Central Ohio Nazarene District

PLEASE CONTACT REV. BILL VINSON IN THE DISTRICT OFFICE WITH YOUR CURRENT E-MAIL ADDRESS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO STAY INFORMED ON WHAT GOD IS DOING IN THIS MINISTRY AREA AMONG OUR CENTRAL OHIO DISTRICT FAMILY!

contact : pastorbill@conaz.org

FOR YOUR PRAYER SUPPORT

Multicultural Leadership Team

Pray for wisdom and inspiration in the coming months as the leadership team works on a meaningful strategy to share the Gospel in fruitful ways with those who come from multicultural backgrounds and now reside in Central Ohio.

COMO

(Central Ohio Multicultural Outreach) is an official non-profit corporation in the State of Ohio that exists to assist our local church congregations in a variety of outreach ministry endeavors. The Leadership Team meets on the third Wednesday every other month from 1-3 p.m. at the District Office in Grove City.

Rev. Bill Vinson, Executive Director
Ms. Janet Walker, Secretary and Grant Writing Specialist
Rev. Mike Durst, Latin American Outreach and Treasurer
Rev. Jane Fulks, Cross-Cultural American Outreach
Yet To Be Determined, Asian Outreach
Rev. Ryan Wolford, Muslim Outreach

We are also forming a Vision Strategy Team to meet semi-annually to help us expand the vision of outreach to the

masses of diverse multicultural residents across our district. If you are interested in volunteering to serve as an

active member on this Vision Strategy Team, please contact Pastor Bill in the District Office.

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRY

Here is a link of information that may prove helpful to those of you interested

in establishing an outreach ministry though your local church Angel Food

THE OHIO BENEFIT BANK

Here is a link that can provide you with valuable information for becoming involved in a ministry program that is designed to resource neighbors helping neighbors. The Ohio Benefit Bank

Bill Vinson
District Assistant and
Multicultural Ministries Director

Westerville Church

The Westerville Church of the Nazarene has begun classes for English as a Second Language students. Classes will be free. The students have to purchase their own books and lab material for $35. First Quarter Classes will be held each Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. through November 7th.

Pictured below are the ESOL team led by Sally Ledford, the lead pastor's mother

Each month Mike and Jen Durst open their home for fun, food and fellowship for the spanish-speaking people of the church. Last month a game of "Pachanga" made for an evening of fun and friendly competition (see photo below).

Gallipolis First Church of the Nazarene has received 4 donated computers to begin their English as a Second Language ministry to the Chinese community working in that city. Please pray for Pastor Fulton and his church as they finalize their plans for this new outreach ministry.