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March 2010
In This Issue:
News From Around Our Great District Dr. Stephen T. Anthony
District Superintendent

News from Around the District

Item Haiti Updates

You may have noticed some news here on the EMD website about the crisis in Haiti. The General Church of the Nazarene is heavily involved in relief efforts after that nation was devastated by an earthquake last week.  We want to let you know that we are committed to supporting the efforts of the Church of the Nazarene in sending aid and assistance to the people of Haiti. You may donate online at our Nazarene Compassionate Ministries website (http://www.ncm.org) and your giving is eligable for credit by your church as a 10% giving donation for Missions.

Item 2010 Camp Dates

2010 Camp dates are now available on the campground website at www.watersedgecamporg, as well as information regarding camp meeting. The following dates are for 2010:

2010 Summer Camp Schedule

June 27 - July 2 Senior High (For Students who have Completed Grades 9-12)

July 7 - July 9 Primary (For Students who have Completed Grades 1-2)

July 11 - July 16 Pre-Teen (For Students who have Completed Grades 5-6)

July 16 - 25 Camp Meeting (All Ages!)

July 25 - July 30 Junior High (For Students who have Completed Grades 7-8)

August 1 - August 6 Middler (For Students who have Completed Grades 3-4)

Registration for all camps takes place at 3pm in the Bearinger Center. Pickup is at 12 noon.


 

Item Tri-District Holiness Summit

Download the full brochure here. (Download Adobe Acrobad PDF Reader to View)

Item 2010 Spring Prime-Time Luncheon


 

Flint Eastside Mission

Rev. Roger Lutze,
Executive Director

Flint Eastside Mission

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As the cold winter months drag on, Eastside Mission continues to plug along, helping to provide basic needs of Flint's Eastside.  A big thank you goes out to all of our faithful volunteers and donors. . . without your help, our job would be much more difficult!

Speaking of the cold winter months, please keep us in mind if you have any coats, or warm weather gear that is not being used.

Finally, can you believe that Easter is only 6 weeks away?  If you would like to sign up to help with our annual Easter celebration dinner on Saturday, April 3, please call 810-767-5312.

God bless!
Sammi Justice
Director of Publicity


www.flinteastsidemission.org

Water's Edge Camp and Conference Cetner Rob Lewis
Executive Director

‘Be strong in the Lord’ at Water’s Edge Camp - 2010

Summer Camp Registration Opens March 1, 2010.
As I write this a foot of snow covers Water’s Edge Camp.  But 123 days from now Sr. High Camp begins! 

The dates for camps are;

Sr. High Camp - June 27- July 2 (Grades 9-12) Cost: $195
Primary Camp - July 7 - 9 (Grades 1-2) Cost: $125
Family Camp - July 16 - 25 (For Everybody!)
Pre-teen Camp - July 11 – 16 (Grades 5-6) Cost: $195
Jr. High Camp - July 25 - 30 (Grades 7-8) Cost: $195
Middler Camp - August 1 - 6 (Grades 3-4) Cost: $195

Please note, camp attendance is determined by school grade completed.      

  The summer camp registration kits were distributed at Team Day or will be arriving at your church through the mail.  Included in the kit are posters, informational pamphlets, and reproducible registration forms.  The registration due date is June 1 for all camps.  After June 1 the fee increases by $25. 

 Open House at Water’s Edge Camp
Water’s Edge Camp will host an open house May 8th from 11:00 A.M – 2:00 P.M.  This open house is for parents or students who are unfamiliar with the camp and would like personal information about the staff, program and facilities.  The event will include a guided tour and a free lunch.  To sign up for the open house call 517-546-9683 or send an e mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  The open house is highly recommended for campers eligible for Primary Camp. 

R.V. Park Camping Opens May 1
The Water’s Edge R.V. Park will open for R.V. use Saturday May 1st.   Current registered R.V. campers will receive information in the mail.  For information about R.V. camping at Water’s Edge call 517-546-9683 or send an e mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Volunteer Projects Available
Water’s Edge Camp has three priority volunteer projects;                                              

1. Disassembly of double wide mobile home from R.V. camping area by April 17.

2. Convert cottage to summer staff dorm housing by May 8th.

3. Disassembly of single wide mobile home located in work yard by May 1.

Groups or individuals interested in working these projects may contact Rob Lewis at 517-546-9683. 

Would you like to receive the Executive Director’s Newsletter?
To receive the Executive Director’s Newsletter with latest events and updates send your name and  e mail address to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

I’ll see you at the Water’s Edge,
Rob Lewis, Executive Director


Sunday School and Discipleship
Ministries International (SDMI)
Rev. Gary A. Slusher
EMD SDMI Chairman

January 2010 Reporting Results:
First Zone to fully report for month of January 2010:  Detroit East
Second Zone to fully report:  Detroit West
Third Zone to fully report:  Flint Zone 

First church to report:
By online:  Port Huron First
By email:  Imlay City

First church to report in each zone:
Due to Karla being on vacation, there was not a way to find out who reported first in each church.Thanks for reporting for the month of January! 
 

Child and Worker Protection Policy

I Follow the link below to access a version of a Child and Worker Protection Policy. If you have any questions, jot me an email note at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call me at 734-395-9157. 

God is growing a great church in Eastern Michigan. We are blessed to be a part of his great kingdom work!

Child and Worker Protection packet
Download this packet as 6 Microsoft Word Documents in a Single ZIP file

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Jot me an email note with any questions or suggestions at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  God is growing a great church in Eastern Michigan.  We are blessed to be a part of his great kingdom work!

Gary A. Slusher
Chairman, EMD SDMI


Nazarene Youth International

Jeff Tschetter,
NYI President

Be sure to check out the District NYI Website!

Annual Night to Remember at Grand Hotel

 

Momentum 2010 Information is Here!

Momentum is a talent and competition event held each year in the spring. This year we will be at Adrian College in Adrian, MI. Cost is aproximately $55 which includes food and hotel as well as registration. Download the MOMENTUM Packet here.

Nazarene Missions International

Cindy Wine,
NMI President

Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations

March Emphasis is Easter Offering and Nazarene World Week of Prayer: 

Easter Offering: The Easter Offering is for the World Evangelism Fund (WEF). Traditionally, WEF is collected through two large offerings each year—the Thanksgiving and Easter offerings. What is available to help promote the Easter Offering? Stewardship Ministries provides a multitude of resources to assist local churches in promoting the Thanksgiving Offering for World Evangelism Fund (WEF). Offerings. Promotional material specific to the Easter Offering is available to be downloaded or printed, free of charge, and can be found on the Easter Offering page of the Stewardship Ministries website. Some of these resources include posters, bulletin inserts, clip art, and PowerPoint. Offering envelopes and posters to promote the World Evangelism Fund are now available, free of charge, through the Nazarene Publishing House. The "HOPE Offering for World Evangelism" envelope design will be used through 2009 and can be ordered at any time. Any leftover envelopes can now be used in your pew pocket to promote the World Evangelism Fund year round. The envelope set-up and printing charges are free to all churches. 

Nazarene World Week of Prayer / Sunday, February 28 - Saturday, March 6, 2010
The Nazarene World Week of Prayer is an annual event occurring during the week that includes the World Day of Prayer (the first Friday in March). During this week Nazarenes dedicate themselves to interceding for our church and our world. Special requests are provided for a regional prayer plan.

Coordinating with the interdenominational World Day of Prayer (Friday, March 5), the Nazarene World Week of Prayer is envisioned that this event will re-ignite prayer flames, deepen commitment to prayer and fasting, and precipitate revival.

"Call to me, and I will answer you, and show you
great and mighty things, which you do not know."

Jeremiah 33:3 (NKJV)


Specific prayer requests for each region are featured on the Prayer Mobilization Line during the Nazarene World Week of Prayer.

Haiti Update:

In response to the earthquake and resulting humanitarian disaster in Haiti, Word Action Curriculum has prepared a lesson for use. This would be a very good opportunity to use this material at your next NMI service. The material should take between 15-30 minutes to cover and concludes with a call to prayer and action. Included in the lesson is a link to helpful information, resources, and how to help.
Click on www.nazarenemissions.org and click on education.

30 Hour Famine:

The Nazarene 30 Hour Famine powered by World Vision is an incredible way to participate in what God is doing through Christians in Malawi. Funds raised by Nazarene congregations will specifically go to help children and families in the World Vision and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries sponsored Mutendere Area Development Project (ADP) in Mzimba, Malawi. Through this partnership, farmers will receive training in sustainable agricultural methods that will help provide food stability for families and children.

To sign your church up to be a part of the Nazarene 30 Hour Famine, simply go to www.ncmorg and click on 30 hour famine to get your materials. You will also read about how the funds you raise will transform lives in Malawi.

Missionaries on the District

Take the opportunity to see the missionaries that will be on our district this week.  

Eric and Linda Zane from the Philippines will be on our district from February 28, to March 10, 2010 they are also the LINKS Missionaries for the Livingston and Detroit East Zones 

Sunday a.m., February 28, 2010 – Orchard Ridge Church of the Nazarene
Sunday p.m., February 28, 2010 – Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene

Monday p.m., March 1, 2010 – OPEN

Tuesday p.m., March 2, 2010 – Lapeer Church of the Nazarene
Wednesday p.m., March 3, 2010– Flint East Church of the Nazarene
Thursday p.m., March 4, 2010 – Flint South Church of the Nazarene
Friday p.m., March 5, 2010 – Thumb Zone Church of the Nazarene
Saturday p.m., March 6, 2010 – Fowlerville Church of the Nazarene
Sunday a.m., March 7, 2010 – Richfield Church of the Nazarene
Sunday p.m., March 7, 2010 – Fenton Church of the Nazarene
Monday p.m., March 8, 2010 – Argentine Church of the Nazarene
Tuesday p.m., March 9, 26, 2010 – Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene
Wednesday p.m., March 10, 2010 – Armada Church of the Nazarene 

Stephane & Sandra Tibi from Reunion’ will be on our district from March 3-14, 2010

Wednesday p.m., March 3, 2010 – Chelsea Church of the Nazarene
Thursday p.m., March 4, 2010 – Ann Arbor First Church of the Nazarene
Friday p.m., March 5, 2010 – Plymouth Church of the Nazarene
Saturday p.m., March 6, 2010 – Plymouth Church of the Nazarene
Sunday a.m., March 7, 2010– Plymouth Church of the Nazarene
Sunday p.m., March 7, 2010 – Tecumseh Church of the Nazarene
Monday p.m., March 8, 2010 – Open
Tuesday p.m., March 9, 2010 – Adrian Madison Church of the Nazarene
Wednesday p.m., March 10, 2010 – Adrian First Church of the Nazarene

Thursday p.m., March 11, 2010 – Open
Friday p.m., March 12, 2010 – Southwest Church of the Nazarene
Saturday p.m., March 13, 2010 – Highland Church of the Nazarene
Sunday a.m., March 14, 2010 – Swartz Creek Church of the Nazarene
Sunday p.m., March 14, 2010 – Ridgeway Church of the Nazarene

 

As you can see there are two opening for Stephane and Sandra Tibi and one for Eric and Linda Zane. Please help us fill their schedule, if you can have them at your church please e-mail Carolyn Dilts at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


 

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eTidings Editor

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