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Greetings in the name of
our Lord and Savior!
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I find myself giving thanks for Thanksgiving. This day compels us to break from our all-too-hectic lives, contemplate the many blessings bestowed upon us and spend precious time with family and friends. Day-to-day responsibilities often overshadow the importance of "stopping to smell the roses," touching base with our loved ones or even nurturing our own soul--so critical to the whole lives that God wants for each us. This Thanksgiving, as you take respite from the rat race, I encourage you to commit to taking time in the coming year to regularly refresh and renew your spirit. I become more convinced each day that God wants us to practice diligent self-care.
May your Thanksgiving be deeply blessed.
Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III
Executive Director
American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS)
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Maine couple commissioned
as home missionaries |
 ABHMS and American Baptist Churches of Maine have commissioned Bill and Fran Atchison as home missionaries. In Waterville, Maine, the Atchisons minister to Alfond Youth Center's 5,500 members, including 150-200 children and youth, aged 3-teen, who are bused to the center after school each weekday.
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Free 'Got Style' resources available online |
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 With free downloadable resources from ABHMS' website, lead your congregation or church school class in a study of "Got Style? Personality-based Evangelism" by Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, ABHMS' national coordinator of Evangelism and New Church Planting. In a step-by-step process, teach six personality styles and how to put them to work for God's glory.
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Podcast: Seminary professor
examines congregational health |
Consider your congregation's health while listening to a free podcast with the Rev. Dr. Heather Entrekin, professor of Congregational Health at Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Shawnee, Kan. The Faces and Places of Hope podcast series is one of the many ways that ABHMS supports professional ministry.
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Free downloadable workshop
teaches biblical hospitality |
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 In time for holiday season Bible study, download "Hospitality: Expressing and Experiencing Grace," one of ABHMS' free Church Life and Leadership workshops. Participants can examine the expression of biblical hospitality in the congregation, and then apply the principles to personal faith at home and work.
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Judson Press offers 'Every Friday
is Black Friday' sale |
 Now through Dec. 20, receive free shipping each Friday on online purchases of at least $50 when you enter code BFFSHIP in the discount/promo box. Plus, receive 40% off each Friday's featured title when you contact customer service at 1-800-458-3766. Forty percent discount not available online. Discount offers cannot be combined.
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