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Weekly Newsletter                                            February 18, 2015
February

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Call To Prayer, 5:30 pm
Student Ministry Meal, 6:00 pm
Ash Wednesday Service, 6:30 pm
Bible Max Children's Ministry, 6:30 pm
Go Culture Student Ministry, 7:30 pm

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Upward Practice, 6:00 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm

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M.O.P.S., 9:00 am

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Celebrate Recovery, 9:00 am
Upward Basketball/Cheer, 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
Kids Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
One Accord, 6:00 pm

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Celebrate Recovery Ladies Group, 6:00 pm

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Upward Practice, 6:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 

    the Good Medicine band, a discipleship and evangelistic reggae music ministry of the Church of the Nazarene in Monte Grande, Argentina, as they share Jesus in their community.


  Josh and Shannon Herndon, serving in Spain. 

  Darin and Tonya Kucey, serving in Haiti.
  
  the annual Nazarene World Week of Prayer, Sunday, March 1 through Saturday, March 7.

   Please pray for the family of Pastor Biprosh, JESUS Film leader in India, who passed away last week from injuries sustained in a fall.

  As it is the business of tailors to make clothes, and of cobblers to mend shoes, so it is the business of Christians to pray. 

- Martin Luther

Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Sunday, February 22nd
1st Sunday of Lent
Pastor Josh Moore will begin the Follow Lenten Sermon Series with a message taken from Mark 9:1-15.
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Ash Wednesday Service
Tonight at 6:30 pm
Be sure to join us for a special Ash Wednesday Service tonight beginning at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter. Please note: Nursery will be provided for children birth through 3 years of age. Bible Max will meet at 6:30 pm for children K - 4th grade.
These Forty Days
A Lenten Devotional
by Jeren Rowell
Stop by the Garden Foyer Welcome Center this week to purchase your copy of These Forty Days - A Lenten Devotional by Jeren Rowell. Dr. Rowell serves as District Superintendent of the Kansas City District Church of the Nazarene and has pastored more than 25 years. Dr. Rowell has served as editor of Preacher's Magazine and contributed to numerous books. 
star These Forty Days is a simple guide for the reading of Scripture, reflection, prayer, and response. By beginning each day with intention, these devotionals will shape each of your hours with a heightened sensitivity to the Holy Spirit's teaching and guidance.
star Copies of this helpful devotional are now available at the Welcome Center and may be purchased for $8 each.
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Alabaster Offering Received
This Coming Sunday, February 22nd
Did you know that since 1949, when NMI began the Alabaster Offering, Nazarenes have given over $100 million to build churches, schools, medical facilities and parsonages? The entire Alabaster Offering received goes toward these purchases. 
star Alabaster Offerings can be placed 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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Student Ministry Auction
Sunday, March 8th
5:00 pm in the Lewis Family Life Center
The Annual Student Ministry Auction has become the biggest means of raising funds to help our students with trip and event costs. Won't you make plans now to join us for the Live Auction and Dinner on Sunday, March 8th, beginning at 5:00 pm in the Lewis Family Life Center. 
star Silent Auction Begins Sunday, March 1st in the Fireside Room
The Silent Auction will kick-off on Sunday, March 1st in the Fireside Room. Be sure to swing by the Fireside Room anytime during the week of March 1st and take a look. Bid sheets will be available for each item. Silent Auction bidding closes on Sunday, March 8th prior to the Live Auction.
star Live Auction and Dinner Sunday, March 8th
The 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. Auction Ticket costs are Adults $6 each, Children 10 and under $3 each. Stop by the designated location in the Garden Foyer or see any of our teens to purchase your dinner tickets.
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Upward Celebration Sunday
Sunday, March 1st, 6:00 pm
Upward players, cheerleaders and coaches will be participating in the Upward Celebration Program on Sunday, March 1st, at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Join us and meet the students who participated this year, as well as watch cheer demonstrations and other special highlights of the season.
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Women's Ministry
star Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study
Beginning March 3, 9:00 am
Restless - by Jennie Allen
Jennie Allen explores the important question: "Do I matter?" And she asks, "We live with lots of things, lots of people? But do we live for something?" It is possible to waste our lives. We don't want to live life feeling empty, numb, or bored. So God stirs a restlessness in our being that won't go away. Using the story of Joseph, Jennie explains how his suffering, gifts, story, and relationships fit into the greater story of God - and how your story can do the same. She also introduces Threads - a tool to help you see your own personal story and to uncover and understand the raw materials God has given you to use for His glory and purpose. (8 sessions)! For more information or to register for this study please contact Ashley Gage.
star Tuesday Evening Ladies Bible Study  
Beginning March 3rd, 7:00 pm
Interrupted - When Jesus Wrecks Your Comfortable Christianity by Jen Hatmaker
What happens when Jesus interrupts the average life? Interrupted encourages believers to ask if their lives bring integrity to the gospel. Follow the faith journey of author and fellow disciplemaker Jen Hatmaker and rediscover Jesus among the least of us. For more information, or to register for this study please contact Kristin Gilmore.
Preteen Winter Jam 2015
Friday, March 6th
The Annual Preteen (5th & 6th grades) Concert Trip to Winter Jam in Wichita will be Friday, March 6th. $10 paid to Pastor Mark for the event ticket reserves your transportation. Seating is limited, and is first pay/first serve. Meet at the church at 2:45 to depart at 3:00 pm. Bring $8-$10 to eat dinner at the Intrust Arena. Returning around midnight. For more information contact Pastor Mark. 
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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. 
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.
Community Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th
1:00 pm in Sanctuary
star Bags of plastic eggs are now available for pickup at either Welcome Center. Would you be so kind as to help us fill the eggs with wrapped candy and return them by Sunday, March 29? Your help is greatly appreciated!
star Save the date! All children through 6th grade and their parents are invited to join us for the Annual Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th, beginning at 1:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Mark your calendar now!
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Easter Baptism
Sunday, April 5th
If you would like to be baptized during either of the Easter Sunday morning services, please contact Pastor Chris Gilmore.
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PrimeTimer's District Banquet
Friday, April 24th at 6:00 pm
Wichita First Church
Save the date for the Annual District PrimeTimer's Banquet to be held at Wichita First Church on Friday, April 24th. Entertainment this year will be Ben and Jon Burchfield who perform as The Burchfield Brothers. This highly recruited Dove Award Duo was nominated for the best instrumentalist CD. They will be entertaining us with their music, storytelling and comedy play. Tickets for the event are $13.00. For more information you may contact Pastor Bones Nay at 620.708.1642.
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M.O.P.S. Ministry
Needs Your Help
M.O.P.S. is looking for additional workers to help with children during the bi-monthly meetings on the 1st and 3rd Friday mornings of the month. If you are available and would be willing to help on a regular or occasional basis please contact Pastor Mark Hall.
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.  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.


Ash Wednesday Service
Tonight at 6:30 pm
star 6:00 pm - Dinner in the Lewis Family Life Center
star 6:30 pm - Combined Ash Wednesday Service in Sanctuary.
star Following the service we will have D-groups upstairs and should be finished by 8:30 pm.
February NYC Payment
Due This Friday, February 20th
The February payment of $125 per student for NYC is due by this Friday, February 20th. If you need an account balance, please get in touch with Joni Blosser.
Winter Jam 2015
Friday, March 6th
star A few of the headliners are: Skillet, Family Force 5, Bulding 429 and For King & Country.
star The cost per person will be $15. The sign-up sheet is at the info table in the Youth Chapel. Students will need to be at the church by 3 pm to leave and everyone will need money for dinner at the concert.
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Student Auction
Sunday, March 8th
The final Deadline to submit items for the auction is this coming Sunday, February 22nd. Participating students need to sign-up for an auction job asap. The sign-up sheet is in the Youth Chapel. Tickets for the auction will be on sale this Sunday in both foyers as well as in the church office during the week. Adult tickets are $6 and children's tickets (10 and under) are $3. The Silent Auction will begin on Sunday, March 1st in the Fireside Room.
Spring Break Mission Trip
Sunday, March 22nd through Thursday, March 26th
Destination: San Antonio, Texas
We will leave on Sunday, March 22nd for Galveston, Texas where we will 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 spending money. Interested students need to sign-up with Pastor Josh by Sunday, March 1st.
Kansas Xtreme
Friday & Saturday, March 27th & 28th
at HFN
One weekend each Spring hundreds of students across the Kansas District display artistic, athletic & quizzing talents at HFN with the goal of glorifying Christ. Qualifying participants earn a chance to compete in MidAmerica Extreme in Olathe, Kansas held in April. All students are invited to participate. 
star Activities Include: Bible Quizzing, painting, drawing, photography, creative art, drama, human video, dance, worship band, singer/songwriter, math test, preaching, persuasive speech, vocal solo and ensemble, instrumental solo and ensemble, table tennis, bowling, 3-point shoot out, 5k run, tennis, co-ed dodgeball, 7 on 7 football, guys/girls middle/high school basketball, ladies volleyball, and 4 on 4 beach volleyball. 
star Registration forms and sign-up sheets for team sports and group activities will be available soon.
star Kansas Xtreme Attendance Rule - By rule, all students planning to register for Kansas Xtreme and participate in an activity or sport will need to attend 5 of the 6 TGC Mid-Week Gatherings leading up to the event. The six week mark is Wednesday, February 18th.
star If you have questions, check with Pastor Josh or Joni Blosser. 
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Easter Baptism
Sunday, April 5th
If your student is interested in getting baptized, please have them talk with Pastor Josh so they can participate in a Connect Class.
News You Can Use

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

Free Family Health Fair: The public is invited to the Free Family Health Fair Saturday, March 28, 8:00 a.m. - Noon, Kansas State Fairgrounds Sunflower South Building. Free tentative health screenings include: Skin Cancer, fasting Lipid Cholesterol/Blood Sugar, Carotid Doppler, Breast exams/education, Heart Risk, Sleep Diagnostic, Peripheral Vascular, Mental Wellness, COPD, Hearing, Vision and Blood Pressures. For more information call Susan Puls at 620-728-9480.