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The World Evangelism Fund (WEF) is the essential foundation for all giving in Global Mission. In churches around the world, pastors, church boards, and NMI leaders network prayerfully and strategically to fulfill WEF giving goals.
No other church supports global mission more effectively than the Church of the Nazarene. No other funding plan invests more productively in life transformation than WEF giving. It is the most helpful way to invest in the Great Commission and Book-of Acts holiness mission movements. WEF is a key in global strategy to evangelize and disciple people with the love of Christ and the Gospel.
The World Evangelism Fund comes from the generosity of Nazarenes around the world. We challenge each church globally to contribute 5.5% of its current income. Many churches see the effectiveness of global mission and give well beyond that minimum.
To make Christlike Disciples in the Nations, WEF provides ministries in all nations and age groups in Global Mission, including the USA / Canada Region, NMI, NYI, SDMI, clergy development, education and administration.
Each church, regardless of size, has the opportunity to participate in global mission.
Just as individuals are blessed by God when they commit their resources for His kingdom, so churches are blessed when they give to help reach lost people around the world.
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What's your strategy for facing a busy day, or a busy life season for that matter? If you're like most people, you instinctively speed up. If I can run a little faster, you think, I'll get caught up!
Not so.
Running faster only makes you more tired in terms of productivity. It doesn't make you more effective, and it certainly doesn't reduce your stress level.
Oddly, the best way to beat the stress of a busy schedule is to slow down.
Here are five ways to catch your breath, adjust your priorities, and ultimately get more done.
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Plan Your Day the Night Before
At the end of a long day, you probably want to unwind and relax. The last thing you can think about is tomorrow's packed agenda. As a result, you begin the next day in the hole, taking 20 minutes to figure out what to do next. Or worse, you just dive in on a project.
Take 10 minutes this evening to slow down, take a deep breath, and write your top three priorities for tomorrow on an index card or your smart phone. Then stick to them. You'll be more relaxed and productive as a result.
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Stop for Lunch
When you're especially busy, you'll be tempted either to skip lunch or to eat on the run. But going hungry or multitasking eating and email are both counterproductive. Take at least 15 minutes, preferably 30, to get out of the office, catch your breath, and eat slowly. And don't schedule too many lunch meetings-no more than two a week. You need a daily break.
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Take a Nap
My longtime friend Thomas E. Hermiz lived to be nearly 90. He took a 10 minute nap every day at the office. So, take a cue from Tom and take a few minutes midday to close your eyes and drift off for a bit. If you keep it brief (10 to 20 minutes maximum), a catnap will refresh your mind and boost your energy. Odd, isn't it?
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Single Task
Multitasking is a terrible way to do anything. Rather than making you more productive, it simply means you do more things poorly. Close the laptop when you're on the phone. Turn off notifications when you're working on email. Do one thing at a time, take your time, and do it right.
5. Take A Day Off
Working seven days a week puts you on a short course for burnout. Always take a down day, even during your busiest season. If not, take the afternoon off and do something that's less stressful.
Put a few of these ideas to work, and you'll feel more in control and be more productive. And you'll feel better!
That's how I pace myself during a busy season. What works for you? I'd love to hear your answer on Facebook or Twitter!
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Papua New Guinea
We are praising God as social media posts began rolling in on October 28th, reporting that rain was falling in the highlands of Papua New Guinea.
Water tanks are filling and gardens are finally receiving some much needed moisture.
Please continue to pray that the rain will continue; the drought has been severe!
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Australia
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| Rev. Roland Hearn with wife Emmy |
It is with great privilege that the Australia New Zealand Field and the Asia-Pacific Region announces the appointment of Rev. Roland Hearn as the Missional Superintendent of the Australia North and West District Church of the Nazarene, effective November 1, 2015.
A member of the Church of the Nazarene since 1976, Rev. Hearn is the son of pioneer Australian Nazarenes, Rev. Colin and Loy Hearn. He enrolled at Nazarene Theological College- Brisbane (NTC) in 1985, where he met his wife. They have four children.
Get to know Rev. Hearn more by reading the rest of the article. We are very thankful for his leadership. Join us in prayer as he assumes a vitally important role in the Australia North and West District.
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Australia
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| Rev. Manmothe with his wife Manisha and son Avidan |
The Australia New Zealand Field and the Asia-Pacific Region are pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Satish Manmothe as the 5th District Superintendent (DS) of the Australia Southern District.
Rev. Manmothe completed his bachelor's degree in India and moved to Manila, Philippines to study at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary (APNTS). While studying in APNTS, he became the student body president and a member of the pastoral team at the then Gethsemane Church of the Nazarene in Taytay. He graduated cum laude with a Master's degree in Divinity.
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Cambodia, Southeast Asia
Please pray for Ryan and Angie Ketchum and their girls as they make plans to leave Cambodia, a place where they have served for just over four years. Pray for God's divine healing for Angie as she faces a new round of cancer treatment in the U.S..
For more information on how to pray for the Ketchums and to follow their journey, please visit their
Caring Bridge Website
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Philippines
Typhoon Koppu (local name: Lando) has already weakened from a tropical depression into a low-pressure area, but the aftermath of its devastation when it hit the country last weekend still lingers at present.
Rev. Crisanto Colorado, District Superintendent of Metropolitan Luzon District, shares the following update.
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Highlands of Papua New Guinea
Just what are the team members of the Rural Health Division of the Nazarene Health Services feeling right now? The below quote helps to explain their feeling...
" There's a river of life flowing out of me, makes the lame to walk and the blind to see, open prison doors, sets the captives free. There's a river of live flowing out from me."
Back in June 2015, we published an update on the first part of the solar panel installation in the area. Read on as the overflow of blessings continue, as the second leg of installing the solar panels was completed. Not only that, but opportunities for discipleship were victoriously carried out as well!
Blessings are overflowing! Read this beautiful story of how our fellow Nazarenes are making Kingdom impact in this community.
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Global Ministry Center
Nazarenes around the world are joining together for the 2015 Thanksgiving, or Thank Offering, for the World Evangelism Fund. As we remember God's goodness, we "sacrifice thank offerings and tell of His works with songs of joy." (Psalm 107:22). This offering plays a critical role in funding the mission of the Church of the Nazarene, to make Christlike disciples in the nations
. With thankfulness and praise, we fulfill this mission together.
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Myanmar
Prayers for Myanmar are requested, as the country will hold its general elections on November 8.
Let us pray for a safe, peaceful and honest elections. May God protect the voters, and may they be guided by the Holy Spirit in choosing the right people to lead their country.
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Engage Magazine
Chris and Karen Lewis volunteering on the Croatian border, assisting with Nazarene ministry to refugees as thousands of people from the Middle East are streaming through Croatia on their way to Germany and Austria. Chris shared the following update.
We spent another day in a hot white Red Cross tent sorting clothing. Piles and piles of donated shirts, jackets, shoes, jeans and other items of clothes. Except socks. We never have enough socks.
Every day anywhere from 600 to 5,000 refugees come through the large refugee camp at Opatovac in Croatia near the Serbian border. Volunteers work 24 hours a day trying to keep up with their needs. They usually arrive hungry, thirsty and often cold. That's why there is such a great need for socks as the cooler weather has come to the Balkans.
Row after row of large green military style tents cover the camp, with an occasional white tent like the one with the piles of clothes in it. Thousands of refugees fill the camp, many sitting or standing in the dirt paths between the tents and others attempting to sleep in the big tents. Some of the tents have cots lined up side by side for them to sleep in; others just have a white tarp for them to lie on with whatever blankets we can provide. The camp is surrounded by high fences and military guards.
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2015 Thank Offering
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| Distance Can't Stop a Mom |
Dolores Banga of the Philippines was separated from her family, but hardship and faithful prayer led to their salvation and the formation of a new church in her hometown.
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Global
The Church of the Nazarene's Stories DVD series connects churches around the world through the personal accounts of Nazarenes from diverse backgrounds.
This resource, formerly known as the World Mission DVD, is delivered three times a year through an email newsletter. The videos are a collaborative effort between regional communications offices and Global Ministry Center communications personnel and are available to view or
download online at nazarene.org/stories.
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Nazarene Compassionate Ministries announces the Compassion Conference, to be held July 14-16, 2016, at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois, USA.
We can no longer turn our heads in our communities. Compassion is the church in action. And the time is now to go deeper.
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APNTS Announces PhD Classes for November-December 2015.
(For PhD in HCD, PhD in Transformational Learning, and PhD in Transformational Development)
| Nov. 2-6 |
Dr. Laura Sandidge |
Learners with Special Needs (for PhD & Masters) |
| Nov. 2-13 |
Dr. Fletcher Tink & Dr. Melba Maggay |
Culture, Context, and Worldview (for PhD only) |
| Nov. 16-27 |
Dr. Dick Eugenio & Prof. Larnie Sam Tabuena |
Philosophy and Theology of Transformation (for PhD Only) |
| Dec. 7-18 |
Dr. Joanna Soberano |
Spirituality and Transformational Learning for PhD Only) - to be confirmed. |
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This newsletter is a ministry of your Asia-Pacific Regional Communications Office. Please submit questions or comments to: Regional Communications Coordinator
Connie Aebischer - Editor - Around the Region News
Writer: Laurice Maggay
World Mission Communications Asia-Pacific
Ortigas Avenue Extension
Taytay, Rizal, Philippines
Around the Region is released each week on Saturday. If you have news to share, please forward to our office by Friday at noon (PHT).
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