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I am still praising the Lord for His many blessings at the recent district assembly. My prayer was that God would provide encouragement and inspiration to our pastors and people... and surely He did this. Pastors, thank you for your support of, and participation in, the assembly.
Again this year almost every pastor was present and accounted for. God blessed us with great crowds and wonderful services. It was a great joy to work with Dr. Busic! Drs. Sunberg and Nees did a fantastic job as well.
Below you will find the names of those serving on our district boards and committees following the elections. Special thanks to our district secretary and elections coordinator, Pastor Earl Robertson for the outstanding job he did of organizing everything!
Welcome to our new office manager, Mrs. Ana Carrier, who assumed her new
responsibilities on May 2nd, replacing interim office manager, Kimberly Downs. I am so appreciative of my daughter Kimberly and her willingness to step in and help us through the transition, especially in preparation for the district assembly. Now we are delighted to welcome Ana. Ana, who is completely fluent in English and Spanish, was raised in a Nazarene pastor's home and is a dedicated church woman. She is active as a worship leader at Jesucristo Vive Church of the Nazarene in Arlington. We are very excited to have her as part of our district team.
Our next big event on the district is Family Camp, followed by Teen Camp (CRAVE) and Kidz Camp. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the Family Camp brochure below.
For you and with you,
Pastor David Downs
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Election Results
Congratulations to all who were elected to various positions of district service at the recent district assembly. Below are the current board, committees, and General Assembly/Convention delegations. Newly elected board and committee members' names are in bold print.
Advisory Board
(See section F for addresses, e-mails and telephone numbers)
David E. Downs,
chairman; C.B. Glidden,
secretary
Ordained ministers-Ted Taylor (2017), Corey Jones (2018), Mark Ramsey (2018),
C.B. Glidden (2019), Terry Porter (2019)
Lay members-Dan Davisson (2017), Terry Fowler (2018), Raylene Tucker (2018),
Jeff Crouch (2019), Loretta Martin (2019)
Camp Arrowhead Board
(See section F for addresses, e-mails and telephone numbers)
Ken Lewis,
chairman ex-officio
Ministers-Julian Corpus (2017), Marcia Nikl (2017), Marvin Pepper (2018
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Randy Anderson (2019), Curt Plaxco (2019)
Lay members-Marshall Martin (2017), Jeff Crouch (2018),
Julie Calvert (2019),
Clarence Hawkins (2019)
Ex officio members-district superintendent, district NYI president, district SDMI chairperson, district adult ministries director, district children's director, Camp Arrowhead Board secretary, Camp Arrowhead Board treasurer (or their appointed representatives)
Court of Appeals Board
(See section F for addresses, e-mails and telephone numbers)
(Terms to expire 2017)
David E. Downs,
chairman; ministers-C.B. Glidden, Mark Ramsey; lay members-Jim Jacobs Ken Lewis
Hispanic Ministries Advisory Committee
(See section F for addresses, e-mails and telephone numbers)
Misael Alvarado, Lester Anderson, Mark Banda (HMAC DAB representative), Mirian Davidge
Ministerial Credentials Board
(See section F for addresses, e-mails and telephone numbers)
David E. Downs,
chairman (ex officio); Earl Robertson,
secretary (ex officio); C.B. Glidden (2017), Greg Johnson (2017), Corey Jones (2017), Terry Porter (2017), Rhonda Swanson (2018), Barbara Jones (2018), Curt Plaxco (2018), Jimmye Cole (2019), Al Mixon (2019), Zach Smithson (2019), Travis Zachary (2019),
Calvary Callender (2020), Pedro Cruz (2020), Jeff Parson (2020), Ted Taylor (2020)
Ministerial Studies Board
(See section F for addresses, e-mails and telephone numbers)
(Terms to expire 2017)
Mark Ramsey,
Chairman; Mike Davis,
Secretary; Alton Ashby, Mark Banda, David Hollon,
Delvin Wiles
Sunday School Discipleship Ministries Board
(See section F for addresses, e-mails and telephone numbers)
C.B. Glidden,
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hairman (2017)
Ministers-Rick Calvert (2017), Terry Porter (2017), Mark Banda (2018), Todd Derbyshire
(2018),
Michael Davis (2019)
Lay members-Marshall Martin (2017), Raylene Tucker (2017), Wayne McDonald (2018),
Renae Fowler (2019), Loretta Martin (2019)
Ex-officio members-district superintendent, district NMI president, district NYI president,
district Disaster Relief Coordinator
Trustees, Southern Nazarene University
(See section F for addresses, e-mails and telephone numbers)
Ministers-David E. Downs (ex officio), C.B. Glidden (2017),
Mark Ramsey (2019)
Lay members-Jim Jacobs (2017), Cheryl Crouch (2018)
The following are the General Assembly Delegates and SDMI Delegates:
General Assembly--Ministers--Corey Jones, C.B. Glidden
General Assembly--Lay persons--Jeff Crouch, Dan Davisson, Renae Fowler
SDMI General Convention--Ministers--Terry Porter, Rick Calvert
SDMI General Convention--Lay persons--Sandra Porter, Loretta Martin
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To open a larger image of the Family Camp Flyer, please click here.
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It is an exciting time as we begin a new church year! It is also a time of transition. Because it will take a while to update email addresses received at the conference and in reports, please be patient and please help us!
Changes - If you are no longer an NMI President or West Texas Pastor,
you can help us in two ways.
1) If you are able, forward this important email to the person who is now in charge of NMI.
2) Email us back and ask to be removed from the NMI mailing list, sharing the information of whoever is now in charge of NMI if you have it. Thank you for your help!
Vision Conference
- It was great to be together at the West Texas Vision Conference and Assembly and celebrate how God is moving around the world and in our district. What a GREAT time to be part of the Church!
We want to say thanks again to
Fort Worth First
for hosting us so beautifully! What a blessing their great people were to us. I also need to express thanks to the NMI District Council who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to create such a smooth, well-run conference.
Thanks for all of you for your enthusiasm, encouragement, and generosity. We received $2,632.11 for the Buddy Offering, which will help bring International Delegates to the General NMI Convention in 2017. We also received $3,401.68 for our missionary speakers, Barry and Charlie Carney of Paraguay, and collected 70 boxes of Crisis Care Kits (360 kits).
Remember May
= Missionary Care. You can help take care of our missionaries by presenting a Memorial Roll for $50, a Distinguished Service Award for $100, taking a Healthcare Offering, or giving a "Gifts from the Heart" card and donating to Missionary Care.
May = Mail Teen Mission Offering
to District NMI Treasurer.
Looking ahead to June, deputation tours are approaching! Please give these missionaries a warm West Texas welcome!
- June 20-July 8 Ronald and Shelly Miller (South Africa) on Deputation
- June 18 - July 21 Scot and Jill Riggins (Philippines) on Deputation
Thanks for the excellent work you do as you lead your congregation to pray, disciple, educate and give.
Let's continue to celebrate the harvest!
Blessings,
Cheryl Crouch, WT NMI President
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What a great convention and assembly we had. Dr Nees, Dr. Sunberg, Ray Neu, and Barry and Charlie Carney were all truly anointed as they shared about their ministries. Each of them shared from their unique perspectives what the Lord is doing. Many delegates shared with us how their eyes were opened to the fascinating work being done around the globe.
Here in West Texas, there were several churches that had wonderful growth in their Discipleship Ministries:
SDMI Exceptional Award
Discipleship Ministries percentage gain of 50% or greater
Clarendon Pastor Bill Hodges
Fort Worth Cross Point Pastor Todd Derbyshire
Gainesville Eastside Pastor Jason Powers
Hamlin Pastor Jeff Parsons
Lubbock First Pastor Michael Page
SDMI Superior Award
Discipleship Ministries percentage gain of 10%-49%
Amarillo North Beacon Pastors Ryan & Serina Nelson
Andrews Pastor Bill Perheatlh
Arlington Jesucristo Vive Pastor Moises Marquez
Bowie Pastor Steve Holmgren
Bowie Hispanic Pastor Manuel Rodriguez
Denton Willowwood Hispanic Pastor Mirian Davidge
Dickens Bible Pastor Marvin West
Fort Worth Westridge Pastor Ish Mora
Levelland Pastor Hugh Hays
Prairie Point Interim Pastor Ron Miner
Stinnett Lay Pastor Kenneth Benton
SDMI Honor Award
Discipleship Ministries Percentage gain 1-9%
Abernathy First Pastor Pedro Cruz
Amarillo First Pastor Jeffrey Marcoe
Amarillo Valleyview Pastor Larry Dunlap
Arlington First Pastor Clint Benn
Big Spring First Pastor Cal Callender
Dalhart Pastor Rick Calvert
Dumas Nueva Vida Pastors Phillip & Martha Patalano
Fort Worth Riverside Community Pastor Lester Anderson
Fort Worth Sobre la Roca Pastor Luis Maldonado
Hereford First Pastor Ted Taylor
Lantana Community Fellowship Pastor Mark Elam
Wichita Falls First Pastor Allen Hughes
Finally I want to thank Cheryl Crouch and the District NMI team for all they did working alongside and sharing the Vision Conference with the West Texas SDMI. The mission is discipleship.
Anticipating great things!
CB Glidden
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Kids Camp 2016 - June 27-July1 at Camp Arrowhead
Registration links are on the website for campers and sponsors.
Early Bird registration is due May 1st by midnight = $208
Because Jesus Loves Kids!
Jennifer Sommers
WTD Kids Director
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We need your partnership!
As you know, Cactus Nazarene Ministry Center (CNMC) is a Christ-centered community center, located in Cactus, TX, offering the message of hope in Christ through services that empower people to live successful lives and to reach their full potential. Your partnership makes this possible!
CNMC is fully supported by individual and church contributions. God continues to provide in miraculous ways, but we need your financial partnership to continue refugee and immigrant ministry in Cactus. At this time, giving is at a low, so we need your help! We invite you and your congregation to consider supporting CNMC by committing to give a one-time gift or a monthly contribution. Please feel free to share this in your bulletin and weekly communication with members of your congregation.
Give by check, give
online, or download the automatic debit form by clicking
here!
We also invite you to visit the CNMC
webpage and sign up for our new monthly newsletter.
Soccer: Building Bridges of Unity
Living in a community like Cactus, where the majority of the town is made up of people from countries in Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia, it can be difficult sometimes to find activities or interests that unite the community. However, after just spending a few months here it became increasingly evident that one of the commonalities between the people groups here was soccer! That realization occurred almost a year ago, and this month we began our second season of soccer here in Cactus.
Spring soccer competes with many other sports such as volleyball, baseball, softball and football and yet we still over 100 kids sign up to play! The program has continued to grow and it continues to be a source of excitement through town. I can't step outside most days without a child or parent coming over to me and asking about soccer or, even better, telling me about the exciting and encouraging moments shared. The excitement from the children is contagious and exciting, but perhaps the most encouraging aspect about this ministry is the community involvement seen through referees, coaches, and spectators alike. This week, I had a conversation with one of our coaches who was checking in about some things. When I told her that I really appreciated how hard she was working and how dedicated she was, she told me that she looks forward to soccer each week just like the kids do! This was a parent that I had to nudge a little to get to agree to coach, she was afraid she didn't know enough about soccer, and what if there were language barriers? She went on to tell me how much she loves getting to know the kids that come from different racial backgrounds from her own, and that it has really come to care for her team like they are her own kids.
If I am being honest, when I embarked on starting a soccer program last year I had no idea what kind of impact it would make on the community, other than bringing joy to kids (which is impact enough!) but after having two seasons in the books, I can truly say that this ministry has become an opportunity to build bridges of unity in our diverse corner of the world. It is humbling and beautiful picture of the Kingdom of God.
- Dana Franchetti, CNMC Children/Youth Program Director
To financially support CNMC, click
here
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June 13-17, 2016
Camp Arrowhead
Glen Rose, TX
EARLY BIRD PRICE: $215 BY MAY, 22.
LATE REGISTRATION PRICE: $250 AFTER MAY, 22 - JUNE 5
NO WALK UPS ALLOWED.
MUST BE REGISTERED ONLINE BY DATES ABOVE.
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ENCUENTRO 2016
A few more spots are available to join the team for Encuentro 2016 next July in Puerto Rico! All final payments are due May 31st.
Register and get more information at
www.wtnyi.com
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Mark Your Calendars:
Crave (Youth Camp) -- June 13-17, 2016
Encuentro Mission Trip -- July 10-16, 2016
Youth Ministry Summit (Youth Leaders conference) --October 12-13, 2016
WTNYI is so blessed to have so many dedicated youth leaders that passionately care about our students. We join you in prayer for our students and local ministries.
Your NYI Council,
Gary Young
WTNYI President
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West Texas District
2016 Calendar of Events
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May 12-13, 2016-
SNU Board of Trustees
May 14, 2016-
Spring Commencement
June 1- Regular Rate Camper Registration by midnight
June 1-Counselor, Staff, & Intern registration by midnight
June 5-10- Family Camp at Camp Arrowhead
June 11-Kid's Regional Quiz at SNU
June 13-17
- Crave (Youth Camp)
June 14- Late Rate Camper Registration by midnight
June 15-17-Hispanic National Nazarene Coference at SNU
June 18-July 21-Scott & Jill Riggins (Phillipines) on Deputation
June 20-July 8-Ronald & Shelly Miller (South Africa) on Deputation
June 27-July
1-Kids Camp
July 10-16- Encuentro Mission Trip
July 18-25-Pastors' Work & Witness Trip (partnering with Pettits) to Dominica
July 21-23-WOW (Women of Worth) Treasured Retreat, Whichita Falls
July 27-Aug 1-African-American Conference, Orlando, FL
July 28-Aug 7-NMI Work & Witness Trip for Refugee Relief, Croatia & Serbia
September - Alabaster Offering to Global Tressury Services
September 1-Children's VBS / Summer Mission Offering due to General Treasurer
September 7-26 -
Liliana Reza (Argentina/Paraguay) on Deputation
September 9 - Naz Night at Six Flags Over Texas
September 10- District Children's Council Meeting - Lubbock First
October 10 - Pastor's Forum at SNU
October 12-13- Youth Ministry Summit (Youth Leaders Conference)
October 15 - Camp Arrowhead Board of Directors Meeting (Camp Arrowhead)
November - Thanksgiving Offering to World Evangelism Fund
November 4-5 - Discovery Weekend
November 9-11-
SNU Board of Trustees
December 10-
SNU Winter Commencement
December 27, 2016- January 3, 2017
- Commission Unto Mexico
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Our May Parsonage Families Birthdays/Anniversaries
5/1 Alfredo Alvarez
5/2 Marvin West
5/2 Vito Monteblanco
5/4 Erica Forrest
5/6 Brycen Carte
5/8 Clayton Rose
5/8 Cooper Young
5/10 Greg Johnson
5/10 Mark Ramsey
5/11 Ian Torres
5/11 Santiago Rueda
5/13 Cormac Branigan
5/13 Kevin Angel
5/14 David Marquez
5/14 Justita Cruz
5/14 Paul Sunderman
5/15 David Hollon
5/15 Steve Pettit
5/15 Tom McNutt
5/15 Michael & Elizabeth Gatkek
5/17 Celeste Forrest
5/17 Tabitha Zachary
5/15 Brookelyn Crouch
5/20 Kathy Kessell
5/20 Jeff Crouch
5/20 Dan & Jennifer Sommers
5/22 Calvary & Ceresa
5/22 Ben Glidden
5/23 Coleen Scott
5/23 John & Breann Keating
5/24 Curt & Heather Plaxco
5/24 Mark Elam
5/25 Daniel Dyer
5/26 Cailyn Pepper
5/26 Lauren Grimes
5/27 Josh & Leah Boice
5/28 Marvin & Becky Pepper
5/28 Richard & Barbara Waggoner
5/29 Piper Ramsey
5/30 John & Peggy Lewis
5/31 Hugh Hays
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