October 1st, 2009 Announcement:God has given Cheney Church an opportunity to be part of His plans for Honduras by helping start a Southern Zone Center. The Center will include the EI Valle Church, a parsonage and an extension seminary. Cheney team will begin work on the EI Valle Church that will seat 300 A second team from Cincinatti, OH. will follow Cheney and complete the church. God has wonderfully supplied the $10,000 needed for this construction. All that is needed is willing laborers! Will you prayerfully consider being a part of this team? DATES: July 19-29, 2010 Team Size: 12 to 16 people Costs: 10 days @$40. a day for all in country expenses. Expenses: $400.00 Insurance: $ 35.75 Exit fee: $34.24 Estimated air fare: $930.00 Estimated Total: $1400.00 Schedule of Payments: Jan. 15, 2010.....$325. Mar. 15, 2010.....$325. May 15,2010.....$325. July 1, 2010.....$325. See the office manager for application. Submit the application with a $100.00 deposit. The $100 application payment is non-refundable. For more information about Bob and Evelyn Shea, and Volunteer Missionaries in Honduras and how you can help or get involved click on the "Bird."  |
The Story of AlabasterThe Alabaster plan for giving to provide mission buildings began in 1949. During prayer, General NMI Council Member Elizabeth Vennum felt God directing her to turn to Matthew 26:6-13."While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked. "This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor." Aware of this, Jesus said to them, "Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me. The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me. When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial. I tell you the truth, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her." This became the scriptural basis for a mission love gift that has resulted in more than 6,000 buildings and parcels of land around the world. Just as the woman sacrificially gave up something costly for her Lord, Nazarenes are asked to do without something they want but do not need. In turn, they donate the item's cost equivalent to purchase mission buildings and construction sites. Alabaster boxes for both children and adults are available to encourage giving and to provide a visual reminder to pray for those people who will be affected by the gospel in the buildings constructed. ALL Alabaster money is used for its original purpose; none is kept back for administrative costs. Each February and September, Nazarenes are encouraged to pour out their Alabaster love gifts like the woman mentioned in the scripture passage. It is a means or demonstrating gratitude. 6401 The Paseo Kansas City, MO 64131 Phone: 816-333-7000, Ext. 2350 E-mail: nmi@nazarene.org Web site; www.nazarenemissions.org |
Hands Across NationsCheney Church of the Nazarene also helps to support other mission groups that have related goals. Hands Across Nations recently was blessed with a deputation offering from the congregation. For a summary of what Hands Across Nations is all about, read below. For more information and photos of the changes that are occurring in Uganda because of this charity, please visit www.handsacrossnations.org. If you would like to get involved or receive e-mail updates regarding this organization, please e-mail krojas@handsacrossnations.com or contact Kemper Rojas at 509-624-9223.H.A.N. MissionMeet the physical, spiritual and health needs of disadvantaged people Support needy children and young adults in primary, secondary and higher education Initiate and support health care programs and practitioners.H.A.N. MottoSharing the love of Christ in practical waysOur BeginningHands Across Nations didn't start with a big vision or even a great idea… it was born in the midst of devastation and was started out of a necessity to care for the needs of the thousands of unheard voices ravaged by war. In 2001, what started as a missionary trip became a life altering journey for Carolyn Kurowski, a founding member of the charity. After witnessing the suffering in Uganda, the individuals with no access to doctors, no clean water, and no protection from rebels, her faith and hope could not be quelled. After that first trip, Carolyn returned to the U.S. and enrolled the hearts of countless others to aid these devastated areas.In 2003, she was determined to not only meet needs of those in the region, but to also provide hope and let them know they are not alone. She stayed for two and a half months and brought mobile health clinics, education, and food supplies. Four days after leaving, the village was attacked by rebels, killing 53 people, many of whom she helped and had grown to love. The survivors made their way to displacement camps outside of UNICEF's reach, and within weeks another attack almost wiped out the entire village - more than 500 men, women and children were killed. Hearing this news, Carolyn realized that a larger relief effort was needed…Hands Across Nations would be the company to rise and meet these needs. |
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