Nazarenes in the News: August 10, 2012

Thursday, August 9, 2012

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Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members.    

Off to college: Happy things didn't go according to plan
Bethany, Oklahoma

(The Oklahoman, August 6) Bethany’s Gage Diffee had his plan all laid out.

Air Force Academy to become a pilot. Walk on with the Falcons’ football team as a receiver. Major in behavioral sciences, maybe add a master’s degree to pursue a career in family counseling.

After he wasn’t appointed to the Air Force Academy, Gage Diffee decided to attend Southern Nazarene, where he will redshirt this season while studying ministry and theology.

In his eyes, the path was clear. But as his parents have always taught him, his plan isn’t the one that matters.

“God had a different plan for me,” Diffee said with the genuine smile that rarely leaves his face.

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NNU develops drone software technology to monitor crops
Nampa, Idaho

(Idaho Statesman, August 8) Assistant Professor Duke Bulanon and students of the Northwest Nazarene University physics and engineering department have been experimenting with crop-monitoring software for drones over the orchards of Parma and Caldwell.

Initial testing has turned up promising results, according to the Nampa-based university. In response, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture has given the School of Science and Mathematics an $84,000 grant to continue the project in November.

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Soft sell: Churches reach out to neighbors with secular events
Springfield, Illinois

(State Journal-Register, August 3) An invitation to neighbors to Hope Church’s recent Rock the Lawn celebration included this from the church’s senior pastor, the Rev. Blake Carter:

“We promise, no churchy stuff. No plates will be passed unless they have BBQ or hot dogs on them.”

“I did mention (our service schedule), but really we just wanted to serve people and have them have a positive experience,” said Beth Funk, Hope’s connections coordinator.

First Church of the Nazarene’s Neighborhood Connection Festival earlier this summer also served up free food and music, attended by about 400 members and their friends and neighbors of the south-side church.

“It’s really meant to promote goodwill for our neighbors,” said First Nazarene’s senior pastor, the Rev. Fred Prince. “It’s to show them who we are.”

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Church hosts school clothing exchange
Brazil, Indiana

(The Brazil Times, August 8) With school starting and families finding it difficult to budget money to outfit their growing children and purchase school supplies, people should consider checking out the Community Partners Clothes Exchange.

The event will take place at Brazil First Church of the Nazarene, 1002 E. National Ave., Brazil, Monday, Aug. 13.

Families who are able to donate are asked to come from 8:30-10 a.m., that morning to drop off clothing.

Those who donate may return from 11 a.m.-noon, to pick out clothing for their family.

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Ohio church celebrates 86 years
Wadsworth, Ohio

(NCN News submissions) Wadsworth Church of the Nazarene, on the North Central Ohio District, will celebrate its 86th birthday the weekend of October 27 and 28, 2012, with a Homecoming. All past pastors, members, and friends of Wadsworth Church of the Nazarene are invited to help us celebrate this monumental event of the Church of the Nazarene in Wadsworth, Ohio. Please call the church at (330) 336-4258 for more information or visit the church's website. 
--NCN News submissions


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