Newsletter - December 13, 2009

8/14/2019 Newsletter - December 13, 2009

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Denver First Church

keeping in touch

Table of Contents

1. Christmas Eve

2. news update

i. important info

ii. kotchadoingood!

iii. board perspective

iv. timely news for the

congregation

v. how you can

help

vi.final word...

3. calendar of events:

December 13-19

Denver First Church

3800 E. Hampden Avenue

Englewood, CO 80113

303/761-8370

www.DenverFirstChurch.com

DFC Ministerial Staff

Shawn A. SiegfreidLead Pastor

Stephen Abbott

Young Adult & Family Pastor

Rich Cantwell

Business Administrator

Bud Curry

Hospital Chaplain

Tina Hayhurst

Pastor

Mike Hull

Student Ministries Pastor

Scott Nauman

Pastor of Worship & Arts

Jerry Nelson

Minister of Instrumental Music

Randy Smith

Christian Education Pastor

Marvin Suyen

West Campus Pastor

DFC Church Board

John Bruneau

Bob Cheney

Curtis Clay

Glenn Domokos

Troy Edwards

Vini Giannatala

Bryant Jaggers

Judy Jones

Gregg Moran

Gene Rakes

Bud RoeKathy Tate

Jim Webb

Ron Williams

Bonnie York

December 13, 2009


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3/12

News Update

kotchadoingood

Thanksgiving Offering

Thank you to everyone who gave to the Thanksgiving Offering for Others!We have exceeded our goal of $75,000! Our final tally says that we havecollected $79,842 (thats almost $5000 over our goal!) that will go to helppeople Across the Street and Across the Sea!

A Taste Of Christmas

We want to thank Gay Borrego, Cheryl Gallentine and their wonderfulcrew of volunteers for making A Taste of Christmas such a huge successthis year! Gay helped organize the event and Cheryl did the mealpreparation. Thanks also to the 24 men who showed up to serve. What a

great way to honor the women in our lives!

A Night of Hope

Thank you to Scott Nauman, Diane Easton and the Celebration Choir &Orchestra for ministering to us with A Night of Hope last Sunday. Wehad such a great crowd -- over 600 came to the afternoon event! Thank

you for all of your hard work and for leading us in worship.

Handicap Van Ministry

George Elliott heads up our Handicap Van Ministry. Every week, he headsout to pick up people who want to come to church, but do not have

transportation to get here. George is very dedicated to this ministry anddoes amazing things with little recognition. See How You Can Help forinfo on helping George in this area of ministry.


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News Update

Board perspective...Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We have just entered into a contractual agreement to implement acommunication tool called Unifyer. The implementation of this software isbeing planned and developed through the month of December and intoJanuary. Unifyer is designed to allow the DFC family to communicate moreeffectively and to provide individuals with a customized stream of information.With it, you will be able to select the ministries and other groups that specificallyinterest you and follow all the events and updates related to that group. There ialso a "friend network" within Unifyer to allow you to communicate one-on-onewith other people. Or perhaps just follow their blog! We're very excited about th

potential Unifyer holds for connecting and mobilizing our body of believers!

Of course, we want everything we do to have purpose. We must ask ourselveshow any activity, behavior, process or thing will lead to promoting the Gospel orhelping believers grow in their faith. This requires relentless scrutiny of ourmotivation, constantly asking if we're doing something to God's glory, or our ownAs the passage in Isaiah 9 from Pastor's message Sunday points out, there aremany "people walking in darkness." The haunting question for me is how to movethem into seeing the Great Light.

I notice in Isaiah 9:4 that our Lord shatters the yoke that burdens, the bar acrossthe shoulders, the rod of the oppressor. He doesn't just ease the pain. Heimplements a once-and-for-all solution to break the hold of Satan, the oppresso

He offers the solace for which our souls long our entire lives.

In Matthew, chapter 2, the magi see the light. In Luke, chapter 2, the shepherdssee the light. In Acts, chapter 9, Paul sees the light. In each case, the response is

dramatic, life-changing and immediate. Today, the light shines just as brilliantly,

heals just as completely and erupts into one's life just as quickly. During this seasoin which so much focus is already drawn to the eternity-altering event of the birtof Christ Jesus, we believers must seize the opportunity to let the Light shine. Whadoes this require? Gently lifting the weary faces of the unredeemed souls walkinin darkness and simply pointing them to the Savior. No hedging or softening. Likethe angel of the Lord in Luke 2:11, we must state with clarity, "A Savior has beenborn to you; He is Christ the Lord." That's what the weary souls are waiting to hea

Serving Him Alongside of You,

Vini Giannatala


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News Update

Special Evening Service - This Sunday

Join us at 6:00 pm Sunday, December 13th for a night of music and a sermon fromPastor Shawn. Pastor Shawn will also take time to answer questions. Stay for a timof fellowship afterwards. Please bring homemade cookies to share. We willprovide hot cider and hot chocolate.

Calendar

December Dates:

12/11-13 Navajo Shoebox trip

12/13 Advent Theme:Joy

12/13 DFC Childrens Christmas program

12/13 Evening of Music with Special Speaker: Pastor Shawn(bring homemade cookies please!)

12/20 Advent Theme: Love

12/23 No Wednesday Evening Activities

12/24 Christmas Eve Candlelight service - 5:00 pm

12/25 Merry Christmas! - church building closed

January Dates:

1/1 New Years Day - church building closed

1/3 No evening service - church building closing at 2:00 pm

Christmas Eve

Bring your family and friends and join us at 5:00 pm on Christmas Eve, December

24th for a candlelight service. It is a great way to celebrate the birth of our Savior

Bake Out: Bake Sale

Reports are in on last Sundays Bake Out: Bake Sale. This once a year event is suca great new tradition for DFC. Over $600 was earned through the Bake Sale to gtoward Mission:Denver! What a treat to buy some really yummy baked goodsand, in doing so, to help Denvers homeless and underemployed! Thanks toMarilyn Campbell and all the selfless bakers that make this event happen! You da great job!

timely news for the congregation


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News Update

DFC December Outreach

During December, our Worship & Arts Department will be reaching out into our

community.

Here is the schedule for our Celebration Choir & Orchestra:

December 9, 7:00pm Call Time: 6:30Riverpointe Retirement Community, 5525 S. Prince, Littleton

(between Santa Fe & Federal, south of Belleview13 story red brick building

December 10, 7:00pm Call Time: 6:30Christian Living Communities The Village @ The Johnson Center5500 E Arapahoe Rd, Centennial(south of Arapahoe Rd, west of Holly3 story building, west of shoppingcenter)

December 16, 7:00pm Call Time: 6:30Wind Crest Retirement Community, 3480 W. County Line Road(east of Santa Fe, south of County Line Rd)

December 17, 7:00pm Call Time: 6:30Wind Crest Retirement Community, 3480 W. County Line Road(east of Santa Fe, south of County Line Rd)

The Vocal Ensemble will be at Heritage Club of Aurora on Dec 16



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News Update

DFC December Outreach (continued)...

Here is the schedule for our Seniors Choir, Heavens Calling:

Dec 11: 10:00am (meet at DFC at 9:15)

Julia Temple Healthcare Center

3401 South Lafayette Street

Englewood, CO 80113

Phone: (303) 761-0075--Heather

Dec 13: 6:00pm

DFC Traditions Service

Dec 18: 10:30am (meet at DFC at 9:15)

Englewood Meridian3rd floor

3455 South Corona StreetEnglewood, CO 80113-2810(303) 761-0300--Angie

Dec 20: 6:00pm (meet at DFC at 4:00pm)

Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Community

2445 South Quebec Street

Denver, CO 80231-6030(303) 756-9489



8/12

News Update

End of Year Giving Reminder

The end of year is quickly approaching (believe it or not!!). Contributions (tithes andofferings) that you would like to be posted in 2009 need to be dropped off at thechurch or postmarked by 5:00 pm on December 31st. If you have questions, please cathe Business Office at 303/761-8370.

DFC Military Support Group

We are a group of concerned church members with relatives in our country's armedforces. We usually meet on the first Sunday of each month, 5 to 6 PM, church's Room200. Our next meeting will be on December 13.

There is a lengthy roster of our church's people in uniform on the back of the "PrayerRequests" brochure, available every Sunday at the main usher stations around thechurch. Please take one this Sunday and pray for all the military folks.

We're still gathering/updating addresses to begin sending cards and letters to ourmilitary people, especially those in the war zones, for the Christmas season. If you canhelp us, please email Pinkysloane at [email protected] - thanks!!

West Campus Update

We are so blessed at what Gods been doing at the Denver Family Church of theNazarene (West Campus) and we have a wonderful month ahead of us in December.

On the 1st we had a Boys College program at the Convention Center and our coregroup was featured. They were on TV and in the newspaper. They were featuredbecause of the good work they are doing and its been a wonderful experience withthe Boy Scouts. On the 2nd we took over 35 gifts to the Navajo Church -- we wereblessed to partner with the Colorado District in this project. During this crucial andemotional month, weve been making lots of home visits to cater to those in need. Onthe 19th we plan to have our biker friends, the Biker Angels visit and give gifts to kids inour church. Its been great to see that people - some not even from our church - are

looking out for the families in our church. This is the 2nd year that the Biker Angels haveblessed us in this way. We have special Christmas Eve and New Years Eve servicesplanned. We plan to go caroling, especially in the homes of senior members. We areplanning a huge Hispanic concert with 4 bands on the 26th of December with lots offood and music. We have a pastors luncheon planned for the Hispanic pastors in ourcommunity.

We are so blessed and thankful to God. We love Him with all our Hearts. We wish you amerry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Sincerely,Cenida Suyen



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News Update

Kids Corner

On Sunday, December 13, 2009 a10:30 AM, our DFC kids will be helping usolve The Mystery of the Manger. Thismusical presentation will be shared withour entire church family during themorning service. As you can imagine,many hours have gone into rehearsing.Guaranteed, our children will be filledwith excitement as they share themessage of Christmas on Sunday

morning.

The final dress rehearsal for The Mystery of the Manger is scheduled forSaturday, December 12, 2009, starting at 9 AM. After this rehearsal, all castmembers are invited to attend the cast party scheduled to begin at 12 Noon.

The cast party will take place in the Fellowship Hall.

On Sunday morning, the Childrens Department is asking parents to checktheir cast members in at the Adventure Zone Welcome Desk by 9 AM. Aftercheck-in, cast members will need to be escorted to the sanctuary for a sound

check.

As we look forward to The Mystery of the Manger, please know that all

are welcome to attend this special service. Those who attend are sure to beblessed by our children who, like the angels, are eager to Bring you good newsof great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviorhas been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10 11 NIV

Sincerely,

Susan Foster



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how you can help

News Update

Prayer Needed

Please continue praying for Harold Fleshman. He is still recovering

from back surgery. And please pray for Wilma as well.

Donating Appliances

If you have any appliances to donate, we have a team of men thatwould be willing to pick them up and deliver them to charityorganizations. Places like the Nazarene Compassion Center willmake sure that they get to someone in need. To donate anappliance, please contact Randy Smiths office at 303/806-2625.

Naz Car

The Naz Car ministry will be helping the church repair donor cars

to be given to the needy. We need people who have skills to joinus! We also will be teaching the next generation about cars. Weare accomplishing this by building a drag car. We need an older,full frame car. Some suggested cars are Nova, Camaro, Firebird,

Vega, etc. Contact Bob Davis if you can help. 303-916-5206

Van Drivers Needed

George Elliott is in charge of our Handicap Van Ministry. He needsmore drivers to assist on a weekly basis (3-4 more drivers). If youwould be willing to help in this important ministry area, please callGeorge at 303/489-2997.


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final word.

News Update

The congregation of Denver First Church is known for its generosity. Examples

abound, whether the subject is service or giving financially. Recent examplesinclude:

Seniors going out in sub-zero weather this past week to sing carols to

those in nursing homes

24 men who showed up to serve at A Taste of Christmas

Around 140 volunteers helping us make the campus Shipshape for

Shawn

Navajo Shoebox Projectwhere nearly all the boxes were returned withgifts for those in need

A very full pantryat presentmaking it possible for us to give to those in

need

A Thanksgiving offering thatin one daysurpassed all expectations

You are a generous crowd!

A need has come to the surface this week. This past Sunday four families metwith the Tending Committee. The needs were met. But, for the first time inrecent memory, the Tending Committee fund has been completely de-pleted. In this economy, as you can imagine, the need is great. The TendingCommittee is careful, responsible, discreet, applies sound judgment, andoperates with a high standard of integrity.

Would you join me in giving a special offering to the ministry of meeting theneeds of our congregation? If 400 individuals and/or family units gave $50

eachabove our tithewe could provide solid funding for the TendingCommittee to continue its ministry of benevolence. Just make out a check toDFC and in the Memo section indicate Tending Committee. Others will beblessed by your generosity and you will be blessed for your faithfulness.

As we walk in obedience to His moving among us, may we find favor in Hissight today.

Randy Smith


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Calendar of Events

Sunday, December 13:

Navajo Shoebox Mission Returns

9:00 am: Sunday School (all ages)

Nursery & Preschool open

10:30 am: Morning Worship Service - The Mysteryof the Manger (Sanctuary)

Nursery available

2:00 pm: Rock Band Practice

3:00 pm: Tsunami Band Practice

4:00 pm: Collaboration Band Practice

4:30 pm: Adult Sunday School Teachers Meeting(Community Room)

5:00 pm: Puppet Practice for 5th & 6th Grade(GL Room # 12)

Bible Quizzing Practice for Blue Level- 4th - 6th Grade (GL Room # 14)

Military Support Group(Room 200)

6:00 pm: Traditions Service (Diehl Chapel)

Monday, December 14:

9:40 am: Celebrate Recovery SponsorMeeting (Cry Room)

6:00 pm: Caregivers Support Group(Community Room)

Tuesday, December 15:

7:00 am: Mens Bible Study(GL Conference Room)

9:00 am: Women of the Word Leaders Mtg(Fellowship Hall)

9:30 am: Women of the Word Bible Study(Fellowship Hall)

7:00 pm: Bereans Prophesy Bible Study

(Fellowship Hall)

Wednesday, December 16:

5:00 pm: Women of the Word Leaders Mtg.(Fellowship Hall)

5:30 pm: Bible Quizzing Practice for Red Level- 1st - 3rd Grade (GL Room # 2)

Wednesday, December 16 (continued):

6:00 pm: Waves Christmas Party (Wave Pool)

Rock Christmas Party (Salvation Arm

6:15 am: Nursery open for Birth - 2 years old

6:30 pm: Celebrate Recovery(Room 200, 202)

Wednesday Night Prayer(Community Room)

Women of the Word Bible Study(Fellowship Hall)

Celebration Choir & Orchestra(Wind Crest - off-site)

Childrens Activities for all ages

MASH Mens Bible Study(West Diehl Chapel)

Thursday, December 17:

6:30 pm: Celebration Choir & Orchestra(Wind Crest - off-site)

Friday, December 18:

9:15 am: Heavens Calling Seniors Choir(Englewood Meridian)

3:00 pm: Harvesters Class Party (Fellowship H

5:00 pm: Celebrate Recovery SponsorMeeting (Cry Room)

6:00 pm: Celebrate Recovery(GL Fellowship Hall)

Divorce Care(GL Fellowship Hall)

Divorce Care for Kids(Room #6)

Saturday, December 19:

7:00 am: Men at Prayer (Community Room)

Ladies Prayer Walk (Parking Lot)

4:30 pm: Singles Christmas Party (Off-site)

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