(770) 957-7790
district.office@ganaz.org
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Georgia Connection - June 2020
"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12
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We are grateful for Pastor Nicole Husband (Georgia Nazarene Black Ministries Coordinator) and all of our Pastors and leaders. Please take a moment to read her powerful perspective and prayers. - Pastor Kyle
Pastor Nicole Husband,
Georgia Nazarene Black Ministries Coordinator
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
The heart of the black community is weighted with the realities that we are facing right now. Amid a pandemic that is disproportionately affecting the black community, there remains the ever-present reality of the systemic issues of racism in this country. We are all grieving the unjust death of another black man. We mourn with families that have to bury a loved one as a result of the disregard for the sanctity of human life. We are heartbroken over the display of frustration taking place in cities across the country.
We are tired; nonetheless, carrying the DNA of those who survived the Middle Passage, we stand ready to march on towards justice and equity till victory is won. We stand in the knowledge that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal; they are mighty unto God for the pulling down of strongholds. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Christ, praying for peace, unity, and an ear to hear what God is saying to the Church in this hour. Most importantly, we stand in faith with courageous confidence that our Savior has overcome the world.
Lord, we thank you for being the Prince of Peace. In the midst of our circumstances, gird our feet with your shoes of perfect peace, so that we can run the race that you have called us to with power and confidence. Lord, lead us to love others as you first loved us. May your love bind us together in perfect peace and unity. May we stand firm and raise up Your flag of victory for Christ has overcome the world.
In Jesus name, Amen.
Many Blessings,
Pastor Nicole
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DISTRICT ASSEMBLY (DAC MTG) UPDATES
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The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact made it unsafe to gather for District Assembly. The Board of General Superintendents approved an alternative way to conduct annual District Assembly business. So, on May 26, the District Advisory Committee met by video for the 106th Georgia District Assembly. We give God glory for another great year on the Georgia District! A printed copy of the 2020 District Handbook will be mailed to each church in June and a digital copy will be available also.
Click
here to watch the District Superintendent's report.
Click
here to watch the New Day story.
Click
here to watch the Athens ONE Church story.
We will have a special
Georgia Ordination Celebration led by General Superintendent Dr. David Busic on Sunday, August 23 @ 5pm at Gracepointe in Loganville, GA. All are invited to share this special time with our ordinands and their families. We also plan to livestream the service.
Our
2021 District Assembly will be held at Dublin First on May 18-20, 2021.
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2021 General Assembly & Convention Delegates
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GA Ministry Delegates
Lamar Brantley, Don Hicks, and Kyle Poole
Alternate 1 – Joe Brown
Alternate 2 – Odel Alusma
Alternate 3 – Hector Ordonez
GA Lay Delegates
Tom Benson, Marcus Clements, and Howard Darcey
Alternate 1 – Becky Meeks
Alternate 2 – Brenda Williamson
Alternate 3 – Roy McDowell, Jr.
NMI Delegates
Lisa Bradley,
Eunice Hood,
Doris King,
Tami Owens, Heather Scarbrough,
Barbara Stephenson, Kevin Thomas, and Virginia Wiseman
Alternates - TBD
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SDMI Ministry Delegates
Mark Amspaugh, Ike Branch, Steve Callis, and Steve Hood
Alternate 1 – Steve Dudley
Alternate 2 – Chris Padgett
Alternate 3 – Emily Duncan
SDMI Lay Delegates
Donna Garnto, Roy McDowell, Jr., Don Moody, and Johnnie Mae Welch
Alternate 1 – Donna Grant
Alternate 2 – Edwina Husband
Alternate 3 – Carol Hayes
Alternate 4 – Debra Branch
NYI Delegates
will be elected on Aug 8 at the NYI Convention @ Warner Robins
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After much prayer and listening to each other, the District Advisory Committee made the tough decision to cancel the 2020 Georgia District Camp Meeting. We will definitely miss Summer Camp Meeting, but with all factors considered, this seems to be the best decision at this time. However, we are happy to announce a 2020 Fall Weekend Camp Meeting (September 18-20) that will merge with the Fall Adult Retreat already scheduled at that time. Watch for more details soon. Thanks for your prayers, patience, and faithfulness as we walk through this strange season together!
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Kids Super Camp
July 20-24
@ Adrian Camp
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Connection & Enrichment
We are grateful for our pastors who are leading and serving so well during this strange season! Many of them gathered by video in May for a couple of very helpful enrichment sessions. On May 12, Dr. David Busic led
“The Praying Pastor”
with our pastors and their spouses. Then, on May 19, Dr. Jay Height led
“Connecting While Distancing: Compassion in the New Era".
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Looking Ahead
June 2-4 District Conventions & Assembly @ Dublin First
Canceled
June 8-12 Teen Camp @ Adrian
Canceled
June 13-20 Youth Mission Trip to Ft. Lauderdale
Canceled
July 7-12 Camp Meeting @ Adrian
Canceled
July 20-24 Childen's Camp (Adrian)
July 22-24 PALCON @ TNU
Canceled
July 30-Aug 2 Nazarene Black Ministries Conference (Stone Mountain, GA)
Canceled
July 31-Aug 2 Young Adult Retreat (Brunswick)
Aug 8 NYI Convention (Warner Robins)
Aug 15 Children's Missions Day (Albany First/Barnesville)
Aug 18 DAB Meeting 3pm (District Office)
Aug 22 Children's Missions Day (Mount Olive/TBD)
Aug 23 Georgia Ordination Celebration 5pm (Gracepointe)
Sept 18-20 Fall Weekend Camp Meeting (Adrian)
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Georgia Nazarene District Team
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 920,
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Physical Address:
50 Lincoln Road, Suite B
McDonough, GA 30253
Phone: (770) 957-7790
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