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Valentine Blessings

 

Ladies of Olive Branch Baptist Church gathered today to blessed the children of Hope Unlimited with Valentine Cards. They wrote out over 125 cards in Portuguese to be given to children for their special day. Each card was written with the child’s name on it. Being the Hands & Feet of Jesus! It was the ABW project of the month!
Categories: Ministries, General, Region Life ~ Date: 4/27/2024
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Get Your Game On

 

It was a big night at FBC Milton when Pastor Andy Reich hosted a great Youth Group Meeting: Boomers vs Zoomers. Pretty Cool!

Categories: Ministries, General, Region Life ~ Date: 4/27/2024
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We Are One

 

Regional Exec Pastor Mark Mahserjian-Smith joined Rev. Dr. Rodney Smalls at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Harrisburg for their Ecumenical Good Friday Service. It was awesome joining Pastor Rodney, Church Administrator, Deaconess Cassandra Scott, Deacon Emmanuel Marshall, and the Clergy representing congregations throughout Harrisburg. Mark had the opportunity to bring the invocation and listen to incredible preaching as seven different pastors spoke on the last words of Jesus from the cross. The service ended with Holy Communion. Mark rites, "Being with God's Family in this small corner of the Kingdom was inspiring, singing praise, sharing God's Word, and experiencing what Heaven will be like for just a few minutes."

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 4/27/2024
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Happy Birthday, Young Man!

 

NEPA GPS Tim Schwartz had the opportunity to worship at the First Baptist Church of the Abingtons in Waverly, PA. where he worked as the interim minister at the church years ago. It was a great opportunity to see many familiar faces .... especially his friend, Milt Massey (the guy on the left!), who celebrated his 24th birthday a few weeks ago (.......on February 29th! )

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 4/27/2024
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Meet Rev. Dr. Debbie Bullock

 

It was an epic ordination ceremony at the Canaan Baptist Church in New Castle, Delaware for the Rev. Dr. Debbie Ardella Strickling Bullock. A recent graduate from the Seminary of the Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA, Dr Debbie has been on a fascinating journey. For over 50 years, she has filled leadership roles in business, education, music and church administration. (Her husband, Rev. Dr. Christopher Bullock is the founding pastor of the Canaan Baptist Church in New Castle). Dr Debbie is a P.K. and is devoting her substantial gifts towards equipping and mentoring other people into the gospel ministry. We are blessed to have her on the ABCOPAD team!
Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 4/27/2024
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Scenes at Siloam

 

Siloam Baptist Church in Norristown sees itself as a place of Hope, Healing, and Wholeness. Rev. Dr. Randy Harris, is currently serving as the Interim Pastor at the church, and the congregaiton is experiencing a wonderful revival under his leadership. With over 20 recent baptisms and a large group of leaders answering God’s call to become ministers at the church, God is moving among the people. Minister Nicole Skinner serves as worship leader and leads the congregation is an energetic and joyful worship service.

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 4/27/2024
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Prepp'n to Thrive

 

The AB Women’s Ministry Leadership gathering at the First Baptist Church of Milton where ABWM President Sue MacDonald and Director Jodie Vasbinder did an outstanding job coordinating the meeting. Reports were offered from each leadership team member, along with significant time spent planning for the Thrive Retreat at Camp Hebron on August 16-18. This dynamic and innovative group of ladies continues to be a driving force in Regional Ministry. Hmmmm. Seems that Regional Exec Pastor Mark Mahserjian-Smith became an adopted family member of this sisterhood!
Categories: Ministries, General, Region Life ~ Date: 4/27/2024
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Monongahela Association Gathering

 

The Monongahela Association had their first Association meeting in several years. Rev. Ken Sommerfeldt of Olive Branch Baptist Church served as Acting Moderator. It was exciting to see 7 churches represented as they gathered at Great Bethel Baptist Church.

 

Pastor Ken welcomed all and brought a message concerning the importance of an association: 1. Fellowship, 2. Missions, 3. Doctrine accountability. Rev. Cristy Wise, GPS for the SW, brought greetings from ABCOPAD and shared info about conming events: Pastor's Retreat, Women's Day Event, ABCOPAD Biennial in October. It was an amazing time to see the Monongahela Association come together. It was certainly a great thing to witness as the excitement and enthusiasm was positive and encouraging to see God moving in our midst!

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 4/27/2024
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A View at Riverview

 

GPS Cristy Wise had the privilege to bring the message at Rev. Don Dague’s church Riverview BC. It was great to join the church family where God is at work within the congregation as they desire to be about Gods business. May God be praised!
Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 4/27/2024
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Oil Creek Association Gathering

 

The Oil Creek Association gathered for their spring meeting at Delaware Ave Baptist Church (Erie). It was an encouraging time of fellowship and discussion of our missional purpose both as individual churches and in ministry together.

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 4/27/2024
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Cross Walk 2024

 

An annual tradition --- At Franklin, local clergy took turns leading readings for each of the 14 Stations of the Cross (1st Baptist is always station #2). 130+ participants represented well over a dozen churches, a time to remember the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus.

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 4/27/2024
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Easter Baptisms 2024

 

Recently Pastor Jeff Landfried of 1st Baptist of Greenville (French Creek Association) celebrated the baptism of 8 (!) teens at his church during their Easter celebration. Baptism at Easter is such a fitting reminder that we join Christ in death that we may join him in his resurrection.

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 4/27/2024
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Jefferson BC Youth Sunday

 

Jefferson BC celebrated Youth Sunday where all those participating were a part of the youth ministry. The church was packed with many teens involved from reading Scripture, to worship leaders, offering, childrens moments, and the list goes on! One of the youth leader, Ross Owens, brought the message. These youth leaders are from Waynesburg University and students in the Biblical Ministries Studies program. What a great idea for Jefferson to utilize the university and help disciple and mentor students giving them experience as well.
Categories: Ministries, General, Region Life ~ Date: 4/22/2024
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Olive Branch Servants

 

It was a busy day of outreach when a team of men from Olive Branch Baptist Church did some much needed and appreciated yard work for one of the church's senior saints.  Serving hands, Serving hearts.

Categories: Ministries, General, Region Life ~ Date: 4/22/2024
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