Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0924June 19, 2009
Southeast Oklahoma teen killed in ATV accident at youth camp
Tragedy hit the Southeast Oklahoma District on Tuesday afternoon, June 16, when 17-year-old Robert Logan Anderson was killed in an ATV accident at district youth camp. read more

General Assembly news
NCN News will again distribute complimentary Daily Summary newsletters at select points around the convention center June 24-July 2. Articles, updates, and photos will be available at www.ncnnews.com throughout the event. You can follow our news and updates at Twitter.com/ncnnews and discuss your General Assembly experience with hundreds of other NCN News readers on our Facebook pageread more

Are we there yet?
General Assembly 2009 is now just days away. Here's a reminder where to find last minute information before and during the event. read more

Middendorf identifies challenges, opportunities in diverse region
As jurisdictional general superintendent for the Asia-Pacific Region, Jesse C. Middendorf recently visited with church leaders in Korea, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. read more

In Memoriam: 6.19.2009
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 June 15-19, 2009. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

General Assembly & Conventions

Orange to Orange
Orange, Texas, to Orange County Convention Center, that is. "This will be our third time to load up our entire quiz team and bring them to General Assembly and World Quiz," states Pastor Marilyn Ball. read more


Paul Skiles Youth Ministry Endowment to be established
On Friday, June 26, an offering will be received in the 10:30 A.M. Global Nazarene Youth International Convention service to establish the Paul Skiles Youth Ministry Endowment. read more


Reach the lost with GOL 2010
GOL 2010 is a worldwide evangelism strategy of the Church of the Nazarene in conjunction with the World Cup soccer event being hosted in South Africa in June and July 2010. Children's Ministries International and Nazarene Youth International will host kick-off events promoting GOL 2010 at their upcoming General Conventions in Orlando, Florida. read more


The Centennial Celebration of the Church of the Nazarene:
Sharing Our Stories -- Building Our Narrative
 
A continuing feature of how Nazarenes around the world celebrated and continue to celebrate our 100th year

A transformation celebrated
On Centennial Sunday, Cesar Acosta became one of thousands of new Nazarenes who joined the Church of the Nazarene. Only a few weeks earlier, most folks would have been afraid to meet Cesar walking down a dark alley. In his early 20s, he already exhibited strong signs of a tough background in a short lifetime. read more


Global News

U.S. ambassador to PNG visits Kudjip Nazarene Hospital
Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea was honored to host U.S. Ambassador Leslie Rowe for a visit recently. (Slideshow) read more


Cali House of Prayer hosts 20,000 at stadium
On Thursday night, June 11, 20,000 people were present for the Cali, Colombia, House of Prayer Church of the Nazarene's special stadium evangelistic event. read more


NMI Praises and Prayer Requests
This week's praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International. read more


USA/Canada News

Nazarenes in the News
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of news articles primarily featuring USA/Canada Region churches or church members. read more


Global Ministry Center News

GMC welcomes Shangilia Singers of Africa Nazarene University
On Monday morning, June 15, the Global Ministry Center served as one of the 24 pre-General Assembly concert venues for ANU's Shangilia Singers. read more


Collegiate News

Olivet offers ministry students integrated bachelor's and master's degrees
Olivet Nazarene University announces a new initiative to offer integrated admission to both the bachelor's and master's programs of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry. Students who meet the requirements may be eligible for a scholarship worth 50 percent of their master's tuition. read more



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