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September 18-20, 2023 (English only) Location: Compassion Church of the Nazarene 1737 Wards Ferry Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502 Time: 9am - 5pm Course: New Church Dynamics (NCD) Cost: $45 (includes lunch and snacks for all 3 days and all training materials) Check payable to: VA District Church of the Nazarene Registration: Register Online Now District Church Plant Training Coordinator: Reggie Phillips | 804-677-8748 | rphillips@southsidechurchva.org This is a good time for pastors who feel like they have lost much this year to plan for how to restart and grow during the next year. Click REGISTER ONLINE NOW to register and bring a registration check to the event made out to the Virginia District Church of the Nazarene. Visit the VA District DCPI Page for more detailed information. www.vanaz.org/dcpi

The Great Gathering Schedule

Dear Follower of Jesus, John Wesley wrote: “God does nothing but by prayer, and everything with it.” On June 27 we will start a week known as “THE GREAT GATHERING.” This week is intentionally about Equipping Inspiration Prayer Ministry Recognition and Credentialing Spirit Filled Worship Decision Making Accountability We could schedule this meeting. We could hold this meeting. We can invite people to the meeting. We can advertise the meeting. We can promote the meeting. We can plan thousands of details. What we cannot do is manufacture the spirit of worship, of humility, of passion to hear from God. Will you join other Virginia Nazarenes in 21 days of prayer? To assist in this prayer we have prepared a 21 day prayer guide, complete with a devotional written by a Virginia Nazarene, giving directions for our prayer focus. In addition to specific daily requests we ask you to join in praying every day for: God’s Presence: Pray for the outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit on our Gathering – We need HIS Presence (Exodus 33:1-16, esp. v 16) Godly Humility: Pray that God’s conviction will be in our gathering and in our hearts – Pray that as God’s people we will humble themselves (2 Chronicles 7:14) God’s Presence: Pray that the Freedom of God to lead our Gathering – The Spirit has permission to abandon any “script” or plan we have created in favor of the Spirit’s Agenda. (2 Corinthians 3:17) Enlarged Vision: Pray that everyone who attends the Great Gathering will leave with an enlarged vision of what God’s mission is to our world, and specifically in our communities, and our churches. (Isaiah 54:2) ---------- Phil Fuller, D. Min., Superintendent Virginia District Church of the Nazarene

September 15-17, 2023 Registration Form Register soon…T-Shirts are to be ordered soon The pool will still be open during Man Camp Weekend Contact Pastor Dave Kessell for more info Camp Fee Payment Dorm Style: $200 (No linens) (Still Available) Private Room: $230* (With Linens Provided) (FULL/Non-Available as of 8/24/23) Cabin Owners and their guests: $150 (No Linens Provided) - BOOK NOW!!! Plenty of RV/Camper spaces available. Promo Material Visit the Event Page for more details: www.vanaz.org/mancamp

July 17-20, 2023 VA District Kids Camp is an annual gathering for the children of the Virginia District Church of the Nazarene, for kids that completed grades 1 to 5. We gather together in July at the Virginia District Retreat Center for a week focused on Jesus Christ full of fun and engaging activities. Camp is a foundational event in the spiritual life of our children and can prepare them for a lifetime of serving Christ.

Welcome to the Virginia District Mosaic Retreat (formally Young Adult Weekend.) One AWESOME retreat packed and focused to bring together the amazing parts of our Christian faith and the best things that our generation has to offer. A new camp experience for Young Adults bringing interactive discussions surrounding faith and the Gospel and physical activities of varying difficulty. Included in the Young Adult Camp: · Fellowship & Food · Music & Worship · Interactive Discussions & Faith Workshops · Team Games & Competition Come ready to tough it out that weekend in high-intensity games and strive to come closer to God together with your generation. Una nueva experiencia de campamento para jóvenes adultos que trae discusiones interactivas sobre la fe y el Evangelio y actividades físicas de diferente dificultad. Incluido en el campamento de jóvenes adultos: · Compañerismo y comida · Música y adoración · Discusiones interactivas y talleres de fe · Juegos de equipo y competición Prepárese para enfrentar ese fin de semana en juegos de alta intensidad y esfuércese por acercarse más a Dios junto con su generación. PRICING INFORMATION Single/Dorm Room Cost: $145 Private Room for Married Couples: $173/person NO MINORS will be allowed as attendees of the event. We stress that no minors accompany the young adults to this event because no childcare will be provided. Visit http://virginianyi.com/events/mosaic-retreat-young-adult for more information. Para mas información visita http://virginianyi.com/events/mosaic-retreat-young-adult.

Ultracamp is a bilingual, 3-night camp experience where students from across Virginia come together to worship, play, and build relationships. Ultracamp es una experiencia de campamento bilingüe y de tres noches donde estudiantes de todo Virginia se reúnen para adorar, jugar, y crear relaciones. COSTO DEL EVENTO / PRICE INFO HASTA EL 11 DE JUNIO / UNTIL JUNE 11 ESTUDIANTE / STUDENT: $200 LIDER / LEADER: $180 WHAT TO EXPECT? / ¿QUE ESPERAR? Everyone should expect to have encounter God, have fun, and build relationships. Todos deben esperar tener un encuentro con Dios, divertirse y construir relaciones Visit http://virginianyi.com/events/ultracamp for more information. Para mas información visita http://virginianyi.com/events/ultracamp.

Dear Virginia District Family, Greetings in the strong name of our Resurrected King, the Savior of the World, Jesus Christ. Every year our District has been blessed to be a blessing by giving to a Special NCM Project that culminates at our District Assembly (renamed as The Great Gathering this year!). Last year, we raised $22,925.63 for the Ukraine Path of Hope! Praise the Lord! Look what God can do! This year, it was clear to your NMI Council that God is calling us to be a part of meeting the needs in Syria and Turkey following the devastating earthquakes that hit them so hard beginning this February. The SYRIA EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE is helping the Nazarene churches in Syria who are tirelessly meeting the needs of those around them. The initial response has been focused on distributing food, providing needed supplies like blankets, milk, power banks, hygiene items, (Crisis Care Kits!), tents, and sheltering people whose homes were destroyed. Our NCM Offering 2023 is the SYRIA EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE. You can prepare to give to this offering at our Great Gathering (formally called DIG or District Assembly), by CASH or CHECK, or give now at ncm.org/syria or mail a check. If you choose to pay before The Great Gathering, please note on your check on the memo line VA District Church of the Nazarene, or for digital payment that it is for the Virginia District Offering by using Account Type – Organization, then Organization Name - VA District Church of the Nazarene. As we Grieve the devastation, Pray over the needs and those delivering Help and Hope, we Give to the SYRIA EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE, and Provide Crisis Care Kits that will be sent out in Jesus’ Name, God is moving us closer to His heart, closer to each other, and closer to reflecting His purposes for us. I’m so thankful to be a part of this great journey with you! If you have any questions, please contact me at 804-291-7753 or seaservant@gmail.com. Debbie Kleinfeld VA District Project Coordinator

ACCOMODATIONS & COST Cost: Varies between $70 and $200 depending on your choice of accommodations. $70 - Saturday All Day Conference- includes 3 Plenary sessions, breakout Sessions, recreation opportunities, lunch and dinner. $110 - All Weekend with no Accommodations - you supply your own accommodations (private cabin, local hotel, daily commuter, air BnB, etc.). - includes recreation and desserts Friday evening, 3 Plenary sessions, breakout Sessions, recreation opportunities, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and worship and breakfast on Sunday. $140 - All Weekend with DORM Accommodations - you supply your own bedding (twin beds in a dorm)- includes recreation and desserts Friday evening, 3 Plenary sessions, breakout Sessions, recreation opportunities, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and worship and breakfast on Sunday. $140 - All Weekend with Camping Accommodations - you supply your own RV, Camper or Tent - includes recreation and desserts Friday evening, 3 Plenary sessions, breakout Sessions, recreation opportunities, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and worship and breakfast on Sunday. $200 - All Weekend with upgraded sleeping Accommodations - you will be assigned a bed with linens in a district cabin (may need to share a room) - includes recreation and desserts Friday evening, 3 Plenary sessions, breakout Sessions, recreation opportunities, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and worship and breakfast on Sunday. ONLY 24 UPGRADES ARE AVAILABLE - First come, First Serve. Visit the VANaz Ladies Retreat Page to get more information and to Register.

Location: Virginia Beach First Church of the Nazarene 4413 Wishart Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455, USA Time: 9am - 5pm Course: Church Planting Churches Cost: $45 (includes lunch and snacks for all 3 days and all training materials) Check payable to: VA District Church of the Nazarene Registration: Register Online Now District Church Plant Training Coordinator: Reggie Phillips | 804-677-8748 | RPhillips@southsidechurchva.org This is a good time for pastors who feel like they have lost much this year to plan for how to restart and grow during the next year. Training Track Offered This is a parenting course on how to be a good mother church. It covers why a mother church is essential to the planting process, how to identify, train, and equip a church plant leader, and even how to birth a church that can stand on its own two feet after launch. If you feel called to give birth to a church plant from your local church this track is essential to having a healthy live birth. Visit the VA District DCPI Page (www.vanaz.org/dcpi) for more detailed information.

We want to share a District Events Promo PowerPoint with all churches so that it can be used during your service announcements and in announcement loops in your local churches. You can find more information on all District Events by visiting the event page on our website. Find the event page by selecting it from the EVENTS dropdown menu. You can also find the VANaz event calendar at www.vanaz.org/calendar. Add the calendar to your device by selecting the +Google Calendar icon in the calendar shared here (also available on our website).