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. | |
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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John Wesley once said that “God’s grace is simply the Love of God.” During the month of February, the whole world celebrates Love and Friendship. Loving couples and friends around the globe secretly plan the best ways to surprise their loved ones with gifts, chocolates, stuffed animals, flowers and even diamonds.
We invite and encourage you to show your love for God’s people participating fully in our Alabaster offering this year. Alabaster Offering is a perfect gift of love and care for God’s people in the nations. Thousands of Nazarenes around the world don’t have a safe suitable place to worship and gather, your loving Alabaster Offering makes that possible for them. Thank You for your faithfulness, love and care for God’s children!
GOD IS LOVE…ALABASTER ON!!!
WHAT IS ALABASTER
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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 missionforhim@live.com
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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
February 26, 2022 - Pekin First
OLIVET CELEBRATE LIFE
MAY 12-14, 2022 - Olivet
details coming soon...
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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 Mclain
NYI Quiz Director
shawnmc777@gmail.com
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 | |
Colossians 4:2
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."
We Begin...
We begin to usher in a new day in the USA/Canada Region in the Church of the Nazarene.
We do this not in our own strength, but in the strength of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Do we believe God can change the trajectory of our declining churches?
Do we believe God will raise up leaders to start new churches?
Do we believe God has a place in our current culture for the Nazarene holiness message?
Of course, the answer is yes. Perhaps there has never been a better
time in the USA/Canada Region for the work of God’s church to break through.
Let us join together in a time of prayer for renewal in our ministry and our churches.
Let us pray for a resurgence in the Nazarene message of hope and holiness.
“God does nothing but by prayer, and everything with it.” - John Wesley
VIDEO
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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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SDMI - Children's Ministry | |
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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 rfurston@outlook.com | |
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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Bridgeway
Open to all women in our District. This is a time of Spiritual Renewal. There will be inspiring worship, meaningful fellowship, laughter, valuable break out sessions and so much more. Come be refreshed with other women across the area.
Annual InCourage Women's Conference
Location: Pekin BridgeWay Community Church
Dates: Feb 25-26th
Times: Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 9-Noon
Cost: $20
Shirts will be available for purchase as well, for those interested.
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Bridgeway Commuity
3216 Veterans Dr.
Pekin, IL 61554
How Can I register? www.bwcc.tv or email office@bwcc.tv
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Havana
A beautiful new church is being built in Havana. They are in stage one of their building project. The outside walls are in place, windows and doors will be going in soon. Church members are volunteering their time and skills and putting in the electricity. Please be in prayer for Havana church as they continue to build.
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Peoria Nazarene
Exciting work continues in the Lower Level of our facility. Here are some of the things that have happened this past month as the Connecting Generations Building Project continues.
Progress this Past Month
- Mold remediation and painting of ceiling is complete.
- Plumbing rough-ins are completed and concrete has been poured around rough-ins.
- New metal partition walls have been made – thanks to many volunteers over the holidays.
- Most of the metal partition walls have been put up by ES Construction!
- Steel beams and support posts with footings have been installed for new wider doors and corridors.
- Exterior foundation walls have been supported with steel beams to prevent further bowing in the walls. Foundation walls also have been framed in with steel studs.
- HVAC ducts have been delivered and installed in Fellowship Hall and north side of Children’s area.
- Three additional furnaces (no longer in use) have been donated to New Beginnings Ministries of Peoria
Progress Happening Soon
- Electrical work to be completed soon.
- Cabling for networking and tech will be installed
- Drywall and insulation installation in walls (this is an upcoming volunteer opportunity).
- HVAC work will continue.
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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 | |
Dr. Jeff Stark
“Olivet Nazarene University announces the appointment of Dr. Jeffery Stark as the next Director of Graduate Programs of The School of Theology and Christian Ministry beginning February 15, 20222. Jeff will serve Olivet on a twelve-month contract. Jeff holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Lipscomb University in Missional Theology and Spiritual Formation. He has also completed a M.T.S. degree from Vanderbilt University, an M.A. in Theology from Trevecca Nazarene University and B.A. in English Literature from Otterbein College. His dissertation is entitled “Multiplication Wins: Fanning the Flames of Missional Multiplication through the Narrative Journey of Bridgeway Community Church.” Dr. Stark has published articles, “Changing the Scorecard” and “Way Truth, Life: Discipleship as a Journey of Grace.” He is currently under from Foundry Publishing to write, “The News is Good: Evangelism as a Way of Life.”
Dr. Stark is an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene. He serves as the Executive Director of Reach 77 and Missional Director of the Chicago Central District. Jeff has served as Lead Pastor of Bridgeway Community Church, Erin Church of the Nazarene and Associate Pastor at Clarksville First Church of the Nazarene. At Bridgeway, 260 people were baptized in five years under his ministry. Dr. Stark also has distinguished service as a Sergeant in the United States Army.
While at Olivet Nazarene University Jeff has served as Associate Professor of Christian Ministry, Director of the Center for Theological Leadership, developed a new M.A. program in Missional Multiplication, and directed the development of a new Junior level General Education Course – “Christian Living in a Pluralistic Age.”
Dr. Stark has become an effective professor, an emerging leader, and a passionate advocate of equipping a new generation of spiritual leaders to not just “come and see” but “go and be.” The leadership team has strong confidence in Jeff and his ability to lead us to a preferred future in this very critical missional role.”
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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~
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
02/09/22 - online
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
raybarker@aol.com
Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, Schyler & Warren
Judy Davenport (309) 259-9042
jdaven5@yahoo.com
Bureau, Lee & Whiteside
Ronda Hollars (815) 878-4719
trhollars87@gmail.com
Winnebago
Debbie Lyons (779) 970-1776
granny12lyons@gmail.com
Woodford, Marshall & Putnam
Patrick Lovell (309) 229-0003
scalequy61@hotmail.com
Henry, Knox, Mercer
Tammy Shane (309) 678-8364
shanetl76@gmail.com
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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) raybarker@aol.com
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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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