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A monthly newsletter to keep you informed about ABCUSA
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Mark 16:2-6 (NRSV)
2 And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3 They had been saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?" 4 When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. 5 As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. 6 But he said to them, "Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him.
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Register Today for the World Mission Conference
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Three Great Opportunities!
Hear the Call Retreat July 1 - 4Hear the Call is a  high-intensity weekend retreat for adults who are exploring a call to become global missionaries. Starting Friday evening, July 1st, at the Green Lake Conference Center in Wisconsin, you will interact with missionaries and staff who will help you evaluate if God is calling you into cross-cultural global mission service. Learn More.
World Mission Conference July 4 - 9Celebrate the 4th of July with hundreds of friends with a picnic, mission program and fireworks at the Green Lake Conference Center in Wisconsin! Learn More.
Rhythms of the Spirit July 9 - 13Stay on after the World Mission Conference and deepen your spiritual walk as you encounter God through singing, prayer, silence and fellowship with others. This conference, offered in a retreat style, is a unique opportunity to explore and practice the contemplative life together. For more information on leaders, schedule, and registration, visit: www.rhythmsofthespirit.com.
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| Prayer Highlight - American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin Minister Meet-Ups |
 ABC/Wisconsin and the Ministers Council of Wisconsin are teaming up this Winter/Spring to offer a series of Minister Meet-Ups...a time for American Baptist ministers to come together for mutual support, networking, mental and physical nourishment, and Holy Spirit stirring around topics that matter to the ministers vocational health and missional purpose. The two Meet-Ups which have occurred so far have gathered over twenty-five persons around topics of ABC mission priorities and mental health in churches. Four more gatherings are scheduled through May and will cover topics such as finances and the church, the challenging balance between church discipline and pastoral care, and more. Meet-Ups are hosted in homes or churches throughout the region. This effort aligns with the region's emphasis on strengthening relationships and creating synergy in mission. Please keep the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin, Ministers Council of Wisconsin and all Meet-Up participants in your prayers as they listen to the Spirit.
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Seven American Baptist Churches Priorities: Check out the Case Statements!
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Case Statements for the seven priority topics for American Baptist Churches (ABC), which surfaced at the 2015 Mission Table, are online for review and discussion at www.missionsummitconversations.com. At the bottom of each posting, there is a printable PDF of each Case Statement.
The seven priorities include:  Read the February news release here.
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You are invited! Travel to Taizé this June
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 You are invited....to experience Taizé. Join us, or invite a young adult you know, to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for prayer, renewal and reflection on a pilgrimage to Taizé, June 2-14, 2016. All ages are welcome!
The Taizé Community, in the south of Burgundy, France, is the home of an international, ecumenical community founded in 1940 by Brother Roger. Today, the community is made up of over a hundred brothers of different faiths. The brothers are committed for their whole life to material and spiritual sharing, to celibacy, and to a great simplicity of life. A Day at Taizé includes:Group Bible study with one of the brothers followed by small group interaction with young adults from around the world. Prayer and singing three times a day in the Church of the Reconciliation. Free time to walk, journal, study, pray and enjoy new friends. Click here to learn more or register. View photos from the 2014 trip. |
 The theme for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies America for Christ Offering 2016 is an appeal to "Become More Like Christ" based on Ephesians 2:10, which states: "For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life" (NRSV).
As American Baptists, let us respond to the America for Christ Offering 2016 theme of "Discipleship: Becoming More Like Christ." Let us take our place of service, as we seek to serve the most vulnerable in our communities.
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| American Baptist Historical Society Announces Opening of Executive Director Search Process |
 The American Baptist Historical Society has announced the opening of a search process for its next Executive Director.
The position profile is available by clicking here. American Baptist leaders and friends are welcomed to encourage applications from persons whom you believe would be a good candidate for this position. The deadline for submission is March 31, 2016.
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American Baptist Churches Information Systems (ABCIS) 2016 Resources
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