E-Tidings Volume 2, Issue 9 November 2002
In this Issue:
- From the District Superintendent:
- News From Around Our Great District
- Cornerstone Church Dedicates New Facility
- Top 10 Churches for AM Worship Attendance in October 2002
- Top 10 Churches for Increase in AM Worship Attendance *
- Eastside Mission serves Thanksgiving Dinner
- Nazarene Bible College Classes for Winter Semester
- About E-Tidings
From the District Superintendent:
Identity theft is all over the news these days. The way I understand it is done is that with a few pieces of vital information, a crook can charge on your credit card, make withdrawals from your bank account, and even steal your social security check. Isn't it interesting that we've have never heard of anyone stealing a person's identity and paying their bills or adding money to a bank account. Or have we?When Jesus came to this earth, he assumed the identity of humanity. This was not for His good, but for the benefit of mankind. The Bible says:
"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross!" Philippians 2:5-8 NIV
As we celebrate Thanksgiving and begin the Christmas season, let's remember to thank God for His Son Jesus Christ. Jesus took the identity of humanity and because He did, we have the hope of eternal life. I can't think of anything for which I am more thankful.
Marilyn and I want to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Steve Anthony
News From Around Our Great District
Rev. Mike Bright, pastor at Troy Church, has resigned to accept an appointment to pastor the Flat Rock Church. His first Sunday at Flat Rock was Nov. 24th.Dr. Anthony has appointed Rev. Dennis Wegner as interim pastor at Troy Church. Dennis is currently the Minister of Music at Warren Woods. His first Sunday was November 24th.
Our district NYI President Rev. Jeff Haynes has resigned effective November 5th to devote full time to his growing congregation at Lake Community Church. According to the new constitution approved at the last General Convention, the district vice president automatically assumes this position until the next district convention. Therefore our new district NYI President is Rev. Greg Boisture, associate pastor at Bethel Church. Thank you Jeff for your good and faithful leadership. Let's all get behind Greg as he leads our youth during these days.
The Great Commission Committee and the District Advisory Board have approved the starting of the New Heights Church. This church plant is being sponsored by the Metropolitan Church under the leadership of Rev. Kevin Harris. Metropolitan's associate pastor, Rev. Chad Oyer will be the church planter. The New Heights Church will be located in Macomb county near M-59.
Rev. Vera Davis has been appointed interim pastor of the Every Word Ministry Church in Detroit.
Lois Blank, mother of Rev. Daryl Blank sends the following card on behalf of here husband who was in the hospital with the West Nile Virus: "Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!! For all your prayers, love, and cards. God did a miracle and spared Bernard's life. He is home and doing well. He still needs a few weeks of therapy. We love you all and again Thank You so much for your prayers. - Lois Blank"
We have also received a very nice thank you from Rev. Marshall & Rachel Ruddle (youth pastor at Rochester Church). "Thank you for your constant prayers. We feel so blessed to be doing ministry on the Eastern Michigan District. We did not expect the offerings that were taken for us, but we are very thankful. Thank you so much for caring so much!"
Please pray for Ruthie Roe's (wife of Adrian Madison Pastor David Roe) mother. She is very sick in Toledo area.
This Sunday,Dec. 1st, the Ellington Church will be dedicating their new facility. Everyone is invited to attend at 3 PM. The church is located at the corner of M-81 and Lazell Rd. half way between Caro and Cass City.
Rev. Steve and Pat Woodbury have accepted the pastorate of Harvest Community Church in Lincoln Park. They are coming to us from the Salvation Army. They were both ordained officers in the Army and will be co-pastoring this church. Their first Sunday was November 24th.
The Flint Eastside Mission will be having a "Christmas is for Kids" dinner on Thursday. December 5th from 5-7PM at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 4323 Davison Rd., Burton. The cost is $7.00 for adults and $3.50 for 10 and under. Everyone is invited.
Dr. Anthony has appointed Rev. Mike Morris interim pastor at East Flint Church.
Cornerstone Church Dedicates New Facility
For over 20 years the Pinegrove Church of the Nazarene met in the Washington Elementary School on VanDyke in Washington, MI. The former Auburn Road congregation had almost given up hope of ever having a church building of their own. On November 10th the congregation saw their dream become reality. They now occupy the former Sterling Heights Nazarene property. Much work has been done by Pastor Ken Brier and his people to ready the facility for this important day. With over 100 in attendance, Dr. Stephen Anthony preached and the people celebrated with a balloon launch. A fellowship followed the service in the newly decorated multi purpose room.Top 10 Churches for AM Worship Attendance in October 2002
Remember: For complete statistics for every church and every month since Sept 2001, visit www.emdnaz.org and click on Sunday School, View Statistics.- Flint Central 1302
- Richfield 799
- Warren Woods 736
- Detroit First 522
- Howell 477
- Flint East 428
- Adrian First 404
- Brighton 397
- Plymouth 357
- Williams Lake 341
- Flint Central (+107)
- Richfield (+ 81)
- Lake Community (+ 47)
- Adrian First (+ 42)
- Bedford (+ 41)
- Brighton (+ 41)
- Ellington (+ 30)
- Plymouth (+ 27)
- Vassar ( +26 )
- Detroit New Hope ( +25 )