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NMI - Nazarene Missions International
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We are people united in our belief that our involvement changes lives worldwide.
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Carole Eatock
District NMI President
We are Vision.
We are Action.
We are Impact.
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Missions serving opportunity in Summer 2020 to Rockford Illinois!! Details coming soon!
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Caring for our LINKS
In
these unprecedented times, we have been reminded to keep in touch with our elderly friends and others by phone, text, or email. We recognize we need to support one another to help manage these unfamiliar waters in which we find ourselves. Our LINKS missionaries are also engulfed in these circumstances. They rely on us for emotional support, as well as financial support, during this time. Let's resolve together to not forget our LINKS and to:
- Pray for them and the challenges they are facing;
- Continue to support them through letters, notes, emails, and phone calls;
- Continue to support them financially.
Some LINKS assignments will be changed. Updates will be provided at conventions in August.
If you are a new president or need information on your LINKS, contact your zone chairman.
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NMI - Prayer Mobilization Line
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The purpose of the Prayer Mobilization Line (PML) is to inform and encourage prayer for the lost and those who work to reach them. Beginning this week, there will be information from the Board of General Superintendents as they call the church to prayer for the COVID-19 pandemic. I would encourage everyone to subscribe to PML, which is released every Wednesday. You can access the Prayer Mobilization Line by this website
www.nazarene.org/nmi/prayer
Attention NMI presidents!! I desire to hear from you, give you a place to ask questions, and communicate Missions information with you. On FaceBook we have a closed group called NWIL NMI Presidents Page. If you wish to be a part of the conversation please message me through FaceBoo
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Impacting People Around the World
NMI is the global missions advocate in every local church nurturing a spirit of missions and mobilizing into action.
WE ARE
ONE PEOPLE
Encouraging people to pray for all efforts of world evangelism
Informing people of the world's need and what the church is doing to meet those needs
Challenging children and youth to learn about and participate in the mission of the church
Raising funds for missions outreach
Adult Mission Books
Adult Curriculum
Children's Mission Books
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NYI - Nazarene Youth International
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Calling our generation to a dynamic life in Christ
 In Evangelism, we are called to BE God's light in the dark and ignored places of our world. We are to BE a faithful example of God's unconditional love. In BEING in Christ and BEING with others, we allow the Holy Spirit to work through our lives and we trust God with the results.
 Through Discipleship, we journey together with other believers as we follow in the footsteps of Jesus. As we DO life together, we learn what it means to talk together, serve together, sacrifice together, fall and get back up together. We DO the hard work of becoming more like our Savior, living surrendered lives in community.
 In Leadership Development, we challenge and empower youth and their leaders to GO out into their communities as models of Christ's servant leadership. We cannot afford to wait until we think we know enough; we must GO now, learning along the way.
Be. Do. Go. Resources are available for download in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Korean.
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As of March 20,
Celebrate Life at Olivet has been cancelled.
This was not an easy decision for our leadership to make. They prayed, had great conversation, and considered everyone's safety. We look forward to an amazing CL 2021!
Stay Strong ALLIES!
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NYI - Young Adult Ministry
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oung Adult Allies, NYI sees all of you and has heard you and we want to do everything we can to keep you connected. Not just connected to us, but more importantly to God. In order to do that we need your help. If you are a recent high school graduate, 18-23 years old, or you know someone in your church that fits into that age group, please send your information to us.
We want to help you get connected to a group that will help you and challenge you to continue growing in your faith whether you are attending school far from your NWIL district family or you are working within a NWIL community.
We, your NWIL family, love you and want you to know you matter and you are needed to accomplish the goal God has set before us. So if you are a college aged student or a church leader/pastor would you please give Ronda Hollars a call or send an email with young adults (18-23)name(s) and contact information so that we can begin connecting them with resources to help them continue maturing in their faith with a body of believers surrounding them.
Ronda Hollars: NWIL NYI College/Career Rep.
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NYI - Teen Bible Quizzing - Resources
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Schedule 2020-2021
09/19/20 - Smithfield
10/17/20 - QuizFest - Olivet
11/21/20 - Rockford First
12/4/20-12/5/20 - St. Louis
01/16/21 - Pekin First
02/20/21- Sterling Invitational
03/20/21 - Galesburg First
05/13/21-05/1521 - CL- Olivet
Shawn McClain, NYI Quiz Director
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Bible Quizzing is about "guiding our youth into God's Word and the Word into their lives."
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 Global Center Links
Click here
to access free Bible Quizzing materials for the books listed above.* These materials contain devotionals on the text, study guides, sample questions, and a variety of other resources. Rather than just helping youth memorize the text, these devotionals provide a conversation starter to help your youth engage the text, discuss its meaning, and ultimately its application in their lives.
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Mark your calendars
July 27-31, 2020
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For teens who have completed 7th-12th grade
REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1, 2020
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SDMI - Sunday School Discipleship International
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Ellyn Book
District SDMI Director
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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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CURRENT ISSUE CLICK: to receive SDMI Connections in your inbox!
Why Sunday School?
At the very heart of congregational life in the church, Sunday School plays a vital role in fulfilling the mission of the Church of the Nazarene to make Christlike disciples in the nations.
Mission:
The mission of Sunday School & Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) is to carry out the Great Commission to children, youth, and adults in preparation for a lifetime of being and making Christlike disciples in the nations.
Purpose:
- To be a people of prayer, engaged in the Word, making Christlike disciples.
- To intentionally develop relationships with unreached people so that they become Christlike disciples making Christlike disciples.
- To teach the Word of God to children, youth, and adults so that they are saved, sanctified wholly, and maturing in Christian experience that results in a life of compassion, evangelism, Christian education, and disciple making.
- To encourage everyone to faithfully engage in a discipleship ministry such as Sunday school/Bible studies, small groups, and other disciple-making ministries.
Objectives:
- To reach the largest number of unchurched people for Christ and the church,
- bringing them into fellowship,
- teaching the Word of God effectively, and encompassing their salvation;
- teaching the doctrines of the Christian faith and
- developing Christlike character, attitudes, and habits;
- helping to establish Christian homes;
- preparing believers for membership in the church and
- equipping them for appropriate Christian ministries.
(Nazarene Manual ¶ 145.2)
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SDMI - Children's Ministry
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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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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you register your child and Kids & Pre-Teen camp is cancelled due to the government ban/corona virus, you will receive a full refund. We highly recommend you register your child before the deadline as camp registration tends to fill up quickly. This will guarantee your child a spot. You registering your child by the April 30
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deadline will help us as we continue to plan camp and make it the best experience for your child. Updates will be added to district website.
KIDS & PRE-TEEN CAMP 2020
Parents: Please mail copy of insurance card (copy both sides) & camp fee to your local church by May 1, 2020.
ATTN: Kids & Pre-Teen Camp
Checks payable to: your local church
Kids & Pre-Teen Camp
June 21-24, 2020
(Sunday-Wednesday)
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CLICK TO JOIN KIDS & PRE-TEEN CAMP
CAMPER DEADLINE TO REGISTER
March 1 - April 30 - $215
After April 30 - $250
Camper Registration ends: May 31, 2020
COUNSELOR/VOLUNTEER DEADLINE TO REGISTER
May 31, 2020
Registration for Camp 2020 is now open! Kids who are currently in 2nd - 6th grades will attend Kids & Pre-Teen Camp, which is June 21-24, 2020 (SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY). Please click the link below for full details.
Spots fill up quickly!
You don't want your child to miss this incredible event!
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Schedule
2020-2021 
11/14/20 - Eureka Grace
02/13/21 - Pekin First
04/17/21 - Galesburg First
Information will be posted regarding
upcoming meets and events.
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NWIL District Assembly Cancelled
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"District assembly has been cancelled by the District Advisory Board in consultation with our jurisdictional General Superintendent, Dr. David Graves. The District Advisory Committee will meet online in order to officially approve all reports and elect officers and delegates. The District Advisory Committee is composed of the District Advisory Board (elected by previous district assemblies), the District NYI, NMI, and SDMI leaders (elected by their respective annual conventions or councils), the District Secretary, the District Treasurer, the District Superintendent, and the Jurisdictional General Superintendent."
- Rev. Scott Sherwood, NWIL District Superintendent
*Please remember to cancel your hotel reservations.
Hampton Inn 815-434-6040
Holiday Inn 815-434-6040
You will need your confirmation number to cancel your reservation.
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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.
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The Great Commission Report is now available on the district website. You can access it anytime you would like. Choose
CHURCHES tab dropdown and choose bottom option
Great Commission Statistics. You can view a month or year to date or last year's numbers.
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NWIL Online Church Services
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Don't let social distancing stop you from worshipping. Click one of the links below to worship with one of the churches on our district. May God give you peace and hope during this time. Have a joyous worship time.
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FREE DIGITAL CURRICULUM THROUGH APRIL
Many churches and families are facing new realities with schools closing and churches beginning online and remote options. We want to help make this transition as easy as possible for your faith community. Supporting our churches is our top priority.
To help resource you and your church, we are providing adult, youth, and children's curriculum, completely free through the month of April. Groups will be able to livestream with a facilitator or leader from your church during a lesson or simply use the material to explore on their own.
FAITH CONNECTIONS
Encourage adults to move from biblical literacy to biblical intimacy.
FAITH FOR LIFE
Help students get a Wesleyan perspective on Scripture and faith.
EUREKA!
Explore God's Word and discover God's love even if you can't meet in person!
Blessings! 
Dr. James Hicks
Educational Field Coordinator
Central USA Region
812-327-5665 (cell)
bfcn2@me.com (email)
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Due to the current coronavirus concerns, the Global Ministry Center has suspended onsite staffing and a temporary telecommuting schedule until April 22. We thank you for your patience. If you have any questions, please send us an email or phone message.
COVID-19 UPDATE & RESOURCES
The Board of General Superintendents and additional Church of the Nazarene leadership continues to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19 and its impact on the church and people around the world.
READ MORE
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S.T.E.A.M. CLUB
Science. Technology. Engineering Arts. Math
Join us this summer as we seek to transform the Southside of Peoria one relationship at a time.
We are seeking volunteers 16 and up to be trained and lead during our 10 week S.T.E.A.M. programs this summer.
For more information contact us at 309-713-3715
southsidecc05@gmail.com
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"In the midst of unmatched global uncertainty in recent memory, Christ's transformational message of hope is alive and thriving throughout our world! Thank you for being the hands and heart of our Father! Thank you for your faithful prayer and support during these troubled times. Take care of each other, and take care of your local church as we celebrate Christ's victory this Easter season. He is risen and He reigns. We love you, family.
Full article and stories of hope can be found at:
We want to hear how you are sharing the hope of Christ with our world! Share your story on social media with
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In light of the scale of the health and economic impacts of the spread of COVID-19 across the USA/Canada Region, a decision was reached over the weekend to cancel all PALCON 2020 gatherings scheduled for this summer. There was strong consensus among the six venue PALCON 2020 coordinators and other leaders that this decision is in the best interests of our pastors, local churches, districts, and the six host universities. We will begin this week to process full refunds to all registrants.
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2019-2020 Schedule
04/16/20 - online ZOOM meeting
9:45 am
Arrive and Gather with our District Team
10:00 am
POPS begins
Worship - Word - Prayer - District Information
2020-2021
September 17 - Pekin First
October 8 - Crossbridge
November 12 - Canton First
December 10 - Summit
January 14 - Freeport
February 11 - Bridgeway
March 11 - Rock Island First
April 8 - Peoria Nazarene
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~2020~
04/16 POPS- online ZOOM
04/25 Children's Quiz - ONLINE
05/01-05/02 District Assembly - CANCELLED
05/14-05/16 Field Celebrate Life - Olivet - CANCELLED
05/21 MST/ZF Meeting - 9:30am-2:00pm - Peoria Nazarene
06/21-06/24 Kids & Pre-Teen Camp - Lake Williamson
07/27-07/31 Teen Camp - Lake Williamson
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NWIL District Prayer Force
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Prayer Force Moving Forward!
The District Prayer Force Strategy to pray for every person living in Northwestern Illinois is moving forward. Five Prayer Force leaders have been identified allowing us to move forward in 17 of the 30 counties across the District. These leaders, their counties and contact information is as follows:
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Chuck Cobb - Mason & Tazewell
(309) 642-0244
Judy Davenport - Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, Schyler & Warren (309) 259-9042 jdaven5@yahoo.com
Ronda Hollars - Bureau, Lee & Whiteside
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Debbie Lyons - Winnebago
Patrick Lovell - Woodford, Marshall & Putnam
Tammy Shane - Henry, Knox & Mercer
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If you live in one of the above counties
and are interested in being a part of the Prayer Force or learning more about it, please contact the above indicated Prayer Force leader.
2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." Therefore, every person deserves
and must be prayed for by name.
If you live in one of the remaining 13 counties
(Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, LaSalle, Livingston, McLean, Ogle, Peoria, Rock Island, Stark, Stephenson) and are interested in being a part of the Prayer Force or learning more about it, contact:
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The Global Ministry Center has given us a great resource.
Click on nazarene.org for Stories, Find a Church, Grow in Faith, News, Announcements, Resources, Region News, Global News and so much more.
Click for Global Ministry Center contact information: GMC
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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
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Church Multiplication Endowment Fund
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Give a GIFT that doesn't stop Giving!
Would you give $1.00 a month if it never stopped giving, never wore out, never changed its usefulness or purpose and transformed lives?
How many times do we give a gift to someone only to see it discarded at a later date or discover it was never used as intended? Have you ever wanted to give a gift that would never grow old or wear out, that would always be used for good and made a difference for eternity? NOW you can!
Jesus said "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal."
Would you partner with your Northwestern Illinois District's vision to plant churches? You might wonder how you can make a difference or even be a part. Everyone can. We need some to plant, we need everyone to pray and we need many to invest.
The Church Multiplication Endowment Fund is designed to reach unreached people living on the NWIL District for Christ. Every dollar given will continue to give in perpetuity. An endowment fund uses the interest from the principle to do kingdom work. Will you help fund this goal?
Currently, our district property funds have been invested in planting 22 new churches these past three years and the district is in need of capital to continue to plant more! We need your help. Presently, there are 36 more potential church plants in various stages of planning which will require additional funding support.
Help us reach our GOAL of planting 300 churches by 2030. We see 300 churches as 3,000 disciplemakers who disciple 15,000 disciples gathering with 30,000 worshippers. Every dollar you give will continue to reach people for Christ your whole lifetime and beyond.
Would you consider a GIFT of $1.00 a month? We are not trying to take money from your local ministry where you give your tithes and offerings. We are asking for many to give a little. Our initial goal is 5,000 giving at least $1.00 a month. Would you be one of those 5,000 making a commitment to create a movement to plant churches that change lives? Here are ways to give:
1. You can give to your local church by marking your check or cash gift "NWIL CM Endowment" and your church treasurer will take it from there.
2. You can also choose to give online if you want to set up one time or reoccurring payments using debit/credit/Electronic Check on the district website at nwilnaz.org/GIVE/ On District Church Planting or direct CM Endowment Giving LINK. Or scan this QR code at the bottom of this article.
3. You can send a check or cash to NWIL District, 3520 Broadway St., Pekin, IL 61554 (please indicate CM Endowment on check memo)
We are also looking for those who might like to make greater kingdom investments!
You can give cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, livestock, grain, or other personal property. Basically, any asset of marketable value can be used to help fund this endowment. There are also charitable gift annuity options that allow you to specify the endowment fund or another ministry of your choice while allowing you to receive income for your lifetime and when you pass, your gift goes to the endowment fund or specified ministry. CLICK HERE to see other ways to model generosity. Gifts can be given in memory or in honor of someone.
Large or small: Why not leave a lasting legacy that lasts more than your lifetime.
For more information or confidential consultation please contact NWIL District Administrator, Jim Book 309-678-2357; NWIL District Treasurer, Ray Barker
309-645-7716; or the Nazarene Foundation directly at 913-577-2983.
Scan for CM Endowment Fund Giving
Every gift is tax deductible
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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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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
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Course of Study
Rev. Karin Orwig
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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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