Prayer Concerns:
- Churches in Transition: Gibbon Baptist Church
- Prayer for all those dealing with illness, natural disasters, violence, injustice, and terror around the world.
- Pray for our churches as they begin to return to meeting in their buildings.
- Pray for former pastor of FBC North Platte, both Tom and Linda Wiles have health concerns.
- Pray for an openness in our churches, communities and beyond to honestly discuss the issues of racism in our nation.
- Pray of the continued proclamation that Jesus is Lord!!
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Palmer Grants Available from the American Baptist Foundation
 https://abfgrants.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
Theme: "COVID Recovery through Christian Discipleship & Witness"
"I will show you my faith by what I do" -James 2:18 (NIV)
Through this Palmer Grant Cycle, ABF and ABHMS will be looking to fund projects for applications that bridge common divides in this nation as they address challenges. Projects that bring together people who are economically, culturally and/or generationally diverse will get highest consideration. ABHMS will be looking for collaborations that help us “see” one another better and celebrate that everyone is made in the image of God. The following are four areas in which applicants can submit new or existing projects:
- Regaining Stability through Collaboration
- Renewing Hope through Collaboration
- Repairing Broken Relationships
- Resiliency for Times of Crisis
To learn more and apply for the grant visit:
https://abfgrants.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 15, 2020
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Free Face Masks
 Free PPE for Community Based Organizations
The Nebraska HHS Partnership Center is supporting HHS and FEMA’s efforts to make face coverings widely available in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. The face coverings, produced and delivered in partnership with USPS and the National Council of Textile Organizations, are being made available to community-based organizations at no cost (and while supplies last).
As churches welcome congregants back to worship spaces, wearing a mask is a crucial part of health and safety. Handing out free masks in your service can be one way to help welcome everyone back safely. Click here for more information on how to order.
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College Student Connection
- Chadron State College--FBC Chadron
- Western Nebraska Community College--FBC Scottsbluff
- Mid Plains Community College--FBC North Platte
- University of Nebraska, Kearney--FBC Kearney and 2four2 College Ministry
- Hastings College--FBC Hastings
- Southeast Community College--FBC Beatrice and FBC Fairbury
- Northeast Community College--FBC Norfolk
- Wayne State College--FBC Wayne and FBC Norfolk
- All Lincoln area colleges and universities: University of Nebraska, Union College, Bryan College, Southeast Community College, Nebraska Wesleyan University
- FBC Lincoln, Second Baptist Lincoln, and Belmont Baptist Church
- Midland University--FBC Fremont and United Faith Community Church Valley
- All Omaha area colleges and Universities: University of Nebraska, Omaha; Creighton University, Bellevue University, College of St. Mary's, Clarkson College, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Metropolitan Community College
- FBC Omaha, Sunset Hills Baptist Church, Benson Baptist Church, King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church, Miracle Hills Community Church, New Life Baptist Church, Judson Baptist Church
Not every college or church is listed. If you are going to a Nebraska College or University and would like connected to a nearby American Baptist Church please contact Greg.
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Phil Vischer creator of Veggie Tales and Holy Post Podcast released a 17minute video on the history of the systemic racial injustice in the United States. It is well worth your time to watch. It is also helpful for children. You can view it on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PhilVischer or Twitter https://twitter.com/philvischer or on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=AGUwcs9qJXY&feature=emb_logo
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Leading out of the Crisis with The Missional Network
Alan Roxburgh, author, speaker, and Missional Network founder has released a new resource called "Leading out of the Crisis." It is four 90minute videos that help church leadership have conversations about how to move into this new phase of ministry transition as we continue to gather more often for physical gatherings.
Use Leading out of the Crisis which includes a Leader's Guide, Handouts and additional resources.
All participants do reflective work in between each session.
The cost for the training is $75. As an introduction to the training Alan created a short YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/Qyi87LCkWPM
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Clergy, Pastors, Chaplains, Spiritual Caregivers are invited to participate in a virtual retreat.
Are you struggling with grief and loss due to the challenges of COVID-19? Are you struggling with grief as you try to minister to individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic?
You are invited to American Baptist Home Mission Societies' three-day virtual conference.
You Are Not Alone:
A Space for Grace Retreat
1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, June 16, 23 and 30
Each day will feature a different grief-related topic; participate in as many or as few days as you prefer.
Speakers:
Rev. Dr. Amy Greene
Director, Center for Spiritual Care
Rev. Dr. Gary V. Simpson
Senior Pastor, Concord Baptist Church of Christ
Dr. Naomi Kohatsu Paget
Chaplain, Association of Professional Chaplains
and Crisis Interventionist, FBI
Rev. Jamie Washam
Minister, First Baptist Church in America
Watch for information about additional speakers
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lanning is well underway for the American Baptist Churches USA 2021 Biennial Mission Summit to be held June 25-27, 2021, at the San Juan Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
In a new video, Interim General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods introduces and gives an update on planning for the event. We encourage you to watch the full video to learn more about the 2021 Biennial Mission Summit. A version of the video is available in Spanish, here
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Biennial Mission Summit 2021 video
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Where are Robin and Greg this week?
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Sunday: Preaching at Gibbon Baptist Church
Monday: Office
Tuesday: Office
Wednesday: Office
Thursday: Office
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Monday: Office
Tuesday: Office
Wednesday: Office
Thursday: Office
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