SWO NYI News and Information
Kyle Jackson, SWO NYI President
For updated information visit http://www.swonaz.org/youth.
“Incarnate the love of Christ” …
I could not state it any clearer than author Adele Ahlberg Calhoun.
“The Son of God came to earth and took on flesh (was incarnate) to show us the face of God’s love. While on earth Jesus called his followers to incarnate this show-and-tell love in their own bodies. With the love of Jesus resident within us our capacity to love grows, Love always gives birth to more love. It is not a depletable quantity but an eternal quality of God…” As we celebrate Thanksgiving and the upcoming Christmas Season let us remember that Christ was made in our image, let us labour to be made in his.
Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to all ~ Kyle
NYI TEEN QUIZZING SCHEDULE 2009-2010
November 7 – Tri-State Tournament Quiz-Off; 1 Corinthians 1-13
November 20-21 – Mount Vernon (Tri-State Quiz); 1 Corinthians 1-13
December 5 – Miamisburg (Senior Recognition); 1 Corinthians 1-15
January 9 – West Carrollton (Tournament of Champions); 1 Corinthians 1-16, 2 Corinthians 1-3
February 6 – Dayton First (Qualification Rd 1/Local Team Championship); 1 Corinthians 1-16, 2 Corinthians 1-9
March 6 – West Chester (District Qualification, Round 2, Local Team Championship); All
March 21 – Living Hope (Top 20 Quiz Off)
May 6-8 – Mount Vernon/Lakeholm (Regional Championship Quiz)
SWO Children’s Quizzing Schedule & Information
CHILDREN’S QUIZZING 2009-2010
SWO District Quiz Director: Rick Current
October 10 — Quiz #1 – North Zone (Xenia); South Zone (Monroe)
November 21 — Quiz #2 – North Zone (Beavercreek); South Zone (Springdale)
January 23 — Quiz #3 – North Zone (West Carrollton); South Zone (Crossroads)
February 20 — Quiz #4 – North Zone (Vandalia); South Zone (Tri-County)
March 20 — District Finals – Parkview
May 1 — Regional Quiz: Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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Catching up…
There have been a few changes for the Southwestern Ohio District over the past several months; looks like we may have a bit of catching up to do regarding news and information. First, we are very excited to share with you the new website design and online newsletter. We collectively thank Kelly Mott for all her work and effort she has put into creating such an incredible tool for communicating.
Let’s backtrack for a moment in time…
Camp Meeting was held June 15-21, 2009, with Evangelists Michael Benson and Timothy Hancock; Song Evangelist, Brian Allen; Bible Study, Mark Atherton. Family service was held on Friday evening. It is not too early to mark you calendars now for Camp Meeting 2010, June 14-20, with Norman Moore, Troy Martin, and song evangelist yet to be determined.
General Assembly June 25 marked the One Hearts Many Hands (NYI) ministry in Orlando, continuing on with Missions and then General Assembly where celebrations, worshipping, as well as conducting business took place at the 27th General Assembly in Orlando Florida. Below you will find the updated and complete list of the General Superintendents for the Church of the Nazarene.
SWO Delegates to the GA
Back Row (left to right) Mark Atherton, Lester Ferguson, Doug Van Nest, Bob Mahaffey, Rick Harvey, Chuck Hail.; Front Row (left to right) Marshall Duke, Sue Call, Donna Ward, Chriss Cox
The Assembly delegates met with their assigned committees Saturday, June 27. Resolutions varied and were discussed and voted upon, and then the regional delegates went into caucus for elections of representatives to various committee and boards; a full day of business.
A service was held each evening with our general superintendents speaking, we worshipped in song and lifted up the glorious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What an incredible morning it was on Sunday, June 28, more than 22, 000 Nazarenes gathered together for worship, communion was served and the retiring general superintendents were honored for their years of service. If you have not had the opportunity to view or listen to the reports and or services from General Assembly you can visit nazarene.org website and catch up on what you missed.
Here is a complete updated list of the General Superintendents for the Church of the Nazarene.
Dr. Eugénio R. Duarte
Dr. David W. Graves
Dr. Jesse C. Middendorf
Dr. Jerry D. Porter
Dr. Stan A. Toler
Dr. J. K. Warrick
Ministers’ and Spouses’ Worship Service
Worship in spirit and in truth…
SWO Ministers’ and Spouses’ Worship Service
Amelia Church of the Nazarene
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
7:00 PM
Music: Mark Owen
Sharing the Word: Doug Van Nest
Clergy Appreciation
Clergy Appreciation Month
October is the nationally recognized month for clergy appreciation. Last year most of our churches honored their pastor and staff and their families in tangible ways. We encourage each church to honor their ministerial staff with a fresh touch from the Lord through demonstrations of thanks and appreciation this year.
NMI Missionary Tour
Cynthia Church, SWO NMI District President
Oct. 11-18, 2009
David and Lisa Johnson, Madagascar
Sunday, October 11 am Eaton
Sunday, October 11 pm West Chester
Monday, October 12 SE Zone Rally – Sardinia
Tuesday, October 13 NW Zone Rally –Beavercreek
Wednesday, October 14 New Richmond
Thursday, October 15 NE Zone Rally – Countryside
Friday, October 16 SW Zone Rally – Fairfield
Saturday, October 17 Teen Event (TBA)
Sunday, October 18 am Felicity pm Cincinnati Victory
All Zone rallies begin at 7:00 pm.
Encourage your children and youth to attend. With the Johnsons serving in Madagascar, this is a great opportunity to use a ZOO theme and involve your children!
District Assembly 2009
The 50th Anniversary for the Southwestern Ohio District took place July 16-17, 2009 with General Superintendent, Nina Gunter presiding. To briefly give you a summary of the outcome:
- Dr. Douglas J. Van Nest was voted to serve the Southwestern Ohio District for 4 years as the District Superintendent.
- District Advisory Board Members: Elders: Paul Crisp, Chad Current, Rick Harvey, Bob Mahaffey, Donna Ward, Keven Wentworth; Laypersons: Sue Call, Bob Delong, Peggy Ferguson, Paul Randall, David Beam, Jeff Westerman.
The 51st District Assembly 2010 will take place at Cincinnati Springdale Church of the Nazarene, with Dr. Jesse Middendorf as presiding General Superintendent.
2009 Ordinands
Newly Licensed Ministers
