Upstate New York District elects new superintendent Clay, New York
Dunlop follows Larry White, who was appointed interim superintendent after Upstate New York District Superintendent David Sharpes accepted the pastorate at Olathe, Kansas, College Church of the Nazarene.
Elected on the first ballot, Dunlop will begin his new assignment May 20.
Dunlop has pastored the Wollaston Church of the Nazarene in Quincy, Massachusetts, since 2010. He previously served at three churches in Indiana: Anderson First Church of the Nazarene, Alexandria Church of the Nazarene, and Huntington First Church of the Nazarene.
After earning a Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Nazarene College, Dunlop went on to receive a Master of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Kevin and his wife, Janet, reside in Quincy.
"I am grateful for the honor and opportunity of serving the Lord with the pastors and church family of the Upstate New York District in partnership to reach people for Christ and disciple them in the faith," Kevin said. "Hearing the stories of recent salvations shared at the district assembly was a powerful reminder that embracing missional strategies for fulfilling the great commission begins with building authentic relationships, motivated by the heart of the discipler being transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Jan and I are thankful for the people and churches along the way who have helped prepare us for this new ministry role in Upstate New York."
Jamaica center restores sight through medical procedures
Frome, Jamaica
The Gamertsfelder Mission Center recently performed its first cataract surgeries. A ministry of the Jamaica West District, the center houses medical, optical, dental, and educational facilities.
Over the course of the first month, a team of surgeons and eye care professionals treated more than 170 eyes, performing 142 cataract surgeries and 30 glaucoma procedures. Many who came blind left with recovered sight.
One of those individuals was Clementine. Blind, she had waited through years of delays with her doctors. She had once again been told by her doctors that she would have to wait another six months for her surgery. Clementine came to the mission center determined to recover her sight.
"I’m glad to know that I can see, and I can move around here, there, and everywhere ..." Clementine said. "In the morning, wake up, I can see the sun and I could not see it before, and I’m thankful and I see my children and grandchildren ... And I give praise, you know? I was going to church but I am not a Christian; I feel myself like I could [be baptized] and be a Christian."[Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region]
Peace march calls for end to violence against foreigners Durban, South Africa
The violence has caused thousands of foreigners who are living in South Africa to flee their homes for displacement camps, and many have closed their shops. Six people have died in the last two weeks, according to the BBC, and more than 300 have been arrested.
This is not the first time such animosity toward immigrants has boiled over in South Africa. Tension is reportedly rising over jobs, as South Africa's unemployment rate is 24 percent.
"Armed groups have targeted shops run by African immigrants, accusing them of taking jobs from locals," the BBC reports. "Thousands of foreigners have fled their homes to shelter in makeshift camps, and neighbouring Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Mozambique have announced plans to evacuate citizens."
The current situation in Durban is deeply concerning, said Stanley Ushe, superintendent of the KwaZulu-Natal District, where Durban is located.
"I know a group of people who have been displaced and are now staying in tents, and their properties have been looted," he said.
Pastor Gabriel Benjiman of Morningside Community Church of the Nazarene in Durban attended last week's peace march.
Nazarene families who are foreign nationals in Durban have been affected by the upheaval, Benjiman said. Some of the families have lived in Durban for more than a decade, he said, but are now afraid to send their children outdoors or even to school.
Other church members who were living in informal settlement camps outside of Durban have now left, Benjiman said. He hadn't been able to contact them as of April 17.
"I have gone out to look for these families and was asked to leave the settlement for my safety," he said. "But we will continue to attempt to locate these brothers and sisters."
Church members are collecting blankets and canned and dried food for the displaced who are seeking refuge, Benjiman said, and some families have offered a place to stay for victims.
The peace march was a collective community effort to take a stand against xenophobia, and an estimated 10,000 people participated. Before the march, Pastor Benjiman and other religious leaders of various faith backgrounds met with local government officials.
"As a Nazarene minister, I ... felt the need to add a holiness/Nazarene voice to the discourse, especially because I pastor a multiethnic, multiracial church in the city," Benjiman said. "We marched, we spoke with our feet and placards calling for a united Africa. I was moved to deep emotions as a group of three foreign national teens clung to me and chanted with me: 'Phansi xenophobia! Phansi!' meaning 'Down with xenophobia! Down!'"
However, even the peace march was not immune to chaos. Eyewitness News reports that police used rubber bullets, water cannons, and tear gas to quell a large group that was disrupting the event.[Church of the Nazarene Africa Region via Out of Africa]
Former Bolivia superintendent passes away Bolivia, South America Region
"He was a fighter up to the end," said Macedonio Daza, rector of Seminario Nazareno del Área Central in Bolivia. "He always attended national and district events; one of those being his participation in the beginning of a new work in the city of Cobija, a national event in June 2014. He helped put on the church's roof so the new brethren could meet. He was a servant who labored with love and passion in the work of God."
Mita was born in Corocoro, Bolivia, January 4, 1950. He accepted Jesus Christ at a young age in the Church of the Nazarene. When Mita was an adolescent, his family moved to Los Yungas, where he attended the Los Amigos (Friends) Church. Later, when the Church of the Nazarene spread out, he was obedient to God’s call and became a part of the leadership as a youth.
As a young man, Mita met María Chagua and they were married on April 15, 1972. They had a daughter, Flavia Noemí Mita Chagua.
Mita began his theological studies in 1977 at the Bolivian Nazarene seminary. Three years later he graduated with a diploma in Christian ministry. Later he earned his bachelor’s in theology and then continued his academic studies sporadically.
On January 24, 1990, he was ordained by the general superintendent in jurisdiction, Eugene L. Stowe.
Mita served for 31 years. For 27 years he pastored local churches on the La Paz, Alto NorOeste, and Los Yungas districts. Some of the churches he pastored are Cotacota, Villa Fátima, Munaypata, Calla Baja (Jesús de Machaca), 7 de Septiembre, Senkata, 1 de Mayo, and Villa Mercedes. During his last years he pastored the Church of the Nazarene in Centro Tocoroni. He was still preaching two Sundays before his passing.
He held district offices such as Nazarene Missions International president and treasurer, and for two years he was the director of the radio program La Hora Nazarena.
Mita was superintendent of the Yungas District for four years, a position he was obliged to give up due to illness. During his district leadership he promoted three new works on the district and one off the district. He was a zealous preacher of the doctrine of holiness. His last charge to the pastors was “Don’t stop preaching holiness or teaching stewardship to the church.”
Pastor Daniel also served in public administration as deputy mayor of Laja in the city of El Alto for three years.[Church of the Nazarene South America Region]
Know before you go: Travel insurance Asia-Pacific Region
As you prepare to take your team on mission, we would like to remind you to consider the insurance issues. A quick review of almost any nightly news program will remind you of the importance of having a good travel insurance policy. We have had a couple situations in the past few months where team leaders, who have been rightfully thinking ahead, have purchased travel insurance at the same time that they purchased their airline tickets, availing themselves of the convenience of covering the bases all at once with just a click.
Please read below before you click on that travel insurance!
Work & Witness and short-term missions experiences are a bit different from the typical overseas tourist travel itinerary. By nature of the work that you are doing and the countries in which you are doing this work, there is the potential for increased exposure. These are exposures that are often times not covered by the typical travel insurance policy, or if they are covered, not at a level we have deemed is appropriate based on past experiences.
We recently compared a popular travel insurance plan against the Church of the Nazarene’s negotiated Work & Witness insurance. Here are our findings:
| AREAS OF COVERAGE | NAZARENE INSURANCE | POPULAR TRAVEL INSURANCE |
|---|---|---|
| Accident and sickness medical expenses | $100,000 | $5,000 |
| Accidental death & dismemberment | $75,000 | $50,000 |
| Emergency medical evacuation | 100% of usual and customary | $15,000 |
| Repiration of mortal remains | 100% of usual and customary | $15,000 |
| Security evactuation | 100% of usual and customary | None |
| International liability | Covered | None |
As a commercial pilot with several years in the industry, the emergency and medical evacuation amount of $15,000 is a good start, but if you’re having to charter an emergency flight from a foreign nation to your home nation, you might truly be wishing for more coverage.
The security evacuation is there to protect you in the event that political conditions change drastically in the country of your visit, requiring an early or unexpected departure — and is required for participation in international Work & Witness projects. The international liability is also a required component of international Work & Witness teams.
Teams purchasing insurance from outside organizations are responsible for all aspects of any claim and may find themselves having to deal with required upfront payments on their own, which can sometimes be substantial. When purchasing through the Global Mission Mobilization office, the team can be assured of assistance with upfront funding issues as well as advocacy for reimbursement of claims and related issues.
In recent cases, we have had to ask the teams that have already purchased travel insurance through a common travel provider to purchase an additional policy, which results in increased expenses.
Things are continually changing in today's world. Please contact the Work & Witness office to confirm the current insurance situation before you purchase any insurance.[Todd Aebischer for Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]
Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week
Regional News
AfricaMalawi churches celebrate Easter after severe flood season Malawi, Africa Region
"We are very thankful for the relief items that have been assisting us during the time of floods," said Lower Shire District Superintendent Gershom Kwerakwera. "Thank you also to all people who have been praying for us here in Malawi Lower Shire District and sending their assistance! God bless you!"
The Lower Shire District was one of the areas hit hardest by the flooding, which was caused by heavy rainfall in January and claimed the lives of more than 100 people in Malawi. Some of those who died were members of the Nazarene church. The water forced thousands of people from their homes, some of whom are still living in displacement camps. (Click here to read flood coverage in Out of Africa.)
In spite of the loss and devastation, the district went forward with the three-day Easter conference, inviting guest speaker William Thewethe from the Zomba Church of the Nazarene on the Malawi South District.
During the evening services, the JESUS film was shown, and special prayers were offered for people's marriages, health, and salvation.
"It was a time of celebration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ," Kwerakwera said. "Holy Communion was served. The choirs and praise teams for men, women, and youth presented their sweet melodies."
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries responds to people in need across the globe in areas such as natural disasters, human trafficking, and disease. To support NCM's aid in situations such as the Malawi flooding, click here. [Church of the Nazarene Africa Region via Out of Africa]
Flags of the Nations: Senegal
This week: Senegal
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Senegal in 1988.
Senegal had a population of 13,635,927 in 2014. That same year, Senegal reported eight Churches of the Nazarene, two of which had been officially organized. Senegal has 310 total members.
Senegal is a Phase 1 district on the Africa Region. For more information about the Africa Region, visit africanazarene.org.
The Senegal flag is a vertical tricolour of green, yellow, and red with a green star at the center. Red, yellow, and green are the official Pan-African colors, and the centered star is symbolic of hope and unity.
* = 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.
Asia-Pacific
Solar project brings electricity to remote clinics in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea, Asia-Pacific Region
Nazarene Health Ministries is beginning a new project to reach Papua New Guinea's highlands. Its Rural Health Services program will begin installing solar panels at remote clinics to provide emergency lighting and refrigeration for vaccines.
The highlands are among the most remote places on earth. Many residents can only be reached by aircraft, hours of driving over treacherous roads, or through even more hours of hiking across rugged mountain trails. For many years, regular medical care has been difficult, if not impossible.
These remote clinics, which see thousands of patients each year, are staffed by nursing officers trained at the Nazarene College of Nursing in Kudjip. This program has trained them not only in medicine, but also provided them with the spiritual and theological training necessary to be ministers of the gospel within the communities where they are living and serving.
To contribute to this project, click here.[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received April 20-24, 2015.
Daniel Mita Ayala, 65, of Bolivia passed away April 13. He was a pastor and district superintendent, serving at several churches in Bolivia and leading the Yungas District for four years. He is survived by his wife, María Chagua.
Paul Belt, 83, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away April 18. He was a member of the Elyria, Ohio, Community Church of the Nazarene for 50 years, serving as a board member, teacher, Sunday school superintendent, and NYPS (now NYI) president. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Culler) Belt.
Ralph Hess, 95, of Greeley, Colorado, passed away April 12. He was a retired minister, serving in Nebraska, Missouri, and Colorado. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Hess, in 2008.
Kenneth Hinman, 92, of Plattsburgh, New York, passed away April 14. He was a retired minister, serving in New York. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Hinman, in 2010.
Evelyn (Carpenter) Hockett, 81, of Winner, South Dakota, passed away April 15. She was the widow of retired minister Robert Hockett, who passed away in 1981.
Audrey Kamp, 92, of Chatsworth, California, passed away April 13. She was the widow of retired minister and chaplain Neal Kamp, who served in Illinois, North Dakota, and California. Neal Kamp passed away in 2001.
Richard Miller, 72, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away April 17. He was a retired minister, serving in New Jersey and Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Bidlack) Miller.
Carolyn Rath, 76, of Portland, Oregon, passed away April 14. She was the wife of retired minister Leo Rath, who served in Wyoming, Montana, Missouri, and Oregon.
Ralph "Leon" Seager, 91, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away April 20. He was a retired minister, serving in Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Seagar, in 2008.
Elizabeth (Zurcher) Wickland, 90, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away April 17. She was the widow of retired minister Alfred Wickland, who served in Arizona. Alfred Wickland passed away in 2011.
Faith Williams, 99, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away April 21. She was the widow of retired minister and evangelist Earl Williams, who served in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. Earl Williams passed away in 1988.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section by clicking here.
Note: Please join with us in prayer for the families who have lost loved ones. Click on names for full stories, funeral information, local online obituaries, and/or guest books (if available). To submit an entry of a minister or church leader, send to news@nazarene.org.[Compiled by NCN News]
Global praise reports and prayer requests
Recent praise reports and prayer requests from NCN News, Nazarene Missions International, and JESUS Film Harvest Partners include:
PRAISES
JESUS Film - Democratic Republic of the Congo
"Lambert came to see the JESUS film," said a team leader in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. "He was amazed at the miracles Jesus performed. Lambert was the first to kneel asking for prayer and accepted Christ into his heart."
JESUS Film - Sri Lanka
"I used to sacrifice animals for everything," confessed Rajah from Sri Lanka. "As I watched the JESUS film, I understood those sacrifices do nothing. But Jesus' sacrifice has changed my life!"
JESUS Film - Haiti
"His friends lead him astray," said a team leader in Haiti. "The young man was doing well financially but he ran with a bad crowd of friends. He made poor choices. After seeing the JESUS film, he saw the image of a true friend in Christ. The young man accepted the Lord as his Savior!"
PRAYER REQUESTS
Foreign nationals in South Africa
Many families in South Africa have been displaced or are living in fear because of a rise in attacks against foreign nationals. Click here to read more in Out of Africa, the Africa Region’s e-newsletter.
HEALTH-RELATED REQUESTS
Lindell Browning
Eurasia Reigon Missionary Lindell Browning will undergo surgery on April 27 for the treatment ofprostate cancer.
Pastor Marandi
Pastor Marandi in India underwent surgery for advanced-stage abdominal cancer last week. The surgery appears to have been successful and the doctor says Pastor Marandi should fully recover.
Lilian Tambongco
Lilian provided the following update regarding a tumor in her pituitary:
"Just had a thorough eye check up today, including eye CT Scan. My pituitary tumor has already damaged some parts of my eyes. Although my vision is still pretty good, if my tumor is not taken care of, my eyes will suffer serious damage including possible blindness.
"The next step is to go through check ups again by my endocrinologist and go back to my tumor medication, which supposedly could last for 10 years."
Lilian and her husband, Andy, serve at Sangamdong Church of the Nazarene in Seol, South Korea.
BEREAVEMENT
Andrew T.’s wife
Andrew T. is a pastor in Taiwan and a member of the Asia-Pacific Regional Advisory Council. His wife passed away in a drowning accident recently. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters.
MORE...
For more global concerns and continued requests, see the NMI Prayer Mobilization Line by clicking here or JESUS Film Harvest Partners by clicking here.
To share additional praises or prayer requests, please use the comment section below or see the Prayer Mobilization Line's Facebook page.
GMC employment opportunities
The following positions are available at the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center:
Business Center — Front Desk Receptionist
The receptionist will answer phones, greet guests, and handle other front desk tasks and clerical work as assigned.
Financial Services — Administrative Assistant
This position works under the direction of the general treasurer, primarily providing administrative and clerical support.
General Secretary’s Office — Administrative Assistant
This position will provide programming for an online registration program called C-Vent. The person in this position will fulfill a wide variety of duties and is crucial to the success of event planning for the GMC. This position will also serve as part of the General Assembly event staff. Exact duties will be assigned depending on candidates strengths, skills, and experience.
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Computer Programming Coordinator
The person in this position will lead NCM's development team in developing and maintaining NCM's Web applications, systems, and websites.
Stewardship Ministries — Copywriting Intern (Summer temporary)
This position supplements fulfillment of the constant writing needs of Stewardship Ministries for Web, social media, and print publications in pursuit of developing holistic, generous disciples. This position works with all members of the Stewardship Ministries team to create and edit copy that accurately depicts and complements the purpose of each project. In addition to copywriting, duties include customer service, social media engagement, and minimum data entry.
About
Located in Lenexa, Kansas, the Global Ministry Center is the administrative, mission, and service hub for the denomination's ministries in 159 world areas. All GMC positions report to this location. To obtain additional information, please call (913) 577-0500 and ask for Human Resources or email bsikes@nazarene.org.
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, religion, 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 theopen 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. Resumes are not necessary for entry-level positions, but they are preferred for professional level positions. Resumes may be submitted by mail.
Applying for Employment with the GMC
Application forms may be requested by calling 913-577-0500, emailing bsikes@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 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Completed applications may be mailed or emailed to the attention of the Human Resources Office.
For more information, see the GMC's Human Resources page by clicking here.
Olivet Nazarene University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies recently opened a new regional center in Indianapolis, Indiana, and began accepting enrollment for classes there in summer and fall 2015.
Programs open for enrollment are:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Business Administration
The Indianapolis center, at 7302 Woodland Drive, is Olivet’s first location in the state of Indiana. Located on the northwest side of Indianapolis near Interstate 465 and 73rd Street, the 17,000-square-foot building is home to nine classrooms, a student break room, and offices.
The university’s main campus is in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Additional Olivet sites are in Rolling Meadows and Oak Brook, Illinois; Grand Rapids and Grand Ledge, Michigan; and Hong Kong.
“As a nationally recognized university, Olivet is committed to strategic growth as part of our mission and vision,” said John C. Bowling, university president. “This expansion into Indianapolis provides opportunities for more students to benefit from Olivet’s commitment to providing education with a Christian purpose.”
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana and Olivet entered into an articulation agreement that paves the way for Ivy Tech students to continue studies at Olivet. In addition, all Ivy Tech students, employees, and alumni are eligible to receive Olivet tuition discounts for programs offered through the Indianapolis location.
As a member of the local community, Olivet continues to lay the groundwork for developing affiliations with companies and organizations throughout Indiana. To date, employees of Community Health Network, Indiana University Health, Hendricks Regional Health, The Villages, and Hamilton County are eligible to receive Olivet tuition discounts for programs offered through the Indianapolis location.
Information about graduate programs and enrollment is available at graduate.olivet.edu and 877-965-4838.[Olivet Nazarene University
Nazarene Health Ministries is beginning a new project to reach Papua New Guinea's highlands. Its Rural Health Services program will begin installing solar panels at remote clinics to provide emergency lighting and refrigeration for vaccines.
The highlands are among the most remote places on earth. Many residents can only be reached by aircraft, hours of driving over treacherous roads, or through even more hours of hiking across rugged mountain trails. For many years, regular medical care has been difficult, if not impossible.
These remote clinics, which see thousands of patients each year, are staffed by nursing officers trained at the Nazarene College of Nursing in Kudjip. This program has trained them not only in medicine, but also provided them with the spiritual and theological training necessary to be ministers of the gospel within the communities where they are living and serving.
Mesoamerica
Mexico, Mesoamerica Region
The Mesoamerica Region's Nazarene Youth International, in partnership with Nazarene Seminary of the Americas, opened two new Youth Ministry Academy centers in Mexico April 13; one in Tapachula and the other in Tuxtla Gutierrez. The centers' inaugural classes include 50 students.
Mexico South Border District Superintendent Roberto López Fajardo, Mexico Field NYI Coordinator Joshua Villatoro, and Mesoamerica NYI Coordinator Milton Gay attended the service.
“Since its inception in 2010, the NYI is investing in training and developing leaders comprehensively to guide this generation into a relationship with Christ that will last a lifetime," said Odily Díaz, NYI coordinator for the region's North Central Field. "There are already seven educational centers running, and by the end of 2015 we expect to graduate about 80 leaders who join 160 specialized in youth ministry. Soon we will be working with youth in Cuba as well. We give glory to God for the progress and growth of our youth leaders!”
To be a part of the academy or read more, visit jniregionmesoamerica.org.[Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region]
The Mesoamerica Region's Nazarene Youth International, in partnership with Nazarene Seminary of the Americas, opened two new Youth Ministry Academy centers in Mexico April 13; one in Tapachula and the other in Tuxtla Gutierrez. The centers' inaugural classes include 50 students.
Mexico South Border District Superintendent Roberto López Fajardo, Mexico Field NYI Coordinator Joshua Villatoro, and Mesoamerica NYI Coordinator Milton Gay attended the service.
“Since its inception in 2010, the NYI is investing in training and developing leaders comprehensively to guide this generation into a relationship with Christ that will last a lifetime," said Odily Díaz, NYI coordinator for the region's North Central Field. "There are already seven educational centers running, and by the end of 2015 we expect to graduate about 80 leaders who join 160 specialized in youth ministry. Soon we will be working with youth in Cuba as well. We give glory to God for the progress and growth of our youth leaders!”
To be a part of the academy or read more, visit jniregionmesoamerica.org.[Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region]
Global Ministry Center News
In MemoriamDaniel Mita Ayala, 65, of Bolivia passed away April 13. He was a pastor and district superintendent, serving at several churches in Bolivia and leading the Yungas District for four years. He is survived by his wife, María Chagua.
Paul Belt, 83, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away April 18. He was a member of the Elyria, Ohio, Community Church of the Nazarene for 50 years, serving as a board member, teacher, Sunday school superintendent, and NYPS (now NYI) president. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Culler) Belt.
Ralph Hess, 95, of Greeley, Colorado, passed away April 12. He was a retired minister, serving in Nebraska, Missouri, and Colorado. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Hess, in 2008.
Kenneth Hinman, 92, of Plattsburgh, New York, passed away April 14. He was a retired minister, serving in New York. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Hinman, in 2010.
Evelyn (Carpenter) Hockett, 81, of Winner, South Dakota, passed away April 15. She was the widow of retired minister Robert Hockett, who passed away in 1981.
Audrey Kamp, 92, of Chatsworth, California, passed away April 13. She was the widow of retired minister and chaplain Neal Kamp, who served in Illinois, North Dakota, and California. Neal Kamp passed away in 2001.
Richard Miller, 72, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away April 17. He was a retired minister, serving in New Jersey and Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Bidlack) Miller.
Carolyn Rath, 76, of Portland, Oregon, passed away April 14. She was the wife of retired minister Leo Rath, who served in Wyoming, Montana, Missouri, and Oregon.
Ralph "Leon" Seager, 91, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away April 20. He was a retired minister, serving in Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Seagar, in 2008.
Elizabeth (Zurcher) Wickland, 90, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away April 17. She was the widow of retired minister Alfred Wickland, who served in Arizona. Alfred Wickland passed away in 2011.
Faith Williams, 99, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away April 21. She was the widow of retired minister and evangelist Earl Williams, who served in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. Earl Williams passed away in 1988.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section by clicking here.
Note: Please join with us in prayer for the families who have lost loved ones. Click on names for full stories, funeral information, local online obituaries, and/or guest books (if available). To submit an entry of a minister or church leader, send to news@nazarene.org.[Compiled by NCN News]
Global praise reports and prayer requests
PRAISES
JESUS Film - Democratic Republic of the Congo
"Lambert came to see the JESUS film," said a team leader in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. "He was amazed at the miracles Jesus performed. Lambert was the first to kneel asking for prayer and accepted Christ into his heart."
JESUS Film - Sri Lanka
"I used to sacrifice animals for everything," confessed Rajah from Sri Lanka. "As I watched the JESUS film, I understood those sacrifices do nothing. But Jesus' sacrifice has changed my life!"
JESUS Film - Haiti
"His friends lead him astray," said a team leader in Haiti. "The young man was doing well financially but he ran with a bad crowd of friends. He made poor choices. After seeing the JESUS film, he saw the image of a true friend in Christ. The young man accepted the Lord as his Savior!"
PRAYER REQUESTS
Foreign nationals in South Africa
Many families in South Africa have been displaced or are living in fear because of a rise in attacks against foreign nationals. Click here to read more in Out of Africa, the Africa Region’s e-newsletter.
HEALTH-RELATED REQUESTS
Lindell Browning
Eurasia Reigon Missionary Lindell Browning will undergo surgery on April 27 for the treatment ofprostate cancer.
Pastor Marandi
Pastor Marandi in India underwent surgery for advanced-stage abdominal cancer last week. The surgery appears to have been successful and the doctor says Pastor Marandi should fully recover.
Lilian Tambongco
Lilian provided the following update regarding a tumor in her pituitary:
"Just had a thorough eye check up today, including eye CT Scan. My pituitary tumor has already damaged some parts of my eyes. Although my vision is still pretty good, if my tumor is not taken care of, my eyes will suffer serious damage including possible blindness.
"The next step is to go through check ups again by my endocrinologist and go back to my tumor medication, which supposedly could last for 10 years."
Lilian and her husband, Andy, serve at Sangamdong Church of the Nazarene in Seol, South Korea.
BEREAVEMENT
Andrew T.’s wife
Andrew T. is a pastor in Taiwan and a member of the Asia-Pacific Regional Advisory Council. His wife passed away in a drowning accident recently. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters.
MORE...
For more global concerns and continued requests, see the NMI Prayer Mobilization Line by clicking here or JESUS Film Harvest Partners by clicking here.
To share additional praises or prayer requests, please use the comment section below or see the Prayer Mobilization Line's Facebook page.
GMC employment opportunities
Business Center — Front Desk Receptionist
The receptionist will answer phones, greet guests, and handle other front desk tasks and clerical work as assigned.
Financial Services — Administrative Assistant
This position works under the direction of the general treasurer, primarily providing administrative and clerical support.
General Secretary’s Office — Administrative Assistant
This position will provide programming for an online registration program called C-Vent. The person in this position will fulfill a wide variety of duties and is crucial to the success of event planning for the GMC. This position will also serve as part of the General Assembly event staff. Exact duties will be assigned depending on candidates strengths, skills, and experience.
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Computer Programming Coordinator
The person in this position will lead NCM's development team in developing and maintaining NCM's Web applications, systems, and websites.
Stewardship Ministries — Copywriting Intern (Summer temporary)
This position supplements fulfillment of the constant writing needs of Stewardship Ministries for Web, social media, and print publications in pursuit of developing holistic, generous disciples. This position works with all members of the Stewardship Ministries team to create and edit copy that accurately depicts and complements the purpose of each project. In addition to copywriting, duties include customer service, social media engagement, and minimum data entry.
About
Located in Lenexa, Kansas, the Global Ministry Center is the administrative, mission, and service hub for the denomination's ministries in 159 world areas. All GMC positions report to this location. To obtain additional information, please call (913) 577-0500 and ask for Human Resources or email bsikes@nazarene.org.
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, religion, 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 theopen 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. Resumes are not necessary for entry-level positions, but they are preferred for professional level positions. Resumes may be submitted by mail.
Applying for Employment with the GMC
Application forms may be requested by calling 913-577-0500, emailing bsikes@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 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Completed applications may be mailed or emailed to the attention of the Human Resources Office.
For more information, see the GMC's Human Resources page by clicking here.
Collegiate News
Olivet opens location in IndianapolisIndianapolis, IndianaPrograms open for enrollment are:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Business Administration
The Indianapolis center, at 7302 Woodland Drive, is Olivet’s first location in the state of Indiana. Located on the northwest side of Indianapolis near Interstate 465 and 73rd Street, the 17,000-square-foot building is home to nine classrooms, a student break room, and offices.
The university’s main campus is in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Additional Olivet sites are in Rolling Meadows and Oak Brook, Illinois; Grand Rapids and Grand Ledge, Michigan; and Hong Kong.
“As a nationally recognized university, Olivet is committed to strategic growth as part of our mission and vision,” said John C. Bowling, university president. “This expansion into Indianapolis provides opportunities for more students to benefit from Olivet’s commitment to providing education with a Christian purpose.”
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana and Olivet entered into an articulation agreement that paves the way for Ivy Tech students to continue studies at Olivet. In addition, all Ivy Tech students, employees, and alumni are eligible to receive Olivet tuition discounts for programs offered through the Indianapolis location.
As a member of the local community, Olivet continues to lay the groundwork for developing affiliations with companies and organizations throughout Indiana. To date, employees of Community Health Network, Indiana University Health, Hendricks Regional Health, The Villages, and Hamilton County are eligible to receive Olivet tuition discounts for programs offered through the Indianapolis location.
Information about graduate programs and enrollment is available at graduate.olivet.edu and 877-965-4838.[Olivet Nazarene University
appearing in this week's NCN News.]
Senior Editor: Frank M. Moore
Managing Editor: Chad E. Schnarr
Associate Editor: Sarah A. Glass
Senior Editor: Frank M. Moore
Managing Editor: Chad E. Schnarr
Associate Editor: Sarah A. Glass
Nazarene Communications Network
17001 Prairie Star Parkway
Lenexa, Kansas 66220 United States
Voice: (913) 577-0562
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Email: ncnnews@ncnnews.com
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