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American Baptist Home Mission
October 2014

Greetings in the name of

our Lord and Savior!    

 

    

 

Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III

Executive Director

ABHMS

 

ABHMS offers resources
for 'Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week'
Oct. 19-25 is "Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week," and ABHMS offers these resources: a video greeting, bulletin insert, discounted pastoral care books and five "Faces and Places of Hope" podcasts featuring chaplains.
ABHMS supports immigration reform rally that results in American Baptist arrests 
Two of those arrested at a July immigration reform rally in Washington, D.C., are members of Central Baptist Church, Wayne, Pa. ABHMS' Rev. Aundreia Alexander attended, and ABHMS sponsored transportation for others.

 

 

  

 

Voter-education resources
available free online 

ABHMS encourages American Baptists to make use of two free downloadable voter-education resources: "Does the Bible Tell Me How to Vote?" and "Election 2014: Questions for Candidates."
  
  
  
  
  

Deacon pinch hits
with 'discipleSHIFT' podcast
When a pastor was unexpectedly unable to lead service recently, one quick-thinking deacon pinch hit by playing for the congregation a podcast in which ABHMS' Dr. Jeffrey A. Johnson discusses "discipleSHIFT."


 


 

 
  
Judson Press marks
'Clergy Appreciation Month'           
October is "Clergy Appreciation Month." In celebration, Judson Press is offering savings on select titles for clergy, including "Rest in the Storm: Self-Care Strategies for Clergy and Other Caregivers." 

 

 

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