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‘Tempted’ • New Sermon Series from Dr. Jeff Williams Temptation! It’s all around us, everywhere you look, everywhere you go. It comes in all shapes and sizes and satan knows which ways are best to use on you. Thankfully God knows our weaknesses as well. The Bible says “No temptation has overtaken you except that which is common to man.” I Corinthians 10:13 In this series, Dr. Jeff will help you learn how to fight temptation and, with God’s help, win the victory! Series begins on Easter Sunday April 20 Find out more and see a list of sermons at FirstDenton.org/tempted.
Help us restock our food pantry by bringing these much needed items the first Sunday of each month.
Upcoming Food Pantry Sundays • April 6 - Tuna/Hamburger Helper • May 4 - Peanut Butter & Jelly • June 1 - Canned Meat
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VBS • June 16-20 • 9 am–12 pm VBX • June 16-20 • 6–8 pm Who: Completed Kinder. - 4th Grade Who: All current 5th, 6th, 7th Graders Theme: Agency D3 Theme: D3 Discover, Decide, Defend More Info: FirstDenton.org/vbs More Info: FirstDenton.org/vbx Key Verse: “Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.” 1 Peter 3:15 Volunteer: It takes lots of people to make VBS/VBX happen. To volunteer, please visit firstdenton.org or call the church office 940.382.2577, x130.
Recreation
Day Camp • June 9–August 15
Day Camp is for completed Kindergarten–6th graders. Each day will look a little different. Mondays and Wednesdays we will be swimming at the public pool. Tuesdays and Thursdays we will have games and activities at the CLC. Fridays will be an all day field trip. The cost is $115 per week for the first child, $100 per week for the second child, $90 per week for each additional child.To find out more about Day Camp, visit FirstDenton.org/day-camp. Pastor’s Prayer Team Men
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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 the Bible study begins at 6 pm.
GriefShare continues through May 21 Adult 55+
October 4–10 Join us on a tour of beautiful New England. For more information, visit the Adult 55+ bulletin board or firstdenton.org/heritage-tour.
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.
GriefShare is a weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close. GriefShare will meet on Wednesday evenings, through May 21 from 6-7:30 pm in S-111.
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10/4 - 10 New England Heritage Tour
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Marriage Basics • April 2– May 21 • Fellowship Hall This is an 8 week class that is designed to help prepare you for marriage. If you are engaged or seriously dating, you will want to take part in this free class. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate that will exempt you from having to pay for your marriage license. For more information and to register visit FirstDenton.org/marriage-basics.
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I Love Denton Day • April 5 • 8:15 am Missions
Join us for our annual I Love Denton Day service projects with your life group, home group, family or friends. This year, we’ll all start together with free breakfast, t-shirt pick up, fellowship and prayer in the Fellowship Hall at 8:15 am before heading out to service projects around town. Sign up today at FirstDenton.org/ilovedenton.
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First Denton Masters Tournament When: Saturday, April 12 Time: 8 am Course: Indian Creek Format: 2 man best ball Cost: $45 per player
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Men’s Ministry Fellowship & Cookout April 13 • 5–8 pm Join us at the home of Garry Thornburg. There will be horseshoes and a 42 dominoes tournament along with prizes for the top finishing teams. Come out and be a part of the fun.
4/8/14
Invite your friends for a salad & potato bar lunch. Lunch is $5 by reservation at FirstDenton.org/lunchbunch. Register by April 4. Childcare is available by reservation.
4/11/14 39ers Lunch • April 11 at 11:30 am • Fellowship Hall
Adult 55+
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First Look • April 6 at 5 pm • Fellowship Hall 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. Register online at FirstDenton.og/FirstLook.
Lunch Bunch • April 8 11:30 am • Fellowship Hall Women
Special Needs
GPS • April 5 at 3 pm 4/5/14 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.
This month’s program will focus on hearing loss awareness presented by Dr. Rachel Bishop, Audiologist.
4/4/14 WOM: Women On Mission Texas WMU Annual Meeting 1 pm • Georgetown, TX This statewide meeting of the Woman’s Missionary Union will be an informative and inspiring time to be with other mission minded ladies from across the state. More in April:
• Bible Study: April 10 • 10 am • S-109 led by Jeff Dooley
• Denton Association of Christian Women 9:30 am • 1304 Bernard Street, Denton Women of First Denton will join with women from other evangelical churches in Denton to learn about the various ministries of the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home.
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Kid’s Night Out: Spring Fling • April 11 at 6 pm
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.
4/13/14
Eggstravaganza • April 13 at 4–6 pm
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Easter Sunday • April 20 Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord & Savior this Easter! We will have three services to choose from: • 7 am Sunrise service (at the Denton High baseball field) • 9:30 am Worship service • 11 am Worship service
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EGGSTRAVAGANZA
4/20/14 Easter Pancake Breakfast Come join us after the Sunrise Service, for a pancake breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is a donation of your choice to help with our Kids Ministry Summer Camp.
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Game Day • April 22 at 1 pm 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!
Couples Retreat • April 25–26 • 7:30 pm
4/25 - 4/26
Family
All married couples clear your calendar and line up a baby sitter if necessary for Friday night and Saturday morning, April 25 and 26. Our Couples Retreat this year will be at the Gaylord Texan. We want our First Denton couples to spend a much needed night investing and focusing on their marriages. The cost is $100 per couple. Meals are not provided. Hotel rooms are limited, so sign up today at FirstDenton.org/couples.
Arts & Jazz Fest Worship Team Concert • April 27 • 6 pm
Join the First Denton Worship Team at the Arts & Jazz Festival on the Denton Record Chronicle Festival Stage located behind the Senior Center near the Civic Center Park. Music
Celebrate America Choir Kick-off • April 30 • 6:15 pm
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“Lo! The Full, Final Sacrifice” Concert April 17 • 5:45–11 pm “Lo! The Full, Final Sacrifice” will be presented by the Dallas Baptist University combined choirs in Pilgrim Chapel at DBU. Sign up on the Adult 55+ bulletin board. Cost is $5 and limit is 22.
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Preschool Eggstravaganza is on Sunday, April 13 from 4-6 pm. This is a ‘Rain or Shine’ event for our Preschool families. We will have egg hunts, a petting zoo, bounce house and cookies. One parent must stay with child at all times. Please register at the Preschool Desk or online at FirstDenton.org/eggs by Sunday, April 6.
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Student Spring Retreat • May 2–4 • Camp Copass Student
Our Spring Retreat is designed to help students get away from school, focus on Christ, hang out with friends, play some games and have a blast. All of this will take place at Camp Copass. We will study God’s word, worship Jesus and help communicate what kind of citizens we are supposed to be. We will meet at the CLC at 5:30 pm, travel to Camp Copass and spend the night Friday and Saturday. We will return Sunday morning for Sunday Groups at 9 am. The cost is $75 per student. Register at FirstDenton.org/student-retreat.
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Deacon’s Meeting May 3 at 8 am • Fellowship Hall
The Kids Choir, will present an exciting musical, “I Am A Friend of God.” The Preschool and Kindergarten Choir will start the evening with special music.
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Keenage Kamp is a retreat specifically designed for Adults 55+. Pastor Nick Harris will share God’s word with us at Camp Copass. Enjoy Bible study, praise and worship, educational seminars & Christian fellowship. Register by April 30 at FirstDenton.org/keenage.
39ers Lunch • May 9 at 11:30 am • Fellowship Hall
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.
Family
5/9/14 Fun & Games Date Night • May 9 • 6 pm This is a night for you and your spouse to enjoy some fun with each other, and is one of the best ways for couples to draw closer and deepen their relationship. We have come up with some ideas to help you and your spouse have a great time laughing, making memories and connecting with one another. If you have young children, get a sitter or sign them up for Kid’s Night Out at the church. The Fun and Games Date Night cards will be available at the Christian Life Center beginning Tuesday, May 6.
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Lunch Bunch • May 13 11:30 am • Fellowship Hall
Invite your friends for a salad & potato bar lunch. Lunch is $5 by reservation at FirstDenton.org/lunchbunch. Register by May 11. Childcare is available by reservation.
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This month’s program will be ‘What’s Going on in Our Schools?’ Presented by Sharon Cox of Denton ISD.
Kid’s Night Out: Dive Into Summer • May 9 at 6 pm
WOM: Women on Mission Program & Luncheon • May 13 10 am • S-109 Hostess: Wynelle Earp
Music
Keenage Kamp • May 5–7 • Camp Copass
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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 • May 4 6 pm • Worship Center
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Adult 55+
AARP Driver Safety Class May 15 • 12-4 pm • S-111
The cost for AARP members is $15 and non-members are $20. Contact Deb at 940.382.2577, x150 to sign up or register online at FirstDenton.org/aarp.
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Bass Fishing Tournament • May 31 • 7 am
The Outdoor Ministry of First Denton is having a fishing tournament on Saturday, May 31 at 7 am at the Isle Du Bois branch of Lake Ray Roberts. Prizes will be given. There is a $5 free to enter the park and a $50 entry fee for the tournament. Visit FirstDenton.org/fishing to register.
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5/31/14 Recreation
In His Grip Golf Invitational May 23 • 7:30 am Course: The Tribute Format: 2 man scramble Cost: $100 per player This golf tournament is a fundraiser for our Elves Shelves Christmas Ministry.
5/18/14 Single/Single Again Banquet May 18 • 5:30 pm All single adults are invited to our Single/Single Again Banquet. Our First Denton Men’s Quartet will provide the entertainment. Tickets are $5 and available in the church office. The cost of your ticket will be refunded upon your attendance at the banquet.
5/27/14
Game Day • May 27 at 1 pm • Fellowship Hall
June
Deadline to turn in Military Photos for the Celebrate America show.
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Deadline to sign up for FROG Camp • June 1 • $80 FROG Camp is an awesome opportunity for kids who have completed Kindergarten through Second Grade. Join us July 21-24 for an adventure through the Metroplex! Over the course of our journey, we will visit many fun places and each day we will jump into a devotion of discovering four key points to enjoying a life growing in Christ. To register visit FirstDenton.org/frog. $35 deposit due by June 1.
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Deacons Meeting June 21 • 8 am
A light breakfast will be served. For a full list of meeting dates for the year, visit FirstDenton.org/deacons.
6/21/14 First Denton Players Championship June 21 • 12 pm Course: Fossil Creek Format: 2 man scramble Cost: $50 per player
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At this month’s program we will hear from building restorer, Bill Marcus.
6/21/14 Adult 55+
39ers Lunch • June 13 at 11:30 am • Fellowship Hall
First Look • June 4 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. Register online at FirstDenton.org/FirstLook.
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Church Picnic • June 1 4 pm • at Camp Copass Many activities will be available including swimming, softball, miniature golf, indoor games, watermelon eating contest and more. BBQ sandwiches and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
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Women’s Summer Bible Studies Begin • June 22 & 24, SH A&B Women
Summer Bible Study starts June 22 and June 24 on Sundays 5-7 pm and Tuesdays 9:30-11:30. This is a 7 week study, in South Hall A & B for both days of the week. The Bible study will be Wonderstruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God by Margaret Feinberg.
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Kids Camp June 22-26
Kids Camp • June 22–26
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Who: All current 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th graders Cost: $300 per camper Register: FirstDenton.org/kids-camp Deposit: $150 due to date
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What: CentriKid Camp (A LifeWay Camp) Theme: “Reset: God Redeems!” When: June 22–26 Where: Austin College; Sherman, TX
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Student Summer Camp • June 22–28
Kinder Readiness • June 23-July 3 • $75 per child
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Kinder Readiness is a program offered to children in the summer before they attend Kindergarten. Children will enjoy snacks, the library, Bible stories, activities, music & movement and computers. Kinder Readiness is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am - 2 pm for 6 weeks. The cost is $75 per child with a $10 non-refundable supply fee. Registration ends June 3. Space is limited, so register early. at FirstDenton.org/kinder.
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Celebrate America • Sunday June 29
First Baptist Denton
Decorating • June 27 • 10 am Help us decorate the Worship Center for Celebrate America. Contact Sandy Burke if you would like to volunteer.
Music
Celebrate America 2014 will be presented by the Celebration Choir, Praise Team & Orchestra during the 9:30 and 11 am worship services. It will feature military recognition, flag presentation, honor guard, a multimedia presentation, balloon drop and the kids choir.
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The Adult 55+ Ministry will be taking a trip to Branson, MO June 23-27. We plan on seeing 7 shows: 70’s Celebration with Barry Williams, Baldknobbers, Jonah, Clay Cooper Show, Irish Tenors/Celtic Ladies, AYO: Voices of Glory and TBA. We will be staying at the Savannah House where we will enjoy cobbler and ice cream in the evenings. Friday, we will stop at Mrs. Miller’s Farm for lunch on the way back. Please sign up on the Adult 55+ bulletin board or email Deb Kingrey at debk@firstdenton.org.
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We are headed back to the beautiful location of Glorieta, NM for this years Fuge Summer Camp. You’re not going to want to miss it. It’s going to BE GOOD. Cost is $350 if you signed up during the month of April and will increase by $25 every month after. There is a $100 deposit at time of registration. Visiti FirstDenton.org/fuge to register.
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Births
Christian Sympathy
Congratulations To:
Christian Sympathy is Shared With:
Trevor and Aubrey Allman on the birth of their daughter, Lorelai Eloise
Cyndi and Ken Watkins on the death of her mother, Jennie Vee Tadlock
Tom and Bailey Talbot on the birth of their daughter, Allison Nicole-Grandparents are Keith and Tammy Gramling.
Cindy and Norm Rhodes on the death of her mother, Helen Kinne
George and Mandy Alsop on the birth of their daughter, Reagan Claire
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+ Sunday Groups 9:30 am..................Sunday Groups and Worship 11:00 am.................Sunday Groups and Worship
Patrice and Jack Frisby on the death of her mother, Thelma Shoemaker Mary Bowles and Chuck and Lori Galbreath on the death of their niece and cousin, ShyAnn Hooper Harold and Debbie Monschke on the death of his brother, Paul Monschke Harold and Elaine Crandell on the death of his father, Jim Crandell Mitzie Richardson on the death of her husband, Jim Richardson Marianne and Jim Montoya on the death of her father, Harold Edwards Pam Parks on the death of her mother, Sibyl Eloise Feuerschutz Jann Sanders on the death of her husband, Bob Sanders. Kim and Otis White on the death of her brother, Sam Shipman and grandmother, Mae Glover Ann and Leon Koenig on the death of her brother, Richard Hensley.
Quarter One 2014 Totals Worship Attendance Average............................1505 LIFE Group Average Attendance Quarter 1 2014 Adult .................................................................297 Adults 55+ .........................................................208 Single Adults.......................................................35 College .............................................................130 Youth ................................................................199 Kids..................................................................119 Preschool .........................................................139 Other ..................................................................46 TOTAL (Average) ............................................1173 Budget & Designated Funds Annual Budget......................................$3,978,000 Budget Received This Month....................768,647 Budget Needed, YTD..............................3841,500 Budget Received, YTD............................768,647 Over/Under Budget....................................(72,853) Building Fund, Total....................................777,516 TOTAL World Missions, YTD........................60,921 World Missions Goal.................................225,000
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.