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Weekly Newsletter                                                March 25, 2015
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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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KNYI Extreme Registration, 2:30 pm

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Celebrate Recovery, 9:00 am

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Palm Sunday 
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
One Accord, 6:00 pm
McCorkle Baby Shower, 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: 
 

    those being treated and recovering from Dengue Fever in Tonga Islands.

 

   those affected by the devastation of Tropical Cyclone "Pam" in the South Pacific.


  the expansion of the coffee shop ministry in the United Kingdom.

  those affected by flooding in Malawi, Mozambique, and Madagascar on the African Region.
  
  Milton and Olga Gay, serving in Guatemala.

   Manuel and Lidia Lima, serving in Brazil.

   Wilmar and Jessica Rojas, serving in Argentina.

   Esdras and Scarlet Jiminez, serving in Ecuador.

   David and Sylvia Potter, serving in Vanuatu

  "Faith is the deliberate confidence in the character of God, whose ways you may not understand at this time." -Oswald Chambers, Scottish minister 
Quick Links

 

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Palm Sunday Worship
Sunday, March 29th
Dr. Bob Broadbooks will be our special guest for both services this Sunday. Dr. Bob is currently the Director of the USA/Canada Mission/Evangelism BroadbooksWebSmRight Department headquartered in Kansas City. Previously he served as Tennessee District Superintendent, and pastor to four churches, including Hutchinson First Church. He and his wife, Carol, have two grown children and reside in Olathe, Kansas.
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Plastic 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!


Memorial Easter Lilies EasterMemorialLilyWebSmMemorial 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 this coming 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.
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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HFN Senior Pastor Candidate
& Elections
star Meet & Greet Saturday, April 11th
7:00 pm in the Lewis Family Life Center
Make plans now to join us in the Lewis Family Life Center on Saturday, April 11th, beginning at 7:00 pm to meet our senior pastor candidate and family. Bring your favorite pie and enjoy a time of fellowship. District Superintendent Pastor Jim Bond will also facilitate a Q & A time.
Please RSVP here if you will be attending the Meet & Greet. Also, please indicate what flavor of pie you will be bringing.
On 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.
 District Superintendent Pastor Jim Bond has requested to please submit in writing any questions you may want to ask the pastoral candidate to the church office by Wednesday, April 8th. Pastor Jim will facilitate the Q & A portion of our evening.
ChurchElections Annual church elections will take place Sunday, April 12th & 19th, and Wednesday, April 15th. Voting for Church Board, NMI Council, District Assembly Delegate and NMI Convention Delegate will take place in the Lewis Family Life Center between and after Sunday services and before and after Wednesday's service. (Please note there will be separate voting for the pastoral vote later in April.) All members at Hutchinson First Church of the Nazarene 15 years and older are encouraged to vote.
Children's Ministry
star Kids Camp 2015
Early Bird Registration Deadline May 1st
Register Online Here
Junior Camp, July 20-23 (for kids who have completed 4th - 6th grades) EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $135 per camper for those who have paid by May 1st (includes church scholarship for HFN students).
Primary Camp, July 23-25 (for kids who have completed K - 3rd grades) EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $110 per camper for those who have paid by May 1st (includes church scholarship for HFN students).
Register now at www.ksnazkids.org. All forms and information are available on website.
Worker Applications and payment of $30 must be postmarked by June 1, 2015.
Questions? Check out the website at www.ksnazkids.org, or contact Pastor Mark.
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Backstage with the Bible
June 1-4 & 7
Children will have a great time learning the books of the Bible, the Ten Commandments, and how to be saved by grace through faith...and that's all just in the first few minutes of singing each day! Each VBS session clearly presents the gospel of Jesus Christ while having as much fun as possible.
Lots of helpers are needed to lead student groups. Won't you consider being a part of this year's VBS? Contact Janice at 899-0188 for more information.
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.
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Crisis Care Kits Now Being Collected
Crisis Care Kits are now being collected to help aid those recovering from Cyclone Pam in the Vanuatu Islands. Each kit should contain only the following items and may be brought at your earliest convenience to the designated containers located in either the Garden Foyer or South Foyer.
Shampoo (12 to 18 oz.), Bar Soap (Bath size or larger), Toothpaste (4.0 to 6.4 oz.), Toothbrushes (in original package), Bandaids (30+), Fingernail clippers, Sturdy hair combs, Hand towels, Pocket-sized pkgs. Kleenex.
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Tomorrow Night at 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.
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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.
Women's Ministry
star Tuesday Evening Ladies Bible Study
Restless by Jennie Allen
Beginning Tuesday, April 14th
7:00 pm in Room 107
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. To register for this 8 week study please contact Kristin Gilmore.
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Growing in the Grace of Gratitude by Dr. David Jeremiah
Beginning Thursday, April 2nd
7:00 pm in Room 309
Growing in the Grace of Gratitude is Dr. David Jeremiah's exposition of the biblical premise that it is possible to live a life of gratitude - regardless! If you would like to enjoy more of the grace of gratitude, this study guide is for you. Contact Jan Clark if you would like to participate in this study.
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.

Spring Break Movie Night
Tonight at 6:30 pm
Student Ministry will host a Spring Break Movie Night tonight beginning at 6:30 pm. Join us upstairs for pizza and the movie God's Not Dead. 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 this coming 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.

Free Family Health Fair: The public is invited to the Free Family Health Fair this 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.