July 2013
ABCUSA NEWS UPDATE
A monthly newsletter to keep you informed about ABCUSA

Moving Forward After Mission Summit 2013
Mission Summit 2013: An American Baptist Biennial Gathering, June 21-23, 2013, in Overland Park/Kansas City, Kansas, featured an exciting new Mission Summit Conversations component. 
  
The learnings from Mission Summit 2013 will be used in November 2013 at the Mission Table, and beyond!
  
Visit www.missionsummitconversations.com to read about learnings from the different groups, view photos and a word cloud gallery, and learn more about the conversations.
  
Click here to visit the Mission Summit 2013 recap website and learn more about the event!
Why am I an American Baptist? A Reflection
"My experience within the American Baptist family has enabled me to live out my faith in ways that resonate with who God has created me to be as a follower of Jesus Christ."
- Dr. John Williams

 

The most recent part of the featured series, "Proud to be an American Baptist," is written by Dr. John Williams, executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of the Central Region. Click here to read "Why am I an American Baptist? A Reflection"
  
View the archive and learn why others are proud to be American Baptist by clicking here.
Rhythms of the Spirit - August 5-9, 2013
  

 

"Rhythms of the Spirit" is a retreat taking place at Green Lake Conference Center, August 5-9, 2013.

 

What to expect? 

Time for reflection, morning and evening prayer each day, a Labyrinth for meditation and prayerful walking


Three keynote messages by Jeff Savage
1. Balancing listening and speaking
2. Centering on stillness
3. Connecting spiritual rhythms to the routines of our lives

Session Recordings from Mission Summit 2013
Did you miss a session? Want to see what went on in Overland Park, or share a message with your bible study group? Recordings of many sessions can be purchased online from Dove Cassettes, by clicking here.
Where in the World is General Secretary Medley?
General Secretary A. Roy Medley travels and represents American Baptists Churches USA wherever he goes. After Mission Summit 2013: An American Baptist Biennial Gathering in Overland Park, KS, Dr. Medley travelled directly to Green Lake, WI, where he served as a speaker at the Holy Spirit Conference. From there, he flew to Greensboro, NC and gave greetings at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly.  He then flew to Jamaica, where he attended the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering in communion with baptists from across the globe.
  
Please continue to hold Dr. Medley in your prayers as he travels and represents American Baptists at events this summer!
More Recent Highlights from the ABCUSA Website

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2013 ABSW Alumna of the Year Award Presented to Rev. Florence Li    

 

American Baptists Attend BWA Gathering in Jamaica 

A Prayer for United Mission   

 

AB Women Celebrate Mission and Ministry on Women's Day
 
International Ministries Invited to Return to Myanmar After 47-Year Hiatus

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