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7.5 magnitude earthquake rocks New Zealand

Local residents survey the damage caused to State Highway One, the longest major roadway in New Zealand (Reuters photo). In the early hours of 14 November, an earthquake measuring 7.5 shook the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island and was felt as far north as Auckland on the North Island.
14 Nov 2016
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Just Water unfolds in Sri Lanka

The Justice Movement, born in July 2015 as a partnership between Nazarene Youth International and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, exists to help youth partner with churches to make an impact in the world. The group challenges students and leaders to drink water in order to become advocates for
11 Nov 2016
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Peruvian missionaries to Ecuador bring transformation to a village

When Alex was 12 years old, he walked away from his relationship with God and began drinking. He hated his father, who was an alcoholic and mistreated his mother. Yet, even as a child, Alex was beginning to follow in his father’s footsteps with alcohol. When he was older, Alex studied to be a chef
11 Nov 2016
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In Memoriam: November 11, 2016

The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received November 7-11, 2016. Bill Buettner , 64, of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away November 7. He was a chaplain on the Southern Florida District and previously served as a
11 Nov 2016
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OHMH invites volunteers for General Assembly service project

The Church of the Nazarene believes in empowering laypeople to serve. This is evident around the world, including the tens of thousands of Nazarenes mobilized through the One Heart – Many Hands service projects over the last 24 years. OHMH is calling all past, present, and future volunteers to join
11 Nov 2016
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Building confidence: Mentoring ministry empowers youth to overcome their circumstances

Through mentoring, Stephen, Jordan, and Malik are gaining the confidence to overcome difficult circumstances. Three boys clamber onto a no-longer-new school bus and are welcomed by cheerful greetings and high fives. Wearing ripped jeans, faded tees, and worn-out sneakers — the uniform of childhood —
10 Nov 2016
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Pittsburgh district superintendent resigns

J. Bret Metcalfe, superintendent of the Pittsburgh District, resigned his position this week to return to pastoral ministry. Elected district superintendent July 24, 2010, at the 103rd Pittsburgh District Assembly, Metcalfe has served on the Pittsburgh District since 1996 when he began pastoring the
10 Nov 2016
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Southern Cone NTS celebrates graduation

Southern Cone Nazarene Theological Seminary held a graduation ceremony for students from many districts on the South America Region's Southern Cone Field November 5. A total of 20 students graduated from several programs: Diploma in Theology, Basic Studies in Theology, Diploma in Advanced Studies in
10 Nov 2016
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Rolling toward hope: Wheelchair ministry in Tonga changes lives

One hundred fifteen wheelchairs recently rolled off a ship at the Island of Tonga, changing lives for disabled people across the island thanks to a partnership between numerous groups initiated by a Nazarene mission leader in Alabama, USA. Fred Faith, former president of Nazarene Missions
09 Nov 2016
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Al Jagger: A life spent campaigning for Christ

Al and Elva Jagger At an age when most people retire and begin slowing down, Al Jagger sped up. Jagger, the oldest JESUS Film Harvest Partners supporter, passed away October 23 at age 98. He was a longtime member of Eugene First Church of the Nazarene. After becoming distressed at the
09 Nov 2016
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