Denver First Church

November 15, 2009

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
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. Power Surge help…
Judy Jones
Gregg Moran
2. news update 3. calendar of events:
Gene Rakes
i. important info… November 15-21
Bud Roe
Kathy Tate ii. board perspective
Jim Webb
Ron Williams iii. timely news for the
Bonnie York
congregation…
Denver First Church iv. how you can
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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 be
at the Denver Broncos/Pittsburg Steelers Monday night football game. Over 76,000
people jammed into the stadium to see two very good football teams battle it out. I
learned a couple things at the game. First of all there were a lot of Steeler fans in
Denver. This did make some Denver fans upset. But they had a ticket and were entitled
to their participation. I also learned that ordinarily quiet people turn into outlandish
demonstratives, and sometimes overaggressive humans, in the arena of cheering on
your 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 events,
but for many of the 76,000, it was a night of spontaneous worship and applause! I was
amazed at the demonstrations of praise for a good catch, a crushing tackle or a scored
touchdown.

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 joyfully
observed that DFC is a celebrative community. Though I would not encourage some of
the demonstrations and emotions displayed at the ballgame, I want to encourage all of
us to praise Him with all our might! He is worthy of our praise! Why waste it on athletic
events? 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 you
want to be baptized please meet Angie outside the Orchestra Room on Sunday
morning at 10:00 am. I would love to baptize anyone who has made that faith
connection with Jesus. What a great day we are going to have Sunday. Please join us
and bring a friend!

See you Sunday!

Pastor Shawn

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 Banquet Shoebox Christmas
A Taste of Christmas Evening Service
Nazz Jazz Finale Concert Tennyson Center Ministry
Single’s Christmas Party Power Surge

Today’s email will cover the following topics: Board Perspective, Timely News for the
Congregation, How You Can Help
News Update
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Board perspective...
We at DFC have always had a strong missionary focus. Our Missions Council continues
the emphasis on missions with local activities like Mission Denver and international Work
and Witness trips, such as the recent trip to Nicaragua. We are part of a denomination
that is committed to missionary work both at home and abroad. The Church of the
Nazarene has hundreds of missionaries in 155 world areas. Each year thousands of
volunteers (over 11,000 in 2008) participate in missions activities. In just a few weeks we
are praying for an offering of $75,000 to go to the World Evangelism Fund -- the fund our
denomination uses to take the Gospel around the world. Please continue the missions-
minded tradition of DFC and participate generously in this offering.

Scott Nauman and I were given tickets to see the Broncos play the Steelers Monday
night. I had a little hike from the closest Lightrail stop, and I arrived just in time to see
about the only offense the home team would put up the whole night. So, we watched
the orange and blue struggle through the game, and we had a chance to visit and
enjoy each other's company.

My interest began to turn from the game to the fans seated in the vicinity. There were
the newlyweds dressed in their Steelers regalia with a towel that read "Just Married."
There were the half dozen guys who were escorted from the stands at the end of the
first quarter for fighting, giving a whole new meaning to "a waste of money." But what
really caught my attention were the people right near me.

Seated directly in front of me were two twenty-something ladies who were clearly a
couple. Then there was the middle-aged lady and her husband (or date) seated to my
left. Her speech was slurred by the time I arrived during that first drive of the game, and
they continued to consume several more beers throughout the evening.

I was surprised at my internal reaction to my observations. A friend who specializes in

counseling women with same-sex attractions has told me of the tragic childhoods that
often lead to same-sex female relationships. I found myself agonizing over the pain they
might have experienced. I wondered about the emptiness the lady seated next to me
might be desperately avoiding. When I looked past the smile she wore, I saw eyes
bearing an all too-familiar pain I've seen in the eyes of others close to me from the
bottom of a bottle. And Pastor Shawn's words resonated in my head, "They're all just
trying to get home."

There was no judgment. I didn't experience disappointment. I wasn't repulsed. I simply

felt compassion. I wanted to reach out and tell them there is an answer for the pain
that won't go away regardless of their efforts to anesthetize it. I would like to tell you
that I was fast enough on my feet to strike up a conversation and invite them to church.
Unfortunately, most often I'm much better in hindsight than in the moment. But what I
know is that the Spirit of God sees the pain of the lost surrounding me each day and He
grieves. Am I ready to be devoted to teaching, fellowship and prayer so the Lord can
add to our number daily those who are saved (Acts 2:42,49)? I pray it is so.

Serving Him Alongside of You, Vini Giannatala

News Update
timely news for the congregation...
"ROCKY MOUNTAIN PRAISE CHOIR" IS BACK!
In the mid-90s, at DFC we put together a "community" choir which, for the next six
years, ranged from 350 to 500 members! Each year we performed a concert and
recorded a CD. It created unbelievable excitement as singers from 125 Rocky
Mountain area churches came together.

Well, once again DFC is hosting this major happening on Feb. 14, Valentine's Day,
at 6pm. However, this time we are producing a full concert-length DVD of the
performance. 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 return
visit.
• You'll also witness more people playing the piano simultaneously than you've
probably 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 will
kick 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 with
Jerry playing an extended medley of love ballads appropriate for the
evening. The evening will also include some Praise and Worship, plus a new
arrangement of "A Mighty Fortress" . . . and more.
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"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 with
a rehearsal CD containing all of the music they will be singing. This will enable s
ingers to do most of the learning on their own time. The arrangements are
very powerful but are written very "user-friendly" and quite easy to pick up using
your 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 house,
"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 opening
page). On the home page, click "Contact" in the upper right corner. Enter your
name on the Contact page, just as you would want it to appear on the inner liner
of the DVD. Indicate your part (Sop, Alto, Ten or Bass). We will email you all of the
details. If you then decide to be on board, you will be notified how to pick up
your music. Caution: There is a strong chance of exceeding capacity quite
early. 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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timely news for the congregation...

31st Annual IN Group Banquet—Sunday is Last Day to Buy Tickets!!

This event will be on Saturday, November 21st at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The
theme is “Around the World with Dr. Jim Diehl.” Tickets are $20.00 (reserved by
table number) and are available at the IN Group Booth (south entrance). Music
will be provided by Van & Miriam Owen accompanied by Linda Jackson on the
piano. Note: Semi-Formal dress. The IN Group is now open to all adults. The
reception area will be open at 5:00 pm in the Community Room. There are only a
few spots left, so hurry and get your tickets so you don’t miss out!

Shoebox Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner and our tradition at DFC is to fill "Shoeboxes" for
the needy in our world. This year boxes will be delivered to the Navajo Nation in
Arizona and Jesus of Nazareth Compassion Center in Denver. Boxes will be
distributed November 15th with boxes returning on Sunday, November 22nd when
we will celebrate Thanksgiving with an Offering for World Missions & "Building the
Wall" 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 for
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 you’ve never heard them
before. 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 South
Entrance. The cut-off date to buy tickets is November 29th at 2pm (or until tickets
are sold out). Our special speaker this year is Dr. Diane Dike. Check out her
website for more info (www.dianedike.org).
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Kid’s Corner

Look Up, Look In, and Look Out

The theme for the past several Sundays in the 5th & 6th grade area at DFC has
been “Look Up, Look In, and Look Out.” If we were to ask our 5th & 6th graders to
draw pictures of what they learned through this study, we would see illustrations of
children praying, reflecting, and reaching out to others.

On Wednesday evenings, the 5th & 6th graders have been immersed in
“Survival Training.” For the girls, this has meant learning kitchen safety, crocheting,
and sewing. For the boys, Survival Training has meant building a shelter, food and
water procurement, and signaling. Both the boys and the girls have learned map
reading and how to follow directions. In a day and age where we seem to let
technology take the lead, our kids have been given an opportunity to learn some
practical life skills.

As the 5th & 6th graders move forward to the months of November and
December, their new theme, “Compassion and Service,” will be easily
implemented. Why? A solid foundation has been set, specific skills have been
acquired, and the hearts of our preteens are ready to serve. Clearly, our 5th & 6th
graders (who we affectionately call DOGS) are learning what it means to be
Disciples of God.

Sincerely,
Susan Foster
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how you can help...

Decorating for Christmas

We are pleased to announce that Dixie Whittaker and Linda Jackson have
once again consented to lead the charge in the organizational aspects
involved in decorating the Sanctuary for the holidays. But, WE NEED
VOLUNTEERS! Please circle these dates on your calendar—Nov. 20-21—and
come join us for an exciting time of giving DFC an “extreme makeover “for
the holiday season! Thank you!

Help Support Our Youth, It’s Easy!

Want to help support the youth of DFC and send a student on missions? It’s
easy! Order King Soopers and other gift cards through the Youth
Department. For every $600 worth of gift cards, $25 is applied to a student
of your choice or it may be designated as a scholarship. Pre-order forms for
gift cards such as Panera, Wal-Mart, Bath and Body, iTunes and Blockbusters
are 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 on
your contributions to help those in need. If you are able, please donate non
-perishable food, hygiene and paper 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 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 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 and
after the event). Please let Cheryl Gallentine know if you would be inter-
ested in helping (gallentinec@gmail.com or 303/795-0500).
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how you can help...

Thanksgiving Offering: An Historical Context

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

It was observed early in the church’s history that our local congregations would
not be of the size to support individual missionaries from their local congregations.
So the approach was taken to pool missions giving from all of the churches and
through that means to support a missionary work of significant proportions.

That has been the Missions funding strategy over the course of years. And today,
the Church of the Nazarene has 650 missionaries in 167 countries around the
world. Over half of those mission posts are now populated by indigenous people;
leaders from those countries who have been raised up and trained and are now
leading major mission works. For the Church of the Nazarene in general, and Den-
ver First Church specifically, Thanksgiving and Easter offerings have been particu-
larly important times for receiving missions offerings. This year, DFC’s goal is
$75,000. Please consider the far reaching impact of your contributions in terms of
changed lives around the world. Remember that in the Sudan area today, the
Church of the Nazarene is growing at the rate of approximately five new
congregations per day. Please invest deeply in the ministry of changed lives as
you 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 Smith’s office at 303/806-2625. These baskets are filled with food
for families in need. Preparation will be November 18th and delivery on November
22th.
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how you can help...

Support Our Recent High School Graduates

As the end of the semester and the holidays approach, we want to remind you of
your commitment to our recently graduated seniors. We encourage you to pray
for them, send them a note of encouragement or even a much appreciated care
package! As a congregation, we want to show our college students (here and
away) that they are still a part of the DFC family. If you need information about a
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 baseball

scholarship. I will be majoring in Mass Communications with an
emphasis on Film Studies.

Terek Campbell

I have been accepted to the College of Engineering and Applied

Science at CU/Boulder and plan to get a degree in Computer
Science.

Kevin Fiorini

I plan to attend the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado

majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
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Alex Jordan

I plan to attend Colorado State University to get a Masters of

Business 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 major

in Physical Education and Coaching.
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Melissa Lucero

I plan to attend the University of Northern Colorado to swim and major

in English, with an emphasis in Secondary Education, and minor in
Spanish. I would like to, one day, be a High School Teacher.

Jake Newman

I plan to attend the University of Great Falls in Montana, studying

Programming and Softwear Design. I would ultimately, one day, like
to 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 majoring

in Pre-Dentistry.
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Cody Sanford

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

Josh Sihombing

I plan attend a semester at Metropolitan State College, then Colorado

State University to study Business Management. One day, I hope to
open a restaurant with a stage in front to perform nightly dinners and
shows.

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, hope-

fully in Ireland. Then I plan to go to Metro State.
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Elizabeth York

I plan to work full-time at Starbucks until attending YWAM Amsterdam in

January for six months discipleship training school. In the fall 2010, I
plan on attending Metro/UCD.

David Zimmerman

I plan to attend the University of Northern Colorado and major in

Business Administration. I hope to be able to walk on and play football
or rugby.
 Calendar of Events
November 15-21
Sunday, November 15: Wednesday, November 18 (continued):
8:00 am: Praise Team Sound Check 6:15 pm: Nursery Open (ages 2 and under)
(Sanctuary)
6:30 pm: Wednesday Night Prayer
8:30 am: Choir & Orchestra Sound Check (Community Room)
(Sanctuary)
Women of the Word
9:00 am: Sunday School (all ages) (Fellowship Hall)
Nursery & Preschool open Choir Rehearsal
10:00 am: Baptism Meeting (Outside Orchestra Celebrate Recovery
Room) (Room 200, 202)
10:30 am: Morning Worship Service Youth Worship Service
(Sanctuary) (Rock Room)
Nursery available Men’s Study - Tender Warrior
(Room 201)
1st - 4th Grade Children’s Church
(GLA) MASH Men’s Bible Study (West Diehl
5th & 6th Grade DOGS Worship Chapel)
12:00 pm: Creativity Team Lunch Meeting - Youth Children’s Activities (all ages)
2:00 pm: Rock Band Practice Thursday, November 19:
3:00 pm: Tsunami Band Practice 9:00 am: MOPS Steering Committee
(Community Room)
4:00 pm: Collaboration Band Practice
6:15 pm: Praise Team Vocals & Rhythm
4:30 pm: Quizzing for Blue Level - 4th - 6th
Grade (GL Room # 14) Choir Rehearsal Childcare
(Room #5)
5:00 pm: Puppet Practice (5th & 6th Grade)
(Room 12) 7:00 pm: Praise Teams & Choir
Bible Quizzing - Blue Level - Orchestra
4th - 6th Grade (Room 14)
Friday, November 20:
6:00 pm: Traditions Service (Diehl Chapel)
8:30 am: Christmas Decorating
Monday, November 16:
9:15 am: Seniors Choir Rehearsal
9:40 am: Celebrate Recovery Sponsor (Music Room)
Meeting (Cry Room)
5:00 pm: Celebrate Recovery Sponsor
Tuesday, November 17: Meeting (Cry Room)
7:00 am: Men’s Bible Study 5:15 pm: Power Surge (meet at DFC)
(GL Conference Room)
6:00 pm: Celebrate Recovery
9:00 am: Women of the Word Leaders (GL Fellowship Hall)
(Fellowship Hall)
Divorce Care
9:30 am: Women of the Word (Fellowship (Community Room)
Hall)
Divorce Care for Kids (GL Room #6)
7:00 pm: Bereans Prophesy Bible Study
(Fellowship Hall) Saturday, November 21:

Wednesday, November 18: 8:30 am: Christmas Decorating

4:30 pm: Youth Café 7:00 am: Men at Prayer (Community Room)

5:00 pm: Women of the Word Leaders Ladies Prayer Walk (Parking Lot)
(Fellowship Hall) 8:00 am: CC&O Rehearsal
5:30 pm: Bible Quizzing - Red Level - 5:00 pm: IN Group Banquet Reception
1st - 3rd Grade (Room 2) (Community Room)
6:00 pm: Youth Accountability 6:00 pm: IN Group Banquet (Fellowship Hall)
5:00 pm: Singles Thanksgiving Dinner (GL
Fellowship Hall)