Newsletter - October 11, 2009

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Denver First Church

keeping in touch

Table of Contents

1. Power Surge

2. news update

i. important info

ii. kotchadoingood

iii. board perspective

iv. timely news for the

congregation

v. how you can

help

vi.a final word...

3. calendar of events:

October 11-17

Denver First Church

3800 E. Hampden Avenue

Englewood, CO 80113

303/761-8370

www.DenverFirstChurch.com

DFC Ministerial Staff

Shawn SiegfreidLead Pastor

Stephen Abbott

Young Adult & Family Pastor

Rich Cantwell

Business Administrator

Bud Curry

Hospital Chaplain

Tina Hayhurst

Student Ministries Pastor

Bob Huffaker

Interim 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

October 11, 2009


2/13

News Update

Important info...

Dear Members and Friends of DFC,

This past Sunday mornings worship service was a taste of whats to come: a vibrant,passionate, purpose-filled message, anointed by the Spirit, and crowned with a youngperson openly confessing their faith in Jesus. We are so pleased that God has favoredus with the leadership of Pastor Shawn. On October 18, we look forward to the officialaunch of Pastor Shawns ministry as DFCs Lead Pastor. Plan to join us and bring yourfriends for this service (see article below for more details).

Friends, I would like to remind you of a special nugget of spiritual enrichment that manyof you are missing: the Sunday evening service! This past Sunday, Pastor StephenAbbott presented a message filled with profound scriptural insight, based on Luke 4,

entitled Our Town. Pastor Bud Curry and Dr. Daniel Roysden will be speaking over thecourse of the next couple of weeks, each offering unique and relevant biblicalperspectives. Recently, weve been seeing new faces on Sunday nights; why dont yolet yours be one of them!

When a church undergoes a change in leadership, it is common, during the gapbetween Pastor A and Pastor B, to have a series of speakers to fill the pulpit. Onoccasion, there will be one regular pastor who may offer the bulk of the messages,but thats pretty much the scope of the responsibility he assumes: he fills the pulpit onSunday. At DFC, over the course of the past eight months, we have had the

uncommon experience of Dr. Bob Huffaker stepping into the pastoral role with usnotonly offering the messages, week in and week out, but also attending staff meetings,Board meetings, and assisting in many ways behind the scenes. This Sunday will be Dr.Bobs official last Sunday serving in this role. Following the morning service, we willhonor Dr. Bob and his lovely wife Libby with a reception in Diehl Chapel. Please plan to

join us in expressing our appreciation to Dr. Bob for his service to our congregation in thimportant season of transition.

Please take a moment to read several announcements listed below that will appear inSundays Insight. If you are viewing these in the eblast, click on each for importantdetails; if you are reading this in the hard copy, please refer to the Insight for important

details regarding these upcoming events.

Farewell Reception for Pastor Bob Huffaker Traditions Service

Pastor Appreciation Month District Tour

Shipshape for Shawn Trunk or Treat

Tennyson Center IN Group Banquet

A Taste of Christmas Childrens Department Need

Todays publication will cover the following topics: Kotchadoingood!, Board

Perspective, Timely News for the Congregation and How You Can Help


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News Update

kotchadoingood!

Worship & Arts

The Casting Crowns Concert with Matt Redman was an exciting night ofprofound ministry! Many were impacted for Christwe had over 2200 inattendance. We want to acknowledge the contributions of Scott and LynnNauman in making this happen, along with more than 180 volunteers. Thank youfor your hard work and determination!

Facilities Crew

Huge thanks goes to DFCs team of facilities and technical staff! As you haveprobably noticed, the offices have been undergoing remodeling because of thedamage caused by the hailstorm at the beginning of the summer. As you canimagine, the renovation happening at the same time as hosting the CastingCrowns concert, along with their usual heavy work load, is a huge amount ofwork. Due to budget cuts we are understaffed, and yet this team has pulledthrough with a great attitude again and again. You can SHOW them yoursupport by offering 4 hours on either October 11th or 17th (see how you can helpin the Shipshape for Shawn article).

Childrens Department

The Childrens Department Work Day was Saturday, October 3rd. Nine people(staff and volunteers) participated. These workers knocked themselves out givingthe Garden Level some much-needed TLC. THANK YOU!!


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News Update

Board perspective...

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The glorious arrival of autumn can be seen in shorter days, milder temperaturesand the explosion of colors in God's creation. It ushers in a flurry of activities as thmemories of the lazy days of summer give way to the hectic schedules of schoolwork and home. So too, go the schedules at church. There are too manyactivities happening to list in this little article. Please check with the individualministry leaders to see what's happening in your favorite area. Speaking of

ministry leaders, the one thing I would like to highlight is that October is PastorAppreciation Month. As Kathy Tate, who coordinates the pastor appreciationfocus, points out, our staff has endured a very difficult year and has consistentlygiven God their best. Let's look for little ways to show ourappreciation to each one of them.

The acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior by the precious young lady was theperfect outcome as a targeted message found its mark last Sunday. Did it hit you

as it did me...THIS is what we've prepared for these past several months! Was ourresponse more surprise than expectation? Would we have been disappointedhad there NOT been a response to the invitation? I hope so!

It really is quite simple...but that's usually when we miss it! 1 John 5:14-15 statesthat we already have whatever we ask in the Father's will. Matthew 18:14 tells usHis will is that none should be lost. Isn't it interesting that Matthew 18:14 is theconclusion to the message Pastor Shawn brought to us in September about the

one lost sheep?! The process? Find what the Father is about; get in step with whaHe desires; anticipate His fulfilling His will through us. Easy? No. Nothing of value isever easy. Just ask Jesus. But it is definitely that simple.

Serving Him Alongside of You,

Vini Giannatala


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News Update

Important Calendar Items

October Dates:

10/10 & 17 Shipshape for Shawn & Sherri 8-12 (lunch 12-1pm)10/17 27 Nicaragua trip10/18 10am Pastor Shawn installation10/25 Communion10/25 Bake Out10/27 October Board Meeting

10/30 Fred October, youth outreach10/30 NazzJazz concert 7:30pm10/31 Trunk or Treat in the west parking lot10/31 Mission:Denver10/31 Daylight Saving Time change

November Dates:

11/01 Tennyson Center11/08 Baptism Class11/15 Baptism

11/20-22 Power Surge District Retreat11/24 November Board Meeting11/26 Thanksgiving day no Mission:Denver in November

December Dates:

12/02-06 Mexico Shoebox trip12/03 Point Loma preview days12/03-04 A Taste of Christmas preparation12/05 A Taste of Christmas

12/06 DFC Christmas concert 3pm12/06 Bake Out: Bake Sale12/11-13 Navajo shoebox trip12/13 DFC Childrens Christmas program12/24 Christmas Eve service Baptism & Communion

timely news for the congregation


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News Update

Childrens Update

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are endless.

Mother Theresa

The kind words and actions of our DFC kids are reaching others. It seems that ourchildren understand what it means to serve. It seems that they are developing anunderstanding of Mark 9:41.

This fall, the elementary age Sunday School classes have taken on special projects thatwill allow these children to reach others in Jesus name. The first graders are planning toorganize, sort, and haul many of the Shoebox Christmas boxes that will filled to the brimwith thoughtful gifts. As children in the Adventure Zone bring their wrapped boxes to

church, our first graders will make sure that these boxes are sorted properly and ready tobe delivered.

For several years, the second grade teachers have encouraged the children in their clato adopt a local family in need. Christmas 2009 will be no different. Currently, our secongraders are praying that a deserving family will be brought to their attention. Gifts will bepurchased for this family and our children will be given the opportunity to share Godslove in a tangible manner.

The third grade class has been focusing on children who attend a Christian Kids Club insmall Kenyan village called Kithituni. Our third graders have been collecting money to

purchase goats for the Kids Club members. As the children in Kithituni raise these goatthey will be given an opportunity to develop a sense of responsibility and will be able tocontribute to their familys well being because goat milk can be consumed by the famior sold for income. God is using this ongoing project to teach our thirdgraders what it means to be mission minded.

With these three projects in place, our fourth graders have started the brainstormingprocess. Listening to their ideas causes one to realize that the sky is the limit to a fourthgrader and that these nine year olds know that with God, all things are possible.Matthew 19:26 NIV

Our fifth and sixth graders are planning to collect items for soldiers in Iraq & AfghanistanGod is sure to use this project to encourage those in our military forces and to teach ourchildren to appreciate the sacrifices that these soldiers are making for our freedom.

As all of our children stretch their arms and reach out to others, the hands of our churchfamily can fold together and thank God for choosing our kids to be used by Him.

I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because youbelong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward. Mark 9:41(NIV)

Sincerely,

Susan Foster

timely news for the congregation


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News Updatetimely news for the congregation

Childrens Activities

Friends, things are HAPPENING in childrens Church all week long on Sundaymornings, the Denver First Football League is in full force. This Wednesday, watchout, or get bowled over by the Bible Blast! If youre under age 12, these areexciting days to be at DFC!

MASH Men's Bible Study of the Book of Romans

All interested men of the church are welcome to join us as we plunge into theapostle Paul's most important epistle. We meet every other Wednesday night (nemeeting October 21st) from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the west side of the Diehl Chapel.(Point of contact - Pinky Sloane, 720-344-8825, email [email protected]

We're using both a DVD from Radio Bible Class(publishers of "Our Daily Bread"),which examines the physical and spiritual state of the first century A.D. Romanempire, and a Bible study guide for Romans authored by Pastor John MacArthur delve into the book he calls "...the preeminent doctrinal work in the NewTestament." Bring your Bible and come and take a look - we'll be glad to have yo

join us.

Reception Desk Information

The coverage hours at the Reception Desk are changing.

The new hours will be:

Monday & Tuesday: 8:30 am 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am 8:00 pmThursday & Friday: 8:30 am 5:00 pm

Saturday: CLOSED

Sunday: 8:00 am 12:30 pm


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DFC Military Support Group

Founded in 2003 as our country went to war against Iraq, this gathering ofconcerned church members with relatives in our country's armed forcesmeets on the first Sunday of each month from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in the church'sRoom 200. (Point of contact - Pinky Sloane, 720-344-8825, email [email protected]).

Our purpose statement: We seek to glorify God by uniting to support the menand women in the church's families who serve in the armed forces and theCoast Guard, particularly during crises, by:

praying for them and their families

encouraging them through correspondence and "care" packages, and

seeking to better understand what it's like for them to serve in the militarytoday.

Everyone is welcome to join us in praying for these wonderful men andwomen in uniform and their families, seeking a better understanding of militaryoperations and organizations, deciphering military "dialects" and acronyms,discussing the current state of the conflicts in the Middle East, anddemonstrating our concern for these folks with cards, letters, and "care"packages for the Christmas season.


9/13


Pastor Bobs Last Sunday

This Sunday, October 11th is Pastor Bob Huffakers last Sunday as Interim Pastor heat DFC. Following the morning service, we will have a reception for Dr. Bob andLibby in the Diehl Chapel. Please join us to honor them for their exceptionalservice over the paast few months.

Pastor Shawns Installation Service

Next Sunday, October 18th is Pastor Shawn Siegfreids Installation Service. Theservice will begin earlier than normal, at 10:00 am instead of 10:30 am. We willhave a reception to welcome Pastor Shawn and Sherri after the service. Inviteyour neighbors and bring all your friends to this monumental day.

Sad News

Last Sunday, we requested prayer for Hudson Mullholland, the 2-year-old boy wh

choked and was without oxygen for quite some time on Saturday. Sadly, he wastaken off life-support systems Sunday afternoon. The funeral service is scheduledfor Monday, October 12th at 10 am in Lakewood. For more info, please call303/761-8370. Please be in prayer for his parents, Todd & Mary, during thisdevastating time.

District Tour!

October 13th at 6:30 pm the Colorado District Tour of Churches(www.conazarene.org) lands at DFC! For all church leaders who want to helpgrow the church Join the Revolution! Info will be presented regarding SundaSchool and Small Groups, Youth Ministries, Missions, Money Management andFulfilling Dreams.


10/13

how you can help

News Update

Candy Collection for our Fall Trunk-or-Treat

Please help the Childrens Department to collect candy for our FallTrunk-or-Treat (held here in the DFC parking lot, Saturday afternoon,October 31). Collection locations are at the Reception Desk and at theChildrens Welcome Center in the Garden Level.

DFC 2009 Trunk or Treat

October 31st, DFC will be holding their first ever Trunk-or-Treat event!Do you have a trunk, tailgate or door? Register your cars now toparticipate! Decorate your trunks! There will also be a Cake Walk, FamilyEntertainment and a Low Cost Dinner! Pick up your registration at the close

of service as you leave, or call Gwenda Rakes at 303/806-2612 for more info!


11/13

how you can help

News Update

All Church Work Days - October 10th & 17th from 8:00 am -12:00 pm

Sign Up and Show Up -- or just Show Up!

To make this an official Nazarene get-together, it will be followed by an all youcan eat food bar! Please give four hours to make DFC shipshape for Shawn &Sherriand Shawna, Shayli and Shaden!

Pastor Shawns installation service is scheduled for October 18 and we would liketo give him and his family a wonderful welcome that says we are ready forbusiness! We are asking for100 volunteers to help us on October 10 & 17 and, sofar, we only have 70 people signed up! We need 30 more volunteers!

Thom Tougas has volunteered his time this week and has been calling those onthe list, organizing them into teams, so when Saturday comes, we can hit theground running!

Think about it: There are 10,080 minutes in a week. Donate four hours to thechurch, and you still have 9,840!!! Come join us! Your church needs you! Letsmake it shipshape for Shawn!

Whether you are an indoor or outdoor person, we have plenty of work for all:Inside:

Paint touch-upOiling wood panelsPolishing brassWindow cleaningCarpet cleaningand much more

Outside:

Weed controlCleaning out flower bedsCleaning up the childrens playgroundSoil prep for grass seedingTree trimmingCleaning guttersand much more

Please sign up by calling Randy Smiths office at 303/806-2625. Lets work togeth

as a team.


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A Final Word...

News Update

In the past couple of weeks, I was reminded of the DFCs generous vacationpolicy with regard to the ministerial staff. On behalf of the staff, let me sayThank you.

I was having that thought because, for more than a week, Jane Ann and Iwere on vacation hiking nearly 50 miles of slot canyons and desert canyonsaround Moab; spotting 31 arches and three natural bridges; and doing alittle 4-wheeling.

While hiking, our attention was directed repeatedly toward the junipertree. Twisted. dried up, at times appearing lifeless, they could easily beoverlooked as a point of interest. At times, branches would redouble againstthemselves, or would shoot down into the ground to provide additionalsupport to a trunk that had gone awry. Surviving a tortuous process in atorturous environment, the juniper tree carries the secret for how to thrive intransition; its roots grow deep into the soil and spread to great breadth.

The Apostle Paul recognized the stresses and challenges we face as followersof Christ. He encouraged us to live our lives in this manner:

And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus

as your Lord, you must continue to follow

Him. Let your roots grow down into Him,

and let your lives be built on Him. Then

your faith will grow strong in the truth youwere taught Col. 2:6-7 (NLT)

Then we too, will be able to withstandthe storms of transition. God blessyou.

Randy Smith


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Calendar of Events

Sunday, October 11:

Hot Booth - Shipshape for Shawn8:00 am: Rock Band Sound Check

(Sanctuary)

8:30 am: Youth Prayer Time

9:00 am: Sunday School (all ages)

Nursery & Preschool open

10:30 am: Morning Worship Service(Sanctuary)

Nursery available

1st - 4th Grade Childrens Church

(GLA)5th & 6th Grade DOGS Worship

12:00 pm: Reception for Pastor Bob(Diehl Chapel)

12:30 pm: Adult Sunday School TeachersLunch (Offsite)

3:00 pm: Tsunami Band Practice

4:00 pm: Collaboration Band Practice

6:00 pm: Traditions Service (Diehl Chapel)

Monday, October 12:

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

6:30 pm: Caregivers Support Group(Community Room)

Tuesday, October 13:

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

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

Women of the Word Childcare(Room #5)

9:30 am: Women of the Word (FellowshipHall)

6:30 pm: District Tour of Churches

7:00 pm: Bereans Prophesy Bible Study(Room 202)

Wednesday, October 14:

4:30 pm: Hang Time in the Youth Caf

5:00 pm: Women of the Word Leaders

(Fellowship Hall)

5:30 pm: Rock Band Practice

Wednesday, October 14 (continued):

6:00 pm: Youth Accountability ClassNicaragua Pack Night(Diehl Chapel)

6:15 pm: Nursery Open (ages 2 and unde

6:30 pm: Wednesday Night Prayer(Community Room)

Women of the Word(Fellowship Hall)

Choir Rehearsal

Celebrate Recovery(Room 200, 202)

Youth Worship Service(Rock Room)

Mens Study - Tender Warrior(Room 201)

Childrens Activities (all ages)

Thursday, October 15:

9:00 am: MOPS Steering Committee(Community Room)

6:15 pm: Praise Team Vocals & Rhythm

Choir Rehearsal Childcare(Room #5)

7:00 pm: Praise Teams & Choir

Orchestra

Friday, October 16:

9:15 am: Seniors Choir Rehearsal(Music Room)

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

6:00 pm: Celebrate Recovery(Fellowship Hall)

Saturday, October 17:

Nicaragua Mission Trip Leaves

7:00 am: Men at Prayer (Community Roo

Ladies Prayer Walk (DFC ParkingLot)

8:00 am: Shipshape for Shawn Work Day

5:00 pm: MASH Class Potluck

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