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Weekly Newsletter                                                March 18, 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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Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm

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M.O.P.S., 9:00 am
Family Camp-In, 6:00 pm

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Celebrate Recovery, 9:00 am
Family Camp-In Concludes, 10:00 am

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Jr/Sr Mission Trip begins, 4:00 am
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, 6:00 pm

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Celebrate Recovery Ladies Group, 6:00 pm

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Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 

    those recovering from the devastation of Tropical Cyclone "Pam" in the South Pacific.


 a special blessing on the British Isles North District Conventions and Assembly, 20-23 March, in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

  the youth of South America.
  
  Stephane Tibi, field strategy coordinator of the Africa Central Field, and the work there.

   those in Creative Access Area 10 and that God will protect all believers  from persecution.

   Caribbean Nazarene College (CNC) as their leadership is trusting God for qualified personnel in key leadership positions and for an improved financial base.

  "Love God, and he will dwell with you. Obey God, and he will reveal to you the truth of his deepest teachings.".  Frederick William Robertson, English clergyman
Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Sunday, March 22nd
5th Sunday of Lent
Pastor Randall Harrell will share Part 5 of the Follow-Journey Toward the Cross Lenten Sermon Series with a message taken from John 12:20-30.
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Children's Ministry 
starFamily Camp In
This Friday and Saturday, March 20th & 21st
6:00 pm at HFN
It's not too late to attend the Family Camp-In this Friday night and Saturday morning. The camp-in is for families with children through 6th grade, but the entire family (including 7th-up teens) are invited to come with their families as well. We'll begin at 6:00 pm this 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 (no chocolate, please) 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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Memorial Easter Lilies may now be purchased in memory of a loved one. Simply complete the designated form located at either Welcome Center or click here to download a printable form. Please return to the church office or drop the form in the offering plate by Sunday, March 29th. Each plant is $12. Be sure to indicate Memorial Lily on your check or giving envelope. Your memorial will be noted in the worship folder on Easter Sunday. You may also take a plant of your choosing home with you following either morning service on Easter Sunday.
Palm Sunday Service  BroadbooksWebSm
Sunday, March 29th
Guest Speaker Pastor Bob Broadbooks
Pastor Bob Broadbooks will be our guest speaker during both services Palm Sunday, March 29th. Pastor Bob is currently the Director of the USA/Canada Mission/Evangelism Department headquartered in Kansas City. Previously Pastor Bob served as Tennessee District Superintendent, and pastor to Montrose First, Colorado; Denver Lakewood, Colorado; Hutchinson First, Kansas and Tampa First, Florida. Pastor Bob enjoys both preaching and writing and has contributed to several periodicals. He and his wife, Carol, have two grown children and reside in Olathe, Kansas. Make plans now to join us for a special Sunday.

Good Friday Service
Friday, April 3rd, 7:00 pm
On this day the church commemorates Jesus' arrest, trial, crucifixion, suffering, death, and burial. Music, scripture and dramatic elements will help us remember the pain, humiliation, and suffering Christ endured as he journeyed to the cross.
Community Easter Egg Hunt 
Saturday, April 4th, 1:00 pm

  Bags of Easter eggs are still 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 29th? Your help is greatly appreciated!

  Mark your calendar for the Community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4th, beginning at 1:00 pm. This family event is for children through 6th grade and will begin with a telling of the Easter Story. Kids, be sure to bring a basket to gather eggs.
Resurrection Sunday
Sunday, April 5th
9:15 & 10:45 am Services
Join us for either morning worship service at 9:15 or 10:45 am Resurrection Sunday, April 5th, as we celebrate together the greatest day in history. Easter Sunday Celebration will be a morning filled with songs of worship, media presentations, baptism, drama and celebration. We look forward to worshiping with you!  Please note there will be no Sunday school and no Kids Church Easter Sunday morning. 
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If you would like to be baptized during either of the Easter Sunday morning services, please contact Pastor Chris Gilmore. 
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HFN Elections & Membership 
star The Church Board has nominated a candidate, and he and his family will be here Saturday, April 11th to meet our congregation. The following Sunday, April 12th, he will be preaching in both morning services. If the Lord leads through these encounters, and he desires to continue in the process, a Church vote will be announced and scheduled to call him to be our next senior pastor. More information will be announced as detailed plans are made.
ChurchElections Annual church elections will take place Sunday, April 12th & 19th, and Wednesday, April 15th. Voting will take place in the Lewis Family Life Center between and after Sunday services and before and after Wednesday's service. All members at Hutchinson First Church of the Nazarene 15 years and older are encouraged to vote.
star Church 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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Crisis Care Kits Now Being Collected
Due to the recent devastation caused by Cyclone Pam in the Vanuatu Islands, we are now receiving Crisis Care Kit items. Each kit should contain only the following items listed below and may be brought at your earliest convenience to the designated containers located in either the Garden Foyer or South Foyer.
* 1 Shampoo (12 to 18 oz.)       
* 2 Bars of Soap (Bath size or larger)
* 1 Toothpaste (4.0 to 6.4 oz.)  
* 3 Toothbrushes (in original package)
* 1 Box of Bandaids (30+)        
* 1 Fingernail clippers
* 1 Sturdy hair combs               
* 2 Hand towels
* 4 Pocket-sized pkgs. Kleenex  
* 1 Beanie Baby-sized stuffed toy
star  Missionary Service
Thursday, March 26th
7:00 pm at Hutchinson New Life Nazarene 
Don and Evie Gardner are serving as global missionaries with the Church of the Nazarene and reside in Nairobi, Kenya. Since 2001 Don has been serving as the Africa East Field Strategy Coordinator and oversees the work in Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Rwanda, Burundi, as well as Kenya. In 2013 he acquired the Horn of Africa including Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, Eritrea and 3 creative access countries. 
 - Don was ordained in 1989 on the Arizona District. He received his BA in religion from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. They served in Malawi for eleven years before going to Kenya. Evie received her BA from Mid America Nazarene University, then her Masters of Education at Africa Nazarene University. As East Africa Event Coordinator, she has been a mentor for many young adults, and leads two internationally attended Bible study fellowships. 
 - The Gardners have three married daughters, Amy, Erin, and Alissa and five granddaughters and one grandson.
star SchoolClothesGiveAway School Clothes Give Away
Saturday, May 30th
Spring is a great time to clean out those closets in search of clothing your children may have outgrown. Sizes 5T - 16 are now being collected for the annual School Clothes Give Away. Shirts/tops or shorts/pants may be brought to the designated container located in either foyer area (please no undergarments, shoes or socks). For more information please contact Kelly Love.
Marriage & Family Ministry 
star Art of Marriage Retreat
Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18
at Hutchinson First Church
  ArtOfMarriageWebSm - 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.
 - 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.
 - If you are interested in volunteering to help with the event please contact Kelli Fure.
star Marriage & Family Advisory Council
Initial Informational Luncheon Meeting
Sunday, April 26th at 12:15 pm
A new Marriage & Family Council will soon be developed to help give direction to HFN Marriage & Family Ministry. The purpose of the council would be to help with one-on-one marriage mentoring, marriage seminars, and working with couples as teachers. If you would be interested in participating in this council, email Dr. Mark Glover or the church office or call the church office at 620.662.1283.
PrimeTimer's District Banquet
starFriday, April 24th at 6:00 pm
Wichita First Church
This year's PrimeTimers Banquet will be held at Wichita First Church of the Nazarene, 1400 E. Kellogg, on Friday, April 24th. 
Ben and Jon Burchfield will be entertaining us with their music, storytelling and comedy play. This highly recruited Dove Award Duo was nominated for the best instrumentalist CD. 
star Make your reservation by Sunday, April 12th, at the Garden Foyer Welcome Center. Tickets for the event are $13.00 per person. For more information contact Pastor Bones Nay at 620.708.1642.
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Christ's Care Preschool Open Enrollment
Register Here Now
Open enrollment has begun for the 2015-16 Christ's Care Preschool school year. Openings are now available for all sessions.
star Monday/Wednesday/Friday Morning Sessions for 4/5 year olds meet from 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Cost is $100 per month. Non-refundable enrollment fee - $50 payable at registration.
star Tuesday/Thursday Morning Sessions for 3/4 year olds meet from 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Cost is $80 per month. Non-refundable enrollment fee - $50 payable at registration.
star Tuesday/Thursday Afternoon Sessions for 3-5 year olds meet from 12:30 - 3:00 pm. Cost is $80 per month. Non-refundable enrollment fee - $50 payable at registration.
star For more information contact Melissa Marcum at 620.662.1283.

NYC 2015 Payment Due Today
The March payment of $125 per student for NYC 2015 is due today. If you need an account balance please get in touch with Joni Blosser.
Kansas Xtreme
Registration Forms Due Tonight
star Cost is $30 per person.
star Students interested in team sports or group activities need to sign-up tonight.
star Each participant has to meet the attendance rule (attend 5 of the 6 Mid-Week Gatherings leading up to the event ... some exceptions apply).
star Students can compete in up to 3 talent and 2 team events, but no more.
star Competitive categories are: 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 If you have questions, check with Pastor Josh or Joni Blosser. 
Spring Break Mission Trip
This Sunday, March 22nd
through Thursday, March 26th
Destination: San Antonio, Texas
All students participating in the Spring Break Mission Trip are to be at the church parking lot in time to load and leave this coming Sunday morning at 4:00 am. Students under 18 years of age must complete a waiver. Students 18 or over must complete an online waiver. Packing lists are available in Pastor Josh's office. We will return to Hutchinson on Thursday, March 26th, around 6:00 pm.
Spring Break Movie Night
Wednesday, March 25th
Student Ministry will host a Spring Break Movie Night next Wednesday, March 25th. In place of our regular gathering we'll have pizza upstairs beginning at 6:30 pm and start the movie God's Not Dead shortly after that. Students are encouraged to bring a friend!
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 3rd, at 7:00 pm
During this Lenten Season we have been following Jesus' journey to the cross so that we might better understand and appreciate the significance of Easter Sunday. The joy and celebration of Easter Sunday morning would not be ours today had the horrific and heart-wrenching events of Good Friday not happened. I hope you and your family will make time this year to be a part of HFN's Good Friday Service and that you will be intentional about remembering what God endured so that we might know Him and have true life!
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Upcoming Events
MAX @ MNU ... Thursday-Saturday, April 23-25
Worlds of Fun Trip ... Friday-Saturday, April 24-25
Graduation Sunday ... Sunday May 17
Senior High Camp ... June 5-8
NYC 2015... July 5-13
Middle School Camp ... July 27-30
Mission Trip ... Aug. 7-10 (ish)
News You Can Use

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

You are invited to a Come & Go Baby Shower for Ryan & Stefanie McCorkle on Sunday, March 29th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in Room 107. The couple is expecting their first child (a boy) and are registered at WalMart. 

Church League Softball: Spring is just around the corner and church league softball is getting geared up for a fun season. There will be teams for men, women and kids of all ages. If you are interested in playing or coaching softball please contact Roy McFarland at 662.7855. Games will begin in mid-May.

Communities That Care Mentors Needed: Every year students in Hutchinson Elementary Schools request mentors. Currently, there are over 50 students on the wait list for a mentor. Would you be willing to spend 30 minutes a week being a friend to an elementary student? Would you like to help improve their reading and social skills? Would you be the listening ear that so many children need in today's society? If you would like more information, please contact Lisa or Lori at Communities That Care at 620.615.4018.

Marge Smith, wife of former NMU President Curt Smith, passed away this past Sunday. Her funeral will be this Friday, March 20th, at 11:00 am at College Church of the Nazarene.

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.