Seeing My World Through The Eyes Of Jesus

Denver First Church of the Nazarene November 16, 2008 - Totals

Shoebox Christmas Bring your filled shoeboxes back today. Last day to bring Navajo shoeboxes is 11/30, and for Mexico shoeboxes, it’s 12/7. We need all hands to help sort and shrink-wrap gifts after the service. Lunch will be provided. There will be Mexico & Navajo trip meetings with lunch right after the service. We hope to be done around 3:00 pm.

Giving This Week’s Need:

$ 63,000 November Tithe Monthly Goal: $ 315,000 To Date: $ 196,728

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: $ 11,632 YTD Tithe YTD Goal: $ 1,491,000 To Date: $ 1,325,985

Holiday Sale in First Edition Bookstore 30% off all gifts, music & cards, 25% off all Bibles & books. Plus, special bargain shelf with even bigger savings!

Singles Sing at Littleton Manor On Saturday, November 29th, we’ll meet at Littleton Manor at 3:00pm to sing and then go out for dinner at Romano’s. Bring about $15 for dinner. For info, contact Pat at 303/734-4772.

Youth Wii Olympics The “Youth Wii Olympics” are coming to DFC! We need all 7th - 12th graders. Friday, December 12th from 6:00-9:00 pm. Come ready to beat your friends in a “Wii Tournament!!” There will be dinner, prizes and lots of fun! You won’t want to miss it!

“Light The Way,” A Concert of Lessons and Carols Join us on Sunday, December 7th at 2:00 pm for our DFC Christmas Concert. Free admission.

YTD Faith Promise YTD Goal: $ 157,375 To Date: $ 108,929

THANKSGIVING OFFERING Goal: $ 77,000 To Date: $ 3,875

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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Occupation/Major: ____________________________________ As we gather today, it really is an opportunity to celebrate as God's Family. We get to continue our tradition of bringing in our gift laden shoeboxes for our friends in Mexico and the Navajo reservation. It's always a great inspiration to see you bring the colorfully wrapped gifts and stack them on the platform. We also have opportunity to speak the gospel to parts of the world we will never visit by means of our annual Thanksgiving Offering for Others. Our goal is $77,000 this year and, with your help and mine, we're going to reach that goal. Yes, I know that the economy stinks, but that's what makes this offering especially sacrificial.

School: _____________________________________________ 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.

Helping Others

Got Christmas Gifts?

And then there's the email/letter about my health. Yes, I'm dealing with some stuff that has been building for several months but to my knowledge it's not life threatening stuff. I'm so grateful for the policy at DFC that allows employees to accrue time and allows me the privilege to take time to take care of myself. It is not something I am taking for granted. Jane and I desire to see if we can get the gauges refilled, but most of all we are eager to have some uninterrupted time to see the face of God and His direction for our future as well as that of DFC. We'll be around some during these days. We have a grandson in the Christmas program and we want to see that. We also want to be here for the Christmas Eve service, so hopefully we'll see you. Please remain faithful in attendance and giving. December is a very, very important month for us financially; each year it is pivotal to our ability to reach our budgetary goals. Your help will be so deeply appreciated.

Mission:Denver

Pastor Tim

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. Support DFC’s Youth and Children! 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.

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.

Wedding Reception Landon & Lauren Jaggers were married in Oklahoma City on October 18th. The reception will be Saturday, November 29 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm. Join us here at DFC in the Diehl Chapel (guys are invited too). They are registered at Crate & Barrel, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Target. Please RSVP to Jan at 720/886-9047, Cija at 720/733-8328 or Rosalee at 303/918-7023.

Thank You

“My House Will Be Called A House Of Prayer” Isaiah 56:7 Join us in praying together this week… Lord, we thank you for what Jesus did for us. “He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5

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To our friends at DFC, We wish to express our love and appreciation for your prayers, cards and the beautiful floral basket sent for the recent passing of Wayne’s mother. We rejoice in the comfort that she is now with the Lord. Wayne & Jan Follmer.

Decorate the Church We ask for your help in decorating the church for this blessed Christmas season. We will start TODAY at 1:00 pm and will work Monday, the 24th. Come for as long as you can. You are needed! Thanks!

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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!

And finally, we have the opportunity to hear the gospel shared by one of our six General Leaders, Dr. Jerry Porter. I know that you're going to enjoy his ability to share a world view with us and to challenge us with our part in being involved in the world community. We're honored to host him today.

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Notes for Leadership Team/Staff/Pastors: __________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ November 23 (which service are you attending?): AM Service (Sanctuary)

AM Service (Fellowship Hall)

PM Traditions Service (Sanctuary)