February 9, 2010

I Love Denton Day! ^
March 27 is I Love Denton Day! On that day we will be reaching out to this community. there will be plenty of opportunities for you to use your skills to help give back to Denton. This is going to be a huge outreach and we are going to need everyone to be a part off this. Please contact Doug Giles at dougg@firstdenton.org for more information.

Luke Garrett will be singing in both worship services Sunday, Feb. 21^
Garrett's roots in Christian music go back to a small church in Coweta, Oklahoma, where he made a decision for Christ at an early age. He experienced a turning point in his spiritual life when, while attending UCLA, he won the Frank Sinatra Performance Award for most popular vocalist. At that time, Luke recognized the Lord's calling on his life and His commission to use his voice for the glory of God.
Luke graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in history. Shortly thereafter his family moved to Texas where he served on the music staff of First Baptist Church, Dallas. He has written and co-written numerous songs. His music has been recorded by various artists such as The Imperials and the Gold City Quartet.  He has sung for numerous Presidents, various denominational national conventions, evangelism conferences, various charities and prison ministries and has sung at First Baptist Denton with our choir and orchestra several times!

Valentines Banquet^
This year’s Valentine’s Banquet will be held February 14 at Fremaux’s Metropolitan Catering (932 W. University Dr) from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Featured guest speaker will be Charles Thornton. You can get your tickets every Sunday at the worship center doors for only $15 each.

It's All About L.I.F.E....Invite a Friend to FBCD!
Join us each Sunday in February for Dr. Jeff's new sermon series entitled "It's All About L.I.F.E."  There are 3 Sundays remaining...Feb. 14, It's All About Involvement; Feb. 21, It's All About Fellowship; Feb. 28, It's All About Evangelism.  And plan now to attend on Sunday, March 7.  "it's All About L.I.F.E. Day"  will be a great opportunity to invite your friends, neighbors and work associates to a great day of Bible Study & Worship!!!

WEBS-Wednesday Evening Bible Study ^
Meets at 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall.  Come earlier for Wednesday Night Supper from 5:00 – 6:00.  This week we are having Roast Beef, Potatoes, and Peas and Ice Tea & Coffee with Steak Fingers for the kids.  A salad bar with baked potatoes and assorted desserts are available every Wednesday evening.  Cost: age 0-3: free, 4-6: $1.50, 7-12: $2.00, 13-up: $4.00.  $15.00 max for families. After supper, we hope you will stay for a time of Bible study and prayer.

FIRST LOOK ^
New Member/Prospective New Member Orientation
You are invited to attend the next “First Look” orientation Wednesday, March 3 at 6:00 PM in room S-111.  Please join Dr. Jeff for an opportunity for him to get to know you better and he will share your “First Look” at FBCD.  A light meal will be served, so if you haven’t already made a reservation, please email judym@firstdenton.org  or call 382-2577, ext. 150.  If you need childcare, please call ext. 164.

Grief Recovery Support Group ^
GriefShare is a special weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone close.  It’s a place where you can be around people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss.  At GriefShare, you’ll learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time in your life. 
GriefShare will meet on eight Sunday evenings from 4:00 - 6:00, March 7-May 2 (no meeting on Easter Sunday) in room S-111 at First Baptist Church, Denton. There are no fees for the class, but the required workbook is $12.00.  Please contact Judy Murphy in the church office for more information.

Caregivers Support Group ^
This group meets the third Monday each month at 9:30 am - 10:30 am in S-111. It can be a tremendous encouragement to people caring for a loved one.  Please join us at the next meeting on Monday, February 15.

Deacon’s Meeting ^
Breakfast on Saturday, February 20 at 8:00 am in Fellowship Hall

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

New Church Council for 2010 ^
FBCD will form a new Church Council that will begin meeting quarterly on February 28 (5 pm). The Church Council, along with the church staff, will serve the church as a leadership group and who will serve as an advisory board designed to help FBCD meet the needs of a growing population. The Church Council will consist of the people who hold the following positions:
Senior Pastor, Senior Assoc. Pastor, Business Administrator, Deacon Chairman, Personnel Committee Chairman, Finance Committee Chairman, Missions Council Chairman, WMU Director, Prayer Ministry Coordinator and a lay member-at-large.
Ex-officio members will include the Minister of Music, FDE Pastor, Minister of Adults 55+, University Minister, Minister to Students, Minister to Children, Minister to Preschool.  For more info please contact Bob Billups at bobb@firstdenton.org .

Invitation Counselors for February ^
Team # 2 will be the primary counselors for February with Jeff Sansom as Group Captain. Team members are: Jane Fletcher, Linda Knowles, Clint Knowles, Frank Miller, Bill Morgan, Gene Parham, Ernie Ragsdale, Louise Ramsey, Verl Young, and Anita Zvaigzne.

Joye Crane Mission Action Group ^
Joye Crane Mission Action Group has been cancelled for today and have rescheduled for next Tuesday, February 16, 2010; 9:30 a.m.; S-110. Reta Duncan will report on the ministry to the Homebound in the church. Remember to bring packages of diapers (sizes birth to 6 mos.) or money to purchase diapers for the group to donate to the Woman to Woman Pregnancy Center.

Hands Down Concert and Silent Auction ^
“Hands Down Support”, a parent led organization affiliated with Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, will present a concert and silent auction on the youth floor this Saturday February 20th, from 2- 5 PM.  This organization supports individuals with hand differences. If you would like more information about this very worthy cause contact Jim Markle at 214-542-0489.

Music Ministry ^
Looking for an opportunity to minister?? The Music Ministry NEEDs you!! Technical, video, sound, lights, orchestra, choir…lots of areas to serve!! Call the music office 382-2577 Ext.140, or come by.

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 on Sunday afternoon at 5:00 PM. Band of Brothers [3] meets on Monday night at 7:00PM and for dinner at 6:00PM. Band of Brothers [1] meets each Wednesday night at 7:00 PM. Come and join a group.
Fly Fish Exposition & Luncheon – This will be for all Men at Matt Nelson’s Home. Luncheon will be hamburgers. The "Fly Fish Exposition" will start at 10:00am on Saturday, March 6th and lunch will be at 11:30. Come!

Women's Ministry ^      
Spirited Scrappers
Future Dates:
Mar. 6 Sat. only 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. FH
Ministry – Non-perishable items (or $) for Food Pantry
April 23-24 Fri. night 6 p.m. – 12 p.m./Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. FH
Crop & Swap! (leftovers sent to missionaries)
E-mail or call Deanna for details and to reserve a spot!
W-940-382-2577 Ext. 140, H-940-387-5157 or blackmond@verizon.net.
The Spirited Scrappers Ministry has acquired a Cricut Expression which will be available for use at each crop!

Mission News ^
New York Mission Trip
We currently have a couple of spots open for men to attend our New York mission trip. The trip is March 13th-20th and costs $350.00 plus food. If you are interested please contact Doug Giles at dougg@firstdenton.org .

Singles Ministry ^
Come and join us this Friday night as we are having an 80's game show night at Heather and Dee Ann's place, 1416 Aztec Trail, in Krum. It will start at 7 p.m. and we will be playing live versions of Family Feud and Hollywood Squares. Come dressed in your radest threads. 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 classes that meet at 9:30am for a time of fellowship in South Hall A and then split in classes for Bible Study. We also have a class that meets at 11am for those that enjoy the more traditional worship service. We would love to have you visit and then come to lunch with us after church.

International Ministry ^
The English Conversation classes continue tonight (Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.) If you know international students please tell them about this conversation opportunity offered by FBCD members. Wednesday Night Open House begins at 6:30 p.m. with free dinner. Then we have Sunday Morning L.I.F.E. classes at 11:00 a.m. Transportation is available--call me for details...Jerri at (940) 808-0590.

Recreation ^
We need a volunteer to lead a 2-3 minute Upward Basketball halftime devotional for one game at 8:50 A.M. this Saturday. If interested please contact John Hoffner at Johnh@firstdenton.org .
We have many, many children’s coats and jackets. Please come check the Lost & Found in the CLC. Any items unclaimed by Feb. 14 will be donated to a local charity.
If you brought Christmas decorations to the CLC for Elves Shelves, please come claim them. We still have several large boxes of lovely holiday items that we simply do not have room to store.

First Denton East ^
Our Sunday night Men’s Fraternity group will resume meeting this Sunday night at 6:00 at 10135 Cedar Lake Drive in Providence. All men are welcome to join us for a time of Bible study and fellowship. We are currently studying the book of Philippians.

FBCD Child Development Center ^
Now Registering For Fall 2010
18 months through Private Kindergarten
Loving, Christian Environment, Weekly Chapel with Bible Verse Memory, A Beka Developmental Curriculum, Music & Movement Classes, Art Classes & Story Hour, Interactive Computer Lab, Spanish Classes, and Science Classes
All-Day Care                7:30am – 5:30pm                 Mon – Fri
Half-Day Pre-K             8:30am – 11:30am               MWF for 3’s
                                   8:30am – 11:30am               Mon – Fri for 4’s
Kindergarten                 8:30am – 2:30pm                Mon – Fri
For more information, please contact Lynda Crittenden, CDC Director 940-382-2570.

Preschool Ministry ^
Valentine Party
Preschool children through Kindergarten are invited to a valentine party this Sunday, February 14 from 6-8PM. Please contact Loretta at extension 160 or sign up at the preschool desk no later than Wednesday. There will be $1.00 charge per child for pizza and drinks. We have lots of fun activities planned.
Adult Valentine Banquet
Child care is available by reservation. Your child will still be able to attend the valentine party while in child care. Call Jerry Ann on extension 164 to make your reservations. Your child will still be able to attend the valentine party while in child care. If you have reserved for the valentine party, you will not need to call again for reservations.
Show Your Love
Preschool children will be delivering valentines to adult departments this Sunday, February 14. Please have your child in class at 9:30am.
Items for Food Pantry
Remember to bring items for the food pantry this month. Our goal is to collect 100 items. Leave them in the buggy near the preschool desk. It’s a great way to show your love!

Children's Ministry ^
February L.I.F.E. This Sunday, 2/14, Dr. Jeff's sermon series emphasizes the importance Involvement! How can you be involved? On the Children's floor, one way is by being counted. Being here on Sunday morning for a L.I.F.E. class with your family in tow. Another way is by volunteering and learning the needs of your child's KidzL.I.F.E. class and worship experience. Yet a third way is being involved in our Children's social life where you meet your friends and neighbors to pray with and share with your successes or needs for your kidz in a God driven circle of supporters! Come this Sunday and learn what INVOLVEMENT can mean to you as Dr. Jeff brings this message!!

L.I.F.E.: Learning, Involvement, Fellowship, Evangelism. This emphasis leads up to High Attendance Sunday on March 7th, when our kidz will bring a friend or neighbor and have a great time dressing alike for "Twin Day!" on the Children's floor. Our teachers are encouraged to contact each child each week throughout the month of February. Come join us, be involved in our Children's Ministry! Contact Pastor Chris at ext. 131 or Chris.Barfield@firstdenton.org !

February 14th- A Sunday Valentine's Day Party at the CLC~~ 5:45-8:00 pm RSVP. Great fun! Skate, ice cookies, movie and pizza! Cost: $2 We need some volunteers to make this happen for our kidz. Come show a little love! WE NEED YOUR RSVP BY THURSDAY, 2/11, TO PLAN FOOD Children whose parents are attending the banquet may remain for childcare from 8:00-9:00 pm also by RSVP. Contact the Children's Ministry office, ext. 131, or childrenasst@firstdenton.org  to sign up.

Want to get INVOLVED? AWANA Weds., 6-7:30 pm. We have a great children's program called A.W.A.N.A. The purpose of AWANA is to train the future saints. We do this by encouraging scripture memorization and providing council time. We are looking for devoted adults to help us with this task. You will not have to prepare a lesson because the children rotate through a council time, a game time, and a handbook time. All you will have to do is help them work through their handbooks, learn their verses, and get them to the various activities on time. We have age groups from 2 years to 12 years of age, so we can put you with an age group you will be comfortable with. We will provide you with training to help maximize your impact with the children. This program has and will continue to impact the church in amazing ways. Would you consider being part of this program?
If you would like to help by listening to verses, doing crafts or playing games, contact Scott Herring (382-9203) for further information. There were 93 kidz learning to live for Christ last Wednesday! AWANA needs your smile and willing heart! Time to purchase AWANA Grand Prix Cars $4.00 Race is April 3.

Our next Sunday New Christian’s Class begins February 21st, for children grades 1-5. These classes are for children who have made a profession of faith or would like to know how. Parents welcome. Contact Sondra Yeatts at sondrayeatts@verizon.net .
I Love Denton Day is March 27th. A Saturday event, our children and families will focus on showing ways they love their community. There will be more information in the coming weeks on how you can participate.

Want to get INVOLVED? We are signing up leaders, volunteers, and parents to act as "talent scouts" in Big City, both at 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Come help us make this worship time for our kidz fun and meaningful by being present to sit in with the kidz.
Creative Kidz-- Arts has ended. Choir will begin on February 21st.

Special Needs Ministry ^
We would like to expand our ministry to individuals who are disabled and we need your help!  Two ways that you can help in this ministry are:
1.) You will want to inform us of individuals whom you know that are disabled, whatever the disability may be, so we can explore ways, with their input, that we can better minister to them.
2.) We need volunteers to help us on Sundays and possibly Saturday evenings.  We need “buddies” to go along side our special friends at church to make sure their needs are met in our regular programs.  We also need “buddies” to work with those who not able to participate in our regular activities but are still very much a part of the church.
If you feel that God is leading you to work in this very rewarding ministry you will want to contact me in the church office, 940-382-2577 ext 121 or my cell phone, 214-542-0489. Jim Markle (jimm@firstdenton.org) .

Adults 55 Plus ^
Join us this Friday for the 39ers Luncheon at 11:30 AM.  Sharon Haywood will present a musical program for our enjoyment. Please bring a side dish or dessert and enjoy the music. Caregivers Support Group meets the third Monday each month at 9:30 am - 10:30 am in S-111. Please join us at the next meeting on Monday, February 15. We hope to see you at the next Game Day on Tuesday, February 23 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM in Fellowship Hall.  Please bring finger foods to share.  Drinks will be provided.  We are seeking special mission projects for a one day mission adventure entitled I LOVE DENTON DAY, which is on Saturday, March 27. The Michigan trip, August 22-27, still has space available.  We will visit Greenfield Village that has 80 authentic buildings including McGuffy’s Schoolhouse, the Wright Bicycle Shop, Thomas Edison’s Laboratory, etc. Please pick up a brochure in the holders by the Adults 55 Plus bulletin board.  The cost is $1125.00.  A deposit of $300.00 is due to reserve your space.  We will have a round trip flight and a chartered coach for travel.  We will also visit the largest Christmas Store in the U.S.  We will stay one night at the Bavarian Inn where they dress in costume.  We look forward to a night at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.  You will enjoy telling your friends about this trip.  Free Tax Help!  Judy Murphy will be preparing taxes again this year for taxpayers with low- and moderate-income with special attention to those aged 60 and older at the Senior Center on Friday afternoons beginning February 5.  Please call 940-349-8728 to schedule an appointment on Monday, Wednesday & Friday afternoons or Tuesday & Thursday mornings through April 15.

GED Tutor ^
An appeal was issued recently for tutors to help prepare adults for their GED exam. Please call the church office if you would be willing to meet with those who specifically need tutoring in reading and comprehension. For more information please call Kay Trull 940.383.3210

Did Your Know? ^
that an ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain?

Quote of the Week ^
"I have but one passion - it is He, it is He alone. The world is the field and the field is the world; and henceforth that country shall be my home where I can be most used in winning souls for Christ."   –Count Zinzindorf–

This Week's Spotlight Verse ^
"We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.”
2 Thessalonians 1:3

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.

JOY!
Bob Billups
Senior Associate Pastor
bobb@firstdenton.org

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

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