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A monthly newsletter to keep you informed about ABCUSA
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Matthew 25 Grant Applications Due September 1
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In the spring of 2014, 36 ministries related to American Baptist Churches received funding from the ABCUSA Matthew 25 Grant in amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000. A total of $94,750 was disbursed.
Applications for the Matthew 25 Grant, sponsored by ABCUSA, are due September 1, 2014. Applications must be sent with all application materials included, and received by September 1. Awards for the Matthew 25 grant are made twice a year, in April and October, with application deadlines of  March 1 and September 1. To view the guidelines and download the application form, click here.
Read about what different organizations and churches have done with Matthew 25 Grant Funding.
View the latest success story about the Dominican Republic Mission Team. (Pictured at left)
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Time is Running Out! Save Money, Register Your Church Today
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Are two or more people from your church planning to attend Mission Summit 2015, the American Baptist Churches biennial event, June 26-28? SAVE MONEY by registering your church now! Don't miss this great opportunity to cut down on your registration fee. In 2015, church  registration will close in February when individual registration opens. Don't miss out on this lower registration rate - check with your pastor, and make sure you church is registered! Church Registration is open at: www.americanbaptists2015.com. Check out our Mission Summit video!
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Summer Issue of Connections Available Online!
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Medley Addresses Argentine Baptist Association
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ABCUSA General Secretary A. Roy Medley was invited to give two messages at the Argentine Baptist Association meeting, August 9-11, in Pilar, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Read Medley's letter written to the American Baptist family, telling about the event.
In the first address, Medley discusses living in faith, hope and love. In his second address, he considers how we should listen to God and trust that God is leading us in the right direction and knows what is best for us.
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General Secretary Nomination and Application Process Open Through October 31, 2015
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 The nomination and application process for the next General Secretary of American Baptist Churches is now open.
American Baptist leaders and friends are welcomed to encourage and nominate persons whom you believe would make good candidates for the position. Applications will be closed on October 31, 2014.
Learn More.
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We Need Feedback from ABC Youth!
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Please pass on the link below to the 16-23 year members in your church!
Dear 16-23 year old: 
We need your feedback!
Please take a moment to respond at the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ABCMSC16-23
The deadline for responding to the survey is Nov. 30, 2014.
Susan Gillies
Chair of the 2015 Mission Summit/Biennial Planning Committee
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Where in the World is General Secretary Medley?
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 General Secretary A. Roy Medley travels and represents American Baptist Churches USA wherever he goes.
In July, Medley attended the World Mission Conference, the 200th anniversary celebration of American Baptist International
Ministries, held at Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Following the conference, he stayed in Green Lake to participate in the ABCUSA sponsored Rhythms of the Spirit conference, where American Baptists and friends had the opportunity to reflect and focus on spiritual renewal and growth. From August 9-11, Medley spoke at the Argentine Baptist Association's biennial event - learn more, here.
Please continue to hold Dr. Medley in your prayers as he travels nationally and internationally, representing American Baptists at events in the coming months.
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