Prayerful Response

Welcome to this lovely sanctuary.

Quiet yourself. Be still. Seek God.

Draw near to Him. Listen.

Prepare your heart.

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Musical Prelude

Assistant D.S.

Jeremy Scott

Host Pastor �Lisa Morrison

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Jeremy D. Scott �Assistant District Superintendent for Church Mission & Engagement and President of the board of The Esther R. Sanger Center for Compassion.

Why Compassion? Reflecting a Christlike Heart and Action

Prayerful Response

Welcome to this lovely sanctuary.

Quiet yourself. Be still. Seek God.

Draw near to Him. Listen.

Prepare your heart.

Sam Mohnkern, Presenter - Creation Care��

• focuses on stewardship of the earth, sustainability, and inspiring churches to care for God’s creation through practical choices.

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Alex Lu �Presenter - Emergency Preparedness�

• Equips individual, churches and communities to be ready for natural disasters, crises, and urgent needs in order to help others in times of need.

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By Chaplain Alex Lu

U.S. Air Force

Three Levels of Preparedness

Individual Preparedness: Soul & Supply �

Church Preparedness: A Sanctuary of Service �

Community preparedness: we are all in this together�

Faith in action during emergency�

Missy Kindt�Presenter -�Everyone Welcome�

Explores ways to build radically inclusive, hospitable communities - especially for those who feel marginalized or left out.

Everyone Welcome: Launching an English Class Ministry

Dr. Michelle “Missy” Kindt

Wollaston Church of the Nazarene

michellekindttprs@gmail.com

Why?

• Love your neighbors
• Assist and reach out to our neighbors
• Spiritual witness

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Benefits of improved English

• Navigate society more easily
• Increase job opportunities
• Combat isolation

Who can be a “teacher”?

• Friendly
• Patient
• Enjoy talking to people they don’t know
• Sympathetic listener

How do we start?

• Three training sessions
• January 10, 2026 at Wollaston
• February 7, 2026 - online check-in
• March 7, 2026 - after the NMI Prayer Luncheon

Eddie Kish: Presenter�Foster Care & Adoption��

• Supports families and churches involved in fostering or adopting children, while raising awareness of the needs of vulnerable kids

John Nielson�Presenter - �GriefShare��

• Centers on providing comfort, connection, and spiritual support to those experiencing loss and navigating grief.

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Grief Support Ministries

Why Develop a Grief Ministry in Your Church?

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1. Provide Comfort and Hope
2. Build Community
3. Fulfill our Biblical Mission

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Grief Support Ministries

Why Develop a Grief Ministry in Your Church?

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4. Reach the Hurting Beyond the Church

5. Equip the Body of Christ

6. Encourage Spiritual Growth

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www.griefshare.org

www.griefshare.org

Grief Support Ministries

John W. Nielson

john.nielson@mcnaz.com

Don Coombs�Presenter -�Recovery Ministries��

Engages with addiction recovery, offering resources, spiritual care, supportive community for those on path to healing.

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Lisa Morrison�Presenter – � School Partnerships��

• Strengthens connections between churches and local schools to support students, educators, and families through practical service and presence.

East Street School Partnership

Prepping Goody Bags

Goody bags + Pumpkins

Teachers Appreciation

School Supplies

Sharing Our Parking Lot

Jane Jewell�NCM New England

Listening Circles

“Listening Circles” are inspired by Indigenous traditions of talking circles in which communities gather with respect and equality so that every voice is valued.

NCM NE honors that wisdom while shaping this practice for our New England Nazarene family, rooted in Christ’s love.

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Purposes of�Listening Circles

• Create a welcoming, inclusive space for sharing and listening.

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• Live out the 4 C’s of NCM NE Connecting,

Communicating,

Collaborating,

Cultivating.�

• Strengthen relationships across the New England Nazarene family.

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Role of Facilitators

• Guide, don’t dominate — invite participation.

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• Ensure every voice is heard — gently encourage quieter participants.

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• Keep the spirit Christ-centered — prayer, scripture, and compassion at the core.�

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Listening Circles�Tips for Success

• Keep track of time gently.�
• Consider using a “talking piece” to ensure one voice at a time.�
• Encourage, don’t pressure — it’s okay to pass.�
• Stay flexible, trust the Spirit.�

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��J.P. VanDalsem��Church Relations Manager��Nazarene�Compassionate�Ministries�(Global)

Matthew West YouTube�“Do Something”

Watch Party Photo�Lilongwe, Malawi

Watch Party �Providence, Rhode Island

INTEREST GROUP�POSTER TAKEAWAYS

��J.P. VanDalsem��Church Relations Manager��Nazarene�Compassionate�Ministries�(Global)

Why Compassion? Reflecting a Christlike Heart and Action

Other NCM NE Key Players

Other NCM NE Key Players

Other NCM NE Key Players

Stop Live-streaming to play

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Steven Curtis Chapman “Kindness”

Steven Curtis Chapman “Kindness”

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We've built our stained-glass castles/ Reaching to the sky�At our best to show Your glory/At our worst to show our pride�We've raised our hands in worship/ And our fist to stake our claim�We've done so much good and so much harm�All in Your great name��But when I think about what has the power to change the world�It could all be said with just one word - KINDNESS��

Steven Curtis Chapman “Kindness” [Chorus]�

And what if we lived with a heart of kindness?�What if we loved like we've been loved?�If that's all that we're remembered for�Well, lеt that be enough�So when thеy stand and tell the stories�Of who we are and what we've done�Of a thousand things that we could leave behind us�If they say just one word, well, let that word be kindness�