Living The Illuminated Life - Foundations Of Faith (4 Of 5)

Denver First Church of the Nazarene November 8, 2009 - Totals Attendance Main Campus:

IN Group Banquet: Last Day to Buy Tickets! This event will be at Nov. 21 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The theme is “Around the World with Dr. Jim Diehl.” Tickets are $20.00 (reserved by table number) and are available at the IN Group Booth (south entrance). Note: Semi-Formal dress. The IN Group is now open to all adults. The reception area will be open at 5:00 pm.

West Campus: Sunday School: 58 AM Worship: 115

Sunday School: 688 Bible Studies & Small Groups: 296 AM Worship: 1169 PM Worship: 134 Combined:

Sunday School & Groups: 1042 Main Services: 1284

Shoebox Christmas Please be sure to pick up a “shoebox” to fill up with gifts for children in need. We will deliver them to the Navajo Nation in Arizona and Jesus of Nazareth Compassion Center in Denver. Please return your filled box on Sunday, November 22nd.

Giving This Week’s Need: $ 75,704

Received Last Week: $ 53,341

November Tithe Monthly Goal: $ 391,594

To Date: $ 112,427

November World Evangelism Fund

A Taste of Christmas Our ladies Christmas luncheon, “A Taste of Christmas” is Saturday, December 5th. Tickets are on sale TODAY for $12! See Gay Borrego at the booth near the South Entrance. Volunteers are still needed in all areas.

Monthly Goal: $ 17,776

To Date: $ 7,945

YTD Tithe YTD Goal: $ 1,368,995

To Date: $ 1,073,321

YTD World Evangelism Fund YTD Goal: $ 106,438

To Date: $ 59,692

Thanksgiving Offering for Others

Evening Service

Goal: $ 75,000

To Date: $ 4,415

Please join us in the Diehl Chapel this evening for our Traditions service at 6:00pm.

DFC (Main Campus) Ministerial Staff

Nazz Jazz Finale Concert This concert, on Sunday, November 22nd at 6:00 pm, will be the “Finale” concert for Nazz Jazz and Jerry Nelson prior to his embarking into full-time concert ministry. Bring your friends and hear Nazz Jazz in full stride as you’ve never heard them before.

Tennyson Center Ministry We are returning to the Tennyson Center on Sunday, December 6th. We will be sharing Christmas traditions with the children, as well as a puppet show for worship. Meet in the Breezeway at 1:15 pm on the 6th or call Jon Tinniswood at 720/273-0028 for more info.

Stephen Abbott Young Adult & Family Pastor

Scott Nauman Pastor of Worship & Arts

Rich Cantwell Business Administrator

Jerry Nelson Minister of Instrumental Music

Bud Curry Hospital Chaplain

Randy Smith Christian Education Pastor

Tina Hayhurst Student Ministries Pastor

November 15, 2009

Matthew 5:14-16

Living the Illuminated Life “You are the light of the world.” Matthew 5:14 “Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.” Matthew 5:15a ♦

Hiding the ____________________. ∗

When we become a Christian, we immediately become a _____________ of Satan!

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12 “If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” Mark 8:38 ∗

“The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children…then we are heirs - heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ…” Romans 8:168:16-17a

Single’s Christmas Party I recently read a book by Promise Keepers founder Bill McCartney entitled Two Minute Warning. The book’s subject is about the importance of the Jewish nation and our role as the church to encourage and help them to come to Christ in these last days. In the book, he chronicles the silence of the church and even the rejection of the Jewish people through the centuries, especially during Hitler’s reign of terror and the extermination of millions of Jews. I was appalled by how many “good Christians” looked the other way and, in many cases, were complicit in helping Hitler and his army destroy so many lives! The enemy wants us to hide the light! What God has birthed in you by His Holy Spirit is powerful. The only thing that can stop this powerful Spirit in you is you! Today, as we hear the words of Jesus, we are encouraged to come out and let our light shine. It’s much more than having a DFC bumper sticker (though if you have one I am glad!) it’s about living a real authentic life of power and love in this dark world. Our world needs His light more than ever! We are speeding towards the day of His return. We should be in full court press in evangelizing our communities, our city and our world! Will you allow the Holy Spirit today to challenge you to shine His light through you? As always it’s our choice. Will we choose to “Illuminate His light?” I am so glad you are here! Amazed by His Grace!

Pastor Shawn

Singles are having a Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 19th at 5:30pm in the Aspen Room at Alameda & Center St. in Denver. Sign up in the GPS class for shuttle service and to indicate what dish you’ll bring. Meet at DFC at 5pm to ride the shuttle. Contact Jincy Mills at 303-5527970 or Karen Boocock at 303-367-8647 for more information.

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Thank You from Dr. Huffaker Dear Members and Friends of DFC, Thank you for the wonderful time spent with you, for letting us share in your lives. You are a gracious, accepting, friendly people. Thank you for cards & gifts from you individually and as a church. You were certainly gracious to us. We will look back on these 8 months as a special blessing from God. We can’t wait to see what God is going to do in your church. We feel confident you have chosen great leaders in Pastor Shawn & Sherri. In Christ, Bob & Libby Huffaker

Thank You! I am so thankful for an Awesome God and for my praying DFC family. Thanks for the cards, e-mails, flowers, concern and love that you showered me with during my recent surgery. A special thanks to Pastor Bud & Ruth and Pastor Scott who prayed with me before surgery and visited later. Hopefully I'll see you soon! God bless you all. You are all loved and appreciated. Ruth Martin

When the devil reminds us of our past, let’s remind him of his ________________.

“Jesus did not let him, but said, ‘Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.’ So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. All the people were amazed.” Mark 5:195:19-20

The DOGs Say Thanks The 5th and 6th grade girls would like to say a thank you to all that loaned their sewing machines and donated their jelly jars for the DOGs service projects.

The enemy will remind us of our ________________!

“Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.” Matthew 5:15b ♦

The __________________ of light! ∗

The light of God in our lives can change so many ___________.

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Many _______________ are now watching to see if we are illuminating His light.

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Something wonderful happens when a father _______________ faith in Christ.

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We have the power of God ________________ us!

“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 ♦

Our goal is to _________________ them to Christ! ∗

What we want people to do is come to _______________ in Christ.

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This will give my life focus and ___________________!

“The sold out Christian life is the most exciting life you could ever live.” Dr. Paul Cunningham ∗

Live your life on ___________________.