Weekly Newsletter
November 15, 2017
November 
 
15
Kids Ministry Bible Max Thankful Party, 6:30 pm
Student Ministry, 6:30 pm
Choir/Orchestra Rehearsal, 6:30 pm

16
Touching Lives Ladies Bible Study, 7:00 pm

17
M.O.P.S., 9:00 am

18
Teen Bible Quiz, 9:00 am

19
Traditional Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church/Sunday School,  9:15 am
Contemporary Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church/Sunday School, 10:45 am
Kids Bible Quiz Practice, 3:30 pm
One Accord, 6:00 pm

20 
Rally #3, 7:00 pm

21
Ladies Bible Study at Janet Singleton's, 1:30 pm
Please Pray For: 
   
  those who are suffering, for those who are ministering to them, and that
the hearts of many will turn towards Christ's righteousness, peace, and love in these places and times. 

  Leonel and Maria Luisa De León, serving in Mesoamerica North Central Field.

   Carlos and Ana Salazar, serving in Costa Rica.

   Click here for weekly list of Prayer Mobilization Line.

   "High degrees of true assurance cannot be enjoyed
by those who persist in low levels of obedience.
" -  Sinclair B. Ferguson , (1948-)

star This Sunday - November 18th
Pastor Kent will bring the first message in the current series, Discovery: Becoming a 3G Christian taken from 2 Corinthians 8:1-7.
star 9:15 am - Traditional Service, Discipleship Classes, Sunday School/Kids Church
star 10:45 am Contemporary Service, Discipleship Classes, Kids Church/Sunday School

star   Rally #3,  Monday, November 20th
Be ready to be inspired and have fun!  Please join us for 'Above And Beyond; A Night of Recognition' Monday, November 20th at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. This will be the 3rd and final rally of the Beyond Campaign. Everyone who has helped serve on any of the various teams is encouraged to attend this rally for a time of reflection and thanksgiving for all the hard work that has and is taking place in this campaign. The entire congregation is encouraged to come join in the celebration, stewardship training, and fun. You may even win a door prize.
star Celebration Dinner and Children's Party
Sunday, December 10th
Make plans now join us Sunday, December 10th at the Domestic Arts Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds for the Beyond Celebration Dinner. There will be fun, food, and fellowship in celebrating the past, present, and future of First Church of the Nazarene. Doors open at 5:30 and dinner is at 6:00 pm. Dress holiday festive.
Everyone is invited. Stop by the Reservation Table in the Main Foyer this coming Sunday, November 19th, or the 26th. Reservations must be made. Invitations will be going out soon.
A separate Children's Party is planned for Sunday, December 10th in the Children's Wing for kids 6 months through 5th grade. Dinner and activities will be provided from 5:30 to 8:30. Reservations must also be made for the Children's Party. Sign up in the Main Foyer November 19th or 26th.
star The purpose of the Beyond Campaign:
Remodeling the Sanctuary & Gym
Repair & replacement of Heating & Air Conditioning System

star Bible Max Thankful Party & Feast
Tonight 
All Preschool and Elementary Kids - Join us tonight, November 15th for a Thankful Party and Feast! 6:30-7:45 pm in the Theatre. Its a GREAT night to invite a friend! Sign up to bring something for the feast here.
Please Note: There will be NO Bible Max next Wednesday, November 20th, due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
star Children's Art Contest
Deadline to turn in your poster is this coming Sunday, November 19th!
All kids are welcome to participate in HFN's first ever Art Contest! Children are asked to construct a poster using as many colors as you like!
Themes (choose one or more):
Our Church, Our People, Our Different ministries, Our Remodeling of the Big Church.
Age Categories:
Kindergarten - 1st Grade, 2nd - 3rd Grade, and 4th - 5th Grade.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will be chosen for each group.
Details & Rules: Pick up poster paper from Pastor Kristi. Completed posters MUST be in the Church Office by November 19th. Be sure to complete entry forms on the back of the poster. Judging will take place the week of November 27th. Winners will be announced, posted and awards given on December 3rd. All art will be displayed throughout our church!

star   Winter Retreat 2018
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We will be taking a break from our traditional Ski Retreat over the MLKJ Holiday in January of 2018, and we will be retreating to a destination much closer to home! Plans are still in the making, but the current tentative plan will be to leave on  Saturday, January 13th  and return on  Monday, January 15th . We'll commute to a campground/retreat center within a couple of hours of Hutch and spend our time together growing spiritually and connecting with one another. The cost of the trip will most likely be around $75. More details will be on the way in weeks to come!       
star Future Events
... HS Christmas Party ...  December 20
... Winter Retreat ...  January 13-15
... Auction Fundraiser ...  February 25
... Winter Jam ... March 9
... Jr./Sr./College Spring Break Mission Trip ...  March 16-20
... KNYI Xtreme ...  March 23-24
... MAX @ MNU ...  April 19-21
... HS Camp ...  June 1-4
... HS Summer Mission Trip ...  July 8-14
... NYC 2019 ... Phoenix, AZ ... July 10-14
star Dillon's Card Fundraiser
If you're not already earning money through the Dillon's Community Rewards Program for your student's account, you should be!!! It's a simple 2-step process. Step 1 is for you to login to your Dillon's Shoppers Card Account online and 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, and 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. Choose the one with the address of "4290 N. Monroe". After you've done this, all you have to do is visit this page at the end of each quarter and send Pastor Mark a copy/pic of how much you've earned. Earning money to help your student participate in HSM events is that easy!

star  Wednesday Night Schedule
6:30-7:00 pm - Dinner ($2) - Gym
7:00-7:15 pm - Game Time - Gym 
7:15-7:45 pm - Message - MS Area
7:45-8:15 pm - D Groups - MS Area
star  Middle School Sunday Morning Small Groups
Sunday Morning Small Groups have begun for the fall. Groups will meet in the Middle School Area from 9:15-10:30 each Sunday morning. 
  Group Leaders:   Eli Truan and Pastor Mark Hall Middle School Boys
Amy Hall and Kristi Adams Middle School Girls

star  Auction Packets Available Tonight
All students are encouraged to pick up an Auction Packet! Bonuses are available for the first 15 folks to collect and turn in their items and meet the qualifying criteria.
star  This Week's Wednesday Schedule
6:30-7:10 pm - Dinner/Games ($2) - Gym
7:10-7:20 pm - Announcements - HS Chapel
7:20-8:20 pm - Break-Out Night
8:20-8:30 pm - Return to HFN
star  Xtreme Monkey Ball
We'll be continuing our effort this week to raise money to help provide food for needy folks within the HFN body. Following dinner Wednesday night, we're inviting students to donate $2 to get in on a game of Xtreme Monkey Ball. Really, the only thing extreme about it is that if they win, they'll get $10 as a prize. Don't miss the chance to get your student involved with sharing a blessing with someone in need!
star Break Out Night Tonight
That means, instead of staying at HFN for our normal gathering, our high school small groups will be "Breaking Out" and going somewhere else to gather. Some possible locations will be: A D-Group Leader's home, Metro Coffee, Starbucks, Freddy's, McDonald's, DQ, etc... Students will need to bring a buck or two in order to purchase something at their gathering place. Students will be back at HFN by 8:30, and that is where they can be picked up. Prior to our groups "Breaking Out", they will gather as they normally do for dinner @ HFN. Break-Out Night is a great opportunity for students to invite friends!!!
star Feeding McCandless Project
Just as we did last year, we will be collecting boxes of oatmeal this year in order to help provide food for McCandless Elementary Families over Christmas Break. Our goal is 320 boxes by Wednesday, December 13th. Boxes can be dropped off in the HS Chapel.
star 2018 Student Ministry Auction Fundraiser
... Save the date: Sunday, February 25th, 2018!
... Auction Packets are available tonight for students to check out. (Packets can also be emailed on request.)
... Bonuses (up to $100) will be given to the first fifteen students who turn in their items early and/or turn in high value items and meet the remaining qualifying criteria.
... Students who earned all 4 shares in last years auction earned close to $500 each.
star  Please Note: No Gathering During Thanksgiving Week
There will not be a High School Gathering on Wednesday, November 22nd during Thanksgiving week.
star Winter Retreat
We will be taking a break from our traditional Ski Retreat over the MLKJ Day Holiday in January of 2018 next year, and we will be retreating to a destination much closer to home! The location and details are still in the works, but the current tentative plan will be to leave on Saturday, Jan. 13th and return on Monday, Jan. 15th. We'll commute to a camp ground/retreat center within a couple of hours of Hutch and spend our time together growing spiritually and connecting with one another. The cost of the trip will most likely be around $100. More details will be on the way in weeks to come!
star  Future Events 
... HS Christmas Party ... Dec. 20
... Winter Retreat ... Jan. 13-15
... Auction Fundraiser ... Feb. 25
... Winter Jam ... March 9
... Jr./Sr./College Spring Break Mission Trip ... March 16-20
... KNYI Xtreme ... March 23-24
... MAX @ MNU ... April 19-21
... HS Camp ... June 1-4
... HS Summer Mission Trip ... July 8-14
... NYC2019 ... Phoenix, AZ ... July 10-14
Please Note: There will be no evening activities at HFN next Wednesday evening due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Feeding McCandless
HFN has once again partnered with McCandless Elementary School to feed 160 families during their 14 day Christmas break. Your contribution to these families would be a great blessing. 
*   Items may be left  in either the South or Main Foyer areas. Look for the posted signs where you may leave your donations. 
Click here  for a list of items to be included in the food boxes.
Deadline to bring all donations is Sunday, December 17th.

Christmas Memorial Poinsettias  are a lovely way to remember loved ones who are still alive or who have passed on. Each plant is attractively wrapped and will contain several beautiful blooms. If you would like to purchase a Christmas Poinsettia to be used to decorate our church this Christmas season, please fill out the  designated form  and return to the church office. Cost is $10 per plant (please indicate "Poinsettia" on your check or giving envelope). All memorials will be honored in an insert in the morning worship folder on Sunday, December 24th. You are welcome to pick a plant that you like and take it home with you following the morning service on the 24th.

Christmas Eve Schedule
Sunday, December 24th at 6:00 pm
Celebrate Christmas Eve in Hutchinson with a memorable celebration service for the whole family, complete with Christmas carols, a special message, candle lighting, and fun! Arrive early for cocoa and cookies as well as a photo booth. A  Nursery will be available for children birth through age 4.

Weekly Giving Envelopes: Weekly contribution envelopes are personalized with a number distinctive to your family for quick and accurate recording of your tax deductible tithes and offerings. If you would like to receive a box of numbered weekly giving envelopes for 2018, please write "Giving Envelopes" on the back of a Connection Card and drop it in the offering. Be sure to include your name and address on the front of the Connection Card as well, to ensure accurate record keeping.

Live Streaming:  There's nothing like gathering together for worship! But we know that life happens - illness, work takes you out of town, vacations, etc. You don't have to miss out on Sunday mornings just because you cannot be physically present! Hutch First Naz is excited to offer a live web stream of both our  9:15  traditional and  10:45   contemporary Sunday services. While it can't replace being present in person, hopefully it can help you stay connected! You can find the watch live link on our website or visit  hutchfirstnaz.org/live  on Sunday mornings. This is also a great way for you to share your church with a friend who might not yet be comfortable attending in person.

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