Denver First Church

January 31, 2010

keeping in touch...
DFC Ministerial Staff
Shawn A. Siegfreid
Lead 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
Table of Contents
Troy Edwards
Vini Giannatala
Bryant Jaggers 1. DFC Pantry Drive iv. timely news for the
Judy Jones congregation…
Gregg Moran
2. news update
Gene Rakes
i. important info… v. how you can
Bud Roe
help…
Kathy Tate ii. kotchadoingood!”
Jim Webb 3. calendar of events:
Ron Williams iii. board perspective
Bonnie York Jan 31 - Feb 6

Denver First Church

3800 E. Hampden Avenue
Englewood, CO 80113
303/761-8370
www.DenverFirstChurch.com
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 my
wonderful daughter, Shawna, who is finishing up her senior year in high school while
living with her grandparents in Visalia. We have been receiving these types of messages
quite frequently since we have been separated from her. I looked at it and yet did not
respond to it until much later in the day. I felt bad when I finally responded, yet her reply
was with kindness and love. I hope you don’t think I am a bad father; other things just
got 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 finally
get around to it, He, like Shawna, doesn’t rebuke or say “well it’s about time.” He simply
says,” I love you too!” That’s 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 to
be with us. He wants to walk with us and to share His love with us. He simply wants to be
with us!

I am thinking of you and your life today. With my daughter, I allowed other issues to
crowd out what was more important. I should have responded to this message of love
from 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, a
family to raise and career to build. These are important, just not as important as putting
Jesus Christ first in our lives. The good news is that He waits with patience. When we do
step into grace and say “I am sorry, God, you are most important in my life,” He simply
says “Welcome home! I am so glad you are here.”

My friends, don’t neglect what’s most important. Take time today to respond to this God
of 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 in
Sunday’s 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
News Update
“kotchadoingood!”

Celebrate Recovery
Thank you to all those from Celebrate Recovery who have given their
testimonies during our recent Sunday Morning services. So far, in the month
of January, Lyle, Dwight, Michelle and Alana have inspired us with their
courageous accounts of God’s touch in their lives.

Sunday Evenings at DFC

The Traditions service (6:00 pm each Sunday evening) offers a special
opportunity for us as a church. This past Sunday night Mike Hull, our new
Student Ministries Pastor, spoke for the first time on a Sunday night. It was a
remarkable service. It was such a warm time of ministry together, as he
reminded us of the importance of “legacy” -- the legacy that each of us has
the 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 not
continue in this much needed ministry without your help. Please look in the
“How 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 who
have donated and for your continued support for those in Haiti affected by
this recent tragedy. See the article in “How You Can Help” to find out how
to donate.
News Update
Board perspective...
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Tuesday of this week, the Board had our first meeting of 2010. Pastor is becoming
better acquainted with our congregation and community, and he continues to
unfold ideas on how he would like to approach various ministries. A few changes
have already been implemented and several more will be rolled out in the weeks
and months ahead. Some of us will take the changes in stride, while others may
feel an uneasiness as "the familiar" becomes a little less so in certain areas. That is
perfectly natural. All we can ask of you is to be patient and trust that each
adjustment is weighed against the measure of how it will increase our outreach
to the lost and more effectively disciple the saved.
I wrote down a challenge Pastor gave on Sunday and placed it in my Bible to
see each morning. It simply reads, "Every day do something sacrificial for others
this week." It seems simple enough. Yet it seems this week has been packed with
more pressures and "stuff" than the typical week. I look back on the days already
passed and I'm hard-pressed to identify anything truly sacrificial I've done for
anyone so far. So much for goal setting!

Maybe the tendency to stay in that deep rut in which our lives run is exactly the
reason 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 life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work,

and walking-around life—and 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 without
even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from
the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly
respond 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-formed
maturity in you.

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

Serving Him Alongside of You,

Vini Giannatala
News Update
timely news for the congregation...
Men’s Ministries
Ron Williams has accepted the position of “Lay Director of Men’s Ministries”
here at DFC. Working with him, as he begins in this position, will be a team of
3 men: Jim Thompson, Scott Henke and Buzz Gentry. They plan to get the
organization for Men’s Ministries established during the next 120 days.

Calling All Men

Guys, mark your calendars! March 20th we have a Steak and Eggs Men’s
Breakfast planned. Pastor will be casting his vision for the men of the
congregation, and there will be many opportunities for men to get involved
in 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 baked
goods to be distributed to local businesses. We will have a table set up in the
Breezeway 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 to
bring your friends and neighbors. This is a free concert, but since we may
reach capacity, you may wish to purchase "secured" seats for $5 or "Artist
Circle" for $25 (which includes a concert DVD). Tickets are available at the
Hot Booth, the Reception Desk, the DFC Bookstore or online at
www.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
News Update
timely news for the congregation...

Financial Peace University

26 people are attending the Financial Peace class that we offer on
Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. This class offers real
world solutions to the financial problems that we all face. We will be
offering 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 a
year. We will launch a new men’s group and a new women’s group on
February 3rd. These groups will meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00
pm (Friday night groups are open to new participants year-round). The 12-
Step study involves working through four participant’s guides over the
course of the next twelve months. It’s a safe place for anyone to work on
recovery 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
randys@denverfirstchurch.com
2. Contact DeeAnn Craver at 720/313-8774 or dacraver@aol.com
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.
News Update
how you can help...

Reaching Out to Haiti

The need in Haiti continues. Even two weeks after the horrific
earthquake, they are still finding survivors. New reports are in that just
yesterday, a young woman was found alive in the rubble after being
trapped for 11 days. Please continue to pray for those affected by this
earthquake. Individuals wishing to donate to Haiti Earthquake Relief
online can do so through www.NCM.org. Checks can be marked
“Caribbean 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 and
423 individuals. This is a vital ministry that we provide, but to continue
providing help for those in need, we need your help! If you are able,
please donate non-perishable foods to the Pantry, especially the
following: soups of all kinds, peanut butter (creamy is preferred), jams
and jellies, macaroni & cheese, spaghetti and pasta sauce. Thank you
for your help.
 Calendar of Events
Jan 31 - Feb 6

Sunday, January 31: 6:30 pm: Celebrate Recovery

(Room 200, 202)
9:00 am: Sunday School (all ages)
Financial Peace (Community Room)
Nursery & Preschool open
Wednesday Night Prayer
10:30 am: Morning Worship Service (West Diehl Chapel)
(Sanctuary)
Women of the Word Bible Study
Nursery available (Fellowship Hall)
4:30 pm: Bible Quizzing Practice for Blue Level Men’s Choir Rehearsal (Music Room)
- 4th - 6th Grade (GL Room # 14)
Children’s Activities for all ages
5:00 pm: Puppet Practice - 5th - 6th Grade
(GL Room #12) Youth Service
(Rock Room)
6:00 pm: Traditions Service (Diehl Chapel)
The Refuge Men’s Bible Study
Monday, February 1: (Room 201)
9:40 am: Celebrate Recovery Sponsor Choir Rehearsal
Meeting (Cry Room)
Thursday, February 4:
6:00 pm: Girls Volleyball Main Event Practice
(Off-site) 6:15 pm: Praise Team Rehearsal
7:15 pm: Guys Volleyball Main Event Practice 7:00 pm: Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal
(Off-site)
Friday, February 5:
Tuesday, February 2:
5:00 pm: Celebrate Recovery Sponsor
7:00 am: Men’s Bible Study Meeting (Cry Room)
(GL Conference Room)
6:00 pm: Celebrate Recovery (Fellowship Hall)
9:00 am: Women of the Word Leaders Mtg
(Fellowship Hall) Divorce Care (Community Room)

9:30 am: Women of the Word Bible Study Divorce Care for Kids (Room #6)
(Fellowship Hall) Saturday, February 6:
7:00 pm: Bereans Prophesy Bible Study 7:00 am: Men at Prayer (Community Room)
(Fellowship Hall)
Ladies Prayer Walk (Parking Lot)
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):