TABCOM NOTES
JANUARY 1, 2023
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For preachers who would like an after-Christmas Sunday off!
Executive Minister Mary Miller has prepared a video sermon for January 1st, so that our pastors can take a Sunday off after Christmas.
Sermon Video for the New Year (will work on any January Sunday)
“Losing Your Luggage” - Colossians 3:12-17
Easy to download (or play) from Google Drive at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19hZ6h2BxxPdA7DU1-5EWEzhUIS3Yql-w/view?usp=sharing
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TABCOM CHURCH LEADERSHIP DAY | |
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Saturday, January 28
Grotonwood
187 Prescott St, Groton, MA
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
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OUTREACH RETREAT PROGRAM AT OCEANWOOD | | |
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Pastors, Leaders of Senior Outreach, or just folks who would love to get away by the sea this winter!!!
We are launching a NEW retreat program at Oceanwood!
This is for GROUPS of ten or more at one time. So you would need to organize a car or van pool to ride up to the retreat together.
Please reach out for more info if you would like to put a group together from your church!!!!
Contact office@oceanwood.org/ 207-934-9655 for more information.
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This is what awaits you at Oceanwood Camp.…..
Join us for our Elder Ministry Winter Retreats in January and February!! A partnership with Oceanwood and TABCOM Elder Ministry.
We have FIVE WEEKS BLOCKED OFF for these wonderful 4-day retreats (Mon-Thu) which will include meals, coffee and hot cocoa bar, crafts, music and nature activities along with daily spiritual devotion time. Please call 207-934-9655 for more information and to inquire about our very reasonable program price.
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POSITION OPENING
FOR OCEAN PARK ASSOCIATION
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CREATION CARE ADVENT DEVOTIONAL | |
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES MISSION TRIPS | |
SUGGESTED INFOR TO SHARE WITH YOUR SUPPLY PASTOR | |
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One of the tasks that has been assigned to The Commission on Ordained Ministry (COOM) is the responsibility for maintaining the TABCOM Pulpit Supply list. Some churches have their own supply pastors that they call upon as needed, but TABCOM’s list requires that those whose names appear on its list, sign the ABC
Code of Ethics and undergo a CORI Background check.
The TABCOM list is available to any church by sending an email to minprep@tabcom.org. The list changes so frequently, that we have opted not to
post it on the website. If you have a copy of the supply list and it is dated before October 2022, it should probably be replaced with a newer copy.
The other document we have been sharing with our churches, is a document entitled, “Information to share with your supply pastor.” This list consists of items that would be most helpful for your supply pastor to be aware of before they come and preach at your church. You are welcome to click on the link below and download a copy for your church’s use. Some of the information may not be applicable to your church, and this may bring to mind items you may feel necessary to share with a supply pastor.
Suggested information to share with your supply pastor document
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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
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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID ~ JANUARY 7, 9:00AM -2:00PM
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training prepares participants to assist a teen experiencing a mental health crisis or challenge until professional help can be obtained. In this season of heightened mental health concerns, it is a critical training.
A flyer is available with more information. This training will be conducted by Wakefield Police Office Kelley Tobyne and will be held at First Baptist Church, 34 Oakland St, Medford, MA. It is open to all Judson youth leaders, middle and high school Sunday School teachers, pastors, and parents of teens - anyone who is connected to youth at a Judson church. The cost is $25 per person and includes lunch. Youth leaders and others from churches outside Judson may attend for $40 per person, space permitting.
REGISTER HERE
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
10.2% of youth will be diagnosed with a substance use disorder in their lifetime. Source: Youth Mental Health First Aid** 1 IN 5 teens and young adults
www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
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FREE COMPUTER
CLASS FOR SENIORS
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MIRANDA KWON ORDINATION SERVICE | | |
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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
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CATALYST 2023
January 13–14, 2023
First Baptist Church, 131 Main St., North Adams, MA
"Worship the Lord with gladness!" Psalm 100:2
Join us for this special two-day conference focusing on equipping and worship! Check out the flyer below for more information.
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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
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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
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OLD COLONY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION JANUARY BREAKFAST
Old Colony will hold their January Breakfast on Saturday January 21, 2023 at Messiah Baptist Church, 80 Legion's Parkway, Brockton, MA.
9:00 registration | 9:30 am breakfast | cost $7 per person.
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Jonathan Malone, "A Peculiar Way: The Odd Path of Discipleship"
Rev. Malone will be speaking on his old ministry and his exciting new ministry that God has called him to in the great outdoors.
You can make reservations online at www.oldcolonybaptist.org or by mailing a check to our treasurer Rev. Diane Badger, 45 Parker Terrace, North Easton, MA 02356
You can also pay in person, but please let us know you are coming so we can have enough food for everyone.
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MUSICIAN NEEDED FOR SUNDAY WORRSHIP 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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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. Tthe password is J0hn316!! (that is a numerical 0).
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TABCOM Voices broadcasts air on the second Sunday each month 5-6 PM. | |
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TABCOM Voices is looking for musical selections for the radio broadcast. Please send your selections to tabcom@tabcom.org | |
ABC 2023 BIENNIAL MISSION SUMMIT
June 23-25, 2023
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JANUARY HAPPINESS CALENDAR | | | | |
