NCN Global News Summary	Volume 0735	August 31, 2007
Nazarenes in Jamaica, Belize begin rebuilding process after Dean Last week, Hurricane Dean struck Jamaica and Belize, among other nations. While the winds have died down and assessments are nearing completion, the disaster continues for many. (Slideshow, video available) read more Nazarene schools again show strength in U.S. News & World Report rankings Once again, U.S. News & World Report has named several Nazarene institutes of higher education among "America's Best Colleges." The publication released their rankings for 2008 last week. read more Back 2 School: Headquarters employees, churches reach out to students with school supply-drives As students in the U.S. begin the 2007-2008 school year, employees of Nazarene Headquarters again joined many churches across the region conducting school supply drives as part of community outreach. (Slideshow available) read more From Headquarters to Global Ministry Center Global Ministry Center (GMC) Communications recently released an official GMC Fact Sheet. read more If For Only One: Joseph's Story (MAC Region) Tears began to form in Joseph’s eyes as he shared these words: “I supported him until the day he died and am glad he does not have such pain anymore.” Just 14 and himself battling cancer, Joseph was there to support his new friend even unto death and now looks forward to seeing him again one day in heaven. read more Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week Global News New church on Central Nicaragua District made up of one-time enemies The Central District of Nicaragua recently formed a new Church of the Nazarene in the community of Timal, Tipitapa within the city of Managua. While this area was in a war 20 years ago, today both sides sit together for worship. (Slideshow Available) read more USA/Canada News NDR offering Disaster Preparedness Training in Kansas City The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is now mandating all volunteers be trained before they can assist in a disaster relief operation. Nazarene Disaster Response will be offering Disaster Preparedness and Field Traumatology Training in Kansas City this fall. read more Manhattan Lamb’s Church launches new vision campaign The Lamb's Church of the Nazarene has launched a new vision campaign to strengthen its ministries in Manhattan's Lower East Side. read more Headquarters Headlines Nazarene churches and IRS Form 990-N According to Dan Busby, certified public accountant and tax consultant for Pensions and Benefits USA, some churches may be unclear about whether or not they are required to file the new Internal Revenue Service Form 990-N for nonprofits. read more Collegiate News Enrollment leadership shifts at MVNU Mount Vernon Nazarene University announces Tim Eades as associate vice president for University Marketing and Adult and Graduate Studies Enrollment Management, and Bruce Oldham as associate vice president for Enrollment Management. read more MVNU to change federal financial aid approach Mount Vernon Nazarene University recently announced that it will channel all federal student loans through the Federal Direct Loan Program. read more NCN Sports NCN Sports Week, August 24-30 A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics. read more For a full text edition of this week's Global News Summary, click here: Printable Global News Summary (PDF) For daily updates of Nazarene news, see ncnnews.com throughout the week. Be sure to click on "Forward to a Friend" below to share any stories appearing in this week's NCN News.
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