TABCOM HALFNOTES
APRIL 15, 2023
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TABCOM ANNUAL GATHERING 2023
MAY 12-13, 2023
RECONNECT | REVIVE | RENEW
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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, in-person, event will be hosted at Grotonwood this year.
TAG2023 REGISTRATION LINK | TAG2023 WEBSITE
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After three long years, and by popular demand, TAG will again feature Exhibitor’s booths.
If your mission group or Baptist related nonprofit would like to have a booth, please contact Diane Badger at diane.badger@comcast.net.
The cost is $25 for a 10 x 10 foot booth (electricity is $10 extra). We will provide chairs, but you will have to bring your own table(s).
Space is going fast! So please contact us ASAP.
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April 18
April 27
April 29
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Regional Executive Minister’s Council
Board of Directors (tent.)
Association Meetings: Judson, Central, Boston Southwest
*Executive Minister Mary Miller WILL be visiting churches in April, but not making specific commitments to be available to travel to Ohio to celebrate the arrival of her first grandchild!
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HISTORY BUFFS GATHER AT OUR ARCHIVES | |
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On Saturday, April 15th at 1PM, all Baptist History Buffs are invited to join us at the archives at the TABCOM Office at Groton (189 Prescott Street, Groton, MA).
We will meet in our history room (!) and explore our archives, discuss how we can organize our them and talk about Baptist History.
“Baptists are unable to know who they are or why they think, value and act as they do if they do not know their history which must be more than fanciful creations of an imagined past.” Robert E. Johnson in American Baptist Quarterly, Fall 2010.
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This year, Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, just two weeks after Easter Sunday. If you are a pastor or a lay leader looking for a way to incorporate Earth Day into your church calendar, liturgy, and/or mission work, check out these resources from the ecumenical organization Creation Justice Ministries. You can browse through their curated material here.
Also, Rev. Rebecca Driscoll, TABCOM Creation Care Minister, has compiled some Earth Day Lessons and Carols.
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This is a simple, celebratory lesson and carols meant to help your congregation celebrate creation!
Creation Celebration Hymn
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DIGITAL MINISTRY: THE NEXT CHAPTER | |
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! VIRTUAL WORKSHOP COMING SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD! | |
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With more and more people plugged in and experiencing much of their life online, your church's online presence is no longer a novelty. How can churches go beyond posting content to crafting a meaningful digital ministry?
This discussion will help you explore what digital ministry can be by providing a framework for understanding how to align your church's in-person and online efforts.
In this unique online training, you'll examine:
- How to understand where "digital" fits into your busy ministry life
- A clear pathway for engaging your community, visitors and members
- How to craft "Both/And" worship experiences that connect online and in-person audienceS
- Low-tech (and no-wifi!) solutions for churches on a budget
And much more...
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4 WAYS TO GET ONLINE GIVING RIGHT | |
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While it is certainly encouraging to see an increasing number of churches taking advantage of online and mobile giving each year, the evidence found on thousands of church websites across the country reveals that we (as a collective body) still have a long way to go in this area.
Read more here.
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The Rose Foundation is a domestic violence charitable organization, formed for the purpose of domestic violence prevention. We are a faith-based, implementing non-profit. After assessment of the current political upheavals and the subsequent struggling Kenya economy, we have determined that we are still able to move forward with planned 2023 program activities. However, we cannot ignore financial constrains brought about by unprecedented political mass action around the country and inflation, that is making our work challenging.
Our monthly budget is $1,400, but we also do a breakdown of intermediate project specific budget, total of 6,900 that donors may be interested in. Therefore, I humbly seek the partnership of TABCOM churches for the monthly budget support or intermediate and long-term activities.
Read more here.
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CYC ANNUAL WEEKEND RETREAT | |
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Snapshot - CYC's annual weekend retreat. April 21-23 at First Baptist Church of East Longmeadow. Bus available from Boston. $40 per student, Judson scholarships available on request. Worship, Fellowship, Dodgeball! Register here: http://cycop.org/snapshot (see attached)
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TABCOM BAPTIST POLITY CLASS | |
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The TABCOM Baptist Polity class has been postponed until September 2023.
To secure your seat, please contact Ron Bouthillette at Bouthillette@tabcom.com.
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OUR ASSOCIATIONS AND CHURCHES | |
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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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JUDSON ASSOCIATION SPRING MEETING
Our Spring Business Meeting will be Saturday, April 29th at 10AM at First Baptist Church of Saugus (105 Main Street, Saugus, MA 01906). We will have a time of worship, group discussion, and our Annual Meeting. Afterward, FBC Saugus will graciously provide lunch.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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A MESSAGE FROM MELINDA PARRY
Dear Fellow Youth Leaders,
These events are coming up!
An Invitation from LaVida at Gordon College: On April 22 we want to welcome the community into the woods for a 5k trail race through Chebacco Woods, with free access to our ropes course elements for everyone. Would you be interested in joining us? Click here to check out this event and guarantee your race day t-shirt!
Race to Be Human
In May we will watch the movie Race to Be Human about teens' experience of race. We will have activities and opportunity for discussion. Watch for date & location.
Summer Camps: Will be available at both Grotonwood & Oceanwood. Watch their websites (grotonwood.org and oceanwood.org) for further information. Both camps are also hiring
As always, feel free to send out information on any youth or youth friendly events or programs at your church. Let's support each other.
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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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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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SAVE THE DATE - BOSTON SOUTHWEST ANNUAL GATHERING | | |
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The Boston Southwest Spring Annual Gathering.
Saturday, April 29, 2013 | 10:00 AM - 1:00PM
Concord Baptist Church of Boston, Milton, MA
Stay tuned for more details!
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FIRST BAPTIST WELCOMES PASTOR CATHERINE MILLER
The First Baptist Church of Westwood has recently announced that The Reverend Catherine M. Miller has accepted their call to become their new settled pastor. On Sunday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m., she will conduct her first worship service at the church, located at 808 High Street in Westwood.
Read more here.
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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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CENTRAL BAPTIST ASSOCIATION SPRING MEETING
The Spring Meeting for the Central Association will be held on
Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 10am-1pm
First Baptist Church Fitchburg
1400 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA
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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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Old Colony Baptist Association | |
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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. For the password, email robyn.mars@tabcom.org.
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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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