NMI Calendar of Emphases There are many facets to our mission as we fulfill the purpose of NMI. The NMI Calendar of Emphases serves as a framework around which to build the plans for the year's activities. Of course, the calendar is flexible so you may adjust it to suit your church's needs. Emphasis Each Month (Ongoing)—Prayer and Fasting, January—Volunteer Ministries February—Alabaster March—Easter Offering (World Evangelism Fund,Faith Promise) April—Mission Education May—Medical Plan June—World Mission Broadcast July—International Ministry, Bible Schools & Seminaries August—LINKS September—Alabaster October—Mission Priority One November—Thanksgiving Offering (World Evangelism Fund,Faith Promise) December—Nazarene Compassionate Ministries