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 –...
by Terry Armstrong | Aug 23, 2025 | Around the District
A wonderful time of fellowship and prayer together with our pastors of our multi-cultural churches. Thank you Pastor David S Samayoa and Sonia Hidalgo for your leadership across the Illinois District. Excited about the possibilities – looking at a new Haitian...
by Terry Armstrong | Aug 11, 2025 | Around the District
Enjoyed the day helping Royalton Church of the Nazarene celebrate their 100th Anniversary. Pastors Robert Flowers and Pamela Jones Flowers are loving the people and the ministry in Royalton. It was good to see and hear former Pastors Dan Taylor and Bill Chenault; and...
by Terry Armstrong | Aug 3, 2025 | Around the District
Had a wonderful morning and service with Pastor Nicole Cotton and Pastor Beau Cotton and the folks of Belleville First Church of the Nazarene. Enjoyed meeting former pastors Rev Joe Techau, Dr Mark Quanstrom and Dr. Craig Dillman as the church celebrated their 70th...
