Light Of Hope

Denver First Church of the Nazarene November 23, 2008 - Totals

Shoebox Christmas Bring your filled shoeboxes back today. Last day to bring Navajo shoeboxes is TODAY, and for Mexico shoeboxes, it’s 12/7. There are a few unfilled boxes still available at the West Foyer and Breezeway entrances. Please pray for the Navajo trip participants who will be delivering this week.

Giving This Week’s Need:

$ 63,000 November Tithe Monthly Goal: $ 315,000 To Date: $ 341,457

IN Group “Christmas on Wheels” Bringing Christmas to our shut-ins. Tuesday, December 9th, meet at church at 10:00 am. Vans leave at 10:30 am. After all deliveries, we will meet at the Country Buffet for lunch (your cost). Sign up at the IN Group Booth (south entrance).

November Faith Promise Monthly Goal: $ 25,180 To Date: $ 14,484 YTD Tithe YTD Goal: $ 1,554,000 To Date: $ 1,499,715

Mission:Denver Join us on Saturday, December 6th. Help serve food and distribute clothing to those in need! Location is 2877 Lawrence Street. Meet at DFC at 8:00 am. Ends at approximately 1:30 pm. For info: John at 303/617-3228.

Great New Gift Idea! Jerry Nelson has just released a new line of DVDs. These incredible videos of his existing CD recordings take you to mountain tops, waterfalls, forests and winter wonderlands. Three DVDs are non-seasonal; one is for Christmas. All are available in our Bookstore. Stop, look and listen!

3 Nights in Bethlehem, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 A special Christmas event for 1st through 4th grade students, their parents and friends! 3 Nights in Bethlehem is the place where participants do more than just hear about the birth of Jesus, they’ll see, touch, feel and smell what life was like during this miraculous time.

Tennyson Center Sunday, December 7th, meet here at DFC in the Breezeway at 2:30 pm. We will go to the Tennyson Center to bless the children living at the Center.

YTD Faith Promise YTD Goal: $ 163,670 To Date: $ 111,781

THANKSGIVING OFFERING Goal: $ 77,000 To Date: $ 70,476

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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Please join us to celebrate this blessed season. Here at DFC, we have many events happening during the month of December to celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Pastor Tim Stearman

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Sunday, December 7th, 2:00 pm: “Light the Way” a concert of lessons and carols. th

Saturday, December 13 , 11:00 am: “A Taste of Christmas” Women’s Luncheon at Colorado Community Church (doors open at 10:40 am for browsing the tables) Sunday, December 14th, 6:00 pm: “Christmas Around the World” presented by our Children’s Department Thursday, December 24th, 5:00 pm: Christmas Eve Service (childcare available for ages 3 and under) We will recognize Advent each Sunday: November 30th: Hope; December 7th: Peace; 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!

FirstClass and Celebrate Recovery will meet as usual throughout December. There are two nights with no activities: Sunday, December 28th and Wednesday, December 31st.

Helping Others With the current economic situation, many of our members are feeling the financial pressure. Would you consider adding $5-$10 to your tithe check through the end of the year? Just note what portion is to go to the Tending Committee in the memo portion of your check. Thank you! Got Christmas Gifts? We’ve made your shopping simple! Stop by the Student Ministries Booth or the GL Welcome Center for gift cards! We have several on hand that you can purchase, such as Chili’s, Starbucks and Toys R Us, along with others you can order. Not only are you getting a great Christmas gift, but a percentage of each gift card goes to support the Youth and Children’s Departments! Support Group for Caregivers A monthly support group for those providing care to an aged or chronically ill loved one, while losing sight of themselves. Join us on Monday, December 8th at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. Volunteer Opportunity The Harveys, Carlton, Sharon and Lauren, will need help this Tuesday, December 2nd, unloading their moving trucks. They have moved all of their furniture from Idaho and will be moving in this week. If you can help, please call the church on Tuesday (303/7618370) and we will have more info about time and location. West Campus Needs a Freezer If you have a deep freezer chest that you can donate to the West Campus, please call Cenida Suyen at 303/990-3328.

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Notes for Leadership Team/Staff/Pastors: __________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ November 30 (which service are you attending?): AM Service (Sanctuary)

AM Service (Fellowship Hall)