Havana Celebrates 95 years
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Great excitement prevailed at the 95th anniversary celebration for Havana, Illinois, Church of the Nazarene from June 8-10, 2018. On the brink of selling the church and preparing to build a new church in a new location members and friends of the church, primarily from central Illinois, gathered to celebrate.
The 95th anniversary weekend began on Friday night with a gospel concert held in a tent that was pitched on the new property. This six acre plot of land, on Route 136, on the east edge of Havana, will increase visibility and enable Havana Nazarene to expand their ministry to the community.
On Saturday night a music and memories service was held in the sanctuary. People who had attended the church across the years returned to tell their stories of spiritual victories, memories and the people who have impacted their lives. After the Saturday night service the stories continued informally with refreshments in the fellowship hall.
The special weekend was graced by the presence of General Superintendent Dr. Eugenio Duarte and District Superintendent Dr. Scott Sherwood in the Sunday services on June 10th. Dr. Duarte delivered the morning message in the sanctuary and after lunch at Grandpa's Restaurant Dr. Sherwood spoke in the closing service in the tent at the new location for the church.
Other special guests included Pastor Joe Thomas and several members and friends from the founding church, Bethel Church of the Nazarene, (Near Beardstown, Illinois.) One friend of Havana Nazarene gave $5,000 and several gave from Bethel Church for a total of more than $9,000 contributed to the building fund during the weekend. "It was such a blessing to have those who came from the founding church to support us in this way," stated Pastor Jim Buchanan.
In the week following the 95th anniversary celebration the Havana Nazarene church building was officially sold to Christian Ducks Learning Pond. Formerly known as Havana Christian Day Care, this Christian organization will also be able to expand their ministry to the community. "Sometimes dreams do come true," stated Pastor Buchanan. "In an amazing way the dream of Havana Nazarene collided with the dream of Christian Duck Learning Pond and both institutions are in transition as they each prepare to expand their respective
ministries to the Havana community."
A Brief History of Havana, Illinois Church of the Nazarene 
Bethel Church of the Nazarene, near Beardstown, Illinois, was organized in 1913 with Charles and Sophia Hendricker among the charter members. Ten years later the Hendrickers had a vision to start a church in Havana where two of their married daughters now lived. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Centers were also living in Havana and wanted to see a Nazarene church in their town.
There was no money and no building to get started. Four people prayed all night long for a way to start a church in Havana. God answered prayer. Money was donated to buy a tent and a revival was held for four weeks on Water Street near the river. At the end of the revival Havana Church of the Nazarene was organized on June 10th, 1923, and a homely building down the street - called the tabernacle - was dedicated as a temporary church building. Among the sixteen charter members were the two Hendricker daughters Julia Roat and Hattie Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Centers.
In November, 1937, a church building called Pennsylvania Lane Reformed Church, near Mason City, was sold at auction and purchased with all the furniture and fixtures for $550 by Havana Church of the Nazarene. The church was taken apart and eventually moved to an empty lot in Havana on South Broadway that had been purchased for $1,000. The church was finally reassembled and ready for services in March 1940. The "temporary" tabernacle church had been used for nearly 17 years.
Ninety five years later we celebrated with Dr. Eugenio R. Duarte, Dr. Scott Sherwood and the congregation for all that God has done for us and with the sale of our present facility to a local Christian Day Care. We now celebrate that the plans are moving forward with our contractor for construction of our new facility on Route 136.
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Location: Pekin First
8:30am-1:30pm
Speaker: Dr. Jeff Stark
Every Church, Every Pastor, Every Leader in one place for one day!
Childcare ONLY with pre-registration by August 2 at nwilnaz.org
Lunch provided with a suggested donation of $5
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Nazarene Missions International
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Carole Eatock
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September 8 - Rockford First
September 22 - Bloomington First
October 13 - Galesburg First
9:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $5
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REGISTRATION LINKS
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September 8
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September 22
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October 13
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**Adult Sponsors must go through Ministry Safe Training**
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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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Bible Quizzing Information
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2018
06/25-30 - Q2018 - MidAmerica
09/15 - Smithfield
11/17 - Rockford Samuelson Rd
11/30-12/01 - St. Louis
2019
01/19 - Cuba
03/16 - Galesburg |
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Red Carpet Days
at Olivet
September 14-15, 2018
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Celebrate Life
District: January 26, 2019
Olivet: May 16-18, 2019
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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 contact
Matt Jones
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"Nazarene Youth Conference (NYC) is a vibrant, life-changing youth event held every four years in different locations across the United States and Canada. High School students from all around North America belonging to the Church of the Nazarene gather together in a time of worship, teaching, and community outreach, united by a common belief in Jesus Christ."
"Love God. Love Others. Simple, but challenging. Sometimes described as two pillars of following Jesus, we will explore the connective nature of our relationship with God and others while learning what it means to live out His love in our world."
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If you purchased a mug at District Assembly or Convention, please send your payment to the following address:
NWIL District
ATTN: NYC
3520 Broadway St.
Pekin, IL 61554
Thank you for your support in sending NWIL Teens to NYC19. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated!
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Teen Camp
July 23-26, 2018
For teens completing 7th - 12th grades in the spring of 2018
CAMPER DEADLINE TO REGISTER
June 25,
2018 - $260
After June 25, 2018 - $300
Camper Registration ends: July 9, 2018
COUNSELOR/VOLUNTEER DEADLINE TO REGISTER
July 1, 2018
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ON HOW TO REGISTER AND VERY IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK: Teen Camp
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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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Lisa Abbott
District Children's Director
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If you haven't already, please join the newly created Facebook group
NWIL Children's Bible Quizzing
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Information will be posted regarding upcoming meets and events.
Schedule 2018-2019 
11/03/18
02/02/19 - Pekin First
04/20/19
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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TEEN CAMP - July 23-27, 2018
TEAM DAY - August 4, 2018 - Pekin First
PASTOR & SPOUSE RETREAT - September 24-26, 2018
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For generations, Nazarenes have supported the World Evangelism Fund. Working together, we accomplish so much as the Body of Christ. Become a part of missions work and partner with the Church of the Nazarene to make Christlike disciples in the nations. In the Funding the Mission plan, the World Evangelism Fund is the vehicle through which we deliver the message of hope - and your church drives that mission.
June 2018 Report
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Sixteen people from across NWIL went to the Compassion 101 Training. Pastor Irene taught a 4-session laboratory to explore a variety of issues that concern the church reaching broken and hurting people right where they are. They walked away with an overview of poverty, trauma, and list of "isms" that can overwhelm us. They studied proactive Biblical strategies for understanding how God has uniquely equipped us to share our story to help others connect to the story of God.
Be looking for future Compassion 101 Trainings. You don't want to miss this incredible opportunity.
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Those completing CPC: (M. Kim Smith & Jeremy Mc
Laughlin, trainers)
Churches Planting Churches
Judy Davenport
Pat Moreno
Paul Simmonds
Zack Simmonds
Those completing CPE: (Seth Major & Taylor Greeting, trainers)
Church Planting Essentials
Ryan Hansen (by Skype)
Nolberto Rosales Sr.
Ermelinda Lewis
Curt Evans
Roger Meredith
Laura Meredith
Stephen Barker
Barb Barker
Trent Fletcher
Jessica Fletcher
We are praising God for another group of church planters equipped to go out into the harvest field. 14 church planters attended the DCPI Training Event
held on June 12-14 at Sterling First Church of the Nazarene and directed by Pastor Jeremy McLaughlin. 4 students (Pat Mareno, Judy Davenport, Paul and Zach Simmonds) completed the "Church-Planting Churches" training taught by
Dr. M. Kim Smith, Iowa District Superintendent and Pastor Jeremy McLaughlin. Another 9 students (Curt Evans, Ermelinda Lewis, Stephen & Barb Barker, Nolberto Rosales, Sr., Trent & Jessica Fletcher and Roger & Laura Meredith) plus 1 (Ryan Hansen) who "Skyped in" completed the "Church Planting Essentials" training taught by Seth Major, Reachway church planter and Taylor Greeting, Iowa church planter. Five districts (Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Northwestern Illinois and Wisconsin) were represented in the training. Our next DCPI Church Planting Essentials training event will be held September 14-16 at Galesburg First Church of the Nazarene. Registration for this training will be available soon on our district website (nwilnaz.org.org). Hope to see you there!
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Are you, your church staff, leaders, or congregation looking for a next step, specifically focused on overcoming common obstacles we all face through the power of the Holy Spirit? Consider attending an Encounter.
The next scheduled Encounter at Point of Change in Bloomington is
August 24-25, 2018.
PoC | 2407 Beich Road | Bloomington
Pastor Celia Vineyard
309.660.9333
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Restoration Men's Conference
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RESTORATION
MEN'S CONFERENCE
October 12-13, 2018
A conference calling men of all ages
to lead transformational lives as spiritual leaders in the home, church, workplace, community,
and to impact society at large
Location: CENTENNIAL CHAPEL - One University Avenue
Olivet Nazarene University - Bourbonnais, Illinois
A dynamic Christ-centered two days with keynote speakers, inspirational music, restoration stories, fellowship, prayer, communion, praise, and encouragement.
Conference Begins at 9:00am
October 12 - 3 sessions (Morning, Afternoon, Evening)
October 13 - 2 sessions (Morning, Afternoon)
Conference Concludes at 4:30pm
Registration Now Open
$25 before September 1
$35 after September 1
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~2018~
06/12-06/14 - DCPI Training CPC & CPE - Sterling First
06/19 - DAB go-to-meeting 7:00pm
06/25-06/30 - Q2018 Teen Quiz - MidAmerica
06/25-06/28 - Kids & Pre-Teen Camp - Lake Williamson
07/07-07/16 - Encuentro - Guatemala
07/17 - SDMI Meeting - Peoria
07/23-07/27 - Teen Camp - Lake Williamson
08/04 - Team Day - Pekin First
09/11 - DAB 6:30pm - Peoria First
09/08 - Children's Mission Day - Rockford First
09/13 - POPS - Pekin First
09/15 - NYI Quiz - Smithfield
09/20 - MST/ZF - 9:20am-2:00pm - Peoria First
09/22 - Children's Mission Day - Bloomington First
09/24/09/26 - Ministry Team Conference & Retreat (Pastor & Spouse)
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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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News from the NWIL District Office
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We are pleased to announce that our District Administrator,
Rev. Jim Book, has been certified with the Myers & Briggs Foundation as a Certified Practitioner of the MBTI step I & step II instruments. We look forward to using this training in our ministerial preparation program and other applicable ways. You can contact
Rev. Book
if you would have interest in using these instruments and training in the ministry of your local church.
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NWIL District Advisory Board
MINISTERIAL LAYMAN
Rev. Scott Sherwood Ken Roat
Rev. Bill Clark Carole Eatock
Rev. Lloyd Brock Keith Peachey
Rev. Kevin Donoho Kevin Singletary
ONU Board of Trustees
Rev. Scott Sherwood Rev. William Clark
Rev. Lloyd Brock Cheryl Sherwood
Ken Roat
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Zone Facilitators
ZONE FACILITATORS & E-MAIL
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Rev. Jim Buchanan of Havana preaches at Mozambique Church celebration
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Mozambique Church Raises More Than $1,000 on Building Fund Sunday
Matundu Cambinde Church of the Nazarene, located in the Metro Tete area of Mozambique, collected Mt 69,545 (Approximately $1,200) in their Church Construction Fund Raising
Sunday on July 1, 2018. One hundred eighty people crammed into the old church plus forty six children gathered outside for the celebration service.
Invitation letters had been sent to area Nazarene churches and other denominations for the gala celebration and several visitors showed up to worship and give to the church that is being enlarged. Many were not able to come for the service but sent money or deposited money into the church's bank account.
Pastor Jonas Musaleca Betchane joyfully welcomed all who came for the special event. During the service former missionary, Pastor Jim Buchanan (of Havana, Illinois), preached from Malachi 3:8-10 a sermon entitled "The Great Blessing." Buchanan challenged the people to enjoy the promised blessing of God by faithfully giving tithes and offerings. At the close of the message a march offering lasting more than a half an hour was done collecting money according to the groups of church committee, mothers, fathers and youth. In addition, the various churches represented were singled out to give their offering separately as well.
With joyful singing, dancing, marching and smiling the people gave from their hearts. "To have an offering of this amount in Mozambique, one of the poorest countries in Africa and the world, was an incredible testimony to the faithfulness of God to do great things" stated Buchanan.
In addition to the money given Area 3 Coordinator, Pastor Albino Banda, on assignment in Nampula, pledged by phone to contribute ten bags of cement. The renovation project will more than double the size of the church.
Following the offering more speeches and singing were given while awaiting the tabulation of the monies collected. The church committee lead the way by giving more than 60% of the money collected. At the end of the service the children came to quote Scripture and share what they had been learning outside (under a tree). Following the service a meal was served to all in attendance.
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District Superintendent
Rev. Scott Sherwood
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District Secretary
District Administrator
Rev. James Book
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District Treasurer
District DCPI Coordinator
Rev. Ray Barker
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NWIL Office Manager
Pamela Smith
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Board Of Ministry
Rev. Bob Hasselbring
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Course of Study
Rev. Karin Orwig
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