NCN Global News Summary	Volume 0808	February 22, 2008
Indianapolis District offices damaged by fire The offices of the Indianapolis District in Camby, Indiana, suffered considerable fire damage on the morning of February 21. read more Alabama South District responding after Sunday tornado On Sunday, February 17, damage from a tornado left 11,000 homes and businesses without power in Millbrook and Prattville, Alabama—home of the Alabama South District offices. (Slideshow) read more Global Church mourns the loss of Cuba's first district superintendent “From the first day that Pedro Hildo Morejón surrendered his life to Christ, he was headed in one direction. He was on a path to make heaven his eternal home and to tell as many people as possible that this great hope was for everyone. Little did he know in those early days what significant responsibilities God had for him and his life." --General Superintendent Paul G. Cunningham. read more The need and God's faithfulness: Nazarene missionary gives local perspective of Kenya situation Sarah and Rod Reed are missionaries living and serving in Kenya. Sarah Reed gives her observations of Kenya’s condition, past and present. read more Oregon Pacific District welcomes Mario and Ana Zani as new Hispanic coordinators Mario and Ana Zani have accepted the invitation to become Hispanic coordinators in the Oregon Pacific District. read more Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week Global News From Christian youth to communist leader to prodigal son: Ethiopia D.S. shares his testimony The first national district superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene in Ethiopia, Ermias Mekuria Choliye shares his experiences learning about God while living in a communist government. read more Horn of Africa leaders delivered from deadly crash Horn of Africa Field Strategy Coordinator Howie Shute and District Superintendent Ermias Mekuria Choliye finished a tour of Northern and Western Ethiopia with an experience they will not soon forget. (Slideshow) read more Mpumalanga Province stadium site of Africa South Field ordination service The Tulahamashe Stadium near Arthurseat in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa was the site of the district rally and ordination service for the Eastern District on February 3. The stadium was packed with nearly 3,500 people. read more USA/Canada News Union University student shares firsthand tornado experience "I was the last one in the bathtub. My legs didn’t quite make it before the building collapsed on us. I have not yet found words to describe the actual tornado, the noises, and the pressure. Maybe one day I will." (Slideshow) read more L.A. Times interviews Nazarene minister leading city's anti-gang efforts Jeff Carr, an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene and NNU graduate, was chosen last summer by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to lead anti-gang efforts in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Times recently spoke with Carr about the challenges he faces. read more Missouri church hit with "blatant vandalism and destruction" Early Sunday morning, February 17, the Community Church of the Nazarene in Weston, Missouri, suffered damage from vandals who drove their vehicle into two walls and the front doors of the church. read more "Women-in-Stitches" making a difference at home and overseas On the first Tuesday of every month, members of “Women-in-Stitches,” a sewing club from the Warwick (New York) Church of the Nazarene, travel to a community center to join residents for a pleasant evening of conversation, laughter, knitting, quilting, and crocheting. And before each sewing bee they select a needy organization or deserving group that would benefit from their skills. read more Collegiate News MNU professor selected to participate in prestigious CCCU women's leadership program MNU Professor Sondra Cave has been selected to participate in the 2008 Women's Leadership Development Institute in June. Fewer than 20 women have been selected for participation. read more Biodiesel helps MVNU campus reduce environmental/financial impact At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, vegetable oil bathes French fries and other foods in a golden crust. Then it plows sidewalks, powers maintenance equipment, and fuels the occasional bus. read more NCN Sports Daughter-dad coaching team working out well at SNU Two Southern Nazarene University coaches were recently featured in the local newspaper for their ability to collaborate as leaders of the woman’s basketball team. The Oklahoman tells the story... read more NCN Sports Week: February 15-21 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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