Denver First Church

September 13, 2009

keeping in touch...
DFC Ministerial Staff
Shawn Siegfreid
Lead 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
Table of Contents
Troy Edwards
Vini Giannatala
Bryant Jaggers 1. Kickoff Sunday iv. how you can
Judy Jones help…
Gregg Moran
2. news update
Gene Rakes
i. important info… v.a final word...
Bud Roe
Kathy Tate ii. news from the 3. calendar of events:
Jim Webb September 13-19
Ron Williams board…
Bonnie York
iii. timely news for the
Denver First Church congregation…
3800 E. Hampden Avenue
Englewood, CO 80113
303/761-8370
www.DenverFirstChurch.com
News Update
Important info...

Dear Members and Friends of DFC,

Dr. Rick Warren, Pastor of the Saddleback Church and author of The Purpose-
Driven Life, has commented that there is no such thing as a non-serving
Christian. Jesus came, not to be served, but to serve. As people who live daily in
gratitude for lives transformed, the natural course of our lives results in service to
others.

This past Sunday, Dr. Bob highlighted this point as he directed our attention to the
life of Jonah. Our service, stated Dr. Bob, is to be a labor of love. Friends, let’s
celebrate the gifts God has given us by offering ourselves as living sacrifices to
Him; this is our reasonable service.

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

IN Group Fall Colors Trip Baptism Class

Evening Service Caregivers Support Group
Single Ladies Night Out Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study
Women of the Word Mothers of Preschoolers
Senior Choir Ladies Book Club
Casting Crowns Concert Trunk or Treat
Tennyson Center for Kids College Preview Days

Today’s publication will cover the following topics: News from the Board, Timely
News for the Congregation and How You Can Help
News Update
news from the Board...
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

It's finally here! The event on which we've been waiting these many months has
arrived! Do you recall how we looked forward with excited anticipation to our
Father revealing who our next pastor would be? Do you remember the Search
Committee updates? Well, this Sunday Pastor Shawn Siegfreid will deliver his first
message from the pulpit of Denver First Church of the Nazarene.

The message promises to be one that will challenge us to move out of our
comfort zones and become engaged, passionate ambassadors for the Lord
Jesus Christ. I pray these past months of preparation have reinforced in our spirits
just how real is the battle in which we are involved. As the circumstances in our
society continue to deteriorate, it becomes more evident that "we wrestle not
against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the
rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high
[places]." (Ephesians 6:12)

Have you thought of the two persons to invite to Sunday's service? Don't be shy!
Let's care enough to overcome our reluctance and make a difference for
eternity. There are a couple of things to keep in mind regarding this battle to
which Ephesians refers. First, we are equipped with offensive weapons and we
are meant to be on the attack (2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Matthew 16:18). And,
second, the devil is not God's equal.

The battles that rage in the heavenly realms are not being fought between Satan
and our Father. The Bible only tells of battles waged between angels at this point.
Satan is merely one of God's created beings and he is no match for God. The
Son defeated him without contest. It was not a closely fought battle. We must
understand this or we diminish the majesty and glory of God. And it is a
relationship with this indescribably magnificent God, available through the
atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, about which we can be impassioned to tell
those with whom we come in contact! I hope to see you Sunday!

Serving Him Alongside of You,

Vini Giannatala
News Update
timely news for the congregation...

Kickoff Sunday…
as well as National Back to Church Sunday is this Sunday, September 13th! Our
new Lead Pastor, Shawn Siegfreid, will preach in the service at 10:30am. After the
service we’ll have lots of kid’s activities; inflatable jumpies, face painting, a
magician, and Vern’s train rides. Visit our many “Ministry Booths” to find
ministries, small groups and volunteer opportunities to get plugged-in at DFC!
These booths will include: Sunday School, Missions, College, Youth, Children’s,
Women’s, The Refuge, The Business Office, The IN Group, MMADmen (Men Making
a Difference), Celebrate Recovery, and SOGS! We’ll have BBQ for the whole
family! Be sure to invite your friends and come join us!
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timely news for the congregation...

Calendar Items
For September:
Sept 13 Kickoff Sunday (we will welcome Pastor Shawn and new
DFC Members)
Baptism Class (5:00 pm in Room 200)
Sept 16 All programming begins
Sept 18 Senior Singers (Intro session)
Divorce Care & DC4K (Divorce Care for Kids)
Sept 20 Baptism
Sept 26 Mission:Denver
Sept 27 Bake Out Sunday
Sept 29-Oct 1 IN Group Fall Colors Trip (See Details Below)
For October:
Oct 2 Casting Crowns Concert (See Details Below)
Oct 4 Pastor Shawn will speak in our AM Service
Oct 17-27 Nicaragua Missions Trip
Oct 18 Pastor Shawn’s Instillation Service (10:00 am)
Oct 30 Fred October (Youth Outreach)
NazzJazz Concert (7:30 pm)
Oct 31 Trunk or Treat

Sunday School Location Changes

Effective this Sunday, we have 3 Sunday School classes that will be changing
locations:
• In His Steps - Ron Williams’s class: will meet in Room 200N
• The Edge - Lee & Kathy Zaker’s class: will meet in the Cry Room
• The College Class - Mike Christensen’s class will meet in the Adult
Education Pastor’s office (Randy Smith’s office)
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timely news for the congregation...
Sad News

Dear Friends, I just received news that one of our former staff members passed
away on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Pastor Wellman, with his genius for hiring the right
person, hired this very unlikely candidate, Jim Middleton—a mortician by
profession—as Bus Minister of our church at 2000 S Milwaukee. Jim-- tall, lanky,
red-haired, reserved, with a rarely-coaxed-but-worth-the-wait Dennis-the-Menace
smile—brought in over 400 children each Sunday on 11 buses. Given that many of
those children are serving the Lord today in churches in the Denver metro area as
well as in various parts of the country, his ministry has cast a long shadow of
influence.

A memorial service will be held in Jim’s honor on Monday, Sept. 14, at 1pm, at the
Cloverdale Church of God, 5705 W Louisiana Ave, Lakewood, CO. Our prayers
are being raised in support of his wife Marge, and his sons, Mark and Martin.

Casting Crowns/Matt Redman Concert

October 2nd – Casting Crowns “Until the Whole World Hears Tour” will be at DFC at
7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale in the DFC Bookstore or at Mardels. Artist Circle: $50
(in advance) and General Admission: $30.00 (in advance).

Women of Faith Conference

Women of Faith conference will be September 25 & 26 at the Pepsi Center.
Contact Elsie Ellison at 303/806-0248 to purchase tickets. The special musical guest
will be Steven Curtis Chapman.

I.N. Group Fall Colors Trip

All Adults Welcome!
Sept 29-Oct 1 (two overnights) will include the Cumbres & Toltec Steam Train
between Antonito, CO and Chama, NM and 1st class accommodations at the
“Inn of the Rio Grande Hotel.” Limit 50 people. Details at the IN Group Booth.
Deadline to register and pay is Sunday, September 13.
 News Update
timely news for the congregation...
Dear Members, Guests and Friends of Children in Denver First Church of the Nazarene,

This is written to update you regarding expectations and planning in Denver First Church
of the Nazarene (DFC) related to HI NI virus (Swine Flu) concerns. What follows is current
guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Tri County Health. We hope
that this letter will help address any concerns that you have.

We are asking for your help in making sure that our children are healthy when they
attend church and related activities and that they stay home when they are sick. Health
authorities are predicting that more people will likely become ill from the HI NI virus (swine
flu) than in a typical influenza season. In light of this, direction from Tri County Health and
CDC is for a child to be kept at home if they have symptoms of influenza-like illness such
as a fever, cough and/or sore throat. Keep your child at home for at least 24 hours after
their fever is gone without fever reducing medications. A fever is defined as 100° F.

If a child comes to church or related activities with these symptoms, the parents will be
contacted to pick up their child and we will attempt to keep your child apart from others
until they can be picked up and then should remain at home as described above. If you
have any concerns about your child's health, please consult your medical provider.

Flu spreads easily. If you suspect your child is getting the flu, it is important that he/she
does not attend church or related church activities or go anywhere else-such as the
mall, activities with other children or adults, or sporting events-where other people would
be exposed to flu germs. It is also important to teach your child how to reduce their risk of
getting the flu and protect others from infection. Please be sure your child knows to:

• Clean hands frequently. Washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is
ideal.
• Use hand sanitizer if hand washing facilities are unavailable. Gels, rubs, and hand
wipes all work well, as long as they contain at least 60% alcohol.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues or by coughing into the inside of the elbow.
Cough or sneeze into your sleeve, not your hands!
• Teach these healthy habits by setting a good example and always doing them
yourself.

As a church we take health, safety and well being of our children, staff and volunteers
very seriously. Let's all work together to implement the above guidelines to the greatest
extent possible. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Rich Cantwell, DFC Business Administrator
News Update
timely news for the congregation...

Have you ever been lost in the seasonal section of Target when shelves are filled
with school supplies and the aisles are filled with eager students selecting every-
thing needed for a successful school year? The excitement is contagious. The
potential is endless. And so it is for our DFC kids. This Sunday, as we gather on
“Back to Church Day”, each person, including our children, will be encouraged to
“get plugged in.” There are so many options that all are sure to find a place to
flourish.

Here’s what takes place on Sundays:

Preschool Department
Sunday Morning Programming 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Bell Choir 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
Preschool Singing 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Grades One – Four
Sunday School 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Children’s Church 10: 00 AM – 11:45 AM
Christmas Musical Rehearsals starting September 20 at 6 PM
Quizzing starting September 20 at 6 PM
Grades Five & Six
Sunday School 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Christian Education & Worship 10: 00 AM – 11:45 AM
Puppet Team starting September 20 at 5 PM
Quizzing starting September 20 at 5 PM

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timely news for the congregation...

Here’s what takes place on Wednesday Evenings:

Preschool
Peak to Peak 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Rainbow Promise 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Grades One – Four
Bible Blast 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Grades Five & Six
Survival Training 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

The Children’s Department will have a display set up during the “Kickoff Sunday”
picnic. This is where parents can pick up flyers and learn about each one of these
program opportunities. It is also a place where potential volunteers can sign up
and “get plugged in”. See you there!

Sincerely,
Susan Foster
News Update
how you can help...
If you have a car that you would like to donate to the church, we have a person that
has an urgent need for transportation. If you would like to donate your car, please call
Rich Cantwell in our Business Office at 303/806-2603.

The DFC Pantry is still running low on a few essentials. If you are able, please
donate soup (variety needed), pasta (all kinds), spaghetti sauce, tuna and canned
salmon, vegetables (other than corn and green beans) and oatmeal. We also are
r|unning low on paper goods and diapers (all sizes) and personal care products
(shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc.) You can drop donations off at the Reception Desk or
at the Missions Booth any time.

This Sunday is a great opportunity for us to focus on “preferring others” (a favorite topic
of Dr. Bob’s). If all the regular attenders could park further away from the building, we
can give the more preferred parking to our guests. Parking is
available along Jefferson Ave. and west of Monroe St. We would also appreciate it if
everyone would please be respectful of the handicapped parking and visitor parking
spaces.

A Final Word
Bent and bowed, there she was again, in line at the front of the church, giving her offer-
ing. Her offering was always wrapped in a corner of her handkerchief, tightly wound. It
could only have been some coins, I imagined. What difference could it make?

I never understood her. She was a widow. She didn’t have much of a life. She milked a
few cows. She came to church. She helped in the background. She was never in the
spotlight. And yet she radiated. Minnie Voigt.

Years later, I learned who she was. She was a tough little woman who rose very early
every morning without complaint and milked those cows. She hauled the five-gallon
milk containers out to the road —by hand—for the dairymen to pick up. Her arms were
veined like a road map.

This little lady was the heart of the Nazarene Church. She represented the faceless and
unnamed people for whom selfless sacrificial giving was a way of life. And out of the
corner of tightly wound handkerchiefs the work of missions was born and sustained.

What does that look like for us today? To what field of sacrificial giving or selfless service
is the Spirit calling you today? As a people, can we obey boldly, can we give hilariously,
and rejoice in our gift being unseen and unknown?

May the Kingdom of our Lord be expanded through your service to Him…today.

Randy Smith
 Calendar of Events
September 13-19
Sunday, September 13: Wednesday, September 16 (continued):
8:00 am: Praise Team Sound Check 6:30 pm: Wednesday Night Prayer
(Community Room)
8:30 am: Choir & Orchestra Sound Check
Women of the Word
Youth Prayer Time
(Fellowship Hall)
9:00 am: Sunday School (all ages)
Choir Rehearsal
Nursery & Preschool open
Celebrate Recovery
10:30 am: Morning Worship Service (Room 200, 202)
(Sanctuary)
Youth Worship Service
Nursery available (Rock Room)
1st - 4th Grade Children’s Church MASH Men’s Bible Study
(GLA) (West Diehl Chapel)
5th & 6th Grade DOGS Worship Children’s Activities (all ages)
1:30 pm: Missions Council Thursday, September 17:
(Community Room)
8:30 am: MOPS Steering Committee
4:30 pm: Military Support Group (Room 201)
6:15 pm: Praise Team Vocals & Rhythm
5:00 pm: Baptism Class (Room 200)
7:00 pm: Praise Teams & Choir
6:00 pm: Traditions Service (Diehl Chapel)
Orchestra
Monday, September 14:
Friday, September 18:
9:30 am: Celebrate Recovery Sponsor
Meeting (Cry Room) 5:00 pm: Celebrate Recovery Sponsor
Meeting (Cry Room)
6:30 pm: Caregivers Support Group
(Community Room) 6:00 pm: Celebrate Recovery
(Fellowship Hall)
Tuesday, September 15:
Divorce Care
7:00 am: Men’s Bible Study
(Community Room)
(GL Conference Room)
Saturday, September 19:
9:00 am: Women of the Word Leaders
(Community Room) 7:00 am: Men at Prayer (Community Room)
9:30 am: Women of the Word (Fellowship Ladies Prayer Walk (DFC Parking
Hall) Lot)
7:00 pm: Prophesy Bible Study - Bereans 9:00 am: NMI Council Meeting
(Fellowship Hall) (Community Room)
Wednesday, September 16: 5:00 pm: MASH Class Potluck
(Fellowship Hall)
4:30 pm: Hang Time in the Youth Café
5:00 pm: Women of the Word Leaders
(Community Room)
6:00 pm: Youth Accountability Class
6:15 pm: Nursery Open (ages 2 and under)