107 Years of NMI

On October 8, 1915, NMI was officially recognized on the global level of the Church of the Nazarene. Every local church was encouraged to organize and establish the Woman’s Missionary Society (WMS), as we were first known, to “increase knowledge and interest in missions by prayer, by scheduling special missions speakers, by keeping in touch with the missionaries, and to cooperate with the local church board in raising their apportionments [budgets] for missions.” Happy 107th Birthday, NMI!

Dominican Republic

Urgent request for help! Let’s pull together, NWIL District, to fulfill as many of these needs as possible! Thanks so much for your efforts in this matter! Ron Jansen, NWIL President

Friends,

A lot of you are aware we had a hurricane pass over the Eastern part of the Dominican Republic. Widespread damage, massive flooding (18" of rain) power outages and food shortages are occurring. We have reports of Nazarene Churches and Pastors homes with widespread damage, including some roofs totally blown off as seen in the video below. (The church in the video is an approved Work and Witness Project that we have visited.)

These churches are close to our hearts and we would love to support them in any way we can. Some of the churches have worked so hard and invested so much on their own building their churches and into their communities.

Our friends at Nazarene Compassionate Ministries are on the ground assisting with the essentials of food, water, bedding etc. In addition, all Nazarene churches are collecting donations to be given to relief efforts in east. 

However, our ministry, Work and Witness is tasked with supporting the local churches and pastor‘s homes in the rebuilding efforts. The fact is that we do not have a budget for disasters, so we rely on individuals and churches when disaster strikes. There is a large immediate need but with your help we can make it happen!

If you feel led to give now towards repair of roofs and structures, please reach out to us. Our team is currently mobilizing. But we need help purchasing materials and hiring skilled labor to rebuild.

Here are some specific ways you can give. 

$10 - Buys 100 screws for fastening panels to structure. (We need 50 supporters to fulfill this need)

$25 - Buys 1 gallon of anti-corrosive paint for the structural steel. (We need 10 supporters to fulfill this need)

$50 - Buys 1 medium structural steel support. (We need 50 supporters to fulfill this need)

$100 - Buys one metal roof panel (We need 30 supporters to fulfill this need)

$500 - Buys two large structural steel supports. (We need 10 supporters to fulfill this need)

$2,500 - Buys 33% of the skilled labor to assist in the rebuild of 4 churches and pastor homes. (We need 3 people to fulfill this need)

$5,000 - Buys 50% of the block and cement needed to rebuild walls and columns. (Need 2 supporters)

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Please contact us in one of the ways below if you would like to give. 

Sam Senica Work & Witness Coordinator Dominican Republic

[email protected]

[email protected]

WhatsApp: 1-809-360-5341

Facebook Messenger

Mesoamerica

Meet Carlos and Amantina! They served in the Church of the Nazarene as pastors for 36 years and 21 of them as District Superintendents in the Dominican Republic. They have spent the last five and a half years in Panama where they serve as the Field Strategy Coordinators for the Central Field, Mesoamerica Region. Carlos and Amantina are passionate about working with leaders to make Christlike disciples. Pray for them as they serve and lead the church in Panama, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Repubic and Puerto Rico!

Missionary Profile Link: https://give.nazarene.org/category/missionaries/cadelacruz

Africa

Meet Tim and Michelle! The Ebys serve as commissioned missionaries with the Church of the Nazarene in Africa. They moved to Johannesburg, South Africa in January 2018 to begin assignments at the Regional office. Tim is now serving as the Africa Regional Jesus Film and Evangelism Coordinator and Michelle is serving as the Regional Personnel Coordinator for all the missionaries serving across the continent of Africa. Pray for them as they support the national leadership, encourage other missionaries, coordinate partnerships, coordinate work and witness teams, and encourage church growth across the Africa region through the ministry of the Jesus Film.

Missionary Profile Link: https://missionary.nazarene.org/u/Timothy-and-Michelle-Eby

Anna Kindle - Missionary

Papua New Guinea

How you can Support Anna

-Pray

-Invite her to speak at your church 

email: [email protected]

-Donate on the district website 

 (tab "GIVE" click "Missionary Anna Kindle"or click ANNA

-Text "NWIL Anna" to 73256 to give using your mobile device. This number will never send unsolicited texts to you. To cancel further messages, text STOP. If you need assistance with text giving, text HELP. Standard text message and data rates may apply.

Anna's Epic Adventure

ALLIES Zone Gatherings

Full details for all Zone Gatherings coming soon!

11/11/22 - Quad Cities, Galesburg and Southwest

Location: Rock Island First

12/02/22-12/03/22 - Bloomington, Peoria/Pekin and Spoon River

Location: Point of Change

NYC 2023

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REGISTRATION

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NEXT PAYMENT: 11/01 - $200

MAIL PAYMENTS TO:

NWIL District

Attn: NYC 2023

4224 N. Brandywine Dr.

Suite 300

Peoria, IL 61614

Checks payable to: NWIL-NYI

NYC Donations

Friendly Reminder: If you received an NYC donation envelope at Team Day, please mail the envelope and donation to the following address.

NWIL District

Attn: NYC 2023

4224 N. Brandywine Dr.

Suite 300

Peoria, IL 61614

North Pekin

"Great day at North Pekin Church of the Nazarene. Membership Sunday today we are so blessed that each of you are part of the Body of Christ. All of us are so excited of the days ahead in all that God has entrusted us with. Praise Jesus!!" Pastor Ron

DISTRICT EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Convention - March 25, 2023 - Sterling First

District Assembly - April 28-29, 2023 - Pekin First

Team Day - August 5, 2023

EDUCATION WITH A CHRISTIAN PURPOSE

With more than 140 areas of study, 3500 enrolled students, and a stunning campus, Olivet Nazarene University stands tall as one of the nation’s premier hubs of learning and faith. Our nationally recognized academic programs, title-winning athletics, vibrant, energized social climate and countless ministry opportunities make this place unique. Olivet seamlessly integrates passion and calling with career preparedness. VIEW ALL AREAS OF STUDY | EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS  

Purple & Gold Days

An Olivet tradition, Purple & Gold Days are unique, customized group visit days, designed specifically for high school seniors, and their parents. There’s so much to see and do! Customized faculty and student visits, campus tours and class visits, lunch together – there’s no better way to check out Olivet.

Click for full details and registration P&G DAYS

The dates for Homecoming 2022 are October 28-30. Please stay tuned for more information about ordering your tickets!

Homecoming is a special time for friends of the University to gather on Olivet’s campus. With activities planned for all ages and interests, Olivet celebrates accomplishments and heritage during a three-day schedule of events. 

“Olivet loves tradition, and Homecoming & Family Weekend activities are one of the best ways for us to celebrate,” said Erinn Proehl, Director of Alumni and University Relations. “We invite everyone — students, their parents and siblings, faculty, staff, friends and our community — and all age groups to join us. Celebrating with all of you adds so much to this special time on our campus.”

Click for full details: ONU Homecoming 2022

Gaither Vocal Band

SOMETHING GOOD IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN TOUR 2022

11/19, 6:00PM Centennial Chapel Tickets Share   

 Olivet Nazarene University follows the guidelines of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Vaccines are not required for entry. Masks are optional.

Organized by Shine.fm and hosted by Olivet. For more information contact Shine.fm at 815-939-5330.

In just under one year, Nazarenes from around the world will gather in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, for the 30thGeneral Assembly and Conventions. 

“It is a great time to come together as a family to worship and celebrate that Jesus is Lord,” General Superintendent Carla Sunberg said. 

This will be the seventh time Indianapolis has hosted General Assembly, most recently in 2017. Additional visits to the Hoosier State occurred in 2013, 2005, 2001, 1993, and 1989. 

The theme of this year’s General Assembly is “Jesus is Lord,” which will be woven into the five corporate worship services and the quadrennial address during the assembly. The Board of General Superintendents will examine how the theme influences all facets of the Church of the Nazarene’s mission to make Christlike disciples in the nations.

The speakers and service schedule are as follows:

• June 9th - Friday PM: Missions - Eugenio Duarte
• June 10th- Saturday PM: Discipleship – Gustavo Crocker
• June 11th – Sunday AM: Worship – David Graves
• June 11th – Sunday PM: Evangelism – David Busic
• June 12th – Monday AM: Quadrennial Address – Carla Sunberg
• June 12th – Monday PM: Compassion – Fili Chambo

For more information on the 30th General Assembly and Conventions, click here. 

Click:  General Assembly & Conventions resources

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?

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.

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.