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Weekly Newsletter                                             February 24, 2016
February

24
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

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Kids Bible Quiz
Upward Games
Church League Basketball

28
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
Gage Family Farewell Luncheon, 12:00 noon
Teen Bible Quiz Practice, 4:00 pm
One Accord, 6:00 pm
epoch Small Group, 6:30 pm

March

1
Ladies Bible Study, 9:00 am
Laundry Love at Giant Laundry, 6:00 pm
Upward Practice, 6:30 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm
College Gathering, 8:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 
  those affected by Cyclone Winston that left a path of destruction and death in Fiji and the island nation of Tonga. Click here to read more. 

  the Nazarene World Week of Prayer that beings Sunday, February 28 and continues through Saturday, March 5. Click here for specific national and international requests.

  "Do not work so hard for Christ, that you make no time to pray to Christ. He is the lifeblood of all prayer, all work, all being, all communion". -- Ann Voskamp, A Holy Experiment E-mail February 22, 2016
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Sunday Worship
Worship Sunday, February 21st
Pastor Kent Pedersen will share Part 2 of Journey to the Cross Sermon Series, taken from Luke 13:1-8 this coming Sunday. 
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Gage Farewell Luncheon
This Coming Sunday, February 28th
in the Lewis Family Life Center
Immediately Following Morning Services 
We hope that everyone will be able to join us in the Lewis Family Life Center immediately following morning services this coming Sunday. We are celebrating the ministry of Pastor Ryan and Ashley Gage and their family while at Hutchinson First Church. Lunch will be provided. If you would like to bring brownies for dessert please contact Pat Amrine.
star Love Offering Received: In appreciation of their service to Hutchinson First Church, we will be sharing in a time of prayer with them and also be receiving special love offering during both services this coming Sunday. If you would like to contribute toward the love offering, please indicate Gage Love Offering on your check or giving envelope. Checks should be made out to First Church of the Nazarene. 
star Your cards and expressions of gratitude and love may be placed in the designated baskets in either foyer area or you can mail them to their current address, 108 Thunderbird in Hutchinson. You may also send your card to the Gage's at their new address: 1217 West Sandcrest Court, Nampa, ID 83686.
star Pastor Ryan and Ashley have accepted the call to serve as Minister of Worship Arts and Communications at College Church of the Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho and will begin their ministry there next month. 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.
Upward Celebration Sunday
Sunday, March 6th, 6:00 pm
Upward players, cheerleaders and coaches will be
participating in the Upward Celebration Program on
Sunday, March 6th, at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
Join us and meet the students who participated this year, as well as watch cheer demonstrations and other special highlights of the season.
star The season is quickly coming to a close, but you can still watch the last 2 games. Click here to view the season's schedule. Your support of these young athletes is appreciated!
Baptism Orientation
Sunday, March 13th
Between Services
If you would like to be baptized during either morning service on Easter Sunday, March 27th, please contact the church office. There will be a required Baptism Orientation in Pastor Kent's office, next to the Garden Foyer, on Sunday morning, March 13th, in between the services. If children are interested in being baptized, please contact Pastor Mark Hall.
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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 are now available at either foyer area. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 10 and under. Stop by one of the tables today 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.
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Senior Adult Ministry
star Vision-Casting/Pie & Coffee Night
Monday, March 14th 
6:30 pm in Theatre
All Senior Adults are invited to join Pastor Kent for a time of vision-casting and sharing on Monday, March 14th, beginning at 6:30 pm in the Theatre. We look forward to seeing all senior adults join us for this encouraging and informational evening. 
star 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. Cost is $13 per person. Please RSVP at the Garden Foyer Welcome Center.
Special guest this year will be Brian Arner. Brian has emerged as one of the finest voices in inspirational Christian music. His dramatic solo interpretations thrill, inspire and move his listeners. His vocal quality is matched only by the depth and sincerity of his spirit and his genuine love for God, his family and those around him is evident in all that he does. Brian and his wife, Penni, and their two sons travel full-time in their music ministry.
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 eggs to hunt, and lots of prizes as well.
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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
All 2016 Auction Donations need to be turned in by this Sunday, February 28th. Auction Ticket Sales are now underway and tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for kids (10 and under).
... Sunday, February 28th - Final Item Submission Deadline
... 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 
*In order for students to be awarded bonuses, they 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 NEW Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 9th
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: For students planning to participate in Kansas Xtreme, the Attendance Rule goes into effect this week. All students planning to participate need to attend 5 of the next 6 Wednesday Mid-Week Gatherings (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)
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 24th at 6:30 pm
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

Laundry Love, Tuesday, March 1st: This coming Tuesday is the next Laundry Love Night. Won't you take some time during these next few days and pray for all those who will be participating - both those giving and those receiving? Thanks so much!

NEW Mid-Week College Gathering meets Tuesdays at 8:00 pm in Room 106. This new ministry is beginning for College and Young Adults, ages 18-25. If you are in this age group, or know of someone who is, you are invited and we look forward to having you join us Tuesdays at 8:00 pm in Room 106. For more information contact Pastor Josh Moore. 

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.

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.

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.