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NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0934August 28, 2009
New Africa regional director elected
Filimao M. Chambo has been elected the fourth regional director for the Church of the Nazarene in Africa. read more

A modern day "loaves and fishes" miracle in Michigan
The Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene recently helped put together a Back to School Blast. It became apparent early they wouldn't have enough supplies for everyone. read more

General Assembly highlight video now available
In its effort to serve the Church of the Nazarene, the Nazarene MediaLibrary continues to add free online resources for your use. New this month: General Assembly 2009 Highlights (video) read more

Nazarenes to provide water in drought-stricken Swaziland
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc. was awarded a $765,000 grant from the Coca-Cola Africa Foundation to launch Water for a Generation in Swaziland - a project that will provide water to thousands of individuals and communities in drought-stricken areas of the country. read more

In Memoriam: 8.28.2009
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 August 24-28, 2009. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Global News

Flood relief in Namibia
It had been raining since the beginning of the year in the country of Namibia. At first it was a blessing, as rain is highly appreciated, especially in the Southern parts of Africa where prolonged droughts have brought many hardships to the people with lost harvests and food shortages. But the rains did not stop. read more


Korea Nazarene University president honored
Seung-An Im, president of Korea Nazarene University, was recently selected as 2009 Korea Global CEO in the Global Education Management category. read more


Ruth Delong shares at Women's Evangelism Conference in MAC Region
Well-known Nazarene evangelist Ruth Delong opened the first-ever Women's Evangelism Conference in the Mexico and Central America Region by preaching on "Seeing HIM Who Is Invisible." (Slideshow) read more


Extreme Nazarene Ministries dedicates new building in Peru
Sunday, August 16, marked the culmination of many years of hard work, as well as a light for the future of the Church of the Nazarene in southern Peru. read more


Global Praises and Prayer Requests
This week's praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International and Jesus Film Harvest Partners. 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. In the news this week: The Global Ministry Center, Ecuador mission trip, MNU fire demonstration, MVNU freshman running for office, Chicago Bears, St. Louis Rams, a "yummy" story from Yuma, Arizona, and church news from Indianapolis and Prince Edward Island. read more


Youth-run record label aims at turning today's hip hop enthusiasts into tomorrow's digital technology leaders
San Francisco's recently launched Upstar Records is pleased to announce the release of their first full-length music compilation titled Hard to Ignore. Upstar Records is an extension of the Artistic Expression Program at Sunset Youth Services, a recognized Nazarene Compassionate Ministry Center in the San Francisco Bay area. read more


Global Ministry Center News

Nazarene Job Board
Since its inception in 2007, the Nazarene Job Board has continued to grow, and with the present economic climate, its value as a complimentary resource to Nazarene ministers is at an all-time high. read more


Collegiate News

MVNU's downtown Buchwald Center comes to life with open house
Mount Vernon Nazarene University will unveil its newest project in downtown Mount Vernon, Ohio, on Friday, September 4. An open house will be held in the Buchwald Center during the Heritage Centre Association's First Friday event. read more


MVNU faculty and staff recognized for years of service
Faculty and staff members were honored for their years of service at Mount Vernon Nazarene University's annual university dinner on Monday, August 24. The service of the 59 individuals honored totals 760 years. During the dinner, MVNU President Dan Martin shared some future plans for the university. read more


SNU School of Education proud to announce Kayleen Browning as top finalist for Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year
The Southern Nazarene University School of Education is thrilled to share the news that Kayleen Browning ('91), an alumna of SNU, has been selected as a finalist for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Browning is one of 12 finalists for the title. read more


Trevecca programs earn national accreditation
Trevecca Nazarene University recently announced several academic programs earned national accreditation. read more



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