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Newsletter – June 5, 2024

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BE SURE TO CHECK OUT NMI SILENT AUCTION IN BUILDING BEHIND TABERNACLE AT FAMILY CAMP!
ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARD WORK & WITNESS PROJECTS

NMI Presidents have written, asking  “What offerings do we  take to NMI Convention?”
Thanks for Asking! The Answer:   Please bring 3 checks, all written to E TN district NMI for: 
 #1 Speaker: Ana Maria Crocker Diaz, Bio, in Spanish & English is attached. 

Click here Ana Maria Crocker de Diaz – Holiness Today  for great article about our speaker.  Bring generous deputation offering for our Convention speaker, Ana Maria Crocker Diaz!

#2 Links Missionaries-we suggest every church bring at least $10 for our Links, Rusty & Dianne Robbins.

 

#3 CCK  Transportation-offering for fuel to deliver CCKs to crisis areas.  
This saves our churches havingto send the $12/ box to Global Treasurer for warehouse.  Transportation for CCKs (Special CCK instructions for boxes NOT
going to warehouse is attached).   

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DON’T FORGET NMI PRESIDENTS’ WORKSHOP at ASSEMBLY
3:00PM TUESDAY,  July 16, 2024 
THE BRANCHES CHURCH of the NAZARENE
2712 Henderson Avenue, Cleveland, TN 37312

Newsletter, May 29, 2024

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Save the date

NMI Workshop at District Assembly for All NMI Presidents and NMI Workers
Tuesday, July 16 at 3:00 PM 
Where: 
The Branches (former name: Cleveland First Church of the Nazarene)
                            2712 Henderson Avenue, NE Cleveland, TN 37312  
What to Bring:  
Generous offering for Speaker, Links Missionary Ana Maria Crocker,  &
   at least $10 Love offering for our  Links  Missionaries, Rusty & Diane Robbins,  
                      Write checks to E TN District NMI, and all churches will be credited through Global Treasury. 
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WORLD MISSION BROADCAST-AT THE EDGE OF INNOVATION

In 2023, Nazarenes  from around the world gave  $210,290 to World Mission Broadcast (WMB), providing radio, television, and internet programs to share the gospel. Click 

here

 for information, promotional resources, and to connect with WMB.

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NMI PRESIDENTS REPORTS

 This week, we have 44 reports…over twice as many as last Wednesday!  Thank you!
If you have still not reported, 

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Make a paper copy of the report form by downloading this PDF form:  

You will then have your information at your fingertips when you do your report online
Get offering information, & any other information needing input, from your pastor and/or church treasurer. 
Then, click on red text: 

Online ET NMI Reporting Form
and follow prompts.

Your report will automatically be sent in, and you will have a copy of it!.
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Newsletter, May 15, 2024

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Coming Soon to Family camp-June 5-9: NMI Gift Basket Silent Auction 
What’s great about NMI Silent Auction? 

*It’s a great place to meet new friends & connect with old friends!
*There’s super stuff to bid on!  Super stuff already donated:  
GORGEOUS THROW, hand quilted by Brenda Angus!  
GOLD TRIMMED BONE CHINA from CZECHOSLOVAKIA
ANTIQUE SERVING PIECES
ADORABLE COOKIE JAR, WITH COOKIE CUTTERS
*Knowing that 10% of all NMI Silent Auction sales go to our
Camp’s 75th Anniversary Fund…
*Learning that the other 90% of all NMI Silent Auction sales will go to
Work & Witness projects…
E TN Work & Witness Team will deliver Jesus Film tent to the
Amazon Jungle District in October!
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Report, received yesterday from Links Coordinator, Dot Reed, following her recent stroke: 
“I am home now. Busy keeping up with doctors appointments and different therapists,
physical, occupational and speech therapy  but, God is good, and He gives strength for each day.
P T L. I plan on getting my NMI President’s Report in on The 15th.”
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Twenty NMI Presidents’ reports have been received…thanks to those of you who have reported!
We will be eager to receive the remainder next week!


Newsletter, May 8, 2024

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Did you read NMI Central last week?   
It  was about a district known for engaging Kids in Missions: 

EAST TENNESSEE, USA REGION 

I was recently  interviewed by Debra Voelker, USA/Canada Regional Director.  

Debra asked me to share  about the  great E TN Kids Mission Jamboree, and how our district engages our kids in missions.  Last week’s NMI Central lesson was constructed from that interview. 

If you missed it, you can find it in NMI Central Archives.

To see the past archive of NMI Central publications click here.
Select English;  when the list opens, scroll all the way to bottom of list, and click on East Tennessee, USA.
NMI Central is shared, in 4 different languages, with Nazarenes around the world…so E TN NMI  has received congratulations from the around the US and beyond. 

Our favorite congratulatory emails about  being selected to represent the USA region in NMI Central came from our missionaries, Joshua & Katie Haun and  LINKS Missionaries Rusty & Diane Robbins.  Rusty is Jesus Film Coordinator for the Eurasia Region and Diane is the NMI coordinator for the Eurasia Region. Bulgaria, where our Hauns serve is also on the Eurasia Region.  
To learn more about the vast Eurasia Region, click here 

https://www.eurasiaregion.org/


Be sure to see the 2 page attachment, with the most recent news from the Robbins!        Attachment

Newsletter, May 1, 2024

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One More Great Activity on Family Day at Family Camp…
Shopping at NMI Gift Basket Silent Auction!
The

attached flyer

gives information about some great activities at family camp, especially on Family Day, Saturday, June 8.  In addition to those activities, you can support E TN District Work & Witness project by SHOPPING AT OUR ANNUAL GIFT BASKET SILENT AUCTION at FAMILY CAMP  

10% OF ALL SALES WILL GO TO 75TH ANNIVERSARY CAMP PROJECT/REMAINDER WILL GO TO W&W!

Need a GREAT Missionary Story?  Click on the link below:

https://www.nazarene.org/stories
When you use these wonderful videos, remind your people that they are made possible through the prayers, involvement and giving of faithful Nazarenes worldwide.  

REPEATING IMPORTANT INFORMATION SENT LAST WEEK:
At this time of year, I get LOTS of questions about ordering Memorial Roll and Distinguished Service Award Certificates.
You can order online (5-10 days expected delivery) or using the order blank at the site:
To help you get to them quickly, here are quick links to order Memorial Roll certificates, and DSA certificates: 

 

Newsletter, April 24, 2024

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EARLY NEWSLETTER TO MAKE REPORTING EASIER + 2 GREAT ATTACHMENTS * 1 IMPORTANT PRAYER REQUEST

April 30 is Close of Church Year-All Pastors & NMI Presidents Reports are due by May 13.

This year, NMI forms have again been simplified, yet all information needed is included on report forms, found at http://etnmi.org/forms/

Information on NMI Presidents’ reports MUST accurately match Pastors’ reports…here’s the easiest, most accurate way for that to happen:

EmojiMake a paper copy of the report form by downloading this PDF form:  LOCAL NMI PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2023-24 so you can have your information at your fingertips when you do your report online.  Get offering information, & any other information needing input, from your pastor and/or church treasurer.  When you respond to “Deputation Offerings,” list offerings given at services, as well as any gifts you may have sent to missionaries online or by mail.

EmojiSelect “Easier” way to report, and type in your information.  Your report will automatically be sent in, and you will have a copy of it!

PRAY:   Please pray for our NMI Links Coordinator, Dot Reed.  Dot has had a mild stroke, caused by a 90+buildup of plaque in a carotid artery.  She is scheculded for surgery this Wednesday.   

OPPORTUNITY!:  Meet Simon Jothi, Principal of SE Asia Nazarene Bible College
Please see his attached  biography with photo. 

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    You’ll be blessed by his amazing life story and his gifted service to the Kingdom of God in SE Asia!
10% church credit is available for churches hosting services with Simon Jothi.  
Use giving code 137603 and all offering can be sent to General Treasurer.
To schedule a service with Simon Jothi,  available May 15, 16, or 17, call Martha Bean at 317-412-2921
 


Newsletter, April 17, 2024

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We’re hearing about wonderful Baskets!
Have you created YOUR church’s BASKET FOR THE NMI SILENT AUCTION AT FAMILY CAMP FOR W&W PROJECTS? Ten percent of all Basket sales will be donated to the 75th Anniversary of the Camp Fund.
Did you catch the blessing on NMI Central last Wednesday?

 

The Hauns’ ministry  in Bulgaria was focus of  the NMI Central lesson last Wednesday! 

 It would be great to use this NMI Central lesson to remind your church of how God is using OUR E TN District SENT missionaries…and share with your church the amazing  Valentines for Jesus  total offering received:  $23,240.08! 

Quick link to NMI Central lesson:  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14I6dQwrQdFKP5nrydahFxpTFsNOQ1Z3G/view?usp=sharing

Since April 30 is close of church year, offering received after  Friday, April 29 will go toward NEXT Valentines for Jesus project, to be announed FIRST at Kids’ Mission Jamboree, June 17, at Chidlren’s Camp.

Did you catch my mistake last Wednesday? 
 My apology is extended to these churches whose latest Valentines for Jesus offering I inadvertently omitted from last week’s report:
Blackman Community-$60    Tullahoma Westside-$80    Food Ministry Tullahoma-$20
Valentines for Jesus Offerings since last week’s report:
Shady Grove-550    Tullahoma Eastside Community-227    Manchester-200   
Crossville-493.65    
Lebanon 1st-additional $40, added to their original 495=595
TOTAL VALENTINES FOR JESUS OFFERINGS SENT IN & CREDITED TO CHURCHES = $23,240.08

Newsletter, April 10, 2024

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GIFT BASKET SILENT AUCTION AT FAMILY CAMP
For several years, E TN NMI has sponsored a SILENT AUCTION OF GIFT BASKETS  at Family Camp.

All proceeds from this fun-filled sale go towards Work & Witness projects.  However, during this 75th Anniversary Celebration Camp Meeting, 10% of all Basket sales will go toward the 75th Anniversary Camp project.  Please have baskets at campground the afternoon of June 5.

                               EmojiNew Valentines for Jesus Total=$22,079.43Emoji

Pleasant View-200    Southview Community-100    Jamestown-194    
Monterey-288.41 Pleasant Green-481    Cowan-500    Sweetwater-428    Newport-322.14     Hilltop-688  The Church House-395.50    
Beulah Chapel-574.25    Athens-316.71    Doyle-747.00
Chattanooga E Ridge-500    Smyrna-305    Carthage-125   Barfield-275   
 Murfreesboro 1st-175  Brownington-348.74  Lenoir City 1,050  
New Life  1,211.42,  Knoxville South-862.47
Warren Chapel-200. Tullahoma 1st-561. Lebanon 1st-495  
Lebanon New Hope Community Church-200
Elizabethton-1050.25   Cookeville-1410.40.  Mt. Hermon-402   
Estill Springs-250,  Maryville-1,396 Tullahoma 1st-20  Fayetteville-305   Decherd-341  Jasper- 1,297  
New Hope-255  Real Life-330.32  Mt. Vernon-752  
The Branches/Cleveland 1st-700  
Chapman’s Chapel-250 Gordonsville-243    Knoxville 1st-397.54
Shelbyville-307   Chattanooga Grace-326.28  
Knoxville House Church Network  
Tullahoma Eastside-227   Chattanooga Grace-+550 =876.28  
Pleasant View-+200=400
Red text = new this week

 

Important Upcoming NMI Dates:
April 19:  Missionary Kid Jude Haun’s Birthday
April 23:  Retired Missionary Geneva Silvernail’s Birthday 
               Links Missionary Rusty Robbins’ Birthday
30 ASSEMBLY YEAR ENDS
May 1 Missionary Katie Haun’s Birthday
May 4  Missionary Josh Haun’s Birthday
May 16-Links Missionaries Rusty & Diane Robbins’ Anniversary

Newsletter, April 3, 2024

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Thank you for praying for 
Jesus Film Showing in 
Elizabethton at State Line Drive In Theatre 
What  a huge blessing it was for Jim & me to go to Elizabethton for the Jesus Film Showing which had been promoted by the church youth with their float in the Elizabethton Christmas parade! 
When we arrived on the Saturday of the showing, we were met by a host of church members preparing 800 hot dogs to serve at Jesus film showing that night at the State Line Drive-in Theatre. 

When our Elizabethton church asked other churches in town to pray with them for the Jesus Film showing, God led them not only to pray, but also to donate food and door prizes!  Beautiful bonds were formed between churches all over town because Elizabethton Nazarenes were obeying God!

God had challenged NMI president, Kristie Greene, pictured below with the church’s Easter Bunny, with a vision for showing the Jesus film to her town months before the showing.  
Praise God, she accepted the challenge!  
Elizabethton Church Easter Bunny  & helpers had been busy for days, blessing hospital & nursing home patients with treats from the church the week prior to Jesus Film showing!

It was just about “Go Time,” and Pastor Kenley Knight was ready to greet people & direct traffic, with scores of traffic helpers from the church, and from the local sheriff’s department.           When the church asked the theatre to show the film, they were told it would have to happen     the night before the regular season was to begin…the Saturday night before Easter!                            It couldn’t have been a more beautiful night, planned by God! 

Over an hour before the film was to begin, cars were lined up down the highway, waiting to be admitted.  Seventy seven cars, filled with 208 people, came through the gate.  
At the  conclusion of the film, not one car moved…the invitation to pray was given…
People moved to the front, close to the screen,
Prayer Leaders  from  Elizabethton  Church prayed  with people all over the parking lot…
What a beautiful scene! Many, especially young people, prayed to accept Christ.  
 CONTINUE PRAYING FOR GOD’D MOVING ON ELIZABETHTON, LED BY HIS CHURCH!

 

Emoji“Valentines for Jesus” New total=$21,369.43!Emoji

Goal was $15,000!

E TN churches have engaged their children in missions, helping them to earn $21,250.15 for Bible Learning, in Bulgaria,  led by our Missionaries, Joshua & Katie Haun
Pleasant View-200    Southview Community-100    Jamestown-194    
Monterey-288.41 Pleasant Green-481    Cowan-500    Sweetwater-428    Newport-322.14     Hilltop-688  The Church House-395.50    
Beulah Chapel-574.25    Athens-316.71    Doyle-747.00
Chattanooga E Ridge-500    Smyrna-305    Carthage-125   Barfield-275   
 Murfreesboro 1st-175  Brownington-348.74  Lenoir City 1,050  New Life  1,211.42  
Knoxville South-862.47
Warren Chapel-200. Tullahoma 1st-561. Lebanon 1st-495  
Lebanon New Hope Community Church-200
Elizabethton-1050.25   Cookeville-1410.40.  Mt. Hermon-402   
Estill Springs-250
Maryville-1,396 Tullahoma 1st-20  Fayetteville-305   Decherd-341  
Jasper- 1,297  
New Hope-255  Real Life-330.32  Mt. Vernon-752  
The Branches/ Cleveland 1st-700  
Chapman’s Chapel-250 Gordonsville-243    Knoxville 1st-397.54
Shelbyville-307   Chattanooga Grace-326.28  Knoxville House Church Network   
Red text = new this week
We’re heard news of other great offerings, but don’t post on newsletter until check, 
written to E TN NM is received by 
JoAnn Rutherford Alderman, 910 Brentwood Drive, Etowah, TN 37331

 

Newsletter, March 27, 2024

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Emoji“Valentines for Jesus” New total=$20,943.15Emoji

Pleasant View-200    Southview Community-100    Jamestown-194    Monterey-288.41
Pleasant Green-481    Cowan-500    Sweetwater-428    Newport-322.14     Hilltop-688
The Church House-395.50    Beulah Chapel-574.25    Athens-316.71    Doyle-747.00
Chattanooga E Ridge-500    Smyrna-305    Carthage-125   Barfield-275   
 Murfreesboro 1st-175  Brownington-348.74  Lenoir City 1,050  New Life  1,211.42  Knoxville South-852.47+10=862.47
Warren Chapel-200. Tullahoma 1st-561. Lebanon 1st-495  
Lebanon New Hope Community Church-200
Elizabethton-1050.25   Cookeville-1410.40.  Mt. Hermon-402   Estill Springs-250
Maryville-1,396 Tullahoma 1st-20  Fayetteville-305   Decherd-341  Jasper- 1,297  
New Hope-255  Real Life-330.32  Mt. Vernon-752  The Branches/ Cleveland 1st-700  
Chapman’s Chapel-250 
Gordonsville-243    Knoxville 1st-397.54
Red text = new this week
We’re heard news of other great offerings, but don’t post on newsletter until check, written to E TN NM is received by 
JoAnn Rutherford Alderman, 910 Brentwood Drive, Etowah, TN 37331
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News from Chapman’s Chapel

For Valentines for Jesus this year, we decided to make & sell tumblers❤️ some of the kids helped fill the cups with valentine candy as an extra treat😊We ended up bringing in about $250 for them & everyone has enjoyed having a keepsake from monies raised 🥰
We are also changing things up with CCKs this year – I made a carnival game for kids to participate with each month by punching through the tissue paper to pull out 2 CCK items for everyone to focus on for the month.. & when we meet for missions service, everyone helps to place the items into the 2 gallon ziplocks to be ready to pack come June/July😊

JESUS FILM IN ELIZABETHTON
Continue praying for Jesus Film Showing, sponsored by Elizabethton Church of the Nazarene, at State Line Drive-in Theater  this Saturday night, March 30.  
 
May you have a blessed Resurrection Sunday!