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Weekly Newsletter                                            September 16, 2015
September

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Call To Prayer, 4:30 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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Teen Bible Quiz Practice, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm

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Teen Bible Quiz

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Church @ the Fair Pre-Service Music, 9:30 am
Church @ the Fair Worship Service, 10:00 am
Kids Bible Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
Teen Bible Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
One Accord, 6:00 pm
epoch Small Group, 6:30 pm

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Photo Ministry Meeting, 6:30 pm

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Ladies Bible Study, 9:00 am
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm
Moms In Prayer, 7:00 pm
Church Board Meeting, 7:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 
  friends and neighbors who experience personal crises that may remain silent and hidden.

  those who continue to be affected by diseases such as Ebola and HIV/AIDS - both for those who have lost loved ones and those who are suffering, lonely and scared.

  the missionaries and churches in Dominica as they begin the long process of helping people recover from Tropical Storm Erica.

  those recovering from earthquakes in Nepal and near Mt. Everest this spring. More than 8,000 people died, 500,000 homes were destroyed, and 200,000 homes were damaged.

  children and families around the world seeking safety.

  the church to be a mighty vehicle that brings clean water to people in need.

  all the men, women, and children who have come to Christ after seeing the JESUS Film.
 
   "God's promises are like the stars: the darker the night, the brighter they shine." - David Nicholas (1934-2011) American Pastor
Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Sunday, September 20th
Church @ The Fair
Join us for Church @ the Fair this coming Sunday, September 20th, at the Bretz & Young Law Arena on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Pre-worship music will begin at 9:30, and the service will begin at 10:00 am. It is sure to be an encouraging and energetic time as our children will be sharing a special song. Pastor Kent Pedersen will share a message to encourage you on your walk with Christ. 
Tickets are still available from the church office through Friday, September 18th. 
If you have already picked up tickets that you will not be using, please be sure to return them to the church office by today, Wednesday, September 16th.
star  10:00 am Worship Service at the Bretz & Young Law Arena
Children's Ministry
star Naz Night at the Fair
Tonight
We'll be replacing our regularly schedule Bible Max with Naz Night at the Fair tonight. The bands that will be in concert that night are The Newsboys & For King & Country. Tickets are $30 each, and will need to be purchased from the Fair by each individual family at this point. Hope to see you there!
star Church @ the Fair
This Sunday, September 20th
Our children, K-6th grade, will be singing again at this year's Church @ the Fair Worship Service. You can download the song here. No extra rehearsals are needed. 
T-shirts are the same as last year. If your child needs a new one feel free to order it here. If you can help offset some of the cost, the shirts are $7 each. Please 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.
Please register here that your child will be participating. Just select "Last year's shirt still fits".
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Begins Next Wednesday, September 23rd
Bible Max will officially start next Wednesday, September 23rd. A few more small group helpers are needed. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Mark.
star Missions Retreat
Friday-Saturday, October 2-3
6:30 pm - 10:00 am
3rd - 6th Graders
Plan now for this trip of a lifetime! We'll be enjoying our late night snacks and playing Scripture Spy while flying to "Africa". Don't forget to bring your sleeping bag, pillow, roll of quarters, Bible, comfortable traveling clothes and permission slip (download here or available at Theatre door).
star Parents...there are opportunities for involvement during the Missions Retreat. Consider one of these ways you can help:
- 2 people to help coordinate snacks for the plane
- 8 more adults to help chaperone kids to the airport, pilot the plane, serve as custom guards and ticket agents.
- 2 ladies and 1 man to spend the night with us in Africa (aka HFN).
star Please contact Pastor Mark Hall to volunteer.
WomensMinistryWomen's Ministry 
star Ladies Bible Study 
Seamless by Angie Smith
Tuesdays, 9:00 - 11:00 am
in the Fireside Room
Starting Next 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. 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 Ladies Bible Study 
For The Love by Jen Hatmaker
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm
Starting Next Tuesday, September 22nd
In this study, Jen Hatmaker reveals how to practice kindness, grace, truthfulness, vision, and love to ourselves and those around us. For the Love leads us to reimagine Jesus' grace as a way of life. 
Cost: $15 for each study book.
To register or for more information on this study contact Shanna Woodcock.
star Moms In Prayer
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Beginning Next Tuesday, September 22nd 
What if you could change the world - not just for today but for generations to come? At Moms in Prayer International, we believe that a mom can be the single greatest force for good in the lives of her children and the children around her. Lives and whole communities are changed forever when moms gather together to pray. Moms can make the difference - moms just like you. All ladies are invited to join us Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 pm in Room 102 for a time of praying for our children and schools in Reno and Rice counties. For more information contact Kelli Fure.
star Kansas District Ladies Retreat
Friday & Saturday, October 9th & 10th 
Deadline to Register is this Friday, September 18th.
"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. 
Registration deadline: This Friday, September 18th. 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).
Alabaster Offering
Sunday, September 27th
star The Alabaster Answered Prayer
By Clark Armstrong (Clark and Connie Armstrong are missionaries serving in the Philippines. They shared this story via Facebook.)
  We attended our church today in Taytay, Rizal, in the Philippines, and heard a wonderful story from Pastora Lucinda who brought the message. This church was built years ago with Alabaster funds and now they are a strong church. So a month ago, they decided to receive an Alabaster offering. At that time -- a month ago -- the "Bucket Challenge" was in full swing across Facebook and social media, so their church creative team came up with different colored buckets at the front with varying amounts of pledges in each. People from the congregation went up and selected a pledge from a bucket and agreed to give that amount as their Alabaster offering.
  A seven-year-old child went up and took a 500 pesos ($11) pledge card. The child did not fully know what it meant, but he wanted to do something for God.
  These are not wealthy people, but the parents did not just lay it aside. They explained to the child fully what it meant. The child still wanted to do it, so he prayed to Jesus to help him get the money somehow. But he had no way to get the money.
  A few weeks later, the Sunday was approaching for all the people to bring in their pledges and put them in the buckets. Still the child did not have any of the money. 
  Near the end of the school week, it was Philippine United Nations Day and all the children dressed up in costumes from home that would best represent a country of the world. The school decided to give a prize to the best dressed student. Guess who won? Yes. Guess who came running home after school with a prize in his hand? That boy. Oh, by the way, guess what the prize was? That's right: 500 pesos in cold, hard cash.  
  Guess who was the proudest and most excited person to bring his pledge that Sunday and place it in the bucket?
  How can God not bless this place? Thanks for your prayers.
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 Offering on your check or giving envelope.
UpwardSports Upward Ministry
Basketball & Cheer 2015-16
Registration Begins Thursday, October 1st
The 2015-16 Upward Basketball & Cheer season is soon to begin!  
star Evaluations will take place on Tuesday, November 3rd & Thursday, November 5th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Lewis Family Life Center.
star  Practices start Tuesday, December 8th & Thursday, December 10th. Practices will be every Tuesday or Thursday for the length of the season.
star Games begin Saturday, January 9, 2016 in the Lewis Family Life Center.
star Volunteers are needed for a number of areas. Former coaches, parents, and any interested persons are welcome to contact Jade Marcum or Renae Kennedy to volunteer. 
We are excited to continue this exciting program for kids and look forward to implementing some new ideas. Your prayers and support for this ministry are greatly appreciated! 
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
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!
Connect Class 
Sunday, October 18th
10:45 am
The next Connect Class will begin Sunday, October 18th. This class is for anyone interested in Nazarene beliefs and history, and covers how the Church of the Nazarene started, how it works, what it believes, and what that means for our local church. This class will meet for 6 weeks. 
star For more information or to register for the class, please contact Pastor Randall Harrell.
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2015-16 M.O.P.S. 
Registration Now Underway
It's not too late to register for 
2015-16 M.O.P.S. If you are a mother of preschool children you will be blessed by other moms who are going through some of the same circumstances you are. Join us for encouragement and fellowship 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. 
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  
Register HERE Now
Bill & Pam Mutz
Bill and Pam Mutz will be leading the The Art of Marriage LIVE on Saturday, November 7th, from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. Bill is the President of Lakeland Automall in Lakeland, Florida. He has been involved with the ministries of FamilyLife and Promise Keepers. Bill and Pam serve in their local church and various community boards. Pam graduated as a physical education major, mentors and teaches women's Bible studies, and is a commissioned Centurion through Prison Fellowship. Bill and Pam are the parents of 12 children and 16 grandchildren.
star The Art of Marriage LIVE Conference will bring encouragement, laughter, scriptural teaching, and hope. Topic Sessions include: God's Good Plan for Marriage, Overcoming Drift and Isolation, Communication and Intimacy, and Leaving a Legacy.
star Cost: $65 per couple if registered by October 24th. $80 per couple if registered by November 6th. Includes couples manual set and lunch.
star Registration: Click here to register.

Naz Night @ the Fair
TONIGHT
star You are welcome to meet at Pastor Josh & Stacy's home, 305 Crescent Blvd., at 6:30 pm tonight and go over to the fair together. 
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.
2015 Enchilada Fundraiser
star Enchilada Order Forms are available at the Check-In Counter in the East Entrance! Students - this is a great way to raise money to attend Lock-In, Winter Retreat, Xtreme & MAX! Order form(s) & payments are due back Sunday, September 20th!
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.
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.
Flip Flop Sunday
Sunday, September 27th
Youth Sunday Morning Small Groups will meet at 9:15, and we will gather for worship with our 2nd Service crowd at 10:45. Our hope in doing Flip-Flop Sundays is to promote communal development with the entire HFN Family.
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New Schedule Feedback
If you have comments concerning the new Wednesday Night Schedule we'd love to hear them. Feel free to contact Pastor Josh Moore by email, text, or phone.
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Upcoming Events
 ... Church @ the Fair ... September 20
... See You At The Pole ... September 23
... Enchilada Production Day ... October 10
... KNYI Lock-In ... November 6-7
...TGC Christmas Party...December 16
News You Can Use

Photo Ministry - If you are interested in participating in the Photo Ministry at HFN please join us for an Introductory Information Meeting on Monday, September 21st at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary. If you would like to participate, please contact Pastor Ryan Gage.

You Are Invited to a Come & Go 50th Anniversary Reception for Sam and Cheryl Marciano on Sunday, September 27th, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the Fireside Room. If you are unable to attend you may send your cards of congratulations to them at 2505 Nevada Street, Hutchinson, KS  67502.

Dear First Church Family, We want to thank you for your financial support of the Reno County Cancer Council in the name of our son, Chris. He fought cancer for several years with great medical assistance. We have felt your thoughts, prayers and thank you for your generous gift to this cause in Chris' name. Thank you and may God bless you and yours. Bones & Norene Nay
 
Drop In Church League Volleyball -  If you are interested in playing Church League Volleyball please join us for practice on Monday evenings, beginning September 21st, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Lewis Family Life Center. For more information please contact Rozan Menefee at 663.7333.

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.