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Weekly Newsletter - Revised                                         June 3, 2015
June

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VBS, 9:00 am
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
That The World May Know: Walk As Jesus Walked, 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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VBS, 9:00 am
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm

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Senior High Camp, students leave the church at 8:00 am

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Ensz/Dimitt Wedding Shower, 2:00 pm

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Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 10:45 am
Women's Council Meeting, 4:00 pm
Pastor Kent Pedersen Installation Service, 6:00 pm

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Senior High Camp Students return, 5:00 pm

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

   the tens of thousands of orphaned children who live in Ukraine, too often living in substandard conditions.

 

  the people of Burundi. Last month, more than 100,000 people fled the country because of unrest (according to the BBC).


   Nazarenes who minister in the 10/40 Window countries. The Joshua Project defines the 10/40 Window as a rectangular area of North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia approximately 10 degrees north and 40 degrees north latitude. The 10/40 Window has a high concentration of people groups considered to be unreached with the Gospel.

   "Units of prayer combined, like drops of water, makes an ocean which defies resistance."
-E.M. Bounds (1835-1913), American minister and writer


 

Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Prayer & Praise Service, 9:15 am
VBS Celebration Sunday June 7th, 10:45 am
star 9:15 am Service this coming Sunday will be a special time of Prayer & Praise. We will focus on special needs of the church and community and share an extended time of worship through Scripture reading and music. 
star During the 10:45 service our children will be sharing songs, scripture and important lessons from the week of Vacation Bible School. You are sure to be blessed! Looking forward to worshiping with you. Please note there will be no Kids Church this Sunday.
star  9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
Missions Ministry
Crisis Care Kits Now Being Collected
Through Sunday, June 7th
Contributions will be received through this coming Sunday, June 7th for Crisis Care Kits. Any of the following items may be placed in the designated containers in either foyer area. 
Shampoo (12 to 18 oz.)
Toothpaste (4.0-6.4 oz.)
Toothbrushes (in original package)
Band-Aids (30+)
Fingernail clippers
Sturdy hair combs
Pocket-sized packages of tissues
Senior Pastor Installation Service
Sunday, June 7th at 6:00 pm 
in the Sanctuary
Pastor Jim Bond, District Superintendent, invites you to come share in the Installation Service of Rev. Kent Pedersen. This service will be a special time for the HFN congregation, as well as Pastors from our sister Nazarene churches, to pray for God's leading and wisdom for this new season of ministry.
star Make plans now to join us for a time of fellowship, refreshments and a gift card shower at the conclusion of the service. Feel free to bring gift cards of your favorite restaurants and shops to welcome the Pedersen's to our church family and community.
star  Pastor Kent's first Sunday in the pulpit will be Sunday, June 14th.
Marriage Oneness: Closeness for a Lifetime
Wednesdays Beginning June 10th
6:30 pm in Room 106
Oneness. It's where you and me become we. But oneness doesn't just happen. Couples make it happen. And it can deepen over the lifetime of a marriage. Join us for this 8 week marriage video-based sessions facilitated by Dr. Mark Glover each Wednesday at 6:30 pm in Room 106.
IF: Gathering - 
Women's Weekend 2015 
Saturday, June 13th, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday, June 14th-12:30  - 4:30 pm 
in the Theater
Join us for this 2 day gathering as we seek to make God known in our lives, homes and community! IF:Gathering seeks to gather, equip, and unleash women to live out God's calling on their lives. We are a generation of women that believes God at His Word, that He called us to our places, and will use us for His glory and for the good of His people. 
star The cost is $25 and will include two meals on Saturday. Sunday lunch will be a pot luck so please bring a dish to share!
star To register please sign up at either Welcome Center. For more information please contact Ashley Gage.
Nazarene Community Worship
Sunday, June 14th at 6:00 pm 
in the Sanctuary
Mark your calendar now to join us on Sunday, June 14th at 6:00 pm at Hutchinson First Church. All Hutchinson Nazarene churches are invited to participate in this night of praise and worship.
Sunbergs Speaking at 
Hutchinson Bethany Church
Sunday, June 21st, at 6:00 pm
408 N Kent Road in Hutchinson
Jay & Teanna Sunberg will be sharing at Hutchinson Bethany Church of the Nazarene at 6:00 pm on Sunday, June 21st. 
star The Sunberg's live in Budapest, Hungary and serve as missionaries in the Central Europe Field, which is a culturally, linguistically, and religiously diverse blend of 11 countries. 
star Jay recently finished his DMin from NTS and is the Field Strategy Coordinator for the Central Europe Field. His role creates the opportunity to resource and encourage missionaries and national pastors on the field.  He is passionate for discipleship training. 
star Teanna serves as the Field Theological Education coordinator and has a passion for teaching and writing in the area of missiology. The Sunbergs have four daughters who attend a Christian International school.
Igniting a Passion to Pray
Ladies Bible Study 
Monday Evenings, June 22 - July 27
7:30 - 9:00 pm
in Room 107
'Igniting a Passion to Pray' - Mondays, June 22 - July 27 from 7:30 until 9:00 pm. This study is for Moms who want to learn to pray more effectively and with more confidence. Cost - $10. For more information email Kelli Fure or call 620-694-4054. 
Gilmore Farewell Reception
Sunday, June 28
4:00 - 6:00 pm in the Garden Foyer
Join us in the Garden Foyer on Sunday, June 28th, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm for a Come & Go Farewell Reception for Pastor Chris, Kristin, Maggie and Judah Gilmore.  In appreciate of their service, we will receive a special love offering for them and have a time of prayer for the Gilmore's in our worship services on Sunday, June 28th. There will be a card basket available for you to bring a card or leave a message for the family at the reception or you may send cards of appreciation to the Gilmore's at 801 W. 25th. Pastor Chris and his family have served our church these past 6 years and will assume his new responsiblities as Senior Pastor at Corbin, Kentucky next month.
New Small Group Begins This Summer 
A new small group will be meeting for 6 weeks this summer. The study will be Rick Warren's video series, Transformed - How God Changes Us. Like Paul from the New Testament, you, too, may know that you are not yet who God wants you to be (Philippians 3:12). In this series, Pastor Rick shares the steps that will help you move forward toward your goal of being transformed into Christ-likeness in every area of your life: Spiritual, Physical, Mental, Emotional, Relational, Financial and Vocational. Please contact Greg or Tammy Hoskinson by email or by phone at 620.474.9574 if you are interested in participating.
Celebrate America
Sunday, July 5th
Morning Services at 9:15 am and 10:45 am
star Join us for worship and fellowship at our 9:15 am service on Sunday, July 5th. A special patriotic moment will be highlighted during the service.
star Join the Festival Choir and Orchestra during the 10:45 am service as we celebrate our great nation through familiar patriotic tunes and tribute songs.
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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.

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Time Change
starReminder...the new wrap-up time for our Mid-Week Gatherings is now 8:00 pm and no longer 8:30.  
Hand Towels Received
Today is the Deadline
The deadline to bring any new hand towels for Crisis Care Kits is TODAY. There is a designated container upstairs in the Youth Chapel.
Missions Offering
Contributions are still being collected to help raise $2,000 for a motorcycle for our Nazarene Missionaries in Nepal. This would be a great opportunity for students to share some of their own (not mom & dad's) wealth with God and others.
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Thursday Activity - June 4th
Thursday Afternoon, June 4th
Dale & Kelly Love's farm
All students are invited to spend the afternoon playing outdoor games at Dale & Kelly Love's farm. Be sure to wear shoes (no flip-flops), as we will be playing on top of hay bales. Late-comers can come on out on their own, 14010 W. Cable Lake Rd., Partridge. We will be back at the church at 5:00 for parent pick up.
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Senior High Summer Camp
Departure: This Friday, June 5th, at 8:00 am. Please be at HFN by 7:45.
Return: Monday, June 8th, by 5:00 pm.
Destination: Camp Table Rock - 2079 Peninsula Drive, Shell Knob, MO 65747 - (417) 858-9222
Meal money will be needed for the to & from camp.
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Sunday, June 7th
Please note this coming Sunday our Small Groups will not be meeting (including the Parents Of Teens class). Many of our high school students will be gone to camp, and the 10:45 service will feature the Vacation Bible School Celebration. 
Summer Schedule
Please note that the new wrap up time for our Mid-Week Gatherings will be 8:00 pm. 
star 2015 Summer Schedules are now available upstairs in the Chapel area. Please note their will be NO Go Culture Gatherings July 8/9, or July 29/30. 
star $2 meals will resume Wednesday, August 19th.
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Upcoming Sunday Morning Small Group Topics
For the summer, we are modifying our Normal Sunday Morning Small Group format. 
star For the first 5-6 Sundays, we will splitting into 2 groups (instead of our normal 5). Stacy Moore will be facilitating one group and the topic of conversation will be Sex & Dating.  Pastor Josh Moore will be teaching the second group and our topic of discussion will be Hard Questions About God and Faith. Students will have the option to choose which group they want to be in. 
star Parents, please be encouraged these next few weeks to ask your students what was talked about and use our Sunday morning conversations as means to help your students process why they believe what they believe and why they should have certain standards and convictions. I'd love to chat or grab coffee or whatever if I can be of any help to you as you talk with your student(s).
Tents Needed
For our summer mission trip this year, we will be going to Paola, KS and partnering with an organization called My Father's House. Paola is a smaller town about 45 minutes south of Kansas City. Our lodging is going to be tents. If you have a tent that sleeps 4 or more people that you would be willing to allow our Student Ministry to use, we would love to borrow it. Please contact Pastor Josh for more information.
Final NYC Payment
It's time for NYC balances to be paid in full! If you still have an outstanding balance, please email Joni or Pastor Josh and we can let you know what you still owe.
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Upcoming Events
... Camp Table Rock ... June 5-8
... NYC ... July 5-13
... Middle School Camp ... July 27-30
... Mission Trip ... August 7-10 (ish)
...B2S Night...August 19th
News You Can Use

You are invited to a Bridal Shower for Micaela Ensz and Louden Dimitt this Saturday, June 6th, at 2:00 pm in the South Foyer. The couple is registered at Target, WalMart & Kohl's. Please RSVP to Virginia Dimitt or 200.8924 by this Friday, June 5th.

Are You CPR or AED Certified? We would like to update the list of those in our congregation that are trained in CPR and AED use with our Automatic External Defibrillator so they may be called upon during an emergency. If you are trained and are willing to have your name posted with our AED unit, please contact the church office. The AED is stored in the Usher's Closet in the corridor of the Sanctuary.

Church League Softball: It's not too late to sign up for this season's Church League Softball. Teams have been formed for kids, teens and adults. If you are interested please contact Roy McFarland at 662.7855 for more information or to get on a roster.

Registrations are now open for Women's Encounter, June 12-14, and Men's Encounter, July 10-12.

Community School of Hutchinson is an interdenominational, private Christian elementary school that utilizes the expertise of qualified teachers who partner with parents in the educational process and training of their children. Log onto www.communityschoolhutch.com or call 663.9597 for more information.

Family moving and would like to see their 42" long Baldwin organ with foot pedals go to a good home. The organ plays as an organ or piano. Very good condition. Very reasonably priced. If you are interested please contact Jerry Gough at 662.9125.