Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0741October 12, 2007
Leader of The Salvation Army in Pakistan murdered
Colonel Bo Brekke, The Salvation Army’s Territorial Commander of the Pakistan Territory, was shot and killed on Thursday, September 27. read more

Haitian flood victims receive Crisis Care Kits
Over the last two weeks, consistent and heavy rains have fallen over Southern Haiti, killing 6 and forcing 400 from their homes. (Slideshow) read more

Two West Coast churches celebrating centennials
Two Nazarene churches on the West Coast of the U.S. are currently celebrating 100 years of existence. NCN News will continue to highlight the 100-year commemorations of churches as the denomination approaches its official Centennial Celebration on October 5, 2008. (Slideshow) read more

Toronto church to get televised makeover
Divine Restoration, a television program airing on VisionTV in Canada, is a design/makeover show like many others on television, with one exception—they make over churches. read more

NCM Philippines brings hope to the suffering community of St. Bernard
Following a 2006 mudslide in St. Bernard, Philippines, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries has launched the St. Bernard Child Development Project to further the ministry begun by the Eastern Visayas District. (Slideshow) read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Global News

Southern Ghana Nazarenes send aid to “family” in northern Ghana
The churches in the southern part of Ghana have collected clothing items to send to their “family” in the north. read more

First worship service celebrated in Roraima, Northern Brazil
Through many evangelical strategies, including the JESUS Film, the Church of the Nazarene is seeing expansive growth in the Amazon. read more

World Mission Broadcast-South America expands in Colombia and Venezuela
COICOM, an international Latin America Christian Communicators Organization, held its annual conference in Cartagena, Colombia, September 19-23. Those involved in Nazarene television and radio ministries were in attendance. (Slideshow) read more

USA/Canada News

Anaheim DS released from hospital
Anaheim District Superintendent Ray L. Doane experienced a minor heart attack Monday evening, October 1. After a week in the hospital, including several days in CCU, Doane is at home resting. read more

Ethelyn Ulmet, wife of former Kentucky DS, passes away
Ethelyn Udell Ulmet, wife of former Kentucky District Superintendent Aleck G. Ulmet, passed away Friday evening, October 5. She was 85. Aleck and Ethelyn ministered in the Church of the Nazarene for more than 50 years. read more

Collegiate News

Foundation gift presented to PLNU for Smee Hall
As part of the university's capital campaign, it was recently announced that PLNU has received a $200,000 gift toward the construction of Smee Hall, the new facility that will house the Department of Theology and Christian Ministry and the Center for Pastoral Leadership. read more

SNU receives McNair Scholars Program Grant
Southern Nazarene University announces funding of the new McNair Scholars Program, designed to assist eligible SNU undergraduates in building the skills and confidence required to pursue a doctoral degree. read more

NCN Sports

NCN Sports Week: October 5—11
A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics. read more


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