NCN Global News Summary	Volume 0802	January 11, 2008
Prayer for Kenya Prayer is requested for the African country of Kenya. Violence erupted following a recent election process, leaving nearly 500 dead and thousands fleeing their homes. All Nazarene missionaries and national leaders are safe and leadership is closely monitoring this volatile and sensitive situation. For more information on the violence in Kenya, see your preferred news web site. --NMI Prayer Mobilization Line, World Mission read more Violence in Kenya hits home for several Trevecca athletes For the last couple of weeks, Trevecca students and staff have been desperately trying to reach two of their student-athletes, Lilian Mwange and Anne Opana, after they went home to Kenya for the holidays and got caught in the country’s turmoil. read more A Soldier's Prayer for Peace on Earth "It's my job to up-armor them spiritually," Army Chaplain Major Jeffrey D. Hawkins said recently from Iraq. Hawkins, a Nazarene, holds services in such places as warehouses, bunkers, and over the hoods of Humvees. (Slideshow) read more Saved from Suicide In preparation for the Nazarene Centennial Celebration, Africa East Field Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Coordinator Elizabeth Musimbi shares her testimony of how the church has impacted her life: “I wanted to kill myself because I did not see any reason for living. I prepared the rat poison, but ..." read more Wife of Bangladesh D.S. passes away Rina Biswas, wife of Bangladesh District Superintendent Sukamal (Nathan) Biswas, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday morning, January 9. read more Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week Global News New ministry in South Africa aims to combat AIDS from a different angle Nazarene Compassionate Ministries and Helping Hands Africa recently launched a new ministry to take action against the AIDS pandemic from a new angle—transforming the male understanding of relationships and sexuality. read more Thirty-three commit to plant new churches in MAC Region After attending workshops held by former missionary Paul Jetter, 33 people committed to plant new churches throughout the Mexico and Central America Region. (Slideshow) read more USA/Canada News Florida church draws 7,000 for 25th anniversary presentations of the "Living Christmas Tree" More than 7,000 persons witnessed the 25th anniversary presentations of the "Living Christmas Tree," produced by Bradenton First Church of the Nazarene. read more Headquarters Headlines WM Communications launching international film festival World Mission Communications, along with NYI, and Jesus Film Harvest Partners, is hosting an international film festival to give young video/film producers an opportunity to share their vision for the future in a creative, relevant way. read more Collegiate News PLNU receives $1 million donation gift Point Loma Nazarene University has received a $1 million donation from the Find Us Faithful Foundation. The donation will be distributed into several different areas, including the establishment of the “Lighthouse Scholarship,” and construction on a proposed fitness/workout center for students. read more NNU appoints two new deans Northwest Nazarene University President Richard Hagood appointed Sharon Bull as dean of Learning Resources and Larry McMillin as dean of Extended University Services, effective January 1, 2008. read more James Early Cosby to join MVNU in remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. Mount Vernon Nazarene University, in conjunction with Gambier, Ohio’s Kenyon College, will host the fifth annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Breakfast on Monday, January 21. read more MNU to host Martin Luther King, Jr. community breakfast celebration MidAmerica Nazarene University’s second-annual prayer breakfast honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held Tuesday, January 22, in the Bell Cultural Events Center on the university campus. read more NCN Sports NNU alum competes in "Super Bowl" of off-road racing A team of six riders, including NNU alum Scott Englund, set out to race in the 40th anniversary of the Tecate-SCORE Baja 1000, noted to be one of the most famous and deadly races in the world. (Slideshow) read more NCN Sports Week: January 4-10 A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics. 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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