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The Latest News, Events and More!
South Texas District Church of the Nazarene
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We cannot stop telling of what we have seen and heard.
— Acts 4:20 NLT
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The Equip Experience is a 3-day residential conference, May 31-June 3, hosted on the SNU campus intended to equip students as they explore and answer the Call of God to embrace the “live last” posture of Jesus in the world.
Registration is open to students who will complete their sophomore, junior, or senior year in May 2026. Meals, snacks, lodging, t-shirts, and training costs are all included. Check-in on Sunday afternoon and head out on Wednesday morning. Three days packed with worship, inspiration from ministry leaders, diverse expressions of ministry callings, and time to dream of your own vision for your future.
Through the generosity of donors, registration is FREE for the first 100 students who register, though each student will be asked to pay a $25 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT at the time of registration. *NOTE* - If registrant does not attend the Equip Experience, they will forfeit their deposit.
Includes all food and snacks, lodging, t-shirt, and training costs. QUESTIONS? Email the Equip Experience at equip@snu.edu or visit https://www.snu.edu/events/equip.
Registration Opens March 1, 2026
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30th YEAR of the GLOBAL WEEK OF PRAYER
March 1-6, 2026
As the 2026 Global Week of Prayer approaches, NMI invites the church to pray for the needs of our global churches and districts with requests from the regions. This is the 30th year of the Global Week of Prayer, and we have some new and exciting resources to share with you!
May this week be a sacred time as we serve as the global missions advocate in every local church, nurturing a spirit of missions and mobilizing into action, impacting people around the world. Thank you for praying!
For videos, adult and children resources, go to www.nazarene.org/nmigwp
| MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! Be sure to mark your calendars for STX Kids Camp 2026, Tuesday, July 7 - Friday, July 10. | |
JAMAICA DISASTER RELIEF TRIP PLANNED FOR JULY 20-27
Cost per person - $1,400
25 Member Team Maximum
Hurricane Melissa caused massive destruction to the churches of the Jamaica West District. South Texas District has responded by assembling and sending 15 Disaster Relief Pallets but the great need to restore the church buildings remains. We can help ensure that Nazarenes in Jamaica are able to restore their churches as they continue to be a spiritual anchor in their communities.
A small team went to assess damage and were able to roof the Burnt Savannah Church. The team going in July will need skilled laborers such as carpenters, masons, painters, roofers, electricians, plumbers and people who can do demolition/debris hauling.
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Applications, including a $100 non-refundable deposit, need to be sent to Darin Pound no later than March 10, 2026.
For more information see the email from the District dated January 13, 2026.
Click to download the application:
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What is ALABASTER?
The Alabaster Offering provides funds for property and buildings around the world. While we understand the church consists of the people of God and not a building, buildings erected for the purpose of ministry help provide a sense of permanence, functionally enhance ministry efforts, and convey an attitude that the Church of the Nazarene intends to “put down roots”! February and September are focused times for Alabaster giving. For videos and supplies go to www.nazarene.org/nmi
| Summer Camp at Trinity Pines! Early Bird Registration $250, Regular Registration $275 | |
West Africa Partnership
The South Texas/West Africa Partnership presents an opportunity to "walk alongside our Nazarene brothers and sisters as they serve as the hands and feet of Jesus" through support for a special project Rev. Vidal Cole and the West Africa District are undertaking,
The West Africa District is constructing the first Nazarene church building in Sierra Leone, a multi-floor building that will benefit the local church and the district. Already a thriving center of worship, discipleship and outreach, the project continues with the construction of its third and fourth floors, but an additional $45,239 needs to be raised to complete this phase.
More information and link to give: https://give.nazarene.org/donate/153895
NOTE: Please let the District Office know of your contributions so that we can keep a running tally.
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NYC26 Salt Lake City, Utah
Nazarene Youth Conference is a unique opportunity for our students to experience the presence of the Holy Spirit with peers from across the country. It is a powerful encounter with God!
Get signed up for NYC. Start your registration HERE:
| | Top: Men's retreat at Houston Irvington Spanish, Pastor Erick Lopez, on Jan. 30 throuighm Feb. 1 where 30 men rejoiced in being "Sons of the King." Middle: Covenant Service with Rio Valley welcoming Rev. John and Elizabeth Smith to the South Texas District. Bottom: A District Disaster Response Team joined with local Nazarenes in repairing and replacing the roof of Burnt Savannah Church of the Nazarene on the Jamaica West District, and visited future project sites. | | |
DATES OF NOTE
BOARD OF MINISTRY ANNUAL MEETING & ORDINATION INTERVIEWS
February 23-25, San Marcos
NMI ZOOM CALLS
For Local Presidents
March 9, 10, 12, 14
NYI SNU EXTRAVAGANZA
March 26-28
DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD
Pre-Assembly Meeting
March 28
DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD
Zoom
April 11
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY 2026
April 22-24, Houston Living Word
SNU EQUIP CONFERENCE
May 31-June 3
NYI YOUTH CAMP
JUNE 8-11
NDI KIDS CAMP
July 7-10
NAZARENE YOUTH CONFERENCE
July 1-5, 2026
Salt Lake City, Utah
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