Denver First Church

June 14, 2009

keeping in touch...
DFC Ministerial Staff

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
Curtis Clay
Glenn Domokos
Les Dryer
Troy Edwards
Table of Contents
Vini Giannatala
Bryant Jaggers
Lyle Johnson 1. Vacation Bible School congregation…
Judy Jones
Gregg Moran
2. News update v. how you can
Bud Roe
i. important info... help…
Kathy Tate
Jim Webb ii. kotchadoingood vi. final word...
Ron Williams
Bonnie York iii. news from the 3. Calendar of Events:
board... June 14-20

Denver First Church iv. timely news for the

3800 E. Hampden Avenue
Englewood, CO 80113
303/761-8370
www.DenverFirstChurch.com
News Update
Important info...
Dear Family and Friends of DFC,

Sunday was a great day of services; morning and evening. Dr. Bob presented a
powerful message of salvation in the morning service and a message on the
subject of change in the evening service. In the evening service, he said, "There
will always be change. You can always count on there being change--unless
you’re talking about vending machines, of course..." These one-liners have come
to be affectionately called "Huffakerisms." And we're going to miss them. We're
going to miss him. One of these days--and it's coming soon--Dr. Bob's role will
change, and he will no longer serve as our Interim Pastor. How blessed we are,
and how blessed we have been to have had him in this role! Let's take time as a
people to let our gratitude be known.

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.

Palomas Mission Trip

Navajo Mission Trip Meeting GPS Class Potluck
Singles Concert in the Park Evening Service
Tour the Molly Brown House Youth Orlando Missions
Singles To The Rockies Game Singles Social Planning Meeting
MOPS Consignment Sale Club Climateener
Youth Albuquerque Mission Trip

Today’s publication will cover the following topics:

• “Kotchadoingood!”
• News from the Board
• Timely News for the Congregation
• How You Can Help
News Update
kotchadoingood!

• A week ago Sunday, at the First Impressions luncheon, the baton

of leadership was officially passed from Scott Nauman to Bob
Cheney and Ken Bassham. We are pleased and excited to see
the wave of energy that is evident among our parking
attendants, greeters, and team of ushers in recent days. Thanks
to all of you for your service of greeting and hospitality!

• Thank you to the congregation for exceeding our goal of

supporting 40 children for camp at $40 each. We are now up to
at least 52 children!

• Thanks are due to Karen Gunstream for the outstanding service

she has offered in planning and developing our adult Sunday
School teacher training program. We had another training
session this past Sunday; it was time exceedingly well-
spent! Thank you, Karen.

• From reports we have received, the objectives of the Palomas

trip, whether construction projects, provision of dental care, or
spiritual outreach ministries, are all being met. Trip participants will
return Sunday, June 14. Thank you to all who participated in
ministering on the Palomas trip, and thank you, congregation of
DFC, for your support in prayer.

• The annual reports for fiscal 2008 have just been completed. If
you have opportunity to read the West Campus report, please do
so. Congratulations to Rev. Marvin Suyen and his wife Cenida for
a remarkably productive year in reaching their community for the
Lord!
News Update
news from the Board...
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The process we've all been praying through for the past six months is
potentially reaching its climax! The Board has selected one
candidate from the options the Search Committee presented, and
we will interview that person very soon. After the interview, the
Board will vote on whether to present this candidate to the
congregation for consideration as our next Senior Pastor. Provided
there is a two-thirds favorable vote by ballot (as stipulated in section
115 of the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene), planning will
begin on how and when to present the candidate to the
congregation. The congregation would then vote on whether to
extend the call to the candidate, again requiring a two-thirds
favorable vote of those members present.

Due to the timing of this whole process, it is vital that the actual
identity of the candidate not be revealed until after General
Assembly occurs later this month. The Communication Committee
will be working to create a process where we can present the
essence of the person, his ministry philosophy, and some of his
previous successes. However, if for some reason you should learn
the actual identity of the candidate, could I ask you to please be
responsible and considerate of the greater Body of Christ and keep
that information confidential? I cannot over-emphasize the
importance of our proper, discretionary handling of the ministry
transition that takes place when God moves pastors from one role
to another.

Maybe there is some question in your mind regarding exactly what

criteria has been used to assess those names presented to the
Search Committee for consideration -- by the way, every name
submitted to the committee was reviewed and measured against a
series of criteria. Certain things were considered for the "first cut,"
such as the size of a pastor's current or most recent congregation,
whether they would be an appropriate fit in our local culture,
etc. Dr. David Ralph was crucial in assisting in that process based
upon his experience and the guidelines he has developed over the
course of helping churches call pastors.
News Update
news from the Board...

Once through the first cut, the committee used five basic
characteristics developed from the results of the Board and
congregational surveys solicited earlier this year. Those five
characteristics are: 1) Visionary Capacity; 2) Effective Communica-
tor through Preaching; 3) Strong Leadership; 4) Intentional Focus on
Outreach and Evangelism; 5) Excellent Relational, Shepherding,
and People Skills. These are all undergirded with having a strong
prayer life and being grounded in the Bible.

Having this clear road map of what we are looking for helped really
focus the Search Committee in the right direction. And we're
thrilled to report that some of the most well-respected and
highly-qualified persons in our pulpits today rose to the top of the
list. We're very excited about the potential that lies in the
immediate future of DFC, and we know God will use whomever we
call to make us an effective, impacting body of believers on those
around us!

Now is not the time to lessen our prayer focus. We must continue to
daily seek for the Spirit of our God to refine us and prepare our
hearts to be so completely committed to Him that circumstances
will play no part in influencing the promotion of the Gospel. Please
stay faithful to nurturing your relationship with Him and growing
more intimate in every way.

Serving Him Alongside of You,

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

• A Message from MOPS director, Rebekah Giannatala:

Our MOPS Children's Consignment Sale is well on its way to another successful
fundraiser for our MOPS group this year. After our seller sign-up last Friday we
have decided to go ahead and schedule an exclusive sign-up for DFC
attendees on Sunday, June 21st to allow our DFC members to more fully
participate as sellers or workers in our Sale (Friday-Saturday, August 7-8). We
accept all things kid and maternity (furniture, equipment, toys, clothing, shoes,
bath, bedding, feeding and more!). Also, remember, if you work the sale (2
hour shift) you get to shop, before the sale opens to the public, at our presale
on Thursday, Aug. 6th. Meet us as the Hot Booth on Sunday, June 21st
between 9am-12noon to reserve your spot as a seller!

• Club Climateener
Are you ready for our first 14’er?! Meet in the DFC west parking lot Saturday,
June 27th at 6am to ride the van to Mt. Evans (elevation 14,264). Bring $12 for
fuel and $$ for breakfast and dinner out. Bring plenty of water, snacks, and
sunscreen. Sign up at the Men’s Ministry booth. If you need more information
call Randy’s office at 303.806.2625.

• All men are invited to sing on Father’s Day! Rehearsals are Wednesday at 6:30
pm and/or Thursday at 7:00 pm (only one rehearsal is required). In order to
have adequate music and CDs, please RSVP to Diane at 303/806-2609 by
Wednesday.
News Update
timely news for the congregation...

Right Place – Right Time

God Given Moment
This week, while listening to a speech, the following quote by Ann Schlee
was woven into a passionate plea asking others to carry forward the torch of a
retiring educator: “We believe in books. Somehow we want to make childhood
better. And we believe that the right book at the right time can work magic in
a child’s life.”
As I listened to these words, I couldn’t help but wonder how many of us on
life’s journey truly live passionately and act on our convictions. Are there times
when we find ourselves in a situation where God has clearly given us the
opportunity to share our faith with others?
This summer, the Children’s Department at DFC would like to encourage
you to consider inviting your neighbors, friends, and acquaintances to a variety
of activities where all who attend will feel at ease and welcome as they
fellowship with our DFC family. Perhaps one of these activities will provide you
with “the right time” to experience God “work a miracle” in someone’s life.
Preschool Outings: Tuesdays - June 16 & 30, July 14 & 28
Specific details are listed on flyers found at the Adventure Zone Welcome Desk.
Incoming 1st & 2nd Grade Overnight/Camp Out: Friday, June 19 to Saturday,
June 20. Details and participation slips can be found at the Adventure Zone
Welcome Desk.
Incoming 3rd through 6th Grade Golden Bell Summer Camp: Monday, July 6
through Friday, July 10. Details, applications and medical forms can be found
at the Adventure Zone Welcome Desk.
Family Water Night at Pirate’s Cove: Friday, July 24
Gates to this DFC Water Night will open at 6:45 PM.
Vacation Bible School for Children Age 4 through 4th Grade: Monday, July 27
through Friday, July 31 at DFC. 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Online Registration is
available at http://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/dfc2009 .
“Open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for the harvest.”
John 4:35 NIV
Sincerely,
Susan Foster
News Update
how you can help...

• On Graduates Sunday, many of us committed to uphold our graduates

in prayer. Decisions are being made at this time that hold the potential
of setting these young people’s course for life.

• Summertime is a very active time for the youth ministries of DFC. Please
pray for the safety of our youth and their leaders as they travel on
missions trips, participate in service projects, camps, and many other
activities. With youth ministries there are invariably many logistical issues
that have to be resolved as the summer’s programming moves along.
Pray for “smooth sailing” in this regard, as well.

• Please continue to pray for volunteers to serve in our Children’s

Department. More workers are needed even at this moment. Please
pray with us regarding this need. If you feel impressed to volunteer,
please call Gwenda at 303/806-2612.
News Update
final word...

In the days immediately following the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the
day of Pentecost, the sense of community among the believers was
palpable.
Acts 2:42-47 (NIV)
"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship,
to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and
many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the
believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their
possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day
they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in
their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God
and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their
number daily those who were being saved.”
They were “doing life together.”
Can you imagine how angry the enemy was with such a display of unity?
Wouldn’t you suspect that he directed all his energies against them, trying
to divert them; tempting them to become proud of their unity; setting them
against each other to compete for the role of The Biggest Giver or Rated
Most Spiritual?
Unity is not the absence of individual differences; it is the fading relevance
of those differences as we elevate our gaze—fixing our eyes on Jesus, the
Author and Finisher of our faith.
God bless you.
On behalf of the Ministerial Staff of DFC, God bless you.
Randy Smith
 Calendar of Events
June 14-June 20

Sunday, June 14: Tuesday, June 16:

8:30 am: Youth Prayer Time 6:30 am: Outgoing 9th Grade Spelunking
9:00 am: Sunday School (all ages) 7:00 am: Men’s Bible Study
(GL Conference Room)
Nursery & Preschool open
7:00 pm: Prophesy Bible Study - Bereans
10:30 am: Morning Worship Service
(Fellowship Hall)
(Sanctuary)
Wednesday, June 17:
Nursery available
9:00 am: IN Group Tour
1st - 4th Grade Children’s Church
(GLA) 4:30 pm: Hang Time in the Youth Cafe
5th & 6th Grade DOGS Worship
5:30 pm: Rock Worship Band Sound Check
(Dog Pound)
12:00 pm: Navajo Mission Trip Meeting 6:30 pm: Prayer Meeting
(Community Room) (Community Room)
Celebrate Recovery
GPS Class Potluck
(Room 200, 202 & Cry Room)
(Fellowship Hall)
Youth Worship Service
2:00 pm: Growing Kids God’s Way
(Rock Room)
(Room 200)
Childcare for ages birth - 3 6:45 pm: MASH Men’s Bible Study
(nursery) (Room 201)
Childcare for ages 4 and older
(GL Room #5) 8:00 pm: Make Up Orlando Mission Training
Mtg (Rock Room)
2:30 pm: Tsunami Band Practice
Friday, June 19:
3:30 pm: Collaboration Band Practice
5:00 pm: Celebrate Recovery Sponsor
4:00 pm: Financial Peace Meeting (Cry Room)
(GL Auditorium)(Childcare
provided in Room 5) 6:00 pm: Celebrate Recovery
(Fellowship Hall)
Orlando Missions Training Mtg
(Rock Room) Divorce Care (Fellowship Hall/
Community Room)
5:00 pm: Singles Meet for Concert in
City Park Saturday, June 20:

6:00 pm: Traditions Service (Diehl Chapel) Youth Orlando Missions Trip

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

Monday, June 15: Ladies Prayer Walk (DFC Parking

Lot)
9:40 am: Celebrate Recovery Sponsor
Meeting (Cry Room)