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TABCOM NOTES

MARCH 1, 2023- UPDATE

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FEBRUARY 22 - APRIL 8, 2023

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TABCOM ANNUAL GATHERING 2023

MAY 12-13, 2023

RECONNECT | REVIVE | RENEW

Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, May 12 – 13, 2023.


Theme: Reconnect | Revive | Renew - Ezekiel 37:5-6, 10

It's been 3 years of dry bones. It's time to reconnect and allow God to breathe His Spirit back into us and revive us again!


This event will be hosted at Grotonwood this year.


We are prayerfully preparing for an in-person event.

WHERE'S MARY?

March 4 -  Preaching at Massachusetts Correctional Institution


March 5:  First Baptist Church of Waltham – Installation of Pastor Al Chisolm

 

March 7:  HR Meeting

 

March 9:  Commission on the Ministry

 

March 12: First Baptist Church of Scituate

 

March 18:  Leading workshop - ABC of Vermont/New Hampshire Annual Gathering

TABCOM STAFF UPDATE

Dear Friends,


I wanted to let you know that we have regretfully received the resignation of Rev.

Christine Keddy from her role as Director of Missions for TABCOM.


However, she IS continuing her position as the TABCOM Elder Ministries Coordinator.


Christine describes this as a re-ordering of personal priorities, which also includes

her new call as the pastor of the West Acton Baptist Church.


We pray all the best for Christine in her life and ministry and look forward to her

continued leadership with Elder Ministries.


Serving Christ,

Mary

TABCOM ELDER MINISTRY

The TABCOM Elder Ministry has 5 refurbished laptops donated by Rev. Leroy Mahoney and the First Baptist Church in Saugus, MA as a "thank you" for helping to sponsor their Computer Class for Seniors.


Click on the image to the right to read the letter sent along with the laptop computers.


If you are in need of a laptop, please contact Rev. Christine Keddy (keddy@tabcom.org).

TABCOM BAPTIST POLITY CLASS

The TABCOM Baptist Polity class has been postponed until September 2023.


To secure your seat, please contact Ron Bouthillette at Bouthillette@tabcom.com.

GROTONWOOD IS HIRING!

Do you know any young people age 16+ who are interested in a unique summer experience in a Christ-centered community? An energetic and positive individual who wants to live amid the beauty of 247 acres of woodland with access to a lakefront?


Do you know some who wants to enjoy s’mores by the campfire, get a little crafty, engage in silly games, and fellowship with youth as well as adults with disabilities?


TABCOM has the privilege of offering a camping ministry in Groton, MA and we want our denomination represented not just in our churches but in our summer camp.

All positions are residential...meaning staff live and work in a diverse and multicultural environment with team members from all over the world, from June 1 to August 11. Staff who experience the wonder of camp life – even for just a summer – are forever transformed. For more information, visit https://grotonwood.org/work-with-us or send a resume to breezee@grotonwood.org.

AB WOMEN'S MINISTRIES

Join us every Monday at 12:00 PM EST in March for our Women’s History Month gatherings.

Building Lasting Bridges

Thursday, March 2, 2023 | 8:30PM

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Katie Choy-Wong, consultant, trainer, and writer in intercultural ministries

Click here for more information & to register.

Sisters in Prayer

Thursday, March 16, 2023 | :30PM

Click here for more information & to register.

MASS COUNCIL OF CHURCHES

LYDIA FELLOWS PROGRAM

The Mass Council of Churches is excited to announce the relaunch of the Lydia Fellows program.


The Lydia Fellows Program will seek to serve clergy persons that are bi-vocational or multi-vocational. If you’re not at a church full-time, this may be a program for you.


We are looking to bring together a cohort of clergy to learn and grow from one another. We are looking for clergy who have been asking questions about how to form a preaching calendar, understand church administration, find rest and control your calendar, and more.


If you’re interested in participating in this cohort, please email kenneth@masscouncilofchurches.org.

MBMM IS HIRING

The Massachusetts Baptist Multicultural Ministries (MBMM) is looking for two full time staff positions.


MBMM is a 501 (c) 3 organization originated in 2007 with a grant from Massachusetts Baptist Charitable Society to fund support New Americans. Our mission is simple, to Advocate, Celebrate, and Empower (ACE) new Americans.


MBMM has two objectives: assisting immigrants and refugees through the ACE-Center for New Americans and edifying immigrant churches which are mostly American Baptist Churches USA.


The positions are:


Development Director



Digital Content & Communications Specialist

OUR ASSOCIATIONS

Adoniram Judson Baptist Association

The Rev. Dr. David Kilpatrick, Coordinator

C- (617) 799-0705, E-Mail: dklpat@umich.edu | Rev. Dr. Kilpatrick is also the Pastor of West Medford Baptist Church – West Medford


Rev. Dr. Esther Pearson, Association Liasion

epearson@tp-group.net and C- (978) 257-5725

JUDSON ASSOCIATION SPRING MEETING


The Judson Association will hold their Spring Meeting on Saturday, April 29th from 10:00AM to 11:30AM at the First Baptist Church, 105 Main Street, Saugus, MA 01906


A Zoom link has been sent out to all Judson churches.

JUDSON WOMEN'S ANNUAL MEETING


The Judson Women's Annual Spring Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 20th from at the First Baptist Church, 105 Main Street, Saugus, MA 01906


More information to come.

Berkshire Baptist Association

The Rev. David Anderson, Moderator/Coordinator

C- (413) 652-4179, E-mail: d_anderson@mail.com

Rev. Anderson is also the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church – North Adams

Boston Southwest Association

The Rev. Dr. Moreen Hughes, Coordinator

C- (978) 430-5355, E-mail: mphug@msn.com

Rev. Dr. Hughes is also the Associate Pastor and Minister to Women and Families of Concord Baptist Church in Milton

Central Baptist Association

The Rev. Yvonne Miloyevich, Coordinator

Rev. Yvonne Miloyevich | e-mail: 17desiree50@gmail.com | (978) 618-2526.

Central Association Clergy meets to share, support, and pray with each other on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:30 – 11. This is a Zoom meeting

MUSICIAN NEEDED FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE



First Baptist Church in Abington is looking for a musician for Sunday worship and occasional special services.


Please contact the office at 781-878-2447 or office@abingtonfbc.com.

Merrimack Valley Baptist Association

The Rev. Jim Leavitt, Coordinator

C- (508) 954-8034, E-mail: pastorjimleavitt@gmail.com

The Merrimack Valley Baptist Association Clergy gather monthly. Please contact Rev. Jim Leavitt for more information.

Old Colony Baptist Association


Alonzo Chisholm begins as pastor at FBC Waltham effective 2/1/2023

Catherine Miller has been called as pastor at FBC Westwood effective 4/1/2023

OLD COLONY SPRING MEETING

 

Traditionally the Old Colony Baptist Association has held a Small Ministry workshop each spring. 


After three years without a Workshop, due to the pandemic, we are proud to announce that we are back!


Saturday, March 25, 2023

First Baptist Church of Fall River

Keynote Speaker will be Rev. Cheryl Harris

Topic will be based on her book, “Divinity, Diversity, Dialogue”


Join us for this important conversation.

Cost of the Workshop will be $10 per person. (including lunch)

Open to all churches in TABCOM

 

Registration will open soon.

 

More details to follow. Watch our Facebook page “Old Colony Baptist Association” and our website www.oldcolonybaptist.org

 

Rev. Diane L. Badger, Treasurer

Old Colony Baptist Association

Pioneer Valley Baptist Association

The Rev. Theresa Temple, Coordinator

C-(860) 978-5595, E-Mail: revtheresa777@gmail.com

Rev. Temple is also the Pastor of First Baptist Church – Holyoke


Pioneer Valley Baptist Association clergy meet on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.



This is a Zoom gathering. Please contact PVBA Coordinator, Rev. Theresa Temple for the link, discussion topic and presentation information

Samuel Stillman Baptist Association

The Rev. Dr. Loretta St. Louis, Coordinator

C- (617) 835-6767, stillmanarc@gmail.com

Rev. Dr. St. Louis is also the Associate Pastor for Congregational Care of Union Baptist Church – Cambridge

TABCOM DIRECTORY 2022

Thank you for the updates that have been sent so far.


There are still many updates needed and we are looking to all of you to help us with any incorrect information you notice.


Please email Robyn Mars (robyn.mars@tabcom.org) with your updates.


Thank you for your patience.


This will now be located in the "MEMBERS ONLY" page on the TABCOM website. For the password, email robyn.mars@tabcom.org.

TABCOM VOICES BROADCAST

TABCOM Voices broadcasts air on the second Sunday each month 5-6 PM.

TABCOM Voices is looking for musical selections for the radio broadcast. Please send your selections to tabcom@tabcom.org

Boston Praise Radio broadcasts over 30 radio, tv, internet, and social media outlets, including 102.9 FM Radio and on Facebook Live!

 

https://www.bostonpraiseradiotv.co/ | www.bostonpraiseradio.tv | www.bostonpraiseradiotv.co/tv/ | Roku-TV | Apple-TV

ABC 2023 BIENNIAL MISSION SUMMIT

June 23-25, 2023

We are excited to announce the keynote speakers for the 2023 Biennial Mission Summit, to be held June 23-25, 2023 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico!

#abcusa2023 #abcmissionsummit


Watch the promotional video here

Register here

Find more information here Biennial Mission Summit Archives - ABCUSA (abc-usa.org)

MARCH HAPPINESS CALENDAR