TABCOM NOTES | JULY 1, 2023 | | | |
MARY'S ADVENTURES IN PUERTO RICO | |
My Tuesday was an adventure! I traveled to the Cueva del Indio, where there are caves which include amazing art from the Taino peoples. This may have been the definition of Mary biting off more than she could chew lol.
First, a short hike across spiky rocks in the blazing sun. Then, arriving at the cave and tackling a significantly strenuous and unnerving climb up to and into the cave.
My super helpful guide Jean Louis said that I might be his oldest visitor to make it inside. I returned to San Juan with scraped up knees, a seriously achy shoulder, a giant blister...
But LOOK what I got to see!
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TABCOM AT BIENNIAL MISSION SUMMIT
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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ABCUSA Mission Table
TABCOM represents at the ABCUSA Mission Table conversations discussing priorities for the denomination for the next two years.
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Embracing Creation Care
Rev. Rebecca Driscoll presenting Embracing Creation Care at ABCUSA .
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OCEANWOOD CAMP + CONFERENCE CENTER | |
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Oceanwood Camp is pleased to offer cabin rentals to TABCOM churches, families and members during select weeks this summer.
We are just steps away from Ocean Park Beach and minutes from Old Orchard Beach Pier and amusements.
We have a variety of cabin and lodge options which can accommodate families and groups of all sizes.
Please visit oceanwood.org for more information. We would love to see you this summer!!
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TABCOM BAPTIST POLITY CLASS
September 23, 2023
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The TABCOM Baptist Polity class will be held on September 23, 2023 at Grotonwood, 187 Prescott Street, Groton, MA from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Lunch will be included.
To secure your seat, please contact Ron Bouthillette at Bouthillette@tabcom.org.
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SAVE THE DATE
FOR MISSIONWORKS 2023
Saturday, October 21, 2023
at
Rivers of Living Water
International Ministry-MIRAV
204 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION
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TABCOM IS SEEKING ASSOCIATION COORDINATORS | |
TABCOM is currently looking for Association Coordinators for the Merrimack Valley Baptist Association and for the Pioneer Valley Baptist Association.
If you are interested, please contact Ron Bouthillette at Bouthillette@tabcom.org.
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ARTICLES/VIDEOS OF INTEREST | |
CREATION CARE CELEBRATES
PLASTIC FREE JULY
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This month is celebrated as Plastic Free July. An abundance of plastic has accumulated in our oceans and other areas where it does not belong negatively impacting wildlife, the earth, water, and humans.
I invite you to spend some time this month reflecting on ways you can use less single-use plastic items such as straws, plastic grocery bags, and coffee cups.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF THE JULY BABIES | |
OUR ASSOCIATIONS AND CHURCHES | |
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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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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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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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. 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 | | | | |