NMI March/April News
Haiti Response
All Alabaster funds given this year above the total amount Nazarenes gave for Alabaster last year will be allocated to restore and construct new Haitian Nazarene properties. NCM informed NMI that Haitian’s most pressing needs are for items such as toiletries, shoes, medical supplies, food, equipment, and shelter. Churches can purchase these items online as follows:
1. Login to http://astore.amazon.com/olivknolparec-20
2. When asked for the “Ship To” address, send to the following address: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Church of the Nazarene—Haiti Earthquake Relief Obed Santiesteban
310 E. 5th St., Hialeah, FL 33010
3. Please do not send Crisis Care Kits to this address. Send CCK to Pennsylvania.
We pray that multiplied thousands of people in Haiti will come to Christ as a direct result of Christian care and witness during coming years of recovery and rehabilitation. NMI has an amazing opportunity to respond in praying, discipling, giving, and educating.
Easter Offering
Easter Offering resources for promoting the World Evangelism Fund—and specifically for the Easter Offering—have been designed for local churches by Stewardship Ministries and Nazarene Missions International. They are posted on the Nazarene Media Library (www.nazarenemedialibrary.org) and are available for free download.
Use these coordinated resources to promote the Easter Offering in your Church of the Nazarene:
- Three video segments—Go to Media Library and search using the keywords—”Fili Chambo,” “Liliana Radi,” and “Dwight Rich.”
- Bulletin inserts
- World Evangelism Fund flyer
- World Evangelism Fund PowerPoint
- Stewardship Ministries
Chile News via NCM.org
The church in Hualpén withstood the earthquake without major damage. The members of the church are well except for minor damage to their homes. We do not have news from the rest of the pastors. The electric service has not yet been reestablished in Concepcion, Talcahuano, and other southern cities and there is either no or very bad phone service.
We know that Pastor Juan Badilla reported that they were okay. Pastor Alfredo Veloso was in Romeral with his brother and is well, but we know nothing of his wife Francisca. At this time we know nothing of the rest of the pastors of Concepción, Viña and Valparaiso. Even though we have been insistently trying to communicate with them, it has not been possible.
The television shows that the main need is water. Water service has been suspended because of ruptures in the distribution networks. People are getting water by tanker trucks, but not enough. People are also without food which is causing a scene of desperation and looting of supermarkets in the city.
We are praying that the response of the government and private organizations will increase in quantity and efficiency to prevent further collateral damage and chaos that many are using to steal and pillage.
The Radi’s On the Road in Southwestern Ohio
Official Bio - Carlos and Robin Radi are global missionaries for the Church of the Nazarene, serving in Argentina.
Carlos attended the Nazarene Seminary in Argentina for three years. He received the contractor’s degree at Colegio Republica de Paraguay in Argentina. Robin received a B.A. from Southern Nazarene University in elementary education with a minor in Spanish.
Prior to their appointment, Carlos served 11 years in evangelism and construction in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uraguay, and Brazil. Robin served on the Young Life staff and as a volunteer in New Zealand. She also taught missionary kids in Argentina. Carlos and Robin both served as hurricane relief Work and Witness coordinators in the Dominican Republic. Upon completing the reconstruction, they served in Guatemala as missions coordinators for the Mexico and Central American Region.
The Radis now serve in at the Regional Office for the South American Region in Argentina. Carlos is the Regional Coordinator for Evangelism and Jesus Film Ministries, as well as the Regional Candidate Coordinator. Robin is the Regional Sunday School Coordinator.
Unofficial Word
This is a dynamic couple. You will experience listening through a translator as Robin translates for her husband. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to hear from a non-North American missionary who comes to us from a part of the world where God is doing great and mighty things!
Schedule
Sunday, April 18 AM – Carthage Church (English) Fairpark and 65th St., Cincinnati, OH 513-242-2720
Sunday, April 18 PM – Harrison Church 249 Sunset Ave. Harrison, OH 513-367-9727
Monday, April 19 7 PM – Amelia Church (SE) 1295 W. Ohio Pike, Amelia, OH 513-753-9446
Tuesday, April 20 7 PM – Hillsboro Church (NE) 8230 U.S. 50 East, Hillsboro, OH 937-393-3545
Wednesday, April 21 7 PM – Living Hope (NW) 1150 West Spring Valley Road, Springboro 937-433-2733
Saturday, April 24 6PM – Bethesda Iglesia Fairpark and 65th St., Cincinnati, OH 513-242-2720
Sunday, April 25 NYI Praise Rally 6PM – Location TBD
Chris Bean at UC
Chris Bean is our district “missionary” to the University of Cincinnati campus. The SWO District along with the CCO (a campus ministry organization) have assigned Chris to this exciting ministry of reaching and discipling college students on our district.
For more information about Chris’ ministry including ways to financially support this ministry, visit www.chrisbean.info. 
SWO Primetime News
SWO NAZARENE PRIME TIME RETREAT – MAY 10-12, 2010 (Mon.-Wed)
Holiday Celebrations
Good news regarding the upcoming District Prime Time Retreat! The registration deadline has been extended; must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, April 28 (only a couple weeks away). This is a firm deadline. The retreat is less than 4 weeks away! Please help us spread the word in your church and to all your Prime Timers, May 10-11-12 at Higher Ground.
If you need a registration form or have questions, email Bob & Carolyn Vogelmann at BVogelmann@woh.rr.com or phone them at 937.280.3426 or simply click on the registration below.
Higher Ground Conference & Retreat Center
3820 Logan Creek Ln., W. Harrison, IN 47060 (812-637-3777)
Click here for reservation form
COME AND PARTY WITH US!
2 nights’ lodging
5 full meals
4 worship times
New! Golf scramble, craft class, small group Bible study, food demo & more
New! Fun auction (Bring cash)
New! Give aways and more
New! Dinner & Evening Worship Package
FULL RETREAT
$100 each person if sharing a room
$120 for only one person to a room
registration 2-5p in lower lodge. Dinner 5:30P
NEW! DINNER & EVENING WORSHIP COMBO PACKAGE
(Open to anyone unable to attend the full retreat)
Cost: Only $12 per person each meal.
(includes modest honorarium.)
Check in time: 5:00 pm in the dining room (meal at 5:30p & evening service at 7:00p)
Full details on required registration sheet.
Make all checks payable to: Higher Ground Conference & Retreat Center.
All reservations must be postmarked by: April 10 (Sat.) You will receive acknowledgement of registration.
Mail registration with check to:
Rev. Bob Vogelmann * 451 Poplar Grove Dr. * Vandalia, OH 45377
Email: BVogelmann@woh.rr.com
Or Vandalia Nazarene Church (937)890-1841
NMI Missions Day at the Zoo
Nazarene Missions Day at the Zoo – May 15, 2010 A fun day at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens is planned for the family with a Missions Emphasis. Lunch is planned (12:00 noon) at the Indoor Safari Lodge with Global Missionaries from the Church of the Nazarene, Greg and Terri Taylor who are currently serving in the Philippine Islands as our guest speakers. Lunch in the Indoor Safari is reserved for Nazarenes at noon; you may bring your own lunch or purchase lunch at the park.
Cost:
FREE Ages 2 and under
$6.00 Ages 2-12
$8.00 Adults
$6.00 Seniors 62 and over
$4.00 Parking
For these special Nazarene rates for admission and parking you must purchase your tickets and parking pass online at: http://tickets.cincinnatizoo.org. Enter your “store” name as Nazarene. You will be able to purchase and print your tickets there. Plan to bring your children to the zoo and experience the thrill of a safari as well as enjoy our special Missionary speakers as they challenge our children to be all that God wants them to be. ~ Sabrina Westerman, Children’s Missons (937) 833-2332
FYI – Greg and Terri Taylor are Global Missionaries for the Church of the Nazarene and have lived in the Phillipines since 1998. The Taylors’ began their missions career as Nazarenes in Volunteer Service to Guatemala before receiving their current assignment.
The Taylor family is from Salem, Oregon, where they are members of South Salem Church of the Nazarene. They are both originally from Oregon.
Greg and Terri are currently serving in the Asia-Pacific Regional Office as Regional Coordinator for Partnerships. The Taylor’s work includes all fields of the vast region of Asia and the Pacific Islands including Australia-New Zealand, Melanesia, South Pacific, SeaLands, Southeast Asia, China Ministries, Philippines and Micronesia. They are also involved with Work and Witness for the Philippine Islands. Terri is a full-time Mom and enjoys serving in hospitality roles for region and field.
The Taylor’s have two children, a daughter, Jordan who is a freshman at Trevecca Nazarene University (Nashville); and a son, Zachary, who is a Freshman at Faith Academy (Manila).
Prime Time 2010
NATIONAL PRIME TIME BRANSON RETREAT – MARCH 23-26
A great retreat in the Ozark Mountains of southwest Missouri at Chateau on the Lake Resort and Convention Center. Cost: Single Occupancy $525, Double Occupancy $350
Registration deadline is March 1 (http://primetime.nazarene.org)
For more information call 877-240-2417
REGIONAL FESTIVAL OF JOY - APRIL 29
A day of celebration and entertainment (including lunch), honoring our senior adults. Held at MVNU.
Cost: Approx. $20
SWO DISTRICT PRIME TIME RETREAT- MAY 10-12
Theme: “Celebrations”
Featuring Lenny & Joy Wisehart, song evangelists
Held at Higher Ground Conference & Retreat Center
Bob & Carolyn Vogelmann
SWO Prime Time Directors
937.280.3426
BVogelmann@woh.rr.com
http://www.nazarene.org/ministries/ssm/adult/primetime/display.aspx