Missions

Hi! I am Linda, the NMI President.

You might be wondering what NMI is or means. NMI is Nazarene Missions International.

Our church is very interested in missions here in the US and around the world. We have had visits from  missionaries from the Philippines, Kevin Brunk, Miss Kimmerman from Russia, and a family from Eurasia. Each year we invite missionaries to talk to us, and sometimes show us through Power Point, slides or video what God is doing in their area from around the world.

We have a few people from our church that have become missionaries. We have Rev. John (Jack) Holstead.  For over 20 years he and his wife have brought people to Christ in Taiwan, Thailand and other countries in the South Pacific. We have another missionary, Jeff Ferryman, who is a Medical Missionary in The Ivory Coast in Africa (sent in 2003-2006).

Our church is very excited about Missions. I hope you take the time to come and visit to see what we are doing in Missions. Please look at the web site from main headquarters and the Nazarene World Missions Society to find out more!

Here are some themes that we promote.  Look at the calendar for our monthly themes:

• SPONSORED CHILD- we have a church sponsor child.  Her name is Twambazimana Clotulde.  She is a female in 6th grade.   Our support helps her attend school and buy school supplies.  "Thank you for making a difference in my life."

• ADULT and YOUTH MISSIONARY BOOKS READING PROGRAM

• LINKS - Loving, Interested Nazarenes, Knowing and Sharing

• ALABASTER- this is money that builds new churches in countries around the world.  We take this 2 times a year (Sept. and February)

• PAL PACKS- this ministry helps children recieve the required items to go to school here and abroad.

• CLOTHING DRIVE- this ministry helps those around the world to recieve clothing (from winter coats and boots to shorts and shortsleeve shirts and everything in between.  This is done once to twice a year.

• CRISIS CARE KITS- December is Compassion month in the Church of the Nazarene. The Board of General Superintendents designated Compassion Sunday to encourage a spirit of compassion and personal involvement among Nazarenes everywhere.

• FURLOUGH FUND- is used for special remembrances for our NE District Missionaries.

• BREAD FOR THE WORLD - During the time of harvest each fall, October 24th, churches around the country celebrate God’s bountiful love in Jesus Christ and take the opportunity to remember our brothers and sisters in need.

• HOLINESS TODAY MAGAZINE - Do you receive the Church of the Nazarene Magazine "Holiness Today"? Want a sample of the articles. Take a look here to see what our church leaders think and how they respond to today's issues. Click the link to read the current issue.

• COMPASSIONATE MINISTRIES  - In 1984, the Church of the Nazarene General Board instituted Nazarene Compassionate Ministries to meet the physical, emotional, relational intellectual and spiritual needs of the world. The Nazarene Compassionate Ministries coordinator on the district NMI and/or local NMI council offers encouragement of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries worldwide through prayer support, and information.

• CHRISTMAS FUND FOR LINKS- This money covers a gift plus the cost of Holiness Today, Mission Connection, Come Ye Apart, Day to Day Appointment Book for all the missionaries.

• PRAYER MOBILIZATION LINE - for Prayers and Praises from all over in the Chruch of the Nazarene.

• GLOBAL GLIMPSES: Here is where you will find our what is happening around the world in the Church of the Nazarene.  Like Sudan - Formerly called Creative Access Area #6, Sudan may now be referred to by name. Country information is available on the NMI Global Information Network.

• TOOLS FOR MINISTRY (PASTORS)- This is to equip ministers with the books they need to do their job properly (preaching, teaching, and training those in Christ).

• We do much more than what is written  We have a monthly emphasis.  If you would like more information, go to the calendar to see what we do monthly.

Check out some of our Work & Witness trips