Editor's Pick News

The Church of the Nazarene in Taisha, Morona Santiago, Ecuador, is impacting its community by offering art lessons to children in the Shuar and Achuar communities. As a result, Lili*, a six-year-old student, won a regional award in a painting competition.

The NYI of the East Timor District held its first youth camp 31 October to 3 November 2022. Those who attended felt blessed to worship, learn through workshops and seminars, and have fellowship through various fun activities and games

Through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, the Church of the Nazarene is responding to the needs of thousands of migrants from different countries who are passing through Honduras.

Stanley Ushe was appointed field strategy coordinator of the Africa East (formerly Horn of Africa) Field on 14 November 2022. Ushe replaces Musa Kuene, who is moving to the United Kingdom. The appointment becomes effective 1 January 2023.

The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 14-18 November 2022.

Ergest Biti was appointed superintendent of the Albania-Kosova District. Biti is currently the pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Tirana, Albania.

A Nazarene doctor in Portugal has built nearly 100 highly detailed miniature scenes from the Bible and hopes to create a museum around them eventually.

Typhoon Paeng, a severe tropical storm, devastated the Philippines over three days. Millions worth of agricultural products and infrastructure have been destroyed due to flooding and landslides, which claimed the lives of more than 150 people.

The Sierra Centro District Church of the Nazarene recognized the final Sunday in October as “Pastor’s Sunday” for Clergy Appreciation Month. A district-wide celebration was held at the District Center in Riobamba on 29 October, while the local churches celebrated their pastors on Sunday, 30 October.

The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 7-11 November 2022.