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In This Month's Issue:
SEMINARY EXTENSION DOUBLES
IN REGISTRATIONS
In just the second full academic year the
Central Baptist Theological Seminary-Milwaukee Center has
more than doubled in course registrations. More students are
taking a full-time load and new students are entering. On
August 25 a Fall Orientation and Convocation was held at Community
Church of Milwaukee. Dean Allen from Central was a special
guest and Adam Bond was the preacher. Timothy Ashley, Site
Director, coordinated the event and Judy King was the host
pastor-she is also a seminary student. Three key ministry
partners with the center were recognized: First Baptist-La
Crosse, Community Baptist of Greater Milwaukee and Housing
Ministries of American Baptists in Wisconsin. Central Seminary
was also recognized for their partnership with ABC/Wisconsin
in establishing the center.
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Peggy
Wolf Recognized at Camp Tamarack
 The
camp reunion and day of celebration of Peggy Wolf's ministry
in region camping was held in early August. Over 175 persons
from many congregations gathered for fun, fellowship, and
a program. This was an opportunity for many folks to see the
improvements that have been made to Camp Tamarack, renew friendships
from over the years and say a special "thank you for
a job well done" to Peggy. Attendees included Art Basile,
former Director of Camping, and Harriet Cornelius, wife of
the late Bill Cornelius who had camping in his job portfolio
when he served on the region staff. Many other former staff
members and volunteers were in attendance as well as campers.
Every camp age level and every association of the region was
represented.
 Sharon
Engh, moderator of the Commission on Camping, and other members
of the commission planned and led the program that included
laughter and tears. She presented Peggy with a scrapbook with
items from every camp during the 2006 season. Sharon also
announced the action of the commission and the region board
of managers to name the cabin used by Peggy for 13 years as
"The Wolf Den". Arlo Reichter, executive minister,
announced a fund in honor of Peggy that will become a part
of the camp endowment-he indicated that more than $3,000 had
been received in just two weeks. (Gifts may be made through
the end of the year.) A further time of recognition will be
included at the region annual meeting Oct. 13-14 at Green
Lake.
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CROP
Walks Coming in Many Communities
Watch for local information about the CROP
Walk in your community. This ministry coordinated nationally
by Church
World Service benefits local needs as well as needs
worldwide. The Milwaukee
Area CROP Walk is Sunday, October 8th. (Call 414-276-9050
for more information about how you and your church can participate.)
Gently used Bibles, any version, for prison ministry in Milwaukee.
Please send or deliver to Region Office.
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ABC Focus Statement
American
Baptist Churches
are
Healthy Missional Churches
that
Nurture Devoted Disciples
of Jesus Christ
who
Live their Lives
in
Mission and Ministry
for the
Healing of the World
through the
Love of God
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162nd Annual Meeting
American Baptist Churches
of Wisconsin
October 13-14, 2006
"LET JUSTICE ROLL"
Preacher:
Aidsand Wright-Riggins III
Make your reservation today by calling 1-800-558-8898
(American Baptist Assembly-Green Lake)
Click logo to learn more
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News About
Churches and People
Doug Farrell will retire as pastor
of Friendship-Walworth at the end of September. He
continues as chaplain at Aurora Lakeland Health Center.
Larry Witt has been named pastor at
First-Fond du Lac.
Linda Bergeon, First-Hudson, received
her M.Div. degree from Bethel Seminary in June.
First-Janesville has experienced a
27% growth in attendance for the first seven months of 2006
as compared to the same time period last year - Jerry Amstutz
stated, "God is up to something at First Baptist."
First Baptist-Green Bay will once
again host a Youth Lock-in following the November 11th Power
of One concert. Concert ticket information will be available
soon at http://www.power-of-one.org/.
Ernest Hall has been named interim
pastor at Bay View-Milwaukee.
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Region
Calendar
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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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