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Weekly Newsletter                                             January 27, 2016
January

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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
The Go Culture Student Ministry, 6:30 pm 
Festival Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal, 6:30 pm
Praise 'N Prayer, 6:30 pm
Stepping Up Men's Study, 6:30 pm

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Upward Practice, 6:30 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm 
Celebrate Recovery, 7:00 pm

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Upward Games
Church League Basketball

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Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
Come & Go 80th Birthday Reception for Penn Morton, 2:00 pm
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

February

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Church League Volleyball Tournament Play, last one

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Ladies Bible Study, 9:00 am
Laundry Love Night at Giant Laundry, 6:00 pm
Upward Practice, 6:30 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 
  a missionary family in need of your prayers for their visa renewal. Their application has been rejected and they have entered an appeal process. They should know very soon if their appeal will even be considered.

  those assisting with flood recovery in Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.

  restarting of the work in Republic of Palau in Micronesia and a church planting team in a large city located in a sensitive area.

  Jeff and Susan Myers, serving in Papua New Guinea.

   Scott and Jennifer Rainey, serving in Ukraine.

  "God, I pray Thee, light these idle sticks of my life, that I may burn for Thee. Consume my life, my God, for it is Thine. I seek not a long life, but a full one, like You, Lord Jesus". -- Jim Elliot (1927-1956), American missionary
Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Worship Sunday, January 31st
Pastor Kent Pedersen will continue his current sermon series with a message entitled Get Ready Part 2 in his New Sermon Series taken from Acts 15:19-20.  We are excited to see how God will lead us and grow us together! Join us this coming Sunday...and invite someone to come along with you! 
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Women's Ministry
IF Gathering February 5-6, 2016 
Register online here.
The IF Gathering is a 2 day event for women of all ages, cultures and denominations. Women from around the world will gather together in local groups to worship, pray, study Scripture and grow deeper in their relationship with God and others.
starThe Local IF: Gathering will take place Friday and Saturday, February 5th & 6th at the Main Street Event Center, 2 N Main Street in Hutchinson. 
star Schedule:
Friday, February 5
Doors will open at 6:00 pm
6:30 - 9:30 pm - Session 1
Dessert and coffee served
Saturday, February 6
9:00 - 12:00 - Session 2
12:00 - 1:30pm - Lunch on your own
1:30 - 4:00 pm - Session 3
4:00 - 7:00 pm - Session 4
Dinner following final session
star Register here. If you, or know of someone who, are unable to register online please sign up in the Garden Foyer or South Foyer and you will be contacted! If you register by January 31st your name will be entered into a drawing for a gift bag from Adrian's Boutique.
star Cost: $25 to help cover the facility and food costs. Scholarships available.
star For more Information or if you would like to volunteer with the many details of the weekend email your questions here. 
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 10th
6:30 pm in the Sanctuary 
Make plans now to join us for a special Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 10th, beginning at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter. 
starBible Max will meet at 6:30 pm for children Kindergarten through 5th grades. Nursery will be provided for children birth through 3 years of age.
Marriage Ministry
Marriage Oneness
Beginning Wednesday, February 17th
6:30 pm in Room 106
Do you want to create oneness in your marriage relationship? It's where you and me become we. In these dynamic, video-based sessions, Marriage Oneness equips couples to grow in true intimacy, connection, and purpose and experience closeness for a lifetime in seven key areas: Communication, Conflict Resolution, Money, Spiritual Beliefs, Sexual Intimacy, Roles and Responsibilities, and Family and Friends. Cost for materials is $25 per couple. If you are interested in attending this 8 session class led by Dr. Mark Glover, please contact the church office.
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 Kansas District Missions Website: To keep informed of all the Kansas District Missions news items log onto their recently updated web page. You will find this website helpful and encouraging as you browse through it. Up to date information is also included about the mission trips to Dominican Republic and Nicaragua here.
star JESUS Film Harvest Partner Mission Trip Opportunities
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
Upward Basketball & Cheer 2015-16
Click here to view the season's schedule. Your support of these young athletes is appreciated!
Senior Adult Ministry
PrimeTimer's Banquet
Friday, April 8th
Senior Adults, mark your calendars now and save the date for the Annual District Senior Adult Banquet which will be held Friday, April 8th, at Wichita Woodland Lakes Church of the Nazarene, 770 S Greenwich Road. Sign up sheets are now available at the Garden Foyer Welcome Center. Be watching for more details in the next few weeks.

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TGC Wednesday Schedule
6:30-7:00 pm - Combined Dinner ($2) - Gym
7:00-7:30 pm - Combined Worship - Upstairs Chapel
7:30-8:00 pm - High School Teaching Time - Upstairs Chapel
7:30-8:00 pm - Middle School Teaching Time - Fireside Room
8:00-8:30 pm - D-Groups/All Ages (locations TBA)
Auction Fundraiser
Save the Date: Sunday, March 13, 2016
Our 2016 Auction is quickly approaching!!! Students can turn in their collected donations now and the sooner the better as the Early Item Submission Bonuses will soon begin to expire! Auction Packets are still available in the East Foyer and there's still plenty of time to participate. Students who earned all four shares in this past year's auction earned around $500 to help pay for camp, mission trip, MAX, Xtreme, etc.
Dates and details:
... Sunday, February 7th - Early Item Submission Deadline #1 (Bonus = $50).
... Sunday, February 14th - Early Item Submission Deadline #2 (Bonus = $25).
... Sunday, February 21st - High Value Item Bonus & Early Item Submission Deadline #3 (Bonus = $15), Auction Ticket sales begin.
... Sunday, February 28th - Final Item Submission Deadline
... Saturday, March 5th - Silent Auction Set-up.
... Sunday, March 6th - Silent Auction Opens.
... Saturday, March 12th - Live Auction Set-up.
... Sunday, March 13th ... Final Live Auction Set-up 3 pm ... Dinner 5 pm ... Live Auction 6 pm ... Tear-down/Clean-up 7 pm.
Kansas Xtreme
Friday & Saturday, April 1st, 2nd
At Hutchinson First Church
Kansas Xtreme is a sports and talent competition for students across the Kansas District. All middle and high school students are invited to compete in a wide variety of categories and events to qualify for MAX @ MNU later in April.   
star Registration Forms are due Wednesday, March 23rd!
star Cost: $30 per person
star Sign up on the posted sign-up sheets in the East Foyer.
star Attendance Rule: Each participant must meet the attendance rule (attend 5 of the 6 Mid-Week Gatherings leading up to the event, some exceptions apply)
star Students can compete in up to 3 talent and 2 team events, but no more. For instructions on individual entries, please see Pastor Josh or Joni.
star Competitive categories include: Bible Quizzing, painting, drawing, photography, creative art, drama, human video, dance, worship band, singer/songwriter, math test, preaching, persuasive speech, vocal solo and ensemble, instrumental solo and ensemble, table tennis, bowling, 3-point shoot out, 5K run, tennis, co-ed dodgeball, 7 on 7 football, guys/girls middle/high school basketball, ladies volleyball, and 4 on 4 beach volleyball.
Dillon's Card Fundraiser
We've just begun a new calendar year and that means its time to login to your Dillon's Shoppers Card Account online and re-designate HFN as the beneficiary of your Community Rewards. 
To do this, go to www.dillons.com
 login with your username and password, click the "community" tab near the top
select "Community Rewards." On the page that comes up, either use our "Organization Code" which is 10140, or simply type in "First Church of the Nazarene".  A list of organizations should appear, and choose the one with the address of "4290 N. Monroe". 
After you've done this, you're all set and you can know that for the remainder of 2016, a portion of what you spend at Dillon's on qualifying purchases will benefit HFN's Middle and High School Ministry!
High School
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"Break Out" Night
Next Wednesday, February 3rd
Following our regular dinner and worship time at HFN on Wednesday, February 3rd, our D-Groups will travel to an alternate location to meet. Transportation will be provided from the church to the off-site location. Students, please bring $5 that night to purchase something at the gathering place. Parents will pick up their student off site at 8:30 pm.
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High School Dinner & Movie
Saturday, February 20
All High School students are encouraged to join us on Saturday, February 20th, for Dinner & a Movie. We will leave the church parking lot at 5:30 pm to go to dinner and then the movie afterward (around 7:00 pm). $20 per student will cover the cost of the meal and movie. Our restaurant and movie will be announced soon. We'll return to the church by 9:30 pm.
MissionTrip
2016 Spring Break Mission Trip
March 20-24, 2016
Deadline to sign up: Sunday, March 6th
Our Junior/Senior/College Spring Break Mission Trip dates for this year will be March 20-24. On Sunday, March 20th, we will leave Hutchinson early in the morning in route to Galveston, TX where we will volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and The Salvation Army during the day and enjoy some down-time together in the evenings. We will return to Hutchinson on Thursday. The cost of the trip will be $150 per person and will include everything except for spending money. All interested high school juniors and seniors and college students sign up at the East Entrance by Sunday, March 6th. For more information contact Pastor Josh.
Winter Jam 2016
Friday, March 11th
Intrust Arena in Wichita, KS
Matthew West, Red, For King & Country, Crowder, KB, Trip Lee, and Tedashii are some of the groups that will be performing at Winter Jam 2016. A limited number of seats are available and all students interested in going must sign up at the East Foyer. Cost per person will be $35. Students will need to be at the church by 3 pm to leave and everyone will need money for dinner at the concert. We will return to HFN around midnight.
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Upcoming Events
... MAX @ MNU ... April 21-23
...High School Camp...June 3-6
...High School Mission Trip...July 17-23
Middle School
Middle School Sunday Funday
Sunday, February 7th
Immediately following morning services on Sunday, February 7th all 6th - 8th grade students are invited to join us for our first Sunday Funday! The girls will be meeting for lunch and working on a Valentine take-home project, and the boys will be meeting for lunch and playing games in the Gym (dodge ball, toilet paper dodge ball, monkey ball, etc.). The cost is $5, and a rsvp is appreciated (so we know about how much food to prepare), but not necessary.
Winter Jam 2016
March 11th
Christian Music's Largest Annual Tour
Intrust Arena, Wichita Kansas
Middle school students interested in attending Winter Jam Concert, contact Pastor Mark Hall. Reservation is secured with $15 payment or agree to pay from your student account. Seating is limited to the first 25 kids, and is first come/first serve. Transportation provided and will leave from the church at 4:00 pm. Bring $8-$10 to eat dinner at the Intrust Arena. We should arrive back at the church around 12:00 midnight.
News You Can Use

You Are Invited to the 80th Birthday Celebration for Penn Morton this Sunday, January 31st. This come and go reception will be in the Fireside Room from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. If you are not able to attend you may send cards of best wishes to Penn at 3703 Wesley Dr. Apt. B, Hutchinson, KS  67502.

Congratulations to Austin and Lacy Dimitt Wiggins on the birth of their first child, Noah Ray, born on Friday, January 15th at 9:02 pm. Noah was 20 inches long and weighed 6 pounds and 14 ounces at birth. Congratulations are also in order for grandparents Don and Virginia Dimitt as they welcome their first grandchild, and aunts and uncles, Louden & Micaela, Lane and Landon.

Dear Church Family, Bob and I would like to thank you all for your prayers and encouragement during our time of illness. We also appreciate the cards, notes and visits. Your friends in Christ, Bob & Rozan Wilson

End of Year Contribution Statements have been mailed and you should have received them recently. Please feel free to contact the church office if you did not receive your statement or have a question about your statement.

Numbered contribution envelopes for 2016 are available at the West Entrance. These envelopes have been personalized with a number distinctive to your family for quick reference by the treasurer to record your tax deductible tithes and offerings. If you do not have a set, please let the church office know and we will be happy to get you one.

Check the Lost & Found: This coming Sunday will be the last day to retrieve any unclaimed items from the Lost and Found. The Lost and Found file cabinet is located behind the South Entrance Welcome Center. Be sure to stop by this Sunday to pick up your items. All remaining items will be donated February 1st.