The Hope Of The Resurrection

Denver First Church of the Nazarene April 5 2009 - Totals Giving This Week’s Need:

Easter Offering

$ 63,000

The goal for our Easter Offering for Others is $77,000. This missions offering goes to help those “Across the Street, Across the Sea” that are in need. Please prayerfully consider how much to give.

April Tithe Monthly Goal: $ 257,500 To Date: $ 59,090 April Faith Promise Monthly Goal: $ 25,855

No Evening Service

To Date: $ 3,219

We will not be having an evening service tonight. The church building will be closed after 3:00 pm. We hope that you will have a great afternoon with your family and friends.

YTD Tithe YTD Goal: $ 2,972,607 To Date: $ 2,658,484 YTD Faith Promise YTD Goal: $ 367,224 To Date: $ 268,919

Singles Easter Lunch - TODAY 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.

“Kingdom of the Son: A Prayer Safari” The Elementary Department will begin “A Prayer Safari” on April 15th during our Peek to Peak time! Jerry Storz and crew will be leading our kids on Wednesday nights. Encourage your kids to not miss this experience from April 15-May 13.

Men’s Breakfast Come 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. Reserve a place for you and a friend at the Hot booth today. Info: Sarah at 303/806-2625.

Easter Offering YTD Goal: $ 77,000 To Date: $ 700

DFC (Main Campus) Ministerial Staff 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

THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION EASTER IS LIBERATION Isaiah 61:1-3, 62:11-12 and 63:1 I. The Five Spiritual Bondages of Sin: 1. Sin _____________________ you. (Proverbs 5:22) 2. Sin _____________________ you. (John 8:34 & Romans 6:16) 3. Sin _____________________ you. (Acts 8:23) Resurrection! It is our way of life! Like the apostle said, “...if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and hopeless and so is your faith.” I have no problem believing that Christ was raised from the dead and is alive today, sitting at the right hand of the Father. I tell you that I know of no information that causes me one iota of concern regarding Christ’s resurrection. In fact, I believe it so strongly, that it forms the very basis of my Christian belief system. Since I believe so strongly in His resurrection, I am at peace about myself and my future, and it gives me a hope now in these troubled times as well. When I breathe my last breath here on earth, the next destination is heaven! What a blessed hope! What better reason to celebrate! “The Lamb of God has risen! He’s alive! He’s alive! Hallelujah! Jesus is alive!” Happy Easter,

Pastor Bob

4. Sin _____________________ you. (Romans 7:23) Singles - Museum of Science & Nature Sunday, April 19th, meet at DFC at 1:00 pm or at the Museum at 1:30 pm for a free day at the Museum. The Museum closes at 5:00 pm. For more info, contact Mike at 303/756-7768. Mission:Denver On Saturday, April 25th, please come and help serve food and distribute clothing to those in need! Location: 2877 Lawrence St. Meet at DFC at 8:00 am. Ends at approximately 1:30 pm. For info, call John at 303/328-7303. Singles - IMAX “Ring of Fire” Meet on Saturday, April 25th in front of the Museum of Science & Nature at the IMAX theater entrance at 3:30 pm to see this movie. The movie begins at 4:00 pm. Bring $8 for the movie and then $ to go out to dinner afterwards. For more info, contact Randy at 720/771-0414. 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.

5. Sin _____________________ you. (II Peter 2:19) II. The Five Spiritual Marks of the New Dispensation: 1. It was the _______________ _________ ____________ of Christ’s proclamation. (Isaiah 61:1) 2. The ___________________ was the instrumentality. ( Romans 6:18) 3: The _____________ _____________ of life sets you free. (Romans 8:2) 4. The ____________________ of sin is broken. (Romans 8:21) 5: The ___________________ of the Spirit secures. (II Corinthians 3:17)