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General NMI Convention
21-23 June 2017
In the upcoming Global NMI Convention, delegates from around the world will be joined together in prayer and inspiration. This will also be a time of focusing on key initiatives and the important business of bringing the church to fully engage in the support of missions.
Mobilizing the church in Missions is not only a theme for this convention, but is an impassioned goal for NMI in the local churches in every nation where the Church of the Nazarene is working.
On the Asia-Pacific Region, The Certificate of Election and information have already been sent to each DS.
Completion of this certificate is the first step in registering.
For more information on membership and election of delegates please click on the following link and look at page 10, Section 3. General Meetings or contact the A-P NMI Coordinator.
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How to Identify the Cadre of Effective Leaders in Your Organization
It's tempting to believe that the larger an organization grows, the larger the pool of vital leaders. While it's true that the number of leaders must scale with an organization, most operate according to the rule of the few.
Simply put, most of the productivity comes from a few effective leaders, and the majority of important decisions are made by a few visionary leaders.
That means the secret to success is learning to identify the relatively few effective leaders and generating influence with them.
- Who are the up-and-coming leaders in your organization? Perhaps the following questions will help you decide.
- Who consistently meets or exceeds expectations?
- Who is generating the most new ideas?
- In what area of the organization is morale highest? Who's the leader there?
- Who has the best outlook and attitude?
- Where do new people seem to gravitate?
- Who is willing to put action to their ideas, even if that means risking failure?
- Who seems most enthusiastic about new projects?
- What's the latest win everyone is talking about? Who is the leader responsible?
- Who is the least afraid to speak up to challenge an idea or initiative?
- Who consistently seeks new responsibilities and opportunities?
Invest some time and effort to help emerging leaders reach their goals. Listen to their dreams for their own lives and for the organization. Learn from them.
Woodrow Wilson said, "I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow." Great leaders are more than willing to borrow ideas and expertise, especially from those who are proving themselves successful.
When you find the few effective, enthusiastic, visionary leaders who are making the most difference in your organization and encourage, empower, and equip them, you will multiply their effectiveness and the entire organization will thrive.[Stan Toler]
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PRAYER REQUESTED FOR TEAM MEMBER SUFFERING FROM DANGEROUS FLU! *** UPDATE
Southeast Asia: Prayer is being requested for team member, Lumae Yangmi, wife of Sam Yangmi (District Superintendent in one of our SE Asia Districts).
Lumae was recently diagnosed with a very serious flu and is now home resting with at least 3 more days of medication.
Please pray that the local community takes appropriate precautions to prevent further spread of the virus to the children of the area.
*** Update 10-June-2016
The following update was received from Sam Yangmai tonight.
Lumae is almost completely recovered due to all your prayers. THANK YOU for checking up on her well being.
We are thankful that she got proper treatment and by this she is better immunized from this particular influenza than most of us.
Again THANK YOU.
Sam and Lumae
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RETIRED MISSIONARY TO BIBLE COLLEGE IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA PASSES
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PRAYER REQUESTED FOR TEAM MEMBER SUFFERING FROM DANGEROUS FLU! *** UPDATE
Southeast Asia: Prayer is being requested for team member, Lumae Yangmi, wife of Sam Yangmi (District Superintendent in one of our SE Asia Districts).
Lumae was recently diagnosed with a very serious flu and is now home resting with at least 3 more days of medication.
Please pray that the local community takes appropriate precautions to prevent further spread of the virus to the children of the area.
*** Update 10-June-2016
The following update was received from Sam Yangmai tonight.
Lumae is almost completely recovered due to all your prayers. THANK YOU for checking up on her well being.
We are thankful that she got proper treatment and by this she is better immunized from this particular influenza than most of us.
Again THANK YOU.
Sam and Lumae
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RETIRED MISSIONARY TO BIBLE COLLEGE IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA PASSES
Gordon Johnston
On May 27th, 2016, another life-long servant of the Lord and the Church of the Nazarene, Gordon Johnston, 77, finished his journey here on earth. He was preceded by his wife Pat Johnston, who passed on November 6th, 2015. Gordon was an ordained minister, holding a bachelor’s degree from Pasadena College (1964), and a master’s degree from Point Loma Nazarene College. In addition to his missions service, he pastored the Riverside Drive and West Valley Churches of the Nazarene.
On May 27th, 2016, another life-long servant of the Lord and the Church of the Nazarene, Gordon Johnston, 77, finished his journey here on earth. He was preceded by his wife Pat Johnston, who passed on November 6th, 2015. Gordon was an ordained minister, holding a bachelor’s degree from Pasadena College (1964), and a master’s degree from Point Loma Nazarene College. In addition to his missions service, he pastored the Riverside Drive and West Valley Churches of the Nazarene.
Pat and Gordon Johnston
Gordon and Pat will not soon be forgotten. The Johnstons retired from the Eastern Mediterranean Field in June of 2003, after faithfully serving in missions for 34 years in Lebanon, Jordan, and Papua New Guinea.
The Johnstons were assigned to Lebanon in 1969 but were forced to evacuate in December 1975 when civil war erupted. Six months later they were reassigned to Jordan. In 1981 they were transferred to Papua New Guinea, where both joined the teaching staff of Wahgi Valley Nazarene Bible College. During their service in Papua New Guinea, Gordon Johnston also served as church growth and evangelism director for the field while Pat Johnston directed Victory Books Publishing Company.
Gordon and Pat will not soon be forgotten. The Johnstons retired from the Eastern Mediterranean Field in June of 2003, after faithfully serving in missions for 34 years in Lebanon, Jordan, and Papua New Guinea.
The Johnstons were assigned to Lebanon in 1969 but were forced to evacuate in December 1975 when civil war erupted. Six months later they were reassigned to Jordan. In 1981 they were transferred to Papua New Guinea, where both joined the teaching staff of Wahgi Valley Nazarene Bible College. During their service in Papua New Guinea, Gordon Johnston also served as church growth and evangelism director for the field while Pat Johnston directed Victory Books Publishing Company.
Pat Johnston
After serving 14 years in Papua New Guinea, the couple returned to Amman, Jordan, in 1995, where Gordon directed the Eastern Mediterranean Nazarene Bible College and Pat founded and directed Spring of Life Publications, and served as director of Arabic publication for the Eastern Mediterranean Field. Pat had a passion for writing and as a freelance writer, published articles in Holiness Today, World Mission Magazine, Herald of Holiness, and Come Ye Apart. She also authored three missionary books.
After serving 14 years in Papua New Guinea, the couple returned to Amman, Jordan, in 1995, where Gordon directed the Eastern Mediterranean Nazarene Bible College and Pat founded and directed Spring of Life Publications, and served as director of Arabic publication for the Eastern Mediterranean Field. Pat had a passion for writing and as a freelance writer, published articles in Holiness Today, World Mission Magazine, Herald of Holiness, and Come Ye Apart. She also authored three missionary books.
Celebrating 50 years together, July 2013.Please commit to pray for the family and friends of Gordon and Pat Johnston. They are gone from this earth, but they are not and will never be forgotten.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord
Is the death of His godly ones.”(Psalm 116:15)
A memorial service will be scheduled for this summer.[Download Retired Missionary to Bible College in Papua New Guinea Passes as PDF
Retired Missionary to the Bible College in Papua New Guinea Passes]
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PRAYER REQUESTED AS SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY IN MISSIONS (SIMS) TEAMS MINISTER ON THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
AP Region: Over the next several weeks, several Southern Nazarene University in Missions (SIMs) teams will be engaged in ministry on the Asia-Pacific Region. Pray that the teams will have a lasting positive impact. Pray that God will also use this experience to call young people into long-term, cross-cultural ministry .
“Precious in the sight of the Lord
Is the death of His godly ones.”(Psalm 116:15)
A memorial service will be scheduled for this summer.[Download Retired Missionary to Bible College in Papua New Guinea Passes as PDF
Retired Missionary to the Bible College in Papua New Guinea Passes]
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PRAYER REQUESTED AS SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY IN MISSIONS (SIMS) TEAMS MINISTER ON THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
AP Region: Over the next several weeks, several Southern Nazarene University in Missions (SIMs) teams will be engaged in ministry on the Asia-Pacific Region. Pray that the teams will have a lasting positive impact. Pray that God will also use this experience to call young people into long-term, cross-cultural ministry .
Southern Nazarene University (SNU) is sending out a total of 12 Student Teams worldwide this summer. One team has already returned home. Four teams are currently on their ministry sites and eight more will be departing SNU within the next ten days.
Feature Image: SIMS Team from SNU currently ministering in SE Asia.[Download Prayer Requested as Southern Nazarene University in Missions (SIMS) Teams Minister on the Asia-Pacific Region as PDF]
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CAMBODIA IN MIDST OF SEVERE DROUGHT – MISSIONARIES REPORT AND REQUEST PRAYER!
Feature Image: SIMS Team from SNU currently ministering in SE Asia.[Download Prayer Requested as Southern Nazarene University in Missions (SIMS) Teams Minister on the Asia-Pacific Region as PDF]
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CAMBODIA IN MIDST OF SEVERE DROUGHT – MISSIONARIES REPORT AND REQUEST PRAYER!
Cambodia, Southeast Asia: Please pray for relief from the severe drought which is gripping Cambodia. The fishing and farming livelihoods of a majority of the population are being adversely impacted This includes all of our local churches and their communities.
Missionaries Rolf and Debbie Kleinfeld write:
“We have never seen it this bad. Praise the Lord the church recently partnered with NCM to offer a rice seed initiative for and through the churches. Pray for miracles, that as the rains come, the reign of Christ will also come.”
Feature Image Credit: “Animals die as Cambodia is gripped by worst drought in decades http://gu.com/p/4tqvp/sbl [Download Cambodia in Midst of Severe Drought - Missionaries Report and Request Prayer! as PDF]
Missionaries Rolf and Debbie Kleinfeld write:
“We have never seen it this bad. Praise the Lord the church recently partnered with NCM to offer a rice seed initiative for and through the churches. Pray for miracles, that as the rains come, the reign of Christ will also come.”
Feature Image Credit: “Animals die as Cambodia is gripped by worst drought in decades http://gu.com/p/4tqvp/sbl [Download Cambodia in Midst of Severe Drought - Missionaries Report and Request Prayer! as PDF]
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After a trip to PNG in 1998, Dr. Todd Winter knew that moving his family there was not part of God's plan for them, but he also knew he wanted to help.
Back in the states, he started collecting medical supplies, equipment and medicines from hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and other donors. Dr. Todd would start sending these donations to the Nazarene Hospital in Kudjip. And so...Nazarene Hospital Foundation (NHF) was born.
Over the past 13 years, NHF has sent Nazarene Healthcare Ministries more than 26 containers full of medical supplies.
Through various companies and organizations in the US, NHF is able to get boxes and boxes of medicines for minimal to no charge. Medicines that would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, are obtained for a few hundred dollars - saving the hospital TONS of money in the process.
$10 of support to NHF can supply the hospital with $1500 worth of medicines.
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SOME ARE CALLED TO GO… SOME ARE CALLED TO SEND. A PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHT!
Papua New Guinea (PNG): Kudjip Nazarene Hospital is the only remaining hospital in the Church of the Nazarene. Our hospital receives support from the government of Papua New Guinea, from individual donors, from the Church of the Nazarene and through amazing partners like the Nazarene Hospital Foundation (NHF).
Dr. Todd Winter, Founder Nazarene Health FoundationNHF was started by Dr. Todd Winter after he came to PNG in 1998. While he was compelled by what he saw and wanted to help, he and his family felt that moving to PNG to serve wasn’t part of God’s plan for them, instead the plan included supporting the work of the hospital through Nazarene Hospital Foundation.
Dr. Winter and NHF collect medical supplies, equipment, medicines, and more from hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and other donors. Todd and his NHF crew work to sort through the donations and find what is most needed for us at Kudjip. This incredible team of partners then loads 20-foot containers and sends them across the ocean to Papua New Guinea.
Over the past 13 years, NHF has sent Nazarene Healthcare Ministries more than 26 containers full of medical supplies.
Life saving medical supplies and equipment
The medical supplies are a LIFESAVER to us. They supplement what the government gives us. While the government supplies us with many essential medicines and supplies, it is hard to have all the medicines and supplies that a country of 7+ million people need, so at times the Government runs out of things. When we are short, we have to ask ourselves, “How important is that piece of equipment, or supply, or medicine?” Then we consider whether we have the funds to purchase what is needed. Sometimes we need it and we order it and sometimes we need it, but don’t have the money to buy it so we wait, praying that the Lord will answer our prayers and provide for the need.
The medical supplies are a LIFESAVER to us. They supplement what the government gives us. While the government supplies us with many essential medicines and supplies, it is hard to have all the medicines and supplies that a country of 7+ million people need, so at times the Government runs out of things. When we are short, we have to ask ourselves, “How important is that piece of equipment, or supply, or medicine?” Then we consider whether we have the funds to purchase what is needed. Sometimes we need it and we order it and sometimes we need it, but don’t have the money to buy it so we wait, praying that the Lord will answer our prayers and provide for the need.
Critically needed medicines
Thanks to NHF, many times we don’t have to go any further than our own storeroom to replenish our supply. Over the course of the past 13 years, Dr. Todd and his team have developed a list of items that we use regularly and they work to keep us in stock of those items. Gauze, gloves, catheters, IV cannulas, sutures, orthopedic braces, and Ultrasound Gel are just a few of the supplies we regularly need.
Thanks to NHF, many times we don’t have to go any further than our own storeroom to replenish our supply. Over the course of the past 13 years, Dr. Todd and his team have developed a list of items that we use regularly and they work to keep us in stock of those items. Gauze, gloves, catheters, IV cannulas, sutures, orthopedic braces, and Ultrasound Gel are just a few of the supplies we regularly need.
Unloading the containers and delivering the supplies.
Beyond medical supplies, a typical container will be about 50% full of critical medicines. Through various companies and organizations in the US, NHF is able to get boxes and boxes of medicines for minimal to no charge. Medicines that would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, are obtained for a few hundred dollars – saving the hospital TONS of money in the process.
Beyond medical supplies, a typical container will be about 50% full of critical medicines. Through various companies and organizations in the US, NHF is able to get boxes and boxes of medicines for minimal to no charge. Medicines that would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, are obtained for a few hundred dollars – saving the hospital TONS of money in the process.
Dr. Bill and patient
These medicines are vital to our pharmacy and the care we are able to provide. We frequently run out of common things like Ibuprofen, Tylenol and antibiotics. The donated medicines keep us going when our supplies are short. These medicines have saved many lives! Everything from antibiotics to treat pneumonia, pain medicine to treat arthritis, blood pressure medicine to reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks, blood thinners when patients are suffering from blood clots, and so much more!
Why do we passionately serve our community through holistic health care? So that the door is opened to introduce our patients to the true physician, Jesus Christ, who brings everlasting healing!
Without NHF support, we wouldn’t be able to serve all those we serve, as well as we do. The patient care we give has a reputation in PNG as being very good. We wouldn’t have that reputation if we didn’t have all the supplies and medicines that NHF provides.
These medicines are vital to our pharmacy and the care we are able to provide. We frequently run out of common things like Ibuprofen, Tylenol and antibiotics. The donated medicines keep us going when our supplies are short. These medicines have saved many lives! Everything from antibiotics to treat pneumonia, pain medicine to treat arthritis, blood pressure medicine to reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks, blood thinners when patients are suffering from blood clots, and so much more!
Why do we passionately serve our community through holistic health care? So that the door is opened to introduce our patients to the true physician, Jesus Christ, who brings everlasting healing!
Without NHF support, we wouldn’t be able to serve all those we serve, as well as we do. The patient care we give has a reputation in PNG as being very good. We wouldn’t have that reputation if we didn’t have all the supplies and medicines that NHF provides.
Serving as the tangible hands and feet of Jesus…
NHF needs your help. They can’t do what they do without financial support. $10 of support to NHF can supply the hospital with $1500 worth of medicines. I don’t know of a place that can get a better return on your dollar than that. If you would like to help NHF and Kudjip Nazarene Hospital – go here.
NHF needs your help. They can’t do what they do without financial support. $10 of support to NHF can supply the hospital with $1500 worth of medicines. I don’t know of a place that can get a better return on your dollar than that. If you would like to help NHF and Kudjip Nazarene Hospital – go here.
Chaplain and patient – introducing the Great Physician
NHF also takes donations of medical supplies and equipment – BUT they can’t accept everything. Here at Kudjip, we only have so much room in our storeroom and we only want to fill the containers with equipment, supplies and medicines that will be needed. Before you send anyting to NHF – It needs to be cleared first with Dr. Todd Winter. He can be contacted by following this link.[Dr. Erin Meier, Medical Missionary, Papua New Guinea][Download Some Are Called to Go... Some Are Called to Send. A Partnership Highlight! as PDF]
Update on Crisis Situation in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Tensions have been running high in the Capital City of Port Moresby. International news agencies have been reporting on the conflict. We are requesting your committed prayer for a peaceful resolution.
Following is the update from our field leadership team:
"We are aware of reports of violence and unrest in certain cities in PNG. We would like to report that all Nazarene Mission personnel are safe and secure. In addition procedures are in place to help ensure continued safe operations at Kudjip mission station, Tuman college campus (MNTC, MNBC) and for those personnel traveling into our area.
We welcome you to join us in prayer for this challenging time and that our staff and leadership would have continued wisdom to deal with situations as they arise."
*** Update as of Friday, June 10, 7 pm local PNG time.
"While there are many issues yet to be worked out among the leaders of Papua New Guinea, indication is that the unrest that's been occurring over the last couple of days is settling down and that activities are beginning to return to normal. We continue to value your prayers for the people of PNG, especially for the leadership of this country."[PNG Crisis Management Team (CMT).]
More than 100 delegates from 30 local churches spread across nine different zones in the Java-Bali District attended the 5th LC (Leaders Camp) May 5-7, 2016.
This year's LC was not only focused on leadership development, but was also a time to encourage the young leaders to be more loyal to the ministry of the church as their home and to help other youth in their local churches. Our hope is that the leaders grew in the Lord and will start looking for ways to engage their local churches and communities.
The camp included some fun as well. On the 2nd night they had a bond fire and had a "Got Talent" show with everything from singing to acting to stand up comedy.
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EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION…JAVA-BALI DISTRICT HOLDS LEADER’S CAMP!
Indonesia: On May 5 -7, 2016, the Nazarene Youth International (NYI) Java-Bali District held an event called “LEADERS CAMP (LC)” for young leaders from all around Java-Bali. This is an annual program of NYI Java-Bali District. It serves as an implementation of our mission strategy “GO” and is also a wonderful forum for empowering and equipping young leaders in Java-Bali.
This was the 5th LC held by the Java Bali District and was certainly challenging but also an attractive event, because unlike the previous camps, we were on a hillside with temperatures between 10-15 Celsius (50-59 °F) at night (the normal temperature is about 25-30 degrees Celsius or 77-86 °F). So while for us, the temperature was very cold, it became warm because of the unity of all leaders .
This year’s LC was not only focused on leadership development, but was also a time to encourage the young leaders to be more loyal to the ministry of the church as their home and to help other youth in their local churches. Our hope is that the leaders grew in the Lord and will start looking for ways to engage their local churches and communities.
More than 100 delegates from 30 local churches spread across nine different zones in the Java-Bali District (Jakarta, Cilacap, Boyolali, Yogyakarta, Klaten, Solo Raya, JTU, East Java, and Bali) attended the event. The participants were between 13 – 30 years old. All who attended currently serve as NYI Presidents or are young potential leaders who are expected to become the next generation of local youth leaders.
Assertive Leader
The first day we began with a seminar titled, “assertive leader,” encouraging young leaders to speak up, express opinions and to communicate actively. In this session, participants were divided into several groups and given some relevant cases that might be found in the church. Each group was asked to provide solutions to the problems. These were very exciting activities and all participants engaged in giving their opinions and arguments until finally the individual groups agreed on one solution to be presented.
This session was followed by an evangelistic service in the evening to restore the commitment of young leaders in their ministries.
Relationship Building
The second day of the LC was also a great day. The participants engaged in team building activities designed not only to enhance cooperation and leadership in the group, but also to build lasting relationships. It was powerful to see young leaders from many different backgrounds across the district, coming together with mutual cooperation and support for one another.
Leaders Leading Leaders
After the team building activities, the council organized 6 different “break-out” sessions led by NYI Java-Bali youth who are competent in their fields. The speakers in the seminars shared experiences gained from serving in various NYI leadership roles and ministries. This activity not only provided material for leadership development, but also provided an opportunity for leaders to lead upcoming leaders.
“Got Talent”
The Second day closed with a campfire service. There was a special unity when all participants sat around the campfire. At that time, all participants were given an opportunity to perform their talents in a talent show. Some sang, some acted, and still others did standup comedy. Just like the “Got Talent” tv enterprise, there were 4 judges to give comments and scores. That was a joyful and happy event.
The winner of this contest was a group performing an arrangement of a beautiful song that tells about how the love of God is started in a simple way and simple place, that is, in our own room; the place where we pray, read the Bible, and preserve holiness when we are alone.
Go – Move and Encourage!
On the closing of the LC, there was great happiness and excitement and wonderful unity, but also some sadness because participants had to say good bye to one another. Before they left, Java-Bali District Superintendent, Rev. Obaja Sigit Karyono, led the closing worship and benediction. He brought a strong and clear message “GO! Move and encourage people in your field, which is your local church.”
NHF also takes donations of medical supplies and equipment – BUT they can’t accept everything. Here at Kudjip, we only have so much room in our storeroom and we only want to fill the containers with equipment, supplies and medicines that will be needed. Before you send anyting to NHF – It needs to be cleared first with Dr. Todd Winter. He can be contacted by following this link.[Dr. Erin Meier, Medical Missionary, Papua New Guinea][Download Some Are Called to Go... Some Are Called to Send. A Partnership Highlight! as PDF]
Update on Crisis Situation in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Tensions have been running high in the Capital City of Port Moresby. International news agencies have been reporting on the conflict. We are requesting your committed prayer for a peaceful resolution.
Following is the update from our field leadership team:
"We are aware of reports of violence and unrest in certain cities in PNG. We would like to report that all Nazarene Mission personnel are safe and secure. In addition procedures are in place to help ensure continued safe operations at Kudjip mission station, Tuman college campus (MNTC, MNBC) and for those personnel traveling into our area.
We welcome you to join us in prayer for this challenging time and that our staff and leadership would have continued wisdom to deal with situations as they arise."
*** Update as of Friday, June 10, 7 pm local PNG time.
"While there are many issues yet to be worked out among the leaders of Papua New Guinea, indication is that the unrest that's been occurring over the last couple of days is settling down and that activities are beginning to return to normal. We continue to value your prayers for the people of PNG, especially for the leadership of this country."[PNG Crisis Management Team (CMT).]
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- Equipping the Next Generation...Java-Bali District Holds Leader's Camp!
More than 100 delegates from 30 local churches spread across nine different zones in the Java-Bali District attended the 5th LC (Leaders Camp) May 5-7, 2016.
This year's LC was not only focused on leadership development, but was also a time to encourage the young leaders to be more loyal to the ministry of the church as their home and to help other youth in their local churches. Our hope is that the leaders grew in the Lord and will start looking for ways to engage their local churches and communities.
The camp included some fun as well. On the 2nd night they had a bond fire and had a "Got Talent" show with everything from singing to acting to stand up comedy.
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EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION…JAVA-BALI DISTRICT HOLDS LEADER’S CAMP!
Indonesia: On May 5 -7, 2016, the Nazarene Youth International (NYI) Java-Bali District held an event called “LEADERS CAMP (LC)” for young leaders from all around Java-Bali. This is an annual program of NYI Java-Bali District. It serves as an implementation of our mission strategy “GO” and is also a wonderful forum for empowering and equipping young leaders in Java-Bali.
This was the 5th LC held by the Java Bali District and was certainly challenging but also an attractive event, because unlike the previous camps, we were on a hillside with temperatures between 10-15 Celsius (50-59 °F) at night (the normal temperature is about 25-30 degrees Celsius or 77-86 °F). So while for us, the temperature was very cold, it became warm because of the unity of all leaders .
This year’s LC was not only focused on leadership development, but was also a time to encourage the young leaders to be more loyal to the ministry of the church as their home and to help other youth in their local churches. Our hope is that the leaders grew in the Lord and will start looking for ways to engage their local churches and communities.
More than 100 delegates from 30 local churches spread across nine different zones in the Java-Bali District (Jakarta, Cilacap, Boyolali, Yogyakarta, Klaten, Solo Raya, JTU, East Java, and Bali) attended the event. The participants were between 13 – 30 years old. All who attended currently serve as NYI Presidents or are young potential leaders who are expected to become the next generation of local youth leaders.
Assertive Leader
The first day we began with a seminar titled, “assertive leader,” encouraging young leaders to speak up, express opinions and to communicate actively. In this session, participants were divided into several groups and given some relevant cases that might be found in the church. Each group was asked to provide solutions to the problems. These were very exciting activities and all participants engaged in giving their opinions and arguments until finally the individual groups agreed on one solution to be presented.
This session was followed by an evangelistic service in the evening to restore the commitment of young leaders in their ministries.
Relationship Building
The second day of the LC was also a great day. The participants engaged in team building activities designed not only to enhance cooperation and leadership in the group, but also to build lasting relationships. It was powerful to see young leaders from many different backgrounds across the district, coming together with mutual cooperation and support for one another.
Leaders Leading Leaders
After the team building activities, the council organized 6 different “break-out” sessions led by NYI Java-Bali youth who are competent in their fields. The speakers in the seminars shared experiences gained from serving in various NYI leadership roles and ministries. This activity not only provided material for leadership development, but also provided an opportunity for leaders to lead upcoming leaders.
“Got Talent”
The Second day closed with a campfire service. There was a special unity when all participants sat around the campfire. At that time, all participants were given an opportunity to perform their talents in a talent show. Some sang, some acted, and still others did standup comedy. Just like the “Got Talent” tv enterprise, there were 4 judges to give comments and scores. That was a joyful and happy event.
The winner of this contest was a group performing an arrangement of a beautiful song that tells about how the love of God is started in a simple way and simple place, that is, in our own room; the place where we pray, read the Bible, and preserve holiness when we are alone.
Go – Move and Encourage!
On the closing of the LC, there was great happiness and excitement and wonderful unity, but also some sadness because participants had to say good bye to one another. Before they left, Java-Bali District Superintendent, Rev. Obaja Sigit Karyono, led the closing worship and benediction. He brought a strong and clear message “GO! Move and encourage people in your field, which is your local church.”
All participants were blessed and encouraged by this event.
“It was Fun, cool, cold … every sermon was so interesting and gave me more understanding, ” explained Christopher, one of the participants. “Moreover, it helped me have a better understanding about the Nazarene Church especially the vision, mission and core values.”
Thank you to Gary Hartke (NYI Global President) and Janary Suyat de Godoy (Asia-Pacific Regional NYI Coordinator) who were able to encourage through the videos they pre-recorded. It was a privilege to be able to connect with our global and regional NYI leaders. We are blessed to have wonderful leaders that are always supporting us. Thank you to Rev. Bakhoh Jatmiko (NYI Field Coordinator), Rev. Obaja Sigit (District Superintendent) and Rev. Larry West (Sealand Field Coordinator), and special thanks also to all Reverends in Java-Bali.[Submitted by Wendy Prima Pasaribu (Java-Bali District NYI President)][Download Equipping the Next Generation...Java-Bali District Holds Leader's Camp! as PDF]
“It was Fun, cool, cold … every sermon was so interesting and gave me more understanding, ” explained Christopher, one of the participants. “Moreover, it helped me have a better understanding about the Nazarene Church especially the vision, mission and core values.”
Thank you to Gary Hartke (NYI Global President) and Janary Suyat de Godoy (Asia-Pacific Regional NYI Coordinator) who were able to encourage through the videos they pre-recorded. It was a privilege to be able to connect with our global and regional NYI leaders. We are blessed to have wonderful leaders that are always supporting us. Thank you to Rev. Bakhoh Jatmiko (NYI Field Coordinator), Rev. Obaja Sigit (District Superintendent) and Rev. Larry West (Sealand Field Coordinator), and special thanks also to all Reverends in Java-Bali.[Submitted by Wendy Prima Pasaribu (Java-Bali District NYI President)][Download Equipping the Next Generation...Java-Bali District Holds Leader's Camp! as PDF]
New Chaplain Appointed for Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary!
Manila, Philippines
Rev. Sherry Shmidt came to APNTS with her husband Dr. Lynn Shmidt, who heads up the Missiology Department, back in 2015. But their missionary career started long before that, having served the Church in Africa for 18 years.
Rev. Sherry has been serving in several roles including Member Care and Counseling, as well as helping out the Campus Nurses.
"I look forward to the coming year, working to support and facilitate the spiritual and holistic development and growth of all who are a part of the APNTS community," said Rev. Sherry.
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NEW CHAPLAIN APPOINTED FOR ASIA-PACIFIC NAZARENE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY!
Manila, Philippines: Effective June 1, 2016, a new Campus Chaplain has been appointed at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary (APNTS) in the person of Rev. Sherry Shmidt.
Rev. Sherry brings a rich amount of life experience and training to this new assignment! Not only is she an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene, but also has trained and served as a Registered Nurse and spent much time serving in the areas of guidance counseling, member care, and general health services.
Manila, Philippines
Rev. Sherry Shmidt came to APNTS with her husband Dr. Lynn Shmidt, who heads up the Missiology Department, back in 2015. But their missionary career started long before that, having served the Church in Africa for 18 years.
Rev. Sherry has been serving in several roles including Member Care and Counseling, as well as helping out the Campus Nurses.
"I look forward to the coming year, working to support and facilitate the spiritual and holistic development and growth of all who are a part of the APNTS community," said Rev. Sherry.
APNTS, BLOG, CURRENT, EDUCATION, FEATURE, MEMBER CARE, NEWS, PHILIPPINE-MICRONESIA,REGIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW CHAPLAIN APPOINTED FOR ASIA-PACIFIC NAZARENE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY!
Manila, Philippines: Effective June 1, 2016, a new Campus Chaplain has been appointed at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary (APNTS) in the person of Rev. Sherry Shmidt.
Rev. Sherry brings a rich amount of life experience and training to this new assignment! Not only is she an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene, but also has trained and served as a Registered Nurse and spent much time serving in the areas of guidance counseling, member care, and general health services.
Sherry and her husband Dr. Lynn Shmidt, who is head of the missiology department at APNTS, arrived to the Philippines in 2015 and prior to this, served for 18 years as missionaries in Africa.
“We are prayerfully anticipating general benefits for the whole campus,” said Engineer Shionel Blas Gesite, Officer in Charge.
“We are prayerfully anticipating general benefits for the whole campus,” said Engineer Shionel Blas Gesite, Officer in Charge.
Sherry engaging with APNTS students
“I look forward to the coming year, working to support and facilitate the spiritual and holistic development and growth of all who are a part of the APNTS community,” said Rev. Sherry.
Please commit to pray for Rev. Sherry as she embraces this new role and seeks the guidance of the Lord as she in-turn, endeavors to be a spiritual leader and discipler of those who call APNTS home.
In addition to serving as APNTS chaplain, Sherry will continue to serve as part of the Member Care Team for the Asia-Pacific Region.
Southeast Asia
Prayer is being requested for team member, Lumae Yangmi, wife of Sam Yangmi (District Superintendent in one of our SE Asia Districts).
Lumae was recently diagnosed with a very serious flu and is now home resting with at least 3 more days of medication.
Please pray that the local community takes appropriate precautions to prevent further spread of the virus to the children of the area.
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PRAYER REQUESTED FOR TEAM MEMBER SUFFERING FROM DANGEROUS FLU! *** UPDATE
Southeast Asia: Prayer is being requested for team member, Lumae Yangmi, wife of Sam Yangmi (District Superintendent in one of our SE Asia Districts).
Lumae was recently diagnosed with a very serious flu and is now home resting with at least 3 more days of medication.
Please pray that the local community takes appropriate precautions to prevent further spread of the virus to the children of the area.
*** Update 10-June-2016
The following update was received from Sam Yangmai tonight.
Lumae is almost completely recovered due to all your prayers. THANK YOU for checking up on her well being.
We are thankful that she got proper treatment and by this she is better immunized ftom this particular influenza than most of us.
Again THANK YOU.
Sam and Lumae
Global
“I look forward to the coming year, working to support and facilitate the spiritual and holistic development and growth of all who are a part of the APNTS community,” said Rev. Sherry.
Please commit to pray for Rev. Sherry as she embraces this new role and seeks the guidance of the Lord as she in-turn, endeavors to be a spiritual leader and discipler of those who call APNTS home.
In addition to serving as APNTS chaplain, Sherry will continue to serve as part of the Member Care Team for the Asia-Pacific Region.
Southeast Asia
Prayer is being requested for team member, Lumae Yangmi, wife of Sam Yangmi (District Superintendent in one of our SE Asia Districts).
Lumae was recently diagnosed with a very serious flu and is now home resting with at least 3 more days of medication.
Please pray that the local community takes appropriate precautions to prevent further spread of the virus to the children of the area.
BLOG, CURRENT, FEATURE, MEMBER CARE, NEWS, SOUTHEAST ASIA, URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAYER REQUESTED FOR TEAM MEMBER SUFFERING FROM DANGEROUS FLU! *** UPDATE
Southeast Asia: Prayer is being requested for team member, Lumae Yangmi, wife of Sam Yangmi (District Superintendent in one of our SE Asia Districts).
Lumae was recently diagnosed with a very serious flu and is now home resting with at least 3 more days of medication.
Please pray that the local community takes appropriate precautions to prevent further spread of the virus to the children of the area.
*** Update 10-June-2016
The following update was received from Sam Yangmai tonight.
Lumae is almost completely recovered due to all your prayers. THANK YOU for checking up on her well being.
We are thankful that she got proper treatment and by this she is better immunized ftom this particular influenza than most of us.
Again THANK YOU.
Sam and Lumae
Global
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As General Assembly 2017 draws closer and planning increases by the day, the Church of the Nazarene's General Secretary's Office requests opinions from Nazarenes around the world on their expectations for the event.
The denomination's 29th General Assembly and Conventions are 21-30 June 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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This newsletter is a ministry of your Asia-Pacific Regional Communications Office. Please submit questions or comments to: Regional Communications Coordinator
Connie Aebischer - Editor - Around the Region News
Writers: Laurice Maggay, Rebecca Moisio
World Mission Communications Asia-Pacific
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Taytay, Rizal, Philippines
Around the Region is released each week on Saturday. If you have news to share, please forward to our office by Friday at noon (PHT).
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As a child sponsor, you are helping change a child's story from one of poverty to one of possibility and hope!
But thousands of children in our system are still waiting for a sponsor who wants to be part of their story. That's why we're asking sponsors around the world to share about child sponsorship with your church on Child Sponsorship Sunday, June 12. (And if that date doesn't work, you can choose an alternate date.)
Child Sponsorship Sunday - Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Will you be an advocate for children in need?
The following video tells you more about how you can participate in Child Sponsorship Sunday.
- Click here to read more on Child Sponsorship!
- Don't Miss This Opportunity to Have a Free Personal Radio Greeting from World Mission Broadcast!
- Now in Spanish Also!
Hear Nazarene broadcasters tell your people the latest news, stories of lives transformed, and ways to pray for World Mission Broadcast in a "Personalized WMB Audio Greeting."
The greetings are a perfect way to bring the voice of WMB into the midst of your church service, Faith Promise gathering, or NMI convention.
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- General Assembly Just One Year Away. Will You Help Us? We Need to Hear from You!
As General Assembly 2017 draws closer and planning increases by the day, the Church of the Nazarene's General Secretary's Office requests opinions from Nazarenes around the world on their expectations for the event.
The denomination's 29th General Assembly and Conventions are 21-30 June 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
- To submit your thoughts and ideas
- click here!
- Spring 2016 Edition of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Magazine Released!
- On Skid Row in Los Angeles, karaoke builds community among people facing addiction and homelessness
- In an L.A. neighborhood known for gang violence, the Bresee Youth Center empowers students to become leaders
- Volunteers in Swaziland care for people living with HIV/AIDS
- A 20-something shares his experience working with children displaced by war
- Children with special needs find love and acceptance
- Read online - no subscription necessary...Click Here!
- Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary Highlights
The Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Studies (15 credits) is intended both for those preparing for cross-cultural service and for those already in cross-cultural ministry who would be helped by continuing education.
All subjects are offered for 3-hours graduate credit that may be transferred to other APNTS programs.
Don't delay in finding out more information!
Asia-Pacific
Do you remember seeing a particular story in one of our weekly newsletters?
Are you wishing you could send a copy of a previous newsletter to a friend? Be sure to check out the Around The Region Weekly Newsletter Archive.
This newsletter is a ministry of your Asia-Pacific Regional Communications Office. Please submit questions or comments to: Regional Communications Coordinator
Connie Aebischer - Editor - Around the Region News
Writers: Laurice Maggay, Rebecca Moisio
World Mission Communications Asia-Pacific
Ortigas Avenue Extension
Taytay, Rizal, Philippines
Around the Region is released each week on Saturday. If you have news to share, please forward to our office by Friday at noon (PHT).
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