Dr. Scott Sherwood
President of Nazarene Bible College
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 The Nazarene Bible College Board of Trustees elected Scott J. Sherwood as the sixth president of NBC. Sherwood, currently superintendent of the Northwestern Illinois District, will assume his duties as NBC president 1 July 2021. He will succeed Harold B. Graves Jr., who served as president of NBC for 15 years and will retire 30 June 2021.
"We are thrilled that God has provided a passionate, visionary, and innovative leader in Dr. Scott Sherwood," wrote NBC Board Chair Phillip Fuller. The Board of General Superintendents nominated candidates to the Board of Trustees aided by a profile development as well as an extensive candidate search conducted by the Board's Executive Committee serving in a search committee role. "Our prayer has been that God would bring clarity and unity in our work," Fuller said. "We believe fully that He has." Sherwood was ordained on the Northwestern Illinois District in 1994. He graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Arts in biblical literature, a Master of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary, an advanced graduate certificate in Wesleyan Pastoral Theology from NTS, a Doctor of Divinity Degree from ONU, and is projected to complete his Doctor of Ministry Degree at Fuller Theological Seminary this spring. He has served as an itinerant evangelist and as associate pastor in three Illinois churches (Rock Island, Chicago First, and Pekin). He was senior pastor in Bloomington, Illinois, and in Richardson, Texas. He has served as district superintendent since 2012. "I am pleased with the election of Dr. Scott Sherwood as the next president of Nazarene Bible College," Graves said. "He has served the Church in many capacities and will bring strong and effective leadership to this new assignment. I believe the training of God's 'called ones' will be in capable hands with Dr. Sherwood leading NBC." Scott Sherwood is married to Sherry (Fortado). They are parents to three adult daughters: Libby, Madeira, and Brooke.
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NWIL - Important Information
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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.
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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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Thank you for being faithful!
Despite an unusual year with a pandemic causing churches to hold their services online for part of it, the NWIL District was still faithful in giving to local and global missions. As a district, we gave $416,037.81 to the World Evangelism Fund. This amount exceeded our goal by $31,866.86. Thirty churches across the district overpaid their WEF goals with 23 of them receiving the Church of Excellence Award for paying 5.7% or more of their income.31 churches participated in Alabaster Offering, bringing in and sending out $12,101.68.
Several churches shared wonderful stories about how they ministered cross-culturally on both the local and international level. From adopting classrooms and assisting neighborhood school with their needs to funding international education projects. From donating items to a local children's hospital to collecting money for hospitals on foreign soil. From child sponsorship to corresponding to local addicts and inmates. From starting a community garden to aiding in clean water efforts in other countries. The people in our churches are serving local food pantries, Salvation Armies, the homeless, veterans, Foster care communities, pregnancy resource centers and many more community organizations as well as supporting and praying for our district and other Nazarene Missionaries,
Thank you for faithfully praying, serving and giving throughout the year. -Kristy Shreves
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Nazarene Compassionate Ministries - NCM |
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NYI - Nazarene Youth International
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REGISTER TODAY!
DEADLINE IS APPROACHING! MAY 3rd
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4 POP-UP CAMP events this summer!
Youth 7th-12th
MAY 15
5PM-9PM
$20
PEKIN FIRST
3514 BROADWAY ST.
PEKIN, IL
You don't want to miss this amazing event.
Join in on the fun and see your fellow NWIL ALLIES!
The Narrow from ONU will be there!!
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NYI - Nazarene Youth Conference 2023 & Encuentro Missions 2021
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JULY 5-9, 2023
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Are you looking for a mission trip for your youth group?  Look no further! Check out Encuentoro 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.
SITE LOCATIONS
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
RIO GRANDE VALLEY APPALACHIA
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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 2021-2022
09/18/21
10/16/21
11/20/21
01/15/22
03/19/22
05/12/22-05/14/22 - Celebrate Life ONU
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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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April 24, 2021 - FREE ONLINE CONFERENCE
Turn your small church children's ministry into a big difference maker in this free 1-day event with 28 small church experts.
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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 2021-2022
04/17/21 - Eureka Grace
11/13/21
02/12/22
04/09/22
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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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BridgeWay's Easter Egg Hunt at the Marquette Heights Campus was a success for the community with a little over 200 people attending and thousands of eggs to hunt. Getting to celebrate as a kingdom family and meeting new families in the community of Marquette Heights made it a great experience. We sectioned off different age groups with plenty of space for children to spread out and get tons of eggs. The live children's music and Easter story time, as well as a balloon artist and Easter crafts, provided extra activities for families to safely fellowship and celebrate this season together. - Rev. Charlotte More
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Pekin First cordially invites you to...
Uniquely Called - Women's Event
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 God has called women since the beginning of time. He has called women to fulfill His mission and vision for the Church. Even today, we still know God's Spirit is at work among His daughters. He has created YOU uniquely. He has called YOU!
This evening has been created and designed to encourage and support women in all areas of ministry. Whether you are in full-time ministry, discovering the call in your life, or desire sisterhood, Pekin First would love for you to attend!
This night will consist of wonderful worship, a discussion panel of women in all areas of ministry, and an inspiring message from ordained pastor, Rev. Jenee Noriega, from the Kansas City Nazarene district. We will explore, network, and hear the specific needs that women are facing in their personal journey. The night will not be complete without you!
Please join us Sunday, May 16th, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Doors open at 4:30 pm.
Please register below for this free event. (registration will help us with attendance & preparing the sanctuary)
"Hood Raised - Jesus Saved"
 Jenee Noriegawas born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in the roughest of circumstances. She was left by both of her parents at 2 months old. She was physically, mentally, emotionally, and sexually abused. By the age of 11, Jenee began using street drugs, which led to many years of criminal activity. By the age of 16, Jenee Noriega was on New Mexico's most wanted and had been arrested more than 24 times as a juvenile which incurred an extended adult record. She had 14 aliases when she was arrested by the F.B.I at 19 years old.
Jenee was facing a life sentence until one day, on March 6th, 2005, Jenee met Jesus. In the Urban Core of Albuquerque, NM, Jenee Noriega was led to the Lord by a lifelong Nazarene, Debbie Vanhook. Debbie loved Jesus and lost people. Jenee was delivered from a nineteen-year drug addiction that day. Her life was completely transformed, by the grace of God.
She currently is the Youth, Women, & Prison Pastor at a new church plant in the Urban Core of Kansas City named Total Life Church of the Nazarene. She served as the ABQ Central Campus Pastor at Sandia Church of the Nazarene, as well as their Street Ministry Director. Jenee was also the outreach Pastor at Rio Vista Church of the Nazarene. Jenee is the mother to 4 children and a wife of 29 years to her husband, Stevie. She is a first-generation college graduate of CNM and the University of New Mexico; double majoring in Psychology, and Africana studies. Jenee is currently a student at the Nazarene Theological Seminary obtaining her Master's degree. Jenee was Ordained as an Elder in the Nazarene denomination in the summer of 2019 on the Kansas City Church of the Nazarene District, and preaches, and teaches holiness.
Pastor Jenee has had the amazing opportunity to speak at women's conferences/retreats, youth conferences/camps, leadership events, and training events. Jenee has spoken to countless people about her faith in secular settings. She has traveled the world and the United States sharing the love of Jesus and teaching full deliverance through the message of Entire Sanctification.
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Shawn Link is the Associate Pastor of Family Ministries at Peoria Nazarene Church. In 2017, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Christian Education from Olivet Nazarene University. He completed a Master of Divinity degree from Moody Theological Seminary in 2020. While completing his seminary education Shawn worked as a substitute teacher, pastoral intern, and in residential construction. Shawn started serving as Associate Pastor in January 2021. Shawn married his wife Cauriana in February 2021. In his free time, Shawn enjoys camping, hiking, fishing, and learning new songs to fingerpick on his guitar with his wife. Shawn's favorite passage of Scripture is Revelation 21:1-5.
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| Point of Change - Personal Focus Retreat |
Time & Location
May 14, 6:00 PM - May 15, 6:00 PM
PoC | Mahomet, 702 County Rd 200 E, Mahomet, IL 61853, USA
Now is a great time to get away with the Holy Spirit for a few days and seek his direction for this next season of your life at the Personal Focus Retreat. You'll learn how to look through the major and minor events of your past to see how God has been depositing into your life. What emerges is how God has uniquely crafted your identity in him and positioned you for a specific purpose in this next season of life. Come mine those deposits and discover the beautiful creation that is YOUR LIFE!
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 When lockdown went into effect over a year ago, the leadership team at Southside Community Center (SCC) decided that they were going to be very intentional about relationships. They sat down and made a list of every family that was actively involved in all of SCC's ministries. The team wanted to be effective with the time and resources they had while still fulfilling the call to serve the community. Instead of trying to continue their normal ministries with restrictions, SCC decided to rethink all existing ministries by showing up at people's homes and in the local park. Instead of having people in the building for dinner church, they delivered meals to each home and were able to build much stronger and deeper relationships. Their Moms Group met at the local park where they met new people and built stronger relationships. Their children's summer programming went from 100 kids to 20 where they were able to call out the leaders in them and build stronger relationships. When we have intentional relationships with the people we love and serve we can have a profound effect on the kingdom. Southside's tagline is Transforming Community One Relationship At A Time.
Intentional relationship building has allowed SCC to see remarkable transformation for their families in a year where many struggled. Several women from SCC's Pathway of Hope program were able to achieve remarkable transformation. One mom who was living in the housing authority was able to get a full-time job working from home. She and her boyfriend saved up enough money to move out and pay their rent on their new apartment for a year. She is also working on her high school diploma through SCC's Second Chance Diploma program. They are now saving for a down payment on a house. When a local church heard of her accomplishments someone in the congregation gifted her a van. Another one of the moms was able to get an entry level position at a local nursing home where they are paying for her to get her CNA certification and after that she plans on working on her LPN. There are other incredible stories of families moving out of public housing, getting full time jobs, and being full time students. None of this would have been possible without the Holy Spirit and intentional relationship building.
As SCC is reopening their doors again for the first time in almost a year the leadership team and families are stronger than ever because of the relationships they were able to build during quarantine. Many of us spent so much time focusing on getting back to normal we forgot to be the Church and live out the Great Commission. We are called to go into the world and make disciples of the nations. It is not always easy and is often times messy. The Nazarene church was founded in the trenches serving the community. If SCC would have spent a year trying to make what already existed work in the pandemic, they would not have grown in the past year they would have stayed the same. When the leadership team sat down and decided to be intentional about relationships, they had no idea the impact it would have on themselves and the community. Imagine what could happen if we rethink our normal, lean into discomfort and flow with the Holy Spirit. - Austin Smith, SCC Assistant Director
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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
04/08 - POPS - online
04/22 - MST/ZF online 9:30am-11:30am
05/07-05/08 - ONU Board of Trustees
05/08 - ONU Graduation
05/15 - NYI POP-UP Camp
05/20 - MST/ZF meeting 9:00am-2:00pm
05/25 - DAB Meeting
06/05 - All Auxiliary Meeting (NMI, NYI, SDMI)
06/26 - NYI POP-UP Camp
07/12 - NYI POP-UP Camp
07/17 - NMI Convention - Pekin First
08/06-08/07 - District Assembly - Pekin First
08/14 - NYI POP-UP Camp
08/19 - MST/ZF online 9:20am-11:30am
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. Print below for printable calendar.
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9:45 am
Arrive and Gather with our District Team
10:00 am
POPS begins Worship - Word - Prayer - District Information
09/16/21 10/14/21 11/18/21 12/09/21 01/13/22 02/10/22 03/10/22 04/14/22 
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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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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
GENERAL ASSEMBLY JUNE 9-16, 2023
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Olivet Nazarene University
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Who doesn't like FREE stuff? Get all of these gifts and more by recommending high school students to Olivet. |  |
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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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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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THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG 
Olivet Presents its First Ever Original Musical: Still
Click for full details: STILL
Inspired by the life and work of Fanny Crosby, ONU Theatre launches their Creation of New Works program with this original musical. Told through a modern lens, the cast explores the relevance and timeless truth of Fanny Crosby's journey to become a hymn writer.
Streaming for this production will premiere on April 9, 2021 at 7pm and will be available on-demand April 10 - December 25, 2021. Virtual tickets are available for purchase at olivet.edu/tickets.
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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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