News &  Notes October 2016



As America enters the final stretch of a contentious presidential election, you are invited to pray with ABHMS on Tuesdays through Election Day on Nov. 8. Each Tuesday will feature a new prayer focus, beginning today with "decency," or polite, moral and honest behavior and attitudes that show respect for other people.  

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ABHMS continues to encourage dialogue and promote healing in this time of increased violence by publishing "Healing Our Land," a special online issue of its acclaimed print magazine, The Christian Citizen.

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ABHMS announces that a total of $538,129 in grants from the Virginia and
Gordon Palmer Jr. Trust has been awarded by American Baptist Foundation
during ABHMS' 2016 grant cycle.  

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Discover how the lives of 12-year-old twins has been transformed since their relocation to ABHMS-supported Murrow Indian Children's Home, Muskogee, Okla., only four years ago.  

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For "Clergy Appreciation Month" in October, Judson Press is offering a 35%
discount on web purchases, plus many new titles to inform and inspire.
Visit www.judsonpress.com and enter promo code CAENW at checkout.  

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