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In This Month's Issue:
Wisconsin Baptists Continue
to Respond
While many regions have been caught in a
downward spiral in mission giving, Wisconsin Baptists continue
to "stay the course" with generous support of the
mission beyond their local churches. Through the first six-months
of 2006 the giving to United Mission (the heart of ABC mission
support) was up from 2005 (which had been an increase over
2004). Included in this was an increase in American Baptist
Women's Ministries giving to Love Gift. The America for Christ
offering was down compared to one year ago. Thank you Wisconsin
Baptists for supporting the mission beyond your doorstep.
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RELIVE
THE JOY OF CAMP!
 HELP
US CELEBRATE 34 YEARS OF MINISTRY AS PEGGY WOLF HANGS UP HER
KEYS.
Sunday, August 6th Camp Reunion at Camp
Tamarack
Open Swim/Crafts beginning at 1 PM
Picnic Meal at 4:30 PM - Freewill offering
for meal. Followed by short program. Limited space available
for overnight lodging. Call 715/258-2267 with reservations
for meal and lodging information.
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Region
Board Of Managers Meeting Report
On June 17th the board met at Camp Tamarack
to view the renovation of the upper level of John Gray Lodge
and several additional cabins. One item the board approved
was an expenditure of up to $50,000 from the "Pass
It On" campaign funds to complete the renovation of
the lower level of John Gray Lodge. The board celebrated
the achievement of the $850,000 goal of the campaign. Other
board actions/reports included:
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Approval of a loan to the Milwaukee Christian
Center for roof replacement on their main building.
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Reviewed developments within the wider
American Baptist family
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Heard a report from Carmen Porco, Director
of Housing, and Bruce Erickson, Housing Ministries Board
President, on the status of the effort to change the trust
agreement between National Ministries and ABC/Wisconsin
relating to the six HUD housing units in WI.
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Celebrated the naming of Jane Mathison
as Director of Camping Ministries as of January 2007.
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Received reports from the region treasurer,
commission moderators, general board representative, association
moderators, and region staff.
The
AB Foundation
20 Years Old & Counting
In 1985 American Baptists formed a foundation to aid persons
in planned giving-annuities, bequests and out-right gifts.
ABC of Wisconsin has been a participant in the foundation
from the beginning. The region pays a fee to enable the foundation
staff to provide consultative services to congregations and
individuals at no charge. Do you know who has benefited the
most from the foundation efforts? LOCAL CHURCHES through estate
plans. Contact Paul Weers at 877-688-9024 to schedule a meeting
at your church or to meet with an interested church member.
In addition, while local churches have benefited the most,
you can remember ABC of Wisconsin, Camp Tamarack, National
Ministries, Office of the General Secretary, International
Ministries, and colleges/seminaries in your plans. The foundation
does not have to "handle" your estate, they will
provide information and you can make your plans with your
attorney.
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 Building
On Faith Week:
September 11-15, 2006
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You Are Invited
To Attend the Fall Convocation of the Milwaukee
Extension Central Baptist Theological Seminary
Friday, August 25th 6:30pm
Community (Chinese) Baptist Church
120 North 73rd Street
Milwaukee, WI
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News About
Churches and People
Calvary-Milwaukee had their kitchen
selected by the TV series Divine Restoration for
a makeover. This series features a different African-American
congregation in North America whose facility needs some TLC.
Calvary's kitchen was one of three projects selected in the
Milwaukee area. The renovation of the kitchen will aid the
congregation in dealing with the food security needs of the
community as they serve regular community dinners. The work
was completed in mid-July.
Examining
the Gospels and Discovering Our Mission by Roxanne
Cardenas was released in May.
Leah Lonsbury has been called as Minister
of Discipleship at First-Madison.
The Perkins Family has returned to
India after their one-year home assignment during which time
they lived in Ripon and had an opportunity to visit many ABC/WI
congregations. Their address is Kodaikanal International School,
P. O. Box 25, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 624 101, INDIA. E-mail:
travelingperkins@
yahoo.com.
Roundy-Whitefish Bay will have a student
intern during the next academic year from University Christian
Ministries at UW-Milwaukee. Laura Roehsner will work
a few hours each week at the church and UCM.
Don Frank has been named interim pastor
at First-Eau Claire.
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Region
Calendar
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August 6
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Reunion-Retirement Gathering
at Camp Tamarack
1:00 PM
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7
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Commission on Finance
9 AM @ Region Office
Investment Committee
12:30 PM @ Region Office
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Executive Committee
10 AM @ Region Office |
| 25 |
Seminary Ext. Orientation & Convocation
6:30 PM @ Community (Chinese), Milw.
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Published by the American Baptist Churches
of Wisconsin
Dr. Arlo R. Reichter, Executive Minister
Sue Kindl, Associate Editor
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