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Weekly Newsletter                                                  April 27, 2016
April

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Call To Prayer, 4:30 pm
Prayer 'N Praise, 6:30 pm
Starting Point, 6:30 pm
ScreamFree Marriage, 6:30 pm
Isaiah Small Group, 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

May

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Youth Sunday
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
Audio/Visual Training, 12:15 pm
One Accord, 6:00 pm
epoch Small Group, 6:30 pm

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Ladies Bible Study, 9:00 am
Laundry Love at Giant Laundromat, 6:30 pm
College Gathering, 8:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 
  those recovering from the Ecuador earthquake. The number of deaths within the Nazarene family surpasses the number suffered in our global church in recent years and on the region in the last decade.

  the Montana region of northern Bulgaria. It is one of the most disadvantaged areas of the European Union. 

  the pastor and his wife of a church in Chhattisgarh, India, following attacks on them during a recent church service.

 "Let God's promises shine on your problems." -- Corrie Ten Boom (1892-1983), Dutch author, speaker, and concentration camp survivor
Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
This Sunday, May 1st
Refuse To Go It Alone, taken from Genesis 2:18-22, is Part 5 of Pastor Kent Pedersen's current sermon series, Unleashing Hope. Join us for encouragement and fellowship this Sunday! We look forward to worshiping with you! 
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
Ecuador Earthquake Response Fund
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Ecuador on April 16th has caused wide spread devastation while leaving entire towns in ruin. If you would like to help the people of Ecuador, including some of our own Nazarene brothers and sisters, with basic needs of food, water, and medical help, you may do so through HFN. Just make sure you indicate on a check or offering envelope 'Ecuador Earthquake Response Fund' and place it in the offering this coming Sunday or text HFNGIVE to 56316 to give through your mobile device. To read the NCN News article click here.
Children's Ministry
star Kids Church Camp 
EARLY Registration Deadline This Coming Sunday, May 1st
After Sunday, May 1st, prices for Kids Camp will increase. To make sure your child gets registered at the discounted rate click here by this coming Sunday.
star Junior Camp: July 25th - 28th 
For all boys & girls who have completed 4th-6th grades. Cost: $140
star Primary Camp: July 28th - 30th
For all boys and girls who have completed K-3rd grades. Cost $115
Register Online here. All forms and information are available here.
star  Identical Mentor Training Sessions
in the Theatre
Saturday, May 14th - 9:00 - 11:00 am
Sunday, May 15th - Noon - 2:00 pm
All volunteers (adults and students) that help in the Children's Department (Birth - 5th grade) are asked to please attend one of the upcoming Mentor
Training Sessions. These sessions will be identical and are scheduled for Saturday, May 14th, from 9:00 - 11:00 am and again on Sunday, May 15th, from noon - 2:00 pm. Brunch will be served on Saturday and lunch will be served on Sunday. In order to accommodate everyone present, please rsvp to Kristi Brinar for the session you are planning to attend by Wednesday, May 11th.
star PreteenMissionTripWebSm Club 45 ACTS Trip
Thursday, May 26th - Saturday, May 28th
star Please note the date change for the Club 45 ACTS Trip: the dates have been changed to Thursday, May 26th - Saturday, May 28th.
star All students currently in 4th or 5th grade, and their parents, are eligible to participate as we serve others in the Oklahoma City area. Before heading home we will spend the day at Frontier City. The cost is $75 per student, and a parent goes free! For more information and to register click here.
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 5th
55+WebSm Senior Adults Pie & Coffee 
with Pastor Kent
Monday, May 9th
6:30 pm in the Theatre
All Senior Adults, age 55 and older, are invited to join Pastor Kent and some of our HFN Board members as they share some updates to the vision, ideas, and discussions that he and the Church Board have had in recent meetings. You are encouraged to attend this sharing and discussion time on Monday, May 9th, in the Theatre beginning at 6:30 pm. We hope you will be able to come. Please help us in our planning by indicating on your Connection Card, or contact the Church Office, if you plan to be there.
Area Graduations
Congratulations to all 2015-16 graduates. Please note the following list of area graduations taking place soon.
Central Christian - Saturday, May 7th at 11:00 am at Central Christian School
Buhler High School - Saturday, May 14th at 10:00 am at Sports Arena
Reno County Homeschool - Saturday, May 14th at 2:00 pm at HFN Sanctuary - 
Nickerson High School - Saturday, May 21st at 2:30 pm at Nickerson New Gym
Hutchinson High School - Sunday, May 22nd at 2:00 pm at Sports Arena
ChurchElections Annual Church Elections Results
2016-17 Church Board: Jackie Ashcraft, Ray Bartholomew, Rick Blosser, Gary Clark, Bill Edwards, Gene Elliott, David Friesen, Scott Mann, Justin Marcum, T J Perez, Terri Ramos, Janet Singleton (SS Superintendent) & Craig Wood. 
District Assembly Delegates: Jackie Ashcraft, Ray Bartholomew, Brian & Carol Bett, Jan Clark, Gene Elliott, Bones & Norene Nay, Janet Singleton, Pat Turner & Deanna Willard.
NMI Convention Delegates: Jackie Ashcraft, Brian & Carol Bett, Amber Bowlby, Gene Elliott, Tammy Hoskinson, Heather Ramos & Phil Torgrimson.
NMI Council Members: Jackie Ashcraft, Brian & Carol Bett, Amber Bowlby, Gene Elliott, Tammy Hoskinson, Heather Ramos & Phil Torgrimson.
CCPSlogoWebS Christ's Care Preschool Open Enrollment
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. Due upon enrollment is the first month's tuition and $50 enrollment fee, both nonrefundable.
star Tuesday/Thursday Morning Sessions for 3/4 year olds meet from 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Cost is $80 per month. Due upon enrollment is the first month's tuition and $50 enrollment fee, both nonrefundable.
star For more information contact Melissa Marcum at 620.662.1283.

Break Out Night
Date Changed to Next Wednesday, May 3rd
Please note the date change for our next Break Out Night. Next Wednesday, May 3rd, our high school groups will be "Breaking Out" and going somewhere else for our D-group time. Students will need to bring $5 that night in order to purchase something at their gathering place. Transportation back to the church will be provided and all students should be back to HFN by 8:30 for pick up. Dinner and Worship will take place @ HFN before groups "Break Out."
Graduate Sunday
May 22, 2016
HFN will honor our graduates at the beginning of both services on Sunday, May 22nd. Information Forms and Letter can be downloaded here. The Information Sheet must be returned (along with the 3 requested pictures) to Pastor Josh or the Church Office by Sunday, May 15th. 
star TGC Graduate Night will be Wednesday, May 18th. Parents of grads are invited to join us that night for dinner in the Lewis Family Life Center at 6:30 and our Mid-Week Gathering, where we will honor our graduates. 
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Senior High Summer Camp
June 3-6, 2016
Deadline to Register: Wednesday, May 18th
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 deadline is Wednesday, May 18th. Forms are available in the East Foyer.
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)
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Upcoming Events
...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

Church League Softball: Softball teams for kids, teens and adults are now forming for the summer. If you are interested in playing on a team, or coaching a team, please contact Roy or Susie McFarland.

Special Congratulations go to Randall Turner as he has completed requirements for the Doctor of Ministry Degree through Nazarene Theological Seminary. He will be receiving his doctorate this coming Sunday, May 1st. Congratulations!

You Are Invited to the 80th Birthday Reception for Rodney Sayers, Sr. on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Bethany Church of the Nazarene, 408 N Kent Rd. in Hutchinson. If you are unable to attend you may send your birthday wishes to him at 1811 N Walnut, Hutchinson, KS 67502. NO gifts please. For more information, call or text Beverly Mendoza at 620-727-1244.