Thailand Church leaders ask for prayer as country deals with flooding
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Nazarene Church leaders in Thailand, some of whom were forced from their homes, ask for prayer as floodwaters persist throughout the region and a waterlogged country begins the recovery. Officials estimate US$13 billion in damages to Thailand. read more
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Church restructures Africa Region fields
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The Church of the Nazarene's Africa Region restructured several fields to better meet the needs of church planters, local districts, churches, and church leaders. read more
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Burmese congregation joins Washington church
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On Sunday, the Chin congregation, consisting of 83 members who immigrated from the Chin State in Myanmar, became members of Spokane, Washington, First Church of the Nazarene. read more
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96-year-old Nazarene sets track records at Senior Games
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Everett Penrod, 96, an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and former pastor, won four gold medals and set two records in track and field at the 2011 Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah. read more
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The Church is standing up: World AIDS Day 2011
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The Church around the world will come together on Thursday, December 1 and Sunday, December 4 to pray for those living with AIDS, their families, their friends, and their communities. read more
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Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week
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Regional News |
Africa
GMC Flags of the Nations: Ethiopia
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: Ethiopia, Africa Region. read more
Asia-Pacific
MidAmerica professor blogs during unique trip with important mission
MidAmerica Nazarene University Professor Todd Frye used his knowledge about the negative impact of sexual addiction to help train Church leaders in the Asia-Pacific Region. He shares his final journal entries from the trip. read more
USA/Canada
IRA charitable giving legislation set to expire
Congressional legislation that encourages qualifying individuals to make charitable contributions from Individual Retirement Accounts is set to expire at the end of this year. read more
Moving Ministers: October 2011
Compiled by the General Secretary's Office, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. 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: Washington man finds bag of money, returns it to Nazarene church... Nazarene music trio to sing national anthem at Colts game... Canadian Nazarene church aims to improve literacy... Oregon Nazarene pastor named first chaplain of police department... Missing Nazarene man’s wife holds out hope for answers... Illinois group works to help Joplin tornado victims... Michigan sisters riding on horseback to Houston to help Haiti Water Project. read more
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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 October 31 - November 4, 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
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Collegiate News |
MVNU prepares for busy homecoming weekend
Hundreds of alumni, friends, and guests are expected for homecoming next weekend on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. read more
SNU to make some noise this homecoming
Southern Nazarene University celebrates its annual homecoming November 11-12. The 2011 theme, Make Some Noise!, honors all current and former Crimson Storm and Redskin athletes, coaches, spirit groups, and fans. read more
Trevecca homecoming to draw record attendance
Organizers expect this weekend’s homecoming at Trevecca Nazarene University to draw a record number of visitors. read more
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NCN Sports |
NNU adds women’s golf program
After receiving unanimous approval from the Northwest Nazarene University Board of Trustees, the university will add women's golf as the school's 15th NCAA Division II intercollegiate sport. read more
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