The Nazarene Alabaster Offering is a semi-annual church tradition and global fund used to purchase property and build essential facilities for ministry worldwide. One hundred percent of the money goes toward buying land and constructing or rennovating buildings. Funds build local Church of the Nazarene buildings, parsonages, missionary housing, schools, clinics and hospitals. These physical spaces give congregations a sense of permanence, helping local ministries "put down roots" to worship, learn, live and heal. Traditionally we collect our offerings in small "Alabaster" decorated boxes, but in reality, any container is fine. Gather your coins, bills, even checks and empty in the large Alabaster box that will be located at the front of the sanctuary on Sunday September 27th. Thank you so much for your continued generous giving!