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FALL BAPTIST POLITY CLASS

The Fall Polity Class will be held on September 21st.

To register, please contact Ron Bouthillette (bouthillette@tabcom.org). The deadline to register is the first week in September.

MBMM ALLELON GATHERING FOR PASTORS

From Sept 26-28 MBMM and its Thriving Pastoral Ministry Program (TPMP), will hold a gathering for the TPMP participants, and we are able to open it up to other TABCOM pastors.

The Allelon Gathering: Building Bridges with One Another is focused on building dialog and conversation across the cultural, historical, and theological differences that tend to divide us. For the pastors that are not a part of our TPMP initiative, we are able to offer a scholarship of $150 to the first twenty (20) that register. The scholarship will be in the form of a check after completing and paying for your registration. In addition, if the pastor has a profile in the ABPS system (MinistreLife) they may be eligible for a continuing education grant from ABHMS.



Here is the link to the ABHMS site:

https://abhms.org/ministries/developing-leaders/education-scholarships/scholarships-for-ministerial-leaders/

And, here is the link to the event page on the MBMM website that provides more information on the event. https://www.mbmm.org/future-events/2024/9/26/allelon-gathering-building-bridges-with-one-another

TELL US WHAT YOUR CHURCH IS DOING!

We would love to hear about the wonderful programs and initiatives happening in our TABCOM family of churches!

Sharing your stories not only inspires others but also fosters a sense of connection and collaboration among us. Whether it's a new outreach program, a successful event, or an ongoing ministry making a difference, your experiences can encourage and guide other congregations.

Please take a moment to share what your church is doing, so we can celebrate together and learn from each other's efforts. Your contributions will help us build a stronger, more united community in Christ.

Please send your information to robyn.mars@tabcom.org.

Don't forget to send photos!

NEW PASTOR'S DAY AT TABCOM

If you are a new pastor, new ordained or new to our region, please join us on Saturday October 5th at the TABCOM offices located at Grotonwood. I know that date seems in the distant future, but as we begin planning for fall, get this date on your calendar. At this gathering, led by Rev. Dr. Mary Day Hamel, our Executive Minister, we will introduce to our staff who will tell you about TABCOM and their jobs in helping to support your ministry. Representatives from our partner ministries; the Conference of Baptist Ministers, MABIT, North Baptist Education Society, Massachusetts Baptist Charitable Society will also be present to give you an overview of how they partner with us and our churches. Save the date!  The day begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes by 2 PM. Lunch is included. If you have new staff at your church, encourage them to attend too. For further information you can contact Rev. Diane L. Badger at diane.badger@comcast.net.

MISSIONWORKS 2024

Go here to read about our speakers.

Registration will be open soon!

TABCOM ANNUAL GATHERING 2025

SAVE THE DATE

May 2-3, 2025

Grotonwood Camps and Conference Center

189 Prescott Street, Groton, MA

OCEANWOOD WORK WEEKEND

AMERICAN BAPTIST HOME MISSION SOCIETY

ABHMS would like to congratulate one our scholarship recipients Greg Scalise, who graduated on 5/18/24 from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity Degree. He has been rewarded the Division Award for Practical Theology and selected as Student Speaker for Commencement! Brewster Baptist Church in Massachusetts was his home church. He now serves as the lead pastor of the First Baptist Church of Manchester, NH. His words of gratitude for the scholarship he received through ABHMS are, "...he is grateful to ABHMS, the Northern Baptist Education Society, and Gordon Conwell for supporting his theological education so that he can serve the church in New England as a pastor!"

For information on how you may receive a scholarship through ABHMS please visit:

https://abhms.org/.../developing.../education-scholarships/ #ABHMS #Scholarships

AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN'S MINISTRIES

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YOU’RE INVITED TO AN OCTOBER WEBINAR SERIES!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to bringing awareness to this devastating issue impacting all of our communities– an issue 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will unfortunately experience at some point during their lifetimes. And yet, churches, pastors and faith leaders are uniquely equipped to be both a place of refuge and hope, when they take the steps to build their knowledge and skills to provide effective support. Join Safe Haven Ministries, one of the only faith-based domestic violence organizations in the country, to learn more about domestic violence, its prevalence and steps you can take to better support individuals and families impacted by this type of abuse.

Faith in Action: Pastors and Faith Leaders Role in Addressing Domestic Violence | Tuesday, October 1, 7:00 pm ET - with presenter Tara Aday

Register here

MMBB Cares: Helping Clergy Address Their Mental Health and Vocational Wellbeing

Tuesday, October 15, 7:00 pm ET - with presenter Earl Thorpe

Register here

A Biblical Response to Domestic Abuse

Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 pm ET - with presenter Charlene Quint

Register here

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OUR ASSOCIATIONS AND CHURCHES

ANNUAL JUDSON WOMEN'S TOY HARVEST

Our annual Judson Women's Toy Harvest will be held on either Nov. 10 or 17th (Saturdays) and we are looking for a host church for this event.  We generally begin at 9 a.m. and end by noon. This meeting is always well attended and a lot of fun. The Toy Harvest gives our Judson churches the opportunity to help many children and families during the holiday season. The program for the day and determining the recipients of the gifts are in the planning stage. Please let us know if your church is able to host this event and if so, which of the dates if better for you.  

Blessings,

Pat Fish, FBC Melrose | Marilyn Glover, FBC Malden | Beverly Mattatall, FBC Medford

GRANT APPLICATIONS

Grant Cover letter 2024 Association grant application 2024-2025

TRINITY CHURCH HOSTS:

Hello Members and friends of Trinity, 

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Trinity Church will host Community Meals. You have been invited by Martha Michalewich to sign up for "Community Meals." Please click on the button below to view the online signup sheet.

Click Here:

Trinity Church, 23 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532

FALL MEETING

The Fall meeting of the Old Colony Baptist Association will be held on Saturday September 21st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Brewster Baptist Church, 1848 Main St, Brewster, MA.

Be sure to save the date now! It looks to be a fun day. We will be holding a series of workshops based on your input and we will have the privilege of welcoming a new church into our Old Colony family.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH SEEKS A MUSIC DIRECTOR

Trinity Baptist Church, Arlington, MA, seeks a music director. The Music Director will be responsible for the planning, organization, conducting, and evaluation of music in Trinity’s worship. The music director will provide a variety of types of music presented, both traditional hymns and contemporary music. The music ministry will focus on the totality of our individual and corporate experience of God and create venues for and assist in expressions of praise and worship each Sunday morning.

The purpose of the music ministry is to facilitate an atmosphere in which God is worshipped and glorified.

We seek someone who can:

• Play the piano or pipe organ and lead our choir for Sunday worship.
• Provide music on the following mandatory holy days: Maundy Thursday, Easter, and Christmas Eve.
• Coordinate and hold a weekly rehearsal for choir throughout the year, with a weekly anthem.
• Choose hymns, by Thursday before worship, that align with the sermon topic and the church calendar and communicate with those who are preparing the order of worship.
• Collaborate with the Pastor, music committee, and other ministries regarding music programs.
• If chosen, provide music for weddings and funerals held at the church. Payment for such events is negotiated by the individual parties or funeral home directors. 

A candidate who is familiar with church music is preferred. A background check will be conducted. Please contact Nola Anderson, music committee chair, at naa529@gmail.com.

TABCOM VOICES BROADCAST

TABCOM Voices broadcasts air on the second Sunday each month 5-6 PM.

TABCOM Voices is looking for musical selections for the radio broadcast. Please send your selections to tabcom@tabcom.org

Boston Praise Radio broadcasts over 30 radio, tv, internet, and social media outlets, including 102.9 FM Radio and on Facebook Live!

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