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Denver First Church of the Nazarene February 22, 2008 - Totals Giving This Week’s Need:

Children’s Baptism Class

$ 63,000

All 1st-6th grade children wishing to participate in the Baptism on May 3rd must attend all 4 classes (March 15, 22, 29 and April 26). The class will be at 9:00 am in the Garden Level Conference Room. Please call 303/806-2612 to RSVP.

February Tithe Monthly Goal: $ 257,500 To Date: $ 169,001 February Faith Promise Monthly Goal: $ 26,330

Legacy Five in Concert at Denver First Church

To Date: $ 13,816

Concert date: Saturday, March 7th at 7:00 pm (doors open 1 hour before the concert). Prices: General Admission - $18.50; Artist Circle $22.50; Children - $10.00 (all prices go up on the day of the concert). Tickets available at www.DenverFirstChurch.com or at 303/806-2635.

YTD Tithe YTD Goal: $ 2,587,732 To Date: $ 2,315,662 YTD Faith Promise YTD Goal: $ 327,735

Financial Peace University

To Date: $ 245,572

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Class is back! Come to a free orientation TODAY in Garden Level Rooms 1 & 2. The first class will be March 8th. Class time: 4:00 pm. More details: please email Debbie at [email protected].

DFC Ministerial Staff DFC Women’s Book Club Thursday, March 5 we will study Israel My Beloved by Kay Arthur. You may purchase the book in the DFC bookstore. Our meeting will begin at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. For more info: Judy at 303/691-4501 or Merrilee at 303/761-1312.

Adult FirstClass Teacher’s Meeting TODAY we will meet at 4:30 pm in the Community Room. For info, call Randy at 303/947-2480.

IN Group Retreat The IN Group Retreat is April 24-26 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in CO Springs. The cost is $120.00/person, double occupancy. Featuring the Mid Valley Quartet, Scott & Lynn Nauman and Bud & Ruth Curry. Info at the IN Group Booth or call Ralph & Twila at 303/238-7609.

Rich Cantwell

Scott Nauman

Business Administrator

Pastor of Worship & Arts

Bud Curry

Jerry Nelson

Hospital Chaplain

Minister of Instrumental Music

Tina Hayhurst

Randy Smith

Student Ministries Pastor

Christian Education Pastor

Bob Huffaker

Marvin Suyen

Interim Pastor

West Campus Pastor

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: ______________

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40 DAYS OF PRAYER The Board has called us to 40 Days of Prayer. The culmination of the 40 days will be a 24 Hour Prayer Vigil. Would you consider committing 30 minutes during this vigil to come to the church and pray?

It will begin Saturday, March 14 at 7:00am and conclude the following morning at 7:00am. Sign up at the “Hot Booth” today or next Sunday. “My House Will Be Called A House Of Prayer” Isaiah 56:7 Give God the glory. “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” Revelation 4:11

Women’s Retreat - April 24-26 The Colorado Women’s Conference, Church of the Nazarene Annual Women’s Retreat begins on Friday at 7:00 pm and ends Sunday. NEW LOCATION: Great Divide Lodge in Breckenridge. Conference registration is $99. Room rates range from $50-$200 per person depending on the number of women in a room. For more info, please call Lisa Smith at 303/574-0894 or email at [email protected]. Men’s Getaway The Men’s Getaway, “Success God’s Way,” is happening March 20-22 at the Elevation Training Center in Victor, CO. Total cost for the weekend is $129. Call Sarah at 303/806-2625 for info. Limit: 60. Youth Orlando Missions - First Deposit Due Our Youth (7-12 Grade) will be taking a mission trip to Orlando, FL, June 20-29. We will be doing VBS, light construction and will take in the Nazarene General Assembly Experience. Total cost is $625. The first deposit of $150 is due Sunday, March 8. The total price goes up to $750, if you don’t have the first deposit turned in by March 8th. If you haven’t already picked up a Parent Pack with all the different summer experiences, please go to the Student Ministries Booth for more info. GPS Class Potluck Sunday, March 8th, meet after the morning service in the Fellowship Hall in the “GPS space.” Bring a dish to share. An activities planning meeting will follow. Bring your good ideas! Everyone is welcome. Contact Debbie Andrews at 303/961-8830 for more info. Support Group for Caregivers Meets Monday, March 9th from 6:30-8:30 pm in the DFC 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: Linda at 303/948-8244. Holiness Today If you are interested in subscribing to Holiness Today, our Nazarene bi-monthly magazine, please go to www.HolinessToday.org, and click on “subscribe.” The price for an annual subscription is only $12.00. Pie Auction - What a Success! Thank you to all who helped make the 8th Annual Pie Auction a success! Even with our current economy, we still made $14,406.23! This money will be a great help towards youth summer missions. Thanks to all who baked “homemade pies,” those who worked at the auction, and those who bid at the auction. You all helped make this happen. We appreciate you!

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