July 20, 2010

Sabbatical Guide Prayer ^
Keep up with Dr. Jeff by reading his blog at firstdenton.org/blog
Week of July 18 –24
Pray for the pastor as he spends time researching and writing. Pray that God would give him clarity of mind, creativity, and direction for his writing. Pray that God will use them to encourage and strengthen our pastor as well as transform the lives of those who will someday read them.

This Week’s Sermon ^
"Drink and Pray"
Brad Cockrell, Recreation Minister/FDE Campus Director

FBCD’s Staycation 2010 ^
Sunday, August 1 - 6:30 PM
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Dallas (American Airlines Center) sponsored by the Kidz Ministry. The cost is $11.25, $15 or $22.50. For further information call Chris Barfield in the Kidz Ministry office (Ext. 131) or chris.barfield@firstdenton.org.

Monday, August 2 – 6:00 PM
Chuck E. Cheese in Denton (located on 341 S Interstate 35 E) sponsored by the Preschool Ministry. The cost is $6.49 per child, and included 2 slices of pizza, unlimited drinks and 16 tokens. For further information call Shirley Jones in the Preschool Ministry office (Ext. 161) or shirleyj@firstdenton.org.

Tuesday, August 3 – 7:00 PM
FBCD Night at Zone Action Park in Lewisville (located on the northwest corner of I-35 and FM 407). Package One: $4.99, unlimited golf , unlimited bounce (for kids), 12 game tokens. Package Two: $6.99, unlimited golf , unlimited bounce (for kids), 16 game tokens , 1 go-kart ride. For further information call Bob Billups in the main church office (Ext.111) or bobb@firstdenton.org.

Wednesday, August 4 – 7:30-9:30 PM
Denton Waterworks (located at 2400 Lng Rd.), sponsored by the Recreation Ministry. Free to all FBC members and their guests who accompany them. For further information call Brad Cockrell in the FBCD Recreation Office (Ext. 171) or bradc@firstdenton.org.

Thursday, August 5 – 6:00-8:00 PM
Main Event in Lewisville (located on 2070 S Interstate 25 E) sponsored by the Student Ministry. The cost varies $10 - $25 depending on the activities. Activities include bowling, Laser Tag, Billiards and games. For further information contact Chris Burrus in the Student Ministry office (Ext. 192) or chrisb@firstdenton.org.

Haiti Mission Trip Blog ^
If you'd like to find out more about the recent Haiti mission trip be sure to check out the mission trip blog, which can be found here.

WEBS-Wednesday Evening Bible Study ^
Wednesday Evening Bible Study will not meet the month of July. See you Wednesday evening, August 4.

Invitation Helper Ministry ^
Team # 1 will be the Primary Counselors for July.  David Caswell is the group captain and team members are Claudene Barber, Jim Cupstid, Joe and Linda Davis, Tony Holley, Gay Leake, Bill and Mary Morris, Greg and Jane Naugher, Ted Palmore, Bill Slight, Gary Thornburg, Michael Wallace.

Adopt-A-Cop or Firefighter Prayer Ministry ^
Thank you to all who prayed for and wrote notes to your police officer or firefighter this week.  If you would like to be a part of this prayer ministry, please contact Judy Murphy at judym@firstdenton.org and you will be given the name of a police officer or firefighter. Your daily prayers and regular appreciation/encouragement postcards will make a difference in your police officer’s or firefighter’s life.

Daily Devotional Guide ^
For strength and guidance for daily living, pick up your copy of The Word For You Today devotional guide for June-July-August in the church office for $2.00.

Music Ministry ^
Adult Choir rehearsals start back up Wednesday, Aug. 4, 6 p.m. It’s a great time to come join the Celebration Choir of First Baptist Church!

Orchestra rehearsals will resume Sunday, Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. in the Choir Room. If you are interested in giving our orchestra a try and have 2 years playing experience, let us know. You are needed!!

If you are more interested in the Media department, we need people to help with sound, pro-presenter, lights, and video. Call the music office at 940-382-2577 Ext. 140.

The Music Ministry has many opportunities to serve….choir, orchestra, music library, children’s choirs, audio/video, and lights.  We especially need volunteers to be trained on operating the sound systems for weddings and funerals in the Worship Center and the Chapel. If you are looking for a place to serve and are interested in any of these areas, please call Deanna in the music office – 382-2577, Ext. 140 or send an email to deannab@firstdenton.org.

Ministry to Men ^
Band of Brothers – connecting men to God, HIS WORD and other men for the purpose of winning, growing and training God's man in Christ. They all meet at the Church in south Hall. Band of Brothers [2] meets each Sunday afternoon at 5:00 PM. Band of Brothers [3] will not meet again until Monday Night, Sept 13th. Band of Brothers [1] meets each Wednesday night at 7:00 PM and afterwards for ice cream at Braum’s. Come and join a group.

Man Talk – The Band Of Brothers at First Baptist invite you to a Men's Hot Dog Supper and discussion, Friday August 20th from 6:30-9:00pm at the Church. Please register by clicking on Man Talk on the web page below.

Men's Retreat – Will be held this fall, Sept 17th & 18th at Turtle Hill Lodge. The retreat will include golf Friday & Saturday afternoon. Put this on your schedule.

For registration and information about each event above, and the FBCD Ministry to Men see web page at www.fbcdbandofbrothers.com

Singles Ministry ^
Join us for Singles Lake Day on Saturday, July 24th. Lake Ray Roberts, Isle Du Bois branch. Admission is $5 per person. Meet at the lake at 11am. Call Randy if you have trouble finding the group, 580-574-1156. You need to bring you own lunch, but a grill will be provided for you to cook it up. Bring water toys if you have them. Drinks will be provided.

Pool party at Angela Colston’s parent’s house in Sanger on Saturday, July 24th. Come any time after 3pm. Look for an Evite from Angela soon with food sign-up. We will watch a movie on the garage door after sunset. Bring bug spray and a chair. Contact Angela with more questions at angelalcolston@yahoo.com.

Singles video series continues this Thursday night at 6:30 in the Singles portable led by Randy Cornelison. Feel free to bring food and come casual. Join us this Saturday, July 24th, at 11 a.m. at Isle Du Bois at Lake Ray Roberts for Singles Lake Day.The cost is $5 per person. Please bring your own food and there is a grill if you want to grill. Contact Randy at 580-574-1156 for questions, directions, or for more information. On August 14th, we are having a pool party up in Sanger at the Colston's. On Friday, August 20th, we are having a Singles Game Night at the CLC (east side of FBCD) from 6 p.m. to midnight. Sunday, August 29th, is bowling night at University Lanes. More information to come. Are you looking for a Singles group to fellowship
with and study the Bible? The Singles Ministry invites you to join us. We have two L.I.F.E. groups that meet at 9:30 am for a time of fellowship in South Hall and then split into their groups for Bible study. We would love to have you visit and then come to lunch with us after church. For questions or additional information about the Singles ministry, please contact Randy Cornelison at whoopella@juno.com.

New Global Ministry News ^
Looking for a way to plug into Missions without leaving Denton? Opportunites abound with the Global Ministry at the International Cultural Center located at 1701 Broadway just south of the main FBCD campus. Join us on Sunday Mornings at 11:00 and Wednesday Nights at 6:30 for Global L.I.F.E Group to participate in Spiritually focused & Interculturally relevant conversations with International students from UNT & TWU. Just drop by for a visit or contact Facilitators, Jack & Codi Albertin at FBCDGlobal@gmail.com .

Recreation ^
Summer Day Camp
· Registration for Summer Day Camp is now open.
· Day Camp is for children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade.
· Day Camp is 10 weeks long and begins June 7th. Last week of Day Camp is August 9th. You may sign up for as many or as few weeks as you would like.
· Day camp hours are 7:30am – 5:30pm
· Cost for Day Camp is $115 per week for first child; $100 per week for second child; $90 per week for third child
· To register come by the Christian Life Center between the times of 8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
· Call 940-382-6122 with any questions you have

Preschool Ministry ^
Next Parent Night Out
August 13 from 6-10PM
Make reservations at the preschool desk no later than August 8

Staycation event sponsored by preschool ministry
Join us at Chuck E Cheese on August 2 at 6:00PM
Cost $6.49 per child (includes 2 slices of pizza, unlimited drinks and 16 tokens)

Mark your calendar
Kindergarten Graduation at the beginning of the 11:00AM service on August 15

For more information about the FBCD Preschool Ministry please contact Shirley Jones (ext. 161) at shirleyj@firstdenton.org.

Kidz Ministry ^
July 31st-- Life Group Leaders & Workers and families Fellowship will be held at the Guess home, 1504 Hunter’s Ridge Circle, Denton.  Swim at 4:00 pm.  Supper at 5:30.  Bring a side dish.
New Elevate Series!
 Kidz Ministry began a new session, the second series of Elevate in Kidz Worship!! 
"On the Trail" -- Saddle up your horses and grab your favorite pair of boots as we go on an old-fashioned cattle drive! Join Cookie, Tex and a whole herd of cattle as we learn lessons from a different kind of trail, the trail the Israelites left as they got out of Egypt! Kidz will learn that God has a plan for their lives and He will give them the help they need to accomplish that plan. Therefore, we should trust God and obey Him!
Is Elevate for your family?
Our leader families are excited to get to be a part of such an awesome opportunity of bringing a whole NEW approach to Kidz Worship to First Denton! We have seen first hand just how life changing Kidz Worship can be. When kids experience worship in a relevant and creative manner, their participation is heightened and their worship is elevated. Our families are expecting God to do the “…exceedingly, abundantly…” in the lives of kids each week. We will give Him all of the glory for working “…beyond anything that we can ask, think or imagine.” (Ephesians 3:20) – Pastor Chris and Elevate Leaders
Do you have an hour or two a month to volunteer in Elevate?  Training coming up!  For more information contact Chris Barfield , FBCD's Kidz Pastor at chris.barfield@firstdenton.org

Please pick up a copy of our new Kidz Ministry newsletter, theParentLink, July 2010, on the Kidz floor.

Student Ministry
Youth-i-versity – Ninja Warrior
Youth-i-versity is right around the corner. This year’s theme is Ninja Warrior. If you have never been to Youth-i-versity, do NOT miss out this year. It is a four-night event, August 8-11, filled with incredible relays, amazing water games, and not to mention the time of your life. Also, we will be heading to the Ranger game as they take on the Yankees on Wednesday the 11th. So don’t miss out! Sign up now at Post or in the youth office.

Special Needs Ministry
Next Rejoicing Spirits is August 7th!
“Rejoicing Spirits” is a once-a-month worship service aimed at reaching the developmentally disabled. This service will meet in the fellowship hall the first Saturday of every month at 5 PM. The service will feature a lot of music and praise, a brief foundational sermon, and fundamental teaching for the Word of God. The service will be followed by a time of fellowship so we can all get to know each other. Everyone is welcome!

We need your help! We need folk to help with music, with ushering, with refreshments, with just being a friend with some folk who are trying to get comfortable with going to church, and just about anything else that happens in a church service. If you would like to help with this service or would like more information please contact Jim Markle at 940-382-2577 or 214-542-0489 or jimm@firstdenton.org. Please pray that God would bless this effort to open our church to those who may otherwise be unable to attend.

Adults 55 Plus
Game Day is next Tuesday, July 27 from 1:00-4:00 PM in the air-conditioned comfort of Fellowship Hall.  Bring a snack to share and join in the fun!
Church Wide REVIVAL = Adults 55 Plus sponsored Revival: August 1 - 4.  On Sunday, August 1, Rick Ingle will be the speaker for both morning services and the evening service too.  Keith McGee will lead our music and will have our Men’s Quartet available on Sunday evening, August 1. Our noon services in fellowship hall on Monday - Wednesday, August 2-4 will open with lunch ($4.00) at 11:30 AM followed by worship services at 12 noon.  Our menu is listed in the latest edition of “Putting Out Feelers.” Remember!  This is for all our church family, so encourage workers in our neighborhood to come here for lunch.
39er’s Luncheon - Friday, August 13 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in Fellowship Hall.  Our special guest speaker will be Richard Barron, Texas Elder Law Attorney.  Plan to bring a side dish or dessert and become informed on legal issues that may affect you.
Michigan - August 22-27 = We will visit Greenfield Village that has 80 authentic buildings including McGuffy’s Schoolhouse, the Wright Bicycle Shop, Thomas Edison’s Laboratory and lots more. We will also visit Bronners, the largest Christmas Store in the U.S.  We look forward to a night at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
Branson – November 15-19 = Come and enjoy all the beautiful Christmas decorations in Branson during our trip. We will be staying at the lovely Savannah House and enjoy their cobblers and ice cream after the shows each evening.  There are eight wonderful shows planned. On the way home, we will stop at Mrs. Millers Amish Farm for a wonderful dinner with homemade pies!  The cost is only $625.00, which includes eight shows, lodging, fees gratuities, chartered coach and several meals.  What a great deal!  Check out the brochure for more details. 
Holy Land/Jordan – December 28, 2010 – January 9, 2011 = A trip to the Holy Land will truly enrich your life beyond description.  It is a spiritual lift you will never forget. 
Plant the thought in the minds of family members, so they can begin contributing to this once-in-a-life time experience.
Adults 55 Plus Ministry = For more information on the Adult 55 Plus ministry, please contact Cliff Feeler (ext. 155) at clifff@firstdenton.org  and/or Judy Murphy (ext. 150) at judym@firstdenton.org

Did Your Know?
That the official name of Rhode Island is “Rhode Island and Providence Plantations”?

Quote of the Week
""Will power does not change men. Time does not change men. Christ does."
–Henry Drummond–

This Week's Spotlight Verse
"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.”
1 John 1:7

A Closing Note ^
I hope you have enjoyed this edition of Net-News.  If you would like more information about FBCD and it's many ministries then please access our website @ www.firstdenton.org. If you have someone who would like to receive this on a weekly basis please send me their email address. My email address is listed below. Thanks for taking the time to read Net-News today.

Blessings,
Brad Hill
Media Director
bradh@firstdenton.org


First Baptist Church
1100 Malone St.
Denton, TX 76201
940.382.2577
www.firstdenton.org

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