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Weekly Newsletter                                             November 25, 2015
November

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Please note there will be no services or activities tonight due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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Church Office Closed

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Church Office Closed

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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
Season of Light Orchestra Rehearsal, 4:30 pm
One Accord, 6:00 pm
Season of Light Set Up Crew
epoch, 6:30 pm

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Season of Light Cast & Crew Meal, 5:30 pm
Season of Light Dress Rehearsal I, 6:30 pm
Church League Volleyball


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Laundry Love, 5:00 pm
Season of Light Cast & Crew Meal, 5:30 pm
Season of Light Dress Rehearsal 2, 6:30 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 29th
This coming Sunday Pastor Kent Pedersen will share Part 5 of the Moving Forward Sermon Series in a message entitled How Do We Pray. Join us as we worship together on this First Sunday of Advent!
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star  10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Thanksgiving Schedule Change
star TONIGHT
Please note: There will be no evening service or activities tonight, November 25th, due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. 
star Holiday Office Hours: The Church Office will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 26th & 27th in recognition of Thanksgiving. Regular Church Office hours will resume on Monday, November 30th. 
Hope Box Check Out  HopeProject
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, 6:00  pm:
Sort & Wrap Boxes & Baskets In the Lewis Family Life Center

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

UpwardSports Upward Ministry
Practices begin Tuesday, December 8th and Thursday, December 10th and continue through 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.
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
New Bible Studies Beginning in January
* Tuesday Morning: 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 book 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.
* Thursday Night: The Joy of Encouragement by David Jeremiah will equip us to be become an encourager. And if you need a bit of encouragement, this study will help you to gain new strength. This 10 week study begins Thursday, January 7, 2016 and meets from 7:00 - 8:00 pm in Room 309. For more information or to order a $3.00 book, please contact Jan Clark at 727-7607.

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Go Culture Schedule
TODAY, November 25th
In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, we will not be meeting tonight, November 25th.

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KNYI November District Quiz
HFN Quiz team was undefeated and took first place out of 9 teams at the District Bible Quiz on Saturday, November 21st. Individually, Josh Turner took first, Katrina Calvert took second and Olivia Morgan and Cooper Koestel tied for 24th individually point-wise out of about 40 teens total. Special thanks also goes to Pat and Randall Turner for coaching.

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

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.

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.