Weekly Schedule & Upcoming Events
Weekly Schedule
Sundays
8:15 AM - Traditional Worship, Childcare, & Connect Groups
9:30 AM - Modern Worship, FirstKids & Connect Groups
11:00 AM - Modern Worship, Kids Church, & Connect Groups
5:00 PM - FirstKids QUEST (4Years - 5th Grade)
5:00 PM - Seasonal GROW GROUPS
5:00 PM - FirstStudents High School Table Talk
Wednesdays
5:30 PM - FirstStudents
Junior High Service7:00 PM - FirstStudents High School Worship
YEC: Youth Evangelism Celebration
We are headed back to YEC-LA in Alexandria, LA again this year November 24-26, and we can't wait!
This trip is for students 6th-12th Grade. The cost is $175.00 per student. This cost includes YEC registration, transportation, lodging, and most meals. Your student will need money for snacks. There are only 80 spots available.
Speaker: Zane Black
Worship: Crescent City Worship
Concert: Rend Collective
Emcees: Brandon Allen
Entertainment: Jaron Myers
A $50.00 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is due upon registration to reserve a spot. If deposit is not paid within one week of online registration, your registration will be cancelled and you will have to register again.
Deposit Due: $50 Non-Refundable Deposit due at time of registration.
Final Payment Due: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Final Day to Cancel for Partial Refund: Sunday, November 10, 2024 (See below for details.)
Cancellations received by November 10th may be eligible for up to a $100 refund if balance has been paid in full. Cancellations after November 10th are not eligible for refunds.
Lodging:
The Wesley Center
2350 Methodist Pkwy
Woodworth, LA 71485
318-449.4500
YEC:
Rapides Coliseum
5600 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318)442-9581
Tentative Schedule:
Sunday (11/24)
1:00pm – Leave First Denham
2:00pm – Registration Opens
6:00pm – Coliseum Doors Open
7:00-10:00pm – Session 1
Monday (11/25)
8:30am – Coliseum Doors Open
9:00-11:30am – Session 2
11:30am-2:00pm – Lunch
1:30pm – Coliseum Doors Open
2:00-4:00pm – Session 3
4:00-6:00pm – Supper
6:00pm – Coliseum Doors Open
7:00-10:00pm – Session 4/Love Offering/Concert: Rend Collective
Tuesday (11/26)
7:30am – Breakfast
8:00am – Leave for Home
10:30am – Arrive back at First Denham
The Youth Evangelism Celebration (YEC) is an evangelistic and equipping event designed to lead students to Christ and to challenge believers to greater commitment to Christ. Complete with high energy, inspirational youth speakers; top Christian vocalists and musicians; life changing youth testimonies; and sensational multi-media presentations, this event will erupt with the powerful message of salvation and the dynamic journey of discipleship.
First Denham Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Our First Denham Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be Sunday, November 24th, at 5pm. Tickets will be available soon.
$5/Person, $25/Household of 6 or more
Christmasville Spectacular 2024
Christmasville Spectacular tickets go live November 1st!
Men's Night 2024
Join us at First Denham for Men's Night 2024!
This year we're changing some things up. We're going to have a Men's Night Cookoff! (By the way, we need contestants, so if you would like to be part of this competition, we have a signup form for you to fill out HERE!) There will be prizes for the victor and two runner ups.
Men’s Night will feature:
Different meats and dishes to sample
Guest Speaker - Johnathan Bordelon (LDWF Deer Program Manager)
Dinner - Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Archery Competition (Bring your bow and target arrows! No crossbows.)
Tailgate Games
Door Prizes
Man Challenges
More!
Admission is $5. Register online (credit card only) or pay at the event with exact cash.
Coffee Talk
Ladies, we have a quarterly opportunity for women to connect and get together over coffee. We call it Coffee Talk. Enjoy fun games, good company, and spiritual encouragement!
(There will be no childcare provided.)
Grow Groups / Kids' Quest Begins
Grow Groups and FirstKids’ Quest are starting back up on August 18 from 5-6:30PM. Don’t miss out on some great opportunities for the whole family to grow closer to God.
G3 Launch Training Event
Are You Ready to Launch?
G3 "Launch!" covers the following topics:
First Denham's Discipleship Pathway
How to Structure Your G3 Group
Helpful Tools and Resources for Your G3 Groups
Spiritual Disciplines Involved in G3 Group
Hurdles to Overcome
7 Essential Qualities of a Disciple-Maker
This is a necessary training for anyone interested in starting a G3 Group for the first time. This is also a great event to attend to find out more about G3 Groups.
FirstStudents PULSE 2024
3 fun nights to start off a new school year! All incoming 6th-12th Graders are welcome!!
Promotion Sunday & Backpack Blessings
All kids and students will move up to the next age/grade class on Sunday, August 4th! Join us as we pray over the school year as well!
4th & 5th Grade Pizza & Play
4th & 5th graders are invited to hang out after service May 19th for pizza and fun!
Family Fun Fish Day
The Bubbas are hosting our Family Fun Fish Day on May 4, from 10 AM-noon. Join us for fishing, games, inflatables, jambalaya, hamburgers, hot dogs, and more. Held at the Pavillion.
Christian Planning Workshop
We're having a Christian Planning Workshop on Sunday, April 28, from 5:00-6:30 PM. This workshop will feature some helpful topics.
Sessions include:
Ladies, Could This Be You? Preparing for the Unexpected
-What would happen if your spouse passed today? Do you have all the essential documents to weather a tragedy better? (Ladies Only) -Nancy Tomasich, ChFC®, SE-AWMA™
Living Wills and Trusts
-A lot of people are in the dark when it comes to living wills and trusts. Come learn about the difference and make plans to put one in place.
-Scott Huffstetler, Kean-Miller Law Firm
Avoiding Scams in the 21st Century
-Scams have become so prevalent in our world. How can I protect myself and avoid becoming a victim of scams?
-Charlotte Foster, 21st Judicial District Judge, Division B
Give to Your Church, Not the IRS: Required Minimal Distributions & Qualified Charitable Distributions (Must be 65+)
-If you’re in your 70's, you have the opportunity to give to your church instead of the IRS through Require Minimum Distributions and Qualified Charitable Distributions. Come find out more!
-Lamar Davis
Our speakers are highly qualified professionals in their field and members of our church. They have graciously volunteered to speak to our church and community about these important topics.
Coffee Talk
Ladies, we’re beginning a new quarterly opportunity for women to connect and get together over coffee. We call it Coffee Talk. Enjoy fun games, good company, and spiritual encouragement!
(There will be no childcare provided.)
Easter Journey
Join us for the Easter Journey. Be sure to register at signups.firstdenham.com.
NEXTSteps: Finding Your Place
NEXTSteps is the follow-up class to StepONE. The purpose of NEXTSteps is to help you find your place here at First Denham.
NEXTSteps is a 2-week course. Each class begins at 9:30 AM and lasts for an hour and a half.
Signup today!
Renew Women’s Conference- “Renew Your Peace”
Renew Conference for Women with Heather Johnson will be March 8-9! The cost of this conference is $25.
Click on the image to find out more and register.
The Art of Marriage Conference
Couples, join us for The Art of Marriage Conference on February 2-3. You'll have a great time growing together, laughing, and enjoying the company of others as we explore six words that will change your marriage. Don't miss out!
Grow Groups/FirstKids' Quest Begins
Grow Groups are a way to mature in your faith and explore ways the Gospel informs our lives and empowers us to live every day for Christ. These groups focus on equipping believers to live out their faith. JOIN ONE TODAY!
FirstKids’ Quest begins on Jan. 21 and is a great time for your kids to learn about Jesus, make friends, and get some energy out! Make sure to register your child(ren) ahead of time!
First Denham Ladies' Tea
We want to invite you to our 4th Annual Ladies Tea on Saturday, January 20, from 10am-Noon. Tickets are only $15 for a morning full of friends, fun, amazing treats, and a talk from Leann Rollins! Our theme this year is "Beautiful in God's Eyes."
The deadline to register and request childcare is Sunday, January 14th.
G3 LAUNCH Event
Are You Ready to Launch?
G3 "Launch!" covers the following topics:
First Denham's Discipleship Pathway
How to Structure Your G3 Group
Helpful Tools and Resources for Your G3 Groups
Spiritual Disciplines Involved in G3 Group
Hurdles to Overcome
7 Essential Qualities of a Disciple-Maker
This is a necessary training for anyone interested in starting a G3 Group for the first time. This is also a great event to attend to find out more about G3 Groups.
A Sensory Friendly Christmasville Spectacular
We have a sensory-friendly showing of Christmasville Spectacular on December 3rd at 4pm!
Christmasville Spectacular 2023
It’s time to get your Christmasville Spectacular tickets!
Ladies' Night
Ladies, we have a special night just for you!
On Thursday, November 9 from 6:00-7:30 PM, we'll have a Ladies' Night. This event will involve stretching your mind and body in Christ as we meditate on God's word.
Fall Family Fun Night
FALL FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Families, join us for The Big Drop, Sunday, October 29 at 5 PM. We’ll have fun games, trunk-or-treat, lots of candy and things falling and going kersplat! Costumes encouraged.
Men's Night 2023
Join us at First Denham for Men's Night 2023 with Guest Speaker Cade Beloso, Member of the 2023 LSU World Championship Baseball Team!
Click on the image for more details.
ECON-LP
Want to know how to better share your faith and engage the lost around us? Then you'll want to be part of ECON-LP. Saturday, September 9, from 9AM-3PM - Lunch included. (Here at First Denham)
Breakout groups for youth and adults!
Topics Include:
Making Your Church and Evangelistic Church - Jake Roudkovski
Turning Everyday Conversations into Gospel Conversations - Josh Spinks
Preparing Your Heart for Revival - Don Pucik
The Rise of the Nones in Louisiana - How to reach the unchurched, dechurched, never churches in our communities - Lane Corley
Creating an Evangelistic Culture in the Church - Keith Manual
Sharing the Gospel with Teenagers - Jarrod Hegwood
Sharing the Gospel with Children - Karetha Kelly
The 4 Seasons of Marriage Couple's Study
Which season of marriage are you in?
Spring, summer, winter, fall. Marriages are perpetually in a state of transition, continually moving from one season to another―perhaps not annually, as in nature, but just as certainly and consistently.
The purpose of this study is to describe these recurring seasons of marriage, help you and your spouse identify which season your marriage is in, and show you how to enhance your marriage in all four seasons.
This marriage study begins on September 6 and lasts 6 weeks.