Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News Summary Volume 1047 November 19, 2010
Tribute to Shigeru Higuchi
Shigeru Higuchi, distinguished pastor and church leader in Japan, passed away on November 12 after suffering a heart attack. read more

Anticipation high as U.S. churches prepare for WEF PLUS offering
What a great blessing it is to be part of the Church of the Nazarene! We are overwhelmed by the wonderful responses of pastors and churches from all over the world as they share their plans for receiving their Challenge 2010 - WEF PLUS offering. Our anticipation is high as thousands of churches in the U.S. plan to receive their WEF PLUS gifts this Sunday, November 21, in conjunction with the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.

WEF PLUS stories from Nazarenes we'd like to share this week: A determined three year old and a senior with many struggles find ways to give, and a promise from Washington. read more

Nazarene MediaLibrary gets an upgrade
Nazarene.org, the denominational web site for the Church of the Nazarene, recently expanded their media delivery capabilities with a significant upgrade to the Nazarene MediaLibrary. Since its creation in 2008, the budget-friendly Nazarene MediaLibrary has been providing online access to media resources for ministries around the world. The service's new design is more user-friendly and allows visitors to browse Nazarene media selections. read more

The Hope Project raises $331,566 for street children
Children's Ministries International announces five consecutive years of over $300K for the Kids Reaching Kids Mission Offering Project. read more

Nazarenes in the News
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In the news this week: General superintendent emeritus instrumental in organizing new multicultural church in Kansas City ... Denver's homeless teenagers have hope and help ... Mom accused of staging phony funeral for daughter in Indiana ... Oregon church suffers break-in. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Eurasia
Impressions of the Dutch District Training Day for Children's Ministries
Forty children's workers from eleven churches in the Dutch District gathered in Leusden for the district's training day for children's ministries. (Slideshow) read more


Global Ministry Center News

In Memoriam: 11.19.2010
Notices were received November 15-19. read more


Nazarene Foundation's 2011 Model Generosity Calendar now available
The Church of the Nazarene Foundation is pleased to announce its complimentary 2011 Model Generosity Calendar is now available. Requests already submitted for the calendar should be re-sent due to a technical issue. read more


Global praise reports and prayer requests
This week's praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International, JESUS Film Harvest Partners, and NCN News. read more


GMC Flags of the Nations: Cuba
Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Cuba, Caribbean Region. read more


Collegiate News

NTS Professor Dean G. Blevins continues to lead YouthFront
Dean G. Blevins, Nazarene Theological Seminary professor of Christian Education and director of the Master's in Christian Education Degree Program, was recently elected to a third consecutive term as chairman of the Board of YouthFront, a Kansas City based ministry dedicated to innovative practices in youth ministry and youth leader education. read more


NCN Sports

NCN Sports Week
A recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2010 fall and winter seasons. Basketball seasons are now underway. read more



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