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Weekly Newsletter                                                   July 8, 2015
July

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Call To Prayer, 4:30 pm
Bible Max Children's Ministry, 6:30 pm
No Go Culture Tonight due to NYC 2015
Praise 'N Prayer, 6:30 pm
Marriage Oneness, 6:30 pm
The Life of Moses, 6:30 pm
Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 pm
Festival Choir Rehearsal at Wichita First Church, 6:30 pm
Stepping Up Men's Study, 6:30 pm

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A.C.T.S. Preteen Trip Begins
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm

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A.C.T.S. Preteen Trip Concludes

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Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
Kansas District Assembly Opening Service (pre-service music begins), 6:30

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NMI Convention, 8:00 am
SDMI Convention, NYC 2015 Students Return
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 

  the Nazarene Clean Water Programs worldwide.

 

  the Kansas District Assembly and Services taking place next Sunday - Tuesday.

 

   Denise & Phil Anderson serving in South Africa.

 

   Greg & Marla Armstrong, serving in Commonwealth of Independent States.

 

   Rusty & Diane Robbins, serving with the JESUS Film Harvest partners (USA/Canada).

 

Roberto & Rhesa Rodriguez, serving with the Border Initiative (USA/Mexico).

 

   "We can be humble only when we know we are God's children, of infinite value and eternally loved."  - Madeleine L'Engle, American Author

Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Sunday July 12th
What happens when we truly follow Jesus? Join us this coming Sunday as Pastor Kent Pedersen shares Part 2 of the Essentials Sermon Series in a message entitled Becoming a Championship Church this coming Sunday. 
star  9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
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Preteen A.C.T.S. Trip
This Thursday - Saturday, July 9th - 11th
Students attending the ACTS Preteen Trip will leave from the church this Thursday morning. Students and their parents are invited to help work on community projects in the Kansas City area, tour MNU and have a day of fun and relaxation after all our hard work is complete.
Special Guests
Voices of Praise
This Coming Sunday, July 12th
During Both Morning Services
Make plans now to join us for special guests Voices of Praise from MidAmerica Nazarene University on Sunday, July 12th. Voices of Praise consist of 8 vocalists who will also be sharing during the general sessions at the Kansas District Assembly, July 12th - 14th.
Kansas District Assembly
This Coming Sunday - Tuesday
July 12th - 14th
Wichita First Church of the Nazarene
star Join us for a great time of celebration and vision casting at our Annual District Assembly held at Wichita First Church of the Nazarene, 1400 E. Kellogg, in Wichita.
star Opening Service Sunday, July 12th will begin with a Praise Service at 6:30 pm led by our Hispanic congregations, followed by worship with Pastor Ryan Gage and Pastor Jim Bond's first district report. This year's theme will be "The Harvest Is Ripe!"

Transportation to Sunday Night's Service will be available and will depart from the church parking lot at 5:00 pm. If you are interested in riding the church van please contact Ramona Shepherd at 663.6003.

star Monday Schedule, July 13th
Rod & Sarah Reed
8:30 am - NMI Convention with special guest Rod Reed, global missionary in Kenya, Africa.
12:00 pm - NMI Luncheon by reservation only by July 1st. The district will be honoring Ron and Sara Willard for their years of service on the Kansas District during the luncheon on Monday. A love offering will be taken during the NMI Convention to help them as they serve as Area Coordinators in Swaziland, Africa for the next year.
2:00 pm - SDMI Convention
Dr. David Graves
7:00 pm - Evening Assembly with guest speaker Dr. David Graves
star Tuesday Schedule, July 14th
8:30 am - District Assembly
7:00 pm - Ordination Service with Dr. David Graves
star Childcare and Kids Activities will be provided for children through 5th Grade. Please register your children here.
Click here for detailed information concerning the Kansas District Assembly.
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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 currently 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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2015-16 Release Forms
It's already time to update our Annual Release Forms. Thanks to those of you who have taken time to complete them. For those who haven't, please tend to this immediately.
NYC 2015
July 5-13, 2015 
Please keep the following students and sponsors in your prayers as they attend and travel home from Lexington, Kentucky: Josh Augustine, Darrian Beauchamp, Wes Calvert, Kalin Coffey, Taylor Coffey, Jacob Decker,
Sam Decker, Lane Dimitt, LuAnn Dixon, Andrew Hall, Baylee Hyler,
Dalton Johnson, Juliet Lane, Jewel Mann, Lucy Mann, Gretchen Nisly,
Raegan Pedersen, Noah Starkey, Reagan Stuart, Josh Turner, Lane Wyatt, Mac Wyatt, Joni Blosser, Scott Mann, T Mann, Josh Moore,
and Stacy Moore.
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Thursday Activity
Thursday, July 9th: Please note there will be NO Thursday Activity this week due to NYC 2015. Make plans now to join us for next week's activity on July 16th, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Middle School Summer Camp
Monday - Thursday, July 27 - 30
Wheat State Camp in Augusta, KS
Deadline to register for this year's Middle School Summer Camp is next Wednesday, July 15th. Stop by the Chapel upstairs and pick up your form, or download a form here. All students who have finished the 6th grade through those who have completed the 8th grade are invited to attend. Cost is $140 per person.
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Sign Up in Upstairs Chapel
Friday - Monday, August 7-10 
My Father's House Ministry in Paola, Kansas will be the destination for our Summer Mission Trip. All 9th - 12th grade students are invited to participate. We'll leave Friday morning, August 7th, and return Monday evening, August 10th. Mission projects will take place Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon. On Monday we will spend the day at Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City before returning home. Estimated cost per student: $125. Sign up in Upstairs Chapel. For more information contact Pastor Josh. 
Tents Needed 
While we are serving with My Father's House Ministry we will be sleeping in 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.
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Go Culture Time Change 
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Please pick up your students at 8:00 pm following the Go Culture Gathering each Wednesday.
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Upcoming Events
... NYC ... July 5-13
... Middle School Camp ... July 27-30
... Mission Trip ... August 7-10 (ish)
...B2S Night...August 19th
News You Can Use

Congratulations to Dylan and Emily Wray on the birth of their firstborn, Brogan Clifford, born on Monday, June 29th at 9:17 am. Brogan weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth. Congratulations to grandparents, Cliff and Jan Wray, and to the many extended family members.

Together with their parents, Micaela Rae Ensz and Louden Andrew Dimitt request the honor of your presence at their marriage on Saturday, July 25th at 7:00 pm at the Doskocil Farm, 5101 South McNew Road in Hutchinson. Dinner and reception to follow. Please rsvp at: theknot.com/us/dimittwedding.

Church League Softball Schedules: .

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.