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Africa Region participants reflect on General Assembly

Esperance Chirezi Chishibanji, Rosaline Asia Scholtz, Gift Mtukwe The Church of the Nazarene's 29th General Assembly and Conventions brought together thousands of Nazarenes for worship, service, fellowship, training, and important decision-making. Three first-time participants from the Africa Region
23 Aug 2017
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Mudslides devastate Sierra Leone

On Monday, 14 August, heavy rains caused a mountainside to partially collapse on the outskirts of Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown. Floodwaters and mud swept away entire communities. As of 22 August, nearly 500 were confirmed killed, and as many as 600 more remained missing. More than 120 children
18 Aug 2017
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Nazarene churches establish more than 100 schools in DRC

Jacques Balibanga recalls the dire situation when the Church of the Nazarene first entered the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “In 1990, there were many conflicts in the eastern DRC," said Balibanga, previously district superintendent to the churches in Central North Kivu, and now the education
08 Aug 2017
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Nazarenes in the News

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. Ohio church partners with food pantry to help people affected by heroin epidemic Drexel, Ohio ( Fox45 , 8 July) It's an area dealing with heroin overdoses and deaths. In fact, one street in
11 Jul 2017
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East Africa churches give food to hungry

As a hunger crisis continues in east Africa, the Church of the Nazarene is providing food for those in need. With the combined support of congregations in affected areas and others around the world, local churches in east Africa are working to provide food aid to more than 5,750 vulnerable
13 Jun 2017
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Goats galore: Breeding hope for children in Benin

Moïse Toumoudagou of Pendjari, Benin, in West Africa was only 7 when his father died. As part of a cultural tradition, his aunt gave him a hen to raise with the help of his mother. In a year, he had about 40 chickens. Many years later, this simple but life-changing gift gave Moïse an idea that he
31 May 2017
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Nazarenes help meet needs in Ebola-stricken communities

Just over three years ago, the worst Ebola outbreak in history began, taking more than a year to control and eradicate. The disease devastated three countries in West Africa: Guinea (Conakry), Sierra Leone, and Liberia. By the time the outbreak dissipated, nearly 27,000 people were infected and more
25 May 2017
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Extreme hunger crisis continues in east Africa

An extreme hunger crisis continues in east Africa. Famine has been declared in parts of the region, and other areas are facing severe food shortages that could easily turn into famine. Millions of people are in need of emergency food relief. This crisis is directly affecting Nazarene families in
18 May 2017
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South African church finds home after 43-year search

Eunice Sedith (left) prepares to cut the ribbon. After 43 years of temporary locations — including 28 in a two-car garage — the Toekomsrus Church of the Nazarene has a new home strategically placed to impact their community for Christ. For many years, the congregation met in a classroom at a local
16 May 2017
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Gideon Tredoux remembered

Gideon Tredoux, a retired minister, missionary, and educator, passed away peacefully in his sleep 11 May at 82 years of age. He served as a minister, lecturer, theological college principal, and missionary in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Malawi. After retiring in 2000, Tredoux worked on
12 May 2017
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