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NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0739September 28, 2007
General Church mourns the loss of three beloved individuals
The Global Church of the Nazarene remembers three individuals who each made an exceptional impact for Christ and the Church: Donald A. Diehl, Esther Lewis, and Dr. A. Leslie Parrott. read more

Donald Allen Diehl, 1912-2007
Donald Allen Diehl, father of Church of the Nazarene General Superintendent James H. Diehl, passed away Saturday, September 22, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was 95. read more

Esther Pauline Lewis, 1912-2007
Esther Pauline Lewis, wife of late General Superintendent Emeritus V.H. Lewis, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 23. She was 95. read more

A. Leslie Parrott, 1922-2007
Dr. A. Leslie Parrott, Ph.D., former president of Olivet Nazarene University and Eastern Nazarene College, passed away peacefully at age 85 on Sunday, September 23, in Phoenix, Arizona, following a brief illness. read more

New USA/Canada district superintendents’ orientation held
District superintendents, elected and/or appointed within the past year, from the U.S. and Canada gathered in Kansas City for sessions of orientation September 17-19. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Global News

Ecuadorian youth descend upon Quito for Alerta Juvenil 2007
On August 18, 273 young people and staff gathered for Alerta Juvenil at the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Quito, Ecuador, with the purpose to explore and strengthen God’s call upon their lives. read more

Caribbean Region aspires to develop strong youth leadership
Youth in the Caribbean are striving to learn more about Jesus and grow as Christians as they participate in various youth activities and ministries on their region. Six accounts of youth events tell of the spiritual growth being experienced in this area of the world. read more

USA/Canada News

James and Rosemary Green honored for 60 continuous years of music ministry
Long-time Nazarene song evangelists, James and Rosemary Green were honored September 16 by the Canton (Illinois) First Church of the Nazarene for 60 continuous years of music ministry—the longest recorded tenure of any song evangelist in the Nazarene Church. read more

Collegiate News

Trevecca hosts meeting of Gospel Music Association Board of Directors
On September 25, Trevecca Nazarene University hosted the regular business meeting of the Gospel Music Association (GMA). read more

Olivet and KCC partner for industrial technology management degree
Olivet Nazarene University and Kankakee Community College have announced the launch of a joint program for a degree in industry technology management. read more

SNU’s Nila Murrow Gallery to be dedicated at Open House
Retired SNU art professor Nila Murrow will be honored at the opening of the art gallery named in her honor during an Open House on Friday, October 5 from 2-5:30 P.M. in the new Art and Design Department in the Fine Arts Building. read more

MVNU joins national initiative to offer improved consumer resources
Mount Vernon Nazarene University has joined a national initiative to provide comprehensive public information to help prospective students judge the quality of higher education institutions. read more

NCN Sports

NNU presents Boise State coach with Outstanding Educator Award
Northwest Nazarene University Alumnus and Boise State University Women's Basketball Coach Gordy Presnell was honored September 21 by NNU as the 2007 recipient of the L.E. Wesche Outstanding Educator Award. read more

Trevecca’s softball team defeats three NCAA Division I teams in one day
Following a season of accomplishment during the previous school year, Trevecca Nazarene University’s women’s softball team showed that it still has more surprises in store for fans. read more

NCN Sports Week: September 21-27
A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics. read more


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