NCN Global News Summary	Volume 0726	June 29, 2007
Arson blamed for fire that destroyed makeshift New Mexico church Fire investigators near Albuquerque have determined a fire that destroyed the Pajarito Mesa Community Church of the Nazarene late Wednesday evening, June 27, was intentionally set. (Photo slideshow available) read more Dahl to lead Canada West District Larry R. Dahl has been elected to the office of superintendent of the Canada West District. With a mission “to develop congregations and ministries who reach unchurched people and disciple them in Christian Holiness,” the Canada West District includes the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. read more Fannie Strickland, widow of former GS, passes away Fannie (McManus) Strickland, wife of late General Superintendent Charles H. Strickland, passed away Wednesday, June 27. The Stricklands served together in ministry for over 50 years. read more Nazarene student leaders from 22 countries meet for global conference at KNU Delegates convened at Korea Nazarene University in Seoul from June 6 to 14 for a Cross Culture Student Leader Conference. Forty-six delegates from 30 Nazarene institutions and 22 different countries met for cultural, spiritual, and educational exchange. (Photo slideshow available) read more Share a tribute or memory of Bill M. Sullivan online In gratitude for his many years of faithful service to the Church of the Nazarene, the USA/Canada Mission/Evangelism Department has developed an online forum to allow interested persons to share a tribute or favorite memory of Dr. Bill M. Sullivan. The former UCME director passed away June 23. read more Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week Global News Africa Region restructuring education, evangelism, and lay mobilization Africa Regional Director Eugenio Duarte has called for a restructuring of Nazarene education, evangelism, and lay mobilization services at the regional office. read more Village chief in northern Benin gives gift of land "The chief took his council and the visiting Nazarenes to an open piece of land. He picked up a stick, marched out, and stuck it in the ground." read more JESUS Film still opening doors and softening hearts in creative access countries A recent update from JESUS Film teams in a creative access area indicates God continues to draw many people to Himself through various media tools, including the JESUS Film. read more Dominican Republic pastors and spouses retreat a time of ministry and restoration Barcelo Tanlanquera was the site of the first national pastors and spouses retreat in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. Featuring General Superintendent Jerry D. Porter as guest speaker, the event was held June 8-10. read more USA/Canada News Canadian Church congratulates retiring DS's Gales and Read The Church of the Nazarene Canada recently extended congratulations to retiring district superintendents Daniel “Danny” Gales (Canada West) and Terry Read (Canada Quebec). read more Former district superintendent passes away A graduate of what is now Northwest Nazarene University, Darrell B. Teare served as district superintendent in Hawaii and New Zealand. read more Collegiate News PLNU leads effort to build cost-effective homes in Armenia A structurally sound house made out of styrofoam? Sounds like a pipe dream, not a cost-effective model for building homes in developing nations. However, Point Loma Nazarene University recently led a construction effort in Armenia to build a residence primarily out of innovative polystyrene blocks, which is the same substance as styrofoam coffee cups. read more NCN Sports MNU’s Wieczorek reaches semifinals in 800m at USA Track & Field Championships Mark Wieczorek’s showing puts him among the top 16 800m runners in the entire U.S -- impressive considering he was competing against NCAA Division I runners as well as professionals and Olympic hopefuls. 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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