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"Education without the Bible is useless." Noah Webster

Spring 2018 Spiritual Emphasis Week
The Spring 2018 Spiritual Emphasis theme was "I am fearfully and wonderfully made" from Psalms 139:14. George Abdo taught one of the chapel sessions, as seen in the photo. Beautiful signage was placed throughout the school to reinforce the theme. The Gospel was clearly presented to every student.

Beautiful artwork that was posted throughout the NBS campuses for Spiritual Emphasis Week. Thank you, Tony Bathich for the lovely designs.

President's Points
Dr. Roger D. Mardis
FROM THE PRESIDENT
 
I was recently reading through the Old Testament book of Jonah and God used this 'prophetic' book to speak some 'practical' truths. As a preacher I've often reminded people that Jonah is filled with much adventure and many themes. One can easily see rebellion, prayer, second chances, preaching, revival, and pride. 

Jonah is also about MISSIONS. Why Missions? Let me explain.

One- There was a great need in a far away place. God calls Jonah to leave where he is and go to the distant city of Ninevah. Surely you know the story, but Jonah rose and fled in the exact opposite direction. If we're not careful we can do the same. 

There are great needs today as well...in China, India, Uganda, Ukraine, Equador, Canada, Guatemala, and America. There are also great needs in the Holy Land! Amazing huh? The land our Lord was born in, raised in, ministered in, died in, rose in, and coming back to...is mostly lost. This is not a large land but it is a lost land. With almost 9M people only 5000 are evangelical Christians. Truly the need is great.

Two- Somebody has to be willing to leave their comfort zone and go. There are many reasons the preacher didn't want to go to Ninevah and there are many reasons people will give for not going to Nazareth, or anywhere else for that matter.
Thankfully God gave Jonah a second chance and the prophet made good on his vow.

People, this story is not about a great city, a great storm, a great fish, or a great revival-it's about a great God!

When Jonah got right and obeyed the Lord, some awesome things happened. In fact, a great transformation came into the entire city...when we pray and preach, God will show up!

Three- God specializes in working in places where there are many children. The last verse in the book of Jonah reminds us of God's compassion on children. God made children the objects of His love and Jesus made them the standard of one's trust. D.L. Moody once said, " If I could relive my life I would devote my entire ministry to reaching children for God".

As you prayerfully consider your support for and participation with Friends of Nazareth and the 1030 students of the Nazareth Baptist School please recall these areas- there is a great need in far away places like Nazareth, we must be willing to give and to go, and God cares much about children and so must we.

Can any good thing come out of Nazareth...come and see!


Dr Roger D. Mardis, President 
Friends of Nazareth

Photo Journal

The Community Christian School, Port Charlotte, FL. held twelve basketball workshops at NBS. NBS and CCS students loved the training, but more importantly, they loved building relationships with one another. Snapchat conversations are in full swing!

Congratulations to Adi Mansour, 11th grade student, and his team for earning first place in the recent Renewable Energy Youth Competition.


Renewable Energy Science Team.

Brian and Marquita Dickinson will lead a team from Oklahoma to serve at VBS/Day Camp Week 3. The team recently met and made plans for their upcoming time of service. NBS/LBC/FON look forward to serving with you.

 
Dr. Mimi Brookshire, who leads the VBS/Day Camp program from the US side, met with the team from North Metro Church, Atlanta. This team, along with a delegation from Fresh Start, will be serving during Week 2. We are blessed to have such dedicated volunteers for each of the FON/NBS/LBC camps. Thanks to all of our teams.

Praise Report and Prayer Requests
  • Update. The rains have stopped in Nazareth. NBS now is able to assess all of the damage as the building begins to dry. The most significant need is to rewire the entire building. It will take about 2 months! And, it will take a large sum of money. An architect and a structural engineer are each working to give us a full accounting of the project list. From this list NBS can obtain quotes from reputable contractors and begin the process of repairing and revitalizing the 60 year-old building. With your help, Friends of Nazareth would like to help with the much needed repairs and revitalization.
  • Praise God for the successful ministry between Friends of Nazareth, Community Christian School and NBS. The CCS students made Gospel presentations to 660 students through basketball workshops, chapel presentations and many, many one-to-one relationships. It was awesome! NBS will travel to the USA in 2019 for a study tour at CCS.
  • Continue to pray for the NBS Board as it moves forward with owners of land. As we wait, ALL ministries at NBS are growing spiritually and numerically. PTL.
  • Summer teams are in place. Excitement is building. 
  • PRAY FOR CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS! We need over 800 scholarships to fully fund FON's contribution, about 50% of total cost, to the camps.
  • Thank God for the emerging partnership between FON-NBS and SLU. Update. SLU/FON/NBS are working on details for a September 2018 SLU 101! Thank you, Dr. Jay Strack, for moving your calendar dates to start a year earlier than expected. Amazing!
  • Pray for the October Bible Enrichment and Ministry Tour. Registration is open. Pastors who are part of the group will have an opportunity to host revival services in area churches.
  • Pray for the financial needs of Friends of Nazareth. We depend upon gifts from our friends to support sharing the Good News in Nazareth and Galilee.
We thank God for each of you.
About Friends of Nazareth - 
A NEMA Corporation

Nazareth Educational Ministries Association (NEMA), Friends of Nazareth (FON), is an IRS approved 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation. Allowable gifts  are tax deductible to US donors. No goods or services are provided in exchange for the gifts other than the joy of giving to a faith-based organization that supports Christian education in the Holy Land. Note: FON may allocate a portion of its donations for administrative purposes. No goods or services are provided in exchange for a donation.

Friends of Nazareth (NEMA-FON) is a faith-based ministry. It is totally dependent upon financial partners. 


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