YOU ARE LOVED! We do not have adequate words to express our ap-preciation and gratitude to each of you for your generous expression of love toward us at Assembly. It is such a joy to serve alongside each of you. Thank you for coming to Assembly and having your cup right side up to receive the blessing of the Holy Spirit. God answered our prayers and provided a wonderful time, with great speak-ers and an incredible spirit of generosity. We look forward to seeing what God has in store for 2024-2025. We are already anticipating District Assembly 2025, July 10-12! Congratulations to the following individuals:
ORDAINED:
Danaka Bulthuis, Pastor, Sparrow Church
Janette Cole, Associate Pastor, Pittsfield
Ryan Crawley, Pastor, Auburn
Jake Phillips, Pastor, Flora
NEWLY LICENSED:
Jake Dotson, Student, Marion First
Juan Pascal Gaspar, Pastor, Beardstown Hispanic
Jake Hicks, Student, Shelbyville
Brandi Ruzich, Associate Pastor, Nebo
Nicole Whitney, Associate Pastor, Belleville First
GRANTED RETIRED STATUS
Dwayne Keith Anderson, Sparta
Clarence Cawvey, Mount Vernon Faith
Gary A. Williamson, Paris First
HIGHLIGHTS FROM DS REPORT
- Gratitude for District Support Personnel
- World Evangelism Fund, Nazarene Benefits USA, ONU Educational Budget paid 100%
- Because the district budget was lowered 1% last year over $79,000 stayed in the local church.
- Recommendation to lower the district budget anoth-er .2% to 4.65% in the formula.
- Introduction of new theme—BE LIKE JESUS!
- Elected Brian Trambley, Rodney Durr, Marc Abla to serve on the District Advisory Board.
- Elected Michael Taylor and Laura Mondy to serve on the ONU Board of Trustees.