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Weekly Newsletter                                            January 21, 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
Connect Class, 6:30 pm
That The World May Know, 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
Kids Bible Quiz at Hutch First, 9:00 am
Church League Basketball, 6:00 pm

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Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
Fellowship & Outreach Committee Meeting, 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: 
 

    the work of the Church of the Nazarene in Quito, Ecuador to be able to receive special consideration as a non-profit church organization since property taxes on the churches and seminary there have increased more than 1,000% .


  the people in Malawi and Mozambique who are suffering due to damaging floods.

  the Ebola Crisis. Click here for specific information on how the Church of the Nazarene is responding.
  
  Rolf and Debbie Kleinfeld, serving in Cambodia

  Carlos and Silvia Bauza, serving in Mozambique

  the people in Nigeria where violence has overtaken communities in the northeastern part of the country.

   I have learned that faith means trusting in advance what will only make sense in reverse. -

-Philip Yancey, American writer and preacher

Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Sunday, January 25th
Pastor Chris Gilmore will share Part 1 of a new sermon series this coming Sunday entitled It Starts
With Us taken from Jeremiah 29:11 in the Build Your Kingdom Here Sermon Series. 
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
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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
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Connect Class Begins Tonight
January 21st at 6:30 pm
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 Tonight at 6:30 pm
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.
star Grace Based Parenting: Building Character
Begins Next 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.
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Art of Marriage Seminar
Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18
star The Art of Marriage video event weaves together expert teaching, real-life stories, humorous vignettes, and more to portray the challenges and the beauty of God's design for marriage. Six engaging video sessions are interspersed with projects for couples to complete in a Friday night-Saturday schedule.
star 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.

Parent Informational Meeting
Tonight, January 21st
Our topics of discussion will be the Auction, Dillon's Fundraiser, and upcoming events.  Hope to see you there!
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.
January NYC Payment
Due Immediately
The January payment of $125 per student for NYC 2015 is due immediately. If you need an account balance, please get in touch with Joni Blosser. 
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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 The first Early Submission Deadline is Sunday, February 1st and students who turn in their items by that time will earn a $50 bonus.
star The Final Deadline to submit items for the auction will be Sunday, February 22nd.
Parents of 9th Graders Night Out
Sunday, February 1st, 6:00 pm
Parents of 9th Graders...join us at Applebee's to enjoy dinner together, and then at the Moore's, 305 Crescent St,  for coffee and fellowship time afterwards. Each couple/individual will be responsible for the cost of their own meal, however, dessert & coffee will be provided. If you can make it, please contact Pastor Josh via email, text, or Facebook.
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
Any NYC bound students needing to raise funds for the trip are encouraged to sign up to help with one or both nights. For any families with younger children interested in childcare, our hours will be 6-10 pm for both 
Friday and Saturday evening, February 13 & 14. The cost will be $10 an hour for 1 or 2 kids and $15 an hour for 3 or 4 kids. We will serve a light meal (chicken nuggets and french fries) for those that don't eat before they come. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Josh.
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.

Numbered Contribution Envelopes for 2015 are at the West Entrance table. For those who do not have a designated number you may pick up a set of envelopes at the Garden Foyer Welcome Center. 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 have any questions, 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