by Terry Armstrong | Feb 26, 2023 | Around the District, Pastoral assignments
Congratulations to Rev. James P. Blue and Chris Brownfield Blue as they retired today. Jim has pastored for 58 years, 52 on the Illinois district and the past 30 years at the Olivet Church of the Nazarene. Thank you pastor Jim and Chris for your faithfulness to God...
by Terry Armstrong | Feb 26, 2023 | Around the District
It was a wonderful privilege to install Rev. Timothy R. Cole as the pastor at Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene. We believe that it is in the providence of God that He has led Pastor Tim and Janette Willard Cole, with their daughter, Ellianna to the Pittsfield...
by Terry Armstrong | Feb 19, 2023 | Around the District, Pastoral assignments
Traveled to Collinsville this morning to share in the act of worship with Pastor Christopher Watkins and the congregation of New Community Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Christopher’s message was a challenge to discover peace through the focus and discipline of...
by Terry Armstrong | Feb 17, 2023 | Around the District
Attention Students attending NYC 2023 in Tampa – In early March Jared Bouton and Ben Alexander will be scheduling area meetings to fill in information regarding the Illinois delegation – dates, times, travel plans, housing arrangements, etc. COMING...
by Terry Armstrong | Feb 11, 2023 | Around the District
Quiz day for the Illinois district. Great job students. We had our fifth Quiz Meet of the 2022-2023 season today. There were four teams (representing two churches). We had eight total quizzers. Top Five were: 5. Alex – Belleville Emmanuel 4. Henry –...
by Terry Armstrong | Feb 10, 2023 | Around the District
The Bridge is one of the organic ministries on the Illinois District Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Jon Kroeze JR and MaryLou Kroeze are wonderful servants of Christ who share the love and mercy of God with those that enter their doors. The Bridge Coffee House an NCM...
