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Weekly Newsletter                                                  June 22, 2016
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Call To Prayer, 4:30 pm
Prayer 'N Praise, 6:30 pm
Isaiah Small Group, 6:30 pm
Bible Max Summer Edition for Kids, 6:30 pm
The Go Culture Student Ministry, 6:30 pm
Festival Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal, 6:30 pm

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Church League T Ball, Bye
Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm 
Celebrate Recovery, 7:00 pm
Men's Church League Softball, 7:00 pm

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18 & Under Church League Softball, 8:30 pm

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Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church/Sunday School, 9:15 am
Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church/Sunday School, 10:45 am
One Accord, 6:00 pm

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Middle School students depart for Missions Trip
Co-ed Church League Softball, 6:30, 7:30 pm
Men's Church League Softball, 8:30 pm

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T-Ball, 5:30 pm
9 & Under Church League Softball, 7:30 pm
12 & Under Church League
Softball, Bye
College Gathering, 8:00 pm
Please Pray For: 
 
  believers who have chosen to remain in their homeland where another faith is the majority. 

  "Frank", a worker who has been seriously injured in a gas explosion at the Pines City Church of the Nazarene church in northern Philippines.

  Andrew and Gina Pottenger, serving on the Eurasia Region.
   
  "God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied." -- Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 5:6 (NLT)
Quick Links

 

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Sunday Worship
This Sunday, June 26th
The Great Life: Living the Fruit of the Spirit is our current Summer Sermon Series.
Pastor Kent Pedersen will continue Part 5 in a message on Kindness this coming Sunday. Join us for this practical and helpful message taken from Galatians 5:19-23.  
star 9:15 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church/Sunday School
star 10:45 am Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church/ Sunday School
Children's Ministry
star Bible Max Summer Edition 
Extended Summer Time 6:30 - 8:15 pm in Theatre
Come share in a devotion on the Fruit of the Spirit, then we will head outside for some fun in the sun!
star 5th Graders Wednesday Night Schedule
Meet at the Church Tonight
6:30 - 8:30 pm
All students who just completed 5th grade are invited to meet with the Middle School students for devos, snacks and games. Tonight students will meet at the Church from 6:30 - 8:30. Bring $2 to cover the cost of snacks.
star New Kids Church/Sunday School
Our new Kid's Church/Sunday School schedule has started!! Parents, drop off your children in the Theatre as usual. Children will be picked up in their Sunday School room at the conclusion of each service (check-out receipt will still be needed). If your child attends both services, you can pick them up after the 2nd service in Kids Club - just follow the signs!
star Games/Craft Supplies/Toys Needed
The Children's Ministry is looking for new or gently used Board Games, Card Games, Craft Supplies, Legos, Bean Bags, or Kid Devotionals to use in our learning centers. If you have any of these, or like items, and would be willing to donate them please bring them to the designated container in the South Foyer.

star Summer Camps For Kids
It's not too late to sign up for Summer Kids Camps at HFN! All students who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grades are invited. Register now at hutchsummerfun.com. 
   Camps still available: Multi-Sports Camp: August 1-4 and Art Camp: August 8-11.
   Free Summer Events for the Whole Family include All Church Picnic July 4th & Water Day July 19th.
4th of July All Church Picnic
7:00 - 10:00 pm
East Entrance
Make plans now to join us outside the East Entrance with family activities that include inflatables, water games, and more. Kids are welcome to wear their swimsuits for the water inflatables (don't forget a towel). Bring your favorite side dish, lawn chairs and neighbors to join us for an evening of fun & fellowship! Hot dogs, drinks and table service provided. 
Volunteers are needed. If you would be willing to help in the kitchen please email the church office or call 620.662.1283. Please contact Pastor Mark or Kristi Brinar if you would be available to help work games, serve food or set up/clean up.
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Thursday Evenings 
Beginning Tomorrow, June 23rd
7:00 pm in Room 309
The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer will begin this Thursday, June 23rd. This twelve week study with video and sharing will meet from 7:00 - 8:00 pm in Room 309.
star If you're tired of being pushed around and caught with your guard down, The Armor of God is for you. Best-selling author, Priscilla Shirer, powerfully shares secret weapons that have been divinely authorized by God Himself to stop the devil in his tracks. You will also develop a prayer strategy to promptly put the enemy in his place. For more information or to order a $16.00 book please contact email Jan Clark or call 727-7607.
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Christ's Care Preschool is still accepting students for the 2016-2017 school year.
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.

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2016-17 Release Forms
It's time to update your student's Annual Release Form. Please download your copy here. Forms that are currently on file expire on June 30th.


High School
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The Go Culture Schedule
Tonight, June 22nd
Incoming 9th Graders - Graduated Seniors 
Gathering Location: HFN for Outdoor Games.
Drop-off Time: 6:30 pm
Pick-up Time: 8:30 pm
Activity: Worship, Devo. & Games
Food: Ice Cream Bars
Dress: Clothes that are ok to get wet
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High School Lunch Bunch Tuesdays
The next Lunch Bunch will be Tuesday, June 28th at Freddy's, 1501 E 17th Street, from 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm. Dates and destinations for the remaining summer weeks can be found here:  2016 Summer Schedule. 
High School Mission Trip
July 17th - 23rd
Sign up at the East Foyer
Sign up/Payment Deadline is Sunday, July 3rd
Departing Sunday, July 17th
Location: Albuquerque, NM.
Lodging at the Sandia Church of the Nazarene.
Cost: $350 per person, including 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. 
Attending students will need an HFN 2016-2017 Waiver on file and a completed Kokopelli Rafting Waiver.  Click Informational Form for trip schedule.
Returning home on Saturday, July 23rd.
While graduating seniors are eligible to go on the trip, 8th graders who will be entering the 9th grade this fall are not eligible.
Middle School
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Middle School Wednesday Schedule
6:30 - 8:30 Meeting Tonight at the Church
star Tonight - All Middle School students who have completed 6th and 7th grade will be meeting AT THE CHURCH from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. We will be worshiping with the high school students in the Chapel to start. Please bring $2 to help cover the cost of ice cream and your favorite toppings. Games in the Gym will follow.
star Those who have completed 8th grade will be joining the High School group for Wednesday nights over the summer.
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Wednesday Hang Out with the Halls Schedule
6:30 - 8:30 Meeting Tonight at the Church
June 29 - Not meeting (Mission Trip)
July 6 - Hall's House
July 13 - Not meeting (Schlitterbahn)
July 20 - Hall's House
July 27 - Hall's House
August 3 - Not meeting (Middle School Camp)
August 10 - Final meeting - Hall's House
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Middle School Mission Trip
Mandatory Student/Parent Meeting
Don't forget - there is a Student/Parent meeting in the Fireside Room at 6:00 pm for all students going to South Dakota next week.
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Middle School Mondays
Next Monday, June 27th
Please note there will be NO Middle School Monday next week, June 27th, due to the Middle School Mission Trip. 
The next Middle School Monday will be July 11 Movies - Time TBA
Schlitterbahn Water Park Outing
Wednesday, July 13th
Deadline to Sign Up: Monday, June 27th
star All current middle schoolers (those who have completed 6th-8th grade) are invited to Schlitterbahn on July 13th. The cost is $40, which covers your ticket and transportation. Please bring a bag lunch and money for dinner. We will depart from the church at 6:30 am and return around 10 pm. Deadline to sign up is next Monday, June 27th.
star Register for this trip here.
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Save The Date
Kansas District Jr Hi Camp - August 1-4
News You Can Use

You are Invited to the wedding ceremony of Janelle Dirks and Josh Williford Saturday, July 2nd at 1:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Cake reception following in the Garden Foyer. The wedding couple is registered at Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Amazon.com.

You are invited to the wedding ceremony of Brent Drumm and Heather Cape on Saturday, July 9th at 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Reception following in the Garden Foyer. The wedding couple is registered at Target.

Transportation Needed: If you would be willing and available to be part of a team of volunteers that would help transport an out of town shut in back home following Sunday worship service, please contact Pastor Randall.

Available through this Friday, June 24th: There are 3 hanging lamps and 5 post lamps from the Garden Foyer remodel available for anyone who may be interested in having them. The lamps will be available until this Friday, June 24th. Please contact the church office immediately if you are interested in having them.

Please note that the Church Office will be closed for the Independence Day Holiday on Monday, July 4th.