CENTRAL GULF COAST
CONNECTION
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We continue to enjoy building relationships across the CGC as we travel to your churches. Worshipping with your congregations has been the highlight of our year.
We are currently in the busy District Assembly season. May 14-16 will be here before you know it, and I want to share a few things about our upcoming assembly at Dothan First Church of the Nazarene.
- If you are a licensed minister or pastor on the CGC you are expected to be present at District Assembly.
- The focus of this year’s assembly is “Reach.” Bring your delegates. Invite your congregations. Make sure your leaders are present. This is going to be a great time of worship and sharing practical ways we can reach our communities for Christ.
- We have several new district-licensed candidates and seven new ordination candidates to celebrate at assembly. This is going to be an exciting celebration!
- We also have four pastors who are retiring at District Assembly. We want to honor them for their years of service to Jesus and the church.
District Assembly is going to be a great time together to worship, hear from some great speakers, and talk about the vision for the upcoming years. I can’t wait to be with you.
Churches in Transition
Please continue to be in prayer for our Mobile Parkview church as they continue their pastoral search with the help of the Lord.
Pastoral Changes
We welcome Rev. Tony and Melinda Whitehead to the CGC.
Rev. Whitehead is the new Lead Pastor at Ridgeville Church of the Nazarene.
The Lord has great days ahead for Ridgeville.
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Upcoming Leadership Training
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Movement from Attractional to Missional Ministry
April 17, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. Central Time
Montgomery First COTN
Rev. Ryan Brown
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Meaningful & Memorable Worship Service Planning
April 20, 2024 - 10 a.m. Central Time
ZOOM
Rev. Josh Moore
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Movement from Attractional to Missional Ministry
April 23, 2024 - 6 p.m. Central Time
Huguley COTN
Rev. Ryan Brown
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Prevenient, Saving & Sanctifying Grace
June 29, 2024 - Time TBD
ZOOM
Dr. Dan Boone
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Email the district resource center with questions.
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Global Ministry Center Address Change |
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Please make sure you have updated the mailing address for Funding the Mission to the following as the PO Box will no longer be used. |
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The Global Ministry Center
Attn: Donor Services
17001 Prairie Star Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66220-7900
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The USA/Canada Region Church of the Nazarene will be distributing grants for Nazarene churches to participate in the Blessing Our Community Initiative. These grants are available to churches of all sizes that are seeking to be a blessing to their community. The guidelines to receive a grant are simple and include the following:
- The project will be used to build a bridge from the church to the community.
- The project will meet a specific need or challenge within your local community.
- The funds will not be used to make building improvements unless it is specifically for community use.
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NBC Scholarships Available |
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Scholarships are available to Nazarene Bible College (NBC) for ministry students from Central Gulf Coast District churches which give at least 0.1% of their annual budget to NBC. These scholarships are available because our district is a Covenant Partner with NBC. Please contact the District Resource Center for details. |
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Central Gulf Coast District Reminders |
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AUDIT OF TREASURER'S BOOKS
Every church is advised to conduct an annual audit of the financial records of the treasurer(s) of the church. This includes the NYI, NDI, NMI, Nazarene childcare/schools, and any other financial records of the church as mandated in the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene.
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CHURCH PROOF OF INSURANCE & INCORPORATION PAPERS
The District Advisory Board requests that all churches provide proof of insurance, in addition to filing incorporation papers at the District Office; unless your church has already done so.
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Nazarene Communications Network |
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For Global Nazarene News
visit the
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Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI)
Brian Aaron, District NDI President
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Children's Bible Quizzing |
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Children’s Bible Quizzing is alive and well on the CGC!
We are excited to announce we have at least 12 quizzers going to the Regional Quiz Meet in Atlanta on April 26-27. It has been many years since children from the Central Gulf Coast District have participated in a Regional Quiz Meet. Please be in prayer for the children and chaperones attending this event.
For more info on Children’s Bible Quizzing, contact Pastor Bill Hamby at 205-294-9849 or at bill.hamby@hotmail.com,
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Make plans now for Children’s Camp!
Ages 6 to 12 years old (or exiting the 6th grade)
Early registration is $175 (postmarked before May 1st)
Full rate is $185 (postmarked after May 1st)
Last day to register is June 5th.
Many exciting things are planned so don’t miss it!
Many thanks to our Children’s Camp Directors Rev. Blake & Rachel Mohling.
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Are You Planning Ahead for Your Next VBS? |
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Start planning now for your 2024 Vacation Bible School!
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Check out these Nazarene VBS resources available at this webpage:
Children are the life of our churches and too valuable to ignore!
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Another successful Women's Retreat was held March 14-17 in Orange Beach, Alabama. This was the 35th annual retreat and the ladies enjoyed a great time of rest,
fellowship, worship and anointed preaching.
Please make plans to join us next year!
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Click the photo below to read the current Global NDI newsletter! |
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Nazarene Missions International (NMI)
Diane Thompson, District NMI President
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Stay in the Know with NMI CENTRAL
To receive monthly NMI news from Nazarene Missions International,
sign up for NMI Central, a free publication to your email.
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CUBA 2024 - Work and Witness Trip Report |
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The 2024 CGC Work & Witness Trip to Cuba is history but the joy and blessings the team received will be forever remembered in our hearts. It is evident the Church is alive and vibrant in Cuba. Under oppression, YES, but alive and working. Many thanks to all who prayed for us during the trip. God answered our prayers; it was amazing with no hiccups.
The work portion of our trip included prepping and painting several rooms and windows at the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Havana, light plumbing, and heavy concrete work for some of our guys! The building we worked on will hopefully house future Work & Witness teams when it is completed. We also completed a painting job and worked on the roof at the Juanelo parsonage. This was a great team that was willing to do whatever needed to be done since the permit for the original project did not come through in time. Thank you all for your great team spirit. Many thanks for the leadership of Rev. Freddy Williams and Rev. Bob Prescott for making this a memorable ministry trip.
Team members included: Rev. Freddy Williams, Rev. Robert (Bob) Prescott, Mrs. June Jarrell, Ronnie Jarrell, Brooke Bayne, Vanessa Barnett, Dan & Sonja Coleman, Rev. Bill Holley, Lou Woolbright, Stacy Sivley, Derek Cyrus, and Diane Thompson.
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The team pictured here with a pastor and husband who were thrilled to receive our gifts. She had prayed for coffee! God answered her prayer; we took coffee to her! |
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Concrete work at the seminary. |
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Behind the team is the building where the work was done. The team sanded and painted windows and put a primer coat on the inside walls. They also poured concrete on some of the floors. |
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Bro. Freddy Williams preaches during the Wednesday evening service. |
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April 20, 2023
Hotel Capstone
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Keynote Speaker: Brian Helstrom
Executive Director,
JESUS Film Harvest Partners
This is a FREE event to spread the news of how God is changing lives through the JESUS FILM Harvest Partners all around the world. There will be a beverage reception at 6:45 p.m. with a three-course dinner following. You can find more information about this ministry at www.jfhp.org.
For More Information Contact:
Diane Thompson, 205-331-9785 or Rev. Freddy Williams, 205-349-9528
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Nazarene Youth International (NYI)
Rev. Susan Broadhead Sawyer, District NYI President
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Follow us: Instagram @cgcnyi
Facebook @Central Gulf Coast NYI
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April 20, 2024
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Dothan First Church of the Nazarene
After the convention we will be having a time for fun (i.e. Gaga Ball, Cornhole, etc.) and food. The cost of lunch (hamburgers and fixings) will be $7 per person.
Please email CGC NYI President Pastor Susan (suzlily77@gmail.com) with a head count of those planning to eat by April 18th.
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June 26 - 29, 2024 - Registration is open now!
The Becoming Conference is a four-day residential experience at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN, that combines vocational training with individual and corporate worship, biblical instruction, service learning and fun - all designed to assist students in discovering their call to vocational ministry.
Two Tracks to choose from:
1) YES Track - designed for those students who are interested in further discovery concerning vocational, pastoral ministry.
2) MIssion Nashville Track - designed for students who may want to pursue a career/studies outside of church ministry, but are just as interested in growing as disciples of Jesus. Go to www.trevecca.edu/calling-cooperative to find out more. Registration is open now!
Early Bird Cost: $225
After April 1st: $275
Adult Cost: $175
Contact CGC NYI Event Coordinator: Pastor Angela Stephens at pastor_angela.stephens@yahoo.com if you are interested or planning on participating in this event. All teens/youth groups should have an adult attend with them.
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More details regarding camp will be available at the NYI Convention. |
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Nazarene Youth Conference 2026 |
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Nazarene Youth Conference is for high school students from across the US and Canada. NYC26 will be July 1- 5, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Though it is two years away, it is a great time to start raising funds for this life changing event.
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HOLD THESE DATES
April 5-7, 2024
Baccalaureate/Commencement
May 3-4, 2024
Trevecca Nazarene University
333 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37210
Admissions: 800-210-4TNU
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District Finance Report & District Calendar |
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Phone: 334.365.3188
Facebook: Central Gulf Coast Nazarenes
Newsletter editor: Becky Shobe, Communications Coordinator
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