spring Classic Golf Tournament • March 22 at 8 am
3/22/14
The first golf tournament of the year is The Spring Classic. The tournament will be Saturday, March 22 at 8 am at Lake Park in Lewisville. The format will be a two man best ball. The price will be $45 per player. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers as well as contest hole winners.
3/25/14 Men
Game Day • March 25 at 1 pm • Fellowship Hall Deacon’s Meeting • March 29 at 8 am • South Hall
More information is coming soon. Visit firstdenton.org and like us on Facebook to stay in the loop.
3/30/14 Preschool
Parent Expo • March 29 at 9 am • Fellowship Hall
Adult 55+
3/29/14
Estate Planning Seminar • March 30 at 5 pm Room S-111 Leigh Hilton will teach you how to prepare wills and estate planning. At this free seminar, you learn what you need to do to prepare important papers like: Will, Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate Order, Directive to Physicians and Family Members and Texas Medical Power of Attorney. It is never too early to prepare these documents.
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Adult 55+
The Adult 55+ Ministry will visit the George W. Bush Library and Museum on Wednesday, March 19. We will depart First Denton at 8:30 am. Cost of the trip is $13 due at sign-up. Limit is 22. No foods or liquids are allowed in the Museum. You will need to go through a security checkpoint. Handbags will be checked. Plan to eat lunch at the Library. The meal will be at your expense.
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Chicago
• July 27-August 1 • $600 • 25 Youth and Adults
Denver
• August 9-16 • $550 • 20 Youth, Adults and Families
Haiti
• July 25-31 • $950 • 25 Adults and Youth
Huntsville, TX
• March 27-30 • $100 • This trip is geared specifically for first-time mission trip participants of all ages.
Hello Everyone, Again, First Denton has provided coats for those in need in our Denton area. The last time Gail Johns brought 17 coats to us here at the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter, it took us less than two days to give them all away. Thank you First Denton for helping us help those in need here in our community. Sargents Carlos & Carol Hernandez & the Salvation Army Staff
Jamaica
• Team 1: July 12-19 • $900 • Team 2: July 19-26 • $900 • 25 Adults and Youth per team
Kenya
• June 11-23 • $3,200 • 15 Adults and Youth
Thank you to all our church family for your gifts and for your continued prayer. God is glorified through you. Nasser & Jeanette Eydani
McAllen
• July 8-10 • $300 • 20 Adults, Youth and Families
Panama City Beach
• March 7-14 • $325 • 99 College Students - Trip Is Full
South Asia
• Multiple trips in 2014 TBA • $1,950
Toronto
• June 26-July 2 • $800 • 15 Adults and Youth
Indianapolis
• July 12 – 19 • $550.00 • 20 Youth, Adults, and Family
The Missions Ministry is one of the key focuses of First Denton and one of our main goals is to ensure we empower, equip and mobilize our church body in accomplishing the Great Commission. One way we do that is through trips. We have designed trips for families, students, college and everyone else. There are plenty of opportunities to serve for all ages and stages. For more information
visit FirstDenton.org/mission-trips First Baptist Denton
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Births
Christian Sympathy
Congratulations To:
Christian Sympathy is Shared With:
Stan and Connie Guess, on the birth of their granddaughter, Caroline Elaine Kekic. Parents are Pat and Rene Kekic.
Ruth Waldrip, on the death of her brother, Charlie (Bud) Redfearn
Butch and Zelma Prince, new grandparents to twins, Grayson and Lucy. Parents are Gab and Janet Medarino. Sharon Pace, on the birth of her granddaughter, Abby
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
Contact Diana Ray at 940.382.2577, x109 or library@firstdenton.org for additional times. Free books will be offered the first Wednesday night of each month in the Fellowship Hall during the evening meal.
First Refuge Clinic and Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30 am–12 pm & 1 pm–4:30 pm
Food Pantry Hours: Monday Wednesday Thursday
9 am–12 pm 1 pm–4 pm 6 pm–8 pm
1701 Broadway St, Denton, TX 76201 FirstRefugeministries.org
First Baptist Denton Denton, TX • 940.382.2577 • FirstDenton.org
Sunday Schedule
8:15 am..........................Adult 55+ LIFE Groups 9:30 am.......................LIFE Groups and Worship 11:00 am.....................LIFE Groups and Worship
Ed and Sandy Pearce, on the death of her mother, Vicki Boatner Ray and Jan Campbell, on the death of her cousin Tom and Rosie Chadwell, on the death of the sister of their daughter-in-law Ruben and Mary Gonzales, on the death of her aunt Sonia Kobe, on the death of her husband, Don Kobe
December 2013 Totals Worship Attendance Average............................1286 LIFE Group Average Attendance December 2014 Adult .................................................................269 Adults 55+ .........................................................220 Single Adults.......................................................32 College .............................................................60 Youth ................................................................152 Kids..................................................................129 Preschool .........................................................138 Other ..................................................................46 TOTAL (Average) ............................................1044 Budget & Designated Funds Annual Budget......................................$3,675,000 Budget Received This Month....................444,760 Budget Needed, YTD..............................3,675,000 Budget Received, YTD............................3,928,473 Over/Under Budget....................................253,473 Building Fund, Total....................................756,606 TOTAL World Missions, YTD........................41,665 World Missions Goal.................................225,000
Family of Nolan Craven Jim and Christina Wallace, on the death of her grandfather Sandy & Ron Burke on the death of her mother, Peggy Pierce Pattie Weddle on the death of her husband, Kevin Weddle
Wednesday Dinner Dinner is served every Wednesday evening in the Fellowship Hall from 5–6 pm. To see what’s on the menu visit: FirstDenton.org/wednesday-dinner Prices: Ages 0-3, Free Ages 4-12, $2 Ages 13+, $4
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.