The Heaviness Of Hatred

EMAIL UPDATES In recent weeks, an informational piece regarding DFC has been distributed by email. For members of our congregation who do not receive email, hard copies of this newsletter are available today in the east and west foyers, at the south entry door and at the Receptionist’s Desk. If you are not receiving the emails and would like to sign up for the email updates, go to www.DenverFirstChurch.com, click on “Resources” and “Email Subscriptions.” This will allow you to sign up for various email updates.

Denver First Church of the Nazarene February 1, 2008 - Totals Giving This Week’s Need:

$ 63,000 February Tithe Monthly Goal: $ 257,500 To Date: $ 43,083.37

GPS CLASS POTLUCK - TODAY! Meet after the morning service in the Fellowship Hall (GPS Space). Bring a dish to share. Contact Debbie Andrews at 303/961-8830 for more info.

February Faith Promise Monthly Goal: $ 26,330 To Date: $ 4,994 YTD Tithe YTD Goal: $ 2,394,607 To Date: $ 2,189,734

BOOKSTORE SALE Happy Valentine’s Day! Come to the First Edition Bookstore for great gifts for your valentine. 30% off all Scott Stearman sculptures and off all framed art and gifts.

SINGLES VALENTINE’S PARTY Join us on Saturday, February 14th in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm. Bring a dish to go with lasagna and $2 to cover the cost of the lasagna. For more info, contact Blanche at 303/829-8894.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS Join us, Monday, February 9th at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. This is a monthly support group for those providing care to an aged or chronically ill loved one. For info: Linda at 303/948-8244.

TENNYSON CENTER The Tennyson Center Ministry will be going to visit the children and enjoy a church service with them TODAY at 1:30 pm. Please call Jon Tinniswood at 720/273-0028 if you have any questions.

YTD Faith Promise YTD Goal: $ 307,988 To Date: $ 236,750

CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Pastor Tim and Jane Stearman and Lee and Kathy Zaker on the birth of their new grandson, John Timothy Zaker! He was born on February 6th and weighed 9 lbs, 12 oz

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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DR. BOB HUFFAKER Please join us in welcoming Dr. Bob Huffaker as our Interim Pastor. Dr. Huffaker graduated from Bethany Nazarene College with a degree in Religion. He pastored churches in Texas and Arkansas before going to Grove City in 1989. He pastored the Grove City Church of the Nazarene for 16 years. During that time, attendance increased from 600 to 3000 in morning worship. In May of 1998, Dr. Huffaker received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Dr. Huffaker and his wife Libby live in Colorado Springs. He has been retired for 4 years. They have 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

“My House Will Be Called A House Of Prayer” Isaiah 56:7 Pray that the Lord will begin to prepare the pastor he has chosen for us. “And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” Romans 10:15

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY - COMING SOON Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Class will be back soon. If you are interested in more details, please email Debbie at [email protected]. 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. It is at the 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]. TIME TO CONNECT LADIES Ladies, join us Tuesday, February 17th from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Community Room. Come for fellowship, a service project and prayer. 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. CRIME PREVENTION ADVISORY Cherry Hills Village Police Department has noticed a recent rise in car break-ins. Please be sure to take precautions to prevent this. Please don’t leave your purse or valuable items in your car and be sure to always lock your car! SINGLES GAME NIGHT Join us on Saturday, February 21! Come to the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 pm for a night of games and snacks. Bring snacks to share and your favorite game. For info, call Jincy at 303/552-7970. ATTENTION ALL 1ST-4TH GRADERS! Don’t forget to check your weekly “Kids Time Worship Bulletin” for the list of items to bring each week to Children’s Church. This is a contest between Team #1 and Team #2 to collect hygiene items for Mission:Denver. HYMN SING - MARCH 1ST AT 6:00 PM Open to singers and instrumentalists from the metro area. Please register online to participate: www.DenverFirstChurch.com. LEGACY FIVE IN CONCERT Saturday, March 9th at 7:00 pm (doors open one hour before). Tickets are $18.50 for general admission, $22.50 for Artist Circle and $10 for children (under 10). All prices go up on the day of the concert. Tickets available in the DFC Bookstore.

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Notes for Leadership Team/Staff/Pastors: __________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ February 8th AM Service (Sanctuary) Symphony of Praise (Sanctuary)