MNY District Family,

Greetings in the grace and peace of Jesus the Christ!

Thank you for reaching out via phone calls, text messages, and email to let me know that you are praying for me and Stacey during these days. Your prayers are a gift to us and we cherish, even covet, them!

In fact, one consistent theme throughout my recent church visits is the invitation to both personal and corporate prayer. These invitations echo Paul’s admonition “to pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16). Thank you, pastors, for reminding us of this central work of our Christian faith.

For some congregations, the invitation is answered through the Christian discipline of fasting and prayer. For other congregations, the invitation is answered through designated days of intercessory prayer on behalf of our families, friends, communities and neighborhoods. For still other congregations, the invitation is answered in weekly congregational prayer gatherings and vigils and prayer walks, interceding on behalf of our neighborhoods and communities. Be assured that prayer is important and foundational work for the Church of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Thank you for your commitment to prayer.

I offer yet one more invitation to answer. Pray these words of Scripture with me daily throughout the month of July:

“May the God of peace himself sanctify you [me] entirely; and may your [my] spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you [me] is faithful, and he will do this. Beloved, pray for us” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-25).

And let’s remember to include verse 25 – Beloved, pray for us – within the scope of our prayers! To help us, included in this newsletter is a guided prayer calendar.

God’s peace to you,

Pastor Jeff

Metro NY Day 2024 was a tremendous success, to God be the glory! The day began with a dynamic worship service from members of various Nazarene churches. Our district Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Jeff Barker, led us into a devotion from 1 John 1:3-7. This spoken word emphasized the Greek word koinonia, which means fellowship, oneness, and unity, setting the stage for the rest of the day. 

Over 330 attendees fellowshipped by enjoying the amenities of Mirror Lake Retreat Center and eating together. After lunch, we had a Parade of Churches with 20 churches representing. We marched around the field, praising God for his excellent greatness. 

Following the parade, many were able to participate in races and tournaments. The seniors, youths and children were well-engaged in fun activities throughout the day. 

I want to thank the NDI committee, those who worked alongside us in the district office, and numerous volunteers who served to make this a blessing to many.

Mark your calendars now for Metro NY Day 2025

to be held on June 7^th, 2025!

If you are a female clergy member attending PalCon at ENC July 17 - 19, you're invited to the Women's Clergy Breakfast, co-sponsored by the NTS Wynkoop Center for Women in Leadership and the USA/Canada Nazarene Women’s Clergy Council.

Join other women pastors and leaders on your region, July 18th from 7-8:15AM, for a time of conversation, encouragement, and networking.

Registration for the breakfast is required as we have limited seating, the link is provided below. We hope to see you there!

Beulah Church of the Nazarene Celebrates 100th Anniversary!

This year, we commemorate 100 years of God’s faithfulness to us at Beulah Church of the Nazarene. This occasion calls for a special celebration! We have three events scheduled for October 11th – 13th and will most appreciate your participation:

           100^th Anniversary Gala                                October 11, 2024 @ 7 pm

           A Walk Down Memory Lane                       October 12, 2024 @ 4 pm

           Grand Service Celebration                         October 13, 2024 @ 10am

All are welcome to join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion. The celebration will include lots of special memories and photos, special music, an inspiring message,

and a great opportunity to catch up with our extended church family. We hope to welcome many of our friends who have attended Beulah Church over the years. If you know someone you think would like to attend, please invite them.

The 100^th Anniversary Gala is a ticketed event costing $150.00 per person. Please use the following link to purchase your tickets: 

https://brushfire.com/beulahnazarene/100thanniversarygala/577370

For further information on any of the above events, feel free to contact us: beulahnaz1250@gmail.com or call the church office (718)-756-2310.

• Eastern Nazarene College announces it will close at the end of this calendar year. More information and regular updates are available here - https://enc.edu/closure/. Please join us in prayer for the faculty, staff, and students most directly effected by this decision.



• We celebrate with Rev. Steven and Dr. Susan Creange for their 27 years of faithful and fruitful ministry at, in, and through the High Mountain Church of the Nazarene. Well done, Pastor Steven.

• The NY Chinese Church celebrated 5 young people who embraced the sacred act of baptism during their morning worship. Pastor Sam Vassel delivered a profound message; Philip Park led the baptism ceremony alongside Pastor Sam and Mendoza, as well as facilitating the holy communion.

• NY Central Korean celebrated the graduation of 50 children from their after school program, accompanied by a special worship service led by Rev. Rich Swingle.

• On Father's Day Sunday, NY Korean Central Church gathered together to have an outdoor worship service at a nearby park.