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Weekly Newsletter                                               October 7, 2015
October

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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 
Praise 'N Prayer, 6:30 pm
Stepping Up Men's Study, 6:30 pm
Season of Light Choir Rehearsal, 6:30 pm
Season of Light Orchestra Rehearsal, 7:15 pm

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Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm

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M.O.P.S., 9:00 am
Kansas District Ladies Retreat in Wichita Begins, 5:00 pm

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Enchilada Production, 7:45 am
Kansas District Ladies Retreat Concludes, 12:00 noon 

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Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
NMI Council Luncheon Meeting, 12:15 pm
Kids Bible Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
Teen Bible Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
Season of Light Choir Rehearsal, 4:00 pm
One Accord, 6:00 pm
epoch Small Group, 6:30 pm
Season of Light Movement Team Rehearsal, 6:30 pm

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Season of Light Drama Practice, 6:30 pm
Church League Volleyball Practice, 7:00 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: 
 
  the 8 new churches recently started in Liberia.

  the group of Nazarenes who meet each week at a motocross track in the Philippines where they have an incredible ministry to the riders.

  Nazarene workers in Jordan and Lebanon as they minister to refugees.

  those affected by flooding in South Carolina.

  safety and peace for the Burundi people as they face their worst political crisis in the past 10 years.

   the Church of the Nazarene work in El Salvador.

  Grant and Aisling Zweigle, serving in the Philippines.

  Segundo and Lourdes Rimarachin, serving in Peru.

  Jason and Karen Courtney, serving in Honduras.   

  "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Anglo-Irish statesman, author, and philosopher
Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Sunday, October 11th
This coming Sunday, Pastor Kent will conclude the Priorities Sermon Series in a message entitled Living a Life of Service taken from Matthew 14:13-21. 
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star  10:00 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Praise 'N Prayer
Tonight at 6:30 pm
Praise 'N Prayer has a new format for our Wednesday evening 6:30 services. If you are not currently attending a class on Wednesday evenings, drop by and enjoy a time of praising and praying! Our pastors, members of the congregation and Pastor Bones will be taking turns leading each week's service. Praise 'N Prayer meets in Room 102 each Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Tonight Pastor Kent will be sharing. We encourage all church families to attend. You'll be so glad you did!
2015 Missions Gala 
Family Friendly Events Planned for
Next Saturday, October 17th
star The Amazing Race 5K Run/Walk 
Highlands Golf Club at 10:30 am
The Amazing Race is FUN with a CAUSE...
While participants enjoy their 5K run or walk through beautiful Highlands Golf Course they are also helping to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ!! 
Register to participate at hutchfirstnaz.org.
Besides enjoying exercise and fellowship, your participation in The Amazing Race ensures that those in far away places will have an opportunity to see the JESUS Film. All proceeds for The Amazing Race will go to purchase items for JESUS Film Harvest Partners Backpacks, which contain everything a team needs to show the JESUS Film to 1,000 people at a time.
Registration costs: 12 & Younger: $15 - 13 & Older: $20
Lunch will be served at Hutch First East Entrance around 12:00 noon. A plate lunch of grilled hamburgers, sides, drinks and dessert for $3 will also go toward the backpack purchase.
 Global Gala Game Show begins at 2:00 pm. Jeopardy...Gala style will provide plenty of fun as guests from across the Kansas District and special guest Dr. Fletcher Tink share interesting information.
Log onto hutchfirstnaz.org today and register.
Other helpful information and links are available on the website!
star  Faith Promise Sunday
Sunday, October 18th
Faith Promise is a faith offering given over and above a tithe. It is a one year commitment beginning October 2015 through October 2016. Our guest speaker for Faith Promise Sunday is Dr. Fletcher Tink. Dr Tink is a student of the Word, world traveler, and church planter. His wide and varied life experiences have led him to places where he has influenced many for the Kingdom of God. He will be sharing during both morning services on October 18th.
This year's goal is $60,000. We will be receiving our Faith Promise commitments during both services on Sunday, October 18th. Won't you begin praying now what God would have you do?
PastorAppreciation Pastor Appreciation
October is Pastor Appreciation Month
Once a year we have the opportunity to express our love and appreciation to our Pastors for touching our lives through their dedicated services. During the month of October, designated boxes will be available at either Welcome Center where you may leave your letters, cards and tokens of appreciation. This is a perfect time to show your gratitude for our pastors and their families.
UpwardSports Upward Ministry
Basketball & Cheer 2015-16
Register Here 
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading is for boys and girls, Kindergarten through 6th grade.   
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.
star  Tiny Tots gives 3, 4, & 5 year olds (that are not in Kindergarten) the chance to begin to learn the basics of basketball. Cost of $25 includes a team t-shirt and end of year gift. No practices during the week. Games begin Saturday, January 9th. Parents are encouraged to participate! Download Tiny Tots Registration Form here.
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! 
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star Refugee Crisis
As the war in Syria stretches into its fifth year, the number of people who have had to flee their homes due to violence or persecution has reached 12 million - half of them children - according to the United Nations. The number of Syrians who have become refugees in other countries has reached 4 million since 2011. For more information click here.
Pray:  Ask God to give wisdom to leaders and congregations as they minister to refugees in Jesus' name. Pray for healing for children and adults who have been traumatized by violence or persecution. Pray for God's presence to be felt and a spirit of peace to reign.
Give:  Churches and individuals around the world can support efforts to minister to refugee families through local Nazarene churches by giving to the NCM Refugee and Immigrant Support Fund. To send donations by mail, make checks payable to "General Treasurer" and send them to Global Treasury Services, Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 843116, Kansas City, MO 64184-3116. Be sure to put 125347 in the Memo area. or log onto the NCM Website.
star ChildrensClothingDriveTrans Children's Clothing Now Accepted
Our NMI Council is now accepting all seasons of Children's Clothing, sizes 5T - 16 for the next School Clothes Give Away. This clothing may be newly purchased or gently used and clean with no holes/tears or repairs needed. We are at this time only accepting shirts/tops or shorts/pants (please no undergarments, shoes or socks). Designated containers are available in the Garden Foyer (by the West Entrance) and South Foyer.
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Thursday Night Ladies Bible Study 
Living By The Book Video Series 
by Dr. Howard & Bill Hendricks
Begins Thursday, October 8th
For every person who draws strength and direction from the Bible, there are many more who struggle with it. Living by the Book will remove the barriers that keep Scripture from transforming your life. In a simple, step-by-step fashion, Howard & Bill Hendricks explain how to glean truth from Scripture in a practical, readable, and applicable way. 
star This seven session video study will give you helpful, hands-on principles to become a person who lives by The Book. This series will begin Thursday, October 8th, in Room 309 at 7:00 pm. Cost: $10 per book. For more information please contact  Jan Clark.
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.
Children's Ministry
star Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 25th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Join us for a new family fun tradition... Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 25th, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm outside the church facility. Inflatables, hayride, food, fun & 100 car trunks full of candy. 
Help Needed: Volunteers are needed to decorate their trunk/vehicle, help volunteer with an event (inflatables, etc.), help with food, donate candy, help with crowd control, give financially, help anywhere needed. Click here to sign up.
We are accepting contributions of individually wrapped candy. Designated tubs are available in the South Foyer and Garden Foyer areas.
Music Ministry
star Season of Light
Monday, October 12th at 6:30 pm
in the Sanctuary
Anyone who is interested in acting or helping backstage during the Season of Light performances, please join us at the Informational Meeting this coming Monday, October 12th, at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary. For more information please contact Pastor Ryan Gage.
The Art of Marriage LIVE
Saturday, November 7th
at Hutchinson First Church
9:00 am - 4:30 pm  
Register HERE Now
Bill & Pam Mutz
Is your marriage great... stuck in neutral...needing a tune up or major overhaul? The Art of Marriage is for all married people, no matter what age or stage you are in. Guest speakers Bill & Pam Mutz will share important truths to encourage and strengthen your marriage. 
star Sessions include: God's Good Plan for Marriage, Overcoming Drift and Isolation, Communication and Intimacy, and Leaving a Legacy.
star Guest Speakers Bill & Pam Mutz: 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 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.

Enchilada Production Day
This Saturday, October 10th
... Students that sold Enchiladas and/or their parent must be here for production.
... Doughnuts will be available at 7:45 am and production will begin at 8.
... We'll plan to wrap up between 11 & noon.
... Students will need to take their Enchilada Orders with them to either deliver or store in their own freezer.
Parents of 8th Graders Night Out
This Coming Sunday, October 11th
6:00 pm at Olive Garden Restaurant 
All parents of 7th graders are invited to join us for dinner at Olive Garden Restaurant, 1700 East 17th St., at 6:00 pm on Sunday evening, October 11th. 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.
The Amazing Race 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, October 17th
10:30 am at the Highlands Golf Club 
In an effort to raise funds to share the Gospel in other countries via the JESUS Film, HFN is sponsoring The Amazing Race. The 5K Run/Walk will take place at the Highlands Golf Club on Saturday, October 17th, beginning at 10:30 am. All TGC students and families are invited to participate. Sign up at the East Entrance. Cost is $20 per person, and students may use funds from their Student Account to pay for the race. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Josh via email, text, or Facebook.
Guys Shooting Outing 
Sunday, November 1st
Interested dads and sons...make plans now to join us at a private shooting range in Pretty Prairie to shoot clays. Bring your own gun(s) and ammo. If there are students interested in going but don't have their own gun, they can bring $15 to help cover the cost of extra ammo. We'll meet at 2 pm, shoot until 5 or so, and then have a bonfire and roast hot dogs. Folks who are interested can sign-up at the check-in counter in the East Foyer. For more information, please contact Pastor Josh.
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KNYI Lock In
Friday & Saturday November 6-7
Wichita First Church
Registration Cards for Lock In are available at the check-in table in the East Foyer. Cost per student is $40. Students planning to pay with their account can simply note that on the card. Those paying with cash or check need to submit their payment along with their Registration Card. 
Meet at HFN at 7:30 pm Friday, November 6th.
Returning to HFN at 6:30 pm
Bring extra money as we will stop at Kwik Shop on our way to Wichita and one between events in the middle of the night.
HFN Release Form must be on file before leaving for Lock-In.
 The sign-up deadline is October 23rd.
Students are welcomed and encouraged to invite and bring friends. The sign-up deadline is October 23rd. For more information, please contact Pastor Josh.
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Winter Retreat
January 15-18, 2016
Sign Up Now
It's time to sign-up for Winter Retreat! On the weekend preceding the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, we will be heading to Granby, CO to ski/board for a couple of days. 
Sign up at the Check-in Station in the East Foyer. 20 spots are open for students, first come-first serve (secured by deposit).
Cost: Ski is $330, Board is $350, and to Spectate will be $225.  (cost is all-inclusive). Payments are due November 1st, December 6th, & January 3rd. 
Info sheets with all of the details are also available at the Check-In station. 
For more information, please contact Pastor Josh.
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New Schedule Reminder
Middle School - 6:30-7:30 - Gym & Youth Area
Middle/High School ($2) Dinner - 7:30-8:00 - Gym
High School - 8:00-9:00 - Youth Area
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
... Enchilada Production Day ... October 10
... KNYI Lock-In ... November 6-7
...TGC Christmas Party...December 16
...Winter Retreat...January 15-18
News You Can Use

Alabaster Offering may still be received. Simply designate Alabaster Offering on your check or giving envelope and drop in the offering plate this Sunday.

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.

Nazarene Bible College Annual Offering: If you would like to contribute toward the work of Nazarene Bible College please designate NBC on your check or giving envelope and drop it in the offering. Every dollar helps fulfill their purpose to glorify Jesus Christ as Lord by preparing adults to evangelize, disciple and minister to the world.

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.