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Hugging all nations: Tennessee pastor finds purpose as Tyson chaplain

Ron Dewitt, a reserved and humble man, is visibly self-conscious as an interview subject. "I can't say I was looking forward to this," he says, "I'm not too comfortable talking about myself and what I do. I'd much rather be out there doing it instead of talking about it." Although reluctant, Dewitt
12 Aug 2015
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Missionaries reach east Africa refugees through training, literature

Ermias and Mulu Choliye (left) lead refugee ministries in east Africa. Designer Uwizeya Marie Clementine (right) teaches refugee women marketable skills, such as bead work. Ethiopian missionaries Ermias Mekuria and Mulu Meseret Choliye, who recently moved to Nairobi, Kenya, are ministering to
12 Aug 2015
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In Memoriam: August 14, 2015

The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received August 10-14, 2015. M. Elaine (Lantz) Anzalone , 74, of Independence, Missouri, passed away August 7. She was the widow of retired minister Ronald Anzalone, who
12 Aug 2015
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Lay Leaders: June/July 2015

Sunday School and Discipleship Ministry International's The Discipleship Place congratulates the following individuals approved by their pastor and local church board to receive a certificate of lay ministry. Upon approval, they will complete lay ministry courses . John Wesley Combs Jr., Grand
11 Aug 2015
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Benin leaders involved in car accidents

Two Nazarene administrators were injured and one teacher killed in recent car accidents in Benin. The teacher, Serge Sambieni, was on staff at Nazarene Theological Institute in West Africa. The Church of the Nazarene's national education coordinator for Benin, Felix Sambieni, was also in the car and
07 Aug 2015
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Mexico Northwest District focuses on family care

Miguel and Irene Garita of the Mesoamerica Region Family Care Ministry recently traveled across the Mexico Northwest District to hold three events. From 9 to 11 July, the Mexico Northwest District had its annual couples retreat. Topics included quality of married life, working as a team, and how to
06 Aug 2015
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Florida pastor retires from reserve chaplaincy after 27 years

Hollywood Church of the Nazarene Pastor John Weller (right) recently retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserves. The wing chaplain for the 920th Rescue Wing ended his 27 years of service with a retirement ceremony at the base chapel August 1. Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John H. Weller spent 12 years with the
06 Aug 2015
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Trevecca establishes award in memory of program director

Most people knew him simply as “Doc.” Known for his great intelligence and intimidating presence, Dr. G. Michael Moredock became, in many ways, the face of Trevecca’s Physician Assistant program. In 2012, Moredock was diagnosed with a brain tumor and retired from the program he had led for 26 years.
06 Aug 2015
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From tragedy to triumph: Shelter opens for survivors of human trafficking

On her knees in a living room in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, surrounded by a family devastated by tragedy, Rondy Smith heard what she described as a heavenly voice in her spirit. Rondy and the family had been praying together for God’s direction on how He wanted to bring beauty from the ashes of the
06 Aug 2015
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Frances Vine remembered

Retired missionary Frances Vine passed away August 2. She was 93. Vine was born March 28, 1922, in Canada. At the age of 14 she told her family she was called to be a missionary despite not being a Christian. Later, while serving in the Canadian Air Force, Vine accepted Christ. She earned a Bachelor
05 Aug 2015
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