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Weekly Newsletter                                                  March 30, 2016
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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

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Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm 
Celebrate Recovery, 7:00 pm

April

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M.O.P.S., 9:00 am
KS Extreme begins, 12:00 noon

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KS Xtreme concludes, 3:00 pm

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Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
One Accord, 6:00 pm
epoch Small Group, 6:30 pm

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Ladies Bible Study, 9:00 am
Laundry Love Night at Giant Laundry, 6:00 pm
College Gathering, 8:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 
  the school in Kafubu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, as they have completed construction. Today, adults who could not attend school as children are learning to read. In September, children from grades 1 - 8 will attend there, eliminating a 10 mile round trip walk into the next town for education.

  Awesome Kids Space established at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kaytikling, Taytay, Philippines. Click here for more information.

  Lucas & Juliana Nunes, recently appointed regional communications coordinator for the Church of the Nazarene's South America Region. 

 "You may pray for an hour and still not pray.
You may meet God for a moment and then be in touch with Him all day" -- Fredrik Wisloff, Norwegian theologian and Christian preacher
Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
This Sunday, April 3rd
HOPE! It's the one thing that can change everything! Pastor Kent will begin a new sermon series this coming Sunday entitled Hope Rising! Unleashing the Power of the Resurrection in Your Life. Join us as we begin our look at seven factors that raise your hope.  
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star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Children's Ministry
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This Coming Sunday
April 3rd, 10:30 am
Parents...if you were not able to attend the Parent Meeting on March 20th, please make every effort to attend the next meeting on Sunday, April 3rd at 10:30 in the Theatre. We will be discussing the upcoming summer camps and activities, as well as a new schedule for Sunday School and Kids Church.
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Early Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 1st
Junior Camp: July 25th - 28th 
For all boys & girls who have completed 4th-6th grades. Cost: $140
Primary Camp: July 28th - 30th
For all boys and girls who have completed K-3rd grades. Cost $115
Register Online at www.ksnazkids.org. All forms and information are available here.
If registered after May 1st, 2016, FULL PRICE must be paid/postmarked by June 1st, 2016.
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Ladies Bible Study
It's not too late to participate in any of the Ladies Bible Study groups that begin this week.
star Tuesday Mornings at 9:00 am - The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer. Childcare is provided. Contact Sawana Shipley at 620.960.5171 for more information.
star Tuesday Evenings at 7:00 pm - Believing Jesus: A Journey Through the Book of ACTS, by Lisa Harper. Contact Shanna Woodcock for more information.
star Thursday Evenings at 7:00 pm - Jesus' Final Warning: Hearing Christ's Voice in the Midst of Chaos by Dr. Jeremiah. Contact Jan Clark 727-7607 for more information.
ChurchElections Annual Church Elections
Annual church elections will take place Sunday, April 17th & 24th, and Wednesday, April 20th. Voting for Church Board, NMI Council, District Assembly Delegate and NMI Convention Delegate will take place in the Lewis Family Life Center between and after Sunday services and before and after Wednesday's service. All members at Hutchinson First Church of the Nazarene 15 years and older are encouraged to vote.
Starting Point Class
8 Week Class Begins Wednesday, April 20th
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. The next 8 week Starting Point Class will begin Wednesday, April 20th at 6:30 pm in the Fireside Room. Space is limited to the first 12 who register. Cost for course materials is $20. Please check the designated box on the Connection Card in the worship folder if you are interested in participating or contact the church office.
ScreamFree Marriage Class
Begins April 20th
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm in Room 106
In ScreamFree Marriage couples learn how to embrace inevitable conflict as a profound vehicle for strengthening a marriage. Rather than just a source of pain and disagreement, these "Fires of Commitment," can actually be the exact experience needed to grow couples into new levels of maturity and intimacy. Dr. Mark Glover will be facilitating this 8 week class. To attend register here by Sunday, April 17th.
SchoolClothesGiveAway Missions Ministry
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.
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Open enrollment has begun for the 2016-17 Christ's Care Preschool school year. Openings are now available for all sessions.
star Monday/Wednesday/Friday Morning Sessions for 4/5 year olds meet from 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Cost is $100 per month. Non-refundable enrollment fee - $50 payable at registration.
star Tuesday/Thursday Morning Sessions for 3/4 year olds meet from 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Cost is $80 per month. Non-refundable enrollment fee - $50 payable at registration.
star Tuesday/Thursday Afternoon Sessions for 3-5 year olds meet from 12:30 - 3:00 pm. Cost is $80 per month. Non-refundable enrollment fee - $50 payable at registration.
star For more information contact Melissa Marcum at 620.662.1283.

Kansas Xtreme
This Friday and Saturday at HFN. 
... Top 16 Quiz-Off - Friday 11am-3 pm @ HFN
... Those performing talents will be scheduled to perform on Friday between 2-5pm @ HFN.
... All Art entries are due @ HFN by 4 pm on Fri.
... Soccer Tryouts will be on Fri. @ Morgan Elementary from 3-4:30 pm
... 7 on 7 Football Tryouts will be on Friday @ HFN from 3-4:30 pm
... Dinner will be served Friday from 5-5:45 pm @ HFN in the FLC
... Opening Celebration will be at 6 pm on Fri. @ HFN in the main sanctuary (All participants must attend)
... HS Guys Basketball will be Friday from 8:30-10:30 pm & Saturday from 8 am to Noon @ NHS
... HS Ladies Basketball will be Friday from 8:30-10:45 pm @ NHS
... MS Guys Basketball will on Saturday from 8-11 am @ HFN
... MS Girls Basketball will be on Friday from 8:30-10:45 pm @ NHS
... Coed Dodgeball will be on Friday from 11 to Midnight @ HFN
... Closing/Award Ceremony will be on Saturday @ NHS in the main gym following the conclusion of HS Guys Basketball (noonish).

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MAX @ MNU
April 21 - 23
Cost: $140
More details about the event will be announced in the next few weeks.
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2016 Student Ministry Auction
Thanks to the hard work of our students and staff and especially the generous hearts of the HFN family, this year's auction was a huge success!  $30,000 was raised for our Middle and High School Student Ministry.  What an incredible blessing!!!  The Auction Break-down has now been completed and student accounts have been updated.  For a current balance, please email Joni Blosser.
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Senior High Summer Camp
June 3-6, 2016
Cost: $200 per person
High School Camp is right around the corner!  The dates are Friday through Monday, June 3-6 at Camp Table Rock in Southwest Missouri. Students who are currently finishing 8th grade through those who will be graduating in May are eligible to go. The cost will be $200 per person and meal money will be needed for the to & from trips. Registration forms are now available in the East Foyer.
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
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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)
8:30 - ?? Xtreme HS Guys Basketball Practice-Gym
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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:
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
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Middle School Upcoming Events
Middle School Missions Trip - June 27-July 2
Kansas District Jr Hi Camp - August 1-4
News You Can Use

College Ministry: Tuesdays at 8:00 pm in Room 106 for all 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 for anyone who would like one.

Church Family, Isn't it wonderful how God will bring his church family to pray for you, just when you need them? Thank you for all your prayers of healing for Andy. May the Lord send many showers of blessings to you, our church family. Love in Christ, Marie and Andy Wuthnow

Communities That Care: Do you have one hour a week that you would like to share with a student? Communities That Care is looking for mentors for the 2016-2017 school year. For more information, or
if you would like to be a mentor to a student or listen to students read during the school day, please contact Lisa at 620-615-4018.