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Weekly Newsletter                                            January 28, 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
Grace Based Parenting, 6:30 pm
Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 pm
Festival Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal, 6:30 pm
Stepping Up Men's Study, 6:30 pm

29
Coffee & Prayer, 8:00 am
Upward Practice, 6:00 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm

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Celebrate Recovery, 9:00 am
Upward Basketball/Cheer, 9:00 am
Church League Basketball, 6:00 pm

February

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Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
Kids Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
One Accord, 6:00 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 people in Nigeria where violence has overtaken communities in the northeastern part of the country.


  individuals who God has called to shepherd pastors and churches around the world in the role of District Superintendent.

  the ministry of Nine-Mile Church in Myanmar.
  
  Christians who try to live out their faith in hostile areas.

   the Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea where more doctors are needed.

  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, February 1st
Pastor Chris Gilmore will share Part 2 of the Build Your Kingdom Here Sermon Series in a message entitled A Job To Do taken from Jeremiah 1:4-9.
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Discipleship Classes Beginning
star Grace Based Parenting: Building Character
Begins Tonight 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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110th Church Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, February 15th
Between Worship Services
We will be sharing in a special fellowship time as we celebrate 110 years of God's faithfulness to Hutchinson First Church of the Nazarene. Please join us in the Garden Foyer between services on Sunday, February 15th for a Breakfast Reception. Also take a few moments to browse the memorabilia and picture displays that will be available February 15th through Sunday, February 22nd.
Mission Ministry Opportunities
Soles For Souls Shoe Pick Up
Next Monday, February 2nd
 
The Soles For Souls delivery truck will be in Hutchinson this coming Monday, February 2nd, to pick up the 3,000 (Wow!) pairs of shoes that were collected during the last several months. Volunteers, both young and old, are needed to help load the shoes from their storage place onto the truck next Monday at 4:00 pm at 102 E 4th Street (north side of building - it's the old Pizza Hut east of McDonalds). Contact Kelly Love or Deanna Willard if you will be able to help. Thank you so much for all the donations and for your help in this final phase of the project.
star Alabaster Offering To Be Received 
AlabasterOfferingSunday, February 15th
Alabaster Offering is an opportunity to support the purchase of land and construction of churches, schools, medical facilities and homes for missionaries and national workers around the world. Buildings erected for the purpose of ministry help provide a sense of permanence, functionally enhance ministry efforts, and convey an attitude that the Church of the Nazarene intends to "put down roots." The entire Alabaster Offering received goes toward these purchases. 
star We will receive our Alabaster Offering on Sundays, February 15th and 22nd. You can place your Alabaster Offering in the designated container at either Welcome Center or include it in your regular giving. Please designate Alabaster Offering on your check or giving envelope.
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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.
Hospital Care Team
The Hospital Care Team is a ministry that seeks to extend the love, comfort and compassion of Jesus to those who are admitted to the hospital. Currently we are needing at least 3 more volunteers to join the team. If you would like to participate, or would simply like more information concerning this vital ministry, please contact Glen Menefee, 663.7333, or Pastor Bones Nay, 708.1642.
Audio/Visual Ministry
Needs Your Help

Our A/V ministry is looking for additional team members to help us with our Sunday Services.  We are in need of :

2 Sound Technicians

2 Media Technicians

1 Videographer

Training sessions will be provided to help you serve in this ministry. For more information, contact Pastor Ryan or Brian Augustine.

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Weekend To Remember
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
March 6 - 8, 2015
at Hyatt Regency Wichita
star Weekend To Remember is an incredible way to escape from your daily routine, learn to connect with your spouse more intimately, and understand God's blueprints for a wonderful marriage. The weekend format combines general sessions with messages delivered by a three-person speaker team and designated times set aside for projects to complete as a couple. The "Date Night" on Saturday gives you and your spouse the opportunity to spend a romantic evening alone. 
star Enhance your getaway experience by staying overnight at the getaway hotel. Special room rates are $109/night when mentioning that you are attending FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember. 
star Informational pamphlets are available at both Welcome Centers. 
star For more information or to register click here or contact Tony or Kelli Fure by email here or call 620.694.4054. Use the registration group code Hutch1stnazgroup for discounted price when registering.
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Art of Marriage Seminar
Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18
at Hutchinson First Church 
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.
star If you are interested in volunteering to help with the event please contact Kelli Fure.

Rescheduled - Parents of 9th Graders Night Out
Sunday, February 8th, 6:00 pm
Please note the date has been changed to Sunday, February 8th for the Parents of 9th Graders Night Out. 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.
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Student Auction
Sunday, March 8th
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.
star Silent Auction will begin Sunday, March 1st in the Fireside Room.
star Live Auction will be Sunday, March 8th beginning with dinner at 5:00 pm in the Lewis Family Life Center and the Live Auction beginning at 6:00 pm.
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.
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.
Spring Break Mission Trip
Sunday, March 22nd - Thursday, March 26th
Destination: San Antonio, Texas
During Spring Break this year our juniors and seniors will travel to Galveston, Texas to participate in a Habitat for Humanity Project 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.
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.

Our Dear Church Family, We cannot adequately formulate into words our gratitude, appreciation, love and affection for you, our fabulous First Church Family! We thank you for the wonderful gift of luggage - it has already been used!! Thank you for the scrumptious soup lunch, and cake! We thank you for the love offering, it will be so helpful during this time of transition! We thank you for your cards, gifts and meaningful words of encouragement! Thank you for the love, laughter and tears! We have a gigantic HFN spot imprinted on our hearts that will always be there! Philippians 1:3 We love you deeply and dearly! Pastor Doug, Joni, McKenna, Mac and Lane