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NCN Global News Summary Volume 1128 July 15, 2011
New law means drastic changes for Nazarene work in Hungary
Nazarenes in Hungary ask the Church worldwide to pray with them regarding legislation that no longer recognizes the denomination as a church in Hungary. read more

Change evident as NYC 2011 concludes
After years of planning and praying, Nazarene Youth Conference 2011 is over. read more

NYC students go above and beyond with Bundles of Hope
Nazarene youth participating in the Bundles of Hope project during Nazarene Youth Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, left leaders from Neighborhood Place and the city of Louisville in shock at how much the students "over-delivered" on the project. Bundles of Hope benefits babies and children by providing childcare supplies. read more

Ambrose president resigns; Nazarene named acting president
Ambrose University College announced Howard Wilson resigned as president of the school, effective July 8. read more

NCAA accepts three Nazarene universities into membership
The NCAA accepted 10 schools into NCAA Division II membership Monday, and three were Nazarene. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Africa
Nazarenes in the News
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In the news this week: Nazarene woman claims perfect Sunday school attendance for 47 years... Ordained elder and chaplain shares what it's like inside a Civil War reenactment... Nazarene youth group helps family recover items lost in a tornado... Nazarene woman lends sympathetic ear, helps members of military serving overseas... Thieves target North Carolina Nazarene church... Nazarene church to close in Philadelphia suburb after 64 years of service... Iowa church participates in the Kids Against Hunger campaign... Bahamas Nazarene will compete in the 16th annual Miss Gospel Bahamas Pageant. read more


Asia-Pacific
Korea Food for the Hungry, APNTS partner to help alleviate Dengue in urban-poor communities
Dengue Fever and Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever are serious mosquito-borne infections that can lead to a flu-like illness and even death. read more


Eurasia
Nepalese Nazarenes train for community development
Although Nepal draws adventurers and trekkers from around the globe, its landscape is inhospitable to traditional agriculture, making it one of the poorest countries in South Asia. read more


Mesoamerica
GMC Flags of the Nations: Aruba
Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Aruba, Mesoamerica Region. read more


USA/Canada
Graves presents NYC crowd with opportunity of a lifetime
Throughout the week of Nazarene Youth Conference 2011, students, sponsors, and even the venue staff at Louisville's KFC Yum! Center journeyed through A World Unbroken. On Sunday, July 10, about 6,300 people gathered for church at the center for the conference's final event. read more


Matlock makes his mark at NYC 2011
Mark Matlock challenged students Saturday at the night session of Nazarene Youth Conference 2011 - A World Unbroken to bring Jesus to their communities after they leave Louisville, Kentucky. read more


Nazarene pastor challenges youth to 'see a Savior who profoundly changes everything'
Nazarene pastor Stuart Williams delivered an unforgettable message Friday night at Nazarene Youth Conference 2011 under the theme Satisfied. read more


Artist turns graffiti into 'Godfitti'
As a youth, Stephen Arapahoe funneled his problems at home and his worries associated with life on the streets through his artistic talent, although some view his chosen art form, graffiti, as criminal. read more


Brooklyn Lindsey shares message of living in God's presence
If not for the dramatic music accompanying sand choreographer Joe Castillo during his performance, you could hear a pin drop. read more


Prairie Lakes District, NCM seek volunteers for flood recovery
As water from the Souris River recedes in Minot, North Dakota, work begins on restoring homes, businesses, and churches damaged in the flood. read more


Moving Ministers: June 2011
Compiled by the General Secretary's Office, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. read more


Global Ministry Center News

In Memoriam
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who have recently gone home to be with the Lord. Notices were received July 11-15, 2011. read more


Global praise reports and prayer requests
This week's praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International, JESUS Film Harvest Partners, and NCN News. read more


Resources

NNU professors author new book
In their new book Spiritual Formation: A Wesleyan Paradigm, Northwest Nazarene University professors and authors Diane Leclerc and Mark Maddix, along with their colleagues, address the significance of understanding Christian spiritual formation and the role it plays in developing persons into Christ-likeness. read more


Collegiate News

Benefiel back home at Point Loma
Ron Benefiel accepted his election by the faculty as dean of Point Loma Nazarene University's School of Theology and Christian Ministry, effective July 1. read more


ENC Fund surpasses goal
Alumni and friends helped the Eastern Nazarene College Fund surpass its fiscal year goal. read more


MNU donates computers to Joplin relief effort
MidAmerica Nazarene University donated 22 computers to ArtsTech KC in an effort to help the organization collect and refurbish computers for Joplin area tornado victims. read more


Tour OKC Museum of Art with MidAmerica professors
MidAmerica Nazarene University extends an open invitation to see one of the world's largest private collections of rare biblical texts and artifacts with MNU Christian Ministry and Formation professors Randy Cloud and Jim Edlin July 22-23. Passages, the worldwide traveling exhibition, premiered at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art in May. read more


Point Loma professors present work at Christian Business Faculty Association Conference
Point Loma Nazarene University was well-represented at the recent Christian Business Faculty Association annual conference at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, Ohio. read more


Trevecca recognized for storm preparedness efforts
As far as the National Weather Service is concerned, Trevecca Nazarene University is "StormReady." read more


NCN Sports

Trevecca selects new athletic director
Trevecca Nazarene University selected Mark Elliott as its new director of athletics. read more



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