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Weekly Newsletter                                             February 17, 2016
February

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Call To Prayer, 4:30 pm
Prayer 'N Praise, 6:30 pm
Marriage Oneness, 6:30 pm
Starting Point, 6:30 pm
Bible Max for Kids, 6:30 pm
The Go Culture Student Ministry, 6:30 pm
Festival Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal, 6:30 pm
Praise 'N Prayer, 6:30 pm

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

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

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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
Xtreme Basketball Practice, 2:00 pm
Kids Bible Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
One Accord, 6:00 pm
epoch Small Group, 6:30 pm

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Ladies Bible Study, 9:00 am
Upward Practice, 6:30 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm
College Gathering, 8:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 
  the Nazarene broadcast team in the Middle East as they air the program "A Glimpse" through the Easter season on Arabic MTV. 

  the team in Haiti for the completion of the Chapel Factory and for the new congregations as they wait for their new buildings.

  Nazarene Compassionate Ministries and the Eurasia Region as they respond to the needs of refugees.

  Nazarene World Week of Prayer February 28 through March 5.

  Scot and Tyronza Pringle, serving in Papua New Guinea.

  Darin and Tonya Kucey, serving in Haiti.

  "The most eloquent prayer is the prayer through hands that heal and bless". -- Billy Graham
Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
Worship Sunday, February 21st
Pastor Kent Pedersen will begin a new sermon series this coming Sunday entitled Journey to the Cross, taken from Luke 9:28-36. We look forward to sharing with you during this special season of Lent. 
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Starting Point Class
Tonight at 6:30 pm
in the Fireside Room
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 beginning tonight at 6:30 pm. For more information contact the church office.
Marriage Ministry
Marriage Oneness
Begins Tonight at 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.
Gage Farewell Reception
Sunday, February 28th
in the Lewis Family Life Center
Immediately Following Morning Services 
Everyone is invited to a Soup Dinner in the Lewis Family Life Center immediately following morning services on Sunday, February 28th. Lunch will be provided. If you would like to bring brownies for dessert please contact Pat Amrine.
star Your expressions of gratitude and love will be among their treasured memories of friendships made while in Hutchinson. You can mail greeting or gift cards to them at their current address, 108 Thunderbird in Hutchinson, or you may drop them in designated baskets in either foyer area on Sunday, February 28th. You may also send your card to the Gage's at their new address: 1217 Sandcrest Court, Nampa, ID 83686.  
star We are celebrating the ministry of Pastor Ryan and Ashley Gage and their family while at Hutchinson First Church. After much reflection and prayer, the Gage's have accepted the call to serve as Minister of Worship Arts and Communications at College Church of the Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho. Our prayers go with them as they begin this new chapter of ministry.
Membership Class  
Sunday, March 6th
4:00 - 6:00 pm in the Theatre
Membership is an important step in the life of any follower of Christ. Membership is when you decide not to just "join" a church but to "partner" with them in what they are doing in the world. Membership allows us to have a say in the direction of the church by allowing you to vote during general elections and upcoming decisions that require a vote to be conducted. Membership also says you voluntarily hold yourself to a greater level of commitment in a local body of Believers. star Our next Membership Class will be held on Sunday, March 6th, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the Theatre (just inside the South Entrance). We will cover what a church is, what the Nazarene Church stands for, what Hutchinson Nazarene stands for, and what we expect of our members.
star Indicate Church Membership on the Connection Card in the worship folder, or email the church office if you are interested in attending. 
star Coming to the Membership Class does not mean you are required to join the church, it is open for anyone who is curious about what it means to be a member of our church.
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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 Auction Dinner Tickets Sales Begin: This Coming Sunday, February 21st. Tickets 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.
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.
Children's Ministry
Community Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 26th
1:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Bags of plastic eggs are available for pickup at either Welcome Center. Would you be so kind as to help us fill the eggs with wrapped candy (no chocolate, please) and return them by Sunday, March 20th? Your help is greatly appreciated!
star We'll begin the fun at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 26th with a telling of the Easter Story in the Sanctuary. Kids, be sure to bring a basket to gather eggs.
star Save the date! This family event is for children through 5th grade and their parents. Plan now to join us - and bring your neighbors, friends and classmates! If you know of someone not attending a church, this is a great event to introduce them to HFN. We will have lots of egg, and lots of prizes as well.
Mid-Week College Gathering
Tuesdays at 8:00 pm in Room 106 
College & Young Adults...join for fellowship and encouragement on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 pm in Room 106. For more information contact Pastor Josh Moore.
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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Senior Adult Ministry
PrimeTimer's Banquet
Friday, April 8th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
All Senior Adults are invited to join us for the Annual District Senior Adult Banquet that 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.
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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.

Auction Fundraiser
Save the Date: Sunday, March 13, 2016
This Sunday is High Value Item Bonus & Early Item Submission Deadline #3 (Bonus = $15). Next Sunday, Feb. 28th, is the last day to turn in Auction items. 
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 Coming 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 Location: HFN
star Dates: Friday & Saturday, April 1st & 2nd
star Registration Forms are due by Wednesday, March 23rd!
star Cost: $30 per person
star Sign up: Students interested in team sports or group acitivites need to 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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The Go Culture Schedule
TONIGHT, February 17th
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 Chapel
8:00-8:30 pm - D Groups/All Ages (locations TBA)
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High School Dinner & Movie
This Saturday, February 20
When: This Saturday, February 20th at 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Who: High School students
What: Dinner & Movie
Cost: $20 per student will cover the cost of the dinner and movie.
Transportation provided and leaving from church at 5:30 pm.
MissionTrip
2016 Spring Break Mission Trip
March 20-24, 2016
Deadline to sign up: Sunday, March 6th
Departure: Sunday, March 20th early morning
Destination: Galveston, Texas
Project Partners: Habitat for Humanity and Salvation Army
Return: Thursday, March 24th
Cost: $150 per person plus spending money
Sign Up: 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
star Headliner's include: Matthew West, Red, For King & Country, Crowder, KB, Trip Lee, and Tedashii.
star Cost: $35 per person plus $8-$10 for dinner at the concert.
star Seating: A limited number of seats are available and all students interested in going must sign up at the East Foyer.
star Transportation provided: Students will need to be at the church by 3 pm to leave. 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
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Middle School Gathering
Tonight, February 17th at 6:30 pm
Tonight we will be going back to our regular schedule, and in our new space! We will be meeting in the area above the Gym as the new Middle School space!
star Tonight's schedule:
6:30-7:00 pm - Combined Dinner ($2) - Gym
7:00-7:30 pm - Combined Worship - Upstairs Chapel
7:30-7:50 pm - Middle School Teaching Time - Upstairs Above Gym
7:50-8:15 pm - D-Groups/All Ages
8:15-8:30 pm - Open Gym
Winter Jam 2016
March 11th
Sign Up Here
Middle school students interested in attending Winter Jam Concert sign up online here. Payment of $15 is needed when you sign up, or agree to pay from your account. Seating is limited to the first 25 kids, and is on a first come/first serve basis. Transportation will be provided and will leave from the church at 4:00 pm SHARP, so arrive a few minutes early. 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

Pictorial Church Directories are available at the Garden Foyer Welcome Center. Informational Directories (without pictures) are also available for anyone who would like to have one at both the South Foyer and Garden Foyer Welcome Centers.

Priscilla Shirer Live this coming Sunday, February 21st at Central Community Church in Wichita: Prisicilla Shirer and Anthony Evans will be at Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple in Wichita, on Sunday, February 21st at 7:00 pm. Men and women alike will be blessed as Anthony leads worship and Priscilla shares Scripture. 
Tickets for this event are $20 for general admission and are available online here or by calling the church office at 316-943-1800.

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.