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Dinajpor, Bangladesh - History and future. Missions of the 21st century. That’s what more than 2,000 Bangladeshis and a group of foreign visitors experienced at the 17th Bangladesh District Assembly March 23-24 when nearly 2000 delegates unanimously voted to sponsor the creation of two Phase 3 districts by dividing the current Bangladesh District into three self-supported districts.

Dinajpor, Bangladesh - One hundred and ninety-four graduates – including 30 women -- received their diplomas in South Asia Nazarene Bible College’s (SANBC) graduation March 23 as part of the Bangladesh 17th District Assembly. The Bangladesh class was more than five times the size of last year’s class, which numbered 36.

In February, ministry leaders in northern Bangladesh received their first ARK, a 5- by 7-meter portable building made of long poles and special canvas fabric, useful for a variety of ministries from JESUS Film showings to pastoral education to compassionate ministries.

Manchester, England - For Brooklands Church of the Nazarene, a church building is not just for worship, Sunday School and congregational gatherings. It is a link to the community, facilitating relationships with people who otherwise may never visit the church.

Gelnhausen, Germany - European Nazarene College (EuNC) unveiled a new online German-language collection of courses during the German District Assembly 5 and 6 March. The EuNC-Online Deutsch program, which starts in April, was the result of discussing educational needs with the Germany district, said Rector Klaus Arnold.

Ukraine - Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) continues to expand partnerships throughout the world in order to come alongside those who are already living with AIDS and to help prevent future HIV infections.

More than 100 pastors and lay leaders converged on the campus of European Nazarene College (EuNC) in January for the Leadership Conference held annually for the past 20 years to provide continuing education for leaders in the college’s educational region.

Manipur, India – At the same time Nazarenes gathered in the streets of their town to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Gospel’s arrival in the state of Manipur, India, five to 10 disgruntled members of the community forced their way into the North East India District center and set fire to the building. 

London––With a sideboard spread with coffee, croissants and cereal, the Thomas Memorial Church in Bat tersea, London kicked off its latest ven ture on 11 October: Breakfast Church. In an attempt to live as a “church with a difference,” the weekly interactive worship service includes free food and discussion-oriented fellowship, plus games and activities for...

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh––On the third night of camp, 85 young people from throughout Sri Lanka gathered around the campfire to dedicate themselves to living a “holy life in Christ and show our characters to others to follow Jesus.” Also, they said, “our life will be salt and light as a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.”

The Netherlands District is thrilled to announce that preparations for the Northern Europe Field (NEF) Nazarene Youth Conference (NYC) from 28 December 2010 to 2 Janu ary 2011 are underway, and several promotional materials are now available online. Download the post card or watch the video at...