A Walk Through A Cemetery

Denver First Church of the Nazarene December 28, 2008 - Totals

Tennyson Center for Children Join us THIS AFTERNOON at 1:00 pm in the Breezeway to go to the Tennyson Center and bless the children there.

Giving This Week’s Need:

$ 63,000 December Tithe Monthly Goal: $ 417,232

Bring the House Down Friday, January 9th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm -- the DFC “Bring the House Down” Undecorating Party! Join Dixie Whittaker and Linda Jackson in taking down our holiday decorations and putting them away for another year. Pizza will be served! Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

To Date: $ 381,818 December Faith Promise Monthly Goal: $ 25,180 To Date: $ 24,175 YTD Tithe YTD Goal: $ 2,034,232 To Date: $ 1,915,919

Hate to Throw Away All Those Christmas Cards? The Children’s Department can use Christmas cards for craft projects. Please bundle your cards and leave them at the Reception Desk or the Children’s Welcome Center. Thank you!

Dollar Day Sale at the First Edition Bookstore Wonderful books priced at $1.00-2.00. Great for a cozy winter night of reading!

Divorce Care, Friday, January 9 We begin this 12 week session again for the New Year! DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Meet in the Garden Level Auditorium at 6:00 pm first for dinner. For more info call 303/806-2625.

Fun in the Snow at Copper Mountain, Sat. Jan. 10th Whether you ski, snowboard, snowshoe or shop, it’s bound to be a fun time! Meet in DFC’s parking lot at 6:00am. Bring $5 for the van and $ for breakfast & lunch, your own equipment or $ to rent. Sign up at the Men’s Booth (regardless of gender) by Wed., Jan 7. Info: 303/791-1330.

YTD Faith Promise YTD Goal: $ 265,850 To Date: $ 217,928

Time to Bid Farewell...

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

When I received a call to preach nearly fifty years ago, I was far too young to imagine the depth and breadth of God's abiding grace. He has gifted me with my wife, Jane, my best friend for over 40 years, my daughters, their husbands and my wonderful grandchildren. To serve you for the past 15 years has been added blessings, filled with surprises of grace.

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: _______________________________________________

Together we have witnessed and weathered the seasons of church life. We've celebrated and grieved, married and buried. We welcomed hosts of new Christians and bid farewell to others.

Address: _____________________________________________ City: ________________________________________________ State: _______________________________________________

Now it's time to bid farewell to you, the faithful people of DFC. My December break afforded me opportunity to rest, reflect, pray and listen. As the mountain snow fell and the days passed, Jane and I came to a growing sense of peace that God was affirming our sentiments.

Cost is $125, or $105 each if you bring a non-DFC friend! This is our outreach retreat, so we hope you’ll bring a friend. Pick up a registration at the Student Ministries Booth after church or register online at www.freshflood.com. Hope to see you there!

Zip: ______________

Birthday: _____ /_____ /________

Phone: _______ - _______ - ___________ I prefer contact by:

Phone

Email

Occupation/Major: ____________________________________ Moments ago, I sent a letter to the Church Board in which I shared these convictions. Our District Superintendent, Rev. David Ralph, is fully aware of my decision and has functioned as a friend and pastor to me. While the details of my impending resignation rest with the District Superintendent and the Church Board, I have offered the following: 1) In harmony with the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene, I will retain my role through the end of January, at which time I will step down from the day-to-day operations. Rev. Ralph will meet with your Board Monday night to outline the process of calling a new pastor and to set things in motion to make sure that ministry continues uninterrupted during the transition. 2) If your leadership desires, I will remain as preaching pastor as long as I can be of service or, until I accept a new assignment or you successfully engage a new pastor. If, in the Board's wisdom, it's best that I not continue in that capacity, I will certainly honor their judgment. At this writing, Jane and I have no idea where the Lord will lead us to serve in 2009. That's okay. We trust Him. At the same time, we welcome your prayers on our behalf. This coming Sunday I will intend to preach with thanksgiving, heartfelt gratitude for God's calling on my life and His blessings on yours. Respectfully submitted,

Tim Stearman “My House Will Be Called A House Of Prayer” Isaiah 56:7 Lord, we pray that you would help us to not become weary and to continue walking with you. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Galatians 6:9

School: _____________________________________________ Women of the Word Begins Jan. 13 and Jan. 14 This women’s Bible study meets either Tuesday’s in the morning or Wednesday nights . Both days meet in the Fellowship Hall. Info: Karen Gunstream at 303/805-8660. DFC Ladies Book Club This has been moved from January 8th to Thursday, January 22nd. Meet at 6:30 pm in the NE Fellowship Hall. The book is Divine, by Karen Kingsbury and it is available in the DFC Bookstore. For more info, please contact Merilee at 303/761-1312. Support Group for Caregivers Meets Monday, January 12th, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Community Room. This is a monthly support group for those providing care to an aged or chronically ill loved one, while losing sight of themselves. Elder care is available upon request. For more info, call Linda at 303/948-8244. Successful Single Living Workshop We will meet Saturday, January 17th, from 3:00-5:00 pm in the Community Room. We will watch a Nooma film and then discuss it. For more info, contact Randy at 720/771-0414. “Symphony of Praise” - Jerry Nelson Piano, Orchestra and Chorus Sunday, January 25, 6:00 pm Join the audience for this rare, “Live-in-Concert” DVD recording experience. All proceeds go to benefit ongoing DFC ministries in the Congo and Palomas, Mexico. General admission - NO CHARGE, tickets not required. A free-will offering will be received. 6:00 pm concert - doors open at 5:30 pm for general admission. “Artist Circle” - $25 + $12 each additional family member: includes up-front concert seating, exclusive seating for 4:00 pm shooting of Orchestra Iso-Segments and DVD when it is completed. DVDs will also be for sale to General Admission. Artist Circle tickets available in breezeway and west foyer or inquire at Reception Desk.

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] Married (Spouse: _____________)

Children's Names and Ages: _____________________________ / ___________ _____________________________ / ___________ _____________________________ / ___________ [

] 1st time guest; [

] 2nd time; [

] regular attendee

How did you first hear about us?: ______________________ I am interested in: [

] more information

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] serving

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] what it means to be a follower of Christ

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] connecting to a community during the week

I have made a decision to: [

] follow Christ...

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] re-commit my life to Him... ...and would like someone to follow up.

Notes for Leadership Team/Staff/Pastors: __________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ January 4th AM Service (Sanctuary) PM Traditions Service (Fellowship Hall)