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November 10, 2022

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YOU NEED TO REST

Learn how to rest.  That’s an order. This is what you need to do. Today. Right now.

The Sabbath is calling. Jesus couldn’t be more clear: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

My wife and I don’t rest very well. We are now grandparents of a 14-month-old wonderful little guy, the parents of four kids, lead a busy church and my wife is a full-time real estate agent. We try to enjoy life as much as we can but we are probably too busy. I realize I am writing to church leaders, so I am assuming you may struggle in this area as well. Trust me, we hear you.

COVID seemed to kill the ability to rest well. The church over the last couple of years has needed a leader to go, be, do, seek, follow up, pursue, build, help, offer, and strive. All of these needs, plus the pull of the world, has created a life that runs counter to our Lord’s clear teaching to “learn from him” and take his “yoke” upon us. (Matthew 11:28-29).

It hits me with renewed clarity that in our efforts to be the kind of church that overcomes, we inadvertently have become the kind of leaders who have disobeyed Jesus’ clear teaching to rest.

That is the pull right now. If you feel it too, join us in the new pursuit of not pursuing anything but our Lord and His desire that we learn from him. Listen to the still small voice of our Lord beckoning us to follow him out of the darkness into his wonderful light by calling us to remember that he is “gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:29).

Join us and learn how to rest. That’s an order.

In His Amazing Love,

Pastor Tim and Mary

Please pray for the following churches that are in transition:

Eaton Rapids, Elmdale, Grand Rapids Northeast Community, Ionia, Lansing Woodview & Lowell
EMAIL PRAYER REQUESTS TO JOY - joywisehart@yahoo.com
Read Joy's Message Here
REGISTER HERE BY NOVEMBER 21ST!
Cost : $10 for a single adult, $20 for a couple, and $25 for a family of 3 or more.
I’m excited to announce the latest resource published by A Plain Account  It's called "Prepare the Way" and it's a daily reflection guide. We hope that individuals will find it useful, but we also hope that churches can utilize it for corporate worship as well as helping everyone journey through Advent together. It's available on Amazon in print and kindle. Simply CLICK HERE to access it. We will also make the graphics available to churches that would like them. “Prepare the Way” is a devotional, but it is more than a devotional. The foundation of which is a daily reflection. In this sense, it is like other devotionals. Unlike other devotionals, though, there are other avenues for Spiritual formation. The various components of “Prepare the Way” are as follows: 

Weekly Collect: 
The Weekly Collect is a gathering prayer. 

Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading): 
Each day we read the Scriptures in the promise that the Word of God will read our lives. 

Visio Divina (Sacred Vision): 
Each week we gaze upon sacred art in the promise that the Word of God will see us. 

Audio Divina (Sacred Listening): 
Each week we listen to sacred music in the promise that the Word of God hears us. 

Camino Divina (Sacred Walking): 
Each week we share in a holy practice in the promise that the Word of God walks with us. 

Weekly Examen:
The Weekly Examen is a way to look back on the ways that God has been at work in your life and your awareness of it.


Pastor Danny Quanstrom
2022-2023 CHILDRENS QUIZZING INFORMATION
NYC '23 Registration Packet
2022-2023 TEEN QUIZZING SCHEDULE
There are almost 100 different opportunities to serve. Click here to access the website of the current list of missionary needs around the world.  It is designed to help those interested in pursuing missionary service for any length of time and find a position that suits their interests and gifting. Where is God calling you?
Materials are available for order or download for the Offering of Thanks by clicking here and then scrolling through the website. Resources are available in English, French, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. 
Freedom Sunday is a time for your church to take a stand against human trafficking, pray for survivors, and support church-led anti-human trafficking ministries. This year, NCM invites churches to choose any weekend to mark Freedom Sunday. Click here to access Freedom Sunday resources.
2023 CAMP DATES ARE SET!
Save these dates and plan to send your students and SERVE alongside them.


*Note:  High School camp dates are correct below.  An abbreviated camp is planned due to NYC and General Convention/Assembly.
Youth Group or Children's Church Prizes!
ILNC has gift cards!  They are available in increments of $10, $20, $50, $100 and $200.  These can be purchased for a child to have spending money while at camp or even to go toward the cost of attending camp!  If you are interested, please call the camp office directly at 269-649-2281.
Michigan District Pastors -
Need a few days of rest or study time?  You can reserve the lakefront district cottage at no cost.  Please call the camp office to schedule your time and to get all the details.  Some dates are already reserved.  Call 269-649-2281
Saturday, November 19th at 7:00 pm - Hillsdale Community Church of the Nazarene - 208 N. West St. Hillsdale, Michigan.

You are all invited to hear The Orpheus Choir, from Olivet Nazarene University, 57 Voices - now in its eighth decade of annual performances, represents Olivet in concerts throughout the Midwest, and tours internationally every other year. The repertoire of this select group of singers includes anthems, hymns, spirituals, and contemporary compositions, representing different styles and periods of choral music, under the direction of Dr. Jeff Bell.   
 
More Information
SAVE THE DATES IN 2023!
OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH!

November 12 - Teen Quiz - Portage Cross Community - (Acts 1-14)
November 19 - Children's Quiz - (I & II Samuel 1-10) Owosso First
December 3 - District Ministerial Team Christmas Party for Families - The ROC in Mason

2023
January 14 - Teen Quiz - Mason First - (Acts 1-19)
January 21 - Children's Quiz - (I & II Samuel 1-16) Lansing South
February 11 - Teen Quiz - Perry - (Acts 1-24)
February 17-18 - PKs Getaway at ILNC
February 25 - Children's Quiz - (I & II Samuel 1-20) Owosso First
March 9-11 - SPARK! Eastern Michigan District
March 11 - Children's Quiz - District Final - (I & II Samuel 1-20) Lansing South
March 13-14 Credential Board Interviews (ILNC)
March 18 - Teen Quiz - Owosso First  - (Acts 1-28)
April 19-21 - Pastors and Spouses Spring Retreat - Crystal Mountain
June 1 - Lead Pastors - Handbook Items Due
June 10 - Lead Pastors - APR & District Reports Due
June 10 - World Quiz - Indianapolis
June 9-16 - General Assembly & Convention - Indianapolis, IN
July 5-9 - NYC 2023 - Tampa Bay, Florida
July 15 - District NMI Convention - ILNC
July 16-17 - District Assembly - Ordination - ILNC
July 17-22 - Family Camp - ILNC


Go to http://minaz.org/calendar for the complete district calendar.
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