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‘God In The Movies’ • A Sermon Series from Dr. Jeff Williams ‘God In The Movies’ is a new sermon series from Dr. Jeff Williams. Each week he will take a different Hollywood film and pull out the biblical truths within it. God’s truth and principles can be found in everything, and this summer we are going to find God in the movies.
Help us restock our food pantry by bringing these much needed items the first Sunday of each month.
Upcoming Food Pantry Sundays • July 6 - Mac & Cheese • August 3 - Crackers • September 7 - Chili or Soup
Dinner is served at 5 pm and the Bible study begins at 6 pm.
GriefShare August 20–November 19 Adult 55+
Men
GriefShare is a weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close. GriefShare will meet on Wednesday evenings, August 20–November 19 from 6-7:30 pm in room S-111.
Men’s Summer Bible Study: Victory in Spiritual Warfare Wednesdys at 7 pm It is not too late to join our Summer Men’s Bible Study - Victory in Spiritual Warfare. We meet on Wednesday nights at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Come and be a part of growing in your faith with other men in our church.
Kinder Readiness is a program offered to children during the summer before they attend Kindergarten. Children will enjoy snacks, the library, Bible stories, activities, music & movement as well as computers. Kinder Readiness is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am–2 pm for 6 weeks, June 23–July 30. The cost is $75 per child with a $10 non-refundable supply fee. Contact Angela Adams at angelaa@firstdenton.org for info.
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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.
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10/4–10 New England Heritage Tour 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.
PANTRY SUNDAY
Pastor’s Prayer Team Men
Church Wide
WEBS: Wednesday Evening Bible Study Join Dr. Jeff on Wednesday evenings for a Bible study. The fall study begins on August 27 and will last through November 19.
FOOD
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Food Pantry Sundays
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PIE Day: People Interested in Eating • July 7 Every Monday this summer the Student Ministry staff will be picking a place to eat, and all interested in eating are welcome. Come and join us as we break bread with one another and simply have a great time of fellowship.
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• July 7 • July 14 • July 21 • July 28
7/11/14
Intro to Reading Music • July 9 6 pm • Choir Room If you’ve ever wanted to learn to read music, now is the time! Over a three week period you will learn how to read rhythm and notation. To sign up, email Charlie Einkauf at charliee@firstdenton.org.
Music
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All completed 3rd–5th graders are invited to cool off with us at Hawaiian Falls in Roanoke on Tuesday, July 8 from 10 am–3 pm. The cost is $21 and includes a hamburger value meal and drink. Register at FirstDenton.org/hf by Sunday, July 6.
Back to School 7/20/14 Backpacks & Supplies July 20 • 9:30 & 11 am services If you selected a child to sponsor, please bring the filled backpack to the church on July 20. All backpacks will be placed on the stage in the Worship Center.
Missions
Adult 55+
7/21–24
Future Dates
7/9/14
Hawaiian Falls • July 8
39ers Lunch • July 11 at 11:30 am • Fellowship Hall This month’s program will be a Sky Ranch Christian Camps presentation by Maribeth Koch, daughter of the founders, Mel & Winkie Brewer.
7/7/14
FROG Camp • July 21–24
Adult 55+
Game Day • July 22 at 1 pm Fellowship Hall
Kids
FROG Camp is an awesome opportunity for kids who have completed Kindergarten through Second Grade. July 21–24 we’re going on 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.
7/22/14
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!
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Family Fun Night: Denton Water Works
8/6/14
Bring the whole family to a fun night at Denton Water Works. Everyone is invited! We have rented the entire water park just for our church. The cost is absolutely free! Come and be a part of the fun and cool off from the summer heat.
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Kid’s Night Out • August 8 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.
8/8/14
This month’s program will be a review of project US-380 by TXDOT.
8/9/14
Recreation
Adult 55+
39ers Lunch • August 8 at 11:30 am • Fellowship Hall
Beat the Heat Golf Championship 8/9/14 Saturday, August 9 Our Beat the Heat Summer Golf Championship will take place at Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club in Keller. Tee time is 10:30 am. The format is a two man scramble. Cost to play is $45 per player. The registration deadline is Friday, August 1. Register online at FirstDenton.org/golf.
Back to School Day • August 9 at the Christian Life Center Missions
On August 9, the children you sponsored and their families will enjoy a day of fun in the CLC. They will pick up their backpacks, play games, eat and hear the gospel. To volunteer to help on this day, email Jodi Massey at jodim@firstdenton.org.
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Revival • August 10–13 Adult 55+
Our All Church Revival will begin on August 10 with Dr. Wayne Blankenship as our evangelist and Keith McGee leading our music. Sunday evening, we will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30 pm for dessert and coffee followed by worship at 6 pm. The revival will continue August 11-13 with lunch at 11:30 am for $4 followed by a service at noon. Visit FirstDenton.org/revival to see the lunch menu.
8/13/14 Preschool Teacher Appreciation
Kindergarten Graduation • August 17 11 am service We will have a graduation ceremony at the beginning of the 11 am worship service for children who’ve completed Kindergarten and will be entering the 1st grade in the fall. At the end of the 11 am service we will have a special fellowship for these children and their families in the CLC.
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Fellowship • August 13 All preschool teachers are invited to a special appreciation fellowship on Wednesday, August 13 from 6-9 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Dinner will be provided. This will be a special time to eat, play games and fellowship with one another.
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Small Group Leader Fall Kick-Off • 12–2 pm
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Family Fun VBS Movie Night • August 17 • 7 pm • Fellowship Hall
Kids
Join us for an exclusive viewing of the VBS movie Rocket Pack Jack and the Babylon Virus. We’ll provide the popcorn and sodas. Bring your favorite comfortable sports chair, bean bag or a blanket/quilt and enjoy this special family movie night together. This LifeWay film is not rated by MPAAS, but is elementary age kid-friendly.
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8/24/14 Music
Celebration Choir Rehearsals Resume August 20 • 6:15 pm This is a great time to start singing in the Celebration Choir. Join us each Wednesday starting August 20 in the choir room from 6:15-7:30 pm. We will be learning new songs that bring praise to our Savior.
Promotion Sunday for Preschool, Kids & Students • August 24
Be sure to mark your calendars for Sunday, August 24. We will be promoting our preschool, kids and student groups that morning. Be on the lookout for your child’s new classroom and teacher information in your mailbox during August.
Game Day • August 26 at 1 pm • Fellowship Hall
Deacon’s Meeting • August 23 at 8 am • Fellowship Hall
Church Wide
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8/26/14
Men
September 8/31–9/7
WOM: Women On Missions • August 31–September 7
Church Wide
9/6/14
Tuesday, September 2 • 10 am in S-109 • All church members welcome • Discussion on the Mary Hill Davis Offering & Operation Christmas Child • Covered dish luncheon to follow
Labor Day: September 1 • Church Offices Closed
Missions
August 31–September 7 • Week of Prayer for Texas Missions, “Love Strong: I am Texas Missions” • Mary Hill Davis Offering
9/1/14
Women’s Fall Kick-Off • September 6 in the Fellowship Hall
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Women, you are invited to a night of connection, worship and great food on beautiful tables. You will meet new friends, mingle with old ones, hear an encouraging word, and find all the ways to connect through Women’s Ministry. Tickets are $15 and will go on sale on August 10. For more information, visit FirstDenton.org/fall-kickoff
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9/12/14 39ers Lunch • September 12 at 11:30 am • Fellowship Hall At this month’s program, we will hear an update on First Refuge Ministries by Doug Giles.
9/12/14 Date Night • September 12 at 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. If you have young children, get a sitter or sign them up for Kid’s Night Out at the church. The Date Night cards will be available at the Christian Life Center beginning Tuesday, September 9.
Preschool
Kid’s Night Out • September 12 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.
Recreation
September Shootout Golf Tournament• September 13 • 8 am Our September Shootout Golf Tournament will be played at the Champions Circle Golf Club in Ft. Worth. Tee time is 8 am. The format will be two man scramble. The cost to play is $45 per player. The registration deadline is Monday, September 8. Please register online at FirstDenton.org/shootout.
With school starting, it’s a great time to join the Kids Choir and Preschool/Kindergarten Choir. The kick-off will be September 14, from 5–6 pm. Kids will have a great time learning music to praise the name of Jesus. Hope to see you there! For more information, contact the music office or email Trina Stephens at trinastephens4777@yahoo.com.
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9/14/14 Kids Choir & Preschool/Kindergarten Choir Kick-off
Women
Adult 55+
First Look • September 7 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 to get connected. A light supper will be served. Register online at FirstDenton.org/FirstLook.
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Women’s Fall Bible Study • September 14 • Visit FirstDenton.org during August for more info.
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Game Day • September 23 at 1 pm • Fellowship Hall
Adult 55+
Deacon’s Meeting • September 27 at 8 am • Fellowship Hall
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Down On The Farm • September 28 • 5 pm
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Down on the Farm will be Sunday, September 28 from 5-7 pm. We will have a petting zoo, farm food and many other fun farm activities. Farm food will be $2 each and will include chicken strips, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and a roll. Money will be collected at the event. Please register by Sunday, September 21.
Celebrate with Linda & Joe Davis! 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Births
In the Fellowship Hall July 20, 2014 3-5 pm
Lois Threlkeld on the birth of her great-grandson, George Michael Brown III. Grandparents are Larry and DeVonne Tatum. Parents are Rebecca and Michael Brown. Ryan and Lauren Atkinson on the birth of their daughter, Addilyn Kaye Atkinson Grandparents are Jeff and Fawnda Dooley. Great grandparents are Lealand and Louise Dean and Donald and Joan Dooley. Great great grandmother is Violet Dean. Bryan and Denae Cose on the birth of their son, Bryson David and Nancy Wallis on the birth of their grandson, Lucas Jordan Wallis. Great-grandparents are Bill and Mary Morris. Parents are D.J. and Erin Wallis. Jeff and Amanda Ford on the birth of their daughter, Georgianna Ryland Ford
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Library Hours Sunday Monday Wednesday
9:15 am–12:30 pm 9 am–3 pm 9 am–12 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:
Christian Sympathy Christian Sympathy is Shared With: Jimmy Gillum on the death of his father, Pete Gillum Liz DeBerry on the death of her niece, Natalie Maribeth and Harry Koch on the death of her father, Mel Brewer, grandfather of Heather West Family of Neva Wyatt Richard Corley on the death of his wife, Betty Corley
Mon-Fri 8:30 am–12 pm & 1 pm–4:30 pm
Michelle Apperson on the death of her husband, Lewis, father of Brittany and Nick
Food Pantry Hours:
Buddy and Sheena Hart on the death of his father, David Hart
Monday Wednesday Thursday
9 am–12 pm 1 pm–4 pm 6 pm–8 pm
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Quarter Two 2014 Totals Worship Attendance Average............................1505 Small Group Average Attendance Quarter 2 2014 Adult .................................................................297 Adults 55+ .........................................................210 Single Adults.......................................................35 College .............................................................134 Youth ................................................................202 Kids..................................................................122 Preschool .........................................................144 Other ..................................................................46 TOTAL (Average) ............................................1189 Budget & Designated Funds Annual Budget......................................$3,978,000 Budget Needed, YTD...........................1,836,000 Budget Received, YTD..........................1,735,954 Over/Under Budget..................................(100,045) Building Fund, Total....................................792,951 TOTAL World Missions, YTD........................78,918 World Missions Goal.................................225,000
Marsha Glass on the death of her father, Earl Love Rex and Jane Henderson on the death of his brother, Ron Henderson Vivian Rowland on the death of her mother, Carmen Sanchez LaVona Duryea on the death of her husband, Jim Duryea
Wednesday Dinner Starting August 27 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 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
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.