Volume 37 Issue 1 February 2019

CHURCH REVITALIZATION by Dr. Mark Berry District Superintendent

Dr. Mark D. Berry
On January 25-26, district pastors and lay leaders gathered at the Millbrook District Office:
Church of the Nazarene to learn ways to revitalize our churches. 60 were in P.O. Box 680898
attendance with 25 churches represented. Rev. George Yates of SonCare Prattville, AL 36068
Ministries gave us great information to assist churches to move to the next Phone 334.365.3188
www.alabamasouth.org
level in reaching more people for Christ.
The question was asked, "Do we want to get well as a church?" taken from the scriptures in John
5:6, "When Jesus saw him [an invalid] lying there and learned that he had been in this condition
for a long time, he asked him, "Do you want to get well?" Sometimes churches get "stuck" in a
place where there are no longer conversions and the church is in decline. Apathy sets in and we
tend to deal with the symptoms and not the cause of decline. Pastors learned what
it takes to have a vision for a growing and vibrant church. We sense a new
awareness and urgency on our district
to reach more people for Christ. Reaching the Summit - January 2019
Let's pray for God to move us from a
heart of compassion into action so Rev. George Yates
that we will be a Great Commission SonCare Ministries

Church.

ANNOUNCING THE THEME FOR THE 2019 DISTRICT ASSEMBLY AND CONVENTIONS

This year’s theme is "Moved from Compassion into Action”. Throughout Jesus’ ministry he was moved
within his soul for the lost and hurting. Last year’s assembly emphasized the theme of “Moved with
Compassion”. If there was one thing we can learn about Jesus is that compassion moved him to action.
He healed the sick and met the needs. It is our prayer that our assembly will birth new ministries of
compassion throughout South Alabama. There will be opportunity to learn what your church can do to
move into action in meeting the needs in your community.
LOCATION: Millbrook Church of the Nazarene, 3251 Browns Rd., Millbrook AL 36054
NMI CONVENTION - Tues. and Wed., May 7-8
Speakers: Dan & Melody Anderson - Missionaries to Uganda & Kenya
SDMI CONVENTION - Wed., May 8 - Speaker: Dr. David Graves
WORKSHOPS - Wed., May 8 - Sponsored by NMI, NYI and SDMI
37th DISTRICT ASSEMBLY – Wed. and Thurs., May 8-9
Presiding General Superintendent, Dr. David Graves
Dr. Bob & Jennifer
ORDINATION SERVICE & RECEPTION – Wed. May 8 at 7 PM Dr. David Graves
Wilkerson (Reception immediately following the service.) General
Worship Leaders Superintendent
WORSHIP LEADERS: Dr. Bob & Jennifer Wilkerson
NYI CONVENTION – Sat. Mar. 2 - Mobile 1st Church of the Nazarene, 669 Azalea Rd., Mobile AL 36609
Check the “events” page on the district website for updates at www.alabamasouth.org
 Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries
SDMI Chairperson: Brian Aaron
30th DISTRICT WOMEN’S RETREAT March 14-17, 2019, Country Cascades Water Park
Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN; Special Guests: Vance & Jeannie Sharpe; Theme: Pearls of
Great Price; Banquet Theme: Winter Wonderland; Cost: 4ppl/rm $135pp | 3ppl/rm
$155pp | 2ppl/rm $185pp | 1 person/rm $295. Send payments to: Thelma Patrick, 301 E. Broadway,
Summerdale, AL 36580. Balance due Feb. 5th. Questions? Email Thelma at thelmaepatrick@gulftel.com

HEAVENLY STAR SEARCH 2019! Saturday, February 17, 2019 at 10 am, Columbiana Church of the
Nazarene, 20200 Hwy 25, Columbiana, AL 35040. Children ages 3 years - 6th grade are encouraged to
participate in any of the following areas of performance: instrumental, vocal, drama, puppetry, Bible
and religious poem memorization, writing, arts and crafts, and cooking. Lunch will be served at a cost of
$5 per person. Registration forms and packet may be downloaded from the district website under
Ministries > Sunday School > Heavenly Star Search Registration 2019 Forms and Packet. Questions?
Email Jenny Gilliam at kynzekynleeR2QTpies@yahoo.com.

News From The District Center

EXCITING UPDATE FROM OUR DISTRICT HISPANIC MINISTRIES! We are thankful for our
growing Hispanic Ministries across the district. We have two new works that we want you
to pray for as we attempt to reach the Spanish-speaking population—Iglesia del Nazareno
Eterna Roca in Valley (Revs. Peralta and Martinez) and another in Vance (Revs. Garcia).
They are reaching their communities with clothes and groceries to try and make
connection with Hispanics. If you have any of these items that you would like to donate, please contact the
district office. Also, if you have not done so this church year, please receive a Multicultural Ministries
Offering to help us offset the district support for these ministries. - Dr. Mark Berry, D.S.

LEADERSHIP REVIEWS Congratulations to the following churches and pastors for recently completing
successful leadership reviews: Taylor’s Chapel (Pastor Patsy Tant), Valley First (Pastor James Fogal),
Lake Martin (Pastor Chuck Parish) and Calvert (Pastor Tim Sullivan).

ALABAMA SOUTH DISTRICT MISSION AREA INDOOR CAMP MEETING DATES & INFORMATION
Valley Area - Mar. 6-10 at Shawmut First, Speaker: Dr. Stephen Manley, Worship Leaders: The Sharpes
Mobile Area - Mar. 10-13 at Mobile First, Speaker: Reb. Robert Dabydeen, Worship Leader: Dirk Young

PRAYER & FASTING FOR LENT D.S. Dr. Mark Berry is calling the district to prayer and fasting during the
Season of Lent, beginning Wed., March 6 - Thurs., April 18. Lent is a time of prayer and preparation in
anticipation of the Easter celebration. We ask that your prayer emphasis include prayer for District
Assembly, Hispanic Ministries, and district churches and pastoral families. For helpful resources and
daily readings visit http://www.crivoice.org/cylent.html.

WELCOME NEW NAZARENES

CALVERT (Rev. Tim Sullivan) - Betty Cooper, Gwen Jones and Ray Moseley
COTTONDALE (Rev. Tim May) - Jan Beavers
IGLESIA DEL NAZARENE DO ROCA ETERNA (Revs. Betty & Miguel Martinez) Erendira Castillo,
Roberto Perez, Maria Villatoro, Sabino Villatoro, Andrea Michelle Escobar, Neftali Andres Diaz Sanabria,
Dayssi Del Carmen Mejia Hernandez, Ley Lopez, Ana Hidalgo Martinez, and Angela Priscila Hidalgo
MILLBROOK (Rev. Jacob Snyder) - Hope Fondren and Joshua Fondren
 Nazarene Missions International
NMI President: Diane Thompson
ALABASTER OFFERING February Offering Emphasis. Your gift to the Alabaster offering is
a gift of hope to thousands in every corner of the world, because you choose to pour out
the love God has lavished on you! You can give online at www.nazarene.org/alabaster.
OFRENDA DE ALABASTRO Su donativo para la Ofrenda de Alabastro es un regalo de esperanza para
miles de personas en cada rincon del mundo, porque usted ha escogido verler el amor que Dios ha
derramado en usted.
NMI WORLD WEEK OF PRAYER Feb. 24-Mar. 2. Prayer is the way we communicate with God and learn
His plans. God wants to hear from us! Visit http://www.nazarene.org/nmi/prayer to download a daily
prayer guide in English or Spanish!
SAVE THE DATE! THE AMAZING RACE CHILDREN'S MISSIONS RALLY Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Tim and
Michelle Eby will be our guest speakers. They will be available for services from Oct. 26 thru Nov 3.
Contact Dot Brumbeloe to schedule a service at 706-773-4917 or gbdb@knology.net.
CRISIS CARE KITS are needed to replenish our warehouse for the next crisis. Please fill as many 2-gal
Ziploc bags as you can by kindly using the exact shopping list below. Contact Rev. Freddy Williams
(haitifa@hotmail.com 205-556-8446) or Diane Thompson (diane.thompson@ua.edu 205-331-9785)
for more info. Our district storage is located at Open Arms Ministry in Saraland. Together we can make
a difference. Shopping list: 1 Shampoo (12 to 18 oz), 2 Bars of Soap (Bath size), 1 Toothpaste (4.0 to 6.4
oz), 3 Toothbrushes (in original packing), 1 Box Bandaids (30 or more), 1 Fingernail Clipper, 1 Sturdy
hair comb, 2 Hand towels, 4 Pocket-sized pkgs. Kleenex, 1 Beanie Baby-sized stuffed toy. Each Crisis
Care Kit should contain only the items and quantities listed and placed in a 2-gal Ziploc bag.

Nazarene Youth International

NYI President: April Baggott
REGIONAL TNT @ TNU April 4-7, 2019. $275 deposit of $200 due February 11 and balance due March
25. Mail checks to Rev. Susan Broadhead at 7658 Walter Tanner Road, Wilmer, AL 36587.

ASD NYI CONVENTION will be held on Saturday, March 2 at Mobile First. Come dressed in your best
LUAU attire! This year’s theme: . Everyone is encouraged to bring a package or
box of baby wipes that will be delivered to a local women’s shelter. There is a prize for the church that
brings in the most wipes! Everyone is welcome to stay the night. Want to come a day early? There will
be pizza provided Friday night and a continental breakfast Saturday morning. This cost is $7. At least
one adult chaperone from your church is needed to stay Friday night with your teens. Brings sleeping
bags or air mattresses. If you have any questions, contact April Baggott at aprilbaggott@gmail.com.

NAZARENE PK RETREAT April 26th -28th in Atlanta, GA. Email aprilbaggott@gmail.com if interested.

News From Trevecca Nazarene University

333 Murfreesboro Rd. Nashville, TN 37210 - Admissions: 800-210-4TNU - www.trevecca.edu
SAVE THE DATE! 10TH ANNUAL TREVECCA FALL CELEBRATION Thursday, October 3, 2019 featuring
the Collingsworth Family!
REGIONAL TNT@TNU Thursday, April 4 through Monday, April 7, 2019
TNU HOMECOMING 2019 Friday, November 1 through Saturday, November 2, 2019
 MONTHLY Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Reports 13.50%
WEF
CHURCH YEAR CLOSES The fiscal year closes
CHURCH 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Rec./ FSF on February 28. Preparations for assembly
1/23/19
REPORTING SS Gain CW SS Gain CW Mon. Pd. 1/22/19
are underway. We anticipate the celebration
Bayview X -19 X X X X 7/>7 2,685 1,406 of our accomplishments and blessings of the
Calvert 32 2 76 30 7 66 10/10 8,358 6,246
Childersburg X X X X X X 9/8 3,405 1,822
past year. It’s not too late to receive new
Columbiana 54 -17 78 62 -1 96 10/10 14,072 5,954 members and complete financial obligations.
Cottondale 19 -10 60 X X X 9/9 8,386 4,415 Materials will soon be sent for annual
Dothan First 131 49 161 96 6 116 10/10 40,204 17,076 reporting. Please direct questions to District
East Brewton 60 -20 75 69 -9 77 10/10 14,697 6,662
Excel E.J. Memorial 74 X 90 X X X 10/10 25,110 11,110
Secretary, Rev. Kent Pelton, and be mindful
God's Glory Min. X X X X X X 3/1 438 0 of submission dates. Pastors, please give
Heritage 11 X 19 X X X 9/6 1,428 180 careful attention to these matters.
Huguley X X X X X X 3/1 600 45
Iglesia - Auburn X X X X X X 5/5 258 11
Iglesia - Prattville
2019 ALABAMA SOUTH DISTRICT CALENDAR
X X X X X X 9/>9 1,053 118
Iglesia - Valley X X X X X X 5/5 144 0 FEBRUARY
Jackson X X X X X X 10/2 185 70 Alabaster Offering Month
Lake Martin X X X X X X 0/0 0 0 11-13 Mission 2019 Conference, Kansas City
Landmark 72 -1 160 172 62 172 10/10 24,739 8,387 16 Heavenly Star Search, Columbiana, 10 am
Lanett 85 -1 92 66 -4 77 10/10 17,678 5,603 17 Global Youth Evangelism Offering
Millbrook 37 6 74 40 X 74 10/10 17,117 11,898 24-2 NMI World Week of Prayer (2/24-3/2)
Millry 15 9 15 13 6 14 10/10 3,336 1,604 28 Close of Church Fiscal Year
Mobile First 47 5 90 X X X 10/10 19,567 8.224
Mobile Parkview 8 -5 13 X X X 9/9 4,169 2,247 MARCH
Mobile Riverside 17 -10 23 20 -3 22 10/10 7,751 3,304 2 District NYI Convention, Mobile First
Monroeville X X X 9 -3 17 10/10 1,837 960 7-9 Exponential 2019, Orlando
Montgomery Cap City X X X X X X 10/10 10,550 4,847 6-10 Valley Area Indoor Camp Meeting
Montgomery First 8 -8 11 15 1 22 10/10 5,717 2,565 Speaker: Dr. Stephen Manley
Moundville X X X X X X 2/<1 100 300 7 Auxiliaries Proposed Budgets Due
New Providence 16 3 22 19 X 24 10/6 2,400 1,348 9 District Advisory Board Mtg. 9 am
Open Arms (NEW) X X X X X X 4/4 517 0 10 Tun Clocks AHEAD 1 hour!
Praise Park Ministries 50 20 71 X X X 10/10 6,672 2,823 10-13 Mobile Area Indoor Camp; Speaker: Rev.
Prattville First X X X X X X 5/>5 7,849 1,823 Robert Daybdeen
Ridgeville 41 7 60 42 8 69 10/10 9,310 4,264 14-16 TNU Board of Trustees Meeting
Roanoke 28 -10 28 24 -6 24 10/2 530 391 14-17 30th Annual Dist. Women’s Retreat, New
Robertsdale 30 4 56 24 -2 50 10/10 9,055 3,900 Location! Country Cascades Waterpark
Rock Mills 50 -2 71 64 0 83 10/10 13,802 5,844 Resort, Pigeon Forge TN
Selma West Village 87 X 209 141 X 261 4/2 1,418 406 16 Experience Trevecca Day
Shawmut First 73 -2 90 75 -4 95 10/10 13,934 5,895
19 Ad hoc Finance Committee Mtg 9 am
Spencer 33 7 42 32 7 41 10/10 8,913 4,586
29-31 Ministerial Candidate Workshop, Camp
Sylacauga First 40 -6 58 40 -5 58 10/10 12,573 5,328
Taylor's Chapel
Garner Creek, Dickson TN
X X X X X X 7/>7 3,752 2,806
The Mount (NEW) X X X X X X 10/7 1,366 489
30 Dist. Finance/Nominating Comm. Mtgs.
Trinity X X X X X X 0/0 0 11 APRIL
Tusc. Cross Pointe X X X X X X 6/6 6,674 1,500 4-7 Regional TNT @ TNU
Tuscaloosa First 48 -1 83 49 -6 98 9/9 15,993 8,875 21 Easter Offering for World Evangelism
Tusc. Holten Heights 80 7 99 77 0 102 10/10 18,118 9,500 26-28 4th Annual SE Region PK Retreat, 7-12
Tuscaloosa South X X X X X X 3/1 375 0 grades pastors’ children
Valley First 6 X 12 X X X 10/10 571 500 28 Nazarene College/Trevecca Sunday
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MAY
Top 10 S.S. Nov Top 10 S.S. Gain Nov Top 10 C.W. Nov
Missionary Health Care Offering Month
1 Dothan First 131 1 Dothan First 49 1 Selma West Village 209 2 National Day of Prayer
2 Selma West Village 87 2 Praise Park 20 2 Dothan First 161
3-4 TNU Baccalaureate/Commencement
3 Lanett 85 3 Millry 9 3 Landmark 160
4 Tusc. Holten Heights 80 4 Tusc. Holten Heights 7 4 Tusc. Holten Heights 99
7-9 District NMI/SDMI Conventions and
5 Excel EJ Memorial 74 4 Ridgeville 7 5 Lanett 92
Assembly, Millbrook Church of the Nazarene
6 Shawmut First 73 4 Spencer 7 6 Excel EJ Memorial 90 14 Assembly Team Debriefing 6:30 pm
7 Landmark 72 7 Millbrook 6 7 Shawmut First 90 16 Advisory Board Online Mtg. 6:30 pm
8 East Brewton 60 8 Mobile First 5 8 Mobile First 90 18 SDMI Organizational Online Mtg. 9 am
9 Columbiana 54 9 Robertsdale 4 9 Tuscaloosa First 83
10 Praise Park/Rock Mills 50 10 New Providence 3 10 Columbiana 78
JUNE
Top 10 S.S. Dec Top 10 S.S. Gain Dec Top 10 C.W. Dec
World Mission Broadcast Offering Month
13-23 Beulah Holiness Camp Meeting, Repton AL
1 Landmark 172 1 Landmark 62 1 Selma West Village 261
2 Selma West Village 141 2 Ridgeville 8 2 Landmark 172
Speakers: Chris Bounds/George Holley
3 Dothan First 96 3 Spencer/Calvert 7 3 Dothan First 116 JULY
4 Tusc. Holten Heights 77 5 Dothan First/Millry 6 4 Tusc. Holten Heights 102 1 District Work & Witness Offering
5 Shawmut First 75 6 Montgomery First 1 5 Tuscaloosa First 98 10-14 NYC2019 in Phoenix AZ
6 East Brewton 69 6 Columbiana 96
19-28 Frost Bridge Holiness Camp Meeting,
7 Lanett 66 7 Shawmut First 95
8 Rock Mills 64 8 Rock Mills 83
Waynesboro MS, Speakers: Paul Womack/
9 Columbiana 62 9 Lanett/East Brewton 77
Mark Weeter
10 Tuscaloosa First 49 22-26 AL Nazarene Youth Camp