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Weekly Newsletter                                                March 4, 2015
March

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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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Children's Council Meeting, 7:00 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm

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M.O.P.S., 9:00 am
Preteens meet for Winter Jam, 3:00 pm
Go Culture students meet for Winter Jam, 3:00 pm

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Celebrate Recovery, 9:00 am

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Daylight Savings Time Begins
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
Kids Bible Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
Student Ministry Dinner & Auction, 5:00 pm

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PrimeTimers Breakfast Fellowship, 8:00 am
Celebrate Recovery Ladies Group, 6:00 pm

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Ladies Bible Study, 9:00 am
Church Board Meeting, 7:00 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 

    newly commissioned missionaries:

- Stephen & Theresa Gualberto serving on the Asia-Pacific Region in the Philippines

- Scott & Jennifer Rainey, serving on the Eurasia Region in the Ukraine

- Stephen & Anne Sickel, serving on the Mesoamerica Region in Costa Rica

- Wilmar & Jessica Rojas, serving on the South America Region in Argentina


 the new Global NMI Director Lola Brickey as she assumes her new duties.

  the leaders, safety, wisdom and the presence of God for the Papua New Guinea leaders.
  
  an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Central Europe and that obstacles would be removed for people to come to a real relationship with Christ.

   the Hong Kong District as it prepares to establish two new churches.

  "Joy is to behold God in everything". Julian of Norwich, English Christian mystic and writer
Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Sunday, March 8th
3rd Sunday of Lent
Pastor Chris Gilmore will share Part 3 of the Follow-Journey Toward the Cross Lenten Sermon Series with a message taken from John 2:13-22.
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
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Daylight Savings Time Begins
Sunday, March 8th
Daylight Savings Time begins this coming Sunday, March 8th. Don't forget to turn your clocks UP one hour this Saturday night before going to bed.
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Student Ministry Auction
This Sunday, March 8th
5:00 pm in the Lewis Family Life Center
The Live Auction will be this Sunday, March 8th beginning with dinner at 5:00 pm in the Lewis Family Life Center and the Live Auction immediately following. 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.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?
star Silent Auction Continues in the Fireside Room
Be sure to swing by the Fireside Room anytime this week and take a look at the useful and interesting items available. Bid sheets are located next to each item. Silent Auction bidding closes on Sunday, March 8th prior to the Live Auction.
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Women's Ministry Ladies Bible Study
It's not too late to participate in either of the new Ladies Bible Studies that are just beginning. 
star Tuesday morning sessions meet at 9:00 am and are studying the story of Joseph. For more information or to register for this 8 session study please contact Ashley Gage.
 star Tuesday evening sessions meet at 7:00 pm. 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
This Friday, March 6th

The Annual Preteen (5th & 6th grades) Concert Trip to Winter Jam in Wichita will be this 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 3:00 pm to depart at 3:30 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 at 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!

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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
This 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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Church Membership
Membership is an important step in the life of any follower of Christ. Membership is when you decide not to just "join" a church but to "partner" with them in what they are doing in the world. Membership allows us to have a say in the direction of the church by allowing you to vote during general elections and upcoming decisions that require a vote to be conducted. Membership also says you voluntarily hold yourself to a greater level of commitment in a local body of Believers. If you are interested in becoming a member of Hutchinson First Church of the Nazarene please contact Pastor Chris Gilmore.
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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 Ministry
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Next Monday, March 9th
8:00 am at Downtown Sampler
All seniors 55 and up are invited to join us for a great time of fellowship and food to begin the week! We meet at Downtown Sampler Restaurant, in the First National Bank Building downtown, at 8:00 am. Parking is available at the top level of the parking garage or on Main Street. For more information please contact Pastor Bones Nay at 620.708.1642. We hope to see you there...you'll be so glad you came! 
star PrimeTimers 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
This 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.
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 Online Registration is necessary and is now available here. 
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.

Missionaries Don and Evie Gardner, from Kenya Africa, 
will be speaking at New Life Nazarene Church, 200 E Campbell Street, Hutchinson, on Thursday, March 26, at 7:00 pm. 

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.