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. DECEMBER REPORT | |
The General Church has suspended reporting attendance numbers during the pandemic. | |
NMI - Nazarene Missions International | |
We are people united in our belief that our involvement changes lives worldwide.
Global NMI
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We are Vision.
We are Action.
We are Impact.
NMI Calendar 2021-2022
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Last summer at NMI Convention the theme was God is speaking. It was evident that you were listening. Some heard a call into missions, some heard the call to take a step in faith out of their comfort zone, others were encouraged to fervently pray for missions and those serving. We have heard from our missionaries and they have God stories of His faithfulness over the last year.
I am excited to see what God is doing in 2022 across our district and the world. Continue to pray for Gods voice to be heard and our feet be quick into action.
NMI Central
Beginning with the 12 January edition, the Prayer Mobilization Line (PML) will transition to NMI Central. There will be an announcement including more details which will be sent to all PML subscribers.
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W&W TRIP CANCELLED
We are sorry to announce that the Work & Witness trip that was scheduled for June 1-18 to Africa Nazarene University has been cancelled. We will be praying about our next W&W trip and keep you informed on where and when it will be.
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Attention all local NMI Presidents and pastors:
It’s getting close to report time! Every year, each church is required to fill out and submit a report for NMI. The information from these reports is used to complete our district report that is sent to the global NMI office. Data collection happens at the district and global level.
This information also determines which churches qualify for Mission Priority One, Church of Excellence and FAN awards. Mission Priority One is a global award given to churches who have completed various expectations from each of the five areas of impact: prayer, Alabaster, engaging children and youth, World Evangelism Fund, and LINKS. Another global award is Church of Excellence. This award is given to churches who have given 5.7% or more of their income to WEF. The FAN Award is an award from the NWIL District to churches who meet various expectations of support, service and participation in missions. Qualifications for these awards are listed in the NMI Resource Booklet.
Please pay attention to future correspondence so you will know how to find and submit reports from your local church. Also, it is very important that your reports are submitted by the due date so the district report can be completed and submitted on time.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristy Shreves at [email protected]
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Nazarene Missionaries
South Pacific Island Nation of Vanuatu
David and Sylvia Potter are global missionaries involved in training and equipping pastors and leaders for the church in Vanuatu, as well as serving in mission finance and other supportive roles. They take great delight in helping others embrace Christ and become strong, equipped missional pastors and leaders for the church.
They were first appointed as medical missionaries to the Nazarene College of Nursing at Kudjip, Papua New Guinea, in 1992 and served there until they accepted the call to begin the work of the Church of the Nazarene in Vanuatu in 2003.David and Sylvia both received a B.S. in Nursing from Point Loma Nazarene College in San Diego, California.
They will be on our district for Deputation March 27-April 3, 2022. Please Contact Carole Eatock\Diana Jansen if you are interested in scheduling the Potter’s at your church.
Dates available: March 28, March 29, March 31
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NYI - Nazarene Youth International | |
DISTRICT CELEBRATE LIFE
Date: February 26, 2022
Deadline to register: February 1
Student Cost: $25.00 Sponsor Cost: $5.00
Location: Pekin First
Click below:
REGISTRATION & FULL DETAILS
OLIVET CELEBRATE LIFE
MAY 12-14, 2022
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TEEN CAMP
JULY 14-17, 2022
Thursday-Sunday
Mark your calendars.
Full details coming soon...
Denis Rutledge, Teen Camp Director
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NYI - Teen Bible Quizzing | |
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Shawn Link
NYI Quiz Director
[email protected]
Click to Like us on Facebook
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Bible quizzing is about "guiding our youth into the Word and the Word into their lives."
Schedule 2021-2022
09/18/21 - Rockford First
11/20/21 - Marseilles
01/15/22 - Pekin First
03/19/22 - Smithfield
05/12//22-05/14/22 - ONU
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SDMI - Sunday School Discipleship International | |
SPARK Discipleship Training
January 29 - 1:00pm-3:00pm
For Pastors & Layman
Location: Bridgeway - 3216 Veterans Dr. - Pekin
Please email Michael Downs if you are interested [email protected]
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Moving ahead with a Journey of Grace in Small Groups
By Daryll Stanton
What's happening in your discipleship plan for small groups? The SDMI approach of discipleship is illustrated as a three-fold framework called A Journey of Grace. Let's look at that framework and someof the supporting resources. READ MORE
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KIDS CAMP is for children that have completed 1st-6th grade. Information coming soon. | |
July 7-10, 2022
Thursday-Sunday
Olivet Nazarene University
Mark your calendars!
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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. USA/CANADA CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
GLOBAL CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
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SDMI - Children's Quizzing | |
Schedule 2021-2022
02/12/22 - Pekin First
04/09/22 - Eureka Grace
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Rosie Furston, Children's Quizzing Director [email protected] | |
Please join our Facebook group
NWIL Children's Bible Quizzing
Information will be posted regarding upcoming meets and events.
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~News from around the District~
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2022 DISTRICT EVENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Celebrate Life – February 26 – Pekin First (NYI)
Convention – March 26 – Galesburg First
District Assembly – April 29-30 - Crossbridge
Celebrate Life – May 12-14 – Olivet (NYI)
Kids Camp – July 7-10 - Olivet
Teen Camp – July 14-17 – Eagle Crest
Team Day – August 6 – Pekin First
Minsters & Spouses Retreat – September 18-21 – Cedar Lakes
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Olivet Nazarene University | |
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
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An Olivet tradition, Purple & Gold Days and Just for Juniors Days are unique, customized group visit days, designed specifically for high school seniors/juniors, 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.
PURPLE & GOLD DAYS
JUST FOR JUNIORS DAYS
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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.
NWIL Online Church Services
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JUNE 9-16, 2023
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~2022~
01/13 - POPS - online
01/15 - NYI Quiz - Pekin First
01/18 - DAB Meeting
01/29 - ALL Auxiliary Mtg - Pekin First
02/10 - POPS - Canton First
02/12 - Children's Quiz - Pekin First
02/22 - DAB Meeting
02/26 - Celebrate Life - Pekin First
03/08 - Executive Finance Meeting
03/10 - POPS - Rock Island
03/12 - ALL Auxiliary Meeting - Pekin First
03/19 - Finance Meeting
03/19 NYI Quiz - Smithfield
03/22 - DAB Meeting
03/26 - Convention - Galesburg First
04/29-30 - District Assembly - Crossbridge
Click below for printable calendar.
2021-2022 NWIL District Calendar
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9:45 am
Arrive & Gather with our District Team
10:00 am
POPS begins, Worship, Word, Prayer, District Information
09/13/21 - Pekin First (Monday)
10/14/21 - Peoria Nazarene
11/18/21 - Crossbridge
12/09/21 - online
01/13/22 - online
02/10/22 - Canton First
03/10/22 - Rock Island
04/14/22 - New Hope
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NWIL District Prayer Force | |
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:
Mason & Tazewell
Ray Barker (309) 645-7716
[email protected]
Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, Schyler & Warren
Judy Davenport (309) 259-9042
[email protected]
Bureau, Lee & Whiteside
Ronda Hollars (815) 878-4719
[email protected]
Winnebago
Debbie Lyons (779) 970-1776
[email protected]
Woodford, Marshall & Putnam
Patrick Lovell (309) 229-0003
[email protected]
Henry, Knox, Mercer
Tammy Shane (309) 678-8364
[email protected]
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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:
Ray Barker - (309) 645-7716 (phone or text) [email protected]
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Church Multiplication Endowment Fund | |
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.
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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.
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NWIL District Advisory Board
MINISTERIAL LAYMAN
Rev. Lloyd Brock Ken Roat
Rev. Bill Clark Carole Eatock
Rev. Ronda Hollars Kevin Singletary
Rev. Mark McCall Stephen Taylor
Rev. John Trotter
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ONU Board of Trustees
Rev. Lloyd Brock
Rev. Mark McCall
Rev. William Clark
Ken Roat
Cheryl Sherwood
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NWIL District
Church of the Nazarene
3520 Broadway St.
Pekin, IL 61554
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Office hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 am-4:00 pm
phone: 309-682-6945
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