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PNG creates Jiwaka North District

Papua New Guinea is a country of wild beauty and warm people, a place steeped in tradition and superstition. Tribalism and family lines invariably inform life decisions. In the midst of all of this, the Western Highland’s District Assembly again proved that the business of God’s kingdom is more
16 Nov 2016
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7.5 magnitude earthquake rocks New Zealand

Local residents survey the damage caused to State Highway One, the longest major roadway in New Zealand (Reuters photo). In the early hours of 14 November, an earthquake measuring 7.5 shook the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island and was felt as far north as Auckland on the North Island.
14 Nov 2016
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Just Water unfolds in Sri Lanka

The Justice Movement, born in July 2015 as a partnership between Nazarene Youth International and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, exists to help youth partner with churches to make an impact in the world. The group challenges students and leaders to drink water in order to become advocates for
11 Nov 2016
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Rolling toward hope: Wheelchair ministry in Tonga changes lives

One hundred fifteen wheelchairs recently rolled off a ship at the Island of Tonga, changing lives for disabled people across the island thanks to a partnership between numerous groups initiated by a Nazarene mission leader in Alabama, USA. Fred Faith, former president of Nazarene Missions
09 Nov 2016
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Relationship rekindled: A sponsorship story decades later

In the 1980s, Bettye and Jim Happeny (right) began a relationship with Sherwin Rulloda (left) when he was in 4th grade. Sherwin Rulloda was in third grade when his sponsorship through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Child Sponsorship started. Initially, a youth group helped fund his education, but
04 Nov 2016
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Churches respond as Typhoon Haima hits Philippines

Typhoon Haima (locally known as Lawin) hit the northern Philippines in the early morning hours of October 20, making it the 12th typhoon to hit the Philippines this year and the second in a week. More than two million people were affected by the typhoon and at least eight people died amidst flooding
20 Oct 2016
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Visayan Nazarene Bible College elects new president

Visayan Nazarene Bible College elected Larnie Sam A. Tabuena as its new president. Tabuena is currently assistant professor for philosophy and ethics at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theology Seminary. His educational background includes theology, philosophy, and religious education, and he holds Bachelor
13 Oct 2016
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Honorio Mateo remembered

Honorio “Norie” Mateo Sr. passed away September 27. He served the Church of the Nazarene for more than 50 years in several leadership capacities, including youth president, pastor, district superintendent, church planter, and board member of Nazarene higher educational institutions in the
29 Sep 2016
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Japan District youth discuss peace at quadrennial convention

“Peace Be With You,” the Japan District's quadrennial Nazarene Youth International Convention was held September 16 to 19 in Hiroshima, Japan. The event allowed attendees to reflect on the topic of peace from a biblical and historical perspective. Organizers were expecting a maximum of 50 attendees,
26 Sep 2016
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Philippine church destroyed in fire

A fire destroyed the Lupon Church of the Nazarene September 5 in Davao Oriental, Philippines. Mindanao East District Superintendent Nicolas Cacho reported the whole parsonage and the interior of the sanctuary were destroyed. Pastor Jessie Rosales and his wife, Whelma, were away when the fire started
08 Sep 2016
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