Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News Summary Volume 1129 July 22, 2011
Celebration honors Johnson for 50 years at pastorate; street named in his honor
In July 1961, Charles Johnson became pastor of the Fitkins Memorial Church of the Nazarene in Meridian, Mississippi. Fifty years and countless memories later, Johnson, a renowned mentor to ministers and a Civil Rights leader, is still impacting lives at the church. read more

Famine plagues Horn of Africa
Aid agencies estimate 10 million people are in danger of starvation from a severe famine in the Horn of Africa. The Church of the Nazarene is responding to this massive need. read more

Retired DS gives God praise for years of ministry
Charles E. Jones retired in May after serving 22 years as superintendent of the West Texas District, the longest tenure for a superintendent in the district's history. Recently Jones shared his future plans and past memories in ministry with NCN News. read more

Nazarene cultivates lasting experience with Christ during 72 years as Sunday school teacher
Eleanor W. Cunningham stood before an altar in her home church and promised God she would follow His will. The preacher gave a special invitation that night, and although she was 10, "I knew God wanted me to be a Sunday school teacher." read more

100-Percent Districts
District assemblies continue on the USA/Canada Region in 2011 and reports arriving at the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center show more sacrificial generosity among Nazarenes. The Board of General Superintendents reports goals are being reached in giving to the World Evangelism Fund, with several districts topping the 100-percent giving mark. Recent 100-Percent Districts include: read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Africa
Nazarene educators complete training trip to Africa
Nazarene Educators Worldwide, an association of Nazarene teachers, sent a team to Nairobi, Kenya, for 12 days to work with educators and clergy in order to enhance the training and lives of children in Nazarene schools. read more


Eurasia
Opportunities for medical professionals in upcoming short-term missions trips
The Nazarene Medical Organization is coordinating several upcoming short-term missions trips to Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Washim, India. In addition to general practitioners, the hospital is looking specifically for medical professionals from multiple specialties to participate in these endeavors. read more


Mesoamerica
GMC Flags of the Nations: Belize
Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Belize, Mesoamerica Region. read more


USA/Canada
Minot flood recovery organizers in urgent need of volunteers
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries is in urgent need of volunteers for the Minot, North Dakota, flood recovery effort due to the overwhelming number of people in need of help and a push to clean up and repair affected areas before cold weather sets in. read more


Three-dollar decisions at NYC
A JESUS Film Harvest Partners mobile on display in the Kentucky International Convention Center at Nazarene Youth Conference prompted many students to financially support the ministry. read more


Nazarenes in the News
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In the news this week: Kansas church forced to worship in the heat after thieves steal copper from AC unit... Soda shoppe brings Maine community together... Missouri church reaches out to motorcyclists... Sacramento church grows fruits and vegetable for the poor... Maryland churches help organize community thank-you to first responders. read more


Global Ministry Center News

In Memoriam
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who have recently gone home to be with the Lord. Notices were received July 18-22, 2011. read more


Global praise reports and prayer requests
This week's praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International, JESUS Film Harvest Partners, and NCN News. read more


Collegiate News

Nazarene Bible College vandalized
At least two buildings were broken into and vandalized at Nazarene Bible College early Thursday, the school confirmed. read more



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