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Weekly Newsletter                                            January 7, 2015
January

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Call To Prayer, 5:30 pm
Prayer 'N Praise, 6:30 pm
Bible Max Children's Ministry, 6:30 pm
Go Culture Student Ministry, 6:30 pm
Strengthening Marriage Small Group, 6:30 pm
Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 pm
Festival Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal, 6:30 pm
Stepping Up Men's Study, 6:30 pm
That The World May Know Faith Lessons, 6:30 pm

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Coffee & Prayer, 8:00 am
Upward Practice, 6:00
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm

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Celebrate Recovery
Teen Bible Quiz
Upward Basketball/Cheer, 9:00 am
Farney/Love Wedding, 5:30 pm

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One Combined Worship Service, 10:45 am
Wyatt Farewell Luncheon, 12:15 pm
Kids Bible Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
One Accord, 5:00 pm

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PrimeTimers Breakfast Fellowship, 8:00 am
Church League Volleyball, 6:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery Ladies Group, 6:00 pm

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Ladies Bible Study, 9:00 am
Upward Practice, 6:00 pm
Church Board Meeting, 7:00 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 

   the people affected by the Ebola crisis:

- the Lord would bind the spirit of fear
 - the people who are rejected because of Ebola

- wisdom to the government authorities

- constant hope to His people (His Church) in this time of despair

- the stopping of Ebola and that He will get all the glory.


 

   Brian and Jill Tibbs, serving in Ecuador.

   the high school students serving cross-culturally with their parents on the Asia-Pacific Region who are participating in a week long camp to prepare them for re-entry into their home cultures.
  
  the Zimbabwean and Mozambican men and women who graduated recently from Nazarene education institutions on the Africa Region. 

   those planning to attend this year's General Board meetings, which will be held in Kansas, February 20-23, 2015.

   Prayer is so simple that a child can pray, and it is so profound that the wisest cannot explain its mystery. It is so easy that those who have no strength can pray, and it is so strenuous that it taxes every resource of energy, intelligence, and power. It is so natural that I need not be taught, and it is so far beyond nature that it cannot be learned in
the school of this world's wisdom. -

Samuel Chadwick (1860-1932), Wesleyan Methodist minister

Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Sunday, January 11th
One Combined Worship at 10:45 am
Pastor Doug Wyatt will be sharing a message during the One Combined Worship Service at 10:45 this coming Sunday entitled Destined For Greatness, taken from Ephesians 1:3-6. Please note there will be NO Kids Church this coming Sunday. Children's Activity Packets are available at either Welcome Center. Nursery will be provided for children 3 and younger for the morning's service.
star 10:45 am Worship Service
star 12: 15 pm Wyatt Farewell Luncheon in the Lewis Family Life Center
Wyatt Farewell Luncheon
Sunday, January 11th
Immediately Following Combined Worship Service at 10:45 am
in the Lewis Family Life Center
RSVP here. Make plans now to join us for an All Church Soup Buffet in the Lewis Family Life Center immediately following the Combined Morning Service this Sunday, January 11th. Pastor Doug will assume his new responsibilities as Eastern Kentucky District Superintendent in February and we want to show our appreciation for him and his family as they have served our church for these past 5 years. Note card stations, a photo booth and opportunities to express your love and appreciation for the Wyatt family will be available through the afternoon.
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Christmas Tear Down Continues
Taking down and storing Christmas decorations from the Christmas season continues. If you have an hour or two - or more - and would like to help please contact Pastor Ryan or Pastor Mark.
Choir and Orchestra Return
Choir and Orchestra rehearsal will resume this Wednesday, January 7th, at 6:30 pm. Now is a great time to be a part of this exciting ministry. For additional information, please contact Pastor Ryan.
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PrimeTimer's Breakfast Fellowship
Monday, January 12th
Senior Adults, 55+, join us for warm fellowship and a delicious breakfast next Monday, January 12th at 8:00 am at the Downtown Sampler Restaurant (in the First National Bank Building). 
It's a wonderful way to start your week! For more information please contact Pastor Bones Nay at 620.708.1642.
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Jesus Film Harvest Partners
Trip to Philippines
The next Jesus Film Harvest Partners trip to the Philippines is scheduled for April, 2015. Three (3) film showings, as well as some other compassionate ministry work will be accomplished during this trip. We are looking for 10 - 12 men or women who want to invest in a mission trip that will change their lives, as well as that of countless people in the Philippines. If you are interested in participating please contact Ken Willard, or call him at 620.727.6507. 
Discipleship Classes Beginning Soon
star Grace Based Parenting: Building Character
Begins Wednesday, January 28th at 6:30 pm
All parents are invited to attend this study that will give parents the confidence and skills to raise kids who flourish in their culture by building character for life.
The Building Character small group study will help you: 
  • Instill six critical character traits that a child needs to turn out right
  • Prepare kids for the biggest challenges of life-loneliness, fear, temptation, betrayal
  • Minimize the hassles of parenting
  • Maximizes the potential of your children's future
  • Apply practical lessons that work with your kids
Like a blueprint serves the builder of a beautiful home, this study will give you practical ways to use character to build happy, confident children who can stand strong and reach their true potential in the future. This class will meet Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm beginning January 28th. For more information or to register please contact Pastor Mark Hall.
star Connect Class
For those interested in Nazarene beliefs and history, we will offer a 4 week Connect class starting Wednesday, January 21st at 6:30 pm. We will cover how the Church of the Nazarene started, how it works, what it believes, and what that means for our local church. Contact Pastor Chris for more information or to register.
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Ladies Bible Study
It's not too late to participate in one of the new Ladies Bible Study sessions.
star Tuesday Morning: One In A Million by Priscilla Shirer
Through February 17th
Video series by Priscilla Shirer encourages participants to fully engage in the abundant life God has waiting for those who will allow Him to take the lead in daily living. Contact Ashley Gage to register or for more information.
star Tuesday Night: What Love Is by Kelly Minter
Through February 17th
This video series by Kelly Minter will encourage followers of Jesus to remain faithful to the truth. Contact Kristin Gilmore to register or for more information.
star Thursday Night: Ten Steps to Spiritual Renewal  
A Study of the Book of Nehemiah
January 8th - March 12th
Follow Pastor David Jeremiah as he outlines Nehemiah's Ten Steps to Spiritual Renewal - and discover how to use them to renew your own faith.This 10 week study will be Thursday evenings from 7 - 8 pm in Room 309. For more information or to register please contact Jan Clark at 727.7607.

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Regular Schedule Resumes Tonight
Wednesday, January 7th
Beginning tonight night we will officially be back to our normal Mid-Week Gathering schedule. Dinner will be served at 6:30 (please remind your students to pay their $2) games, our service and D-Groups will follow with the aim to be wrapped up by 8:30.
Farewell To Pastor Doug
This coming Sunday, January 11th, will be Pastor Doug Wyatt's final Sunday at HFN. He and his family have faithfully loved and served our church for the past 5 years and they will be deeply missed! A meal following Sunday morning's 10:45 service has been arranged in the Wyatt's honor. We are encouraging those planning to be in attendance to sign-up through the church office, or call 620.662.1283, so that the proper preparations can be made. While Pastor Doug will be leaving us immediately, Joni and the boys will be remaining in Hutch. Let's continue to pray for them through this transition.
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Important Auction Information
NEW AUCTION DATE: Sunday, March 8th
Please note that all dates included in the Auction Packets pertaining to deadlines, bonuses, etc... have been moved back 2 weeks.
star Parent Informational Meeting - rescheduled for Wednesday, January 21st, (not January 8th as originally scheduled).
star If your student has yet to begin collecting auction items, i'ts time to get rolling! The first Early Submission Deadline is Sunday, February 1st and students who turn in their items by that time will earn a $50 bonus.
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Dinner & Movie
Saturday, January 17th
Join us for Dinner & a Movie. We will leave HFN at 5:30 pm, go and have dinner, and then head for a movie about 7:00 pm. $20 per student will cover the cost of both. An eating location and movie will be announced by next Wednesday. We'll return to the church by 9:30 pm.  
Parents of Juniors & Seniors
star MNU S.C.O.U.T.
Thursday & Friday, January 29th, 30th
S.C.O.U.T. stands for Students Checking Out University Turf. Quite simply, its an overnight college visit. Whether your student is interested in MNU or not, this is a great chance for them to get some on-campus experience and exposure. There is absolutely no cost at all for our juniors and seniors to attend this event. MNU will provide the meals and house students in dorm rooms. During the visit they will also sit in on a class, attend a chapel service, and go to a Pioneer Basketball game. For more information, click here. Interested students need to sign-up for the trip with Pastor Josh by Wednesday, January 21st.
star Junior/Senior Trip
Sunday, March 22nd through Thursday, March 26th
Destination: San Antonio, Texas
During Spring Break this year our juniors and seniors will travel to San Antonio, Texas to participate in mission projects and enjoy some down time together. We will return to Hutchinson on Thursday, March 26th. The cost of the trip will be $150 per person and will include everything except for spending money. Interested students need to sign-up with Pastor Josh by Sunday, March 1st.
Valentine's Day Babysitting Fundraiser
Our NYC bound students will be providing babysitting at HFN on both Friday night, February 13, and Saturday night, February 14, of Valentine's Day weekend as a fundraiser to help pay for NYC. Help get our students to a life-changing event, and let us help you plan a special night out. Email Pastor Josh today to make your reservations for childcare.
Upcoming Events
star Winter Jam, INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, Kansas, Friday, March 6th
star Kansas Xtreme, Hutchinson First Church, Friday & Saturday, March 27-28
star MAX @ MNU, Olathe, Kansas, Thursday through Saturday, April 23-25
News You Can Use

Pastoral Search Update: Click here for information on the Pastoral Search Process.

You Are Invited to the wedding ceremony of Megan Love and Logan Farney on Saturday, January 10th beginning at 5:30 pm at First Church of the Nazarene. The couple is registered at Bed Bath & Beyond and Target.

Lifetouch Pictoral Directory: Complimentary 8x10 photos are available for pick up at the Garden Foyer Welcome Center for those who did not order additional portraits when your photograph was taken for the new pictoral directory.