THANK YOU WISCONSIN
BAPTISTS
Once again Wisconsin Baptists have been faithful
in financially supporting the cooperative ministries and missions
of the wider American Baptist family. In 2006 over $381,000.00
was given to ABC mission causes. We especially recognize American
Baptist Women's Ministries for an increase in Love Gift over
2005. The World Mission Offering and Targeted Giving also
increased over 2005. There was a 2.3% decrease in United Missions-the
area of giving that touches all mission. There were decreases
in the America for Christ and Retired Ministers and Missionaries
offerings as well. Please continue to pray that the cooperative
work supported by our mission giving will introduce more and
more people to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
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American
Baptist Men's Winter Retreat
Fri.
March 2 & Sat. March 3 at Camp Tamarack
Speaker: Jerry Cain, President
of Judson College
Registration begins at 7pm on Friday with the opening session
at 8pm.
The retreat ends at 3 pm on Saturday
Men and Boys of all ages are encouraged to attend
If you play an instrument, bring it for a Friday night Jam
Session.
OPTIONAL WORK DAY BEGINS AT 9:00 FRIDAY MORNING
For registration information click here
or email: byleen@execpc.com.
Cost is $37 for Friday night lodging, breakfast and lunch
on Saturday plus a $10 conference fee paid upon arrival. (Persons
coming only for Saturday pay $14.). Make checks payable to
AB Men.
Overnight participants must register by February 27th.
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Does
Your Congregation Have A Sabbatical Leave Policy?
More and more congregations are developing
sabbatical leave policies for pastors who have served over
a number of years-often a sabbatical leave is available
every 6 or 7 years. Sabbaticals are not vacations but rather
times of rest and renewal for pastoral leaders. Generally
there is an assessment of congregational and pastoral needs
along with the development of 2-3 goals for the extended
time away from the daily routines of the pastoral office.
There are a variety of funding sources to help with a variety
of expenses such as interim pastoral coverage, sabbatical
expenses, etc. For more information on sabbaticals visit
www.ministerscouncil.com.
You will find a sabbatical is an investment in your congregation's
future as well as in the effectiveness of your pastor. This
benefit can be an attractive addition to your pastoral package.
Charles Case was ordained at Wyocena-Community
on January 7.
Linda Bergeon was ordained at Hudson-First
on January 27.
Antigo-First and Wauwatosa-Underwood
are both referenced in an "International Ministries Update"
in an interview with Reid Trulson, new executive director
of IM. He formerly served as pastor of those congregations.
Members of Berkeley-First participated
in a Habitat for Humanity project in New Orleans.
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Region
Calendar
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Feb.
9-10
16-17
24
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Seminary Course @Region Office "Intro. to New
Testament II"
Demetrius Williams
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| 11 |
ACTS Association Mtg.
@ Waukesha-First 2PM
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| 12 |
Commission on Finance
9 AM @ Region Office
Investment Committee @ 12:30PM
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| 27 |
Commission on Ministry Mtg.
@Region Office 10AM |
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Published by the American Baptist Churches
of Wisconsin
Dr. Arlo R. Reichter, Executive Minister
Sue Kindl, Associate Editor
