Faith Promise is an act of faith that promises God to give a specific amount to World Evangelism through regular, weekly, monthly, or annual giving in addition to tithes.

 

The basis of Faith Promise is the scripture found in 2 Corinthians 8:3—5;

 

 

· The tithe is the Lord’s and Faith Promises are LOVE gifts to God beyond our tithes.

· Faith Promises are NOT a substitute for mission offerings. We will continue to receive special offerings     such as Alabaster.

· Faith Promise is the lifeline for our 788 active or retired missionaries. We now have 151 world areas that the Church of the Nazarene is preaching the gospel in and ministering to the needs of the people.

 

Arizona District Impact Team

 

This is the seventeenth year I have had the privilege of serving alongside our district teenagers on the AZ, S/NV District Impact Choir.  This year almost thirty members of our choir went to Mexico to serve our Lord.  My wife Marlene and I have five children and this Impact Ministry along with Casa Ministries, Mexico Orphanages, has captured all of our hearts for many years.  Our children see Mexico Missions as a way of life.

 

First allow me to share a little about Impact’s history.  In the fall of 1991, I was asked by Bob Bolton, the director of Encounter Ministries to put a teen AZ Impact Choir together for Encounter ’91-’92 in Guadalajara, Mexico.  This, music & missions, had been a direction that my wife and I had thought God was leading us as we had led music and teen ministries here in Sierra Vista for 9 years to include teen choir trips and one Work and Witness trip to Juarez, Mexico.  We had greatly benefited from a similar ministry as teenagers.  We led a small group of about 20 teens and 10 adults on this trip as part of a large ministry group of over 2000 people.  Even though we enjoyed this trip, it was very expensive, over $750 per person, and we were able to build very few relationships and did very little hands on ministry. 

 

In the three years that followed Impact did “singing ministry tours”.  We traveled through Texas, Colorado, and California.  These were enjoyable but I missed the “Mission Ministry” experience and decided to try Encounter again in 1996 to Monterrey, Mexico.  This trip was almost $900 per person and I still felt it did not measure up as hands on mission experience. 

 

That fall I began planning for my first Impact Mission Ministry trip to Hermosillo.  With the help of Jim Johnson and Joe Watkins I was introduced to Pastor Fernandez, the zone project leader for the state of Sonora.  He walked beside us as we built relationships with local churches and their pastors.  At that time there were seven churches and two missions in the state of Sonora.  Now, 11 years later, there are eleven churches and four missions.  I can tell you without hesitation that God has used the teens and their leaders of Impact in a thousand ways to make an amazing difference for His Kingdom in Sonora, Mexico.

 

This summer will be Impact’s 12^th Invasion for Christ of Hermosillo & Guaymas, Mexico.  We took one break several years and did an inner city ministry in Los Angeles, CA.  Six years ago we were able to assist and facilitate the beginning of a mission church on the bay in Guaymas, Mexico.  We sponsor small construction projects, Vacation Bible Schools, and the use of the Jesus Film and the Evangecube.  One year Impact helped build a sanctuary/Sunday School building in Aqua Prieta Mexico.  Impact has had a leading and vital role in planting Hermosillo 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th Churches as well as Aqua Prieta, and Guaymas.  They are currently working with the Kino Way and Molino de Camou Mission.  Impact has also provided huge assistance in many ways to 7 other Sonoran Nazarene Churches. 

 

In the past 5 years Marlene and I have become involved with Casa Esperanza Ministries.  I know your church has been involved with this Mexican orphanage ministry as well.  We are so excited that the government has basically told the church that if you will meet the needs of these kids you can raise them as followers of Christ.  Marlene and I have 3 or 4 more years to work as teachers and then we plan to make ourselves available to God to use us in these ministries as long as he allows us to continue.

 

Sorry this is so rough…I just have put it off too long to do much better…take what you like and try not to let them see what a lousy job I did.

·        The Church of the Nazarene is ministering in 151 world areas.

·        There are approximately 788 missionaries (including 293 contracted volunteers) in the Church of the Nazarene. These missionaries originate from 26 world areas.

·         The Church of the Nazarene is third among denominations in the number of short--term missionaries (2 weeks – 2 years); seventh in the number of missionaries; and third with presence in various world areas.–Mission Handbook, Wheaton College

·        The Church of the Nazarene ministers in more than 148 languages and 75 dialects or tribal languages and provides literature in 95 of these languages.

·        The Church of the Nazarene has 176 Compassionate Ministries Centers and 1,272 Good Samaritan Churches in the United States of America (U.S.A.) and Canada to help care for underprivileged and hurting people.

·        In 2006, the Church of the Nazarene sent 1,139 Work & Witness teams, with a total of 20,581 participants. This represents an estimated 506 years of donated labor.

• In 2006, 534 Mission Corps (formerly Nazarenes in Volunteer Service) volunteers, including 22 tentmakers, ministered in 66 world areas.

• 181 Youth In Mission participants from 5 regional areas, and 2,320 Youthserve students served around the world for the Church of the Nazarene.

• The Border Initiative, a ministry partnership between the World Mission and USA/Canada Mission/Evangelism departments, has a team of missionaries in place who will develop and implement strategies to promote growth and development of the Church of the Nazarene on both sides of the Mexico/United States border.

• The Church of the Nazarene produced literature in 67 languages and dialects in 2006.

• In 2006, the Church of the Nazarene sent 1,119 Work & Witness teams, with a total of 20,581 participants. This represents an estimated 506 years of donated labor.

• The two districts with the largest membership in the Church of the Nazarene are the Guatemala North Verapaz District with 22,012 members and the Korea National District with 20,282 members.

• World Mission Broadcast ministers via radio, television, and Internet with 83 programs in 77 countries in 30 languages and dialects. Coordinated through 6 regional communication centers, radio continues to be the most widely used medium of World Mission Broadcast to “Reach the Unreached” through a total of 1,397 broadcasts.

• In 2006, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries’ Child Development program provided more than 9,348 sponsorships and nutritional assistance in over 79 countries.

• The Church of the Nazarene has 176 Compassionate Ministries Centers in the United States of America and Canada to help care for underprivileged and hurting people.

• In 2006, Nazarenes sent more than 41,000 Crisis Care Kits and 6,000 School Pal-Paks.

• Alabaster funded an average of 4.5 projects every week.

• The total amount raised for World Evangelism Fund in 2006 was approximately US$48 million—103 districts globally paid or overpaid their accepted World Evangelism Fund allocation. NMI Update 4/2007

 

 

 

In 2006, Alabaster funded 4.5 projects every week.

2006 Alabaster Offerings $3,138,123

1949-2006 Alabaster Offerings $83,043,735

Mission: To fulfill the Great Commission by demonstrating God’s love to people in over 100 nations of the world.

 

Vision: Building the Kingdom of God by sharing Christ with one hundred million people by the year 2010.

 

Plan: To equip national ministry teams to use the JESUS Film in order to reach millions of people with the message of Christ, and to plant thousands of churches which will make disciples, preach holiness, and promote world evangelism. With God’s help….

 

Goals and Results: From January 1998 through October 30, 2007. These numbers reflect the ministry of JESUS Film Harvest Partners:

 

·        45,693,940 evangelistic contacts*

·           8,029,929 decisions for Christ

·        2,540,098 initial discipleship follow-ups 

·        13,391new mission churches

*JESUS Film and other tools

 

The Church of the Nazarene offers many opportunities for volunteer ministries. The main avenues of volunteer ministry through the Church of the Nazarene are:

 

Work & Witness: A ministry for all ages providing construction, evangelism, medical work, office work, or other services needed in a world mission area. (Approximately 2 weeks)

 

Nazarenes on Call: Allows individuals with special skills to use those abilities in a world area. (1 – 90 days)

 

Nazarenes in Volunteer Service (NIVS): Adults donate their time and skill, usually in a leadership role of a program. (91 – 365 days)

 

Nazarene Health Care Fellowship: Health professionals serve on a specific field. (1 week – 3 years)

 

C.A.U.S.E. (College & University Students Serving & Enabling): Teams of college students meet compassionate ministry needs; help with construction, and minister through a variety of media in a cross-cultural setting. (10 – 14 days)

 

Youth in Missions: A summer program that provides short--term mission and ministry opportunities for individuals between the ages of 18 and 30.

Youth Serve: Provides opportunities for Nazarene youth with mission participation, helping them develop a global perspective and facilitate mission awareness.

 

Local and District Opportunities: Possibility for ministry close to home, allowing all ages to take part.

 

Within Local Churches: Community Service Projects

v     Compassionate Ministry Centers

v     Good Samaritan Churches

v     Special Needs Groups

 

Prayer: Those involved in volunteer ministries are in need of intercession. Through prayer, everyone may participate.

 

For More Information: www.nazarenemissions.org

Angola                                    1992              

Australia                      1946              

Bahamas                     1971              

Bangladesh                 1992              

Barbados                    1926              

Belize                           1934              

Benin                           1998              

Bermuda                     1970              

Bolivia                          1945              

Botswana                   1984              

Brazil                           1958              

Bulgaria                       1994              

Burkina Faso               1997              

Burundi                       1999              

Cambodia                   1992              

Cameroon                   1999              

Cape Verde                 1901              

Chile                            1962              

Colombia                    1975              

Congo Republic          1997              

Costa Rica                   1964              

Cote d’Ivoire               1987              

Croatia                                    1999

Cuba                           1902

Cyprus                         1985

Democratic Republic of the Congo   1990

Denmark                     1960

Dominica                    1974

Dominican Republic   1974

Ecuador                      1972

Egypt                           1986

El Salvador                  1964

Eritrea                          1993

Ethiopia                       1992

Fiji                                1995

France                         1977

French Guiana            1988

Gabon                         1999

Germany                     1958

Ghana                         1990

Grenada                      1977

Guadeloupe               1986

Guam                          1971

Guatemala                  1904

Guyana                       1946

Haiti                             1950

Honduras                    1970

Hong Kong                 1974

Hungary                      1996

India                            1898

Indonesia                    1973

Ireland                         1987

Israel                            1921

Italy                             1948

Jamaica                       1966

Jordan                         1950

Kenya                          1984              

Lebanon                     1950              

Lesotho                       1993              

Liberia                         1990              

Madagascar                1993              

Malawi                                    1957                          

Mexico                                    1903              

Mozambique              1922              

Namibia                      1973              

Nepal                          1998              

Netherlands                1967  

New Zealand              1952  

Nicaragua                   1937               

Nigeria                                    1977              

Pakistan                       1996              

Palau                           1995              

Panama                       1953              

Papua, New Guinea   1955              

Paraguay                     1980              

Peru                             1914              

Philippines                   1946              

Portugal                      1973              

Puerto Rico                 1944              

Romania                      1992              

Russia                          1992

Rwanda                      1990

Samoa                         1964

Sao Tome                    1997

Senegal                       1988

South Africa                1919

Spain                           1981

St. Lucia                       1972

St. Martin                     1994

St. Vincent                   1975

Sudan                          1990

Suriname                     1984

Swaziland                   1910  

Switzerland                 1978

Syria                             1920

Taiwan                                    1956

Tanzania                     1990

Thailand                      1989

Togo                           1998

Trinidad                       1926

Uganda                       1988

Ukraine                       1992

United Kingdom         1909

United States              1887

Uruguay                      1949

Venezuela                   1982

Zambia                        1961

Zimbabwe                  1963

 

June 2004, Mexico Impact, Hermosillo, Mexico: Dave Cienega, Roger Gonzales, Veronica Gonzales, Brittany Lamar, Kelly Peterson, Audrie Peveler, and Kori Smith.

 

August 2004, Hermosillo, Mexico: Dave Cienega, Ryan Cosgrove, Cindy Cunningham, Nikki Franklin, Roger and Veronica Gonzales, Gene Lickel, Shantel Medina, Audrie Peveler, Kori and Lonnie Smith, and Lee Wagner.

 

February 2005, Hermosillo, Mexico: Dave Cienega, Jim Cunningham, Gene Lickel, Mark Peveler, Dan Shaw, Tom Smith, Tommy Smith, Javier Tamez, Carlos Vaquero, and Lee Wagner.

 

June 2005, Mexico Impact, Hermosillo, Mexico: Veronica Gonzales, Roger Gonzales, Dave Cienega, and Audrie Peveler.

 

August 2005, Hermosillo, Mexico: George Arroyo, David Bechtol, Jason Bechtol, Dave Cienega, Danae Cosgrove, Diana Cosgrove, Ryan Cosgrove, Cindy Cunningham, Jamison Cunningham, Roger Gonzales, Veronica Gonzales, Vickie Gonzales, Gene Lickel, Shantel Medina, Andy McCollum, Travis Needy, Curtis Nickell, Lauren Nickell, Kori Smith, Austin, Javier, Milissa & Zachary Tamez, Christopher Vaquero, and Vicki Vaquero.

 

October 2005, Women’s Retreat and Mission Trip: Hermosillo, Mexico: Wendy Bechtol, Heather Bonwell, Dave Cienega, Diana Cosgrove, Cindy Cunningham, Vickie Gonzales, Ginny Jordano, Andy & Rosa McCollum.

 

March 2006, Reverse Work and Witness Trip from Hermosillo, Mexico to Las Vegas: George Arroyo, Doug Bechtol, Bill Bonwell, Scott Bonwell, Dale Campbell, Angelica Cienega, Becky Cienega, Dave Cienega, Rafael Cienega, Cindy Cunningham, Jim Cunningham, Cunningham Children, Mario Espinoza, Jacob Figeroa, Gabriel Garcia, Roger Gonzales, Vickie Gonzales, Mike Hubsky, Arturo Jimenez, Arturo Jimenez Jr., Gene Lickel, Fabian Mada, Andy McCollum, Rosa McCollum, Raymundo, Abraham Robles, Bill Tunnell, Esteban Ulloa, Alexis Vaqueor, Carlos Vaquero, Christopher Vaquero, and Vicki Vaquero.

 

June 2006, Mexico Impact, Hermosillo, Mexico: Dave Cienega, Audrie Peveler, and Savannah Tharp.

 

August 2006, Hermosillo, Mexico: Jessica Almada, George Arroyo, Jamie Arroyo, David Bechtol, Doug Bechtol, Jason Bechtol, Mark Bell, Angelica Cienega, Becky Cienega, Dave Cienega, Danae Cosgrove, Diana Cosgrove, Jamison Cunningham, Gabriel Garcia, Roger Gonzales, Veronica Gonzales, Gene Lickel, Andy McCollum, Rosa McCollum, Travis Needy, Curtis Nickell, Karissa Nickell, Lauren Nickell, Michael Osburn, Tim Peveler, Ivan Poloniecki, Alexis, Carlos, Chris, and Vicki Vaquero .

 

I Make This Promise by Faith to Give to Missions     (Please indicate your gift)

_____ $50.00                         _____$5.00

_____ $25.00                         _____ $2.00

_____ $20.00                         _____ $1.00

_____ $10.00                         _____ Other $ __________

 

Name: ____________________________________________

 

“They gave as much as they were able,

and even beyond their ability…

See that you also excel in this grace of giving.”

2 Corinthians 8:3, 7 NIV