by Terry Armstrong | Jan 22, 2023 | Around the District
The Sanctuary was buzzing with excitement this morning as we waited for the service to begin. It was installation Sunday of the new pastor at Paris First Church of the Nazarene. We welcome Rev. Tessa Stine as the newest and youngest pastor on the Illinois district....
by Terry Armstrong | Jan 22, 2023 | Around the District
Easter Sunday afternoon we joined the Granite City Iglesia del Nazareno with Pastor Enrique and Jackeline Riofrio. Loved their worship with the children helping lead worship. Pastor Riofrio preached with passion the 7 last sayings of Jesus on the cross. In addition,...
by Terry Armstrong | Jan 22, 2023 | Around the District, Pastoral assignments
He is Risen! Today we were excited to worship our Risen Christ with our precious brothers and sisters at BellevilleKorean Hope Church of the Nazarene. We got to install Rev. John Bae as the new Pastor. Pastor John and Rachel begin their ministry in Belleville this...
by Terry Armstrong | Jan 22, 2023 | Around the District, NYI Information
FIRE 2023, our fall district NYI event. It was an incredible day of sunshine, no wind, friends, nine square, Gaga pit, archery tag, Trio from Olivet led in praise and Jared Bouton brought the Word. Thank you to Karl Tabor for his leadership.
by Terry Armstrong | Jan 17, 2023 | Around the District, Pastoral assignments
Serving in this role gives me an inside glimpse to many of our churches and their relationship with their pastor. Conducted the church/pastoral review at Springfield First Church of the Nazarene. How exciting to hear the board speak of the positive direction Pastor...
