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A monthly newsletter to keep you informed about ABCUSA
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Inspired, Transformed...American Baptist Churches: Coming in November to a Church Near You!
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 We are excited for the release of our new film! Look for it in November on an ABC Celebration Sunday in churches all across the country and Puerto Rico. Inspired, Transformed...American Baptist Churches, celebrating God's wonderful gift to us of being American Baptists by some of today's most important and tireless religious and social activists: Jimmy Carter, Suzan Johnson Cook, Luis Cortés, Jr., John Lewis, Tony Campolo, Joan Brown Campbell and Neville Callam. Referencing their personal stories, they remind us that we are a people always being inspired and transformed by the Spirit as we serve as the hands and feet of Christ.
View our Celebration Sunday resources here. Or, learn more here. |
October 23 Webinar: "Uncommon Cents: A Christian Approach to Modern Stewardship and Giving"
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On October 23, we will be  presenting "UNCOMMON CENTS: A Christian Approach to Modern Stewardship & Giving," presented by: Reverend Bill Keane, Senior Minister, First Baptist Church of Branford, CT. Join us as we consider: What are your own thoughts and feelings about the relationship between faith and money? Learn about specific approaches to enhance sacrificial giving in your church!
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/501512040
Note: After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. Space is limited.
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Transformed by the Spirit in Action - Beacon of Hope Youth Center
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Register your church TODAY!
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It's time! Church Registration for the Biennial Mission Summit is only open for three and a half more months, closing on February 6, 2015! Registering your church could help local church members save on their Mission Summit  2015 registration. Don't miss out on this lower registration rate - check with your pastor, and make sure your church is registered. Questions? Email MissionSummitRegistration@abc-usa.org. Church Registration is open at: www.americanbaptists2015.com. Check out our Mission Summit video!
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Cupcakes? Really?!? FCBC Fresno Connects with Community
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The First Chinese Baptist Church of Fresno, a recent recipient of the Matthew 25 Grant sponsored by ABCUSA, came across an opportunity to share donated pastries, bread and cookies. As Rev. Danny Jack explains, his hopes were not high for the ministry originally, but what came out of this outreach opportunity both amazed and humbled him. Learn More. |
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Time is running out! General Secretary Nomination and Application Process Open Through October 31, 2014
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 The nomination and application process for the next General Secretary of American Baptist Churches is closing soon.
American Baptist leaders and friends are welcomed to encourage and nominate persons whom you believe would make good candidates for the position. The application process will close on October 31, 2014. Learn More.
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Take Our (Short!) Survey: Mission Summit 2015
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Dear American Baptist,
 If you have an interest in attending the next Mission Summit to be held in Overland Park, Kansas, June 26-28, 2015, then we invite you to share your ideas and opinions with us regarding the next round of Mission Summit Conversations. Help us make the next round of Mission Summit Conversations even better by clicking on the link below and spending about 5 minutes to take the brief ten-question survey. Your responses by Nov. 30, 2014, will help shape Mission Summit 2015! Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ABCMSC2015 We are also asking all young adults to take our survey focused at 16-23 year olds, here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ABCMSC16-23 Susan Gillies
Chair of the 2015 Mission Summit/Biennial Planning Committee |
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Prayer Time: AB Women Travel to Republic of Georgia
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Six American Baptist women-Rev. Patricia Hernandez, Deborah Malave Diaz, Rev. Valerie Andrews, LaKeeyna Cooper, Rev. Angel Sullivan, and Virginia Holmstrom-traveled to the Republic of Georgia this summer. During their 2-week spiritual pilgrimage, they met with  pastors and deacons in eastern Georgia and learned that 20 percent of the Baptist churches in Georgia are pastored by women. The afternoons included sharing cross-cultural experiences and encouragement as women in professional ministry. Pray for women who serve as pastors and church leaders in the U.S. and across the globe. Pray for ministries like American Baptist Women In Ministry and American Baptist Women's Ministries that encourage and empower women to serve God.
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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 late September, Medley met with the Theologians Conference Planning Team, who are working to plan an event which will take place prior to the Biennial Mission Summit in June 2015. Medley also spoke at the ABC of the Rocky Mountains 200 Year Celebration in Vail, Colorado. Throughout September and October, Medley has met with partners from the National Council of Churches, planners and leaders of the Baptist Muslim Dialog, and attended a Transformed by the Spirit Journey Team meeting. Learn more about this 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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