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NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0840October 03, 2008
Board of General Superintendents proclaims Centennial Celebration Sunday
With the recognition of God's guiding hand and with grateful hearts for His favor poured out on us for 100 years, Nazarenes in 151 world areas will gather Sunday, October 5, for the Celebration of the Centennial of the Church of the Nazarene.
(Also included: Congratulatory letters from The Wesleyan Church and Church of God Ministries) read more

Centennial Stories
For a collection of Centennial articles published by NCN News this year, see our Centennial section on the ncnnews.com homepage: read more

Nazarenes in the News
A compilation of local online news stories primarily featuring USA/Canada Region churches or members of the Nazarene church family. Included this week are several churches highlighted in their local papers for Centennial events. read more

MVNU celebrates 40th birthday
Mount Vernon Nazarene University will hold a 40th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, October 10, at 10:20 A.M. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel. (Slideshow) read more

Eastern Mediterranean churches mourn sudden death of Nwaisser
More than 1,000 people were present as memorial services were held for Raja Nwaisser, the president of the Eastern Mediterranean Nazarene Bible College who died of a heart attack Sunday, September 21. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Global News

Centennial Celebration in Ecuador
With great enthusiasm, Ecuadorian Nazarenes celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Church of the Nazarene on September 12-14 in Riobamba, Ecuador. (Slideshow) read more


Brazil Nazarene College inauguration ceremonies to be broadcast online
On October 13, Brazil Nazarene College will hold its inauguration ceremony at the Jubilee Sanctuary in Campinas, Brazil. The celebration will be available online via live streaming video. read more


Let there be light: How Aulola's prayer was answered
Aulola is a four year old girl in Tonga suffering from severe cerebral palsy and blindness. For a long time, her family had been praying to God to provide electric power in their home. Darkness doesn't matter to Aulola, but it is a real hardship to her parents. (Slideshow) read more


Asia-Pacific Nazarene student leaders converge at APNTS
Recently, over 40 students from several Asian nations gathered on the campus of Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary in Manila, Philippines, for the Student Leaders Convergence. One of the students, Ruel Daquitan, shares his photo essay. read more


Korea Nazarene University delegation to visit SNU
As part of the Nazarene Centennial Celebration, Korea Nazarene University selected several student leaders, faculty, and staff to be a part of numerous delegations that will visit various Nazarene universities from all over the U.S. read more


Caribbean NYI Happenings
Within are 10 stories from recent Nazarene Youth International events in the Caribbean. Click each link to see the pictures, read the stories, and rejoice in what God is doing through the youth of the Caribbean. read more


Caleb Project ventures into second year
"It has been a year of learning, teaching, fights, and — what is more important — victories," said Jean Carlo, who is one of nine young church planters from Central and South America who have been volunteering as church planters across the Western Mediterranean Field since October 2007. A year into the project, there are teams in four cities, based near existing ministries in Spain and Italy. read more


USA/Canada News

Happy 100th Anniversary: Special note from Canada's national director
Canada Nazarene National Director Clair MacMillan reflects on the Church of the Nazarene's doctrine as the Centennial Celebration approaches. read more


Children celebrate the Centennial
Children have a photo opportunity with Phineas F. Bresee. (Slideshow) read more


Anniversary greetings from NBC's Willard Scott
Television personality Willard Scott, best known for his greetings on NBC's The TODAY Show, recently recorded a Centennial anniversary greeting for the people of the Church of the Nazarene. read more


Sisler appointed Work and Witness coordinator
George Sisler has been appointed as the Work and Witness Coordinator for the U.S. and Canada. In a unique two-year contractual partnership between World Mission and USA/Canada Mission/Evangelism, Sisler will be responsible for coordinating and mobilizing teams of volunteers to serve churches and compassionate ministry centers in the U.S. and Canada. read more


Immigration information resource now available for district leaders
To meet the growing challenge of undocumented Christians among the ranks of Nazarenes in the U.S. and Canada, the USA/Canada Mission/Evangelism department has entered a partnership with World Relief to provide legal counsel to district superintendents and ethnic ministry coordinators. read more


MNU hosts Gateways to Better Education seminar
"While many educators feel comfortable teaching students about various world religions, the same is not necessarily true when it comes to teaching about the Bible and Christianity." read more


In Memoriam: 10.3.2008
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who have recently gone home to be with the Lord. Notices were received from September 29-October 3, 2008. read more


Collegiate News

NNU to host Centennial service
Northwest Nazarene University will host several exciting events during the month of October to commemorate the Centennial anniversary of the Church of the Nazarene, including a photo exhibition entitled "Northwest Nazarenes." read more


Nazarene Centennial Celebration at Nazarene Bible College
In October, Nazarenes from all over the world will gather to celebrate the Centennial of the Church of the Nazarene. Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs will highlight this important milestone during the week of October 6. Their keynote speaker will be Paul M. Bassett, professor emeritus of the History of Christianity at Nazarene Theological Seminary. read more


Slattery to speak to students at MidAmerica Nazarene University
Former Congressman Jim Slattery, democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Kansas, will be making a campaign stop Wednesday, October 8, from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. at MidAmerica Nazarene University's Campus Center. read more


MVNU sees large freshman class and high retention for fall 2008
With the largest freshman class in three years, Mount Vernon Nazarene University's total enrollment for 2008 hit 2,558. This is 700 more students than were enrolled 10 years ago. read more


Trevecca's fall enrollment up
For its 11th consecutive year, Trevecca Nazarene University had an enrollment increase—a headcount increase of 80 students or an increase of 3.5 percent. read more


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