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Weekly Newsletter                                                April 1, 2015
April

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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
The Life of Moses, 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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Good Friday
Church Office Closed M.O.P.S., 9:00 am

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Children's Ministry Egg Hunt, 1:00 pm

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Easter Sunday 
Worship Service, 9:15 am
Worship Service, 10:45 am

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Celebrate Recovery Ladies Group, 6:00 pm

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Minister & Mates Retreat Begins
Ladies Bible Study, 9:00 am
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 

    safe water, food, and shelter for tens of thousands of Vanuatu islanders. 

 

   those in Eurasia who will serve in the short-term, cross-cultural missions program called "M-Power".


  the LEX 2 year discipleship ministry on the Asia-Pacific Region's Sealands Field.

  those participating in the 365M program.
  
  Sheena Li, serving in Papua New Guinea.

   Danilo and Emily Aguilar, serving in the Azores.

   Clark and Connie Armstrong, serving in the Philippines.

  "Faith comes from looking at God, not at the mountain." - Bill Hybels, American pastor
Quick Links

 

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Easter Sunday Worship
Sunday, April 5th
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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Good Friday Service
This 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 
This Saturday, April 4th, 1:00 pm
Join us in the Sanctuary this Saturday, April 4th, at 1:00 pm for the telling of the Easter Story. All children through 6th grade and their parents are invited to join us. Kids, be sure to bring a basket to gather eggs.
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All Easter Lily Memorials will be noted in the worship folder this coming Sunday. Please feel free to take a plant of your choosing home with you following either morning service. 
Community Egg Hunt
Thank you for your great response to filling eggs for the Community Egg Hunt. Over 5,000 eggs have been readied for this event. You may still return your filled eggs tonight or through Friday.
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Pie-palooza Meet & Greet
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7:00 pm in the Lewis Family Life Center
Make plans now to join us as we fellowship together on Saturday, April 11th at 7:00 pm in the Lewis Family Life Center. Childcare will be provided for children birth - 3.
Please RSVP here if you will be attending the Meet & Greet. Also, if you can bring a pie, please indicate what kind you would like to bring when you sign up.
District Superintendent Pastor Jim Bond will facilitate a Question & Answer time during our time together. If you would like to submit a question to ask our candidate, please fill out the question card located at either Welcome Center and return it to the church office by Wednesday, April 8th.
On Sunday, April 12th, our pastoral candidate 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.
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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
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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
Age 5 - completed 6th grade
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.
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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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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.
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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.
Discipleship Ministries
The Life of Moses
Come dig into God's Word by reading and discussing the Life of Moses as we see him in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. This new study will begin Wednesday, April 8th at 6:30 pm in Room 107. Anyone is welcome to join us. For more details contact Kelli Fure.
PrimeTimer's District Banquet
starFriday, April 24th at 6:00 pm
Wichita First Church
Make your reservation now at the Garden Foyer Welcome Center for this year's PrimeTimers Banquet to 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 Deadline to make your reservation is Sunday, April 12th. 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.

Good Friday Service
This Friday, April 3rd, at 7:00 pm
Join us this Friday night at 7 pm in the Sanctuary to remember and reflect on the significance of what Jesus did for us through his death on the cross.
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Easter Sunday Service
This Sunday, April 5th
If your family doesn't already have plans to attend church this Sunday, join us at HFN!  We'll host 2 identical services, one at 9:15 & the other at 10:45.
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MAX @ MNU
Thursday - Saturday, April 23-25
Event Dates: Thursday-Saturday April 23-25 (we'll leave mid-morning and be home mid-afternoon)
... $135 for participants
... $115 for spectators
... $65 to go to Worlds of Fun (Fri./Sat.)
... Registration forms are due NEXT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH!!!
... Any one is eligible to compete in events that are offered at MAX but weren't at Xtreme.
... Registration forms are available at the back of the chapel.
... WOF peeps need to sign-up at the back of the chapel.
Kansas Xtreme Results
Please click here for results of 2015 Kansas Xtreme. Students will be recognized in service on either April 12th or 19th.  
Help Needed
Saturday, April 11th
Help is needed on Saturday morning, April 11th, doing some landscape work that was sold at our auction fundraiser.  If your student is available to help, please let me know or have them sign up at the back of the chapel.
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Student Accounts
As of this morning, our Student Accounts are completely up to date. If you want to check the balance of your student's account, see where you're at for NYC, etc..., please send Joni Blosser an email at joniblosser@gmail.com and she'll let you know!
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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.

Please note that the Church Office will be closed this Friday, April 3rd for Good Friday recognition. We will resume regular office hours on Monday, April 6th.

That The World May Know Series: Walk As Jesus Walked -Beginning tonight, April 1st, Pastor Randall Harrell will begin a new Faith Lessons dvd series hosted by Ray Vander Laan. Anyone is welcome to participate. The class begins at 6:30 pm in Room 106.

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.