Weekly Newsletter
February 21, 2018
February 
 
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DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS ALL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

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Ladies Bible Study in Room 309, 7:00 pm

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

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Kids Bible Quiz Meet in Plainville

25
Traditional Worship, Discipleship Classes, Sunday School, 9:15 am
Contemporary Worship, Discipleship Classes/Sunday School, Kids Church, 10:45 am
Student Ministry Fundraiser Lunch and Auction, 12:00 noon

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Ladies Bible Study, 9:30 am
Ladies Bible Study at Janet Singleton's home, 1:30 pm
Ladies Bible Study at HFN, 7:00 pm

star  This Coming Sunday, February 25th
With all the talk about leadership in our world, it's easy to forget that to be a good leader in the way of Jesus begins with first being a good follower. Pastor Kent Pedersen will continue the Follower Sermon series this coming Sunday as we look at the keys to being a good follower.
star  9:15 am - Traditional Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Sunday School/Kids Church
star 10:45 am Contemporary Worship Service, Discipleship Classes, Sunday School/Kids Church

Next Friday, March 2nd
7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Childcare will be provided for birth - 5th grade
 This special service will be meaningful to those of all ages. Make plans now to join us!
Created in 2014, Jesse and Leah Roberts were inspired to write 'Golgotha'
to help the body of Christ better understand the truth and importance of Jesus' crucifixion. Complementing the beautiful visual history that surrounds the 'Stations of the Cross' tradition, they composed fourteen, scripture-based original songs that invite the mind and heart to experience the Savior's suffering in new ways. With the original music at its core, 'Golgotha' uses powerful visuals, God's Word, and guided prayer to draw people nearer to Jesus.
Baptism Sunday
March 11th
Our next Baptism Service has been scheduled for Sunday, March 11th. If you are interested in being baptized please contact the Church Office here, or sign a Connection Card and drop it in the offering basket on Sunday.

star Kamp Kanakuk
Monday - Friday, July 30 - August 3rd
Registration Now Open
Hutch First Naz is excited to share the Kanakuk KampOut Day Camp experience with our community again this year from July 30 th  through August 3 rd , 2018! KampOut! Is a one-week, high energy, non-stop excitement, traveling day camp experience for kids ages 5 through 12. Kids will have a blast flying down our zipline, scaling the climbing wall, bouncing in the incredible inflatables, and laughing at our crazy skits! See the below video for highlights from last year.
Click here and click on the red "Enroll" button to register your kids now. The next 50 kids to register will receive a $75 discount when you enter the code hutch75.
star Training and Appreciation Luncheon
Elementary Children's Workers
Sunday, March 4th 
12:00 noon in the Theatre
Everyone currently assisting in the Elementary (K-5th) Children's Ministry - and anyone who would like to begin helping - are invited and encouraged to attend the Training and Appreciation Luncheon scheduled for Sunday, March 4th, immediately following service. Please contact Kristi Brinar if you are planning to attend.
star  Save The Date
March 31: Community Egg Hunt, 1:00 pm
May 23-26: Club 45 A.C.T.S. Trip
May 30-July 18: 
Bible Max Summer Edition 
   Wednesday Nights
June 11-14: Art Camp (Ages 5-12)
June 25-28: Cooking Camp (Ages 5-12)
July 23-26: District Junior Camp (Grades 4-5)
July 26-28: District Primary Camp (Grades K-3)
July 30-August 3: Kamp Kanakuk (Ages 5-12)
   Sign up at cometokamp.com
August 1: No Bible Max
August 8: Back to School Bash

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 Student Ministry events is that easy!

star Wednesday Evening Schedule
Tonight's activities have been cancelled due to weather.
star Sunday Morning Small Groups meet in the Middle School Area from 9:15-10:30 each Sunday morning. 
  Group Leaders:   Pastor Mark Hall Middle School Boys
Amy Hall and Kristi Adams Middle School Girls.

star This Week's Wednesday Schedule
...CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
star New T-shirts
New t-shirts are here for our spring events. The HFN Students Logo is on the front, and the colors are coral, turquoise, slate grey, and purple. Cost will be $10 each. Sizes are limited! Contact Pastor Josh by  email  or text to reserve one.
star 2018 Student Ministry Auction Fundraiser
This Sunday, February 25th
Tickets are still available for our Annual Auction Fundraiser happening this coming Sunday. You can buy them in the Main Office during business hours, or you can buy them on Sunday morning in the Main or South Foyer.
star Winter Jam 2018
Friday, March 9th
A limited number of seats are available and students interested in going must sign up on the sheet in the High School Chapel. The cost per person will be $35. Students will need to be at the church by 3 pm to leave and everyone will need money for dinner at the concert. We'll return to HFN about midnight.
star Kansas Xtreme
Friday & Saturday, March 23-24
Kansas Xtreme is a sports and talent competition where students from all over the Kansas District gather to compete in order to qualify to move on to MAX @ MNU, April 19-21. There is a wide variety of categories and events to compete in.
Locations: HFN
Dates: Friday/Saturday, March 23-24
Cost: $30 per person
Registration forms are due: TBA
Students interested in team sports or group activities need to sign up on the posted sign up sheet in the East Foyer
Each participant has to meet the attendance rule. (attend 7 of the 8 Mid-Week Gatherings from Jan. 31st thru March 21st ... some exceptions apply with permission)
The different competitive categories are: Bible Quizzing, painting, drawing, photography, creative art, drama, human video, dance, worship band, singer/songwriter, math test, preaching, persuasive speech, vocal solo and ensemble, instrumental solo and ensemble, table tennis, bowling, 3-point shoot out, 5K run, tennis, co-ed dodgeball, 7 on 7 football, guys/girls middle/high school basketball, ladies volleyball, and 4 on 4 beach volleyball.
star   Future Events  
... Auction Fundraiser ... This Sunday, 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
... NYC2019 ... Phoenix, AZ ... July 10-14
You Are Invited  to a Come & Go 80th Birthday Reception for Georgia Sayers this Saturday, February 24th, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the Fireside Room. If you are unable to attend you may send birthday wishes to her in care of Beverly Mendoza, 1811 N Walnut St, Hutchinson, KS  67502. 

Cultivate Kansas: 
Encourage - Inspire - Inform
Sunday, February 25th,   6:00 pm
The first annual, mid-year gathering of Kansas Nazarene leaders working with adults, youth and children will meet Sunday, February 25th, at Hutchinson First Church. This informative and inspirational time is for all Pastors, Sunday School Teachers, Small Group Leaders, NYI/NMI Presidents and Councils, and anyone who may be interested in attending. The evening's sessions will meet from 6:00 - 8:00 pm beginning in the Theatre.
  Presenters: Brent Van Hook (Adults), Paul Meinke (Children), NYI Youth Leaders (NYI), Kelly Love (NMI)
  Click here to download February NMI News Blast including Cultivate Kansas information.

Mats For the Homeless 
Our next workday will be Thursday, March 1st, at 9:30 am in the Fireside Room. 
Volunteers are welcome! If you have a little spare time your help would go a long way in helping provide sleeping mats for the homeless. Anyone interested in helping cut bags or knit/crochet can contact Rosalie Smith at 620.200.6945 for more information. Plastic bags may be brought to the wooden crate in the North Entrance.

Mission Trip to Dominican Republic
May 26 - June 5, 2018
Plans have been made for a mission trip to the Dominican Republic for May 26 - June 5, 2018. A.J. and Chelsey Fry are the project coordinators for the Center for Missionary Formation in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Center for Missionary Formation will help create a new missionary training center, as well as bring the current Nazarene Seminary campus up to date. You can go here  to find out more information about the Fry's and their ministry. Click here to download an informational brochure or contact Kelly Love for more information.
star Hutch First Family: We did it!! We've been in the Dominican Republic an entire year. It has gone so fast. We are so thankful to have congregations, like you, standing with us! Thank you for partnering with us through prayer, finances, and even service! We can't wait to see some of you in May! We're praying you have the opportunity to serve the Kingdom in new ways this year! A.J. & Chelsey Fry

Hospital Stay:  Our pastoral staff and Hospital Care Team would like to serve you better during hospital stays. If you would like to receive visitors please indicate First Church of the Nazarene when signing in at the hospital. You may also indicate an upcoming surgery or need on the Connection Card and drop it in the offering on any Sunday. Please be sure to indicate the time and location of your surgery or hospital admission. This will greatly aid our staff in making contact with those hospitalized.

Hutchinson Community College Lifelong Learning Presents
The Grand Story of the Bible: A Survey of Genesis to Revelation. Thursdays, March 1, 8, & 15 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Shears Justice Theatre on the HCC Campus. Instructor Ted Weis. Cost: $45 per person. For more information or to register contact Kristie Torgerson, Executive Director of Outreach, HCC, by email or call 620.728.8109.

Online Giving:  Check it out...it's simple and quick. Just scan the code to the right and you will have immediate access to giving. This code will be available each week in the worship folder for all who would like to use it.  Click here to give online.

Live Streaming:  There's nothing like gathering together for worship, but you don't have to miss out on Sunday mornings just because you cannot be physically present! You can find the watch live link on our website or visit  hutchfirstnaz.org/live  on Sunday mornings during 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!

Amazon Smile: Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the church, and AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. So whether you are shopping for holiday gift giving, home or work, always remember to start here.