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Weekly Newsletter                                                  May 4, 2016
May

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Call To Prayer, 4:30 pm
Women's Ministry Council Meeting, 5:00 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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National Day of Prayer
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm 
Celebrate Recovery, 7:00 pm

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

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Central Christian High School Graduation at CCS, 11:00 am

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Happy Mother's Day
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, 9:15 am
Baptism Orientation in Starting Point Room, 10:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church, 10:45 am
Baptism Orientation in Starting Point Room, 12:00 noon
One Accord, 6:00 pm
epoch Small Group, 6:30 pm

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PrimeTimers Breakfast Fellowship at Downtown Sampler's, 8:00 am
Sr. Adults Vision Update with Pastor Kent, 6:30 pm

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Ladies Bible Study, 9:00 am
Church Board Meeting, 7:00 pm
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm
College Gathering, 8:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 
  those who have been affected by the Vanuatu earthquake on April 29th.

  those affected by the attack in South Sudan on April 15th, where over 200 people were killed and 108 children were kidnapped.

  the leaders of the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Lanka after-school program and for the children who are able to attend in Sri Lanka.

  relief efforts still underway in the coastal areas of Ecuador following the earthquake.

  the LoveWorks team of 12 young adults from Point Loma Nazarene University that will travel to Ecuador and minister for 2 weeks in an area that was not affected by last month's earthquake. The third week they will work in an area hit by the earthquake.

  the people God has called to serve in the highly diverse nations or areas across the Eurasia Region. 

 "Waiting in prayer is a disciplined refusal to act before God acts." -- Eugene Patterson 
Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
This Sunday, May 8th
Part 6 of theUnleashing Hope Sermon Series is a message entitled Replace Burnout With Balance, taken from Psalm 23. Pastor Kent Pedersen will direct our attention to the Scripture as we seek to live a life of balance. Join us Sunday, and bring a friend to worship! We look forward to being with you! 
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star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church
National Day of Prayer
Tomorrow, May 5th
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This Coming Monday
May 9th at 8:00 am at Downtown Sampler Restaurant
Get your weekday started with great food and fellowship and join us for breakfast at the Downtown Sampler Restaurant in the First National Bank Building. All Senior Adults are welcome. Parking is available in the parking garage or on Main Street.  
Senior Adults Vision Update
with Pastor Kent
This Coming Monday, May 9th
6:30 pm in the Theatre
Please rsvp by email or call the church office at 662.1283 by tomorrow, May 5th, if you will be attending the Vision Update with Pastor Kent and some of our HFN Board members. All Senior Adults, age 55 and older, are invited and encouraged to attend this sharing and discussion time next Monday, May 9th, in the Theatre beginning at 6:30 pm. We hope you will be able to come.
Area Graduations
Congratulations to all 2015-16 graduates. Please note the following list of area graduations taking place soon.
Central Christian - This 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
Robert E. Lee Presentation 
by Norman Joy
Sunday, May 15th
6:30 pm in Theatre
Norman Joy takes you back in time to find out what was on the mind of the Commanding General of the Confederate Army, Robert E. Lee, when he made decisions such as whether to accept command of the forces of the United States or resign his commission and return to Virginia. Or whether to make a final charge on the third day at Gettysburg. Or what options did he have other than surrender in April, 1865. Norman draws on his own years of military service and his historical research connections to bring General Lee to life. This presentation is open to everyone. Join us in the Theatre at 6:30 pm on Sunday, May 15th.
Children's Ministry
 
 Kids Church Camp 
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Early Bird Registration Deadline has been extended to Sunday, May 15th!
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 next Wednesday, May 11th.
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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.
ChurchElections Annual Church Elections Results
2016-17 Church Board: Jackie Ashcraft, Brian Augustine (NYI), 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 TONIGHT, May 4th
Tonight our high school groups will be "Breaking Out" and going somewhere else for our D-group time. Students will need to bring $5 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.
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MAX @ MNU
It was awesome to be with our group at MAX a couple of weekends ago. As always, our students were great! Click here to see the list of awards that HFN Students and Kansas District Teams won.
High School
High School Mission Trip
July 17th - 23rd
On Sunday, July 17th, we'll be loading up and heading to Albuquerque, NM for our 2016 Summer Mission Trip. We'll be staying at the Sandia Church of the Nazarene and partnering with them in mission work. The cost for the trip will be $350 per person. Included in that cost is transportation, lodging, project funds, fun day activity (white water rafting), t-shirt, devotional book, and all regular meals. The only additional money that will be needed is money for snacks or souvenirs. We will be returning home on Saturday, July 23rd (please note this scheduling change). A sign up sheet for the trip will be posted soon. While graduating seniors are eligible to go on the trip, 8th graders who will be entering the 9th grade this fall are not eligible.
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The Go Culture Schedule
TONIGHT
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.

You Are Invited to the 80th Birthday Reception for Rodney Sayers, Sr. this 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.

Dear HFN family, Thank you for all the love and encouragement you have shown us during our time here. Serving and worshiping alongside you has truly been a great joy. We will continue praying for God's blessings upon this church and know that He has great plans for HFN. We love each one of you and look forward to seeing you again!
Vince and Monica Sturgeon