Pastor s Day Dan Bohi Ministry

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1 James Spruce, District Superintendent VOL 62 NUMBER 7 P.O.BOX GILBERT LN., ALTON, IL Web Site: APRIL 2009 Pastor s Day Dan Bohi Ministry Salem Grace Church of the Nazarene 1900 N. Broadway Salem, IL :30 AM 2:30 PM April 16, 2009 You will profit greatly from this day! Dan has a strong passion to help us understand the movement of God that must occur within our churches. He has experienced a personal Pentecost that changed his life. He is scheduled for Camp Meeting 2010.

2 NAZARENE MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL Bill Brandon, District President 18 Sandstone Ct., Troy, IL That the world may know Congratulations to our Children for raising over $1,500 for Sun Valley Indian School. Your gift will be presented on your behalf to the School by the W&W team while they are there. Good job kids! You are an inspiration to the adults! Abby Heppe coordinated this project. Thank you Abby for your hard work. Our thanks to Missionary John Moore for the very successful Spring Zone Tour. Those of us that were able to hear him speak and see his presentation were truly blessed and very informed on how the Lord is moving to build His Kingdom in the Eurasia Region. We will continue to pray for recovery of his mother-in-law who recently had a stroke. Vicki was unable to be with John on this tour as she is assisting in her mother's recovery. We will continue to pray for the Lord's work in the areas John was telling us about. We are reminded how blessed we are, in this part of the world and with that blessing comes great responsibility to share our material blessings by giving to Missions which enables the Word to be spread to those that have not heard. Thank you so much for your support by contributing to the WEF. Our Deputation Coordinator Sandy Stickler, and her husband, Allen, worked many long hours putting this tour together. Thank you so much, Sandy, for all the work that you and Allen did. Remember to pray for the Work & Witness teams that are going to Bradenton Florida and The Sun Valley Indian School. The World Evangelism Fund Works The World Evangelism Fund (WEF) is our global financial heartline and lifeline in an expanding international church, the essential foundation for all Nazarene mission giving. In local churches around the world, pastors, church boards, and NMI leaders network prayerfully and strategically to fulfill WEF giving goals. Because You Give, WEF Supports o World Mission (WM) transformation in 151 world areas o Global missionaries deployed from 34 world areas o 774 missionaries and their kids (equipping, salary, housing, medical, travel to field) o Mission Corps, tentmakers, Youth in Mission, 676 Work & Witness teams in 2007 o Infrastructure for regional, field, and district ministries, including national leadership development o 10,500 churches (+11%), more than 1 million members in WM (+12%) o 428 districts with 8,850 credentialed ministers o 40 Bible colleges, seminaries; 11 universities, 9,600 resident students o Education extension centers in every nation, 12,000 extension students o 64 medical clinics and hospitals; thousands of compassionate ministry centers o 320 retired missionaries receiving pension income o Worship in 212 languages; Bibles/literature translated into 67 languages o JESUS Film, World Mission DVD, Alabaster buildings April is Mission Education Month Why Mission Education Knowledge is key to involvement. With an understanding of the needs of the world and what the church is doing to meet those needs, we are more likely to commit to the support of missions through prayer, giving, communication, and going. How Does Mission Education Take Place? Learning takes place in a variety of venues. Experiences, listening to and reading stories, and getting to know missionaries on a personal level enhance mission awareness. Your local NMI president or mission education secretary can tell you of the many exciting opportunities for mission education. Use of age-appropriate curricula and NMI reading books/tapes provide learning opportunities and activities designed to engage people of all ages in missions. Children's Mission Education Youth Mission Education Adult Mission Education For multicultural congregations, the International Mission Education Journal is a curriculum piece that includes mission education lessons for adults and children. It is produced in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Churches should contact their district NMI president for more information on this resource. The hands-on experiences of Volunteer Opportunities programs often provide opportunities for people to see missions firsthand. Audiovisuals offer people the ability to "see and hear" missions. Each church receives an annual audiovisual catalog. Deputation services, Faith Promise conventions, district-sponsored events with a missionary speaker, and the presence of missionariesin-residence at youth and children's camps allow for interaction between missionaries and the people who support them through their giving and prayers.

3 NAZARENE YOUTH INTERNATIONAL Jay Bush, District President 53 Partridge, Chatham, IL Phone: Church: ; Home: REGIONAL CELEBRATE LIFE May 14-16, 2009 Olivet Nazarene University EVERYONE MUST REGISTER! Spectators, participants, etc.. EVERYONE! Registration forms are on the Illinois District website. Or contact Jay Bush TEEN CAMP- June 8-12, 2009 Nazarene Acres Speaker: Jim Chapman ( Registration forms available online Rev pdf April 12, 2009 EASTER April 25, 2009 District Council Meeting May 14-16, 2009 Regional Celebrate Life June 8-12, 2009 JH /SH Camp June 24-July 3, 2009 General Conventions and Assembly July Family Camp July District Assembly July 25 District NYI Convention Congrats!! To Kelsey Sowards from Springfield First! she has now made the top 4 in the WIBI Opening Act contest. she traveled to Nashville to record a song this week which will be played on WIBI and then we can vote online (WIBI.org) starting on March 30. Let s really support Kelsey Sowards! *ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

4 DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL & DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL JIM BLUE, District Chairman 5078 Olivet Rd., Georgetown, IL EASTER SUNDAY ATTENDANCE Report your Easter Sunday on April 26th Sunday School & Worship Attendance Combined if one service is held April SS and Worship Averages FEBRUARY TOP TEN IN GAINS NUMERICAL INCREASE February 2009 Decatur First 70 Springfield First 33 Flora 28 Anna 26 Georgetown 21 Royalton 19 Beardstown 13 Shelbyville 12 Taylorville 12 Pittsfield 11 PERCENTAGE INCREASE February 2009 Georgetown 68 Lincoln 48 Anna 34 Mount Vernon 32 Du Quoin 31 Taylorville 31 Mahomet 30 Marion 30 Royalton 25 Flora 24 DISTRICT SDMI BUDGET Paid-in-Full As of February 28, 2009 Godfrey, Arcola Spanish, Auburn, Barry, Beardstown Bellville First, Belleville Korean, Bethel Community, Carlinville, Carmi, Champaign First, Chrisman, Clinton, Decatur First, Decatur Oak Grove, Decatur Parkway, Decatur Trinity, Decatur Westside, DuQuoin, Edgemont Grace, LaClede, Glenview, Griggsville, Jerseyville, Lawrenceville, Lincoln, Mahomet, Mansfield, Marion, Marshall, Mattoon Eastside, Mattoon Real Life, Monticello, Mount Carmel, Mount Erie, Mount Sterling, Mount Vernon, Murphysboro, Nebo, Olivet, Olney, Pana, Pittsfield, Rantoul, Roxana, Royalton, Salem, Shelbyville, Sherman, Springfield First, Springfield Trinity, Taylorville, Tuscola, West Union. District Children s Quizzing April 18 10:00 am Casey Church of the Nazarene Please the name of your church and the quizzer s name to AVA MOORE Lamoore3@att.net Or call Ava at Only the quizzers who qualify at the District Quiz level will be registered for the World Quiz in Orlando, FL COMBINED CHILDREN S CAMP JULY NAZARENE ACRES CAMP FEE: $175 Chris Blue, Director All camp workers MUST submit a Camp Worker Form and a District Screening Form before being allowed to work any camps on the Illinois District. These forms can be found on the District Web Site. Workers will be contacted by the camp director if selected to work camp. Camp Registration Forms are also available on the web site.

5 SDMI REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2009 CHURCH Enroll SS MW NN CHURCH Enroll SS MW NN NN CHAMPAIGN TEAM: Carlos Lonberger, 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 Lighthouse COTN NR MURPHYSBORO TEAM: Bobby Parker, Chairman DECATUR TEAM: Greg Wooten, Chairman Anna First Clinton Carbondale New Beginnings NR Decatur First Harrisburg NR Decatur Oak Grove Marion Decatur Parkway Marion Oasis Decatur Trinity Metropolis Decatur West Side Murphysboro Lincoln Omaha Shelbyville Royalton ILLINOIS RIVER TEAM: Leslie Moore, Chairman OLIVET TEAM: Cade Clarke, Chairman Barry Chrisman Beardstown Georgetown Beardstown Liberty Home Gardens Bethel Community Oakwood NR Griggsville Olivet Mount Sterling NR Paris Nebo Ridge Farm Closed Pittsfield Tuscola Quincy Emmanuel OLNEY TEAM: Bob Taylor, Chairman MATTOON TEAM: Penny Brown, Chairman Carmi NR Arcola First Fairfield NR Arcola Spanish Flora Casey Laclede NR Effingham Closed Lawrenceville Faith Closed Marshall NR Mount Carmel Mattoon East Side Mount Erie Mattoon Real Life Community Olney West Union NR Springfield Team : Glen Hunter, Chairman Metro East Team: Jay Shoff, Chairman Auburn Belleville Emmanuel Carlinville Belleville First NR Pana Belleville Korean NR Sherman Collinsville Good Samaritan NR Springfield First NR Dupo Bluffview Christian Center Springfield Trinity NR East St. Louis Rush Memorial Taylorville Edgemont Grace Vandalia Fairview Heights Parkview Virden Good Samaritan Ministry Center 0 0 Highland 0 GRAND TOTALS RESP SS AM NN MISSIPPI VALLEY TEAM: Richard Unger, Chairman Glenview Godfrey NR Granite City Crossroads Jerseyville Roxana

6 BUDGET REPORT February 27, 2009 Church Name Unified % Paid Olivet % Paid NMI % Paid SDMI % Paid NYI % Paid WEF % Paid P & B % Paid Anna First $10, % $6, % $ % $ % $ % $13, % $3, % Arcola First $3, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $4, % $1, % Arcola Spanish $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Auburn $5, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $6, % $1, % Barry $1, % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Beardstown $8, % $5, % $ % $ % $ % $10, % $2, % Beardstown Liberty Hispanic $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Belleville Emmanuel $3, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $4, % $1, % Belleville First $19, % $11, % $1, % $ % $1, % $24, % $6, % Belleville Korean $7, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $8, % $2, % Benton First $5, % $3, % $ % $ % $ % $7, % $1, % Bethel $4, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % Carbondale New Beg. Com. Ch. $1, % $ % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Carlinville First $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Carmi $3, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $1, % Casey $25, % $14, % $1, % $1, % $1, % $31, % $8, % Centralia $5, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $6, % $1, % Champaign First $11, % $6, % $ % $ % $ % $14, % $3, % Champaign New Day $5, % $3, % $ % $ % $ % $6, % $1, % Chrisman $6, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $8, % $2, % Clinton First $11, % $6, % $ % $ % $ % $14, % $3, % Collinsville First $15, % $8, % $ % $ % $ % $18, % $4, % Decatur First $30, % $17, % $1, % $1, % $1, % $37, % $9, % Decatur Oak Grove $3, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $4, % $1, % Decatur Parkway $14, % $8, % $ % $ % $ % $17, % $4, % Decatur Trinity $5, % $3, % $ % $ % $ % $7, % $1, % Decatur West Side $13, % $7, % $ % $ % $ % $16, % $4, % Du Quoin $1, % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Dupo Bluff View Christian Cntr. $4, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % East St. Louis Rush Mem. $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Edgemont Grace $1, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Laclede $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Fairfield $1, % $ % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Fairview Heights Parkview $6, % $3, % $ % $ % $ % $8, % $2, % Flora $12, % $6, % $ % $ % $ % $14, % $3, % Georgetown $3, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $4, % $1, % Glenview $7, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $9, % $2, % Godfrey $7, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $9, % $2, % Good Samaritan Ministry $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % G. C. Crossroads Community $6, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $8, % $2, % Griggsville $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Harrisburg First $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Highland $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Home Gardens $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Jerseyville $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Lawrenceville Faith $1, % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Lincoln First $1, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Mahomet $4, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % Mansfield $3, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $4, % $1, % Marion $4, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $6, % $1, % Marion Oasis Community $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Marshall $4, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % Mattoon East Side $7, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $9, % $2, % Mattoon Real Life Community $7, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $9, % $2, % Metropolis $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Monticello $5, % $3, % $ % $ % $ % $7, % $1, % Mt. Carmel $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Mt. Erie $3, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $4, % $1, % Mt. Sterling $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Mt. Vernon Faith $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Murphysboro $7, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $8, % $2, % Nebo $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Oakwood $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Ogden $6, % $3, % $ % $ % $ % $8, % $2, % Olivet $4, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % Olney $7, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $8, % $2, % Omaha $1, % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Pana First $8, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $10, % $2, % Paris First $3, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $1, % Pittsfield $26, % $15, % $1, % $1, % $1, % $33, % $8, % Quincy Emmanuel $4, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $5, % $1, % Rantoul $8, % $4, % $ % $ % $ % $10, % $2, % Ridge Farm $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $2, % $ % Roxana $19, % $11, % $ % $ % $1, % $24, % $6, % Royalton First $5, % $3, % $ % $ % $ % $6, % $1, % Salem Grace $22, % $12, % $1, % $1, % $1, % $27, % $7, % Shelbyville $14, % $8, % $ % $ % $ % $17, % $4, % Sherman $8, % $5, % $ % $ % $ % $11, % $2, % Sparta $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Springfield First $24, % $14, % $1, % $1, % $1, % $30, % $8, % Springfield Trinity $6, % $3, % $ % $ % $ % $8, % $2, % Taylorville First $3, % $2, % $ % $ % $ % $4, % $1, % Tilden $1, % $ % $ % $ % $ % $1, % $ % Tuscola $3, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $4, % $1, % Urbana Lighthouse $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Virden $2, % $1, % $ % $ % $ % $3, % $ % Vandalia $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % West Union $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % Totals $545, % $313, % $27, % $26, % $27, % $672, % $179, %

7 CHURCH NEWS Illinois District Church of the Nazarene Family Camp / Conventions & Assembly July 20-26, 2009 Room Rental Information & Application is available at: mp_room_rental.html Thank you so much for the flowers, your thoughtfulness and prayers at the time of the passing of Teri s mom and my father. Shared grief is not nearly so heavy. You made our grief much lighter. -- Fred & Teri Prince Over 80 attendees of the Decatur First Church of the Nazarene at 1177 West Hickory Point Road, will present the 12-scene play entitled The Passion on consecutive nights April 8 th thru the 11 th at 7:30pm each night. Doors open nightly at 6:30pm. The performances are free and open to the public. Connect with families across the nation for a truly radical message: HOPE. Tired of hearing the fear, doom and gloom that's filling the airwaves? Join Dave Ramsey for a nationwide town hall meeting and discover what's happening with the economy, how we got here, and where we're going. Plus, Dave will answer your questions live throughout the event! Join us for this free event April 23 at 8:00 p.m. EDT in one of the thousands of venues across the country as we stand together to reignite the fire of hope! Learn more. Collinsville Good Samaritan Church of the Nazarene, Hwy. 157 & St. Louis Rd., Collinsville, IL is registered to be a host for this event. LAY RETREAT WEEKEND September 11 th 13 th, 2009 See I am doing a new thing Isaiah 43:19a Let God do a new thing in you! Being held on the beautiful Brush Creek Campground located in Zenith, Illinois Website address: Featuring: Rev. Greg Breedon Please Note. Lay retreat is for all ADULTS. Singles as well as couples! All attendees must be 18 years of age and out of high school. No children/teens are allowed EXCEPT babies who are nursing. This weekend is a time set aside for adults to relax, meet new people, enjoy chapel services and grow closer to God. Some of our activities include: Sand volleyball, washer tournament, trivia contest, scavenger hunt, BEANO, board games, Christian movies, bonfire and a silent auction. Begin now collecting items for the auction. Crafts, homemade goodies, home-grown produce, and other items in good condition always bring high bids. Cost for EACH ADULT: $85.00 (includes lodging at campground and meals) Cabins and dorms available on a first come first serve basis. Camper trailers & RV s welcome. All cabins & dorms air conditioned. If you are only able to attend one service the cost will be $10.00 per service and $10.00 per meal. Registration begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Dining Hall on Friday, September 11 th. The evening meal will begin at 6:00 p.m. and our Friday evening chapel will start at 7:00 p.m. Retreat will end after the noon meal on Sunday. Directions to Brush Creek Campground: From I-57 South - Take exit #109 to IL Rt Turn east on Rt Go 16 1/2 miles. Turn north at the Orchardvile Crossroads(250 E) Continue 2 miles north to the Brush Creek Campground sign. Turn east 2 miles before you see Brush Creek Campground sign. Directions from Salem: Rt. 50 East approximately 16 miles to the Xenia/Iola Crossroad. Turn south at crossroad. Continue through Xenia approximately 7.4 miles on 250 E to Brush Creek Campground sign. Balloons and signs will also mark the way. Cut and return Registration Form Please complete this registration form with a deposit of $20.00 PER PERSON. No registration forms will be accepted without this deposit. All registrations must be MAILED to Dave and Jody Askins, 116 North Long, Shelbyville, IL For inquires, please call or NAME: ADDRESS: CHURCH: 1 ST Choice (Circle one) Cabin Dorm Camperville 2 nd Choice (Circle one) Cabin Dorm Camperville Need Handicap accessibility? Yes or No Please make checks payable to: Illinois District Sunday School Ministries

8 Missional Strategy MARK COPLEY, District Missionary P.O. Box 373, Casey, IL Office: ; Cell: Small Church, Big Ministry I had the joy of sharing the recent Holiness Summit at ONU with Willard Anderson, pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. The church there averages about 30 people on Sunday mornings. But as I listened to Willard tell of the church s ministry, I realized that they were reaching far beyond the Sunday morning worship service. Pastor Anderson has served in Mt. Carmel since the summer of 2005, and for most of the first year, the church struggled financially and morale was low. Willard inspired the church to begin praying for a way to reach out to their community and share the word of God with the lost. He longed for the members of his congregation to find a way to serve others -- to get beyond the poor me spirit that often haunts those in small churches. The best way out of that, says Willard was for them to give themselves to others. In May of 2006, God answered their prayers in a wonderful way. A retired Nazarene minister contacted Pastor Anderson to describe a food ministry, called Bread of Life in nearby Linville, Indiana. Willard soon visited the ministry himself, did the paperwork, and with the approval of his church board, started Bread for the Soul and Body, an outreach ministry of the Mt. Carmel church. The results have been fantastic. The food pantry officially distributes groceries to needy families one Friday per month, but food is always available to anyone in need. On average, about 290 people, representing 100 households are served at the monthly distribution. The church keeps records and, since their inception, they have registered 475 people from 239 households. Local news media have reported on the ministry s success, which has brought not only more people to serve, but has inspired Christians from other churches, and their pastors, to volunteer as well. Pastor Anderson, claims Matthew 4:4 as the ministry s motto: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. And, the gospel is served as regularly as the groceries. On the typical distribution day, the doors open at 8:30am, though many begin lining up an hour earlier. Refreshments are served and volunteers fellowship with those who are there for food. A special handout is given to each family that includes jokes, scripture, and gotchas (attention grabbing facts about salvation). Sometimes there is music as well. At 9:30, Pastor Anderson preaches an evangelistic message. Normally, there are over 40 unchurched people listening, and Willard counts seven people who have been brought to the Lord through the food ministry. There are also several people attending the church now who first came to volunteer with the ministry. Following the message, the food is distributed, assembly line-style which allows volunteers to talk with every person who goes through the line. Before they leave, Willard says, they usually get invited to church or Sunday school at least a dozen times. When asked how the church affords this ministry, he is eager to explain. It s totally a God thing! Every time we ve needed something, He has provided. Refrigerators, storage cabinets, shelving, and desks, all have been donated from the community. Everything we have, God has given to us. And the church s needs are being met as well. On New Year s Eve 2007, Pastor Anderson received a call from a lady who wanted to make a donation to the Linville ministry. Because of the holidays, no one was there to receive her check, and she wanted to make the donation that day, so it would be deductible from her 2007 taxes. He agreed to meet her at a local restaurant to get the check for the Linville food pantry. But, before he left, she asked him about the needs of the Mt. Carmel church. Willard says, I didn t tell her, but we had almost no money in the bank, a $1,300 interest payment due, and our monthly insurance premium too. I had no idea how we were going to make it. She asked how much we needed, but I refused to tell her. I only said that we could use whatever she wanted to give. She took out her check book, wrote him a check, and handed it to him. It was made out to the Mt. Carmel church for $15,000. I couldn t see the check for the tears, Willard said. If it had not had the food ministry, we would never have seen that money. God has blessed the church in so many ways as they have reached out to those in need. I don t do this for me, says Pastor Anderson, I do it for the souls out there. Pray for Pastor Anderson and the Mt. Carmel church as they serve their community with food and the Bread of Life.