Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Anthony - District Superintendent
Rev. Larry and Kathy Betz - Assistant to the District Superintendent
Karla & Ken Coll - District Office Administrator
Rev. Gary Slusher - Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) Chairman
Jerry and Debbie Collins - Camp Director of Buildings and Grounds
Cristy and Jason VanSteenburg - District Treasurer
Cindy & Rev. Dan Wine - District NMI President
Rev. Jeff Tschetter - District NYI President
Lee & Chuck Yarber - Camp Office Administrator
Jason and Sammi Justice – Web Master
Other News from Around the District
Howell Church Offers Christmas Dinner Theater
 Flint Eastside Mission Children present A Living Nativity
Location: Flint Eastside Mission
1829 Delaware, Flint, MI 48506
Sat., December 20, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM
Questions? Contact Sheila Barkman at 810-287-0734
  Lapeer Church hosts "Healing Private Wounds" seminar
Please join us for a day of insight and discovery. This seminar will be helpful for pastors, teachers, counselors, survivors, and family members. Local author Shirley Jo Peterson offers a breath of fresh air for any sexual abuse victim. She lightens the burden of guilt and offers a lifeline to survivors. She will show how you can turn tragedy around and make something positive out of a negative happening. Check out her website at www.whisper.org.
When: Saturday January 17, 2009 from 11:00 - 1:30
Where:
Lapeer Church of the Nazarene 3251 Fort Knox Drive in the Lake Nepessing shopping Plaza. Contact the church at (810)664-4481 or our web site at www.lapeernaz.org or e-mail us at adminoffice@lapeernaz.org
Cost:
$8.00 for early registration or $10.00 at the door. A light lunch will be provided.
Rev. Glendon Fisher, former assistant to Eastern Michigan District Superintendents Dr. Donald Gibson and Dr. Marselle Knight, recently received a pace maker and he reports it is great. Rev. Fisher’s e-mail address is BOYCEF@aol.com if you would like to send him a message.
Troy Church Dedicates New Family Ministry Center
 Troy Church of the Nazarene dedicated their Family Ministry Center in a special service on
Sunday, November 23, 2008. Pastor Dennis Wegner said of the event, "The dream and passion for a ministry center has been realized. Now new ministries, community outreach, youth activities, worship, and fellowship can be enjoyed in adequate facilities. Praise the Lord for those who caught the vision and answered the call and can sing; 'We will remember the Works of Your Hands.'" Congratulations to the Troy Church!
Bob Kring passed away on the morning of November 28th following a long battle with a malignant brain tumor. Bob served most of his ministry on EMD at Plymouth, Flint Central, & Detroit First. Please keep Sue and the family in your prayers.
Rev. Ron Moss a former pastor of Plymouth Church passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. Rev. Moss' obituary can be found here. Please remember his wife Marilyn and the Moss family in your prayers.
Madonna Allen, mother of Dr. Brian Allen of ONU passed away on November 22nd. Brian’s father Rev. Carl Allen pastored the Plymouth Church in the 1070’s. Please pray for the Allen family.
Pastoral Review
Congratulations to Rev. Vince Flippo, pastor at Bedford Church on a unanimous 4 year renewal of his call. Rev. Flippo is beginning his 11th year of ministry at Bedford.
Pastor & Spouse Christmas Banquet
Monday, December 1st was the night for the annual Christmas Banquet at Frankenmuth for 221 Ministers and Spouses of the Eastern Michigan District. A lovely dinner was shared by all and a great time of fellowship with a lot of laughter was evident in the main dining room of Zehnders. Thanks to each of our churches that made this banquet possible.
General Assembly and Conventions 2009
The General Assembly Site Commission has selected the Orange County Convention center in Orlando, Florida, as the site for the 2009 General Conventions and Assembly. This adjustment in location commitment for 2009 became necessary due to planned demolition and construction projects of the convention center in Indianapolis. Several other cities inside and outside of the USA were researched for viability to host the quadrennial events. Consideration was given to criteria such as availability of event dates, demographics of Nazarene constituency, function space, accommodations and local infrastructure.
Orlando has committed over one million square feet of complimentary space to the Church of the Nazarene for the 2009 events. The area surrounding the convention center offers a wide range of hotel accommodations and food service opportunities.
Although this denominational gathering is being moved from the middle part of the USA in 2009, there are great opportunities for international delegate and visitor access in Orlando. The location also provides wonderful options for families to attend the quadrennial events and General assembly in one of the great destination cities of the world.
The dates for the 27th General Assembly and Conventions are June 24 - July 3, 2009
For more information, please visit http://web.nazarene.org/site/PageServer?pagename=General_Assembly_Home
Join the Jesus Film team on a trip to Guatemala February 15th - 22nd, 2009. Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene is leading the trip. If you or other members of your church are interested in going along, please contact Pastor Karen Payne at pastorpayne@comcast.net or 248-673-5911. The cost is $1250.00.
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Next up is the Christmas dinner on Saturday, December 20th. We'll be collecting toys for children, and gifts for men and women until Monday, December 15th. Please do not wrap the gifts. If you'd like to help with this event, please call the Mission and speak to Rev. Roger Lutze (810) 767-5312.
Mark your calendars! 