eVoice April 2024

District Assembly Kid's Program

Crossbridge will be offering full kid's programming for our District Assembly this year. Families will have the opportunity to check kids in for any or all of Friday night, Saturday morning, and the ordination service on Saturday. This programming will include developmentally appropriate lessons, activities, and snacks. The age groups are broken up into nursery, preschool, elementary (K-4), and elementary (5th & 6th).

Please use the link below to register your kid(s) before April 19th. Kids Programming pre-registration is required for participation. The registration deadline is April 19th to finalize rosters and make sure we are appropriately staffed and prepped. All volunteers are background checked and follow the same protocol required of our weekend Kids programming.

We look forward to being able to teach your kids and provide this opportunity for your families!

Questions regarding the kids program, please contact Erika Duke 815-303-8406.

REGISTRATION

Go to the website to see what is happening at the Native American Christian Academy.

nativeamericanchristianacademy.org

questions: contact Matt Wilson 309-441-5454 (leave a message)

mattrishwilson.93@mchsi.com

Work & Witness Trip

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2024

REGISTRATION LINK: W&W24

WHAT: We are building a team to go and serve.

WHERE: Native American Christian Academy (Sun Valley, Arizona)

WHEN: July 20-July 27, 2024

PROJECT: Various. Projects from heavy construction and specialized skilled tasks to less strenuous tasks such as painting, organizing, kitchen assistance, and ground keeping.

COST: $1,00-$1,500 (travel cost dependent)

All payments mail to the district office.

NWIL District

4224 N. Brandywine Dr.

Suite 300

Peoria, IL 61614

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

5/4/24 - $600 (for travel arrangements)

6/1/24 - $500

7/1/24 - $400

NMI - Nazarene Missions International

We are people united in our belief that our involvement changes lives worldwide.

Global NMI

Ron Jansen

District NMI President

nmipresident@nwilnaz.org

NWIL NMI Facebook

NWIL NMI President's Facebook

We are Vision.

We are Action.

We are Impact.

NMI Calendar 2024-2025

Mozambique

Mozambique is located on the Lusophone Field of the Africa Region. Mozambique’s history is one of Portuguese colonalization. Mozambique gained its independence from Portugal in 1975. The Church of the Nazarene established its work in Mozambique in 1922, and one of its sons, Dr. Fili Chambo, was elected during the 2017 General Assembly as the 42nd general superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene. Dr. Chambo grew up in a Nazarene pastor’s home in Mozambique, with both his parents pastoring in the Church of the Nazarene. The country has suffered a large-scale exodus of its working and younger population in search of a better future. Severe droughts, prolonged civil wars, political and military upheaval, and economic instability, as well as natural disasters, have hindered development and contributed to this exodus. However, all such challenges open doors of opportunity for the grace of God, through the people of God, to bring restoration and hope. In February and March of 2023, Severe Tropical Cyclone Freddy decimated the coast of Africa and Madagascar in the South Indian Ocean, lasting five weeks. It was the longest-lasting and highest-ACE-producing (Accumulated Cyclone Energy) tropical cyclone to strike in recorded history. As you will read in the story that follows, Nazarene Missions International and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries have been busy ministering to the many thousands impacted by Cyclone Freddy. These services rendered have had a profound impact on many communities, and lives have been changed as a result. The impact of grace can be greater than the impact of the storm.

223,063 Members

967 Fully Organized Churches; 995 Not Yet Organized Churches

332 District Licensed and 297 Ordained Ministers on 30 Districts

PRAYER

Pray for lasting peace to overcome all threats to the nation's fragile stability.
Pray for true freedom for those in bondage to poverty, disease, witchcraft, and animism.
Pray for the Church and its leaders to grow in spiritual maturity and biblical understanding.

PRAISE

Praise God that the government of Mozambique works to advance democracy and economic and religious freedom.
Praise God that many years of suffering have led to spiritual responsiveness, and after harsh persecution, the Christian faith has spread rapidly.
Praise God for those who minister faithfully across the country and for the fruit of those ministries.
Praise God that though Mozambique is religiously diverse and widely unevangelized, now many people from all faiths and regions have begun to follow Christ!
Praise God for His providence and protection of many who could have been lost during Cyclone Freddy and for new and renewed faith in God.

NYI - Nazarene Youth International

NYI-ALLIES Facebook

Global NYI

Nazarene Youth Resources

Ronda Hollars

District NYI President

trhollars1987@gmail.com

Field - May 16-18, 2024

Olivet

Teen Camp

Registration for Camp 2024 is now open! Teens who have completed 7th – 12th grades will attend Teen Camp.

JULY 22-26, 2024

Sky Lodge Christian Camp

Montello, Wisconsin

REGISTRATION & FULL DETAILS: TC24

TEEN CAMP POSTER

NYI Resources

At NYI, we're here to inspire our youth to discover the ways God's faithfulness has touched their lives and invite others to join this journey of grace in Christ. The best part? You're never alone on this journey! Are you ready? Explore our resources today! https://nazarene.org/NYIJourney/Resources

Check out the website for languages available.

NYI - Teen Bible Quizzing

Global Center Links

Competition Resources

Local Youth Leader

Heather Johnson

NYI Quiz Director

heather95johnson@gmail.com

Click to Like us on Facebook

Schedule 2024-2025

02/17/24 - South Bend, IN

03/09/24 - TBD

05/16/24-05/18/24 - Olivet

09/14/24 - Smithfield

11/09/24 - Marseilles

12/06/24-12/07/24 - St. Louis

01/11/24 - Pekin First

02/08/24 - TBD

03/08/24 - TBD

Bible quizzing is about "guiding our youth into the Word and the Word into their lives."

NYI - Young Adult Ministry

After high school, people take on many different paths as they go through life and into their careers, but they often come across some of the same challenges. The YAM ministry is being formed to unite our “young” adults (high school graduates to early 30’s) in an environment where there can be great discussion regarding the many facets of life. The primary focus of the group is to grow together, through fellowship, in the Word of God.

Reagan Smith

Y.A.M. Director

Reagan Smith is the Young Adult Ministry Director for NWIL District. We would like to hear your ideas for events, gatherings, subjects you would like to talk about, hearts desire for this new ministry, etc.

Young Adult Ministry

high school graduates to early 30’s

RESOURCES

The Foundry Publishing

Young Adult Ministry Curriculum

Nazarene College & Young Adult Ministry Leaders FB

Email your thoughts & ideas.

office@nwilnaz.org

click & like our social media

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

NDI - Nazarene Discipleship International

Michael Downs

District NDI Chair

michael@bwcc.tv

NDI Journey Newsletter

FREE NDI RESOURCES

USA/CANADA Children's Ministry

GLOBAL CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Charlotte More

District Children's Director

charlotte@bwcc.tv

Please join our facebook group NWIL Children's Ministry

NDI - Children's Quizzing

Schedule 2024-2025

04/13/24 - Eureka Grace

06/01/24 - Regional Quiz - ONU

11/16/24 - North Pekin

02/15/24 - Pekin First

04/12/24 - Eureka Grace

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.

Kids Camp

Registration for Camp 2024 is now open! Kids who have completed 2nd-6th grades will attend Kids Camp.

July 11-14, 2024

Olivet Nazarene University

REGISTRAITON LINK & FULL DETAILS: KC24

KIDS CAMP POSTER

~News from around the District~

2024 DISTRICT EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

District Assembly - April 26-27 - Crossbridge

Celebrate Life - May 16-18 - Olivet

Kids Camp - July 11-14 - Olivet

Teen Camp - July 22-26 - Sky Lodge

Team Day - August 3 - Pekin First

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

USA/Canada Region

News across the USA/ Canada Region click: USA/CANADA REGION

Blessing Our Community

Encouraging, Equipping, Engaging and Empowering churches to Impact their Communities in a Holy and Positive Way

Full details can be foud at: Blessing Our Community

Nazarene Manual

The Board of General Superintendents has declared 26 January 2024 as the effective date for the 2023 Manual of the Church of the Nazarene.

Click for full details and how you can obtain your copy of the new Manual. MANUAL

NWIL Information

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

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