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Weekly Newsletter                                            January 14, 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

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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
Upward Basketball/Cheer, 9:00 am

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Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
Preteen Party, 2:00 pm
Kids Bible Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
One Accord, 5:00 pm

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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
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 

    Mashangu Maluleka, serving in South Africa


  Randy and Joani Goossens, serving in Papua New Guinea

  Priscilla Radcliffe, serving in Papua New Guinea (PNG)
  
  Weston Jordan, serving in Australia

  Bob and Evelyn Shea, serving in Honduras

  Scott and Jenni Rainey, serving in Ukraine

   Brian and Jill Tibbs, serving in Ecuador.

   True faith, by a mighty effort of the will, fixes its gaze on our Divine helper, and there finds it possible and wise to lose its fears. It is madness to say, I will not be afraid; it is wisdom and peace to say, I will trust and not be afraid. -

Alexander Maclaren, Week-day Evening Addresses, Delivered in Manchester

Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Sunday, January 18th
Join us for worship this coming Sunday as District Superintendent Pastor Jim Bond will be sharing a message during both morning worship services.
star Just a reminder that this Sunday we will resume our regular Sunday schedule with worship services at 9:15 & 10:45 am.
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Children's Ministry Preteen Party
Sunday, January 18, 2:00 pm
5th & 6th graders...meet us in the South Wing at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 18th for the Preteen Party. We'll head to Wichita's Urban Air Trampoline Park. Parents, please make sure Pastor Mark has received a permission slip for each child attending. Hard copies are available from Pastor Mark or you can download a slip here. For more information please contact Pastor Mark.
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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 Begins Wednesday, January 21st
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.
star That the World May Know
With All Your Heart
Begins Wednesday, January 21st
Do you remember where your blessings come from? In Exodus, God warned Israel to remember him when they left the dry desert and reached the fertile fields of the Promised Land. Discover how quickly the Israelites forgot God and began to rely on themselves. These 6 video lessons are taught by renowned teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan. In each lesson he illuminates the historical, geographical, and cultural context of the sacred Scriptures. For more information please contact Pastor Randall.
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Art of Marriage Seminar
Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18
The Art of Marriage Seminar will be held at Hutchinson First Church April 17 & 18: Friday 7-9:30 pm & Saturday 9 am-4 pm. Cost will be $40 per couple and includes 2 workbooks and snacks. We will break for lunch (not provided). No childcare provided. Please register online here by March 25th. Make checks payable to Hutchinson First Nazarene. For more info contact Kelli & Tony Fure by email here or call 620-694-4054 or the church office by email or call 620.662.1283.

Important Dillon's Fundraiser Changes
Dillon's has revamped their Neighborhood Rewards Program, renamed it Community Rewards, and has made some major changes. 
- Reloadable gift cards will not longer be needed and HFN will no longer get credit for the loading of the current cards after Jan. 31st.
- Under the new program, participants will need to visit the Dillon's website, create an account if they don't already have one, and register for Community Rewards using our group code which is "10140".
- After your Plus Shoppers Card has been registered, we will begin receiving 5% of what you spend on "qualifying purchases" every time you use your card.
- Payments to us will begin coming quarterly instead of monthly.
- Gas will no longer be a "qualifying purchase".
- And perhaps the biggest change, Dillon's will no longer be sending statements to us containing the details of who spent what, they will only send us a check and the number of participants we have. So, it is no longer going to be possible for us to know who spent what and that means that we will most likely begin dividing the proceeds up amongst the students who's families participate. We will continue to iron out the details as we move forward.
- Please contact Joni Blosser or  Pastor Josh with questions.
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Dinner & Movie
This Saturday, January 17th
This Saturday, Jan. 17th, we will be leaving the church at 5:30 pm for Dinner & A Movie. We will go to Pizza Ranch for dinner where students can pay $12 (includes tax) for the buffet and a drink OR $8 for a small pizza, drink and dessert pizza. Following the meal we'll head to the Cosmosphere for the 7 pm showing of Big Hero 6. The cost of the movie will be $6.50. Basically, $20 will cover the cost for the buffet and movie, or $15 for the small pizza and movie - students can choose either. We'll plan on being back at the church by 9 pm.
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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.
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.

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.

Numbered Contribution Envelopes for 2015 are now available at the West Entrance. These envelopes have been personalized with a number distinctive to your family for quick reference by the treasurer to record your tax deductible tithes and offerings. If you do not find a set for you, please contact the church office.

Email Update: Pastor Doug and Joni still have email access in Hutchinson and may be reached at:

Pastor Doug - djwyatt@cox.net

Joni - joniwyatt@cox.net