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Celebrating 125 Years
Central Baptist Church, Great Bend
On
March 25, members of Central Baptist Church, Great Bend, took part in a balloon
launch. Inside each balloon was an invitation to their Quasquicentennial celebration,
which was held April 21-22. The church provided a special morning service, hog
roast and memories galore for their guests. |
"MISSION: POSSIBLE" Region Offering
An
offering for the on-going mission and ministry of Central Region.
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Rev. Betty Wright-Riggins,
Area Minister Consultant
for Communications for the Philadelphia Baptist Assoc., will speak at the AB Women's
Ministries Conference, June 1-2.
Registration
Form
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Camping
Schedule
Age
Groups
Camping
Registration
Fillable
Registration Form
2012
Scholarship Guidelines
& Form
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Perspective
by
Rev. John Williams
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in the Tradition
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CENTRAL
REGION LIFE — 108 Years
of Continuous Publication
Is your church among
those sending in stories and photos to be included in the Central Region Life
and preserved for future generations? Installations, new members, mission work
groups, and events open to all across the region are just a few of the topics
featured each month. Send photos and information to The
Editor, American Baptist Churches, 5833 S.W. 29th St., Ste. A, Topeka,
KS 66614-5505. Subscription rates for
12 issues of Central Region Life are $9.99 per year for individuals and
$5.99 per year for 100% churches. For information or to subscribe, contact the
editor.
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National Gathering of American Baptist Youth
Immerse is a five-day event (July 24-28, 2012) for high school and college-age
youth that will feature high energy and transformative worship coupled with hands-on
mission experiences. The location in Washington D.C. will provide youth with unique
opportunities to do mission work in an urban environment and to experience the
pulse and energy of our nation's capital. Immerse is for youth, ages 14-19, who
are entering at least their freshman year of high school.
Details
Scholarship
Application
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on Prayer
Each month, the Region Board of Directors
highlights a prayer emphasis.
During May, the focus is on family life. Pray
each day of the month for your own family, your local church family and all the
family members of Christ. Since Mother’s Day occurs in May, let’s also
recognize the contribution mothers make in the family.
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Psalm 133:1 —“How good and pleasant it is when God’s
people live together in unity.”
When we pray, let us remember
to pray for health, strength and provision to proclaim the good news of Jesus
Christ to those “family” members who have not accepted Him as Savior. |
ABC/Central
Region Clergy Retreat
The 2012 ABC/CR Clergy Retreat took place
at Cross Wind Conference Center in mid-April. It was a great time for colleagues
in ministry to spend time together, recharging spiritual batteries and renewing
vital relationships. There was plenty of time for relaxing, sharing, laughing
and enjoying the beauty of God’s creation. There was also a great time of
learning as clergy-groups formed around specific topics for discussion.
MMBB
Visitation Scheduling Has Changed
Keeping in touch with retired ministers
and their spouses is a priority of the M&M Benefit Board. Each spring, MMBB
volunteers call on retirees. John and Sally Bliss have been the volunteer visitors
for Kansas for the past five years. They enjoy fellowship and friendship with
124 retirees.
This year, due to a conflict in scheduling and a program
change, visitation has been moved from March through May to mid-May through July.
If you are an M&M retire, you will be contacted, just a little later than
in previous years..
Not-For-Profit
Annual Reports
Looking forward to June, entities
registered with the Kansas Secretary of State's office will receive a postcard
reminder of the impending deadline for filing Not-For-Profit Annual Reports (NP).
Details
Board
Minutes Posted on Region Website
In 2009, the Central Region Board of Directors
voted to post the complete minutes of each board meeting on this website. To view
those minutes click here.
Page last updated on 05/04/12
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