On Sunday May 2, 2010 we begin a new chapter of ministry at NRN as we initiate our new partnership with the International Evangelical Church of the Nazarene (IECON). The multi-cultural worship experience will begin at 10:30am this Sunday!
Here is a snapshot of their history as a church: On September 15, 2003 under the leadership of Pastor Andre’ Bouassa, this French African congregation officially became a member of the Church of the Nazarene. Since 2005, Pastor Caleb Buna has served as the senior pastor. The vision of this church is to “build a strong and mature body of believers where everyone will find a place to worship and serve the Lord Jesus Christ in spirit and truth through knowledge, understanding and
fellowship with others”.
We call this a new chapter of ministry as we not only open our facilities for use by IECON, but we open our arms and our hearts to welcome this group of people into our family here at NRN!
Though we shall strive to maintain our own identity as churches, we will be in cooperative ministries. On Sunday, May 9th we will welcome the children and students from IECON into our ministries. A worship service for IECON will take place in the community room beginning at 10:30am on each Sunday beginning May 9th.
We anticipate a season of transition, but believe God is opening a door of opportunity for both our churches to begin a new chapter of ministry. These are exciting days to be part of the growing ministries of NRN and IECON!
A carry-in meal will be enjoyed by all following our worship experience on Sunday. I am very excited as we prepare to sense the presence of the Lord in this multi-cultural service!
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