Region Office Calendar
Oct 30
3 pm - Ordination of Rev. Ebony Grisom at East Greenwich Baptist Church
4 pm - Installation of Rev. Justin Lester at Congdon Street Baptist Church, Providence
Nov 2
10 am - Region Staff Meeting
Nov 3
8 am - Heroes of Faith Breakfast at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
12:30 pm - SCOM at Canonicus
2:00 pm - Recruitment Team at Canonicus
Nov 5
Baptist Heritage Weekend
Nov 6
Remember to change from Daylight Savings Time
Nov 8
8:45 - Southern Pastor's Cluster Breakfast at T's, Narragansett
Noon - Theological Circle at FBC, East Greenwich
Nov 10
8:00 am - North Cluster Pastor Breakfast
Noon- Regional Thanksgiving Luncheon at Meadowwood
2:30 pm - Consultants at Canonicus
4:00 pm - Personnel Committee
Nov 16
Noon - Baptist Heritage Center at Canonicus
Nov 17
10 am - Retired Ministers TIM at Canonicus
Nov 21
11:30 am - Social Witness Team at RI Hospital
7 pm - Baptist Home Board at FBC, East Greenwich
Nov 29
4:30 pm - Investment Committee at Church of the Master
Nov 30
10:00 am - Budget Committee at Canonicus
Dec 5
6:30 pm - ABWMRI Board at Phillips Memorial
Dec 8
5 pm - Operations Team - Mark Sjoberg Office
Dec 12
7 pm - Board of Ministries at Norwood Baptist
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RI Baptist Heritage Weekend
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Nov. 5, 2016
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Providence
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
See the brochure for details and to register.
“Directing Traffic at the Intersection of Church and State” will be Mr. Brent Walker’s topic. To which some might reply “There’s traffic between church and state?” It is not your every Sunday sermon topic. Many of us assume that the issues of “church and state” have long been resolved. “You can worship in any way or not...it is a right guaranteed by our constitution”. It is also a value that we assume as a part of our Baptist heritage! But as we observe current discussions as diverse as marriage equality, prayer in school, immigration, health care policy and school vouchers, we begin to see that there is “traffic” indeed. What then is our role, as contemporary Baptist churches in this centuries long discussion?
For 20 years, Mr. Walker has brought both a lawyer’s and a pastor’s mind to the significant legal complexities that the relationship between all faith communities and all governance entail. As Executive for the Baptist Joint Committee since 1999, he was fully engaged in shaping the legal infrastructures of our nation. His work will be recognized and celebrated as a part of our Baptist Heritage Weekend. His work represents our Baptist faith engaged in the realities of our world.
At this unique and significant event Mr. Walker’s service will be recognized by our national leaders: Sen Jack Reed, American Baptist Churches, USA interim Exec. Minster, Dr. Susan Gillies, ABC of MA Exec. the Rev. Dr. Mary Miller, Dr. Donald Farish and Dean Michael Yelnosky of RWU, (as well as some yet to be confirmed) accompanied by our local Baptist and interdenominational leaders. During the celebrative lunch, we will be visited by Roger Williams himself.
We at the RI Baptist Heritage Center have offered this event to benefit all parts of our denomination and all of our congregations. We know this will be an edifying time together.
Please register early!
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 Thanksgiving Luncheon at Canonicus
It is that time of year for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at our Meadowwood Conference Center at Canonicus Camp & Conference Center on November 10, 2016 from noon to 2:00 pm.
Please download the registration form for more details. Deadline for registration is November 2nd. Hope to see you there!
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 Free Hymnals!
The Harbor Church, Block Island, has 50+ Hymns for the Family of God, published by Paragon in 1976. These hymnals are in good condition. Harbor Church would like to see them find a happy home. Does your church need “new” hymnals? Contact Harbor Church at harborchurch1765@verizon.net or call (401) 466-5940.
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Communication is Key
 The Region Office is always working to update and upgrade our communications network. At the present time we have three main ways to communicate with you and your congregations: the weekly E-notes, our Facebook page, and periodic pastors’ e-mails.
You can help us extend our reach and effectiveness by:
- Letting us know if you are not receiving any of these three items
- Providing e-mail addresses of any and all church members who would like to receive the weekly E-notes, and
- “Like” us (American Baptist Churches of RI) on Facebook. You can do this right now by simply clicking “here”
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Regional Staff in the Churches
- Oct. 30 Community Church of Providence
- Oct. 30 Congdon Street Baptist Church
- Nov. 6 FBC, East Greenwich
- Nov 6 FBC, Pawtucket
- Nov 13 Harbor Church, Block Island
- Nov. 20 Central Baptist, Jamestown
- Nov 27 Calvary Baptist, Providence
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Pray For Our Churches in Pastoral Transitions
- Chepachet Union Baptist Church, Chepachet
- Church of the Master, Providence
- First Baptist Church, North Kingstown
- Foster Center Baptist Church, Foster
- Spring Green Baptist Church, Warwick
- Georgiaville Baptist Church, Smithfield
- Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hope
- Second Free Will Baptist Church, Providence
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Joining Together in Ministry
LaRomana Mission Trip
 It's not too late to join fellow Rhode Islanders as they travel to LaRomana, Dominican Republic on January 7, 2017 for a week of work and fellowship. The cost is around $1500.00, the experience is priceless. Contact Kathy Savasta at Allendale Baptist Church for more information.
Operation Christmas Child 2016
 Iglesia Bautista Hispana El Calvario (IBHEC) and Calvary Baptist Church have joined hands again to lift up children around the world through the Samaritan's Purse project Operation Christmas Child. For those who are not familiar, this project provides resources to distribute donations of shoeboxes filled with gifts to needy youth across the globe. Click here for more information.
This year our church, (747 Broad St., Providence, RI 02907), will be a shoebox drop-off location during National Collection Week. During this time, our church will be transformed into a warm welcoming Christmas atmosphere with prayers, food, and more. All are welcome. The days and hours for drop-offs are as follows:
- Monday, November 14th 10am-12pm
- Tuesday, November 15th 10am-12pm
- Wednesday, November 16th 6pm-8pm
- Thursday, November 17th 10am-12pm
- Friday, November 18th 6pm-8pm
- Saturday, November 19th 12pm-2pm
- Sunday, November 20th 6pm-8pm
If you or your church have any questions, please call us at 401.461.7507 or email info@calbaptist.org. God Bless.
Giving Hope to Children in Foster Care ~ Bags of Hope Ministry with Norwood Baptist Church
Norwood Baptist Church invites other congregations to partner with them in “Bags of Hope,” an encouraging and fruitful ministry to foster children throughout Rhode Island and Southern New England. 30 churches in Rhode Island are participating in this mission of compassion and care. Norwood invites other American Baptist Churches to join them. Find out more about this exciting ministry here.
Help Lucas Finish High School - First Baptist Church in America
 Lucas is an 18 year old refugee from the Congo. He and his two younger brothers arrived in the US in April of this year. Since Lucas is 18, he was made the guardian of his brothers and given a job. Lucas and his brothers watched as their parents were taken from their home. They have spent the last nine years in a refugee camp in Malawi where Lucas attended school and learned English in hopes of going to college.
Due to the difficulty of getting documents from the camp, Lucas needs to complete two more years of high school. Because we know that Lucas will never be able to pull himself out of poverty without a high school diploma and because he needs the socialization that high school will provide, we told Lucas that he could work part-time and we would make sure his bills were paid.
For more information and to support Lucas go to fbcia.org. And please share Lucas' story with your family and friends.
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News and Invitations from Our Churches
Wakefield Baptist Church (236 Main Street, Wakefield)
Kids Clothing and Toy Swap
Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 am – noon
Bring what you have to swap; pick up what you need. More info here.
Phillips Memorial Baptist Church (565 Pontiac Ave., Cranston)
Parade of Holidays
Food Festival and Talent Show
Saturday, Oct. 29, 5:30pm
Phillips Memorial Baptist Church invites you to attend "Parade of Holidays Food Festival and Talent Show". Where else can you celebrate Valentine 's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve and Birthdays (which should be a holiday), all in one evening? Where else can you enjoy delicious food, and then enjoy live entertainment, all in one evening? Right here at Phillips Church...that's where! So don't miss out! Proceeds to benefit The 2017 Easter Musical.
Installation Banquet
Saturday, October 29, 6:00pm
Radisson Hotel, Post Road, Warwick
 Congdon St. Baptist Church welcomes our new pastor Rev. Justin R. Lester and his wife Courtney. We are planning a installation banquet October 29, 2016 Radisson Hotel Post Rd. Warwick, RI, 6pm to 9pm. Tickets are $45 adult and $20 under 13 years old. You may also write a welcome in our installation booklet.
Please contact Deacon Dennis Price 401-935-8955. Thank you.
First Haitian Baptist Church of Rhode Island
Community Church of Providence (372 Wayland Ave, Providence, RI 02906)
30 Octobre 2016 dans deux Services (12 :00-2 :00 PM ET 6 :30-9 :30 PM)
Grand Celebration
The First Haitian Baptist Church of Rhode Island invites you to celebrate 499 years since the Protestant Reformation and 200 years of Haitian Protestant Churches.
Une Invitation Spéciale Pour Tout Haïtien et tous les frères et sœurs protestants Haïtiens de Providence et des zones environnantes pour célébrer la Fidélité de Dieu avec LA PREMIERE EGLISE BAPTISTE HAITIENNE DE RHODE ISLAND a l’occasion des 499 années de la Réforme Protestante et des 200 années du Protestantisme Haïtien.
But du Programme: Glorifier Dieu, Prier pour Haïti et Les Etats Unis Et Informer sur Les Causes De la Réforme Protestante du 16eme Siècle avec Martin Luther et le Progrès du Protestantisme Haïtien après 200 ans (1816-2016)
Contenu du Programme : Adoration, Louanges, Prières, Fellowship / Fraternisation, Bonne Musique, Message de la Parole de Dieu ……….
Bienvenue à Tous et a Toutes à cette Journée de Célébration et que Notre Grand Dieu Fidèle vous Bénisse abondamment !
Pour toute Information, Contactez Pasteur Delinse Jean qui est le nouveau pasteur titulaire de la Première Eglise Baptiste Haïtienne de Rhode Island 305-5067333
Rév. Luc Janvier & sr. Marlene Janvier 401-332-2356
Sr Josette Marcellus 401-793-1144
Fr. Miguel Louis 401-837-3762
Fr. Allemand Morantus 401-368-4517
Warwick Central Baptist Church (3270 Post Road, Warwick)
Americana Doll Tea Party Boutique and Fun Activities Day
Saturday, November 5 from 10am - 3pm
The boutique features doll clothes, miscellaneous bed stuffs, furniture, etc. Activities will include hair styling and manicures for dolls and girls. There will be two luncheon seatings – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10, Children 5-12 years $5 andunder 5 years free. For reservations please call the church office, (401) 739-2828
Phenix Baptist Church (2 Fairview Avenue, W. Warwick)
Traditional Turkey Dinner
Saturday, November 5 at 6pm
Come and support a traditional turkey dinner and support Phenix Baptist Church's ministry to those most in need in their neighborhood and community. See the flyer.
Georgiaville Baptist Church (100 Farnum Pike, Smithfield)
Christmas Bazaar
Saturday. November 19, 2016. 9 am -2 pm
Featuring craft and Christmas items, bake and food table, jewelry, white elephant room, penny social, raffle and more. Lunch and snacks available.
First Baptist Church, East Greenwich (30 Pierce Street, E. Greenwich)
Frosty's Bountiful Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, December 3, 9 am - 3 pm
Come shop our holiday bazaar for home-made crafts, baked goods, gift baskets, reindeer food, snowmen and more...don't miss this fabulous holiday treat. A light luncheon will be served from 11 am - 2 pm.
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From Out Partners
URI Chaplains Association Hosts Film and Discussion
The URI Chaplains Association invites us to view the film Oro Macht Frei (Gold Will Set You Free). The film tells the story of the Roman Jewish experience during German occupation in 1943-44. In addition sharing testimony from members of the Jewish Community, the film looks at the controversial stance of the Vatican at that time.
Following the screening there will be an opportunity to discuss the film with the film’s producer and writer, Catherine Campbell, and the holocaust scholar, Robert Weisbord.
The showing will be at 7:00pm, Monday, November 7 , in Doody Auditorium, Swan Hall on the URI Campus, 60 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI.
Click here for a flyer with additional information.
Job Opportunity Serving All American Baptists
The American Baptist Extension Corporation exists to assist churches in acquisition, construction, and renovation of their property. They are seeking a Building and Loan Advisor. The official posting for the job can be downloaded here.
$25,000 in OGHS Emergency Funds Being Sent to IM’s Caribbean Partners for Hurricane Matthew Relief
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/7/16)—Initial grants totaling $25,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) emergency relief funds are on their way to American Baptist International Ministries (IM) partners in Haiti, Cuba and the Caribbean after Hurricane Matthew barreled through on October 3rd and 4th, 2016. The Category 4 storm brought heavy winds and torrential downpours on the island nations in its path.
OGHS is administered by the World Relief Committee of the Board of General Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA. The Committee facilitates American Baptist emergency relief, disaster rehabilitation, refugee work and development assistance by establishing policy guidelines and overseeing distribution of the annual OGHS offering received by churches.
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