At a Glance
Revive, Refresh, Restore - Reflections
Vancouver Simple Life Church Plant
New Lead Pastors
WaPac Pastor's Day
NYI Missions Day
NMI Children's Project
New Zealand Earthquake
Missionary Opportunities
Kaleidoscope Class
Dates to Remember
Encouraging Days
Church News
 
Jerry's Sunday Schedule:
November
20-Lakewood NHC
20-RRR Marysville
27-Mount Vernon

December   
  4-Snoqualmie      
11-Gig Harbor
18-Enumclaw
25-Christmas  

January 
  1-New Year's Day
  8-Vcv Simple Life
15-SH Encounter
22-Open
29-Sky Valley 
 
 
 

 



 
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The People Walking in Darkness... 


 

There is an undeniable connection between the Christmas season and light.   My neighbor has so many holiday lights on his house that I'm sure extra water has to be released over the turbines at the Bonneville Dam to provide the necessary electricity - I don't even try to keep up.  The part of the season I want to passionately display is  the Advent - light connection.

My prayer is that,  through the celebration of Advent in WaPac churches, we will fulfill the promise of Isaiah 9:2.  Let the  light of Jesus  brighten our communities.
  
... Have Seen a Great Light
  
Revive, Refresh, Restore - Reflections 

 

 

It was a source of great encouragement to see 1,300 WaPac Nazarenes attend one of our 6 RRR services as we moved up I-5 from Vancouver to Marysville.  Each service had its own unique quality, but the same warm spirit was present as Dr. Jim Diehl  reminded us that our God is bigger than the problems we face.  We are grateful to God for lives touched and spiritual victories won.  Thank you to host churches and worship leaders - well done. Click here for service recordings.

New Church Plant in Vancouver

Simple Life Church - launches on October 9th


Parented by Vancouver Real Life Church and supported by the Columbia River Missional Zone, Simple Life Church launched Sunday services on October 9th, with 54 in attendance.  Pictured, are Pastor Jeff Austin blessing Pastor Brandon Marten and the core team of Simple Life Church as they prepare to start this new ministry.   Our prayer for Simple Life is that they will become all that God has in mind for them to be in their community. Send them your blessing - click here

WaPac's New Lead Pastors   
Pastor Colin and Corrie Duffy began their ministry at Lakewood New Hope Community on Sunday, November 20th with an installation service by DS Jerry Kester and a challenging message by Pastor Colin.   The Duffys and their three children, Cara, Ciara and Claton, come to WaPac from Dewsbury England.  If you would like to send them a note to welcoming them to western Washington, click here.  

Pastor Steve and Erin Minnis have been appointed by the District Advisory Board to lead The Bridge Church in Stevenson.  The Minnis family has been an essential part of ministry development in the Columbia River Gorge.  They have effectively assisted both the Stevenson and Carson churches. In October, Steve began his first assignment as the lead pastor at The Bridge Church.  To send a note of encouragement  to Steve, Erin and their children, Patrick and Regen -  click here.

Wapac Pastor's Day - January 19th

Central to who we are as Wesleyans and pastors in The Church of the Nazarene is our optimistic message of holiness.  Few in our church have written and taught more on this subject than author and NNU professor Dr. Diane Leclerc.  Diane will be focusing on how to best understand and communicate our holiness  message at this year's Pastor's Day - January 19th at Mountain View Church in Olympia.  The training will be from 10:00am - 3:00pm and cost $10.00 including lunch.   To register for the day click here
Youth Missions Day - Huge Success!
201 Students and leader s from 16 churches spent Saturday, Nov 12th in Tacoma serving the community.  Thanks to NYI President Megan Wighaman and a great team of youth leaders for giving our youth the opportunity to experience the joy of loving and serving.  Wapac youth volunteered at food banks, shelters, World Vision, missions, and homes of elderly and disabled members of the community. These students are learning from their leaders the character qualities that will make for a lifetime of generousity and blessing.  
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Christmas Project   
 
Since the war in Syria started five years ago, about 5 million children have been forced to flee their homes because of violence or persecution. Almost 1 million are now living as refugees in Lebanon and Jordan. Yet, while they may be safe from war, their opportunities for the future are still extremely limited. Poverty, language barriers, and even fear are keeping refugee children from going to school. And without an education, the likelihood that a child will continue on a path of poverty is almost certain. 
This year, the NCM Christmas Project will provide scholarships and support so that displaced children can attend a Nazarene school. Your Christmas Project gift will provide safety and stability for children caught in the conflict. Go to http://www.ncm.org/ for church resources.
New Zealand Earthquake
A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand on November 14th. Field leadership reports that Nazarene churches and congregations nearest the epicenter are fine. Pray that God will grant wisdom and grace, as Nazarenes reach out to family, friends, neighbors... and strangers,  offering Christlike compassion. Asia-Pacific Region's news release
Missionary Opportunities 
Three good reasons for scheduling a missionary service in your church: They bring the world to your local church; your church sees the results of its efforts to reach the world; and scheduling a missionary for a deputation service sharpens your global perspective.  To schedule a missionary, contact Shelley Wagner.  We have some wonderful missionaries coming to visit WaPac! 
Exploring Nazarene History and Polity class will be offered simultaneously at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 31 at Liberty Bible and on Metro South zone, in Seattle. Interested students should email either Sharon Kester or Margaret Scott for further details. 
Dates to Remember
 
Jan. 14th
South Region Dist. Lic. Interviews
Longview
Jan. 19th
Pastor's Day w/ Dr. Diane Leclerc
Olympia Mtn View
Jan. 21st
North & Central Regions Dist. Lic. Interviews
Renton
Feb. 28th
End of Church Year

Mar. 8th
Annual Reports Due
District Office
Mar. 17th & 18th
NYI Main Event
Puyallup
Apr. 23rd-25th
Assembly
Olympia Mtn View

I want to express deep appreciation to all of the pastors and churches who supported Revive - Refresh - Restore.  While I understand the times and distance didn't work for everyone, it was so encouraging to see participation from the vast majority of our churches and leaders. I believe that God is at work using a new spirit of connection and cooperation to accomplish so much more for Jesus than we can do in isolation.  My prayer is that one of the  lasting impacts of these services will be closer ties and stronger bonds between WaPac Nazarenes.  Let it be true. 

 

Blessings,



 
    
Jerry
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