WHERE'S MARY

TABCOM NEW PASTOR'S ORIENTATION

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FOR TABCOM New Pastor's Orientation

Saturday, September 9, 2023

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION

TABCOM BAPTIST POLITY CLASS

September 23, 2023

Last day to register is August 21st

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.

MISSION WORKS 2023

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FOR MISSIONWORKS 2023

Saturday, October 21, 2023

at

Rivers of Living Water

International Ministry-MIRAV

204 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752

Theme: Shine Your Light

Let your light shine before men

in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION

ELDERCARE MINISTRY

A great idea for family or friends living in nursing homes!!!

This is a photo from today’s visit with my congregants Nancy and Michael Henry.

Michael is currently residing in a nursing home that is close to an hour away from our community in Acton. His wife, Nancy, does not drive- so it is rather difficult for her to get over to visit with him. Needless to say, this has been very frustrating and challenging for this family, as well as for our church community.

A while back, the nursing home had to go on lockdown due to COVID. I was praying about a way that Nancy could still feel close to Michael- even though we could not get in to see him.

God gave me the idea for Nancy to begin a Memory Book for Michael that could be expanded and added to as time went on. She works on the pages at home and can mail them to the nursing home in between visits. The activities staff will help Michael add the pages into the binder whenever they arrive in the mail.

In between visits, Michael has the book to remind him of these good memories. It is a point of communication and conversation for him and the staff as well. It gives Nancy something positive and creative to work on and connects the two of them while they are separated from one another.

The photos and newspaper clippings that we were looking at today depicted Michael’s many years of walking in the Loaves and Fishes Good Friday Walk for hunger- raising thousands of dollars to feed hungry people over the many years that he participated!!

It is a wonderful idea for people with loved ones in nursing care.

I thought it would be a good idea to share with all of you out in TABCOM Land!!!

CREATION CARE

EXTREME HEAT: HOW CAN CHURCHES RESPOND?

Have you noticed the rising temperatures these last few weeks? Are you wondering how you and your congregation can respond to this extreme heat? Our ecumenical partner, Creation Justice Ministries, has put together a great resource addressing rising heat and how communities of faith can respond.

Click on the picture below to watch the video:

If you are looking for other Heat and Health resources, check out the

Creation Justice Ministries Resource Page.

TABCOM SCHOOL OF MINISTRY (SoM)

LATEST NEWS FROM AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA

Statement of the Board of Directors of

American Baptist Home Mission Societies Affirming Women Pastors

ABCUSA Releases New Tools for Churches, Regions and Partners

Access the United Mission Toolkit at www.abc-usa.org/united-mission-toolkit.

A MISSION OPPORTUNITY FROM INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

Hello everyone,

I pray this email finds you all well.

I am here to announce a special trip to Israel/Palestine that International Ministries is intentionally collaborating with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) and the District of Columbia Baptist Convention (DCBC) to invite up to 30 of you to be part of this unique trip.

If you say "yes" you will have an opportunity to laugh a bit more, lament with other siblings, engage in deep conversations with others who live in the MENA region and worship together like you have never done before. And attend a unique conference entitled "Christ At The Checkpoint."



This trip is happening May 2024 and the deadline to register is October 10, 2023. 

Here is more information about the trip: https://portal.internationalministries.org/global-service-opportunities/record/a073m00000zdFMSAA2 and click APPLY to submit your application.

Thank you for prayerfully considering this trip.

Blessings, Sandra 

Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil

Director Short-Term Mission

International Ministries

AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN'S MINISTRIES

Dear ABWM sisters and friends:

Happy summer!

Please watch the video below of Dana S. from ABWM’s Young Adult Women's Ministries Advisory Team (YAWMAT). She shares her thoughts about American Baptist Women's Ministries, including her cherished memories with AB GIRLS and the meaning of ABWM’s mission to her. 

We hope to see you at the Shalom Retreat, masks are optional.

Many blessings, Gina

Rev. Dr. Gina Jacobs-Strain

Executive Director

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

ARTICLES/VIDEOS OF INTEREST

Some Baptists debate about women preaching, others listen to women preach

OUR ASSOCIATIONS AND CHURCHES

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DORCHESTER SEEKING MUSIC DIRECTOR

Seeking Music Director for First Baptist Church Dorchester, Sunday service 9:30 - 12:30.

Duties:

• Select music for every Sunday service.
• Rehearse the choir each week.
• Play the piano or organ for church service.
• Must be able to sight-read hymns, read a lead sheet, provide music during the service, provide prelude/postlude for service, and play classical, popular, and gospel styles.
• Help rebuild the choir.

There may be occasional opportunities for additional work at special church events.

Compensation: $50/hour for up to 4 hours per week.

For more information, contact: lynettefbcd@gmail.com

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!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE SAINTS BORN IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST

May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. Psalm 20:4

AUGUST HAPPINESS CALENDAR