newsletter - november 15, 2009

8/14/2019 Newsletter - November 15, 2009

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Denver First Church

keeping in touch

Table of Contents

1. Power Surge

2. news update

i. important info

ii. board perspective

iii. timely news for the

congregation

iv. how you can

help

3. calendar of events:

November 15-21

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 15, 2009


2/15

News Update

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

What an incredible sight. It was Monday night in Denver and I had the opportunity to bat the Denver Broncos/Pittsburg Steelers Monday night football game. Over 76,000people jammed into the stadium to see two very good football teams battle it out. Ilearned a couple things at the game. First of all there were a lot of Steeler fans inDenver. This did make some Denver fans upset. But they had a ticket and were entitledto their participation. I also learned that ordinarily quiet people turn into outlandishdemonstratives, and sometimes overaggressive humans, in the arena of cheering onyour team. There were times of great exhilaration and also moments of crushing grief.You would have thought, for some Bronco fans, that their best friend had died.

We often make this point when we Christians have observed people at sporting eventsbut for many of the 76,000, it was a night of spontaneous worship and applause! I wasamazed at the demonstrations of praise for a good catch, a crushing tackle or a scoretouchdown.

We seem to be people who have a need to praise something. As I said last week,Christians should be happy. We have so much to praise God about! I have joyfullyobserved that DFC is a celebrative community. Though I would not encourage some othe demonstrations and emotions displayed at the ballgame, I want to encourage all ous to praise Him with all our might! He is worthy of our praise! Why waste it on athleticevents? Thank you for being a people who praise the King!

Just a reminder: this Sunday we will be baptizing people in our morning service. If youwant to be baptized please meet Angie outside the Orchestra Room on Sundaymorning at 10:00 am. I would love to baptize anyone who has made that faithconnection with Jesus. What a great day we are going to have Sunday. Please join usand bring a friend!

See you Sunday!Pastor Shawn

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.

IN Group Banquet Shoebox Christmas

A Taste of Christmas Evening Service

Nazz Jazz Finale Concert Tennyson Center Ministry

Singles Christmas Party Power Surge

Todays email will cover the following topics: Board Perspective, Timely News for theCongregation, How You Can Help


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4/15

News Update

"ROCKY MOUNTAIN PRAISE CHOIR" IS BACK!

In the mid-90s, at DFC we put together a "community" choir which, for the next sixyears, ranged from 350 to 500 members! Each year we performed a concert andrecorded a CD. It created unbelievable excitement as singers from 125 RockyMountain area churches came together.

Well, once again DFC is hosting this major happening on Feb. 14, Valentine's Dayat 6pm. However, this time we are producing a full concert-length DVD of theperformance. Let's answer some of the questions that are probably popping into

your mind:

Q: Who is eligible to sing in the choir?

A: Anyone who has ever sung in a choir. For this event, there is not an audition.

Simply come well-prepared.

Q: Is this strictly a choir concert?

A: No. Among the features of the concert will be

Jerry Nelson performing with choir and orchestra.

The Dueling Pianos of Garrett and Nelson will make a rare appearance.

To add levity to the occasion, "Earl Pike" of Punkin Center will make a returnvisit.

You'll also witness more people playing the piano simultaneously than you'vprobably seen before.

Scott Nauman will be conducting this massive choir and full orchestra.

Q: What kind of music will the choir be singing?

A: Because one of the main objectives is community outreach, the concert willkick off with an incredible lineup of titles from Broadway such as "Sound of Music,""Climb Every Mountain," plus selections from "Phantom of the Opera" along withJerry playing an extended medley of love ballads appropriate for theevening. The evening will also include some Praise and Worship, plus a newarrangement of "A Mighty Fortress" . . . and more.

timely news for the congregation


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News Update

"ROCKY MOUNTAIN PRAISE CHOIR" continued

Q: Will singers need to memorize the music?

A: You may use the music supplied, or the lyrics appearing on the rear screen.

Q: How do the singers learn the music? Is it difficult?

A: Once they've committed to join, they will receive a packet of music along witha rehearsal CD containing all of the music they will be singing. This will enable singers to do most of the learning on their own time. The arrangements arevery powerful but are written very "user-friendly" and quite easy to pick up usingyour music and rehearsal CD.

Q: What does the schedule look like?

A: Glad you asked:

Jan 5 7:00 - 9:00 pm Rehearsal

Jan 9 7:00 - 9:00 pm Rehearsal

Jan 30 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Audio Recording

Feb 13 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Dress rehearsal and 5-camera video shoot

Feb. 14 4:00 - 8:00 pm Warm up rehearsal, then concert with final video shoot

Q: Is there a cost, either for the choir or the audience?

A: There is no charge for either; but because of the strong possibility of a full hous"Artist Circle" seats will be sold after the first of the year ensuring audience seating

Q: I'm convinced. How can I join?

A: Go on line to the Website: jerrynelsonmusic.com (you can bypass the openingpage). On the home page, click "Contact" in the upper right corner. Enter yourname on the Contact page, just as you would want it to appear on the inner lineof the DVD. Indicate your part (Sop, Alto, Ten or Bass). We will email you all of thdetails. If you then decide to be on board, you will be notified how to pick upyour music. Caution: There is a strong chance of exceeding capacity quiteearly. So, you are strongly urged to sign up within the first week.

Thanks! We hope to see you in the choir.



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News Update

31st Annual IN Group BanquetSunday is Last Day to Buy Tickets!!

This event will be on Saturday, November 21st at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Ththeme is Around the World with Dr. Jim Diehl. Tickets are $20.00 (reserved bytable number) and are available at the IN Group Booth (south entrance). Musicwill be provided by Van & Miriam Owen accompanied by Linda Jackson on thepiano. Note: Semi-Formal dress. The IN Group is now open to all adults. Thereception area will be open at 5:00 pm in the Community Room. There are only afew spots left, so hurry and get your tickets so you dont miss out!

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 15th with boxes returning on Sunday, November 22nd whenwe will celebrate Thanksgiving with an Offering for World Missions & "Building theWall" of gifts. We will also have opportunity to reach out to our Military with care

packages. Those instructions will be distributed at a later date.

Nazz Jazz Finale Concert

This concert, on Sunday, November 22nd at 6:00 pm, will be the Finale concert Nazz Jazz and Jerry Nelson prior to his embarking into full-time concert ministry.Bring your friends and hear Nazz Jazz in full stride as youve never heard thembefore. Free admission -- no tickets needed.

A Taste of Christmas

Our ladies Christmas luncheon, A Taste of Christmas is Saturday, December 5th.Tickets are on sale TODAY for $12! See Gay Borrego at the booth near the SouthEntrance. The cut-off date to buy tickets is November 29th at 2pm (or until ticketsare sold out). Our special speaker this year is Dr. Diane Dike. Check out herwebsite for more info (www.dianedike.org).



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News Updatetimely news for the congregation

Kids Corner

Look Up, Look In, and Look Out

The theme for the past several Sundays in the 5th & 6th grade area at DFC habeen Look Up, Look In, and Look Out. If we were to ask our 5th & 6th graders todraw pictures of what they learned through this study, we would see illustrations o

children praying, reflecting, and reaching out to others.

On Wednesday evenings, the 5th & 6th graders have been immersed inSurvival Training. For the girls, this has meant learning kitchen safety, crochetingand sewing. For the boys, Survival Training has meant building a shelter, food anwater procurement, and signaling. Both the boys and the girls have learned mareading and how to follow directions. In a day and age where we seem to lettechnology take the lead, our kids have been given an opportunity to learn som

practical life skills.

As the 5th & 6th graders move forward to the months of November andDecember, their new theme, Compassion and Service, will be easilyimplemented. Why? A solid foundation has been set, specific skills have beenacquired, and the hearts of our preteens are ready to serve. Clearly, our 5th & 6t

graders (who we affectionately call DOGS) are learning what it means to beDisciples of God.

Sincerely,

Susan Foster


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how you can help

News Update

Decorating for Christmas

We are pleased to announce that Dixie Whittaker and Linda Jackson haveonce again consented to lead the charge in the organizational aspectsinvolved in decorating the Sanctuary for the holidays. But, WE NEEDVOLUNTEERS! Please circle these dates on your calendarNov. 20-21andcome join us for an exciting time of giving DFC an extreme makeover forthe holiday season! Thank you!

Help Support Our Youth, Its Easy!

Want to help support the youth of DFC and send a student on missions? Itseasy! Order King Soopers and other gift cards through the YouthDepartment. For every $600 worth of gift cards, $25 is applied to a studentof your choice or it may be designated as a scholarship. Pre-order forms forgift cards such as Panera, Wal-Mart, Bath and Body, iTunes and Blockbustersare available now!

Pantry

No one wants to be hungry -- no matter what time of year it is, but inevitably,the DFC Pantry is much busier during the holiday season. We depend onyour contributions to help those in need. If you are able, please donate non-perishable food, hygiene and paper goods to the Pantry. Right now, weare running low on oatmeal, canned salmon, peanut butter, cannedveggies and soup, tomato paste, spaghetti sauce, crackers, toothpaste,soap, shampoo and all sizes of diapers. We truly appreciate your donations.

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 ofChristmas! 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 be inter-ested in helping ([email protected] or 303/795-0500).


9/15

how you can help

News Update

Thanksgiving Offering: An Historical Context

Over the course of years, the Church of the Nazarene has been notably a churcof small congregations. For many decades, the average has been somewherebetween 50 and 70 in congregational attendance.

It was observed early in the churchs history that our local congregations wouldnot be of the size to support individual missionaries from their local congregationSo the approach was taken to pool missions giving from all of the churches andthrough that means to support a missionary work of significant proportions.

That has been the Missions funding strategy over the course of years. And todaythe Church of the Nazarene has 650 missionaries in 167 countries around theworld. Over half of those mission posts are now populated by indigenous peopleleaders from those countries who have been raised up and trained and are nowleading major mission works. For the Church of the Nazarene in general, and Dever First Church specifically, Thanksgiving and Easter offerings have been particularly important times for receiving missions offerings. This year, DFCs goal is$75,000. Please consider the far reaching impact of your contributions in terms ochanged lives around the world. Remember that in the Sudan area today, theChurch of the Nazarene is growing at the rate of approximately five newcongregations per day. Please invest deeply in the ministry of changed lives asyou give liberally to the Thanksgiving Offering, 2009. God bless you.

Thanksgiving Baskets

If you would like to help prepare or distribute the Thanksgiving baskets this year,please call Randy Smiths office at 303/806-2625. These baskets are filled with foofor families in need. Preparation will be November 18th and delivery on Novemb22th.


10/15

how you can help

News Update

Support Our Recent High School Graduates

As the end of the semester and the holidays approach, we want to remind you oyour commitment to our recently graduated seniors. We encourage you to prayfor them, send them a note of encouragement or even a much appreciated capackage! As a congregation, we want to show our college students (here andaway) that they are still a part of the DFC family. If you need information about student, please contact the Youth Department at 303-761-8370 ext. 478.

Austin Brink

This fall I plan to attend Olivet Nazarene University on a baseballscholarship. I will be majoring in Mass Communications with anemphasis on Film Studies.

Terek Campbell

I have been accepted to the College of Engineering and AppliedScience at CU/Boulder and plan to get a degree in ComputerScience.

Kevin Fiorini

I plan to attend the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Coloradomajoring in Mechanical Engineering.


11/15

how you can help

News Update

Alex Jordan

I plan to attend Colorado State University to get a Masters ofBusiness Administration and then go into Advertising &Marketing.

Justin Leatherwood

I plan to attend the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Derek Lee

I plan attend Arapahoe Community College while working.

Tyler Lister

I plan to attend Southern Nazarene University to play soccer and main Physical Education and Coaching.


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how you can help

News Update

Melissa Lucero

I plan to attend the University of Northern Colorado to swim and majoin English, with an emphasis in Secondary Education, and minor inSpanish. I would like to, one day, be a High School Teacher.

Jake Newman

I plan to attend the University of Great Falls in Montana, studyingProgramming and Softwear Design. I would ultimately, one day, lito work in a Game Production Studio.

Brittany Russell

I plan to attend the University of Northern Colorado to study Nursing.

Kyle Russell

I plan to attend the Point Loma Nazarene University, possibly majoringin Pre-Dentistry.


13/15

how you can help

News Update

Cody Sanford

I plan on going to YWAM this July in Kona, Hawaii. Then in the fall 2010, plan to attend Metro State University.

Josh Sihombing

I plan attend a semester at Metropolitan State College, then ColoradoState University to study Business Management. One day, I hope toopen a restaurant with a stage in front to perform nightly dinners andshows.

Ethan Torpy

I plan to attend Vanderbilt University in Tennessee to major in Bio-

Chemistry and possibly one day go to medical school.

Daniel York

I plan to take semester off to work, then go to YWAM in January, hopefully in Ireland. Then I plan to go to Metro State.


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how you can help

News Update

Elizabeth York

I plan to work full-time at Starbucks until attending YWAM AmsterdamJanuary for six months discipleship training school. In the fall 2010, Iplan on attending Metro/UCD.

David Zimmerman

I plan to attend the University of Northern Colorado and major inBusiness Administration. I hope to be able to walk on and play footbalor rugby.


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Calendar of Events

Sunday, November 15:

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

10:00 am: Baptism Meeting (Outside OrchestraRoom)

10:30 am: Morning Worship Service(Sanctuary)

Nursery available

1st - 4th Grade Childrens Church

(GLA)5th & 6th Grade DOGS Worship

12:00 pm: Creativity Team Lunch Meeting - Youth

2:00 pm: Rock Band Practice

3:00 pm: Tsunami Band Practice

4:00 pm: Collaboration Band Practice

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

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

Bible Quizzing - Blue Level -

4th - 6th Grade (Room 14)6:00 pm: Traditions Service (Diehl Chapel)

Monday, November 16:

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

Tuesday, November 17:

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 (Fellowship

Hall)7:00 pm: Bereans Prophesy Bible Study

(Fellowship Hall)

Wednesday, November 18:

4:30 pm: Youth Caf

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

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

6:00 pm: Youth Accountability

Wednesday, November 18 (continued):

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

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)

MASH Mens Bible Study (West DiehChapel)

Childrens Activities (all ages)

Thursday, November 19:

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, November 20:

8:30 am: Christmas Decorating

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

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

5:15 pm: Power Surge (meet at DFC)

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

Divorce Care(Community Room)

Divorce Care for Kids (GL Room #6)

Saturday, November 21:

8:30 am: Christmas Decorating

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

Ladies Prayer Walk (Parking Lot)

8:00 am: CC&O Rehearsal

5:00 pm: IN Group Banquet Reception(Community Room)

6:00 pm: IN Group Banquet (Fellowship Hall)

5:00 pm: Singles Thanksgiving Dinner (GL

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