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Weekly Newsletter                                              September 2, 2015
September

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Call To Prayer, 4:30 pm
Teen Bible Quiz Practice, 5:30 pm
Prayer 'N Praise, 6:30 pm
Bible Max for Kids, 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
Festival Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal, 6:30 pm

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Children's Council Meeting, 7:00 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm

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Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Children's Parent Meeting, 10:30 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
Children's Parent Meeting, 12:00 noon
Teen Bible Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
One Accord, 6:00 pm
epoch Small Group, 6:30 pm

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Church Office Closed for Labor Day Holiday

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Church Board Meeting, 7:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 
  the 3 families who lost all their belongings in a fire on the grounds of the Nazarene mission station in Papua New Guinea.

  the people who are affected by the fires in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and California.

  the new work to open in Greece in the summer of 2016.

  the leaders in South America who are trying to purchase property for an Extreme Nazarene Ministry site in Ibarra, Ecuador.

  Steve & Debbie Baker, United States Border Initiative.
 
   "Our life is full of brokenness-broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations. How can we live with that brokenness without becoming bitter and resentful except by returning again and again to God's faithful presence in our lives." - Henri Nouwen (1932-1996), Dutch writer and priest
Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Sunday August 30th
Check your priorities for Sunday morning and join us for Part 2 of Pastor Kent Pedersen's current sermon series entitled Priorities! We love to worship and fellowship with you and look forward to sharing this special time together!
star  9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
6th Annual Church at the Fair Service
Sunday, September 20th
10:00 am  
Invite your family and friends to join you for church at the 6th Annual Church at the Fair Service on Sunday, September 20th. We will worship at the Bretz and Young Law Arena on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Pre-service music begins at 9:30 and worship begins at 10:00 am. 
star Complimentary tickets are available on Sunday at either Welcome Center or at the church office during the week. You are welcome to use these tickets to invite unchurched friends and family.
star Although tickets are free, we are asking HFN members/attenders to consider purchasing the tickets they will need. Any contributions toward Church @ the Fair are greatly appreciated.
star Church at the Fair Music CD are now available at each Welcome Center. Stop by 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.
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Alabaster Offering
Sunday, September 27th
star The Story of Alabaster
In Matthew 26:6-13, is the story of a woman anointing Jesus' head with precious oil. He said of her gift, "I tell you the truth, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her." This is the scriptural basis for a ministry that has resulted in more than 7,500 Nazarene building projects globally. Just as the woman in scripture gave up something costly for her Lord, Nazarenes do without things they want but do not need. They then donate the items' cost equivalent to purchase mission buildings and land. Each year, Nazarenes express their gratitude to God by pouring out their Alabaster love gifts like the woman in the scripture passage. Pray for those people who live, learn, grow spiritually, and receive an education through your generous Alabaster giving.
star We will be receiving our Alabaster Offering during both morning services on Sunday, September 27th. Designated chests will be placed at the Welcome Center in the South Foyer and Garden Foyer. You may place your gifts in either of the chests or drop them in the offering during morning worship. Please be sure to designate "Alabaster" on your check or giving envelope.
Children's Ministry
star Parent Meeting
This Sunday, 
September 6th
in the Theatre at
10:30 am & 12:00 noon
All parents of children birth through 6th grade are asked to please attend one of the two identical Parent Information Meetings regarding Fall Children's Ministry events. Meet in the Theatre following either of the morning services this coming Sunday, September 6th.
star Kids Bible Quizzing
Please note there will be NO Kids Quizzing this coming Sunday, September 6th. For more information please contact Randy or Julie Cunday.
star Naz Night at the Fair
Wednesday, September 16th
Tickets for Naz Night at the Fair may still be purchased for $30 each. This price will include gate admission to the Fair and concert ticket. In concert on Wednesday, September 16th, will be The Newsboys and For King & Country. The deadline to purchase your tickets through the church is next Wednesday, September 9th. Please note that Naz Night @ the Fair will replace our regularly scheduled Bible Max for Wednesday, September 16th.
star Church @ the Fair
Sunday, September 20th
All children, K-6th grade, are encouraged to sing with us at Church @ the Fair Worship Service. We will be learning the song over the next several weeks (no extra rehearsals needed). T-shirts (same as last year) will be available and offered to your children at no cost. If you can help offset this cost, the shirts are approximately $7 each. Designate Kids Fair Shirt on your check or giving envelope and drop it in the offering plate or leave at the Garden Foyer Welcome Desk. To order a shirt click here.
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Begins Wednesday, September 23rd
Bible Max will officially start on Wednesday, September 23rd. A few more small group helpers are needed. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Mark.
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star Beth Moore LIVE
Intrust Arena in Wichita
Next Saturday, September 12th
Ladies attending the Beth Moore LIVE event - Just a reminder to please make sure you have your wristband and lunch voucher (if you purchased one) with you when leaving for the conference.
Transportation - For those interested in car pooling to Wichita, please meet at the church parking lot at 6:45 am to leave for Wichita at 7:00 am. 
Doors at Intrust Arena open at 8:30 am. All seating is general admission, and on a first come-first serve basis.
 Event begins at 9:30 am. You are welcome to pack a snack or shop the merchandise tables before the event begins.
star Ladies Bible Study 
Seamless by Angie Smith
Tuesdays, 9:00 - 11:00 am
in the Fireside Room
Starting Tuesday, September 22nd
Everything you need to piece together the people, places, and promises of the Bible. There's a seamless thread woven through every story in the Bible - a thread that connects its people, places, and promises in a whole new way. Ready to replace insecurity that holds you back and move forward with clarity and confidence in your understanding of Scripture? Join us for Seamless, a 7-session dvd Bible study by Angie Smith.
Cost: $15 for each study book.
To register or for more information on this study contact Ashley Gage.  
star Kansas District Ladies Retreat
Friday & Saturday, October 9th & 10th
10:00 am  
"No More Perfect" is the theme for this year's District Ladies Retreat to be held at the Doubletree Wichita Airport Hotel on Friday and Saturday, October 9th & 10th. Guest speaker is Jill Savage, author, speaker, founder and CEO of Hearts at Home.    
Friday's session includes Craft Fair, Door Prizes, Opening Session with Jill and Salon Time. 
A Breakfast Buffet will begin Saturday's session followed with 2 more sessions led by Jill.
  Music will be provided by Woodland Lakes Community Church. 
 Registration deadline: Friday, September 18th. 
 Registration forms and brochures are available at either Welcome Center. You can also register online here . 
Cost: Friday only $35/ Saturday only $35/ Both nights $60
Hotel Reservations: Doubletree Wichita Airport Hotel. $90 per room (4/room).
2015 Missions Gala 
Family Friendly Events Planned for Saturday, October 17th
star The Amazing Race 5K Run/Walk 
Highlands Golf Club at 10:30 am
Online Registration
The 2015 Missions Gala festivities will begin with The Amazing Race - a 5K Run/Walk through beautiful Highlands Golf Club, 922 Crazy Horse Road in Hutchinson. The race begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 17th. Pre-race packets may be picked up on Sunday, October 11th at the Garden Foyer Welcome Center between morning services or the morning of the race beginning at 9:45 am. Register to participate in the race, download liability waivers, make payment, and order t-shirts here. All proceeds from the race will go to purchase items for JESUS Film Harvest Partners Backpacks. Click for more information concerning the backpacks or JESUS Film Harvest Partners.
star Lunch Served at East Entrance - The Gala will be serving grilled hamburgers, salads, sides, drinks and dessert at the East Entrance to the building at noon. $3.00 per plate. All are welcome to join us for lunch.
star Fletcher Tink Guest Speaker - Following lunch Fletcher Tink, missionary from the Asia Pacific, will be sharing with us at 2:00 pm.
star Global Gala Game Show will follow in the Lewis Family Life Center. Lots of fun and interesting information all rolled into one fun Jeopardy-style game show! 
Come one, come all! Don't miss this
interactive, fun day of festivities!
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Christ's Care Preschool Open Enrollment
Register Here Now
A few openings are still available for both classes. First day of classes is Tuesday, September 8th.
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 For more information contact Melissa Marcum at 620.662.1283.
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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.
The Art of Marriage LIVE
Saturday, November 7th
at Hutchinson First Church
9:00 am - 4:30 pm  
The Art of Marriage LIVE is new and combines the Art of Marriage material with the Weekend to Remember experience, bringing live speakers right to our church who will bring encouragement, laughter, scriptural teaching, and hope to all who come. 
star Mark your calendar now for Saturday, November 7th. Guest speakers will be Bill & Pam Mutz from FamilyLife Ministries. Sessions cover topics of: God's Good Plan for Marriage, Overcoming Drift and Isolation, Communication and Intimacy, and Leaving a Legacy.
star Cost: $60 per couple if registered by October 24th. $75 per couple if registered by November 6th. Includes couples manual set and lunch.
star Registration will begin soon. For more information concerning The Art of Marriage click here.

Naz Night @ the Fair
Wednesday, September 16th
star The Newsboys and For King & Country in Concert.
star Tickets $30 each. Deadline to order tickets through the church is NEXT WEDNESDAY, September 9th. Sign up at the Check-In Counter in the East Foyer. 
star Admission into the fair is included with the concert ticket.
star You are welcome to meet at Pastor Josh & Stacy's home, 305 Crescent Blvd., at 6:30 pm and go over to the fair together. Students can be dropped off, or you are welcome to park in their driveway (space is limited, so come a little early to park).
star We are encouraging everyone to wear one of our Hot Pink TGC t shirts. These are available for students and parents from Pastor Josh. Cost is $10 each.
Please note there will be no Go Culture Mid-Week Gathering at the church on Wednesday, September 16th.
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New Schedule
Middle School Gathering - 6:30-7:30 - Youth Chapel/Area
$2 Dinner for all Students - 7:30-8:00 - Gym
High School Gathering - 8:00-9:00 - Youth Chapel/Area

2015 Enchilada Fundraiser
star Enchilada Order Forms will be available tonight!  All students are encouraged to pick up the form and start selling! Order form(s) & payments are due back Sunday, September 20th...that's only 2 and a half weeks from tomorrow!
star Production Day has been scheduled for Saturday, October 10th. Every student that sells Enchiladas must be present for Production Day. If a student has a prior commitment, a parent can come in their place. This is a great opportunity to raise money for Lock-In, Winter Retreat, Xtreme, & Max!
Parents of 7th Graders Night Out
Sunday, September 27th
6:00 pm at Chili's Restaurant 
All parents of 7th graders are invited to join us for dinner at Chili's Restaurant, 1801 East 17th St., at 6:00 pm on Sunday evening, September 27th. Following our meal we'll meet at Pastor Josh & Stacy Moore's home, 305 Crescent St., for coffee and fellowship time. Each couple/individual will be responsible for the cost of their own meal, however, dessert & coffee will be provided. If you can make it, please contact Pastor Josh via email, text, or Facebook.
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Upcoming Events
 ...Enchilada Fundraiser Sales ... September 2 - 20
... Church @ the Fair ... September 20
... See You At The Pole ... September 23
... Enchilada Production Day ... October 10
... KNYI Lock-In ... November 6-7
News You Can Use

Please note that the Church Office will be closed next Monday, September 7th, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

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.

Support Group for Foster and Adoptive Moms meets every 2nd Saturday of the month at Crossroads Christian Church, 4310 N Monroe, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Time for prayer, testimonies, teaching, and encouragement for Adoptive and Foster moms. For more information contact Annette VanBruggen or Larissa Green.

Organ/Piano for Sale: excellent condition. Contact Wilma Selby, 200 Sunnydell Circle, Apt. 29, South Hutchinson. 620.259.6641.