The Wisconsin Baptist

The Regional Newsletter of the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin

April - 2008

In This Month's Issue:


Looking for a mission project
close to home? How about

Camp Tamarack?

Camp TamarackCamp TamarackMini Mission Weekend
(Replaces Work Day)
Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18, 2008

SCHEDULE:
Arrive Friday evening-Fellowship time
Saturday: Work 9 AM to 4 PM-Followed by Dinner and Fellowship
Sunday: Breakfast-Worship available in Vespers area
Meals: Friday night snack,
Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Sunday: Breakfast
RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST

For Free Food and Lodging
Please call Rev. Jane Mathison by May 9th
@ 262-782-3140 or 1-800-311-3140

Click Here for a printable poster to promote this opportunity.


Come to the Edge!"Come To the Edge"

Meet God
Be Renewed
Go Out to Serve

American Baptist Women's Ministries of Wisconsin Conference
May 30-June 1, 2008
Green Lake Conference Center
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
National AB Women's Ministries President - Terri Simpkins
BIBLE STUDY LEADER
Rev. Dr. Trinette McCray
Friday: Registration at 3 PM
Program at 6:30 PM.
Call Green Lake for room reservations at 1-800-558-8898.
Registration Fee - $15.00

Silent Auction for Camp Tamarack

We are seeking items suitable for our silent auction that will be held at the Camp Tamarack 50th Birthday Celebration in August. Some suggestions might include: airline, movie, museum, concert, theater, or sporting event tickets; gift certificates such as bed and breakfasts, restaurants, day spas, or car washes; theme baskets, electronics, books, CDs, DVDs, quilts, etc. For more information, or to arrange for a pickup call Sarah Torbenson (Moderator of Camping Commission) or e-mail the region office at email@abcofwi.org.

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Our Sympathy

To Rev. Marilyn Merrill, Region Bookkeeper and Pastor of the Indian Church-Wisconsin Dells, on the death of her father, Quentin Merrill, a member of Brookfield-Immanuel, who passed away on March 13th.

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News About Churches and People

SAVE THE DATE!! June 8, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. First Baptist - West Allis will be celebrating the completion of their major renovation project with a special service of dedication followed by a reception. This project involved removing all barriers to access and includes an elevator, accessible ramps and more!

Roundy Memorial - Whitefish Bay is presenting a FREE concert with the Snyder family (Laura, Fred and son Jared) on Sunday, April 6 at 3 PM. Spirituals, gospel songs, and hymns are uniquely presented in their programs.

The inaugural service of Tangible Word Ministries - Milwaukee was held March 9, Roxanne Cardenas Senior Pastor, preached the Word.

Kim Drost of First- West Allis, will be traveling to Slovakia on a mission trip through International Ministries in July.

International Ministries has a new website; check it out at www.internationalministries.org.

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Region Calendar

April
4-5

AB Men's Spring Retreat
@Camp Tamarack

4-5
19

Seminary Class "Old Testament II"
@ Region Office, Timothy Ashley

Seminary Class "Caring Ministries"
@ Region Office,
Maxine Ashley & Richard Olson

27

Western Association Meeting
4PM @ Tomah

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Published by the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin
Dr. Arlo R. Reichter, Executive Minister
Sue Kindl, Associate Editor

Last Updated on 03/31/2008
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