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NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0844October 31, 2008
Master's Plan Convention packs baseball stadium in Cali
The second annual Master's Plan Convention, under the theme of "The Power of His Presence," was celebrated October 16-19 in Cali, Colombia. read more

NMI leaders experience the Church of the Nazarene in the Horn of Africa
Seventy-four leaders representing Nazarene Missions International from 10 nations joined the Church of the Nazarene in the Horn of Africa October 8-18 for a Prayer Vision Tour. (Slideshow) read more

Olivet names 2008 "O" Award winners
Gary Floyd and Harold Graves were named winners of the 2008 "O" Awards during Olivet Nazarene University's annual Homecoming festivities. read more

Nazarenes in the News
Churches in the news this week include Rochester (Minnesota) First, Shawnee (Kansas), and Eugene (Oregon) First. read more

In Memoriam: 10.31.2008
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 October 27-31, 2008. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Global News

Presem Masta—"Praise God," and that is exactly what they did in Vanuatu
With a population of nearly 220,000, Vanuatu, an archipelago of 83 islands, boasts 113 distinct languages and innumerable dialects. This makes it one of the most culturally diverse countries celebrating the Centennial of the Church of the Nazarene. (Slideshow) read more


Worship is the foundation of the new Kudjip Nazarene Hospital
Construction at the Kudjip, Papua New Guinea, Nazarene Hospital continues as Project Manager Michael Chapman begins each day with devotions for the dozens of workers on site. (Slideshow) read more


English teachers needed in Cheonan City, South Korea
Korea Nazarene University is looking for evangelical Christians who would like to teach English at schools in Cheonan City, South Korea. read more


Tropical Depression No.16 causes massive flooding in Belize
As a result of a recent storm in Belize, five of the six Nazarene districts were on flood alert. Several villages were flooded and bridges wiped out. (video) read more


USA/Canada News

Texas church traces Centennial roots, casts new vision
The Lufkin, Texas, First Church of the Nazarene has served its community since 1908, the same year as the Pilot Point, Texas, merger that is recognized as the denominational anniversary. (Slideshow) read more


Nazarene editors featured at national conference
Two seasoned editors from the Nazarene Publishing House will be featured at the Heart of America Christian Writers Network "On Call" conference, November 13-15 in the Kansas City Metro Area. read more


Global Ministry Center News

CLT offers evening conference call
On Thursday, November 6, at 7:00 P.M. (Central Standard Time), the Continuing Lay Training office is offering a conference call on how to effectively facilitate group discussions, a skill intended primarily for Sunday School teachers and other individuals in leadership positions. read more


Collegiate News

MVNU students and community come together to give family a home makeover
Think Extreme Makeover: Home Edition would never make it to Mount Vernon? Think again. A team of more than 30 Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is bringing their own edition of the television show to a local family of five in need. read more


121 attend Reclaiming Paul conference
On October 22-24, Nazarene Theological Seminary co-sponsored a unique continuing education conference/dialogue. "Reclaiming Paul: The Apostle in the Emerging World" was presented by NTS in partnership with Emergent Village. (Slideshow) read more


Founders of puppet ministry named World's Most Interesting Olivetians
Olivet Nazarene University has named Dale and Liz VonSeggen of Englewood, Colorado, the World's Most Interesting Olivetians. read more


NCN Sports

NCN Sports Week
A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (October 23-30). read more



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