Winter Haven Nazarene

09/06/2026

EXODUS 17:8-13
Pastor Jason Crum

09/02/2026

You are cordially invited to hear . . .
Jonathan Turnbull, Special Guest Speaker
Sunday, September 13, 10:30 a.m.
Winter Haven Nazarene, 560 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Jonathan Turnbull attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, graduating in 2010, and then commissioned in the Army. He was deployed once to Afghanistan, twice to Jordan, once to Lebanon, and then in 2018 deployed to Iraq with a follow-on assignment to Syria. Throughout his career, Turnbull and his team were involved in several missions that enhanced the quality of life for those living in war-torn areas. They enabled the system to allow around 4,000 girls to return to school after seven years of prohibition from ISIS. They helped rebuild a local hospital and renovated a hydroelectric dam in Tishreen, Syria, which restored power to about 450,000 people in Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Jordan.
On January 16, 2019, Turnbull and his team were visiting a school to perform a wellness check and ensure that the students were not being denied access to their education. As they were leaving, an ISIS su***de bomber detonated his vest near Turnbull and his team. There were 23 casualties, four of which were Jon’s teammates. Three other Americans including Turnbull were seriously wounded. Turnbull suffered a complete enucleation of his right eye and a puncture to his left eye, resulting in 100 percent blindness. After more than 20 surgeries and spending months in the hospital, he then clocked countless hours of rehabilitation.
Due to the extent of his injuries, Jon retired two years later in November 2021. He continues to train, mentor, and inspire others through giving inspiring speeches to groups, and hopes his story will help those who are struggling.
This event led Turnbull to write and publish a book, Zero Percent Chance.

09/01/2026

LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB?

We are excited to partner with Better Together to bring a Community Hiring Event to Winter Haven Nazarene Church!

📅 Wednesday, November 4th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Winter Haven Nazarene
560 3rd St. SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880

✨ What you can expect:

A wide variety of employers
Community resources and services
Opportunities to connect directly with hiring managers
On-the-spot interviews!
Whether you’re actively searching for a new career or simply exploring your options, we’d love to see you there!

For more information, click on the link, scan the QR code below or call 863-293-0690.

https://bettertogetherus.org/WinterHavenNazarene

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08/31/2026

Are you a teen or a parent of teens? Would you like to find a safe place to meet new friends? We have a fabulous gym to play all kinds of sports, we also have table games and video games. There is something for everyone and it is free. We invite you to join us on Sunday nights from 6-7:30 pm for a fun time hanging out with other teens in the area.
Contact 863-293-0690 or [email protected] for more information.
Our gym entrance is located at Winter Haven Nazarene Church, 235 Ave F SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880.

08/23/2026

You are not going to want to miss the amazing God story of Major Jon Turnbull. Join us September 13th at 10:30 am to hear his story at Winter Haven Church of the Nazarene!!
Also please plan to join us if you can on Saturday September 12th at 9am as Jon will ski with the Cypress Gardens Ski team on Lake Silver!!

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

Registrations are open for our Upward Volleyball League at Winter Haven Nazarene Church. This is co-ed and for 3rd-9th Graders. We will have practice nights on Mondays or Thursdays, depending on what team they are placed on, and game days will be Saturdays beginning September 26th through November 21st. The cost is $125 per player. https://registration.upward.org/UPW91235
Our league depends on volunteers, so if you know and love volleyball, and you are able to help as a coach, please register as a volunteer as well. Contact me at [email protected] before you register your players, and I can send you a discount link to use as a thank you for volunteering to coach.
https://registration.upward.org/UPW91235/volunteer
If you have additional questions, please contact me at [email protected].