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Weekly Newsletter                                             November 18, 2015
November

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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
Children's Ministry Parent Meeting, 7:00 pm

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Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm

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M.O.P.S., 9:00 am

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Teen Bible Quiz, 9:00 am
Season of Light Choir/Drama Rehearsal

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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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Season of Light Choir/Orchestra Rehearsal, 6:30 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 
  those affected by the bombings in Beirut, Lebanon and Paris, France recently.

  two daughters of a missionary family in a creative access area who were recently struck by a car. Click here for more information.

- where violence has escalated and continues to displace people.

  Mike and Cailyn Wheatley, serving in Ecuador.

  "Open the window of prayer and invoke the presence of God in your world." - Max Lucado
Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Sunday, November 22nd
This coming Sunday Pastor Kent Pedersen will conclude his Moving Forward Sermon Series. Sunday worship and fellowship are warm times of sharing and renewal. We look forward to seeing you and count you among our greatest blessings from the Lord! 
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star  10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Children's Ministry
star Baby Dedication Sunday
This Coming 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 today. Click to download the Baby Dedication Form.
Hope Box Check Out 
Boxes Still Available
Hope Student Boxes and Family Baskets are still available for check out at either foyer. 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, 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 This Sunday, November 22nd
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.
Games begin Saturday, January 9, 2016 in the Lewis Family Life Center.
Volunteers can still participate in this season. Contact Jade Marcum 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! 
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 Family Christmas Photos
We are asking each family to please submit their favorite family Christmas photo to be shown during a special segment of Season of Light. You may bring your photos to the Garden Foyer Welcome Center, the Church Office during the week or email digital photos here.
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 Cookie Reception Following Each Presentation
Take a few moments following the Season of Light presentations to welcome those from the community that have attended. Cookies and wassil will be available in each foyer area.
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.
WomensMinistry Women's Ministry
star IF:Gathering 2016
Save The Date: Friday & Saturday, February 5-6, 2016.
Join a global gathering of women across denominations, generations, and cultures as we come together in the name of Jesus. Mark your calendar now to participate in this time of special prayer and worship. Click here to register. For more information contact Ashley Gage.
star New Bible Study to Begin in January
Believing Jesus: A Journey Through the Book of ACTS, by Lisa Harper, is an 8-session dvd study that retraces the steps of the apostles in the books of Acts. Are you willing to risk everything, as the disciples did? Make plans now to participate in this challenging study. Sessions begin Tuesday, January 12th, at 9:00 am in the Fireside Room. Childcare is provided for preschool children. For more information or to register for this study please contact Ashley Gage.
Thanksgiving Schedule Change
star Next Wednesday, November 25th
Please note: There will be no evening service or activities next Wednesday, November 25th, due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. 
star Holiday Office Hours: The Church Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26th & 27th in recognition of Thanksgiving. Regular Church Office hours will resume on Monday, November 30th. 

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Go Culture Gathering
TODAY, November 18th
We'll be operating on our normal schedule today
... MS Gathering @ 6:30
... Dinner @ 7:30
... HS Gathering @ 8:00.
Next Wednesday, November 25th
In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, we will not be meeting next Wednesday, November 25th.

Parents of 9th Graders Night Out
This Coming 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.
Season of Light Coffee Bar
We are in need of someone to oversee our Season of Light Coffee Bar this year as well as 2 students per performance to run it. Those who sign-up to run it will earn a portion of the profit. Last year, the coffee bar earned $80-$100 per performance. Please let me know if you or your student is interested. Please contact Pastor Josh if you have questions.
TGC Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 16
6:30 - 8:30 pm for Combined High School and Middle School
... Dinner will be provided at no cost beginning at 6:30 pm.
... Everyone needs to bring a $10 gender-inclusive gift to exchange.
... Students with last names that start with letters A-H need to bring a 2 liter of pop and a bag-o-Christmas candy.
... Students with last names that start with letters I-P need to bring a bag of chips and some salsa or dip.
... Students with last names that start with letters Q-Z need to bring a dessert (i.e., cookies, brownies, etc...).
For more information, please contact Pastor Josh.
Christmas Offering
During the Christmas season this year, our Student Ministry is going to be raising money to buy gifts for needy students 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. Be watching for more 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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Winter Retreat Important Dates
... Payment #1 - November 1st
... Payment #2 - December 6th
... Payment #3 - January 3rd
... Equipment Fitting - Wednesday, January 6th @ 6:00 pm
... Event Dates - Jan. 15-18
Please contact Pastor Josh if you have questions.
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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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!

If you have questions regarding your 3rd quarter giving statement that you should have received recently, please contact the church office at 662.1283 as soon as possible.

Please note: There will be no evening service or activities next 
Wednesday, November 25th, due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Church Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26th & 27th in recognition of Thanksgiving. Regular Church Office hours will resume on Monday, November 30th. 

The Wissmann Family - A Christmas Show: Experience a Branson Christmas...in Newton! Friday, December 11th at 7:00 pm Memorial Hall, Bethel College, 300 27th Street North Newton. Five year veterans of the Branson stage, the eleven-member Wissmann Family perform a unique blend of holiday carols showcasing acoustic instruments and tight, vibrant harmonies. Their full production Christmas show is a powerful portrayal of humor, wonderment, and the timeless message at the heart of this festive season. Doors open at 6:15 pm. No admission fee. A freewill offering will be taken. A portion of the proceeds will benefit ministry to widows & orphans in India.

First Call for Help Teen Christmas: First Call For Help is now receiving contributions for their Teen Christmas. You may bring contributions now through December 11th to their office at 721 West 2nd Street from 8:00 - 5:00 Monday through Friday. Click here for a list of gift suggestions.