Photo credit: Karen Lewis
The tweet that fed 180 people
A Nazarene in Germany posted a challenge on Twitter, and as a result, over 180 homeless people were fed in 11 countries around the world in a day. In addition to that, work was started that is continuing past that day. This is a testimony to the power of social media, but it is also a testimony to the power of the God who can take something like Twitter or Facebook and use it to transform lives in the real world.What happened through social media recently is an example of this continuing incarnational movement of God. Here’s what happened:
I had this sudden thought, “What if we used the power of social media to reach around the world?” I posted a tweet with the challenge that I believed if we all got together we could feed 100 homeless people around the world all in one day.
For the rest of the story, see Engage magazine.
The tweet that fed 180 people by Chris Lewis“The Word became flesh and blood,
and moved into the neighborhood” (John 1:14a, The Message)
A Nazarene in Germany posted a challenge on Twitter, and as a result, over 180 homeless people were fed in 11 countries around the world in a day. In addition to that, work was started that is continuing past that day. This is a testimony to the power of social media, but it is also a testimony to the power of the God who can take something like Twitter or Facebook and use it to transform lives in the real world.
What happened through social media recently is an example of this continuing incarnational movement of God. Here’s what happened:
I had this sudden thought, “What if we used the power of social media to reach around the world?” I posted a tweet with the challenge that I believed if we all got together we could feed 100 homeless people around the world all in one day.
Photo credit: Karen Lewis
I didn’t know if anybody would respond, but people responded immediately. Most of them were complete strangers, but they were inspired by this challenge: “If each of us gave just one meal, we could reach many together!” Quickly people started signing up to give a meal to a homeless person on that day. Many signed up to give one meal and others signed up to give more than one.On 30 September 2017, over 180 meals were given to homeless people in the USA, Germany, Tanzania, France, Kenya, Mexico, Canada, Hungary, the UK, Serbia and Australia.
And it didn’t stop there. Some were challenged to keep going in various ways.
We called this project #LongerTables. Here are just a few snapshots:
Belgrade, Serbia – A homeless lady was approached by a stranger who surprised her with food. She had no idea that she was part of something bigger, but for that one lady this one meal was big enough to make a difference.
Mwanza, Tanzania – A Tanzanian Nazarene decided he wanted to be a part of this. He and his wife put together some really nice meals and gave them to 18 hungry people. Those people had no idea they were connected to other hungry people in Texas, but they did know they were loved and their stomachs were filled!
Ohio – A chef responded to the challenge. He lovingly prepared meals and gave them and invited homeless people into the market where he works for a really nice meal!
London – A man met a homeless man who sleeps beside the road on the route he walks to work every day. He decided that one meal wasn’t enough. He is now taking him breakfast every day.
Kiatine, Kenya – The #LongerTables movement moved into a rural community in Kenya through another African Nazarene who saw the challenge through social media.
Dusseldorf, Germany – A young lady gave two warm meals to homeless people there. She shares her story:
“Today's mission accomplished and two homeless people were served warm dinners. An old Polish man whose German was as good as mine taught me how to say thank you in Polish. He broke my heart telling me he has no family and his 3 sons were killed in Poland. I asked if they were killed in war; he said “Ja,” but I'm not sure he understood my question. The second was a young man; his German sounded perfect to me but he didn't want to speak much, but he was polite and thankful.”
West Coast, USA – Another caring woman decided to do more than give out a meal. In response to the #LongerTables challenge, she set up a slush fund for low income children at a local middle school who can’t always afford breakfast or lunch.
And these are just a few of the stories, a few snapshots of ways in which the Word put on flesh and blood and moved into neighborhoods around the world one day.
Social media is a powerful tool. It can be used to moan and complain. It can be used to debate and argue. It can be used to post pictures of lunch. It can be used to bully people. It can be used to keep in touch with friends and to make new friends.
Social media can be used for good or for bad.
What are some more imaginative ways it can be used for the Kingdom of God? It’s been a powerful tool in the hands of politicians. Why can’t it be used as a powerful incarnational tool for God?Many of the people who gave out meals are probably not Christians, but something within them responded to the challenge to be a part of something bigger than themselves. They may not all be Christ-followers, but they all shared in a Jesus moment. And who knows where that encounter with Jesus on the streets may lead next!
Through this encounter of social media with the real world, not only have many homeless people been fed and some new movements started, a dialogue has been opened up with many people around the world who were inspired by this movement and by their desire to be a part of something bigger than themselves. A chance exists to keep interacting with them, pursue future projects and to talk about their own deeper needs as well. A chance exists to talk about the Christ who is in the middle of it all, the one who inspires it all, the one who is enfleshed within acts of love around the world.
Jesus keeps on moving into the neighborhood, and he is not deterred by the continually changing world. He even knows how to use a tweet. (Chris Lewis is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and has worked as an evangelist, church planter and in international missions most of his life. He currently lives with his wife, Karen, in Germany.)
Korean church planted in EnglandA group of Korean families were looking for a temporary pastor to help them form a church in Manchester, England. That word spread from Manchester to a contact in London and back to Manchester, where Eun Ho Kim and MiJa Wi were approached this past January while still involved at Nazarene Theological College–Manchester.Eun Ho had been volunteering at NTC–Manchester in maintenance while MiJa completed the last two years of her PhD research and writing. After her graduation in October 2017, they planned to move to the Philippines.
That was still about a year away, so they invited what they thought was a group of just two to three families to their apartment on campus. Car after car pulled into the parking lot, and soon they realized their small room was not large enough to accommodate what was actually 10 families. So they moved over to the chapel to discuss the group’s needs.
After prayerfully considering their story, Eun Ho and MiJa agreed to offer support while the new church plant found their direction.
“From the first meeting onwards, [Eun Ho] was very understanding of our situation,” said Joon Kim, a founding member. “He was very empathetic, and that’s what we need. Within the church board, we agreed we would like to have him in a permanent basis.”
Formerly a pastor of a Korean church in Australia until 2015, Eun Ho says he has always had a pastor’s heart for Korean immigrants. He said goodbye to the church in Australia when he and MiJa were married and he joined her in Manchester while she completed her studies. But his calling did not waver.
While getting to know the city, he realized there were many Korean students at the University of Manchester, and he thought about starting a Bible study for them. But he believed he would not be in the country long enough to invest in starting a ministry, so he waited.
“When [this] church came, actually that all met together,” he said.
MiJa, who was still in her final year as a PhD student with NTC, joined Eun Ho in supporting the congregation, including participating in the weekly ladies’ Bible study.
“We have high expectations,” Joon said of the role of a pastor’s spouse. “Nobody will admit it, but we all do. She absolutely meets everything and beyond. As a couple, they do make a lot of sacrifices for us.”
Yedam Korean Church was officially organized as a Nazarene church on the British Isles South District and now worships in the NTC–Manchester chapel on Sunday afternoons, followed by a community meal in the campus café.
On 8 October, the growing congregation, along with many people from other Nazarene churches in the city, came together to officially induct Eun Ho as the church’s pastor. The congregation is developing its vision for reaching out to the city of Manchester. They gave an offering to NTC–Manchester’s hardship fund for students, and also are sending volunteers to help in the Friday night asylum seeker ministry at another Nazarene church in the city.
“[Eun Ho’s] full of energy,” Joon said. “He wants to do things the right way. He’s outward looking; he wants to go out and reach people, especially young people.”
“The congregation is very open and actually quite excited about it,” Eun Ho said. “It’s not looking toward a Korean church, being a good Korean community, and having social meetings. I want them to be equipped by the Word of God to serve the local community here, especially refugees and asylum seekers and the marginalized in the UK, since they live here.
“Even though they themselves are strangers, I still want to challenge them to serve others, especially those who are less privileged in the UK. That’s one vision.
“Second, especially for the students,” Eun Ho added. “We have several hundred [Korean] students in Manchester. We want to reach out to them so they can be growing in God’s word here while they are studying abroad. Wherever they go after they study, they can serve others.”
Sarah Jin is a recent graduate of the University of Manchester and has lived in England longer (14 years) than she lived in Korea (7). However, attending the church with her family and playing the piano in worship keeps her in touch with her culture and heritage.
“I miss Korean culture,” she said. “When I come here, it reminds me of home.”
She and other youth stay after the Sunday meal to discuss the pastor’s sermon and what it means.
Since some families are mixed — Korean- and English-speaking — services include translation of song lyrics, Scripture, and the sermon.
“It has a strong Korean flavor, yet we still want to be open to others,” Eun Ho said.
The congregation is also thankful to be able to use the chapel at NTC–Manchester for their meetings. Joon said that its location, with garden spaces and away from a busy road, make it more family friendly than other locations they have tried, and “by far the best.”
“We feel really safe here,” he said. (Church of the Nazarene Eurasia)
Bethany, Oklahoma
SNU inaugurates 15th presidentSouthern Nazarene University inaugurated J. Keith Newman as the university's 15th president 9 November with a host of esteemed guests and honorees present for the historic ceremony.
Newman, who assumed office 1 August, was elected president by the university’s Board of Trustees in March of this year. His election resulted from the retirement of Loren P. Gresham, who served as president for 28 years and is the longest-serving president in the history of the university.
In a ceremony rich with symbolism, Newman’s emphasis on student engagement was made evident by their participation in key areas throughout the service. President Emeritus Gresham delivered the inaugural address, entitled “Keeping Faith With Our Founders,” and the ceremony of investiture featured a special presentation by Church of the Nazarene Education Commissioner Dan Copp and a dedicatory prayer by General Superintendent Gustavo A. Crocker.
In his presidential response, Newman spoke about the history and nature of the university’s motto: Character – Culture – Christ. He called for a continuation of the vision and mission of Refining Character, Creating Culture, and Serving Christ. He then challenged the university to be a community that answers the invitation of Jesus, who said, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all,” Mark 9:35. He concluded that "live last" is what Jesus was calling us to do, and said, “My commitment to you as president is to choose to 'live last,' and I invite the SNU community to join me on this journey.”
Prior to his election, Newman served Indiana Wesleyan University as chancellor of IWU-Marion. His initial assignment at IWU was vice president for University Relations. Newman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Houston Baptist University, a Masters of Ministry from SNU, and a Doctorate of Education from Spalding University with a concentration in leadership.
Newman previously served as vice president for University Relations at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, which followed 17 years in pastoral ministry in Arkansas, Texas, and California. He was ordained as an elder in the Church of the Nazarene in 1989 on the North Arkansas District. He and his wife, Carolyn, have two adult children and a granddaughter. (Southern Nazarene University)
Newman, who assumed office 1 August, was elected president by the university’s Board of Trustees in March of this year. His election resulted from the retirement of Loren P. Gresham, who served as president for 28 years and is the longest-serving president in the history of the university.
In a ceremony rich with symbolism, Newman’s emphasis on student engagement was made evident by their participation in key areas throughout the service. President Emeritus Gresham delivered the inaugural address, entitled “Keeping Faith With Our Founders,” and the ceremony of investiture featured a special presentation by Church of the Nazarene Education Commissioner Dan Copp and a dedicatory prayer by General Superintendent Gustavo A. Crocker.
In his presidential response, Newman spoke about the history and nature of the university’s motto: Character – Culture – Christ. He called for a continuation of the vision and mission of Refining Character, Creating Culture, and Serving Christ. He then challenged the university to be a community that answers the invitation of Jesus, who said, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all,” Mark 9:35. He concluded that "live last" is what Jesus was calling us to do, and said, “My commitment to you as president is to choose to 'live last,' and I invite the SNU community to join me on this journey.”
Prior to his election, Newman served Indiana Wesleyan University as chancellor of IWU-Marion. His initial assignment at IWU was vice president for University Relations. Newman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Houston Baptist University, a Masters of Ministry from SNU, and a Doctorate of Education from Spalding University with a concentration in leadership.
Newman previously served as vice president for University Relations at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, which followed 17 years in pastoral ministry in Arkansas, Texas, and California. He was ordained as an elder in the Church of the Nazarene in 1989 on the North Arkansas District. He and his wife, Carolyn, have two adult children and a granddaughter. (Southern Nazarene University)
ENC, Trevecca form joint task force to plan next steps in mergerThe Trevecca Nazarene University Board of Trustees recently approved a resolution to create a joint task force that will determine the next steps in a potential merger with Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts.The resolution to form the joint task force came as a recommendation from ENC's Board of Trustees, who approved it in their fall meeting in mid-October. Trevecca’s board approved the measure during meetings 2-3 November.
“The mission of Christian higher education is a significant part of the work of the kingdom of God,” said Dan Boone, president of Trevecca and president-elect of Eastern. “The work of ENC is important to us, and we have created a joint task force in an effort to find a way to enhance and continue the mission of ENC. We recognize that the realities before us require the provision of God, the favor of donors and granting authorities, and the success of enrollment efforts.”
The joint task force will be comprised of five representatives from each institution. ENC representatives include Scott Cook, Mark Prugh, Tony Steelman, Bob Cornell, and Russ Long. Trevecca representatives are Dwight Gunter, John Paul, Morris Stocks, Wendel Nixon, and Charles Davis.
Boone, along with David Caldwell and Steve Pusey who serve on the cabinets of both institutions, will represent both ENC and Trevecca. Timothy Wooster, ENC provost and dean of the college, will represent Eastern.
The joint task force will explore what form a potential merger could take as well as oversee the strategy and timeline. The group must develop a plan that will bring ENC to financial sustainability within three years, establish enrollment benchmarks and funding resources for ENC, and gain Church of the Nazarene denominational endorsement for any planned merger or acquisition.
The partnership between the two institutions is expected to result in enhanced learning opportunities for students. ENC recently announced a tuition reset that aligned tuition rates with those of Trevecca. Students will also have a chance to participate in a semester exchange program between the two schools as early as the Spring 2018 semester.
The joint task force must present their recommendations to the executive committees of both institutions by 15 January 2018, prior to scheduled spring board meetings.
Any official recommendation for merger or acquisition between Trevecca and Eastern must be brought before the full boards for approval. (Trevecca Nazarene University, Eastern Nazarene College)
Flags of the Nations: Dominican RepublicThe blue on the flag stands for liberty, the white for salvation, the red for the blood of heroes.Since September 1, 2009, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. Leaders were invited to send a national flag to be flown at the GMC alongside the flag of the United States*. The national flags rotate weekly, and photos of them raised are sent to the church leaders of that country.
This week: Dominican Republic
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered the Dominican Republic in 1974.
The Dominican Republic had a population of 10,606,865 in 2016. That same year, Dominican Republic reported 186 Churches of the Nazarene, 182 of which have been officially organized. The Dominican Republic has 15,552 total members.
Located on the Mesoamerica Region, the Dominican Republic has one Phase 3 district and four Phase 2 districts. For more information about the Mesoamerica Region, visit mesoamericaregion.org.
* = The weekly highlighted flag is raised on the middle of three poles in compliance with U.S. government protocols. It flies to the left of the GMC host-nation United States flag, which flies above the host-state flag of Kansas. The Christian flag flies on the third pole.
The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.
In MemoriamThe following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 6-10 November 2017.Doris (Dickson) Anderson, 87, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away 6 November. She was a retired missionary, serving in India. She was preceded in death by her husband, retired minister and missionary John Anderson Jr., who served in Indiana and India. John Anderson Jr. passed away in 2016.
Jacob Blankenship, 84, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away 5 November. He was a retired minister, serving in Missouri and Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Helen Blankenship.
In Loving Memory of Dr. Jacob Watson Blankenship
1933 - 2017
Dr. Jacob Watson Blankenship was born in Denison, Texas, on March 6, 1933. He passed away on November 5, 2017, from this life to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Jake met and married his wife, Helen McDonald, on October 8, 1954. He earned 3 degrees including his Ph.D. from the University of Texas in Science Education. He was a lecturer at the University of Texas as a graduate student and then taught 5 years at Oklahoma State University. He finished his teaching career at the University of Houston as a tenured professor having served 20 years there. He then answered a call to preach and attended Nazarene Theological Seminary while pastoring in Kansas and Missouri. His last 7 ½ years in ministry were spent at College Church of the Nazarene where he retired in 2006.
Jake was very involved in science research and authored many articles that were published in science magazines. He was president of the National Science Teachers Association, served on the Board of Trustees for 16 years at Southern Nazarene University, and served on various boards during his ministry on the Kansas City District. He also taught at NASA and served as a consultant to many school districts across the United States.
Jake served in the US Army for two years during the Korean War in El Paso, Texas, as a corporal in the Finance Division.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Christine Weist Blankenship and Lee Harold Blankenship and sisters Rosemary Sullivan and Betty Lynch and husband, W.M., and one brother, James Blankenship, and niece Carolyn Sue Phillips.
Those left to cherish his legacy are his wife, Helen, of 63 years; Helen Ann Bucher, daughter and husband, Dave, of Saipan; Jacob Watson Blankenship, Jr., son and wife, Becky, of Jefferson City, Missouri; Susan Metcalf, daughter and husband, Keith, of Divide, Colorado; Six grandchildren and spouses including Bryan and Melodie Bucher and Jake’s great grandsons, David and William, of Yukon, Oklahoma; Laura and Josiah Kyonka of Eugene, Oregon; Diann and Joseph Churchill and Jake’s great grandson, Axel Watson, of Jefferson City, Missouri; Rebekah and Brent Hager of Lynchburg, Virginia; Steven and Allison Metcalf and Jake’s great grandson, Watson Jay, of Bethany, Oklahoma; and Jake and Bethany Metcalf of Bethany, Oklahoma. He also leaves behind his brother, Harold Blankenship and wife, Doris, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sister-in-law, Chris Blankenship of Lubbock, Texas; Brother-in-law Ray Sullivan of the Dallas, Texas area; sister Carolyn McNeil of Pottsboro, Texas; and several nieces and nephews that he loved and cared for deeply.
A memorial fund has been planned in lieu of flowers. Gifts can be sent to Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center, 380 County Road 512, Divide, CO 80814 or online at goldenbellccc.org - click on the donate button. Please mark gifts with his name. All gifts received by December 15 will be matched. Jake loved Golden Bell! It is a beautiful place up in the mountains outside Colorado Springs where hundreds make decisions for Christ each year. Jake received his call to full time ministry there and it remains very important to the family.
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College Church of the Nazarene - Garrett Chapel, 2020 East Sheridan Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, United States.
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Keith Bond, 60, of Bellville, Ohio, passed away 6 November. He was a minister, serving at the Mansfield, Ohio, Pathway Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Carla Bond.
Keith Bond
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The Rev. Keith A. BondBELLVILLE: The Rev. Keith A. Bond, age 60 of Bellville passed away Monday evening, November 6, 2017.
He was born May 13, 1957 in Mansfield the son of Romie and Lois (Wells) Bond and was graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1975.
Following high school, Keith served one year in the U.S. Air Force where he was honorably discharged for health reasons.
Keith worked 11 years as a security guard at Mansfield General Hospital which allowed him to pursue his career in ministry. He began his education at Circleville Bible College, also attended Mount Vernon Nazarene University and graduated from Florida International Seminary with his Bachelor's Degree in Theology. Keith earned his Master's Degree of Arts in Ministry from Lael College.
On May 7, 1977 he married Carla M. Hannum at Wesleyan Church where Keith was teaching Sunday School. He accepted a youth pastor position at the Christian Union Church on Kentucky Avenue in Mansfield working there until 1988. At that time he began preaching the Gospel at Pleasant Grove Community Church until 1992, when he started Cornerstone Christian Fellowship. Sharing God's Word led Keith to pastor at Central Kentucky Youth Academy and after served as pulpit supply and guest speaker at several local churches. From nearly ten years Keith served as Pastor at Life Link Nazarene Church in Marion, and later as Pastor at Tri-State Youth Academy. More recently Keith worked with Rick McCartney at Galion Nazarene Church and Jim Carder at Pathways Nazarene Church, and also served as Chaplain for Hospice of North Central Ohio.
Blessed with the gift of music, Keith enjoyed the guitar as well as singing. He formed his own group his daughters by his side accompanying him on vocals and keyboard, performing Gospel music, though Keith enjoyed rock jam sessions with his friends and daughters.
With appreciation for martial arts, Keith received his 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do in 1985 under the instruction of Gary Music and also helped instruct on the weekends. He also practiced Jiu Jitsu under Tom Comisford and received his Brown Belt and was just shy of earning his black belt.
Keith had a strange and quirky sense of humor sometimes laughing inappropriately at jokes others didn't get. But he loved to laugh...another quality he shared with his daughters. He also loved hiking with his wife and being outside in God's country, especially at Mohican. He will be remembered for his kindness, never saying a bad word against anyone, and for being a wonderful counselor and friend. Most importantly, Keith's priority and love in life was his wife, daughters and grandchildren, spending every free moment with them, never letting them doubt his devotion to them all.
In addition to his wife of 40 years, Keith is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law Allison and Jason Auck of Apple Valley, Amanda and Todd Kauffman of St. Francisville, LA; five grandchildren, who were the apple of his eye and called him PaPa, Abigail, Jonah and Logan Auck, and Victoria and Presley Kauffman; sisters and brothers and their spouses Vicki Davis of KY, Dale Bond of Mansfield, James "Jimmy" Bond of KY, and Elizabeth and Tony Webster of Mansfield; brothers-in-law and sisters-in law Jean and David Meeker of Mansfield, Kelly Noce of Mansfield, Shelly Noce of Zanesville, and Tim and Cheryl Hannum of PA; along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends in Christ.
His parents preceded him in death along with brothers-in-law John Davis and Steve Hannum, and a sister-in-law Vicki Petry.
Friends may call Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 2-5 pm in the Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home where the Celebration of Life honoring The Rev. Keith A. Bond will follow at 5 pm.
Memorial contributions in honor of the family of Keith may be made to Snyder Funeral Home.
To leave a message of condolence or view Keith's tribute video please visit: www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
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Jeanette (Morehead) MacMillan, 82, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed 3 November. She was a retired minister, serving in Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, D. Fred MacMillan, in 2013.
Jeanette graduated from Eastern Nazarene College with a Bachelor's degree in English, and later earned a Master's degree in Library Science.
She retired as a Media Specialist from Delta Middle School and was also an ordained minister.
She attended Southdale Church of the Nazarene and Madison Park Church of God. Her lifetime of ministry included serving as a Youth Director, Leader of Women's Ministries, Director of Fellowship Committee, Sunday School teacher, member of the Writer's Group and member of the Library Team.
Jeanette is survived by her two daughters, Lynette (Tom) Huth of Pendleton and Lucille (Jeff) Helpling of Pendleton; son, Lauren (Cindy) MacMillan of Pendleton; sister, Marilyn Kesler; eight grandchildren, Jordan (Kelley) Huth, Payton Huth, Brandon Helpling, Aubrey Helpling, Austin MacMillan, Jessica MacMillan, Evan MacMillan and Chloe MacMillan; three great-grandchildren, Lyla Huth, Jackson Huth and Jonah Huth; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Fred MacMillan; father, Edgar Morehead; mother, Lucille Morehead; and two brothers, Bob Morehead and Paul Morehead.
Memorial Service will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Southdale Church of the Nazarene, 530 W. 53rd Street, Anderson, officiated by Brenda Earley.
She will be laid to rest in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the James O. Kesler, II Scholarship Fund, C/O Olivet Nazarene University, 1 University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL 60914.
Published on November 4, 2017
Martha Middendorf, 98, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away 6 November. She was the widow of retired minister Jesse A. Middendorf, who served in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Alabama. Jesse A. Middendorf passed away in 2009. Among those surviving her is her son, General Superintendent Emeritus Jesse C. Middendorf.
Mrs. Middendorf was born April 8, 1919 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late James Henry Cate and Annie Lucenia Armistead Cate. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Jesse A. Middendorf; daughter, Martha Middendorf Taylor; brother, Wirt Armistead Cate, Wilbur Harrison Cate, Randolph Armistead Cate, James Henry Cate, Jr., John Mayo Cate, William Robert Cate, and George Harrison Cate; and sisters, Mary Lucenia Cate Clarke, Elizabeth Mayo Cate McKnight, Margaret Randolph Cate, Dorothy Harrison Cate Frist, Frances Armistead Cate Grigsby, and Annie Armistead Cate King. She is survived by sons, Ben Middendorf (Rosemary) of Gallatin and Jesse C. Middendorf (Susan M.) of Overland Park, KS; 6 grandchildren, John Middendorf (Kelly), Marlowe Orton (Rocky), Jimmy Middendorf, Emily Mingledorff (Alan), Tom L. Middendorf (Jessica), and Matthew B. Middendorf; and 10 great grandchildren, Harrison Mingledorff, Jackson Mingledorff, Taylor Middendorf, Kennedy Orton, Maggie Grace Orton, Andrew Middendorf, Shelby Orton, Mackenley Middendorf, Marley Middendorf, and Asher Middendorf. Online condolences may be submitted at alexanderheritagefh.com. Alexander Family Heritage Funeral Home has been honored with arrangements.
Jeanette L MacMillan
June 02, 1935 - November 03, 2017
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Jeanette L. MacMillan, 82, of Anderson, passed away Nov. 3, 2017 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson. She was born June 2, 1935, in Barberton, Ohio.Jeanette graduated from Eastern Nazarene College with a Bachelor's degree in English, and later earned a Master's degree in Library Science.
She retired as a Media Specialist from Delta Middle School and was also an ordained minister.
She attended Southdale Church of the Nazarene and Madison Park Church of God. Her lifetime of ministry included serving as a Youth Director, Leader of Women's Ministries, Director of Fellowship Committee, Sunday School teacher, member of the Writer's Group and member of the Library Team.
Jeanette is survived by her two daughters, Lynette (Tom) Huth of Pendleton and Lucille (Jeff) Helpling of Pendleton; son, Lauren (Cindy) MacMillan of Pendleton; sister, Marilyn Kesler; eight grandchildren, Jordan (Kelley) Huth, Payton Huth, Brandon Helpling, Aubrey Helpling, Austin MacMillan, Jessica MacMillan, Evan MacMillan and Chloe MacMillan; three great-grandchildren, Lyla Huth, Jackson Huth and Jonah Huth; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Fred MacMillan; father, Edgar Morehead; mother, Lucille Morehead; and two brothers, Bob Morehead and Paul Morehead.
Memorial Service will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Southdale Church of the Nazarene, 530 W. 53rd Street, Anderson, officiated by Brenda Earley.
She will be laid to rest in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the James O. Kesler, II Scholarship Fund, C/O Olivet Nazarene University, 1 University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL 60914.
Published on November 4, 2017
Martha Middendorf, 98, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away 6 November. She was the widow of retired minister Jesse A. Middendorf, who served in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Alabama. Jesse A. Middendorf passed away in 2009. Among those surviving her is her son, General Superintendent Emeritus Jesse C. Middendorf.
In Memory of
Martha Cate Middendorf
1919 - 2017
OBITUARY OF MARTHA MIDDENDORF
Martha Cate Middendorf, age 98 of Bethpage, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, November 15th from the chapel of Alexander Family Heritage Funeral Home (100 Albert Gallatin Avenue), with Dr. Jesse C. Middendorf officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 15th from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Sumner Memorial Gardens, with Matt Middendorf, Tom Middendorf, John Middendorf, Rocky Orton, Harrison Mingledorff, and Alan Mingledorff serving as pallbearers.Mrs. Middendorf was born April 8, 1919 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late James Henry Cate and Annie Lucenia Armistead Cate. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Jesse A. Middendorf; daughter, Martha Middendorf Taylor; brother, Wirt Armistead Cate, Wilbur Harrison Cate, Randolph Armistead Cate, James Henry Cate, Jr., John Mayo Cate, William Robert Cate, and George Harrison Cate; and sisters, Mary Lucenia Cate Clarke, Elizabeth Mayo Cate McKnight, Margaret Randolph Cate, Dorothy Harrison Cate Frist, Frances Armistead Cate Grigsby, and Annie Armistead Cate King. She is survived by sons, Ben Middendorf (Rosemary) of Gallatin and Jesse C. Middendorf (Susan M.) of Overland Park, KS; 6 grandchildren, John Middendorf (Kelly), Marlowe Orton (Rocky), Jimmy Middendorf, Emily Mingledorff (Alan), Tom L. Middendorf (Jessica), and Matthew B. Middendorf; and 10 great grandchildren, Harrison Mingledorff, Jackson Mingledorff, Taylor Middendorf, Kennedy Orton, Maggie Grace Orton, Andrew Middendorf, Shelby Orton, Mackenley Middendorf, Marley Middendorf, and Asher Middendorf. Online condolences may be submitted at alexanderheritagefh.com. Alexander Family Heritage Funeral Home has been honored with arrangements.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section by clicking here.
GMC employment opportunitiesPeople are our most valued resource. Our committed employees are involved in "Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations" in 162 world areas. The Global Ministry Center Human Resources Office professionals strive to deliver the highest possible service to our employees, and are responsible for the recruitment, placement and retention of qualified individuals to staff the ministry and administrative positions of the GMC. The many employee services include compensation and benefit administration, payroll, employment, employee relations, training, counseling, organizational communication and events, and workplace programs.
*Volunteer opportunities for GMC ministries are available now. Email jveigl@nazarene.org for details.
Employment Opportunities
Business Analyst (Full-time)
Information Technology
Description: Members of the IT team are primarily responsible for facilitating the ministry of the Global Ministry Center though the analysis, design, implementation, and support of software solutions. The Business Analyst will act as the primary liaison between the General Treasurer’s office, the Information Technology department, and other departments to enhance business processes.
Office Assistant (Temporary, part-time for three months)
Global Mission Personnel
Description: The person in this position will assist with projects that are time-sensitive which involve research and completion of forms.
Security Specialist (Full-time)
Information Technology
Description: Members of the IT department are primarily responsible for facilitating the ministry of the Global Ministry Center through assistance and consultation to technology users. The Security Specialist troubleshoots and assists with network access and security policies and procedures.
Sr. Office Assistant (Full-time)
USA/Canada Regional Office (UCRO)
Description: The person in this position will provide assistance to the UCRO Administrative Coordinator with event planning, scheduling, correspondence, website maintenance, and other tasks as needed.
Tour/Hospitality Coordinator (Full-time)
Business Center
Description: The person in this position will be the primary contact for Tours and Catering, including correspondence, scheduling, billing, inventory, and GMC kitchen oversight. Business Center duties, including mail and Front Desk coverage, may also be significant aspects of the position, as well as other duties as assigned.
To obtain additional information for GMC positions, please call 913-577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
Nazarene Bible CollegeTo learn more about positions available at the NBC Administrative Offices, visit nbc.edu/jobs. All positions are located within the Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas.
Location of Global Ministry Center PositionsThe GMC is the administrative hub for the Church of the Nazarene denominational ministries in 162 world areas. The GMC is conveniently located in Lenexa, Kansas, with easy access to I-35 and I-435 and within short driving distance to Kansas City International airport. All GMC positions report to this location.
Our Non-Discrimination Policy
The Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center offers equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, creed, sex, or veteran status. The Global Ministry Center is an “at will” employer.
Our Faith-Based Organization
We are a faith-based organization. Acceptance of our Christian Code of Conduct is required and membership in the Church of the Nazarene is required for certain positions. The GMC and applicable remote work sites are smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free Christian workplaces.
Application Processing
Our Human Resources Office receives and processes many employment applications annually for a limited number of positions. While we regret that we cannot respond to each applicant, we do contact those individuals possessing the skills, education/training, and experience that best match the requirements of the open position for which the application was submitted.
An application must be completed by all applicants and an application must be completed for each position for which one wishes to be considered. Applications are retained for one year. Resumés are not necessary for entry-level positions, but they are preferred for professional level positions.
Applying for Employment with the GMC
Application forms may be requested by calling 913-577-0500, emailing humanresourcesgroup@nazarene.org, or obtained in person from Human Resources at the Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, Kansas, 66220, Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:30 U.S. Central Time. Completed applications may be mailed or emailed to the attention of the Human Resources Office.
Stories Volume 3 - 2017 now availableThe Church of the Nazarene’s Stories series shares how lives are being transformed through ministry efforts around the globe. These stories are made possible thanks to the prayers, involvement, and support of Nazarenes worldwide through the World Evangelism Fund.
The Church of the Nazarene’s Stories series shares how lives are being transformed through ministry efforts around the globe.
These stories are made possible thanks to the prayers, involvement, and support of Nazarenes worldwide through the World Evangelism Fund.
Volume 3 - 2017
Street Kids Center
Rabearisoa Julien shares how the Street Kids Center, a Nazarene Compassionate Ministries center in Madagascar that provides local children with food, education, spiritual formation, and love, has impacted his life and led him to his calling.
The Call of God
Katherine Radcliffe, a missionary physician serving in Papua New Guinea, explains how God called her to place her medical career on hold in order to raise her four young children.
A Family Transformed
Alba Gaibor felt trapped in a broken marriage and longed to run away until a pastor and his wife offered marital counseling and a new hope in Christ. Today, Alba’s family is completely transformed thanks to the work of God through the church in Ecuador.
Work & Witness: Alaska
Terry and Becky Livengood answered the call to manage Camp Maranatha in Big Lake, Alaska. With the help of Work & Witness teams, this Nazarene campground is flourishing and reaching even more people for the Kingdom.
Reaching the Cabécar People
JESUS Film Harvest Partners recently made the JESUS film available in Cabécar, the language of an indigenous people group in Costa Rica, for the first time.
Benaia’s Story
As a child in Brazil, Benaia’s world was shattered when her father passed away. Benaia’s story began to change when she was accepted into the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries child sponsorship program.
Thank Offering 2017
We must fix our sights on places where the church is not yet, engaging in intercessory prayer, sacrificial giving, and physically going to and mobilizing others to go to these places. Each time you give to the World Evangelism Fund, you send the message of the gospel into areas where "the church is not yet."
Thank Offering resources are available at nazarene.org/generosity.
The Stories resource is delivered three times a year through an e-newsletter. The videos are a collaborative effort between regional communications offices and Global Ministry Center communications personnel.
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Email stories@nazarene.org to request a DVD.
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