Denver First Church of the Nazarene

December 7, 2008 - Totals

Giving
Baptism
On Christmas Eve, part of our service will include baptisms. If you are
This Week’s Need:
interested in being baptized, please attend the mandatory Baptism
Class, either this afternoon at 5:00 pm or Sunday, December 21st at 5:00 $ 104,308
pm in the Community Room. Pastor Bud Curry will be teaching the class.
December Tithe
Monthly Goal: $ 417,232
To Date: $ 81,495
Great New Gift Idea! December Faith Promise
Jerry Nelson has just released a new line of DVDs. These incredible Monthly Goal: $ 25,180
videos of his existing CD recordings take you to mountain tops, water- To Date: $ 10,252
falls, forests and winter wonderlands. Three DVDs are non-seasonal; one
is for Christmas. All are available in our Bookstore. Stop, look and listen! YTD Tithe
YTD Goal: $ 1,721,308
To Date: $ 1,615,596
YTD Faith Promise
Successful Singles Workshop YTD Goal: $ 246,965
Join us Saturday, December 20th. We’ll watch a Nooma film and then
discuss it. Meet in the Community Room at 3:00 pm. For more info To Date: $ 204,005
contact Randy at 720/771-0414.

GPS Class Potluck

GPS Class, join us TODAY, December 14th. Meet after the morning
service in the Fellowship Hall in the GPS space. Bring a dish to share.
Contact Debbie Andrews at 303/961-8830 for more info.

3 Nights in Bethlehem
Join us this Wed. night, Dec 17th for our final night in Bethlehem. A
special Christmas event for 1st through 4th grade students, their parents
and friends! It’s more than just hearing about the birth of Jesus. They’ll
see, touch, feel and smell what life was like during this miraculous time.

Time to Connect for Women

Ladies, join us on Wednesday, December 17th in the NE Fellowship Hall
at 6:30 pm for an “assembly line” project! Contact Donna at 303/973-
1501 for more info.

Please join us during this blessed
season, the celebration of Christ’s birth
Pastor Tim Stearman
• Thursday, December 24th, 5:00 pm: Christmas Eve Service
(childcare available for ages 3 and under) - Service will include
Candlelight, Communion and Baptisms
• We will recognize Advent each Sunday: Today, December 14th:
Joy; December 21st: Love; and on December 24th, we will light
the Christ Candle
• There is a special sale in the First Edition Bookstore:
30% off all gifts, music and cards, 25% off all Bibles and books.
Plus, there is a special bargain shelf with even bigger savings!
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There are two nights with no activities: Sunday, December 28
and Wednesday, December 31st. However, FirstClass and
Celebrate Recovery will meet as usual throughout December.
“My House Will Be Called A House Of Prayer” Isaiah 56:7
Join us in praying together this week…
Lord, please help us to be faithful in believing and standing on your Word.
“Blessed is she who believes that what the Lord has said to her
will be accomplished.”
Luke 1:45
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
We want to get to know you better! After
you’ve filled this form out, drop it in the offering
plate, hand it to an usher, or take it to the
receptionist’s desk near the breezeway.
Name:_______________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
City: ________________________________________________
State: _______________________________________________
Zip: ______________ Birthday: _____ /_____ /________
Phone: _______ - _______ - ___________
I prefer contact by: Phone Email
Occupation/Major: ____________________________________
Year End Giving
All tithes, offerings and other donations need to be received in the DFC Business School: _____________________________________________
Office by 5:00 pm on December 31st or postmarked no later than Dec. 31st to Marital Status:
receive contribution credit in 2008. If you have questions regarding your 2008
giving or need info concerning other giving opportunities, such as stock or non- [ ] Single [ ] Married (Spouse: _____________)
cash donations, please call Rich Cantwell, Business Administrator, at 303/761-8370
or email richc@denverfirstchurch.com. Giving statements will be mailed the last Children's Names and Ages:
week of January, 2009. Thank you for your continued support!
_____________________________ / ___________
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_____________________________ / ___________
Don’t forget to pray for 5 Minutes, for 5 People, for 5 weeks, for 5 Invitations and
bring those that God places on your heart on Sunday, December 21st. _____________________________ / ___________
West Campus Needs a Freezer [ ] 1st time guest; [ ] 2nd time; [ ] regular attendee
If you have a chest style deep freezer that you can donate to the West Campus,
please call Cenida Suyen at 303/990-3328. How did you first hear about us?: ______________________
I am interested in:
Singles Christmas Party
Saturday, December 20th, meet in the DFC Fellowship Hall at 5:00 pm. Bring a [ ] more information
small gift, a homemade ornament and a dish to share. Call Pat at 303/734-4774 for
more info. [ ] serving
Celebration Choir & Orchestra Spring Season Begins Jan. 7 & 8 [ ] what it means to be a follower of Christ
Register this month at www.DenverFirstChurch.com or stop by the Worship & Arts
booth. There is a special need for additional rhythm players! [ ] connecting to a community during the week
Circle of Love Christmas Support Group I have made a decision to:
A group of people who care for each other is a strong bond and a healing force [ ] follow Christ...
(See Ecclesiastes 4:1). Join us on Saturday, December 27th from 7:00-9:00 pm in
the Community Room to experience the power of this support group. For more [ ] re-commit my life to Him...
info, contact Randy at 720/771-0414.
...and would like someone to follow up.
Youth Ski Day
Our 7th - 12th graders will be taking a ski trip to A-Basin on New Year’s Day!
Notes for Leadership Team/Staff/Pastors: __________________
Parents and younger siblings (accompanied by a parent) welcome! Please be at _____________________________________________________
DFC at 6:30 am and we will return by 6:30 pm. Please bring ski/snowboard _____________________________________________________
equipment (helmets mandatory) and lunch money or a sack lunch. Youth lift _____________________________________________________
tickets are $35. Instruction will be provided for “beginner” or “never ever” skiers.
December 14 (which service are you attending?):
College Ski Trip - A-Basin
Meet at DFC on Thursday, January 1st at 6:30 am. Bring your ski/snowboard gear, AM Service (Sanctuary)
sunscreen, goggles or sunglasses, sack lunch/lunch $. We’ll buy breakfast on the
way. If you meet for lunch at the bottom of the hill, Scott will buy your lunch! Lift PM Traditions Service (Sanctuary)
tickets: ages 15-19 =$35, 20 and over = $45. You MUST RSVP by Dec. 16 to
scott@henke.com or 303/713-1133.