Newsletter - November 8, 2009

8/14/2019 Newsletter - November 8, 2009

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Denver First Church

keeping in touch

Table of Contents

1. A Taste of Christmas

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:

November 8-14

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

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

November 8, 2009


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News Update

Important info...Dear Members and Friends of DFC,

What an awesome sight! Ive been hearing this statement or sentiment many timesover the last few days in regards to what took place last Sunday morning at the close oour service. DFC saw dozens and dozens of people coming to the altar asking God tofill them with His Spirit. I trust if you were one of these people or simply a part of ourservice, you are still living in the overflow of Gods presence and power among us!

When we see and sense God moving among us it reminds us that God does want topour out His blessing on us! Jesus said in John 10:10 I have come that they may havelife and have it to the full. Jesus wants to bless us and He wants to bless the church! Inorder for that to happen we must listen and respond; that is what happened last

Sunday! He is always ready to pour out His Spirit. The question is: are we ready toreceive the power of God?

As I prepare for Sunday, I am praying that you will make yourself ready to hear andrespond to His loving voice. I want us to dream of how much He wants to bless us andour families. He wants us to live in victory. Some of us experienced a real Spirit victoryfor the very first time while others were renewed. Keep living in that victory and trustingGod for today and tomorrow!

I believe God wants to bless our church! This Sunday, we will be talking about His Churc

and the people who make up His Church. Please come prepared to hear His voice anbring someone with you who, like us, needs that drink of living water that changeseverything for His glory!

May His Presence be your Peace!

Pastor Shawn A. Siegfreid

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 importantdetails regarding these upcoming events:

A Taste of Christmas Baptism

Evening Service Thanksgiving Offering

Singles Bowling and Dinner IN Group Banquet

Sale in the Bookstore Mens Basketball

Supporting our Youth

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!

Nicaragua Work and Witness Trip Report

Thanks to DFC for supporting missions! A team of nine returned safely from Nicaragua,Central America on October 27 from an eleven day Work & Witness trip. The teamministered to children through Vacation Bible School and started construction of a30x60 foot cement block church. The church is located 1 hours by plane (or as JohnBruneau and I learned, 8 hours by bus) from the capital city of Managua. From there,another 45 minutes by boat, then a one hour trip by truck on bumpy roads to the site othe town and church. The town of Las Colinas has about 1,000 people; the Nazarenechurch is healthy with 110 members. A new church is needed as the current one is

constructed of wood and does not hold up to the rain and termites. The young pastorand his wife are expecting their first baby and are living in the front of the currentchurch. $12,000 from DFC missions and W&W team members bought materials to buildthis new facility for the Nazarene church in Las Colinas, Nicaragua. We were blessed tohave about 12 men from the congregation building the church with us. The ladies ofthe church prepared traditional rice and beans with chicken for our lunches every dayConstruction of the church will be complete within the next five weeks.

Vacation Bible School with puppets and a gospel message were presented in 4 remote

towns. Construction on the church was every day until 3:00pm, and then the wholeteam would pack up for VBS at various churches in the area. It was encouraging to seepastors, parents, and children serving the Lord in what appeared to be a difficult placeto live. On the way back from one of the churches our truck got stuck in the mud. Threehours of rain contributed to the deterioration of the dirt covered plank bridge such thaour truck got stuck half way over the bridge. We all had to get out of the truck then liftthe back wheels of the truck back onto the wood planks of the bridge.

Team members on this trip were John Bruneau, Marvin Floyd, Don and Michael Funk

from Seattle, Dale VonSeggen, Gwenda, Josh, and Levi Rakes, and myself Gene RakesOnce again it was amazing to watch God put things together for His purposes. Eachteam member had unique contributions to help accomplish the mission. We werehappy to have additional contributions of $700 for the purchase of Bibles.

One story of God's planning was that one day when we arrived for VBS we found thechurch to be locked with no sign of a pastor or a key to the church. There was amisunderstanding on the day we were expected to arrive. Fortunately one member ofthe congregation knew about a school that was meeting nearby. The school was a


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News Update

kotchadoingood!

Nicaragua Work and Witness Trip Report, continued...wooden, one room, dirt floor building with about 15 students between 1st and 8th

grade. The teacher let us hold VBS in the classroom during normal school hours.More children and parents from the community continued to come to the schoohouse for VBS until there were about 40 children in all. We had puppets, the sal-vation story, a craft, and a soccer game with all the children. What an awesomeGod we serve!

All are welcome on these trips. Thank you for your support and to God be the

glory!

Gene Rakes

Halloween Alternative

Fred October was in hiding again last Friday night. The Search for Fred October our human scavenger hunt where over 50 Senior High students searchedthroughout Southlands Mall in a race to see who would find him first.

Youth from the Crash joined us in our frantic search for Fred which has becomean annual, highly anticipated outreach event for our Senior High Youth.

After Fred was discovered, the students returned to DFC for a fun-filled lock-innight with games, food and fellowship. What a great alternative to the typicalHalloween party scene!

October Mission:Denver Report

Mission Denver was on Saturday, October 31st. We had eight tubs full of hygienepacks this month. Thanks to the church for continuing to keep us well supplied. Itwas great to see Jon and Krystal Tinniswood along with four young men and afriend from the Tennyson Center to help in serving. There were about 200 peoplethat received lunch, clothes, and hygiene packs this month. A special thanksgoes to the faithful crew that come every month for Mission:Denver.


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News Update

Board perspective...Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The past few weeks I've been encouraged to see both old friends with whom I'venot enjoyed fellowship for awhile as well as the opportunity to get to know newpeople. Already it seems that Pastor's emphasis on "going out" and "bringing in" ishaving an effect on us! Let's remain diligent to keep our focus on reaching out tthose in our sphere of influence and introducing them to Jesus Christ.

Last Saturday we pulled our PT Cruiser into the church parking lot alongsideseveral dozen other vehicles to pop the hatch, decorate the interior and

participate in Trunk-or-Treat. Earlier in the day, the Mission:Denver crew hadbeen downtown ministering to the homeless as they do each month. Those are

just two examples from a long list of thriving ministry activities in which to beinvolved at DFC. If you haven't yet found a place that's right for you, theleadership is nearly ready to help you along that discovery path. Stay tuned formore details soon.

"...and they took note that these men had been with Jesus" (Acts 4:13). Thesewords delivered by Pastor Sunday morning have continued to ring in my ears

through the week. Though it is the longing of my heart, I can't help but wonder ifanyone takes note that I've been with Jesus. I've come to the conclusion that itdepends on HOW I spend my time with Him.

In Luke 9:23, Jesus puts it all very clearly in perspective. It's not about me. I mustdeny myself. I must be vigilant about rejecting my ego -- the focus on "I" -- wherethe enemy of my soul always lurks. Once I've been saved, my primary mandate ito simply be a witness for Jesus (Matt 10:18; Luke 24:48; Acts 1:8, 2:32, 24:48).

So, I can spend my time before Him focused on me and my desires. Or I canrealize the incredible responsibility He has entrusted to me to carry the messageof reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18-20) and grasp the fact that He is engineeringevery circumstance in my life to maximize my ability to be a witness (1 Peter 4:1219). Only then will the "fragrance of the knowledge of him" spread wherever I go(2 Corinthians 2:14).

Serving Him Alongside of You,Vini Giannatala


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News Update

DFC Military Support Group

We are a group of concerned church members with relatives in our country'sarmed forces. We meet on the first Sunday of each month, 5:00- 6:00 PM, in Room200. Our next meeting will be on December 6th.

Right now we have a special need: current addresses (including country) for ourmilitary people. They are listed on the back of the "Prayer Requests" brochure,available every Sunday at the main usher stations around the church. If you can

help us out, send the info to Pinky Sloane, 720-344-8825, email [email protected]

Here are some specific service members for whom you can pray right now:

1. SGT Jeffrey Leeper (US Army), his wife and new baby are moving with his unfrom Grafenwohr, Germany to Schweinfurt. They hope to come home to thestates for Christmas. (Grandparents are Dean & Barbara Kornelsen.)

2. 1LT Nathaniel Miller (USAF) flies the Air Force's C5A cargo aircraft. He is now aan airbase in Spain, ferrying Army helicopters in his C5A to a unit in

Afghanistan. (Mother is Nancy Miller.)

We're gathering/updating addresses to begin sending cards and letters to ourmilitary people, and we'll be in with the Missions Council at church on Nov. 15,offering boxes for folks to fill and mail to our service members overseas, especiallythose in the war zones, for the Christmas season.

31st Annual IN Group BanquetSaturday, Nov. 21

This event will be at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The theme is Around the Worlwith Dr. Jim Diehl. Tickets are $20.00 (reserved by table number) and areavailable at the IN Group Booth (south entrance). Music will be provided by Van& Miriam Owen accompanied by Linda Jackson on the piano. Note: Semi-Formadress. The IN Group is now open to all adults. The reception area will be open at5:00 pm in the Community Room.

timely news for the congregation


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News Update

Baptism Class

Sunday, November 15th, will be Pastor Shawns first baptism service here at DFC. H

will baptize people in our morning service. If you are interested in being baptizedplease come to the class this Sunday, November 8th at 5:00 pm in Room 200.

A Taste of Christmas - Sat., Dec. 5

Ticket sales begin this Sunday, November 8th! Tickets are $12.00. Volunteers are stilneeded in all areas. See Gay Borrego at the ministry booth near the South En-trance.

Widows and Mature Single Ladies of DFC

Join us for a brunch on Saturday, Nov. 14th at 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall of DFCOur own Dixie Whittaker will be our speaker. Secret Sisters will be revealed! Bring gift with your own name on it. Please call Sarah at 303-806-2625 by Nov. 8th to re-serve your spot. Transportation will be provided upon request. Join us for fun, food

and fellowship!

Singles Bowling & Dinner

On Saturday, Nov. 14, meet at Monaco Lanes at 3pm for a few games of bowlingWell go to Gunther Toodys for dinner afterwards. Bring $20-25 for expenses (shoe$4.95, one game of bowling - $5.50, dinner approx. $10). For more information

contact Jincy Mills at 303/552-7970.

Shoebox Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner and our tradition at DFC is to fill "Shoeboxes" fothe needy in our world. This year boxes will be delivered to the Navajo Nation inArizona and Jesus of Nazareth Compassion Center in Denver. Boxes will bedistributed November 8th & 15th with boxes returning on Sunday, November 22ndwhen we will celebrate Thanksgiving with an Offering for World Missions & "Build thWall" of gifts. We will also have opportunity to reach out to our Military with carepackages. Those instructions will be distributed Sunday, November 15, 2009.

timely news for the congregation


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News Updatetimely news for the congregation

Kids Corner

The Childrens Department would like to thank our DFC family for supporting Trunor-Treat 2009. Last Saturday, the west parking lot was lined with SUVs, trucks,minivans, sedans, hatchbacks, and one stroller. Each of these vehicles werethematically decorated by volunteers who were ready to greet children from thecommunity.

As you will recall, our church family collected 10,000 pieces of candy for this evenEvery single morsel was shared with the children! In addition, the Ground LevelAuditorium was packed with families who experienced a dinner theater of sortsWhile the magicians entertained the crowd, families dined on hot dogs and warmchili. Families also enjoyed fellowship with one another.

We would like to thank the 80 volunteers who made Trunk-or-Treat a priority.

Volunteers included grandmas and grandpas, moms and dads, teens, kids, andeven one baby (with the help of her parents). Thank you for your time, your smileyour welcoming words, and especially your prayers for those who came to Trunk--Treat 2009 filled with curiosity about our church and, more importantly, our Savio

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. Psalm 136:1(NIV)

Sincerely,

Susan Foster


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News Updatetimely news for the congregation

Calendar

November Dates:

11/08 Baptism Class11/14 Widowed & Mature Single Ladies Brunch11/15 Baptism11/17 November Board Meeting

11/20-22 Power Surge District Retreat

11/21 IN Group Banquet

11/26 Thanksgiving day no Mission:Denverin November

December Dates:

12/03 Point Loma preview days12/03-04 A Taste of Christmas preparation12/05 A Taste of Christmas12/06 DFC Christmas concert 3pm12/06 Bake Out: Bake Sale

12/11-13 Navajo Shoebox trip12/13 DFC Childrens Christmas program

12/24 Christmas Eve service Baptism & Communion


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how you can help

News Update

Help Support Our Youth, Its Easy!

Stop by the Student Ministries Booth or the GL Welcome Center andpurchase a King Soopers gift card. We sell cards in $25, $50 and $100increments. For each card you purchase, a percentage goes to the YouthDepartment. Your support will help our youth go to retreats, missions tripsand camp. Stop by and see how it works!

PantryDuring the holiday season, we have many families and individuals in needthat come to the church in search of help. The DFC Pantry is an importantministry here at DFC. We depend on your contributions to help those inneed. If you are able, please donate non-perishable food, hygiene andpaper goods to the Pantry. Right now, we are running low on oatmeal,canned salmon, peanut butter, canned veggies and soup, tomato paste,spaghetti sauce, crackers, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and all sizes of dia-pers. We truly appreciate your donations.

Thanksgiving

If you would like to help prepare the Thanksgiving baskets this year, please

call Randy Smiths office at 303/806-2625 by November 16.

A Taste of Christmas - Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Gentlemen, you are invited to be a participant this year for A Taste of

Christmas! As in years past, we are relying on you to help serve food &beverages and to fill in where extra hands are needed (before, during andafter the event). Please let Cheryl Gallentine know if you would beinterested in helping ([email protected] or 303/795-0500).


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a final word...

News Update

This past Sundays morning worship service reminded of an experience Ive hadhiking desert canyons. I remember one time in particular when it rained - well,desert-style - and what I noticed was that, whereas the packed-down path onwhich I was hiking rejected the moisture, the sandy soil beside the trail soaked it uthirstily.

In our service last Sunday, people responded to the Spirits calling withouthesitation, thirstily. The response was not far from Jesus analogy in the Parable othe Soils:

But the good soil represents honest, good-hearted people. They listen to

Gods words and cling to them and steadily spread them to others who also

soon believe.

(Lk. 8:15, TLB)

Lets invite those Fresh Rains of the Spiritthose showers of blessingnot so thatwe alone may be well-nourished, but also that we may produce a large crop for

His kingdom by steadily spreading [His words] to others who also soon believe.

God bless you.

Randy Smith


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Calendar of Events

Sunday, November 8:

8:00 am: Praise Team Sound Check

(Sanctuary)

8:30 am: Choir & Orchestra Sound Check(Sanctuary)

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

2:00 pm: Rock Band Practice

3:00 pm: Tsunami Band Practice

4:00 pm: Collaboration Band Practice

4:30 pm: Youth Committee Meeting

Quizzing for Blue Level - 4th - 6thGrade (GL Room # 14)

Adult Sunday School TeachersMeeting (Community Room)

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

Bible Quizzing - Blue Level -

4th - 6th Grade (Room 14)Baptism Class (Room 200)

6:00 pm: Traditions Service (Diehl Chapel)

Monday, November 9:

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

6:30 pm: Caregivers (Community Room)

Tuesday, November 10:

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

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

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

7:00 pm: Bereans Prophesy Bible Study(Fellowship Hall)

Wednesday, November 11:

5:00 pm: Women of the Word Leaders

(Fellowship Hall)

5:30 pm: Rock Band Practice

Bible Quizzing - Red Level -1st - 3rd Grade (Room 2)

Wednesday, November 11 (continued):

6:15 pm: Nursery Open (ages 2 and under)

6:30 pm: Wednesday Night Prayer(East Diehl Chapel)

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)

8:15 pm: Youth Night at Chilis

Thursday, November 12:

8:00 am: MOPS(Fellowship Hall)

12:00 pm: IN Group Board Meeting(Community Room)

6:15 pm: Praise Team Vocals & Rhythm

Choir Rehearsal Childcare(Room #5)

7:00 pm: Praise Teams & Choir

Orchestra

Friday, November 13:

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

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

Refuge Class Talent Show(Fellowship Hall)

MOPS Date Night

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

Divorce Care(Community Room)

Divorce Care for Kids (GL Room #6)

Saturday, November 14:

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

Ladies Prayer Walk (Parking Lot)

10:00 am: Widowed/Single Ladies Brunch(Fellowship Hall)

4:00 pm: His Cornerstone Class Potluck(Fellowship Hall)

6:00 pm: Celebrate Recovery Movie Night

(GL F ll hi H ll)

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