TABCOM HALFNOTES
JULY 15, 2023
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OCEANWOOD CAMP + CONFERENCE CENTER | | |
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Oceanwood Camp is pleased to offer cabin rentals to TABCOM churches, families and members during select weeks this summer.
We are just steps away from Ocean Park Beach and minutes from Old Orchard Beach Pier and amusements.
We have a variety of cabin and lodge options which can accommodate families and groups of all sizes.
Please visit oceanwood.org for more information. We would love to see you this summer!!
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TABCOM NEW PASTOR'S ORIENTATION | |
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SAVE THE DATE
FOR TABCOM New Pastor's Orientation
Saturday, September 9, 2023
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION
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TABCOM BAPTIST POLITY CLASS
September 23, 2023
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The TABCOM Baptist Polity class will be held on September 23, 2023 at Grotonwood, 187 Prescott Street, Groton, MA from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Lunch will be included.
To secure your seat, please contact Ron Bouthillette at Bouthillette@tabcom.org.
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SAVE THE DATE
FOR MISSIONWORKS 2023
Saturday, October 21, 2023
at
Rivers of Living Water
International Ministry-MIRAV
204 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
Theme: Shine Your Light
Let your light shine before men
in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION
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TABCOM IS SEEKING ASSOCIATION COORDINATORS | |
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TABCOM is currently looking for Association Coordinators for the Merrimack Valley Baptist Association and for the Pioneer Valley Baptist Association.
If you are interested, please contact Ron Bouthillette at Bouthillette@tabcom.org.
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PASTORAL INFORMATION SHEET | |
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TABCOM shares the joy when a church calls a pastor. TABCOM shares the grief with a church when a pastor feels called to another ministry. Lately, it seems we are only hearing of pastoral changes by chance. And when a church is led to call a pastor who has never been in the American Baptist ordination process, we have no way of knowing, unless a church contacts us.
We have now designed a Pastoral Information Sheet, to make updating us on pastoral changes easier. Simply complete the form and return to us when a pastoral change happens. The form will also be available in the membership tab on the TABCOM website.
We would be very grateful if you could fill in this form and return it to us via email at minprep@tabcom.org or via US mail at TABCOM, COOM, 189 Prescott Street, Groton, MA 01450.
Thank you
Rev. Diane Badger
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TABCOM SCHOOL OF MINISTRY (SoM) | |
ARTICLES/VIDEOS OF INTEREST | | |
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LATEST NEWS FROM
AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA
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AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN'S MINISTRIES | |
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CREATION CARE CELEBRATES
PLASTIC FREE JULY
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This month is celebrated as Plastic Free July. An abundance of plastic has accumulated in our oceans and other areas where it does not belong negatively impacting wildlife, the earth, water, and humans.
I invite you to spend some time this month reflecting on ways you can use less single-use plastic items such as straws, plastic grocery bags, and coffee cups.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF THE JULY BABIES | |
OUR ASSOCIATIONS AND CHURCHES | |
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Adoniram Judson Baptist Association
The Rev. Dr. David Kilpatrick, Coordinator
C- (617) 799-0705, E-Mail: dklpat@umich.edu | Rev. Dr. Kilpatrick is also the Pastor of West Medford Baptist Church – West Medford
Rev. Dr. Esther Pearson, Association Liasion
epearson@tp-group.net and C- (978) 257-5725
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Berkshire Baptist Association
The Rev. David Anderson, Moderator/Coordinator
C- (413) 652-4179, E-mail: d_anderson@mail.com
Rev. Anderson is also the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church – North Adams
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Boston Southwest Association
The Rev. Dr. Moreen Hughes, Coordinator
C- (978) 430-5355, E-mail: mphug@msn.com
Rev. Dr. Hughes is also the Associate Pastor and Minister to Women and Families of Concord Baptist Church in Milton
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Central Baptist Association
The Rev. Yvonne Miloyevich, Coordinator
Rev. Yvonne Miloyevich | e-mail: 17desiree50@gmail.com | (978) 618-2526.
Central Association Clergy meets to share, support, and pray with each other on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:30 – 11. This is a Zoom meeting
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Merrimack Valley Baptist Association
The Rev. Jim Leavitt, Coordinator
C- (508) 954-8034, E-mail: pastorjimleavitt@gmail.com
The Merrimack Valley Baptist Association Clergy gather monthly. Please contact Rev. Jim Leavitt for more information.
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Pioneer Valley Baptist Association
The Rev. Theresa Temple, Coordinator
C-(860) 978-5595, E-Mail: revtheresa777@gmail.com
Rev. Temple is also the Pastor of First Baptist Church – Holyoke
Pioneer Valley Baptist Association clergy meet on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.
This is a Zoom gathering. Please contact PVBA Coordinator, Rev. Theresa Temple for the link, discussion topic and presentation information
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Samuel Stillman Baptist Association
The Rev. Dr. Loretta St. Louis, Coordinator
C- (617) 835-6767, stillmanarc@gmail.com
Rev. Dr. St. Louis is also the Associate Pastor for Congregational Care of Union Baptist Church – Cambridge
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Thank you for the updates that have been sent so far.
There are still many updates needed and we are looking to all of you to help us with any incorrect information you notice.
Please email Robyn Mars (robyn.mars@tabcom.org) with your updates.
Thank you for your patience.
This will now be located in the "MEMBERS ONLY" page on the TABCOM website. For the password, email robyn.mars@tabcom.org.
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TABCOM Voices broadcasts air on the second Sunday each month 5-6 PM. | |
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TABCOM Voices is looking for musical selections for the radio broadcast. Please send your selections to tabcom@tabcom.org | | | | |
