Light Of Love

Denver First Church of the Nazarene December 14, 2008 - Totals Giving

Year End Giving All tithes, offerings and other donations need to be received in the DFC Business Office by 5:00 pm on December 31st or postmarked no later than Dec. 31st to receive contribution credit in 2008. If you have questions regarding your 2008 giving or need info concerning other giving opportunities, such as stock or non-cash donations, please call Rich Cantwell, Business Administrator, at 303/761-8370 or email [email protected]. Giving statements will be mailed the last week of January, 2009. Thank you for your continued support!

This Week’s Need:

$ 104,308 December Tithe Monthly Goal: $ 417,232 To Date: $ 115,419 December Faith Promise Monthly Goal: $ 25,180 To Date: $ 14,257 YTD Tithe

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!

YTD Goal: $ 1,825,616 To Date: $ 1,649,520 YTD Faith Promise YTD Goal: $ 253,260 To Date: $ 207,910

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.

Circle of Love Christmas Support Group A group of people who care for each other is a strong bond and a healing force (See Ecclesiastes 4:1). Join us on Saturday, December 27th from 7:009:00 pm in the Community Room to experience the power of this support group. For more info, contact Randy at 720/771-0414.

West Campus Needs a Freezer If you have a chest style deep freezer that you can donate to the West Campus, please call Cenida Suyen at 303/990-3328.

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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Merry Christmas!

Tonight 6:00 pm: Carols, Cookies, Cider and Fellowship! Join us in the Fellowship Hall for tonight’s service and a wonderful time of fellowship! Please bring Christmas cookies to share! •

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Thursday, December 24th, 5:00 pm: Christmas Eve Service Childcare available for ages 3 and under; children ages 4 and older will attend the service with their families. Come and hear the story of the candy cane! Service will include Candlelight, Communion and Baptisms. Merry Christmas from the First Edition Bookstore! Bookstore! Do you still need last minute gifts? You can find what you need in the bookstore. All Christmas items & stained glass panels are 50% off. Books, Bibles, gifts and music are 25-30% off. Next Sunday, December 28th and Wednesday, December 31st there will be no evening activities. However, FirstClass and Celebrate Recovery will meet as usual.

“My House Will Be Called A House Of Prayer” Isaiah 56:7 Join us in praying together this week… Thank you Lord, that you are truly with us. “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a son and they shall call his name Immanuel, which translated means, ‘God with us.’” Matthew 1:23

School: _____________________________________________ Marital Status: Celebration Choir & Orchestra Spring Season Begins Jan. 7 & 8 The Spring season for Celebration Choir and Orchestra begins Jan. 7 & 8. If you wish to participate and have not signed up yet, please do so on the church’s website, www.DenverFirstChurch.com, or fill out a form at the Worship & Arts booth outside of the sanctuary. Details of the upcoming season’s commitment are in the calendar at the booth. Questions: call Diane at 303/806-2609. College Ski Trip - A-Basin Meet at DFC on Thursday, January 1st at 6:30 am. Bring your ski/ snowboard gear, sunscreen, goggles or sunglasses, sack lunch/lunch $. We’ll buy breakfast on the way. If you meet for lunch at the bottom of the hill, Scott will buy your lunch! Lift tickets: ages 15-19 =$35, 20 and over = $45. You MUST RSVP to [email protected] or 303/713-1133. Do You Still Need Christmas Gifts? Still haven’t bought your Christmas gifts? Don’t worry, we can help! We have a variety of gift cards available for purchase at the Student Ministries Booth and the Garden Level Welcome Center. There’s something there for everyone, plus a percentage of each card goes to benefit our youth! Stop by and see us. Merry Christmas! Thank You! Thank you to all who have helped Carlton, Sharon and Lauren Harvey during their recent move. Thanks for helping with the move, taking out carpet, cleaning and everything that has been done! It is deeply appreciated. The Harvey’s new address is: 7411 Fairway Lane, Parker, CO 80134.

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Notes for Leadership Team/Staff/Pastors: __________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ December 21 (which service are you attending?): AM Service (Sanctuary) PM Traditions Service (Fellowship Hall)