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"Young Resigns"
Rev. Tim Young has
accepted a call to pastor the First Church of the Nazarene in
Pasadena, Texas. He and I have been in much discussion about
this decision. He is leaving with my full support for the will
of God in his and Sue's lives, but with my clear desire that
I wanted him to remain with us. More
SUPPORT MESSAGE FOR BEARDSTOWN
LIBERTY HISPANIC
You may know by now
that Tomas Alvarez, pastor of our Liberty Hispanic Church in
Beardstown, is moving to Colorado at the end of December. We
will miss Tomas and Ruth and their family. More |
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 The Fabric Of Life
What is the meaning of life? What does we have to show for our
time on earth? Why is it we never seem to have enough time, but
God says there is a time for everything? What are we to make
of a sovereign God, yet a world filled with injustice and suffering?
These are just a few of the discoveries we will make as we look
at a book long forgotten by God’s people: the book of Ecclesiastes.
This sermon series is not into clichés
or easy answers,
but instead looks at our world with faith and yes, even hope.
Week #1: Vanity
Week #2: Time
Week #3: Injustice & Loneliness
Week #4: Wisdom & Wealth
Week #5: Poise
Week #6: Providence
Week #7: Uncertainty
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About Relationship Resources
It is our privilege to provide for you free sermon and small
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on Tuesdays a weekly sermon manuscript, sermon insert sheet,
powerpoint slides, and small group material for your use. We
believe the greatest relationship anyone can experience is with
God. We likewise believe everyone was created to live in this
experience. It is our hope and desire to provide resources designed
to help you help others experience Him.
Tim Crump, senior pastor of Decatur First
Church of the Nazarene, will be the main contributor of the sermons
you will receive. John Paulus, pastor of spiritual development
for Decatur First, will create the small group material resources
and occasionally will provide sermon resources. Dave Watson,
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RECOMMENDED READING
Is your life as rich,
meaningful, and enjoyable as you want it to be? Is there something
missing an emptiness that gnaws away at your heart even in the
midst of success and achievement?
In The Secret Blend, best-selling
author Stan Toler tells a parable you ll identify with. It s
the story of a man who discovers some surprising truths in a
most unexpected place: a coffee shop. Fascinating insights about
the dark, aromatic brew begin to hit home, and he gets a taste
of the true definition of wealth and abundance. More |
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THANKSGIVING OFFERING Resources
Now Available
While many churches
use Faith Promise to raise the World Evangelism Fund, the Thanksgiving
Offering is still an important part of the process. The Thanksgiving
Offering is a natural time for giving with an attitude of thanks
for God’s blessings. Even for churches that use Faith Promise,
the Thanksgiving Offering provides an opportunity for givers
to “catch up” on their commitments. For those who do
not participate in Faith Promise, it is a way to give to the
WEF offerings. More |
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"Reeder's Resources"
"How Big is God?"
To download the PowerPoint presentation, notes and
study guide questions (when available), please go to http://server.wcon.org/resources
. Once you are on the resource page - click on "How Big
is God?" - then the sermon # and you will find the files
ready for download.
Dr. Stanley W. Reeder
Westminster Church of the Nazarene
Westminster, Colorado
To register click
here.
STEWARDSHIP MONTH Resource
Kit Just Released
Loving God, Loving
Each Other, the latest version of the Stewardship Month Resource
Kit, has been released, according to Dr. Steve Weber, Stewardship
Ministries Director. This new resource follows the pattern of
the previous kits (Cycle of Victorious Giving and Lordship Living)
and includes four model sermons from Dr. Stan Toler, sermon handouts,
PowerPoint slides, and lessons for adults, youth, and children.
In addition, there is a video clip to coincide with each weekly
theme. More
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NEW TAX LAW WILL BENEFIT
Giving to Churches
Historic legislation
opens up Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) as a source for
charitable giving for certain individuals. This is very good
news for Nazarene churches since they qualify to receive the
IRA transfers. However, the window of opportunity is short. The
law only applies to tax years 2006 and 2007 and donors need to
be aware of this opportunity and know how to act on it. More |
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CONECTING THE CHURCH WITH UNCHURCHED
Resources for your
local congregation are now available on the web for use.
Visit the website:
http://www.missionevangelism.org |
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Church of the Nazarene - P.O. Box 1054, Alton, IL 62002
Phone (618) 462-4361 - Fax (618) 462-9255 - E-mail: ildistnaz@insightbb.com
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