Newsletter - January 31, 2010

8/14/2019 Newsletter - January 31, 2010

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Denver First Church

keeping in touch

Table of Contents

1. DFC Pantry Drive

2. news update

i. important info

ii. kotchadoingood!

iii. board perspective

iv. timely news for the

congregation

v. how you can

help

3. calendar of events:

Jan 31 - Feb 6

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

Ministry Resource 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

January 31, 2010


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News Update

Important info...

Dear Members and Friends of DFC,

I miss and love you. That was a text I received at 11:29am on Monday. It was from mywonderful daughter, Shawna, who is finishing up her senior year in high school whileliving with her grandparents in Visalia. We have been receiving these types of messagequite frequently since we have been separated from her. I looked at it and yet did notrespond to it until much later in the day. I felt bad when I finally responded, yet her repwas with kindness and love. I hope you dont think I am a bad father; other things justgot in the way that day. You can say it; I am thinking it right now, What a loser!

I am reminded of our Father in Heaven and how He must feel at times as He sends us

messages of love and yet we barely acknowledge His grace. Though, once we finallyget around to it, He, like Shawna, doesnt rebuke or say well its about time. He simpsays, I love you too! Thats the way He is. He often waits in the shadows of our life,while we allow other things to crowd out His message and His Presence. He so wants tobe with us. He wants to walk with us and to share His love with us. He simply wants to bewith us!

I am thinking of you and your life today. With my daughter, I allowed other issues tocrowd out what was more important. I should have responded to this message of lovefrom her sooner. Maybe you have allowed other things to get in the way of the most

important relationship you have. You may have things to do, projects to complete, afamily to raise and career to build. These are important, just not as important as puttingJesus Christ first in our lives. The good news is that He waits with patience. When we dostep into grace and say I am sorry, God, you are most important in my life, He simplysays Welcome home! I am so glad you are here.

My friends, dont neglect whats most important. Take time today to respond to this Goof grace. His name is Jesus! He is mighty to save! He is waiting today!

May the God of grace bless you today!

Pastor Shawn

Please take a moment to read several announcements listed below that will appear inSundays Insight.

Bake Out Evening Services

Celebrate Recovery Support Group for Caregivers

Tennyson Center Symphony of Love

Financial Peace Pie Auction

Card Shower for Jerry Nelson


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News Update

kotchadoingood

Celebrate Recovery

Thank you to all those from Celebrate Recovery who have given theirtestimonies during our recent Sunday Morning services. So far, in the monthof January, Lyle, Dwight, Michelle and Alana have inspired us with theircourageous accounts of Gods touch in their lives.

Sunday Evenings at DFC

The Traditions service (6:00 pm each Sunday evening) offers a specialopportunity for us as a church. This past Sunday night Mike Hull, our newStudent Ministries Pastor, spoke for the first time on a Sunday night. It was aremarkable service. It was such a warm time of ministry together, as hereminded us of the importance of legacy -- the legacy that each of us hasthe opportunity of providing. Check out the Sunday Evening schedule under

Timely News for the Congregation.

DFC Pantry

Thanks to all who have generously donated non-perishable food items,hygiene items and paper products to the DFC Pantry. We could notcontinue in this much needed ministry without your help. Please look in theHow You Can Help section for a list of items needed now in the Pantry.

Help for Haiti

DFC has collected almost $10,000 in our offering for Haiti! Thanks to all whohave donated and for your continued support for those in Haiti affected bythis recent tragedy. See the article in How You Can Help to find out how

to donate.


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News Update

Board perspective...Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Tuesday of this week, the Board had our first meeting of 2010. Pastor is becomingbetter acquainted with our congregation and community, and he continues tounfold ideas on how he would like to approach various ministries. A few changehave already been implemented and several more will be rolled out in the weeand months ahead. Some of us will take the changes in stride, while others mayfeel an uneasiness as "the familiar" becomes a little less so in certain areas. That perfectly natural. All we can ask of you is to be patient and trust that eachadjustment is weighed against the measure of how it will increase our outreachto the lost and more effectively disciple the saved.

I wrote down a challenge Pastor gave on Sunday and placed it in my Bible tosee each morning. It simply reads, "Every day do something sacrificial for othersthis week." It seems simple enough. Yet it seems this week has been packed withmore pressures and "stuff" than the typical week. I look back on the days alreadpassed and I'm hard-pressed to identify anything truly sacrificial I've done foranyone so far. So much for goal setting!

Maybe the tendency to stay in that deep rut in which our lives run is exactly thereason there is such a strong emphasis in the Word for us to be different. I like the

way Romans 12:1-2 from Sunday's sermon is rendered in The Message:

...Take your everyday, ordinary lifeyour sleeping, eating, going-to-work,and walking-around lifeand place it before God as an offering.Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it withouteven thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed fromthe inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quicklyrespond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to

its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formedmaturity in you.

In Ephesians 4:22-24 Paul reiterates this idea. He says I must "put on" the new meIn other words, it requires a deliberate action on my part. I know it seems difficulat times. But Galatians 6:9 urges us on, telling us not to become weary doinggood. For at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Serving Him Alongside of You,

Vini Giannatala


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News Update

Mens Ministries

Ron Williams has accepted the position of Lay Director of Mens Ministrieshere at DFC. Working with him, as he begins in this position, will be a team of3 men: Jim Thompson, Scott Henke and Buzz Gentry. They plan to get theorganization for Mens Ministries established during the next 120 days.

Calling All Men

Guys, mark your calendars! March 20th we have a Steak and Eggs MensBreakfast planned. Pastor will be casting his vision for the men of thecongregation, and there will be many opportunities for men to get involvedin various areas of ministry. You will not want to miss this.

Bake Out

This Sunday, January 31st is Bake Out Sunday. Please drop off your bakedgoods to be distributed to local businesses. We will have a table set up in theBreezeway so you can drop off your goodies.

"Symphony of Love" - The Place to be on Valentine's Day

Join us on February 14th at 6:00 pm for this unforgettable concert. Be sure tobring your friends and neighbors. This is a free concert, but since we mayreach capacity, you may wish to purchase "secured" seats for $5 or "ArtistCircle" for $25 (which includes a concert DVD). Tickets are available at theHot Booth, the Reception Desk, the DFC Bookstore or online atwww.jerrynelsonmusic.com.

Calendar for Sunday Night Services

This Sunday, Jan. 31: Pastor Shawn

Feb. 7: No Service

Feb.14: Symphony of Love concert

Feb. 21: Youth led Worship (at 5 pm) & Youth Pie Auction Fundraiser (at 6 pm)

Feb. 28: Dr. Daniel Roysden

Mar. 7: Stephen Abbott

Mar. 14: Pastor Shawn

Mar. 21: Music Night

Mar. 28: Seder Service-Palm Sunday

timely news for the congregation


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News Update

Financial Peace University

26 people are attending the Financial Peace class that we offer onWednesday nights at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. This class offers realworld solutions to the financial problems that we all face. We will beoffering another class starting in April. Call Debbie Miller with questions at

303/806-2624.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery starts new 12-Step study groups only once or twice ayear. We will launch a new mens group and a new womens group onFebruary 3rd. These groups will meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00pm (Friday night groups are open to new participants year-round). The 12-Step study involves working through four participants guides over thecourse of the next twelve months. Its a safe place for anyone to work onrecovery from a hurt, a hang-up, or a habit.

Here are four ways to get more info about how to become involved:

1. Contact Randy Smith at 303/947-2480 or

[email protected]

2. Contact DeeAnn Craver at 720/313-8774 or [email protected]

3. Go to the Celebrate Recovery information booth (Door #8, hallway

south of the Sanctuary)

4. Come to Celebrate Recovery on Friday nights from 6-9pm; a CR

member will gladly provide you the needed information.

timely news for the congregation


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how you can help

News Update

Reaching Out to Haiti

The need in Haiti continues. Even two weeks after the horrificearthquake, they are still finding survivors. New reports are in that justyesterday, a young woman was found alive in the rubble after beingtrapped for 11 days. Please continue to pray for those affected by thisearthquake. Individuals wishing to donate to Haiti Earthquake Reliefonline can do so through www.NCM.org. Checks can be markedCaribbean Disaster Response ACM1204 and mailed to Global

Treasury Services, PO Box 843116, Kansas City, MO 64184.

DFC Pantry

From June - December, 2009 our DFC Pantry helped 131 families and423 individuals. This is a vital ministry that we provide, but to continueproviding help for those in need, we need your help! If you are able,please donate non-perishable foods to the Pantry, especially thefollowing: soups of all kinds, peanut butter (creamy is preferred), jams

and jellies, macaroni & cheese, spaghetti and pasta sauce. Thank youfor your help.


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Calendar of Events

Sunday, January 31:

9:00 am: Sunday School (all ages)

Nursery & Preschool open

10:30 am: Morning Worship Service(Sanctuary)

Nursery available

4:30 pm: Bible Quizzing Practice for Blue Level- 4th - 6th Grade (GL Room # 14)

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

6:00 pm: Traditions Service (Diehl Chapel)

Monday, February 1:

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

6:00 pm: Girls Volleyball Main Event Practice(Off-site)

7:15 pm: Guys Volleyball Main Event Practice(Off-site)

Tuesday, February 2:

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, February 3:

4:30 pm: Youth Cafe

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)

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

Wednesday, February 3 (continued):

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

Financial Peace (Community Room

Wednesday Night Prayer(West Diehl Chapel)

Women of the Word Bible Study(Fellowship Hall)

Mens Choir Rehearsal (Music Room

Childrens Activities for all ages

Youth Service

(Rock Room)The Refuge Mens Bible Study(Room 201)

Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, February 4:

6:15 pm: Praise Team Rehearsal

7:00 pm: Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal

Friday, February 5:

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

6:00 pm: Celebrate Recovery (Fellowship Ha

Divorce Care (Community Room)

Divorce Care for Kids (Room #6)

Saturday, February 6:

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

Ladies Prayer Walk (Parking Lot)

Jan 31 - Feb 6

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Newsletter - January 31, 2010