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Weekly Newsletter                                             November 11, 2015
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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 & Orchestra Rehearsal, 6:30 pm

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Take Down Christmas Decorations, 1:00 - 4:00, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm

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Hanging of the Greens, 9:00 am

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Hanging of the Greens, 9:00 am

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Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
Kids Bible Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
Teen Bible Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
One Accord, 6:00 pm
epoch, 6:30 pm
Season of Light Drama Rehearsal, 6:30 pm

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Season of Light Movement & Flag Team Rehearsal, 6:30 pm

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Ladies Bible Study, 9:00 am
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm
PrimeTimers Holiday Dinner at Doskocil's, 6:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 
  Daniel Herrera, serving in the USA at JESUS Film Harvest Partners.

  Dave & Marybeth Giles, serving in Poland.

  Carlos & Ana Salazar, serving in Costa Rica.

  David Campos, serving in Haiti.

  Larry & Donna Myer, serving in Ghana.

  Stephen & Anne Sickel, serving in Mexico.

  Leonel & Maria Luisa de Leon, serving on the Mesoamerica Region.

  the Central Asia District, which includes Kazakhstan and a creative access country. Pray for the construction of a new church building in Atyrau, Kazakhstan and the successful completion of registration of the church there.

"Dear Lord, never let me be afraid to pray for the impossible." - Dorothy Shellenberger, American author
Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Sunday, November 15th
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his love endures forever! Join us for fellowship and worship this coming Sunday as we acknowledge how God has provided for us and express our thanks for his bountiful blessings. Pastor Kent will share a message to encourage and uplift you as you live for Christ. We look forward to seeing you!
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star  10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Hanging of the Greens
Begins Tomorrow, November 12th, 1:00 pm
Continues Friday and Saturday
What a blessing can be yours working together to ready the church facility for the Christmas season! If you can help for just an hour or the day, either will be very appreciated. We'll bring decorations out of storage, fluff trees, test lights, and set up decorations throughout the building. A complimentary lunch will be served on Saturday for all present. If you plan to join us, please contact the Church Office. Please be sure to indicate the number in your family that will be attending the lunch. 
Thursday, November 12th: 1:00 - 4:00 pm; 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Friday, November 13th: 9:00 - 12:00 noon; 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 14th: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Lunch Provided
Hope Box Check Out  HopeProject
Begins This Coming Sunday, November 15th
Hope Student Boxes and Family Baskets will be available for check out at either foyer this coming Sunday, November 15th. This year 290 students from Lincoln Elementary School will be receiving Hope Boxes in a collaborative effort of Hutchinson First, New Life and Bethany Nazarene churches. Together we are making an impact in the lives of these students and their families by sharing Christ and giving a gift. Your participation would be such a blessing to one of these families!
Sunday, November 15th:
Check out Student Boxes & Family Baskets
 Sunday, December 13th:
Deadline to return Boxes and Baskets 
 Sunday, December 13th:
Sort & Wrap Boxes & Baskets

Wednesday, December 16th, 1:00 pm:

Meet at church for prayer and deliver Student Boxes

Wednesday, December 16th, 2:00 pm:

Meet at Lincoln Elementary School to deliver Student Boxes

Wednesday, December 16th, 6:30 pm:

Meet at Avenue A Elementary School to deliver Family Baskets

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star Coaches Meeting Scheduled For 
This Sunday, November 15th
4:00 pm in the Theatre
All Upward Coaches are encouraged to attend the meeting scheduled for this coming Sunday, November 22nd at 4:00 pm in the Theatre. Please bring a snack to share.
star Deadline to Register Extended to This Sunday, November 15th 
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading is for boys and girls, Kindergarten through 6th grade. Deadline to register for this year's season is Thursday, November 15th.
Practices start Tuesday, December 8th & Thursday, December 10th. Practices will be every Tuesday or Thursday for the length of the season.
Games begin Saturday, January 9, 2016 in the Lewis Family Life Center.
Volunteers can still participate in this season. Contact Jade Marcum 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! 
PrimeTimers Holiday Dinner
Tuesday, November 17th
at the Doskocil's, 5101 S McNew Rd
6:00 pm  
All Senior Adults, 55 and older, are invited to join us for the Annual PrimeTimer's Holiday Dinner at the home of Larry and Joan Doskocil, 5101 S. McNew Road on Tuesday, November 17th, beginning at 6:00 pm. Those whose last name begins with A-L please bring a dessert, M-Z please bring a large salad or vegetable. For more information contact Pastor Bones Nay at 708.1642. Please rsvp at the Garden Foyer Welcome Center.
Children's Ministry
star Baby Dedication Sunday
November 22nd
If you would like to participate in the Baby Dedication scheduled for both services on Sunday, November 22nd, please contact Pastor Mark Hall. Click to download the Baby Dedication Form.
Season of Light
December 4th at 7:00 pm
December 5th at 2:00 & 7:00 pm
December 6th at 2:00 pm
star Tickets Available Now
Log onto seasonoflight.org to purchase your free tickets to any of the Season of Light presentations. Admission to Season of Light is free, but a ticket is required to ensure seating is available.
star Local & International Ministry Offering Received
During the Season of Light performance you will have an opportunity to help us minister to the world around us. We will be receiving a voluntary offering during each performance where all funds received will go to one local and one international ministry. Locally, we will be
sponsoring Laundry Love, a ministry that consists of regular opportunities to help people who are struggling financially by assisting them with doing their laundry. Internationally, we will be sponsoring the Africa Water Wells Project, providing clean water for thousands of people where water is not currently available. Thank you for partnering with us in these important ministries!
star Volunteers Needed:
Seamstresses
Backstage Crew
Advertising and Promotions (distributing posters/flyers)
Please contact Pastor Ryan Gage if you would be willing to help in any of these areas.
star Invitation Postcards Available At Welcome Centers
Stop by either Welcome Center to pick up Season of Light Invitation Cards. These cards are helpful tools to invite others to attend any of the Season of Light performances scheduled for December 4 - 6.
SchoolClothesGiveAway Missions Ministry
star 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). You may leave your contributions in the Garden Foyer (by the West Entrance) or South Foyer at your convenience.
star JESUS Film Harvest Partner Mission Trip Opportunities
Some highlights of the trip will be:
· Experiencing evangelism on the field.
· Inviting people to JESUS Film showings.
· Using the EvangeCube to share Jesus.
· Experiencing JESUS Film showings at night.
· Seeing first hand what God is doing through the JESUS Film.
· Attending local church services.
· Interacting with local Christian leaders.
· Sightseeing and shopping in beautiful countries.

Dominican Republic Team Leader: Ken Willard
Dates: April 28 - May 3, 2016
Signup deadline: January 30, 2016
Payment due: February 15, 2016
Cost: $825/each* (airfare not included)
*Price may be subject to change

Nicaragua Team Leader: Kelly Love 
Dates: May 26 - May 31, 2016
Signup deadline: February 28, 2016
Payment due: March 15, 2016 
Cost: $825/each* (airfare not included)
*Price may be subject to change.
Sign up here.
Student Ministry Enchilada Fundraiser
If you missed out on ordering or would like to order additional enchiladas, there are some extra enchiladas and sauce still available for purchase. They are $12 per half dozen or $24 per dozen. Contact Pastor Josh Moore to place your order.

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Tonight's Go Culture
Combined Meeting
Upstairs in the Chapel
Following Meal at 6:30 pm
We are changing things up this week and combining our Middle School & High School Gatherings. We'll all gather for dinner in the Gym at 6:30 pm, and then we'll head up to the Youth Chapel where, in honor of Veterans Day, we'll watch the movie "Taking Chance". We'll wrap up our time together around 8:30 pm with a short devotional.
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Winter Retreat
January 15-18, 2016
Payment #1 is now due for students who are not paying with their student accounts. 
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 Sundays: 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.
Parents of 9th Graders Night Out
Sunday, November 22nd
All parents of 9th graders are invited to meet at The Rib Crib to enjoy dinner together, and then head to Pastor Josh & Stacy Moore's home 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 FacebookPlease contact Pastor Josh if you have questions.
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No Go Culture Gathering
Wednesday, November 25th
In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, we will not be meeting on Wednesday, November 25th.

Dillon's 3rd Quarter Payment
Friday, November 6th
For those who have designated HFN as their charity of choice with the Dillon's Shopper's Plus Card Program, we have received payment for the 3rd quarter and we need for you to send/bring us a copy of your 3rd quarter earnings. Please contact Pastor Josh if you have questions.
Christmas Offering
During the Christmas season this year, our Student Ministry is going to be raising money to buy gifts for students that are in need in our community. There are a surprising number of homeless teenagers in our area, and we need to help them! In the coming weeks, we will be encouraging our students to bring money to donate. I will communicate more in terms of details in the weeks to come. Please begin encouraging and talking with your student(s) now on what they feel they can do to help!
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Volunteers Needed
We are currently in need of a few parents or adults who would be willing to be a part of a rotation that monitors the gym during our High School Gatherings on Wednesday nights from 8:00 - 9:00 pm. We only need one person each week, and the only requirement is to be present and make sure our left over middle school students don't get out of control. If you are willing and available to help, please contact Pastor Josh Moore by email, text, or phone.
Auction Fundraiser
Save the Date: Sunday, March 13, 2016
Auction Packets are available at the Check-In Desk in the East Foyer. Students who earned all four shares in this past year's auction earned around $500 to help pay for camp, mission trip, MAX, Xtreme, or other events.
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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
...TGC Christmas Party...December 16
...Winter Retreat...January 15-18
... Auction Fundraiser ... March 13
... Jr./Sr. Spring Break Mission Trip ... March 21-25
... Kansas Xtreme ... April 1-2
... MAX @ MNU ... April 21-23
News You Can Use

Praise 'N Prayer Tonight at 6:30 pm: Praise 'N Prayer is a great time to get refreshed and refueled in your walk with the Lord. Join us tonight at 6:30 pm in Room 102. If you are not currently attending a class on Wednesday evenings, please join us! We encourage all church families to attend. You'll be so glad you did!

Thank you for all the cards, gifts & prayers you have sent. They have been so encouraging and appreciated. God's family is such a blessing! Mary Ellen Couch

King Size Mattress to be given away. Contact Colleen Allen if you are interested or know of someone in need.