DISTRICT ASSEMBLY - April 6-7, 2018 - Pekin First
CONVENTION - April 28, 2018 - Pekin First
TEAM DAY - August 4, 2018 - Pekin First
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Nazarene Missions International
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Renee Kindle
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November 19, 2017
"Go and make disciples of all nations..." Matthew 28:19
We must fix our sights on places where the church is not yet, engaging in intercessory prayer, sacrificial giving, and physically going to and mobilizing others to go to these places. Each time you give to the World Evangelism Fund, you send the message of the gospel into areas where "the church is not yet."
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Nazarene Youth International
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Mark your calendars
July 23-27, 2018
July 22-26, 2019
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 What a sight to see...over 200 teens and youth leaders worshiping the Lord and fellow-shipping together. The District Fall Party was enjoyed by all. It was a time to re-connect with district friends and to make new friends. Allies, you don't want to miss next years Fall Retreat.
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J. Todd Keller
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Schedule 2017-2018
2017
09/16 - Moline Community
11/18 - Sterling
12/01-12/02 - St. Louis Invitational
2018
01/20 - Smithfield
02/17 - Sterling Invitational
03/17 - Galesburg
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www.barefootonline.com
Denise Vroman, NYI Quiz Director
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-Ministry Call-
NMI with the collaboration of NYI and SDMI has been trying to compile a list of children and youth who have expressed a call into ministry. The goal of NMI's Ministry Call is to educate, inform and guide those children and youth called into ministry get as much help in following through with those calls. Being able to pray for them by name and introducing them to opportunities to develop in their particular area of ministry.
If you know of a student who feels called into ministry please let Ronda Hollars know by giving her a call at
815-875-1900
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January 27, 2018
9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Pekin First
Deadline: January 15, 2018
Mail Registration forms & Fee to:
NWIL District Office
Attn: Celebrate Life
3520 Broadway St.
Pekin, IL 61554
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f you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at NWIL district office 309-682-6945 or by e-mail:
Pamela Smith
, Celebrate Life Director.
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Sunday School Discipleship International
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"Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20
As you are going,
THINK BIG:
Every relationship, every interaction, all inclusive.
And make disciples,
START SMALL:
You. Be one. Be a Christ-like disciple. Re-present Jesus.
Baptizing them, immersing them in Jesus,
GO DEEP:
Pray. Empty yourself. Sacrifice.
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Ellyn Book
District SDMI Director
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If you haven't already, please join the newly created Facebook group
NWIL Children's Bible Quizzing. Information will be posted regarding upcoming meets and events.
Schedule 2017-2018
11/11/17 - Sterling First
02/03/18 - Pekin First
04/21/18 - Peoria First
Rosie Furston
Children's Quizzing Director
Children's Ministry Workers
If you're on Facebook, check out
NWIL Children's Ministry and request to join! We will be sharing children's ministry ideas, borrowing curriculum, bouncing ideas off one another and encouraging each other as we all seek to point kids toward Christ.
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Mark your
calendars
June 25-28, 2018
June 24-27, 2019
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~2017~
11/14 - DAB 6:30pm - Peoria
11/18 - NYI Quiz - Sterling First
12/1-2 - NYI Quiz - St. Louis Invitational
12/14 - POPS - New Hope
~2018~
01/11 - POPS - Canton First
01/16-17 - BOM - Peoria First
01/18 - MST/ZF online meeting 9:30am-11:30am
01/20 - NYI Quiz - Smithfield
01/27 - District Celebrate Life - Pekin First
01/30 - DAB 6:30pm - Peoria
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Are exciting things happening in your church? We would love to share it with our district family. Please send a short article and pictures to
NWIL District Office
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 For generations, Nazarenes have supported the World Evangelism Fund. Together, we've accomplished so much in our first 100 years. Join us on a journey into the next 100 years and partner with the Church of the Nazarene to make Christlike disciples in the nations. In our new plan for Funding the Mission, the World Evangelism Fund is the vehicle through which we deliver the message of hope - and your church drives our mission more than ever before.
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Schedule a Church Planter to speak at your Church today!
Interested in scheduling a church planter to come and speak at your church? Interested in a passionate Jesus-minded missionary to share a story that will stir the heart of your people? Check out 4 opportunities and schedule a speaker today!
TOM GROSE - SWITZERLAND
Having traveled extensively throughout Europe over the last decade ministering in the Christian Hard Rock scene, Kevin has a vision of equipping indigenous leaders throughout Europe to plant churches.
kevin@bwcc.tv
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JESSE PIERSON - MORTON, IL
Heading to his hometown of 16,000 people in Fall of 2017, Jesse has a passion to plant a church that engages those who feel left-out and disconnected from the hope of Jesus Christ.
jesse@bwcc.tv
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CHRISTIAN SAPP - RALEIGH, NC
As a former corporate IT professional, God is sending Christian and his family in summer of 2018 to one of the fastest growing southern cities in North Carolina to engage young professionals with the good news of Jesus.
christian@bwcc.tv
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SETH MAJOR - PEORIA, IL
As a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University, Seth has fostered a passion for launching a church that shares in God's Redemptive Kingdom Vision and will do so in a city of roughly 130,000.
seth@bwcc.tv
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 Announcing the arrival of our new worship pastor. Thad Haynes, will arrive in early November. He is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University and an ordained minister in the church of the Nazarene. He has lead worship in three churches over a period of 17 years. Thad traveled with a Public Relations Team for Olivet, and has lead worship for various district events on both districts he served. He has also been a district NYI (teen) president and a district SDMI (discipleship) president. He also enjoys people, live music, theater, and family. Thad's wife is Katie, and their 12 year old daughter is Emma. Please be in prayer for their transition to Galesburg!
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Exciting days in Lewistown. Grand Opening and Ribbon cutting for the CCFLC (Community CHRISTian Family Life Center) was October 26th at Business After Hours from
5-7 pm and Community Open House October 28th from 9 am - 2 pm. First day for patrons was October 30th. We have had 51 patrons from 10/30 - 11/5 and the number is growing as the word gets out. Teens and Seniors are excited to have a place to
Build
Authentic
Relationships
Now (BARN) - at The Barn. There is a Senior Center, Teen Center with Snack Shack, and Exercise Room/ Storm Shelter. As the money comes in, a gymnasium will be included.
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August 27th the Cuba Church of the Nazarene honored Bruce Barrick with a distinguished service award for his life long support of the church and his service to God. Pictured left to right Lydia Denham, NMI president; Bruce Barrick; and Pastor Don Southerd. What an honor to present this award to him with ninety six people (family, friends, and church family) present. The service was followed by a potluck in his honor.
On September 17th at 2:00pm we baptized three people at Putman Township Park. It was a time of great celebration as Joseph Bauer, Jesse Southerd, and Abigail Fyffe were baptized. It was special for all. Pictured from left to right Jesse Southerd, Pastor Don Southerd, Joseph Bauer, Abigail Fyffe, and Andy Fyffe (who helped baptize his granddaughter Abigail.)
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Havana Church has reached out to their community through trunk or treating for many years. They had over 200 children and parents come to join in on the fun. The event was enjoyed by all who attended.
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Coffee Break with Holiness Today
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Are you a coffee drinker? Whether you are or not, everyone needs a break! So, grab your cup of coffee (or tea!) and sit down with Holiness Today for a few minutes each week.
Coffee Break with Holiness Today, our all new twice weekly newsletter, exists to help you stay connected to Holiness Today between our regular print issues.
Coffee Break is a FREE resource that will include exclusive sneak peeks into upcoming issues (this feature only available to Coffee Break subscribers), short devotionals to reset your focus, a weekly connection point to help you stay plugged into our Nazarene community, and much more.
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