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Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior!
As autumn arrives and we enter the new church year, summer vacations are finished, schools are in session and it's time to buckle down and focus on mission, worship, Christian education and lots more, of course. At ABHMS, we hope you'll continue to find this e-newsletter a useful tool in your work. We do our best to provide resources and ideas that can aid you in whatever ministry efforts you're pursuing.
Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III Executive Director American Baptist Home Mission Societies |
| Nominations sought for biennial awards |
 Oct. 15, 2010, is the deadline to nominate Baptist individuals, congregations, and organizations for exceptional faithfulness in ministry awards to be presented in 2011. Awards include efforts of excellence promoting evangelism, urban ministry, local Christian education and more. Submit nominations online. |
| Judson Press publishes first book in new "Living Church" series |
 In his first Judson Press book, the Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, executive minister of American Baptist Churches of New Jersey, celebrates friendship's benefits for discipleship and church growth. "Making Friends, Making Disciples: Growing Your Church through Authentic Relationships" is the first volume in Judson's new "Living Church" series. First-year sales support ABCNJ's Anti-Poverty Grant Program for Churches, thanks to the generous donation of the author's royalties. Available now at 800-4-JUDSON or order online and save 20%!
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| Transforming New Orleans through Ecumenical Work Week |
 Last month 104 American Baptists volunteered during Ecumenical Work Week in New Orleans. Projects included gutting a house; installing sheet rock; cutting grass and bushes; clearing lots; organizing books and preparing two charter schools for opening day; cleaning a cemetery; and restoring city wetlands. Well done, good and faithful servants! Listen to their stories and see their work.
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| Win a canvas tote bag! |
 Have fun with the latest online scavenger hunt, and you could win an ABHMS canvas tote bag! This sturdy cream-colored tote features a front pocket bearing our logo in black and gray. It's a stylish way both to carry your necessities and show your pride in the American Baptist faith. Simply find the six-digit code within brackets on one of the pages linked to this e-newsletter and send it to karen.drummond@abhms.org. Winners are the first 10 individuals to submit the correct code. Happy toting!
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