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May 2012 Newsletter (Word .doc file)
May 2012 Newsletter (.pdf file)
May 2012 God Stuff Happenings (Word .doc file)
May 2012 God Stuff Happenings (.pdf file)

BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

Registration is now open for the Annual Gathering to be held May 18-19 at Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center at Mt. Snow Resort in West Dover, VT.  Registration material is available at each church and here on the website.  Click on “Event Registration” above for the registration form and a bulletin insert which lists the schedule.

The highlight of the weekend will be the  installation service for the Rev. Dale Edwards, our new Region Minister.  This will take place Friday evening.  You may register for just this event if you wish.

Also joining us will be Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, National Director of Evangelism & New Church Planting, American Baptist Home Mission Societies.  He will lead us in our theme for the weekend and speak on “Got Style?” evangelism training.  Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley, General Secretary, ABCUSA, will also be with us.

Saturday is Family Friendly Day. Camp Sentinel will provide a program for kids ages 4 to 12.  Teens are welcome to help with the youth program, supervised by Sentinel staff.  Cost is $5 for one child or $10 for 2 or more siblings.  Lunch is $5 per child.  Childcare may be available for those 3 and under.  (See registration form for details.)  Registration deadline for the program is May 1st.

Click on the links below for the newsletter and God Stuff Happenings

April 2012 Newsletter (Word.doc format)
April 2012 Newsletter (.pdf format)
April 2012 God Stuff Happenings (Word.doc format)
April 2012 God Stuff Happenings (.pdf format)

Highlights include:

Page 1:  Members sought for governing board of the Institute for Learning and the annual Missions Faire Committee
Page 2:  Letters from our Region Minister and President
Page 5:  Spring Association Meeting Dates for AB Women’s Ministries
Page 6:  ABWM Scholarship information for college/graduate students  Application deadline is April 1
Page 9:  Information on scholarships for summer camp at Camp Sentinel
Page 10:  Summer mission trip opportunities through International Ministries
Page 12:  Mission3 missions conference sponsored by International Ministries
Pages 14-15:  Other conferences, including two here in New England

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March 2012 Newsletter (Word .doc format)
March 2012 Newsletter (.pdf format)
March 2012 God Stuff Happenings (Word .doc format)
March 2012 God Stuff Happenings (.pdf format)

Highlights in this month’s newsletter:

Page 2:  Report from our Representative to the ABCUSA Board of General Ministries
Page 3:  Character-Building Church Workshop
Page 6:  ABMen celebrate 90 years of ministry with major project
Page 10:  Children in Poverty grants available
Page 10:  International Ministries announces 200^th anniversary celebration and new three-year theme
Page 11:  International Ministries Mission Conference at Green Lake Conference Center
Page 12:  Retirement Planning Workshop (not just for those nearing retirement)
Pages 14-15:  Upcoming Conferences around the country

Pastor Kevin Fitton of St. Andrew’s Christian Church in Burlington has some thought-provoking words on unpacking the timeless Gospel Story in a way that speaks into the realities of our lives.  Take the time to read his article below.

St. Andrew’s Dec. ’11 Newsletter