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Weekly Newsletter                                                   August 5, 2015
August

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Call To Prayer, 4:30 pm
Prayer 'N Praise, 6:30 pm
Bible Max for Kids, 6:30 pm
Marriage Oneness, 6:30 pm
The Life of Moses, 6:30 pm
Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 pm
Go Culture Student Ministry, 6:30 pm 
Stepping Up Men's Study, 6:30 pm

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Student Mission Trip participants depart, 6:00 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm

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HCC Football Feed, 7:00 pm

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Adam Ramos/Mandy Zeka Come & Go Bridal Shower, 1:00 pm

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Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
One Accord, 6:00
Student Mission Trip participants return, 9:00 pm

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PrimeTimer's Breakfast Fellowship, 8:00 am

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Church Board Meeting, 7:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 

  the young people who attended the Armenia NYC to continue to hold high the banner of Christ, no matter the outside pressures that they face.

 

   our brothers and sisters in Taiwan as they follow God in making Christlike disciples in their nation.

 

  those in Venezuela as they face heavy rains in areas that are already saturated from recent storms.

 

   the Rest Stop Ministry as they open their doors to a new facility in Tennessee next month. Rest Stop is a place of restoration for victims of human trafficking.

 

   the people of South Sudan in the midst of violence and deprivation.

 

   "Keep looking in the right direction in everything you do; this is so important. Keep
looking up and kneeling down." - Corrie Ten Boom (1892-1983), Dutch author, speaker, and concentration camp survivor

Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Sunday August 9th
Pastor Kent Pedersen will share Part 6 and final message of the Essentials Sermon Series in a message entitled The Essential Ingredient - Love. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday for worship and fellowship.
star  9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Promotion Sunday
This Coming Sunday, August 9th
All Sunday School children should meet in the Kids Theatre this coming Sunday at 9:15 for the Promotion Sunday Celebration. Children will be introduced to their new teachers for the coming school year. Donuts and juice will be provided.
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PrimeTimers Breakfast Fellowship 
Next Monday, August 10th
The monthly PrimeTimer's Breakfast Fellowship will be next Monday, August 10th, beginning at 8:00 am at the Downtown Sampler Restaurant in the First National Bank Building. This is a perfect opportunity for our senior adults to fellowship and encourage one another while sharing a delicious meal. Make plans now to join us. For more information contact Pastor Bones Nay at 620.708.1642.
Clean Up Days 
Monday & Thursday, August 10th & 13th
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Your help would be greatly appreciated as we get items boxed up and organized in a couple of areas of the church. Come for an hour or the entire time. There will be opportunities for everyone to serve no matter the skill set and age level. Contact Pastor Ryan or the Church Office for more information.
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Festival Choir Rehearsal Resumes
Next Wednesday, August 12th
6:30 pm
Choir rehearsal will begin again after a brief summer hiatus. Rehearsals start back up next Wednesday, August 12th, at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary. We are looking for singers of all ages, 16 years of age and older. If you enjoy singing and would like to honor God by using your musical abilities in the choir, now would be a great time to give it a try. For more information you may contact Pastor Ryan.
Kids Bible Quiz Kick Off
Sunday, August 16th
Immediately Following Morning Services
Rooms 305 & 306
Calling all 1st - 6th grade kids...Bible Quizzing is a fun way to learn God's Word. This year we will be studying the Old Testament books of Joshua, Judges, & Ruth. There will be a Bible Quiz Kick Off Meeting for students and their parents immediately following services on Sunday, August 16th in Room 305 & 306. We'll eat a pizza lunch, play a couple of Minute-To-Win-It games, hand out schedules and supplies and fill out registration forms. Please RSVP by August 15th at noon to Randy or Julie Cunday in person or through email.
Back To School Sunday
Sunday, August 23rd
We will be praying for students of all ages and educators as we prepare for another awesome school year! Join us in either morning worship service at 9:15 or 10:45 am for this meaningful time.
All Church BBQ Dinner
Sunday, August 30th
12:30 - 3:30 pm
Inflatables/Motorcycle Fun Ride/Car Show
Plans are underway for a great afternoon of food, fellowship and fun! Make sure to mark your calendar to join us on Sunday, August 30th, immediately following our morning services. We'll enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch hosted by our Celebrate Recovery and Marriage Ministries in the Lewis Family Life Center. There will be inflatables for the children, a motorcycle fun ride for motorcycle enthusiasts, and a car show on the grounds.
star Those households whose last name begins with A-L are asked to please bring a salad or vegetable. Those whose last name begins with M-Z are asked to please bring a dessert. We look forward to seeing you!
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2015-16 M.O.P.S. 
Registration Now Underway
Meetings are the first and third Fridays of each month, from October 2nd through May 20th, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at First Church of the Nazarene. Childcare is provided. Cost is $37.50/semester. Come join us as we travel through motherhood together and find our identity hidden in Christ. 
star For more information concerning M.O.P.S., or if you would like to participate in M.O.P.S., please contact Larissa Hawkinson, MOPS Coordinator, at 620.200.5746 or click here.
Church at the Fair 
Sunday, September 20th
10:00 am  
Mark your calendar now to join us for our 6th Annual Church at the Fair Worship Service. We will worship at the Bretz and Young Law Arena on the Kansas State Fairgrounds on Sunday, September 20th. Service begins at 10:00 am with pre-service at 9:30 am. Invite your family and friends to join you for church and then enjoy the rest of the day at the fair!!
star Tickets are free and will be available soon. You are encouraged to purchase your tickets if possible. 
star Church at the Fair Music CD is also available at each Welcome Center. Stop by soon and pick up a cd that will feature the worship music for our service at the Fair. CD's are free and available to everyone.
Laundry Love 
First Tuesday of Each Month
star Our First Laundry Love Evening: God really provided every need and we met some amazing people. It's exciting to know that people in the community are hearing about this and that there is response from those in need already. We were thanked multiple times and were told how it was such a blessing that we were doing this. I am truly amazed at how God has gone before us in this mission and the overwhelming love from people in the church and community. It was a great first month of LL and I feel like a great deal was learned of what else we can use and do for others next time. We were able to help with 18 loads of laundry plus dryers. 
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star Your contributions of quarters, liquid laundry detergent and dryer sheets will go a long way in extending the love of Christ to those in need. We are working in cooperation with the owners of Giant Laundry, 430 N Adams, to offer supplies for up to 5 free loads of laundry per family to anyone who might come to the laundromat from 7:00 - 9:00 pm on the first Tuesday evening of each month. 
star You may bring your quarters to the Garden Foyer Welcome Center on Sundays or to the church office anytime during the week. Liquid laundry detergent/dryer sheets may be left in the laundry basket in the Garden Foyer. Contributions can also be brought to Giant Laundry, 430 N Adams St, or Wray & Sons Roofing Main Office, 229 E 3rd.
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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.

MissionTrip
Summer Mission Trip
Click to download the necessary waivers and trip itinerary for the Kansas City Area Mission Trip. Also click for the Skyzone Trampoline Park online only waiver. 
star Students should bring these 4 important documents, as well as the $135 trip payment, by tonight if possible to expedite departure. Students can bring the forms/payment with them on Thursday if needed. If you have questions about any part of the trip, please contact Pastor Josh as soon as possible. 
star All documents are required for the trip.
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Teen Bible Quizzing Kickoff
Sunday, August 16th
Upstairs in Teen Area Following Morning Services 
Teen Bible Quizzing will kick off with an Informational Meeting for parents and students on Sunday, August 16th. Meet upstairs immediately following morning services. A pizza lunch will be provided. 
star Teen Quizzing is open to all students in 6th - 12th grade. Practices will be Sunday afternoons at 4:00 pm and Wednesday evenings at 5:30 pm. 
star To register or for more information contact Pat Turner.
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Coffee Bar Fundraiser
As an ongoing fundraiser, we will continue to host the Coffee Bars in the Garden and South Foyers on Sunday mornings. Any student within the Youth Ministry is welcome to sign-up to run them and earn a portion of the proceeds. Please let Pastor Josh know if you are interested.
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2nd Quarter Dillons Fundraiser Earnings
We have received the 2nd quarter proceeds check from Dillon's.  If you want your earnings to go into your student's account, please email Joni Blosser a copy of what you earned last quarter.
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Upcoming Events
... Mission Trip ... August 7-10
...B2S Night (Paint Party)...August 19
...Newsboys & For King & Country Concert @ Fair...September 16
...Church @ Fair...September 20
...KNYI Lock-In...November 6-7
News You Can Use

You are invited to a Come and Go Bridal Shower for Mandy Zeka and Adam Ramos this Saturday, August 8th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the Fireside Room. Since the couple will be moving shortly after their marriage and unable to take much luggage, you will be able to purchase a Norwex cleaning product at the party. There will also be a money tree available if you prefer to help toward purchasing household items.

The New Creation Candle is a representation of those who have recently accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior! Your HFN Family would like to celebrate and rejoice with those who have come to know Christ. As you pray and are used to help lead someone as they receive Christ, please contact the pastoral staff or Church Office so we can light the candle in their honor on Sunday.

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.

Encouragement for Adoptive and Foster Moms: There will be a time of prayer, testimonies, teaching and encouragement to adoptive and foster moms this Saturday, August 8th, from 6:30 - 8:00 at Crossroads Christian Church, 4310 N Monroe. Contact Annette Van Bruggen or Larissa Green to register or for more information.