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Dr. Maung Maung Yin, vice-principal of the Myanmar Institute of Theology in Yangon arrived on the Central Baptist Theological Seminary campus Monday, May 5, for a two-day visit. He came to discuss the timing of a student/faculty exchange and some future joint academic programs. However, as the events in Myanmar (Burma) continued to unfold, conversations quickly moved to prayers for the thousands of people displaced, missing and killed by Cyclone Nargis. More details.
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SEEDS FOR HEALTHY CHURCHES
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offering for the on-going mission and ministry of
Central Region.
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| Fresh Faith — 2008 Summer Camping |
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| The theme for the 2008 Central Region summer camping program is Fresh Faith. The focus will be on new and renewed relationships with Christ. There will be no online registration available this year, but registration materials will be sent to all churches and 2007 campers. You may also download a schedule and registration form here.
Brochure
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CENTRAL
REGION LIFE:103 Years of Continuous Publication
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Share in the Tradition - Share News of Your
Church
Is your church among those sending in stories and photos to be included in
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 66614-5500.
Transportation Available for "More Than A Week"
Transportation is available for those from Central Region who are attending the National Gathering of American Baptist Youth in Estes Park, Colo., in July. Two 54 passenger buses have been reserved and are not full at this time. For details on this event or to register, visit www.nationalministries.org/mtw. For more information on transportation or to reserve a seat, contact Wendy Haviland, First Baptist Church, 8200 W. 96th St., Overland Park, KS 66212, 913/642-3478.
Retirement Celebration Honoring Dr. Harrington
The First Baptist Church of Codell, Kan., will be honoring their pastor, the Rev. Dr. Joan Harrington, with a retirement potluck dinner and reception following the regular church service on Sunday morning, June 1, 2008. Pastor Harrington, who has served at Codell since September, 2006, will be moving to Russell, Kan.
Travel to Africa
Central Region staff member, Rev. Dan Cole, and International Ministries staff member, Eleazar Ziherambere, will lead a mission education trip that will open your eyes and thrill your hearts. It begins on Feb. 5, 2009, in Detroit where the group will board a plane together for Europe and then travel to Africa. They will arrive back in Detroit on Feb. 20, 2009. The trip will include opportunities for cultural enrichment and experiencing first-hand the beauty and wonder of Africa. For details on costs, deadlines, and daily schedules contact Rev. Dan Cole.
Bright Ideas — 2008
Relief Contributions
These stories and many more are included in the
recent issue of Central Region Life. Subscription rates for 12 issues
are $9.99 per year for individuals and $4.99 per year for 100% churches. For
more information or to subscribe, contact:
, Central Region Life, 5833 S.W. 29th St., Ste. A.,
Topeka, KS 66614-5505, 785-272-7622.
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