July 2021: News, Updates, & Resources
Compass Initiative COHORT (August 16 - 7:00pm)
The Compass Initiative is designed to help pastors strengthen their personal financial literacy and management through a series of trainings. Two programs provide matching grants to help pastors alleviate debt or increase retirement savings. More information can be found at: https://www.compassinitiative.org/ or email: jeff@mnynaz.com
 
An initial cohort will meet August – December 2021 to engage the Compass Quest. The orientation session will be held on Monday, August 16 @ 7:00pm via Zoom. Three checkpoints between August and December will provide encouragement, support and guidance. Completion of the program provides a matching grant of up to $1,000 (which could total up to $2,000!) to use toward debt reduction or retirement savings. 
 
Register in advance for this meeting:
Aflac Supplement Insurance
The Metro New York District secured a partnership with Aflac to provide group rate supplemental insurance for district licensed/ ordained clergy or local church employees on the Metro NY District. This is NOT health insurance, but supplemental insurance policies to provide financial peace of mind in the event of an illness or accident.

Four policies are available for purchase:
Critical Illness, Cancer, Accident, and Hospitalization. Our representative, Becky Swain, will offer four information sessions to explain the various policies and benefits. After the information sessions, she will be available to meet with individuals to discuss personal quotes. Contact jeff@mnynaz.com or 617-416-0605 with immediate questions.
 
Information Sessions:
Saturday, July 17 @ 10:00am (EST) – English
Saturday, July 17 @ 11:00am (EST) – Spanish
Monday, July 19 @ 7:00pm (EST) – English
Monday, July 19 @ 8:00pm (EST) -- Spanish
 
Zoom Meeting ID: 3253723720
St Vincent and the Grenadines Update
On April 9, 2021, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines suffered the devastation of an explosive eruption at the La Soufriere Volcano in the north of the main island. The following days and weeks brought continuous ash fall and the overwhelming task of clean up and rebuilding. 
In partnership with ministries in St. Vincent, like the Priscilla James Foundation, and our Metro NY district churches, we were able to show compassion to those affected by the destruction even while thousands of miles away. Your generosity allowed us to send needed supplies to the people of St Vincent, making an impact that won’t soon be forgotten. 

Several barrels were shipped to the Pricilla James Foundation from the collection point at Beulah Church of the Nazarene and funds collected were directed to the local district for compassionate use in response to the Volcano. A heartfelt thanks to all who responded to the call for assistance.
Thank you for showing the people of St Vincent what love and compassion look like in their greatest time of need. Continue to be in prayer as they still have far to go; we will keep you posted on future opportunities to live out your faith both here and abroad. May God richly bless you and those who have benefitted from your compassionate generosity.
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