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Weekly Newsletter                                             February 3, 2016
February

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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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M.O.P.S., 9:00 am
IF Gathering at Main Street Event, 6:30 pm

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IF Gathering, 9:00 am
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
Xtreme Basketball Practice, 2:00 pm
Kids Bible Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
One Accord, 5:00 pm
epoch Small Group, 6:30 pm

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PrimeTimer's Breakfast Fellowship at Downtown Sampler, 8:00 am

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Ladies Bible Study, 9:00 am
Upward Practice, 6:30 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 
  the refugee crisis and those extending a helping hand in Europe. 

  the Global Women and Girls Fund and those helping through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries who administer valuable opportunities for education, life skills and for the women and girls who participate.

  NMI East Ohio District President Mark Miller and his family. The search for his aunt, Janet Miller, continues. She went missing on December 24, 2016, and at this point, police say there is nothing more they can do. The family is understandably discouraged. Pray for God to reveal the whereabouts of Janet and for peace for the family as the wait continues.

  "We never know how God will answer our prayers, but we can expect that He will get us involved in His plan for the answer. If we are true intercessors, we must be ready to take part in God's work on behalf of the people for whom we pray". -- Corrie ten Boom
Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Worship Sunday, February 7th
Begin your week in worship and fellowship with us this coming Sunday. Pastor Kent will continue his current sermon series New with a message entitled Next Step, taken from Matthew 28:19-20. Worship and fellowship together as the body of Christ - priceless!
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. 
It's not too late to register for the IF Gathering taking place this Friday and Saturday. Women of all ages, cultures and denominations are invited to this 2 day event that will be held at Main Street Event Center, 2 N Main Street in Hutchinson. 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! Registration will also be available at the door.
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. 
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Senior Adult Ministry
Monthly Breakfast Fellowship
This Coming Monday, February 8th
8:00 am at Downtown Sampler's Restaurant
BreakfastSrAdultsWebSm A delicious breakfast waits for your arrival! All Senior Adults are invited to join us for the Senior Adult Breakfast Fellowship at Downtown Sampler Restaurant this next Monday beginning at 8:00 am. Delicious food and fantastic fellowship...what a great way to start a day! If you have not joined us in a while, why not consider being a blessing and come on down! For more information contact Pastor Bones Nay at 708.1642.
star PrimeTimer's Banquet
Friday, April 8th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
The Annual District Senior Adult Banquet will be held Friday, April 8th, at Wichita Woodland Lakes Church of the Nazarene, 770 S Greenwich Road. Special guest this year will be Brian Arner. Cost is $13 per person. Sign up sheets are available at the Garden Foyer Welcome Center.
Mid-Week College Gathering
Begins next Tuesday, February 9th
8:00 pm in Room 106 
A new ministry is beginning for College and Young adults from 18-25 years of age. If you are in this age group, or know of someone who is, please join us! This new ministry will kick off next Tuesday, February 9th, at 8:00 pm in Room 106. For more information contact Pastor Josh Moore.
Ash Wednesday Service
Next Wednesday, February 10th
7:00 pm in the Sanctuary 
Make plans now to join us for a special Ash Wednesday Service next Wednesday, February 10th, beginning at 7:00 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 7:00 pm for children Kindergarten through 5th grades. Nursery will be provided for children birth through 3 years of age.
Starting Point Class
Wednesday, February 17th
6:30 pm 
Starting Point is a class for people who have questions about God, have started a new relationship with Jesus, or are returning to church after some time away. Starting Point will be a 6 week class that will help you take your next steps in spiritual growth. It's a place where your opinions and beliefs are valued and no question is off limits. Pastor Kent, along with other leaders, will lead these group discussions where your questions about God become a conversation about faith. We invite you to begin a conversation with us on February 17th at 6:30 pm. For more information contact the church office.
Marriage Ministry
Marriage Oneness
Beginning Wednesday, February 17th
6:30 pm in Room 106
Marriage Oneness is a highly engaging, eight-week video-based series offering practical marriage help. The hope of deep, soul-level harmony is why we get married in the first place. It's that good. But oneness doesn't just happen. Couples make it happen. And it can deepen over the lifetime of a marriage. Marriage Oneness equips couples with marriage help in seven key areas: Communication, Conflict Resolution, Money, Spiritual Beliefs, Sexual Intimacy, Roles and Responsibilities, and Family and Friends.
star Cost for materials is $25 per couple. 
star Register for this class by contacting the church office or Dr. Mark Glover.
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.
Upward Basketball & Cheer 2015-16
Click here to view the season's schedule. Your support of these young athletes is appreciated!
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Student Ministry Auction
Sunday, March 13th
Our Annual Student Ministry Auction has become the biggest means of raising funds to help our students with trip and event costs. Won't you make plans now to join us for the Live Auction and Dinner on Sunday, March 13th, beginning at 5:00 pm in the Lewis Family Life Center. 
star The Silent Auction will begin Sunday, March 6th, in the Fireside Room. Be sure to swing by the Fireside Room before, between, or after our morning services on March 6th or 13th and take a look. Bid sheets will be available for each item. Silent Auction bidding will close by section during the Live Auction on March 13th.
star The Live Auction will be Sunday, March 13th beginning with dinner at 5:00 pm in the Lewis Family Life Center and the Live Auction beginning at 6:00 pm. Auction Ticket costs are $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 10 and under. Stop by one of the tables in either foyer area to purchase your tickets.

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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)
Ash Wednesday Service
Saturday, February 10
7:00 pm
Next Wednesday, February 10th, The Go Culture students will be joining the rest of the HFN Family at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary for an Ash Wednesday service. We will still have dinner at 6:30 in the Lewis Family Life Center and we will also still meet for D-Groups following the service. We will conclude at our normal time of 8:30 pm.  
Auction Fundraiser
Save the Date: Sunday, March 13, 2016
Students can turn in their collected donations now! Get your items in soon! All items are to be received by Sunday, February 28th.
star 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.
star Dates and details:
... This Sunday, February 7th - Early Item Submission Deadline #1 (Bonus = $50).
... Next 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.
star To receive bonuses, students must turn all of their items in by the specified deadlines and earn all 4 shares for the auction.
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 by 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
TONIGHT, February 3rd
Following our regular dinner and worship time at HFN tonight, our D-Groups will travel to an alternate location to meet. Transportation will be provided from the church to the off-site location AND BACK TO THE CHURCH. Students, please bring $5 that night to purchase something at the gathering place. Parents will pick up their student here at the church 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
This Coming 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

To Our Church Family: Thank you for the many remembrances, cards, and prayers on our behalf after the passing of our Dad. The love and support you offered meant so much to us. May God bless you! The meal was wonderful too. Thanks for making our extended family feel welcome. Love, Richard & Judy Parsons

Congratulations to Roy McFarland! On Saturday, January 30th, Roy was inducted into the Kansas USSSA Hall of Fame in Kansas City. He has been the State Church League Director for USSSA for the past 30 years and has also played, coached and umpired over the years. He was the coach of the First Nazarene Men's Team when the Church League began in 1974 through Hutchinson First Church. God has blessed the Church League over the years with new ministers, Sunday School teachers and families becoming involved in the churches they played for. Congratulations Roy!

Sandi Patty Forever Grateful Farewell Tour at Central Community Church in Wichita on Sunday, March 13 at 7:00 pm. Ticket prices: General Admission $25 each, Seniors and Groups of 10 or more $18.50. Tickets available online here or at Central Community Church. For more information call 316.943.1800.