VOLUME 5, ISSUE 33 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2017
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South Korea: On November 15, 2017, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake broke out in South Korea, damaging infrastructures and houses, injured dozens of people and left about 1500 people homeless.
According to the Korea Weather Service Office, it was the second-strongest earthquake that hit the country in decades. Continued aftershocks are experienced in the coastal region around the port city of Po-hang.The earthquake also forced the Ministry of Education of South Korea to delay a major university exam, where many of our missionary kids are studying.
A local church leader of Gyeongsang-do Zone reported that Po-hang Segero Church of the Nazarene was affected, leaving the concrete walls with multiple cracks and holes.
Please continue to pray for the affected families, students and for the restoration of the church building of Po-hang Segero Church of the Nazarene.
Source: Korea Nazarene District Website
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Update: Church Continues to Respond in Southern PhilippinesOn May 23, 2017, an armed-conflict erupted in Marawi City, Southern Philippines resulting in the displacement of thousands of people including children. The war lasted for five months. The city was destroyed and families lost homes. Some even lost their loved ones.
During this time, the Church of the Nazarene has been responding to the call of Christ to help and comfort the needy. West Mindanao District Church of the Nazarene, led by District Superintendent Dan Balayo and Field Strategy Coordinator for Philippine Micronesia Field Stephen Gualberto partnered with different organizations and conducted Child Friendly Spaces in four evacuation centers, held medical and dental check-ups, distributed medicines and crisis care kits to hundreds of displaced families.
The work did not stop there. Last June 2017, during the Church of the Nazarene General Assembly, DS Dan Balayo
and Stephen Gualberto met with representatives from Nazarene Compassionate Ministries-Canada to arrange shipment of medical equipment for government hospitals in Mindanao that serve internally displaced people from Marawi City. NCM-Canada responded to the call and sent a 45-foot container of medical equipment and supplies to Mindanao.On September 22, 2017 these equipment and supplies were turned over to two government hospitals. The first hospital is Gregorio Lluch Memorial Hospital in Iligan City. Iligan City is the closest city from Marawi that provided immediate medical needs for the evacuees. Thousands of people sought help and refuge in this town during the crisis. The hospital received 30 hospital beds, wheel chairs, walkers, crutches and various medical supplies, hospital linens, first aid kits, scrub suits, orthopedic shoes and portable oxygen tanks. Representatives from the city government and the hospital administrator were present to receive the equipment and to express their gratitude and appreciation to the Church of the Nazarene and to the Lord Almighty.
The second recipient of the medical equipment is the Catarman District Hospital in the province of Camiguin in Mindanao. Ten hospital beds and other medical equipment were given to help augment the needs of this government hospital. They serve a lot people in the province and rural areas with limited resources and the church saw the need to help them
in this area. The Provincial Governor was present during the turn over and was greatly delighted and grateful for the church’s generosity and compassion of the Church of the Nazarene for the welfare of their people.Truly, God is moving. The church is alive – serving as the hands of feet of Jesus to those in need.
Prayer Items:
- Pray for West Mindanao District, and the local church in Iligan City they continue to respond, minister, care and show love to the people in Southern Philippines.
- Pray for the people of Marawi that they will be resilient and strong as they rebuild their homes and their lives.
- Pray for the Philippine-Micronesia field as they strategize, mobilize and assist the districts in responding to different challenges in the Philippines.
Reaching the UnreachedThe Myanmar District is passionate about reaching the unreached in their nation which is over 90% Buddhist. They have embraced Vision 2020 in which they hope to plant churches in 10 divisions and regions of the nation by the year 2020. They are well on the way of meeting this goal having planted in 8 divisions already.
At this year’s 17th Nazarene Mission International (NMI) annual convention held in Zohmun, Myanmar on October 27-29, 2017, six local missionaries were sent using only local funding to Buddhist communities around the country. Last year they sent four. Five local missionaries presented their reports of ministry opportunity in the communities to which they had been sent, encouraging the convention participants and giving them an opportunity to join with them in prayer.
The district desires to provide solid missionary training for those it deploys. Dr. Lynn Schmidt, the Asia-Pacific Regional NMI coordinator and missiologist, who was the guest speaker at this year’s convention, has committed to facilitating the first local training session.
Prayer Items:
- Pray for the leadership in Myanmar District as they continue to lead in planting more churches and multiplying disciples in this country and beyond.
- Pray for the local missionaries who are planting churches in the Buddhist communities. Pray for the provision of their needs and protection as they reach out and make disciples in these communities.
- Pray for the continuous training of local pastors and lay people.
Self-Management: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Part 3SELF-MANAGEMENT (self ˈmanəjmənt/) noun Management of or by oneself; the taking of responsibility for one’s own behavior
and well-being.
What Is it?
Self-management is the next building block toward Emotional Intelligence (EQ) after we lay the foundation of Self-awareness. Self-management is what I do with my awareness in order to be intentional about what I say and do, rather than automatically reacting to a situation or person. “On the surface, it may seem that self-management is simply a matter of … keeping myself in check when emotions come on strong.” This would be like putting a cork on a volcano in order to control or restrict our emotional eruptions, but not addressing the rumbling that continues beneath the surface (Bradberry, p.96). Self-management is about the rumbling beneath the surface: addressing the very formation of our emotions and opening the door to being intentional about our emotional expressions and patterns.
Why does It Matter?
Let’s be honest. Self-management takes a lot of intentionality. What can I expect to see from the effort I put toward this?
First, I’ll see an increase in my own experience of peace and lowered stress. As Christ is being formed in me, and I learn to decide who I am in him, responding to his shaping presence, I become more confident in the inner knowledge that I am in control of my own emotional expressions rather than being at the mercy of unpredictable circumstances or other people.
In addition, self-management will help to ensure that I don’t get in my own way; that my emotional processes and expressions don’t undermine my own values and goals. I’ll be more successful at reaching my goals and aligning my values with my behavior. I’ll make better decisions as I increase my ability to rightly interpret my emotions and avoid emotional hijacking
Self-management will dramatically improve my relationships, preventing me from unnecessarily frustrating other people; I’ll encounter less resentment and resistance. It will be less likely that I am misunderstood or misinterpreted.
What can we do about it?
Romans 12:2 indicates that a renewal of the mind is possible and leads to transformation. That sounds like good news to me! Research has shown that intentional steps can be taken to increase our emotional self-awareness, resulting in a greater capacity for Self-management. Here are some strategies for increasing Self-management. Which of these might we be willing to try for 30 days? (Bradberry, Emotional Intelligence 2.0)
- Take a deep breath. This is actually one of the most immediately effective ways to reduce anxiety and gain control of our emotions. When we notice ourselves taking short and shallow breaths and become aware of heightened emotion within ourselves, and we take time to breathe deeply, filling our lungs to full capacity until our abdomen swells, and then release the breath slowly and completely, this will engage our rational brain and we’ll experience a calming effect. This can create the space to make a more intentional decision about our reactions in a difficult interaction.
- Sleep on it. Many times, we just need a good night’s sleep to allow the emotions and brain chemicals to settle down, resulting in clearer thinking and greater emotional management. Adequate sleep is required for us to function with an alert, focused and balanced mind. Research indicates that most of us are not getting enough sleep. See this article from July 2016 for more on the importance of sleep and how to make sure we get enough. This is especially important in situations where important decisions are being made in the context of high demand schedules – a big part of our lives that we need to take special notice of and manage with intentionality.
- Learn from someone. This is something I’ve benefitted from: Think of someone you know that demonstrates great Self-management skills. Have some transparent conversations with them about their journey to Self-awareness and Self-management. Consider what you can apply to your own life.
- Get a coach. A professional coach who is trained in CliftonStrengths ®, or Emotional Intelligence can be a great partner toward increased Self-awareness and Self-management. Research indicates that professional coaching is one of the most effective and efficient ways to progress in Self-management. (Get a coach)
- Take control of our self-talk. Our emotions are most often a by-product of our thoughts. So, what we think about shapes the emotions that are formed. This isn’t naïve positive thinking that denies the real challenges we face but instead an intentional approach that focuses on truth, desired outcome and self-efficacy – what we have within our ability to effect. Negative self-talk that invalidates our ability to positively affect our circumstances or our emotional state leaves us feeling out of control and insecure. An intentional implementation of Philippians 4:8 will go a long way toward Self-management as we think about what is true, honest, just, pure, beautiful, good, virtuous and worthy of gratitude and praise.
- Pay attention to my ”Ladder of Inference”: This concept describes the process whereby we select information from all the data available to us, make interpretations about that information, and then draw conclusions. This creates a cycle of influence where we end up reinforcing our own conclusions over and over again…. And sometimes we can make significant mistakes in this process. Knowing and sometimes challenging my assumptions and conclusions can open the door for broader observation and better conclusions that lead to more intentional emotional and behavioral patterns. Here’s a great article that further describes this concept and how we can benefit from a clear understanding of it: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_91.htm
- Exercise and Relax… intentionally. Regular exercise and intentional rest time are critical to the healthy mind, releasing serotonin and endorphins that recharge and keep us resilient: an absolute requirement for self-management.
- Manage Stress. Stress triggers hormones that get in the way of clear thinking, self-awareness, and self-management. See this article and this one from last year for strategies to manage stress.
If we can purpose to follow these strategies, we will be able to make better choices, control impulsive feelings and behaviors, manage our emotions in healthy ways, take initiative, follow through on commitments, and adapt to changing circumstances. That sounds really good to me! (Written by: Cindy Schmelzenbach)
References:
References:
- Bradberry, Travis. (2009). Emotional Intelligence 2.0. San Diego: Talent Smart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U3CBUW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
- TalentSmart newsletter on Emotional Intelligence and Employee Engagement: http://www.talentsmart.com
Announcements
KNU accepting applicants for international facultyKorea Nazarene University (KNU), a private Christian university located in Cheonan, South Korea, seeks applicants for its international faculty positions, specifically English speaking professors who can play an instrumental role in globalizing KNU’s educational program. Most of KNU’s current foreign faculty consists of people from Nazarene churches in the U.S.
The teaching position is under the department of General Education specifically in the field of English Conversation and English Content Classes. The deadline for submission of application and documents is until November 30, 2017. Click here to see more datails.
Schedule of Asia-Pacific Region District Assembly DatesChurch of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region, District Assembly Schedule for 2017 - 2018 is now available! District Assembly schedules will start on October 2017 and will end on March 2018.
Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region
District Assembly Schedule 2017-2018
| Date | Field | District Assembly |
| October 2017 | ||
| 30 | Mel/South-Pacific | Middle Ramu ** with Ordination |
| November 2017 | ||
| 1 | Mel/South-Pacific | Jiwaka South |
| 1 | Mel/South-Pacific | Hagen ** with Ordination |
| 2 | Mel/South-Pacific | Jiwaka North |
| 2 | Mel/South-Pacific | Southern Highlands ** with Ordination |
| 3 | Mel/South-Pacific | Simbu/Eastern Highlands |
| 5 | Mel/South-Pacific | Bromley Memorial ** with Ordination |
| 7 | Mel/South-Pacific | Enga |
| 8 | Mel/South-Pacific | North Coast ** with Ordination |
| 8 | Mel/South-Pacific | East Sepik & Sandaun |
| 12 | Mel/South-Pacific | South Coast |
| 13-14 | Mel/South-Pacific | Niugini Islands |
| 13-14 | Mel/South-Pacific | Solomon Islands |
| 14 | Mel/South-Pacific | Vanuatu |
| 15 | Mel/South-Pacific | Fiji ** with Ordination |
| 18 | Mel/South-Pacific | Samoa |
| 18 – 19 | Australia/NewZealand | New Zealand |
| December 2017 | ||
| 30 | Phil-Micronesia | Bicol |
| January 2018 | ||
| 5 | Phil-Micronesia | Central Visayas |
| 7 | Phil-Micronesia | Mindanao West |
| 11 | Phil-Micronesia | Philippine Luzon |
| 12 | Phil-Micronesia | Metropolitan Luzon |
| 13 | Phil-Micronesia | Metro Manila |
| 16 | SEA | Myanmar ** with Ordination |
| 18 – 19 | SEA | Cambodia ** with Ordination |
| 19 | Phil-Micronesia | Panay |
| 19 | Phil-Micronesia | Mindanao East |
| 20 | SEA | Thailand |
| 20 – 21 | Australia-NewZealand | Australia Southern |
| 20 | Phil-Micronesia | Negros |
| 26 | Phil-Micronesia | Eastern Visayas |
| 27 | Phil-Micronesia | Southern Tagalog |
| 27 – 28 | Australia-NewZealand | Aus. North & West ** with Ordination |
| February 2018 | ||
| 20-21 | Non-Field | Japan |
| March 2018 | ||
| 11 | Chinese Ministries | Hong Kong ** No Ordination |
| 12 | Chinese Ministries | Taiwan ** Ordination (not sure) |
| 15-16 | Non-Field | Korea |
| 17 | Phil-Micronesia | Micronesia |
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