by Terry Armstrong | Jan 23, 2023 | Around the District, Pastoral assignments
The Church Board of Decatur Oak Grove requested and approved the appointment of Rev. Lutz Braunig to serve as the new pastor of this congregation. Be in prayer for Pastor Lutz and the congregation as they work together to build the kingdom of God in their...
by Terry Armstrong | Jan 23, 2023 | Around the District
Becky and I traveled to the north, crossed the Illinois River to Pike County to Nebo Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Darin and Lori Workman have and are leading this wonderful group of God-seeking people to be a vibrant and thriving congregation. Thankful for the truth...
by Terry Armstrong | Jan 22, 2023 | Announcements, Around the District, NYI Information
Illinois District Pastors, Youth Leaders, and other Youth Workers,Greetings!DCL – District Celebrate Life – is ON, here at the Illinois District! It will be held at the Roxana Church ofthe Nazarene, 500 North Central Avenue in Roxana, on March 10-11. Check-in starts...
by Terry Armstrong | Jan 22, 2023 | Around the District
A quick jaunt this morning to Dupo to join Pastor Ron Hebel and the congregation at Bluffview Christian Center to hear missionaries Rod and Sarah Reed. After service the church provided a delicious all church dinner. Thank you Pastor Ron and Irene for your wonderful...
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, 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.
