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NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0939October 02, 2009
Natural disasters cover Asia-Pacific Region
It's been a week of deadly natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific Region, including a tsunami in the Samoan islands, earthquakes in Indonesia, and floods in the Philippines. Click "read more" for damage reports and donation information through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries. read more

NCM-India completes phase two of cyclone aid
Maharam Gaji lives with his wife, one son, and two daughters in a two-room, mud-walled hay shed in the Indian state of West Bengal. He used to have two cows, two goats, a small plot of land to cultivate, and a fish pond. But on May 25, Cyclone Aila struck, inflicting heavy damage on the area's farming and livestock, and taking an estimated 126 lives. Gaji still has his family and the hay shed. Everything else is gone. read more

Miraculous healing opens door for church planting in Vanuatu
The story of how the Church of the Nazarene was started in Eratap, Vanuatu. read more

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: Oklahoma vets (one a former D.S.) reunite for first time since war and an 84 year-old Arkansas Nazarene is "mow man than most." read more

In Memoriam: 10.02.2009
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 September 28 - October 2, 2009. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Global News

Locals welcome new coffeehouse ministry in Poland
Approximately 200 people from the Poznan, Poland, neighborhood responded on September 19 to an unadvertised "soft opening" of Sweet Surrender, the second of two Nazarene coffeehouse ministries in Poland. (Slideshow) read more


Basic discipleship training offered in Guatemala
The Guatemala North Verapaz District hosted a basic discipleship training workshop September 1-2 at the Coban First Church of the Nazarene. (Slideshow) read more


Global praise reports 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

Father of general superintendent passes away
Jesse A. Middendorf, father of General Superintendent Jesse C. Middendorf, passed away Tuesday evening in Tennessee. He was 93. read more


Georgia Nazarenes providing help where needed after floods
In the last month, heavy rains have wreaked havoc in the southeastern U.S., particularly in Georgia, where at least 10 people lost their lives. read more


73 attend Annual District Superintendents' Leadership Development Program in Ontario
During the week of September 7, the Canada Central District hosted the Annual District Superintendents' Leadership Development Program. read more


Bethany community to reach out through Swazi 5k
On October 10, Bethany First Church of the Nazarene and Southern Nazarene University will be hosting the Swazi 5k to benefit ministry efforts in Swaziland. read more


NCMI seeking to fill mentoring coordinator position
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc. is announcing a position opening for a mentoring coordinator to administer efforts related to the grant received from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. read more


Collegiate News

Bresee makes a move
The Bresee Institute for Metro-Ministries, at the invitation of Nazarene Theological Seminary, has completed the move of its offices into the Kansas City seminary building. read more


New SNU residence hall coming soon
The growing number of students attending Southern Nazarene University will soon have a new option for on campus housing. read more


Point Loma Nazarene University awards 2009 "Dealmakers of the Year"
On September 25, at its signature annual business event, the Fermanian School of Business and Business Center of Point Loma Nazarene University presented the 2009 "Dealmakers of the Year" awards, which honor San Diego individuals and firms that are creating significant long-term value for the region. read more


NCN Sports

MVNU volleyball coach first in NAIA to reach 900 wins
Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's volleyball coach Paul Swanson accomplished what no other NAIA women's volleyball coach has done so far when he guided the Lady Cougars to a 25-21, 25-7, 25-19 non-conference road victory at Urbana University September 24. read more


NCN Sports Week
A recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2009 fall season. This past week, Olivet vs. SNU in football. A record-setting day for players at both schools. read more



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