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James Spruce, District Superintendent VOL 60 NUMBER 5 P.O.BOX 1054 2916 GILBERT LN.

org FEBRUARY 2007 CHURCH NEWS CARMI CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE WELCOMES NEW PASTORAL FAMILY Rev.

Vernon, Indiana, have officially begun pasturing the Carmi Church of the Nazarene.

past two years. Prior to that, the Robinsons pastured there for 35 years. Rev.

largest congregations of the 82 churches of the Nazarene in Southwest Indiana. Rev.

a trip to Belize, Central America in February 2007. Rev. and Mrs.

ANNA ERECTS FLAG POLES Anna Church of the Nazarene recently erected two thirty foot flag

This project was made possible from a local businessman who generously donated funds to

On display will be an 8' x 5' United States Flag and an 8' x 5' Christian Flag.

A sincere thank you is extended to all who brought this dream to reality.

Ray, Larry Fuller, Dr. Richard Keeley-Pastor and Lonnie Dillon.

for her many years of faithful service to the Olivet Church.

missionary family, Phil & Denise Anderson and daughters Makenzie and Morgyn.

honor surprising them with an early Christmas.

load their entire van. The Andersons left for the Dominican Republic in early January.

the Church of the Nazarene PASTORS HONORED Pastor Jim and Chris Blue was honored on Pastor

1 James Spruce, District Superintendent VOL 60 NUMBER 5 P.O.BOX GILBERT LN., ALTON, IL Web Site: FEBRUARY 2007 CHURCH NEWS CARMI CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE WELCOMES NEW PASTORAL FAMILY Rev. and Mrs. Dallas Robinson from Mt. Vernon, Indiana, have officially begun pasturing the Carmi Church of the Nazarene. The Robinsons retired and was on staff at the Point Township Church of the Nazarene for the past two years. Prior to that, the Robinsons pastured there for 35 years. Rev. Robinson brought the Point Township thru six major building programs, to build one of the largest congregations of the 82 churches of the Nazarene in Southwest Indiana. Rev. Robinson has traveled in 18 countries on 37 work and witness trips and is planning to go on a trip to Belize, Central America in February Rev. and Mrs. Robinson have 4 adult children, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. ANNA ERECTS FLAG POLES Anna Church of the Nazarene recently erected two thirty foot flag poles in honor of all veterans in the surrounding communities. This project was made possible from a local businessman who generously donated funds to Veteran's Committee Chairman, Phil Ray. On display will be an 8' x 5' United States Flag and an 8' x 5' Christian Flag. The MIA-POW will also be flown on designated days. A sincere thank you is extended to all who brought this dream to reality. Pictured from left to right: Heath Brooks, Larry Barnhart, Veteran's Committee Chairman-Phil Ray, Larry Fuller, Dr. Richard Keeley-Pastor and Lonnie Dillon. SHELBYVILLE HAS LIVE NATIVITY Shelbyville had over 1100 people come through their live nativity. STEELMAN RECEIVES DSA Mrs. Betty Steelman received a Distinguished Service Award from the Olivet Church of the Nazarene for her many years of faithful service to the Olivet Church. All five of her children and their families were present for this special presentation of the DSA. MISSIONS AT WORK On December 10, the Fairview heights Parkview Church hosted their LINKS missionary family, Phil & Denise Anderson and daughters Makenzie and Morgyn. The Andersons presented a wonderful service after which the church held a reception in their honor surprising them with an early Christmas. Church members generously provided Christmas gifts for each member of the family; enough to load their entire van. The Andersons left for the Dominican Republic in early January. This will be their first assignment since accepting their position into fulltime service for the Church of the Nazarene PASTORS HONORED Pastor Jim and Chris Blue was honored on Pastor Appreciation Sunday by the Olivet Congregation after completing 14 years of service to the Olivet Church. The Blues were presented many personal gifts, including a week at Hilton Head Island and a bonus of a week s salary. Dr. Spruce conducted the annual pastoral review with the Olivet Church Board which extended Pastor and Chris Blue a unanimous 4 year extended call. Anna took Rev. & Mrs. Bobby Brewer from Omaha out to O'Charley's and gave them the Love Offering that was taken up for them on December 10. Our church family is always giving when there is a need. We were happy to be able to give them $300 and they were so appreciative. Together for Christ Judie Barnhart Anna Church of the Nazarene Treasurer

NAZARENE MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL Bill Brandon, District President 18 Sandstone Ct., Troy, IL. 62294 618-667-0828 E-mail csifsr30@sbcglobal.

It gives a sense of permanence, the attitude that the Church of the Nazarene intends to "put down roots.

States and Canada. sent to the General Alabaster funds help provide Treasurer in Kansas City. land for most Work & Witness projects.

Dave Bailey, co-w&w coordinator, is leading his annual trip to Aurora/Bradenton Missionary Village located in Bradenton, Florida. This is a retirement community for retired missionaries.

Please remember the team in prayer. See you at Team Day, February 24, at Decatur First.

Our W&W trip to Juchitan, Mexico has been put on hold, however the District NMI is helping with a project to put a medical clinic in Georgetown, Guyana.

2 NAZARENE MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL Bill Brandon, District President 18 Sandstone Ct., Troy, IL That the world may know The Alabaster Offering provides funds for property and buildings around the world. It gives a sense of permanence, the attitude that the Church of the Nazarene intends to "put down roots." Eighty percent of the money is used in world mission areas, and twenty percent goes to Alabaster Offerings are to multicultural congregations in be taken in February and the United States and Canada. sent to the General Alabaster funds help provide Treasurer in Kansas City. land for most Work & Witness projects. The entire offering goes toward the construction of churches, schools, medical facilities, and homes for missionaries and national workers. Dave Bailey, co-w&w coordinator, is leading his annual trip to Aurora/Bradenton Missionary Village located in Bradenton, Florida. This is a retirement community for retired missionaries. They will be doing general maintenance, clean up and painting. The team leaves February 26 and returns March 10, This is Dave s sixth annual trip to the Village. Please remember the team in prayer. See you at Team Day, February 24, at Decatur First. Learn about LINKS, Mission Call, the Kenya W&W trip and join the Council for a general question and answer session. It will be a great day. Our W&W trip to Juchitan, Mexico has been put on hold, however the District NMI is helping with a project to put a medical clinic in Georgetown, Guyana. The team is leaving March 3 and returning March 14, Some are going early and some are staying in country longer. The effort is a combination of the Pittsfield Church, the Michigan District and the Illinois District. Three team members are from Michigan, three from Kankakee, five from Pittsfield, Three from Springfield, one from Taylorville, one from Chrisman and one from Florida. The team is lead by Rev. Joe Techau and assisted by Dr. Jim Reader and Tony Deal. The Illinois District, under the guidance of Rev Joe Techau has been involved in several trips and projects to Guyana assisting with the construction of a District Campground, a sawmill and computer support. Please remember this team as it travels.

NAZARENE YOUTH INTERNATIONAL THAD HAYNES, District President 403 W. Washington, Caseyville, IL 62232 618-910-8084 E-mail: theohaynes@yahoo.

3 NAZARENE YOUTH INTERNATIONAL THAD HAYNES, District President 403 W. Washington, Caseyville, IL NEXT QUIZ: Feb 10th, 9am Acts 1-24 Pana First, 1200 East 6th Pana, IL DISTRICT QUIZ FINALS: March ALL Chapters of Springfield First, 5200 S. 6 th Springfield, IL If you have any non-onu college students from your church, please forward those names and s to Pastor Jim Michael, idahojimmie@netscape.net. CALENDAR February 2-4, 2007 MidWinter Retreat February 24, 2007 Team Decatur 1 st March?, 2007 District NYI Meeting April 28, 2007 Team Anna May 10-12, 2007 Celebrate June 11-15, 2007 JH Camp June 25-29, 2007 SH Camp July 10-15, 2007 NYC July 16-22, 2007 Family Camp July 21, 2007 District NYI Convention All dates subject to change! waterfirewind.com Volunteer Rally March 3 rd in Bridgeton, MO 10am 2pm Contact Tonya Deal, , for more information Keep up to date with what is going with NYC by going to waterfirewind.com. Help make this a life-changing event! Seminars to include: Paying for Youth Ministry: How to Cover the Cost of Youth Activities Worship: Getting Beyond Singing a Chorus Five Times, Getting to the Heart of Worship Pornography: The Issue is There, What are You Going to do About it? Balancing Youth Ministry, Family and Work Quizzing Curriculum Resources How to Build a Teen Group Without Losing Your Marbles It Ain t Rocket Science: Leading Teens to Christ 5/6 th Grade Transition to Youth Prayer: A Room Dedicated Just for Prayer, Bring your needs and desires and pray continuously

DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL JIM BLUE, District Chairman 5078 Olivet Rd., Georgetown, IL 61846 217-662-6924 E-mail: revjpb@aol.

4 DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL JIM BLUE, District Chairman 5078 Olivet Rd., Georgetown, IL PACESETTERS for the month of December Responsibility List Sunday School Morning Worship Numerical Gain Numerical Gain Numerical Gain Pittsfield +155 Decatur First +85 Salem Grace +91 Casey +139 Salem Grace +33 Collinsville Good Sam. +60 Auburn +126 Olivet +22 Anna First +28 Chrisman +51 Mahomet +16 Belleville First +25 Mansfield Community +35 Auburn +14 Pittsfield +25 Percentage Gain Percentage Gain Percentage Gain Auburn 217 LaClede 100 Salem Grace 51 Pittsfield 74 Olivet 55 Marion 50 Mansfield Community 58 Tuscola 55 Collinsville Good Sam. 46 Lincoln 46 Mount Carmel 47 Arcola Spanish 38 Tuscola 42 Auburn 43 Lincoln 33 Spring 2007 Sunday School Emphasis for the Local Church Make the Connection with God s Word February 11 March Sunday Schools have paid their SSM Budget as of December 31, 2006 Check this Booster to see if YOUR Sunday School is listed in the 100 % paid column. Team Day February 24 at Decatur First SSM Workshops Available CLT Penny Brown; VBS Resource for KIDZ Amy Holman; Happy Marriages Glen Hunter; Children s Quizzing Ava Moore; Counting Guidelines Jim Blue; Mission Strategy for Sunday School Tim Young; Prime Timers Feeling Their Age Doug Krassow; Keeping Singles Involved Cheryl Olmstead Details for Team Day has been sent to each local church from Allen Ebbler

5 ILLINOIS DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT DECEMBER 2006 CHURCH Enroll SS MW NN CHURCH Enroll SS MW NN CHAMPAIGN TEAM: Jeff Stark, Chairman Mount Vernon Team: Tim Mondy, Chairman Champaign First Benton Champaign New Day Centralia Mahomet Du Quoin Mansfield Community Mount Vernon Monticello Salem Grace Ogden Sparta Rantoul Tilden Urbana Faith MURPHYSBORO TEAM: Bill Webb, Chairman Urbana South Side Anna First DECATUR TEAM: Greg Wooten, Chairman Carbondale New Beginnings Community Clinton Harrisburg Decatur First Marion Decatur Oak Grove Metropolis Decatur Parkway Murphysboro Decatur Trinity Omaha Decatur West Side Royalton Lincoln OLIVET TEAM: Cade Clarke, Chairman Shelbyville Chrisman ILLINOIS RIVER TEAM: Leslie Moore, Chairman Georgetown Barry Home Gardens Beardstown Oakwood Beardstown Liberty Olivet Bethel Community Paris Griggsville Ridge Farm Mount Sterling Tuscola Nebo OLNEY TEAM: Bob Taylor, Chairman Pittsfield Carmi Quincy Emmanuel Fairfield MATTOON TEAM: Penny Brown, Chairman Flora Arcola First Laclede Arcola Spanish Lawrenceville Faith Casey Mount Carmel Effingham Mount Erie Marshall Olney Mattoon East Side SPRINGFIELD TEAM: Glen Hunter, Chairman Mattoon Real Life Community Auburn West Union Carlinville METRO EAST TEAM: Norlyn Crandall, Chairman Pana Belleville Emmanuel Sherman Belleville First Springfield First Belleville Korean Springfield Trinity Dupo Bluffview Christian Center Stonington Collinsville Good Samaritan Taylorville Columbia Virden East St. Louis Rush Memorial Edgemont Grace Fairview Heights Parkview GRAND TOTALS MISSIPPI VALLEY TEAM: Richard Unger, Chairman RESP SS AM NN NR Glenview Godfrey Granite City Crossroads Community Jersyville Roxana

6 BUDGET REPORT DECEMBER 12, 2006 Church Name Unified % Paid Olivet % Paid NMI % Paid SSM % Paid NYI % Paid World Evan % Paid P & B % Paid Anna First $9, % $6, % $ % $ % $ % $13, % $3, % Arcola First $3, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $4, % $1, % Arcola Spanish $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Auburn $7, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $10, % $2, % Barry $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Beardstown $6, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $9, % $2, % Beardstown Liberty Hispanic $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Belleville Emmanuel $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $1, % Belleville First $15, % $9, % $ % $ % $ % $20, % $5, % Belleville Korean $10, % $6, % $ % $ % $ % $14, % $3, % Benton First $6, % $3, % $ % $ % $ % $8, % $2, % Bethel $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Carbondale New Beginnings Comm. $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Carlinville First $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Carmi $3, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % Casey $27, % $18, % $1, % $1, % $1, % $38, % $10, % Centralia $4, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $6, % $1, % Champaign First $12, % $8, % $ % $ % $ % $18, % $4, % Champaign New Day $3, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % Chrisman $6, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $9, % $2, % Clinton First $11, % $7, % $ % $ % $ % $16, % $4, % Collinsville Good Samaritan $14, % $9, % $ % $ % $ % $20, % $5, % Columbia $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Decatur First $23, % $15, % $1, % $1, % $1, % $32, % $8, % Decatur Oak Grove $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Decatur Parkway $10, % $6, % $ % $ % $ % $14, % $3, % Decatur Trinity $6, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $9, % $2, % Decatur West Side $13, % $8, % $ % $ % $ % $18, % $4, % Du Quoin $1, % $ % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Dupo Bluff View Christian Center $3, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $4, % $1, % East St. Louis Rush Mem. $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Edgemont Grace $1, % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Laclede $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Effingham $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Fairfield $1, % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Fairview Heights Parkview $7, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $10, % $2, % Flora $11, % $7, % $ % $ % $ % $16, % $4, % Georgetown $4, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % Glenview $7, % $5, % $ % $ % $ % $10, % $2, % Godfrey $4, % $3, % $ % $ % $ % $6, % $1, % Granite City Crossroads Com. $4, % $3, % $ % $ % $ % $6, % $1, % Griggsville $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Harrisburg First $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Home Gardens $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Jerseyville $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Lawrenceville Faith $1, % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Lincoln First $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Mahomet $4, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % Mansfield $3, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $4, % $1, % Marion $3, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % Marshall $6, % $3, % $ % $ % $ % $8, % $2, % Mattoon East Side $7, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $9, % $2, % Mattoon Real Life Community $7, % $5, % $ % $ % $ % $10, % $2, % Metropolis $1, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Monticello $5, % $3, % $ % $ % $ % $7, % $2, % Mt. Carmel $1, % $ % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Mt. Erie $1, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Mt. Sterling $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Mt. Vernon Faith $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Murphysboro $6, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $8, % $2, % Nebo $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Oakwood $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Ogden $5, % $3, % $ % $ % $ % $7, % $2, % Olivet $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Olney $7, % $5, % $ % $ % $ % $10, % $2, % Omaha $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Pana First $8, % $5, % $ % $ % $ % $11, % $3, % Paris First $3, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $4, % $1, % Pittsfield $23, % $15, % $1, % $1, % $1, % $33, % $8, % Quincy Emmanuel $4, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % Rantoul $6, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $8, % $2, % Ridge Farm $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Roxana $17, % $11, % $ % $ % $1, % $23, % $6, % Royalton First $3, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % Salem Grace $14, % $9, % $ % $ % $ % $20, % $5, % Shelbyville $13, % $8, % $ % $ % $ % $19, % $5, % Sherman $8, % $5, % $ % $ % $ % $11, % $3, % Sparta $1, % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Springfield First $19, % $12, % $ % $ % $1, % $27, % $7, % Springfield Trinity $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Stonington $1, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Taylorville First $4, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % Tilden $1, % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Tuscola $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Urbana Faith $3, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % Virden $3, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $4, % $1, % West Union $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Totals $494, % $321, % $24, % $21, % $28, % $689, % $183, %

7 FAMILY CAMP 2007 Illinois District Church of the Nazarene Family Camp / Conventions & Assembly ~ July 16-22, 2007 Room Rental Information & Application ==================================================================== Note: Reservations will only be accepted AFTER April 1, 2007 Special consideration will be given to those with certain medical needs who apply early. Otherwise, rooms will be filled on a First Come - First Served basis. Linen Service - $10.00 per bed. Each Linen Set includes: mattress pad, 2 sheets, blanket, pillow, pillowcase, 2 small bath towels, hand towel, and 2 wash clothes. More towels are available midweek. Kelly & Reader - $ For The Week. Each room has two twin beds, a built-in closet/chest and vanity. These rooms are carpeted and have central A/C. There are two full baths in each building. Family Dorm Rooms - $ For The Week. Each room has eight sets of bunk beds, a large counter with mirror, and central A/C. No bath facilities. Family Rooms - $70.00 For The Week. These are small cottage rooms. Each room has one full size bed and one chest. Rooms 1-10 have window AC units. Rooms have central A/C. No bath facilities. Girl s & Boy s Dorm Rooms - $20.00 For The Week OR $5.00 Per Night. These costs are per person. Each room has eight sets of bunk beds, a large counter with mirror, and central A/C unit. No bath facilities. Name Home Phone Address City / State / Zip Address Room Choice: Linen Service: 1-L 2-L 3-L Other ALL reservations REQUIRE: deposits of $50.00 per room AND $10.00 for each room key. You may also pay in full when sending in your reservation. No room deposits or payments will be refunded after June 1, Key deposits are refundable at the end of your stay. Payment in Full required with each Girl s & Boy s Dorm full week reservation. No telephone or reservation will be accepted. Make check payable to: Illinois District Church of the Nazarene Send reservation to: Rev. Jim Frye, 2901 Windy Hill Road, Quincy, IL Phone: (217) jim.frye@juno.com ILLINOIS BOOSTER - District News (ISSN ) Published monthly, except July, August and December by Illinois District Church of the Nazarene. Editor: Dr. Jim Spruce Office Editor: Rev. Douglas Haynes PERIODICAL MAIL PAID AT ALTON, IL. Postmaster: Send address changes to ILLINOIS DISTRICT BOOSTER, c/o Editor, P.O. Box 1054, Alton, IL NOTE: There is no charge for advertisements appearing in this publication. Most concern agencies or programs of the Church of the Nazarene. (Publication No. USPS )

Missional Strategy TIMOTHY YOUNG, District Missionary 696 Portland, Collinsville, IL 62234 Office: 618-343-0421; Cell: 618-978-9842 E-mail: timyoung1960@charter.

to 3:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Decatur First Anna First Multiple Workshops Multiple Workshops Lunch included Lunch included Buddy became a Christ follower on Easter Sunday 1980 and was called to the ministry in 1986.

He served two years on staff at the Harrisonburg Church of the Nazarene as youth pastor and seven years with the Woodbridge Church of the Nazarene as pastor of youth and administration.

8 Missional Strategy TIMOTHY YOUNG, District Missionary 696 Portland, Collinsville, IL Office: ; Cell: TEAM DAY NORTH TEAM DAY SOUTH Speaker: Rev. Buddy Marsten February 24th April 28th 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Decatur First Anna First Multiple Workshops Multiple Workshops Lunch included Lunch included Buddy became a Christ follower on Easter Sunday 1980 and was called to the ministry in He graduated from Nazarene Bible College Extension in 1993 and was also ordained an Elder in the Church of the Nazarene that same year. He served two years on staff at the Harrisonburg Church of the Nazarene as youth pastor and seven years with the Woodbridge Church of the Nazarene as pastor of youth and administration. Buddy began his ministry at Salem Fields on March 5,1995. His primary responsibilities include preaching, vision casting and providing leadership. his daughter, Jodi. Buddy is madly in love with his wife and best friend, Gaye. Together they strive to follow God and lead SFCC as co-leaders. They have a daughter, Jodi, a son-in-law, Jason, a grandson, Christian a granddaughter, Gracie and another grandson, Jackson. His hobbies include traveling with his wife and playing golf. His favorite singers are his wife Gaye, and Buddy's passion and purpose is to Become a whole person in Jesus Christ, to be a successful husband, father, fatherin-law and grandfather and to reach unchurched people for the glory of God. To Register contact : Rev. Allen Ebbler, P.O. Box 257, Pana, IL (217) Church, (217) Home, shortpreach2@hotmail.com District Urban Initiative - April 20 & 21 Ministry leaders from US/Canada Mission Evangelism department are coming to the Illinois District to present a menu of options for effective ministry. Ministry focus topics will include: starting new churches, compassionate ministry, strategic evangelism, and community development. This process is designed to help churches and districts become more aware of their contexts, more attuned to headquarters resources, the needs of people in the urban community and more focused on the specific mission and ministry they are best suited to carry out as a district. The goal is to encourage, organize, and help develop strategy to minister effectively. The workshop will be held at Collinsville Good Samaritan Church of the Nazarene. It will begin at 4:00 pm on Friday and concludes at 12 noon on Saturday. Headquarters participants are available to speak at congregations on Sunday morning. The District Urban Initiative is for Important Dates: everyone. The skills developed and topics discussed will help February M7 Conference every pastor and key layman even though they may not February 24 th Team Day at Decatur 1 st minister in an urban area. Presenters will include: Dr. Oliver March 6 th Pastors on Purpose South March 8 th Phillips, Jim Dorsey --- New Start, Althea Taylor -- Pastors on Purpose North March 24 th Mission Strategy Team Compassionate Ministries, David Best -- Urban Ministries, April 20 th & 21 st District Urban Initiative Elmer Gillett -- Black Ministries. The District Urban Initiative April 28 th Team Day at Anna 1 st is being offered to the Illinois District at no cost to those who attend. To register contact Tim Young.

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James Spruce, District Superintendent VOL 62 NUMBER 7 P.O.BOX 1054 2916 GILBERT LN., ALTON, IL 62002 Web Site: http://ilnazarenedist.org APRIL 2009 Pastor s Day Dan Bohi Ministry Salem Grace Church of