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Weekly Newsletter                                            February 25, 2015
February

25
Call To Prayer, 5:30 pm
Bible Max Children's Ministry, 6:30 pm
Go Culture Student Ministry, 6:30 pm
Praise 'N Prayer, 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

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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
Kids Bible Quiz at Great Bend, 9:00 am
Church League Basketball, 6:00 pm

March

1
Silent Auction Begins Today
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
Upward Award Ceremony, 6:00 pm
One Accord, 6:00 pm

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Celebrate Recovery Ladies Group, 6:00 pm

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Ladies Bible Study, 9:00 am
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 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, March 1st
2nd Sunday of Lent
Pastor Randall Harrell will share Part 2 of the Follow Lenten Sermon Series with a message taken from Mark 8:31-38.
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
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Upward Celebration Sunday
This Coming Sunday, March 1st, 6:00 pm
Upward players, cheerleaders and coaches will be participating in the Upward Celebration Program this coming 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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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 This Coming Sunday, March 1st, in the Fireside Room
Be sure to swing by the Fireside Room anytime during the week 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, in the Lewis Family Life Center
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 $6 for adults, $3 for children age 10 and under. Stop by the designated location in the Garden Foyer or see any of our teens to purchase your dinner tickets.
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Women's Ministry
star Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study
Begins Next Tuesday, March 3, 9:00 am
Restless - by Jennie Allen
Using the story of Joseph, Jennie Allen 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. For more information or to register for this 8 session study please contact Ashley Gage.
star Tuesday Evening Ladies Bible Study  
Begins Next Tuesday, 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.
Children's Ministry 
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 Hall. 

star Family Camp In
Friday and Saturday, March 20th & 21st
6:00 pm at HFN
Parents and kids through 6th grade, make plans now to join us for the Family Camp In. We'll begin around 6:00 pm on Friday, March 20th, with a meal and lots of fun stuff planned for the evening. We'll "camp in" overnight and conclude after breakfast and more fun around 10:00 am. To register, or for more information, contact Pastor Mark Hall.
star Community Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th
1:00 pm in Sanctuary

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!

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!

star MOPSWebSm 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.
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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.
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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.
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.


Winter Jam 2015
Friday, March 6th
star A few of the headliners are: Skillet, Family Force 5, Building 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
Participating students need to sign-up for an auction job as soon as possible. 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.

These 40 Days Lenten Devotional: Copies of this helpful devotional are still available at the Welcome Center and may be purchased for $8 each.

Alabaster Offering: You may still contribute toward Alabaster Offering. Simply designate Alabaster Offering on your check or giving envelope and drop in the offering or bring to the church office.

Dear Church Family, Thank you for your prayers, visits, cards and support during my mother, Aletta's, hospital stay and passing. Your kindness and sympathy are greatly appreciated. Steve Edwards and Family

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.