E-Tidings April 2007

E-Tidings April 2007
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News From Around Our Great District
Dr. Stephen T. Anthony
District Superintendent


From the District Superintendent

We have come to a place in our world where we think everything has to be new and clever. Yet some of the best things are those that have stood the test of time. With all of new worship styles and choruses that have become the norm in so many churches today, no one has been able to improve on the story of Easter. Easter is what makes the church’s message unique. It is simply that Christ is risen from the dead and because He lives, we will live also for eternity. It is as new and exciting to hear the words today as it was when these words were first spoken;

“Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen…”   
Luke 24:5-6 (KJV)

Marilyn and I want to wish you and your family a very Happy Easter. We join you in celebrating the Good News of the resurrection of our Savior and soon coming King.

Dr. Stephen T. Anthony

   1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: 5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. 8 And they remembered his words, 9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. 11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. 12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.

Luke 24:1-12 (KJV)

NMI Convention and District Assembly

Dr. Nina GunterNMI Convention and District Assembly held at:

Detroit First Church of the Nazarene
21260 Haggerty Rd.
Northville, MI 48167

Phone: 248-348-7600

Information on Hotels, Restaurants, and Map to Church visit: www.dfcnazarene.org

NMI Convention

Sunday, April 22 – 6PM
Monday, April 23 8:30 AM to 5 PM

District Assembly

Dr. Nina Gunter - General Superintendent

Monday, April 23 – 7PM
Ministry Celebration & Ordination Service

Tuesday, April 24 – 8:30 AM to 5PM
Business Session
(Lunch will be served at the church for all delegates and guests)

District News

Baby News: Brandon Michael Graham was born March 21, 2007 weighing 7 lbs., 12 oz and measuring 20.5 " long. Brandon was born to Rev. Michael Graham and his wife. Michael Graham is the youth pastor at Adrian 1st Church.

Hometown Heroes: A new segment on ABC12 News called "Hometown Heroes" recently honored Flint Eastside Mission founders Rev. Bill and Barb Burdine! A special thanks to WJRT TV12 for making this video clip available to the Flint Eastside Mission. Click here to watch the video courtesy WJRT-TV12 and flinteastsidemission.org.

Prayer Needs: Please pray for the Cattane family after the loss of their Rev. Bob Cattane's father, Robert Cattane. Mr Cattane died on March 27 as a result of a fire in his home. Rev. Bob Cattane is the pastor of our Flint New Life church.

Williams Lake Church Presents: The Victor
For the 12th year, Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene in Waterford is presenting the powerful Easter drama, The Victor. Information about this year's performances of the Victor is available in the announcement flyer. We encourage you to attend this event and invite friends, both Christian and non-Christian. It will change their lives! Please note that due to the large audiences from previous years, the Victor will be held this year at:

The Kettering Performing Arts Center
2800 Kettering Drive
Waterford, MI

Dates/Times:

  • Good Friday, April 6th at 7:00 pm
  • Saturday, April 7th at 7:00 pm

Tickets are FREE!



District Missions Update
Reta Steely
District NMI President

ATTENTION ONE AND ALL: We are again collecting Crisis Care Kits and School pal kits at NMI Convention on April 22 and 23. A large trailer behind a van will be located outside the front doors of the Detroit First church. Please be prepared to pay $5.00 per banana box to Diane Witt-Kingsbury upon placking the kits in the trailer.

President's meet with Nazarene Publishing House at 8:30 to place orders for the coming year.

International Prayer Luncheon- 12:00- 1:15
Mexican = Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Tomales, Tacos With a sweet dessert
Switzerland = Swiss Steak, potatoes, veggie and dessert

Sunday Evening NMI Theme Presentation: 5:55 PM at Detroit First Church of the Nazarene. Guest Missionary N. Sawatsky to Switzerland. Theme Presentation by Dr. Nina Gunter.
Special music, Awards, Stick Ministry.

Presidents: Don't forget to bring your puzzle piece decorated with missions and your church name.

Questions call me: Reta

 

District Youth Update
Eric Skelton
District NYI President & Administrative Coordinator

2007 Nazarene Night To Remember

Night To Remember is a one-of-a-kind event for teens in Senior high held at the beautiful, historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. The Night to Remember Web site has everything youth pastors and leaders need to help spread the word about this event. All NTR permission slips and promotional materials are available there for download.  Visit the Night to Remember Web Site -->

 

Flint Eastside Mission Update
Rev. Bill and Barb Burdine
Founders

Flint Eastside Mission LogoGod is so good! The fundraising dinner held at Asbury United Methodist Church was a big success. Thanks to all of those that attended! All proceeds raised will go to the cost of providing dinner and Easter baskets to the folks around Eastside Mission. We're still collecting Easter baskets, candy, new stuffed animals, hams for this great event. If you are interested in helping with serving the dinner, please be at the Mission by 10:30 am, Saturday April 7. Dinner will be served from 11 am - 12:30 PM.

April promises to be a very busy month at ESM. With the Easter dinner on the 7th, and District Assembly being April 23-24, our heads are already spinning! Come by and see us at the booth that will be set up at Assembly - we'd LOVE to meet you!

God Bless!

Sammi Justice
Director of Publicity
www.flinteastsidemission.org

 

District PrimeTime Ministries Update
Rev. Charles Bledsoe
District PrimeTime Ministries Director

PrimeTime Luncheon at South Flint Church
South Flint Church of the Nazarene will be hosting a District PrimeTime Luncheon on Saturday, April 28th at 12 noon. This will be the third and final PrimeTime Luncheon taking place across the district in April. This year's theme is "Keeping the Victory." Special guest speaker will be Rev. Robert McFarlane of the Allen Park Church. Cost will be $9 per person. The luncheon is open to anyone on the district who would like to attend. We are asking that you please contact the church office at 810-742-6061 to make your reservation BY NO LATER THAN Saturday, April 14th. For more information, please contact Carol Blakemore at 810-743-3531. South Flint Church of the Nazarene is located at 4075 E. Atherton Rd., Burton, MI 48519.