by Terry Armstrong | Sep 14, 2025 | Around the District
A wonderful day celebrating and recognizing the Beardstown Haitian First Church of the Nazarene. 64 chapter members of this brand new church plant. Their love and passion for Jesus Christ was so evident in their worship. We continue to work through the details of...
by Terry Armstrong | Sep 13, 2025 | Around the District
Enjoyed the day hanging out with our Students involved in Bible Quizzing. 8 different church represented – Decatur First, Belleville Emmanuel, Pittsfield, Mt. Erie, Marion First, Murphysboro, Shelbyville, and Centralia. 25 students studying the Word of God...
by Terry Armstrong | Sep 7, 2025 | Around the District
It was a wonderful 100th Celebration for the Taylorville Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Russ and Rachel Burch. Dr. David Busic always delivers a powerful message – full of Grace and seasoned with Salt.
by Terry Armstrong | Aug 31, 2025 | Around the District
Enjoyed our visit at Belleville Emmanuel this morning. We worshipped and praised God together and also celebrated Pastor Russell Brewer’s birthday. Pastor Russ and Debbie Davis Brewer are providing excellent servant leadership to the folks at Emmanuel. Great message...
by Terry Armstrong | Aug 24, 2025 | Around the District
This afternoon we met at our Virden Church of the Nazarene to celebrate the life and ministry of this congregation who ministered faithfully for 83 years in Virden. Even though we grieved the life cycle of a congregation coming to an end we celebrated the impact of...
by Terry Armstrong | Aug 24, 2025 | Around the District
It was a morning filled with celebration at Springfield First. Pastor Ben Alexander took in several ‘partners’ (members); preached an impactful message with Jesus’ question, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ And then concluded the service with 8 baptisms –...
