Lenexa, Kansas, United States - Nazarene Communications Network Global News Summary Volume 1417 of the Global Church of the Nazarene for Friday, 25 April 2014
Paris congregation embraces change by replanting church
One year ago, the Church of the Nazarene in Paris sold the building in which three different Nazarene congregations had been meeting for years. The transition became a launching point for those congregations to replant their ministries in other parts of the city.
The decision to sell the original space was prompted by ongoing complaints from the surrounding community that the presence of the church brought too much noise and activity to the neighborhood. The building, which was originally a movie theater, was old and needed a lot of work.
The congregations that met in the space included an Arabic-language church, a Haitian church, and a church made up of long-time immigrants from other French-speaking islands in the Caribbean.
"We knew God said He will build His church," said Pastor Fred Marius, who leads the Caribbean islands congregation with his wife, Marie-Odile, both originally from Martinique. "In fact we came to the conclusion why not use this as an opportunity to develop a new vision for the church."
The church quickly became excited about the opportunity to take the gospel to a new part of Paris.
Numbering about 40, the congregation developed its strategy. Before the property was sold, the leadership designated 10 people from the congregation for training in church planting. Marius also tailored his preaching to help them view the move positively.
The church researched neighborhoods for relocating their church, looking for one that needed the presence of an active, thriving church and where members of the congregation could eventually relocate so as to embed themselves in the community, closer to the needs. Soon they sensed God leading them to a town on the edge of Paris called Fontenay-sous-bois — a community of about 35,000 people with no existing church presence.
The town is naturally divided into two distinct halves; one side is home to wealthy, upper class families while the other side is more multicultural with numerous socioeconomic challenges. It started as an industrial town that is being slowly enveloped by the surrounding suburbs of Paris.
The church found an event hall in Fontenay-sous-bois that they rented for Sunday activities. Every Sunday morning they arrive early to clean up any trash and bottles left behind by whoever rented the space the night before. Then they set up for the worship service.
In addition, the congregation has formed three weekly small groups in members' homes, with plans to develop more. The objective is to "have fellowship exchanges among ourselves but also to help the church get out of a central location and start reaching people around them," Marius said.
The small groups effectively create miniature communities of the church in homes — nonthreatening places to which they can invite new people who are unfamiliar with or resistant to church. Eventually, the vision is that these home groups would become new missions in the church members' own neighborhoods. Marius said that one aspect of church attendance in France is that people often attend churches far outside the communities where they live, which can limit involvement in any other activities that occur on weekdays or weeknights, such as women's groups, Bible studies, children's activities, and youth group.
As the congregation gets established in its new community, their plan is to begin partnering with local organizations that are already trying to meet needs, thereby accomplishing the dual goal of learning what the challenges are for people living in Fontenay-sous-bois while gaining exposure for the presence of their church.
"We have this idea we have to go and pull them into the life of the church, but we really need to go where they are and live rather than pull them to where we are," Marius said.
Regular prayer and fasting has long been a part of the life of the congregation. These days, the monthly prayer and fasting gatherings are intentionally directed to seeking God's leading in regards to replanting their church.
Moving the Paris church and developing a vision to grow is positively reshaping the culture of the congregation members, whose longtime understanding of what it means to be a Christian includes only having Christian friends and not associating with people who don't follow Jesus, according to Brian Ketchum, a missionary to France who has been supporting the national leadership of the Nazarene church in France.
The native French culture also dictates that religious issues are deeply private for individuals, and thus asking about a person's religion or spiritual beliefs is not welcome, further making it difficult for Christians to discuss spiritual matters with friends or acquaintances who are not Christian, Ketchum said.
"This fear has rendered them incapable to bridge that gap and ask questions and invite people," Marius said. "Before you can even be interested whether or not they come to church you have to show interest in them as a person. Not the mentality of taking the programs or activities of the church and throwing them at people but going and developing relationship … We go and live with them before we suggest an event."--Church of the Nazarene Eurasia Region
Kenya Central District holds workshop on empowering women
"After attending the Africa Women Clergy Conference held in Johannesburg March 15 through 22, we saw a need of having such a conference in Kenya," said Elizabeth Musimbi, Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International coordinator for the Africa East Field. "This was to be an eye-opener for women in leadership to be empowered and to know that when God calls, He empowers."
Those in attendance included missionaries, field and district leaders, youth leaders, and many pastors' wives.
Nazarene Theological Seminary President Carla Sunberg shared a presentation titled, "Empowered by God's Grace to Lean In." The presentation focused on Sheryl Sandberg's book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead.
Sunberg explained many women fear leadership positions, but encouraged the participants that women are empowered by God's grace to lean in.
"We hold ourselves back in ways both big and small by lacking self confidence, by not raising our hands, and by pulling back when we should be leaning in," Sunberg said.
She also discussed the apostle Paul's writings and his intent to empower women. Another portion of the presentation explored Genesis 1:26-28, where the female was created to be a helper, or ezer, meaning stronghold, for the man.
"Everyone felt encouraged and at the end of her presentation; the women were ready to ask questions," Musimbi said. "This showed how encouraged they were that they were ready to do what God has called them to do."--Church of the Nazarene Africa Region via Out of Africa
California church hosts gang reconciliation ceremony
At the Reconciliation of Oroville, former leaders of various gangs will meet to address current gang violence. Ernest "Kilroy" Roybal, a former Mexican Mafia leader, and Michael Tomlinson, once a prominent member of the Aryan Brotherhood, along with former members of the Black Guerrilla Family, Nuestra Familia, and a Hmong gang will conduct a "reconciliation" ceremony in which they ask each other for forgiveness for the things they did while they were gang banging. There will also be testimony from the former members and a concert.
"These guys were all leaders in these serious gangs," said Michael Tomlinson, the pastor of Jordan Crossing Ministries and a former Aryan Brotherhood member who spent 18 years in prison for violent crimes.
The goal is to reach young people who are getting involved in gang activity in the area, Tomlinson said. They are reaching out to current gang members in Oroville, Chico, and the rest of the north valley, asking those involved in gang life to visit the church at 2238 Monte Vista Avenue 2-5 p.m. Saturday for the event.
Jordan Crossing is an "aftercare" organization, Tomlinson said in an interview earlier this month. It gives people who get out of prison a stable place to live and helps with transitioning into a healthy lifestyle, away from gangs and drugs, while addressing their basic needs, including finding housing and work.
The men who will ask for forgiveness are people young people getting into gangs would look up to, Tomlinson said.
Kids who won't trust anyone else, who look up to other gang members, he said, maybe they'll be able to trust those who have lived the gang life, spent time in prison and turned their lives around.--Republished with permission from the Oroville Mercury-Register
Region requests prayer in wake of South Korea ferry tragedy
The tourist ferry set out on April 16 with 476 passengers, the majority of whom were high schools students on a field trip. The ferry now lies at the bottom of the Yellow Sea, 73 meters (239 feet) below the surface.
The region provided the following updated on April 18:
"In discussion with one of our S. Korean Missionaries, Bill Kwon, he believes that due to the location and the nature of the travel, it would be unlikely that any Nazarenes were on board. He is continuing to follow up.
"While there may not be Nazarenes on board, there are never the less, many individuals and families who have been devastated by this event. Please pray for the families, for those who might still be trapped alive, and for the safety of the rescuers who are fighting very difficult conditions to reach the victims."--Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region
The story behind the face by Russ Long
I had never thought much about the importance of organ donations. Yet, my Maryland driver’s license has a little heart on it that signifies my willingness for my organs to be used should my life suddenly end. Face to face with this stranger, I was reminded of the potential signified in that simple heart symbol.
As she spoke of her gratefulness for an answer to prayer and her hope for the future we realized that a week earlier our congregation had lost one of our precious young men, Josh Aversano.
Josh’s death resulted in a change in the story of Richard, who had suffered for 15 years from an accidental gunshot wound to the face. Richard had made many trips to this medical facility working with a world-renowned doctor who was pioneering the radical idea of facial transplants.
Life for Richard was a story filled with darkness as he hid behind a mask, living more or less as a recluse. His mother and father had prayed for God to work a miracle in his life, but there seemed to be so little hope.
Randy and Gwen Aversano, members of our congregation, received the call that every parent prays they will never receive. While they were visiting Randy’s mother in New York, their son, Josh, had stepped off a curb into an oncoming van and was ushered into eternity. Hoping against hope they made a hasty trip to Baltimore from New York to be informed that although there were no outward signs of trauma, Josh’s brain showed no activity.
While dealing with that reality, they were approached regarding the possibility of organ donation. But this request was unusual. In another room in that hospital was Richard who desperately needed a new face. Josh was young and handsome and the match seemed to be perfect.
The Aversanos made the gracious decision to donate Josh’s face for the transplant. The doctor, Eduardo Rodriquez, was a deeply spiritual surgeon. His team of 150 doctors and medical personnel performed the 36-hour surgery. Rodriquez described the accomplishment as the “most comprehensive face transplant in medical history.”
A year later, Randy and Gwen were honored by the medical center for their sacrificial decision. Also, they had opportunity to invite Richard, his family, and the doctor to be guests in their home. They were able to experience the transformation that Richard is enjoying these days and later were also featured in Ann Curry’s documentary on the TV program 20/20 entitled “A Face in the Crowd.” As Gwen had the opportunity to embrace Richard, she challenged him to be a good steward of the gift of Josh’s face.
Often, I wonder what the story is behind a person’s face. I realized that two stories have merged into one for these families. For Richard, it is a new beginning and a chance to live a normal life. His hope is still based on a present reality in this world. For the Aversanos, it was the end of a dream, but also the knowledge that God has brought something meaningful out of a very tragic event in their lives. The gift from Josh will leave an ongoing legacy not only for Richard, but also for others in similar situations.
Joshua had joined the marines and was scheduled to leave for boot camp on his 22nd birthday. The Aversanos believe Josh would have been pleased that his donation of a face to a young man without much hope would also pioneer the possibility of facial transplants for young men and women who return home from war with facial wounds or disfigurement.
Each week in church as I watch Gwen and Randy and interact with them, I know that these events, while bringing some meaning to their pain, do not change the daily reality of the loss of a son.
Recently, Randy shared these words with me from his journal: “The dynamics of our family here on earth have been changed forever. We all miss Joshua very much and long to see him again. Now we have the tough job—to keep living without him. However, because God is faithful to his promises we live with the assurance that we will see him again. Surely, we can count on God if we put our faith, hope, and trust in him.”
As our congregation has made this journey with the Aversanos, there has been a greater sensitivity to the stewardship of our bodies. In watching two stories emerge, we have become more sensitive to the potential for changing the story of someone else.
Russ Long is senior pastor at Bel Air Church of the Nazarene in Bel Air, Maryland.
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Ask the missionary: How can we help?
Question: What is the best way I could help you? -- Ranae Thornburg
We have been truly blessed throughout our ministry by people who have helped us in so many ways. Some people have taught us great things that have helped us in ministry and others have helped us financially or have babysat our children. One of our churches was an Indian (from India) congregation, and they could make better curries than I ever hoped to. For two years, I never once had to make curry for my husband because the women in the church faithfully made and brought to our house or invited us to functions where the curry flowed like water.
Obviously, one of the greatest ways to help a missionary is to pray for them. We often face things in our day-to-day lives that are not common in other world areas and could be potentially dangerous. Sometimes the danger is to our health, our emotions, the status of the church in the country, etc., but the prayers of those we do not even know cover us and keep us safe. We often post prayer requests onto our Facebook pages and into newsletters, but the faithful who just pray, generally, for the health, safety, and care of those of us away from our home countries is a wonderful blessing.
For the rest of the story, see Engage magazine.
GMC Flags of the Nations: Sierra Leone
This week: Sierra Leone
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Sierra Leone in 2004.
Sierra Leone had a population of 5,612,685 in 2013. That same year, Sierra Leone reported 38 Churches of the Nazarene, two of which had been officially organized. Sierra Leone has 973 total members.
Sierra Leone is a Phase 1 district on the Africa Region.
For more information about the Africa Region, visit africanazarene.org.
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South America
Churches respond after Chile earthquake
Chile is considered one of the most seismic countries in the world, located on a stretch known as the "Ring of Fire," where the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate convergence. Chileans are regularly trained to deal with earthquakes and tsunamis, and the country enforces earthquake standards to strengthen the construction of buildings. However, it is impossible to avoid the collective fear of the uncertainty of new events.
Chile President Michel Bachelet declared the northern portion of the country a disaster area and sent police and military contingents to reinforce security. Planes and helicopters evacuated thousands of citizens for a tsunami alert, which was canceled the next day.
The Church of the Nazarene helped many victims, especially those in areas most affected, such as Iquique and Alto Opisio. Iquique was chosen as the center of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries' response.
The Chile Norte District raised a special love offering to purchase 1,500 pounds of non-perishable food products. The donation was given to a camp established in the city of Arica.
For more information, contact Joseph David Acosta, regional Nazarene Compassionate Ministries coordinator, at holychamo@yahoo.com.--Church of the Nazarene South America Region
USA/Canada
Former missionary John Sutherland passes away
Sutherland was born on October 28, 1921, to Nazarene missionaries Francis and Ann Sutherland. After their mission work, the Sutherlands returned to Nampa, Idaho, where John attended Northwest Nazarene Grammar School, Northwest Nazarene Academy, and Northwest Nazarene College (now University).
After graduation from NNC, John received his Doctor of Medicine from Marquette University Medical School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and joined the U.S. Air Force as a flight surgeon.
He met his wife, Eunice Lucille Hendricks, at Samaritan Hospital, where she worked as a nurse. The couple had one son, John Mark.
After spending several years in Wichita, Kansas, and St. Louis, Missouri, John returned to Nampa and taught biology and nursing courses at NNC.
In 1955, the Sutherlands became medical missionaries for the Church of the Nazarene, serving at the Ethel Lucas Memorial Hospital in South Africa. John studied cancer in the local tribes and also spent one year at the Church of the Nazarene's Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital in Swaziland. The Sutherlands returned to the U.S. in 1968, and John continued cancer research at the University of Maryland, the University of Arizona, and in Nebraska.
Following Eunice's death in 2008, John returned to Nampa to be near his siblings and alma mater.
A memorial service was held at Nampa, Idaho, College Church of the Nazarene.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:
The Lucille Sutherland Nurse's Scholarship Fund
Northwest Nazarene University
623 University Avenue
Nampa, Idaho 83686
or:
Nampa Gideons
PO Box 173
Nampa, Idaho 83653
Nazarenes in the News
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. Ohio woman shines light on Easter musical
Coshocton, Ohio
"I didn't sing very well, so they took me off stage," she said with a laugh.
Being front and center wasn’t for her, so she moved behind the light board in the back of the sanctuary. For 12 years, she's been hitting the switches and moving the levers that illuminate the Biblical drama targeted to bring the light of Christianity to those who view it.
She's married to Richard Downing Airport Administrator Bethel Toler, who plays one of the head Roman soldiers each spring. Connie also volunteers for airport events, including the Wings Over Coshocton air show. She's been known to fill in on the light board for worship services at the Nazarene Church, too.
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Illinois church member celebrates 100th Easter birthday
Decatur, Illinois
Thelma Nulf is the oldest member of West Side Church of the Nazarene in Decatur, Illinois. She was born on Easter Sunday, April 19, 1914. This year she celebrated one day early, on Good Friday.
Nulf joined West Side church in 1958.
Global Ministry Center News
In Memoriam
B. Leota (Burns) Anderson, 100, of Gresham, Oregon, passed away on April 17. She was a retired minister, serving in Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband, retired minister William Anderson, who served in Washington. William Anderson passed away in 1999.
F. Louise (Daniels) Carpenter, 86, of Union City, Michigan, passed away on April 19. She was the widow of retired minister A. Raydeen Carpenter, who served in Michigan and Wisconsin. A. Raydeen Carpenter passed away in 2008.
Robert Chason, 77, of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away on April 23. He was a retired minister, serving in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana. He is survived by his wife, Mozelle Chason.
Zelma (Herrick) Colvin, 99, of Ulysses, Kansas, passed away on April 20. She was a former Nazarene International Headquarters employee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delphos Colvin, who passed away in 1976.
Frank Davis, 89, of Fordyce, Arkansas, passed away on April 3. He was a retired minister, serving in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Davis.
W. M. Lynch, 88, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on April 18. He was a retired minister, evangelist, and district superintendent, serving in Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, and on the Mississippi and Dallas districts as superintendent. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lynch, who passed away in February.
Mary (Ellis) McRae, 90, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on April 19. She was the widow of retired minister George McRae, who served in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. George McRae passed away in 1990.
Talmage W. Mitchell Jr., 89, of Batesburg, South Carolina, passed away on April 22. He was a retired minister, serving in South Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Alice Mitchell.
Evonne Smith, 88, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on April 10. She was a retired Nazarene International Headquarters employee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Smith, who passed away in 1991.
Dr. John Sutherland, 92, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away on April 20. He was a medical missionary, previously serving in South Africa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice (Hendricks) Sutherland, who passed away in 2008. (story)
Dr. Jerry Umanos of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on April 24. He was a pediatrician at a CURE International children's hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. He is survived by his wife, Jan. Additional survivors include his father, Rome Umanos, a member of the Hernando, Florida, Church of the Nazarene.
Russell Walborn, 86, of Wray, Colorado, passed away on April 19. He was a retired minister, serving in Nebraska, Texas, Colorado, and Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Walborn.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section on ncnnews.com by clicking here.
Note: Please join with us in prayer for the families who have lost loved ones. Click on names for full stories, funeral information, local online obituaries, and/or guest books (if available). To submit an entry of a minister or church leader, send to submitnews@ncnnews.com.
--Compiled by NCN News
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Media Library feature: Funding the Mission
New to the Media Library this month is "Funding the Mission," an explanatory video that shows the impact of every dollar given to the Church of the Nazarene.
When you give to your local church, do you know the true impact your giving makes? This video shows how you help make Christlike disciples in the nations through your giving in the Funding the Mission plan. Thank you for your generosity!
To download this video or view additional content, visit nazarene.org/medialibrary.
Collegiate News
Band named for Phineas F. Bresee wins Nashville competition
In this bracketed competition of 32 bands in which fans voted for their favorite band, Phin won all three rounds of its bracket and then played against three other bands that had won their respective brackets. In that final round, Phin garnered the most fan votes against the winners of the other three brackets: Cooper and the Jacket, Farewell Flight, and What Up English.
The band is comprised of Cobey Arner, drums; Graham Scott, bass; Preston Hunt, synthesizer and keys; Nick Huddleston, guitar; Cody Garrow, guitar; and Toby Haydel, synthesizer and vocals. Scott, Hunt, Huddleston, Garrow, and Haydel are current Trevecca students.
The band's name is intended to honor the members' connection to the Church of the Nazarene. Haydel, who serves as the front man for Phin, says that the band's name is a shortened from of the first name of Phineas F. Bresee, one of the founders of the Church of the Nazarene.
Haydel says that naming the band for Bresee is members' way of paying tribute to the Church of the Nazarene for its role in their lives. Some of the band members grew up in the Hermitage, Tennessee, Church of the Nazarene and all members became acquainted through Trevecca Nazarene University, where they formed the band.
Phin's goal is playing music with a positive, inspiriting message.
"All of us are Christians who hope to create music that will help everyone better understand the truth involving ourselves and the world that surrounds us, as well as to use our talents and strengths to influence people in the most positive way," Haydel told Cause A Scene Music.
As the winner of Music City Mayhem, Phin will perform during the 2014 Live on the Green Concert Series later this year. Presented by Lightning 100, Live on the Green is a free, six-week concert series, presented in the heart of Nashville and focused on local talent and independent music.--Trevecca Nazarene University
President's Honors surpasses $550,000 for scholarships at MNU
On April 11, Cook Center was transformed into an elegant venue for the silent and live auctions, entertainment, and awards.
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback participated in the event by video and congratulated head men's basketball coach Rocky Lamar on his induction into the NAIA Hall of Fame and Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer was in attendance.
A special portion of the evening was the presentation of the MNU Lifetime Achievement Award to Frank H. Devocelle, president and CEO of Olathe Health System, for his contributions to the Olathe community and longtime support of MNU and its nursing and health science programs.
"The Olathe Medical Center and MNU share a common legacy and both have contributed to a strong growing community," said David Spittal, MNU president. "The university was honored to recognize Mr. Devocelle for his outstanding leadership and his ongoing support of the university and its mission."
A gallery of photos from the evening is posted on Flickr.--MidAmerica Nazarene University
NTS Master of Arts tracks available as fully distance programs
"We are delighted to offer the Master of Arts (Theological Studies) degree as a fully distance program," said Joseph Coleson, professor of Old Testament and director of the MA(TS) degree program. "Serious, sustained, graduate-level study is available from virtually any location, and at your own pace. Stellar faculty on the five campuses of NTS will provide guidance and serve as your mentors, whether your goal is to specialize in a single theological discipline — Old Testament, New Testament, Christian history, Christian thought/theology — or to gain a generalist's understanding across several disciplines."
The MA(TS) degree offers a theological foundation designed to equip the minister for faithful and effective ministry.
"If you want a graduate theological degree, NTS's distance delivery may make it possible for you to do so," Coleson said. "I invite you to check us out; you'll be glad you did — and so will your partners in ministry."
To learn more about the MA(TS) degree, or to start the admissions process, contact the NTS Office of Admissions and the Registrar by sending an email to enroll@nts.edu, calling (800) 831-3011, ext. 5442, or visiting nts.edu/theological-studies-degree.--Nazarene Theological Seminary
SNU partners with NASA to develop scientists
Mary Jo Galbraith, junior physics major, and Angela Rhodes, director of Career Services at SNU, toured several different labs and heard from scientists working on projects for the Space Launch System, materials manufacturing, and environmental testing.
"This trip reinforced my desire to be a scientist," Galbraith said. "Recently, I had been questioning my career choices, but our visit encouraged me to continue on my path, knowing that there will be jobs out there for physics graduates, jobs that seem exciting and actually affect people's lives. I really look forward to being able to make my own impact in the scientific community."
With the completion of the NASA workforce development activities, participating students became eligible for NASA internships.
SNU has been a member of the Oklahoma NASA Space Grant Consortium since 2002 and has granted more than 120 financial awards to SNU students, totaling more than $150,000.--Southern Nazarene University
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