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Weekly Newsletter                                                  June 29, 2016
June

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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

July

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18 & Under Church League Softball, 8:30 pm

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Williford/Dirks Wedding, 1:00 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

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All Church Picnic, 7:00 pm

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High School Lunch Bunch, 12:00 noon
T-Ball, 5:30 pm
Laundry Love at Giant Laundry, 6:00 pm
9 & Under Church League Softball, 6:30 & 7:30 pm
12 & Under Church League
Softball, 8:30 & 9:30 pm
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, July 3rd
The Great Life: Living the Fruit of the Spirit is our current Summer Sermon Series.
Pastor Kent Pedersen will continue Part 6 in a message on Goodness this coming Sunday. Hope to see you this holiday Sunday!  
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
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
This coming Monday, July 4th
7:00 - 10:00 pm
East Entrance
A fantastic evening is being planned for all! Please join us this coming Monday, July 4th, for an All Church Picnic. Lots of fun water games and family activities, grilled meat and carry in dishes will set the stage for an evening of enjoyment and fellowship. 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 chair, board games and neighbors to join us for an evening of fun & fellowship! Hot dogs, drinks and table service provided. 
Tables will be set up and table games will also be available in the Lewis Family Life Center for those who would like to play games and visit in air conditioned comfort!
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.
CCPSlogoWebS Christ's Care Preschool Open Enrollment
A couple of spots remain available for the fall session. Contact Melissa Marcum now for more information regarding enrollment for the 2016-2017 Christ's Care Preschool 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.
Help Name the Coffee Bar
Help name the new Coffee Bar and win a Coffee Gift Basket! 
star Send your suggestions:
   by email to the church office
   or write your suggestion on a Connection Card and drop it in the offering plate. (Be sure to include your name and contact information on the card.)

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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 29th
Incoming 9th Graders - Graduated Seniors 
Gathering Location: Carey Park - River Play/Clean Up.
Drop-off Time: 6:30 pm
Pick-up Time: 8:30 pm
Activity: Worship, Devo. & Games
Dress: Clothes that are ok to get wet
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High School Lunch Bunch Tuesdays
Please note there will be No Lunch Bunch on Tuesday, July 5th. The next Lunch Bunch will be Tuesday, July 12th at Dairy Queen on North Main 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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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 Mondays
Please note: the next Middle School Monday will be July 11 at the 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 this 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.

Email Prayer List: Contact the church office if you would like to receive prayer requests through your email inbox.

Congratulations to Jeremy & Megan Yates on the birth of their first child, Arianna Marie Lee, born on Monday, June 20th at 2:37 pm. She weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long at birth. Your prayers for little Arianna are also appreciated as she has been transferred to NICU at Wesley Hospital in Wichita.

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.

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