Quote of the Week
"The truth about injustice always sounds outrageous ."
- James H. Cone
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From the Desk of the Executive Minister
Happy 4th of July!
I pray that you will have a safe, blessed, and enjoyable holiday. I hope this holiday weekend will be spent in the company of friends and family. Let us continue to pray for the broken and hurting that have been affected by COVID.
Some will still be struggling so please keep those who are struggling in your prayers.
Reminder: Please remember the threat of cyber-hacking and digital scamming is real. I will not send any correspondence asking for your personal information. Please contact the office immediately if you receive a suspicious email purportedly from me. Should you choose to email me, please use my work email address. You may also call my direct line 860.519.2217. Otherwise, please use the ABCCONN email to leave prayer requests, or church news you want to share with the ABCCONN Community.
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Announcements from ABCCONN
Upcoming Meetings and Events
July 4th-Independence Day (ABCCONN offices will be closed on July 5th)
July 16th-2021 Lay Ministry Institute Registration Deadline
SUMMER IS COMING!
Register for Camp (opportunities for ALL AGES), apply for summer staff, or volunteer at campwightman.org. You can read more from their campership appeal letter here.
Swimming, boating, paddleboarding, crafts, singing, fellowship and so much more! Enjoy the great outdoors as a camper, family or group retreat! Visit campwightman.org to register and for details including descriptions of each of the programs and the COVID-19 protocols. Below are the dates of the programs. In addition to these programs there are also opportunities for families, groups and volunteers! If you have questions please reach out to campwightman@outlook.com .
2021 Lay Ministry Institute
You are cordially invited to participate in the 2021 Lay Ministry Institute held in Farmington, CT! Click here to learn more. The dates for the three sessions are below:
Session 1: September 10th-15th- 5 overnights
Session 2: October 22nd-23rd- 1 overnight
Session 3: November 13th -full day session
Save the Date!
The Annual Gathering Meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2021. This year's theme is John 17: 23:
"I in them, and You in Me...complete unity."
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PRAYERS & PRAISE
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men."
-1 Timothy 2:1
Prayers for the following churches in search of pastoral leadership:
NEW! Union Baptist Church of Stamford
Putnam
Quaker Hill
First New Haven
Shiloh
First Baptist church Norwich
First Baptist Church Shelton
First Church Winsted
First Baptist Winthrop
Pilgrim Way Baptist Church
First Baptist Church Branford
Have prayer requests? Please e-mail Brittany Stephenson with your supplications for inclusion in the e-news.
"Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, REJOICE!"
-Philippians 4:4
- Congratulation to North Stonington Baptist Church in their calling Reverend Thomas Vance. To God be the glory!
- Congratulation to Voluntown Baptist Church in their calling Reverend Matthew McKay. To God be the glory!
ABCCONN wants to rejoice with you! Please send your celebratory and good news to Brittany Stephenson for inclusion in the e-news.
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National Announcements
Click here to visit the ABCUSA website for the most up-to-date information.
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Dr. Riggs's YouTube Channel
(Lead Coach)
You can see Dr. Riggs’ most recent YouTube videos by going to the ABCCONN website. You will also find a tab that invites you to subscribe. In each video, Dr. Riggs shares announcements and a word of encouragement. Also, Dr. Riggs is available to meet with you to discuss all things ABCCONN. Reach out to Brittany Stephenson.
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