Each Wednesday throughout the season of Lent in 2013, a reflection including bible verses and prayer suggestions will be available on the ABCUSA website. The following reflection is posted for the week of Palm Sunday, on March 20, 2013. Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 (NRSV) 1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/14/13)—In recognition of National Women’s History Month, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) proudly announces a podcast featuring retired Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Lorraine K. Potter, the first female chaplain to serve in the U.S. Air Force. Potter—also the first woman ordained by American Baptist Churches USA in Rhode Island in 1971—was […]
CHICAGO, IL (ABNS 3/13/13)—American Baptist denominational representatives met March 12-13, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, to focus on the continuing growth of the Transformed by the Spirit initiative. Representatives included denominational leaders, local church pastors, Regional Executive Ministers and leaders, and denominational staff. “Through this gathering, we are looking at our future together and how we […]
Each Wednesday throughout the season of Lent in 2013, a reflection including bible verses and prayer suggestions will be available on the ABCUSA website. The following reading is the fifth reflection, posted for the fifth week of Lent, on March 13, 2013. Isaiah 43:16-21 (NRSV) 16 Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the […]
The reflection below was written by ABCUSA President Ruth Clark. This is the second in a new featured series, “Proud to be an American Baptist.” Check the ABCUSA website and other publications in the future to see more stories! View the first piece, by ABCUSA Vice President Don Ng, by clicking here. As I look at the changing […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/7/13)—In response to Hurricane Sandy, which hit the East Coast on Oct. 29, 2012, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks volunteers for four 2013 work weeks to rebuild New Jersey. Co-sponsored by ABHMS and American Baptist Churches of New Jersey (ABCNJ), “Coming Together for New Jersey…Rebuild, Renew and Restore” will […]
Each Wednesday throughout the season of Lent in 2013, a reflection including bible verses and prayer suggestions will be available on the ABCUSA website. The following reading is the fourth reflection, posted for the fourth week of Lent, on March 6, 2013. Psalm 32 (NRSV) 1 Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose […]
American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), long an advocate in working with displaced refugees, co-hosted an international consultation to address concerns involving more than 12 million stateless people from around the world. The consultation was held over three days, Feb. 27- March 1, at Calvary Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. More than 50 international participants gathered […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/4/13)—The Judson Press book Missional Preaching: Engage • Embrace • Transform by Al Tizon has won the 2013 Outreach Resource of the Year award in the Preaching category from Outreach magazine. In this compelling work, Tizon combines preaching with the aims of the missional church and takes an in-depth look at […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/28/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptist churches to be among the places of worship across the United States to host special services and discussions during “Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath Weekend” March 15-17. Organized by Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence and including participation by Washington National Cathedral and […]
