NWIL - Important Information
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The following events have been cancelled or rescheduled on the district calendar. Please mark your calendars accordingly.
03/11 - POPS - online 03/18 - MST/ZF Meeting - online 03/20 - Finance Committee 04/08 - POPS - online 04/10 - The Summit - CANCELLED 05/13-15 - Celebrate Life - CANCELLED 07/15-07/18 - Kids Camp - CANCELLED 07/26-07/30 - Teen Camp - CANCELLED 08/06-08/07 - District Assembly - Pekin First |
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KIDS CAMP & TEEN CAMP 2021
Due to the current phase that Illinois regions are still in and are continuing to get vaccinations in place, we believe for the safety of our children and youth that Kids Camp & Teen Camp need to be cancelled this year. This was not an easy decision for our leadership to make. District leadership, NYI Council and SDMI Council met and made the best decisions for all involved.
EXCITING EVENTS ARE BEING PLANNED
With all of the above being said, NYI Council and Children's Ministry Council are in the process of planning outdoor one day events throughout the summer. As soon as all details are finalized, you will receive full information
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NWIL - Funding the Mission & The Great Commission
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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.
We have reached the end of the church year. Thank your your faithfulness and giving. The end of the year report will be available next month.
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The General Church has suspended reporting attendance numbers during the pandemic |
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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
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We are Vision.
We are Action.
We are Impact.
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God's Work Our Hands
As Christians, we are ALL called to play a part in the process of planting, watering, and reaping the harvest. 1 Corinthians 3:9 says, that "we are the laborers together with God." As a church what is your overall mission toward this effort?
We are told in scripture to pray and provide support to those who give of themselves in taking the gospel to various parts of the earth. Paul asked the church to pray "that the message of the Lord spread rapidly and be honored...and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith. (II Thessalonians 3:3). Paul thanked the Philippian church for their contribution to his care (Philippians 4:10-18).
Full-time missionaries depend on prayer, encouragement and financial support to meet spiritual, emotional and physical needs, so that they can give themselves fully to the work of spreading the gospel. This is where the local church steps in to help. Our encouragement matters. Our financial help matters. Our prayers matter. Training children about missions matters.
Scripture commands us to not only love the Lord God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, but also to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are taught that the entire law sits on these two things. (Matthew 22:36-40). When you are hungry, tired, and cold you care for yourself enough to eat, sleep, and warm yourself; this verse asks us to take the extra step of seeking to cover the basic needs of our brothers and sisters, including those out in the field loving and caring for the lost.
Let each of us either personally or corporately move from the sidelines to the frontlines caring for our missionaries. Let's make a difference now!!
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Nazarene Compassionate Ministries - NCM |
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NYI - Nazarene Youth International
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Teen Camp 2021 - CANCELLED
Outdoor one day events throughout the summer are being planned.
Save the following dates: May 15, June 26, July 12, August 14
Full details coming soon...
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Due to COVID regulations and the safety of all involved, Regional CL at Olivet, May 13-15, 2021 has been cancelled.
We are looking forward to CL 2022!
Stay strong ALLIES! You are loved and appreciated!
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SITE LOCATIONS
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
In 2021, we will be partnering with Shepherd Community to serve the city of Indianapolis. The structure of the event will still be the same as all Encuentro trips with emphasis on VBS and light construction.
Encuentro Missions will be working alongside the South Texas District this summer. Teams serving in the Rio Grande Valley will be based in the Harlingen and McAllen, Texas areas. We will be partnering with South Texas District to provide VBS programming and relief through relational ministry to asylum seekers and surrounding neighborhoods. Light construction projects are planned, as well as church planting in the area.
Encuentro Missions will be partnering with Appalachia Reach Out to serve the area of East Kentucky and West Virginia this summer. While staying in the area we will be partnering with local churches to provide VBS programs and sports clinics to the communities. Light construction projects are planned to help schools in the surrounding areas as well as churches.
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Are you looking for a mission trip for your youth group?
Look no further! Check out Encuentor Missions.
WE EMPOWER AND EQUIP STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO BRING THE LIFE CHANGING MESSAGE OF JESUS BOTH AT HOME AND ABROAD.
Since 1966, we have facilitated trips in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Peru, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. Over 250,000 students have participated, resulting in more than 2 million children and adults hearing the Gospel message through Encuentro events.
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NYI - Nazarene Youth Conference 2023
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After much prayer and careful consideration, the USA/Canada Nazarene Youth International Regional Council announced it will move forward with Nazarene Youth Conference 2023 from July 5 through 9 in Tampa Bay, Florida. The decision was approved by the Board of General Superintendents in consultation with the general secretary.
"We recognize the challenges of hosting this regional event in light of the recent shift of General Assembly & Conventions to the summer of 2023," said Justin Pickard, USA/Canada NYI coordinator. "However, there is strong consensus that staying with our original plan and honoring established contracts with the city and venues is the best decision. In addition, we believe we can leverage previous NYC momentum while capitalizing on the centennial year of Nazarene Youth International by joining the global NYI celebration throughout 2023."
Nazarene Youth Conference is a quadrennial event that will bring together an estimated 10,000 high school students and youth leaders from across the USA/Canada Region for five days of worship services, service projects, and more.
Additional details, including theme, speakers, and other details, will be released in the spring of 2021 through district NYI leadership and on the NYC social media pages. |
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NYI - Teen Bible Quizzing
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Global Center Links
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Shawn McLain, NYI Quiz Director
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Bible Quizzing is about "guiding our youth into God's Word and the Word into their lives."
Schedule 2021
01/16/21 - Pekin First
03/20/21 - Galesburg First
05/31/21-05/15/21 - CL - Olivet
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SDMI - Sunday School Discipleship International
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District SDMI Chair
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Subscribe to SDMI Connections: SDMI
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SDMI - Children's Ministry
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Brian EatockDistrict Children's Ministry Chair
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CANCELLED
Outdoor one day events throughout the summer are being planned.
Full details coming soon...
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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, curriculum ideas, VBS, online meetings, bouncing ideas off one another and encouraging each other as we all seek to point kids toward Christ.
The Church of the Nazarene provides us with many resources to help our Children's Ministry be the best that it can be. Click below to find resources.
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SDMI - Children's Quizzing
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Schedule 2021
02/13/21 - Pekin First
04/17/21 - Eureka Grace
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Please join our Facebook group
Information will be posted regarding upcoming meets and events.
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Follow Dr. Digalot and Canteen the Camel as they dig into the book of Exodus.
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~NEWS from around the District~
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Canton First has a new Lead Pastor...Matt Oost
My name is Matt Oost and I serve as Lead Pastor at Canton First Church of the Nazarene. Prior to serving in Canton, I served as associate pastor at Peoria Nazarene. God has truly blessed me and my wife Stephanie and our 2 children, Anna and Simon (with a 3rd soon to come), as we have returned to Canton. My call to ministry goes back to my teenage years when I had a strong sense that God was calling me to give my life to some kind of service for Him...I just had no idea what it was at the time. As life happens, God will take us the long way to prepare and equip us for what He has called us to. That was the case for me. Though I knew God was calling me as a teen, it took 20 years of prep work in my life to bring me to where I am today. The journey has been more than worth it, and I am looking forward to what God does in the next 20 years!
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Connect was able to partner with Another Child Foundation and provide 23 NEW winter coats (for next winter) for kiddos in our community (Henry and Bureau Counties) and internationally (Romania)
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C O M M U N I T Y
O U T R E A C H
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Crossbridge Community Church has a heart for children and families in our communities. Eight years ago, we began a program called Feed His Children to provide supplemental groceries to school-aged children for the weekend. The program started in one school with 25 bags of groceries going out twice a month. We are now in 32 schools, including Jr. High and High Schools and distribute approximately 500 bags of groceries each month through the school systems.
We also have four micro pantries in three communities. People can take what they need and leave what they can. These pantries are used on a daily basis. We began Feed His Children to be a blessing in our community. We try to remain as anonymous as possible. We want to bless others because God has blessed us in so many ways.
For full details on how you can get involved, volunteer or donate, please click here: Feed His Children |
C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H
Despite the freezing snowy weather, the youth group of Marseilles was able to spread God's love to their community. They painted 48 birdhouse ornaments as Valentines Day gifts for the residents at Aperion Care in Marseilles.
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We are honored to announce that Retha Stout will join our leadership team as Children's Director. Our Church Board and I are so excited about Retha's gifts and passion for Children. Retha is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Christian Education, a double minor in music and cross cultural ministries.
She has been involved in many ministries within the church and the community. Retha is trained in Church Planting Essentials and Churches Planting Churches along with Organic Church Planting. She will be joining us in mid April. Please join us in welcoming Retha! - Rev. Ron Jansen
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  We sat in the huge, empty Fellowship Center, masked and socially distanced, broken hearted that this beautiful facility was empty during the week. That day in a July staff meeting, our creative God helped us think new thoughts. We envisioned what educators may be going through, trying to work out the start of the school year. We decided to invite them for a "town hall" meeting to ask what we could do to support them. 14 educators representing 4 school districts attended. We talked, asked questions, brainstormed, and prayed. As a result of this meeting, we bought batteries for one school, packed and donated hundreds of school snack packs, helped a teacher buy organizational totes, wrote notes of encouragement to school staff, hung a banner thanking teachers and school staff at our Pekin and Washington campuses, and were invited to the table to talk through solutions for Pekin Community High School (PCHS) students that were struggling to find a safe, warm, Wi-Fi friendly, quiet place for their remote learning days. In early January, 10 Pekin First Nazarene volunteers attended training at PCHS to be Remote Study Hall helpers. Students began using the Fellowship Center and Refuge, PFN's youth room, as a Remote Study Hall. Different kids come each day, Monday - Thursday, to have a quiet place to study. A teacher from PCHS comes each day, the kids can be bused here, they receive breakfast and lunch and have access to free Wi-Fi. PCHS then comes and cleans/sanitizes after each session. This has been a fantastic partnership with PCHS and what a great way to help our community!
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Here you will find the studies needed to pursue the Certificate of Lay Ministry. While anyone is welcome to take these studies, these studies are specifically designed for those who have gone through the steps as outlined by the Manual for the Church of the Nazarene and have already received the certificate to become a LayMinister. For more information, be sure and visit our Requirements For The Certificate of Lay Ministry page. Here you will find information on the process to become a Lay Minister.
Courses:
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John Comstock
Toll-Free: 888-243-2767
Direct: 913-577-2811
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ONLINE GROUPS
Check out our online groups at https://bit.ly/BeEngagedDPGroups. If your church would like embed codes to put any of these courses on your church website, let me know.
Download our app, receive daily Scripture-based on where you are on the spiritual journey, access our courses and content, receive updates about coming resources and webinars, and more!
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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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2021 Calendar
03/11 POPS - online
03/18 - MST/ZF Meeting - online
03/20 - Finance Committee Meeting - online
04/08 - POPS - online
05/15 - NYI Summer Event
06/26 - NYI Summer Event
07/12 - NYI Summer Event
08/06-08/07 - District Assembly - Pekin First
08/14 - NYI Summer Event
During the pandemic, all events are subject to change to online, rescheduled or cancelled. Please check the district calendar for up to date event information.
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9:45 am
Arrive and Gather with our District Team
10:00 am
POPS begins Worship - Word - Prayer - District Information
March 11, 2021 - online
April 8, 2021 - online
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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. Six Prayer Force leaders have been identified allowing us to move forward in 18 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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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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GENERAL ASSEMBLY JUNE 9-16, 2023
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
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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Due to the current coronavirus concerns, the Global Ministry Center has suspended onsite staffing and a temporary telecommuting. We thank you for your patience. If you have any questions, please send us an email or phone message.
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164 World Areas
During the 97th General Board meeting, the 164th world area for the Church of the Nazarene was recognized. Luxembourg has officially joined the Northern Europe field on the Eurasia region. Thank you for praying for Luxembourg.
Luxembourg is surrounded by Belgium, France and Germany. The country is mostly rural and its capital, Luxembourg City, is known for its fortified medieval town perched on sheer cliffs. It is a small country, 2,586 square kilometers (998 sq mi), with over 600,000 people calling it home, and has the highest population growth rate in Europe.
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Eurasia Region holds first 24-hour prayer event
Nazarenes across 40 nations of the Eurasia Region participated in the region's first-ever 24 Hours of Prayer initiative from 30 to 31 January 2021.
The initiative was designed to deepen interconnectedness among Nazarene churches across the region while consecrating the region to God, inviting Him to cover the nations and His people with His presence.
With about 22 hours of daylight across the region, prayer was set to begin an hour before sunrise in Eastern Russia and end an hour after the sun sets in the Azores Islands, spanning the entire, vast Eurasia Region.
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Olivet Nazarene University
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OLIVET MUSICAL CELEBRATION HONORING DR. JOHN BOWLING & DR. JILL BOWLING
On Saturday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m., Olivet Nazarene University will be hosting An Evening With Friends. This musical celebration is being held in honor of University President Dr. John C. Bowling and his wife, Dr. Jill Bowling.
For more than 30 years, the Bowlings have contributed graceful leadership and extensive generosity to the University, from which they both graduated. This spring Olivet is celebrating their years of service with a musical gala held in Centennial Chapel.
This black tie optional gala will be a wonderful event to honor our longest-serving president. The evening will feature University ensembles including Orpheus Choir, Proclamation Gospel Choir, the University Orchestra and Bands, and special guests. All proceeds with benefit student scholarship initiatives.
Tickets are now available at olivet.edu/tickets. We have taken great consideration in planning this event, and will abide by all University and CDC recommendations regarding distancing and face coverings. The ticket selection accounts for social distancing, and is automated. Ticket holders will be sent a safety reminder the week of the event, with standards, etc. for the Gala.
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SCHEDULE A VISIT
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.
WE BELIEVE | YOU BELONG HERE
We offer several different ways for you to visit our beautiful campus! Whether you visit in person or online, choose a personalized visit or energetic event day, we want to show you all that Olivet has to offer. Choose from one of the several visit styles below.
Personalized Campus Visit
It's all about your dreams and goals! We want to plan a personalized visit just for you. We will schedule a time for you to take a campus tour, meet your admissions counselor, and visit with a professor.
Online Campus Visit
Explore campus with an online tour and set-up a virtual meeting with your admissions counselor. Of course, you will want to come to campus as soon as possible, but our online visit should help you in the meantime.
Purple & Gold Days
Specifically for high school seniors, we invite you to experience Life at Olivet when you visit campus on a high-energy, event-packed Purple and Gold Day!
Just for Juniors
Specifically for high school juniors and their parents, we invite you on campus to get a taste of what Olivet is all about.
Holidays @ Olivet
We are open many holidays that you might have off school. Take advantage of your day off and invest in your future by visiting Olivet's beautiful campus.
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LADIES DAY - OLIVET
In-person Ladies Day cancelled
We regret to inform you that due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the in-person Ladies Day 2021 event has been cancelled.
Ladies Day takes place on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University. Unfortunately, there will be no in-person events this Spring on Olivet's campus. This means that SHINE.FM has had to cancel Ladies Day 2021 with Jordan Lee Dooley, Sherry Lynn, Mandisa, and Lisa Graft.
Anyone who purchased tickets will be automatically refunded for the price of their tickets.
Here at SHINE, we still want to give you a time of laughter and encouragement. That's why we will be hosting a FREE, live-streamed, virtual event on April 17th from 9am until 10:30am. Click here for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact SHINE.FM's Director of Listener Engagement, Jennifer Lambert at jennifer@shine.fm or 815-939-5330.
*We are hopeful that we will be able to host our usual in-person, 9am - 3pm Ladies Day event in Spring 2022 and plans are underway.
Thank you for your grace and understanding during this time.
April 17, 2021 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Your very own living room!
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A FREE virtual Ladies Day event!
As SHINE.FM has announced, the in-person, all-day Ladies Day 2021 event has unfortunately been cancelled due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. We still want to host a time of encouragement and laughter for you. We are hosting a virtual Living Room edition of Ladies Day. This is free and can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. Or have some friends over and watch together!
Just like our Living Room Concert Series, you can watch Ladies Day the Living Room Edition via Facebook or YouTube.
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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.
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
Rev. Mark McCall
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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District Assembly Handbook 2020
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