The Hope Of The Cross

Denver First Church of the Nazarene March 29, 2009 - Totals Giving This Week’s Need:

Tennyson Center

$ 63,000

The ministry to the children at the Tennyson Center is happening TODAY. Please meet at 1:15 pm in the Breezeway. Come join us as we share the Word of God and build relationships with these children. Contact Steve about questions: 303/809-7789.

March Tithe Monthly Goal: $ 320,500 To Date: $ 283,732 March Faith Promise Monthly Goal: $ 33,025 To Date: $ 20,627

Palomas Mission Trip, April 2323-May 3

YTD Tithe

We still need team members for this trip! Information meeting will be held at 1:30 pm TODAY in Room 200. Call Harold Patterson for more info: 303/431-0202.

YTD Goal: $ 2,908,232 To Date: $ 2,599,394 YTD Faith Promise YTD Goal: $ 360,760 To Date: $ 266,199

Mission Council Meeting The Mission Council Meeting will be held TODAY at 3:00 pm in Room 200, right after the Palomas trip meeting. For more info, contact John at 303/328-7303.

DFC (Main Campus) Ministerial Staff Adult Education Committee Meeting We will meet TODAY at 4:30 pm in the Community Room. For more info, contact Randy at 303/947-2480.

Seder Gatherings For those who RSVD’d, the Seder Gathering will be THIS EVENING at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please remember that this is not a meal. If you would like to attend the Wednesday, April 8th gathering, please call 303/806-2609 by noon on Tuesday. Children welcome to attend with parents.

Maundy Thursday & Good Friday Maundy Thursday Communion Service is this Thursday at 7:00 pm. Good Friday services are at 3:00 & 7:00 pm. DuBois’ classical work, “The Seven Last Words of Christ” will be presented by our chamber choir and orchestra. This service is not recommended for children. Childcare will be provided.

Stephen Abbott

Bob Huffaker

Young Adult & Family Pastor

Interim Pastor

Rich Cantwell

Scott Nauman

Business Administrator

Pastor of Worship & Arts

Bud Curry

Jerry Nelson

Hospital Chaplain

Minister of Instrumental Music

Tina Hayhurst

Randy Smith

Student Ministries Pastor

Christian Education Pastor

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: ______________ Birthday: ____ /____ /______ Phone: _______ - _______ - ___________ I prefer contact by:

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Vacations are a wonderful thing. But it is always good to get back home. I am reminded about the pastor who asked his Church Board for some R&R time. One of the ole “bell sheep” on the Board said, “Brother Jones, why should you be taking a vacation? The devil never takes a vacation!” “I know,” the pastor responded, “maybe that’s the reason he acts the way he does!” From the looks of some people’s actions, it seems they could use a good vacation! Right? Libby & I had a great vacation with family in Cancun, Mexico (notice the tan?). But it is good to be back at DFC, safe and sound.

Pastor Bob “My House Will Be Called A House Of Prayer” Isaiah 56:7 Lord, we praise you for your constant care.

“He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. On Him we have set our hope that He will continue to deliver us…” II Corinthians 1:10

Easter Eggstravaganza Candy & Easter Eggs Needed The Children’s Department needs your help to collect Easter candy and plastic Easter eggs for our Easter Egg Hunt that will be held Saturday, April 11th. We currently have 5500 pieces and our goal is 7000 pieces of candy. Please drop off your candy at the Reception Desk or the Children’s Welcome Center. Singles Easter Lunch Come to Denise’s condo right after the morning Easter services. Sign up in the GPS class to bring a dish or bring $3. A ham will be provided. For more info, call Denise at 918/521-0377. Support Group for Caregivers We will meet on Monday, April 13, 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, while losing sight of themselves. For info: Linda at 303/948-8244. Men’s Breakfast Come to the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, April 18th, from 8:00—10:00 am, to enjoy a free breakfast and the fellowship of other men of DFC. Our guest speaker is Dr. Raleigh Washington of Promise Keepers. He will lay down a track for an extraordinary opportunity: “A Time to Honor.” Reserve a place for yourself and a friend at the Men’s booth today. Info: Sarah at 303/806-2625. Women’s Retreat - April 2424-26 The Colorado Women’s Conference, Church of the Nazarene Annual Women’s Retreat begins on Friday at 7:00 pm and ends Sunday. NEW LOCATION: Great Divide Lodge in Breckenridge. Conference registration is $114. 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]. Golf Fore Kids It’s that time again to start signing up for our annual Golf Fore Kids Golf Tournament Fundraiser. This year’s tournament will be held on Monday, May 11th at the Pinery County Club in Parker. Registration is $150 and includes golf, breakfast and lunch. Please go to www.GolfForeKids.org or call Cara at 303/806-2611 to register. Thanks for your support. Help Send a Child to Summer Camp The Children’s Department is asking 40 people to give $40 to help send children to summer camp. You can donate by placing a check in the offering plate marked “Children’s Summer Camp” or drop it off in the Children’s Office. Prayer Walk Please come join us every Saturday morning at 7:00 am. We meet in the west parking lot of DFC. “How sweet is the privilege of prayer. We have found some favorite place where we can feel His kind embrace and feel supremely blessed.” Suzi Beer at 303/756-8552.

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April 5th AM Service (Sanctuary)