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    "It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have."

James Baldwin

From the Desk of the Executive Minister 

 

Tomorrow is Earth Day! Join the Conversation. 

You are cordially invited to join the Global Climate Justice Zoom Conversation scheduled for tomorrow, April 22, 2021 at 3:00PM.

Please check out the flyer for additional information, including how to register. 


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.





 

Announcements from ABCCONN
  





Upcoming Meetings and Events

 

May 8th-Mission & Stewardship Meeting, 10:00AM 

May 10th-Executive Committee Meeting, 6:30PM 

May 19th- Commission on Ministry Meeting, 3:30PM

May 20th- Reorientation Meeting, 7:00PM


May 25th- Got Style Evangelism, 7:00PM 

Another Reorientation Meeting 
Missed the first one? Not to worry! Rev. Riggs will be hosting another “Reorientation” Zoom meeting on May 20, 2021, at 7:00PM. In this meeting, he will share his top reasons for being in an active, relational partnership with ABCCONN as well as what relational partnership means, how a church can re-establish relational partnership with ABCCONN and, of course, soliciting your feedback and concerns. Registration is requiredAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


And there's more! ABCCONN is proud to announce American Baptist Home Mission Societies' Director of Evangelism, Reverend Dr. Jeff Johnson. as the keynote of CLEAR's spring event. The event will be held on May 25th, at 7:00PM.  Dr. Johnson will be introducing his Got Style process for evangelism. Great ideas for your Young adult group to reach their community and friends for Christ. Registration will open up next week! 


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."



Volunteer Needed, Here's Why! 
Volunteers are to ABCCONN what air is to a body.  Volunteers, like air are often unseen, and necessary for proper functioning and without air a body will cease to exist. Likewise, without volunteers ABCCONN will not be able to continue to exist as an efficient and effective ministry.

Perhaps you have been wondering what you could be doing to help our ministry to flourish; pray about volunteering some of your time to ABCCONN.
An important part of our community’s spiritual growth is that we exercise our spiritual gifts. When we volunteer, we become a vital part in helping ABCCONN become the hands and feet of Christ in our community and beyond.
Currently, ABCCONN is looking for someone who wishes to give of their time and talents as the secretary to the Board of Managers and the Executive Committee. This position would be for one year; involving six-eight meetings (approximately two-hours each), which are currently held via ZOOM. 
  
Duties include w
orking with the Executive Minister, President, and Vice-President to create the agenda; drafting, preparing and circulating minutes, and additional responsibilities as needed. 

Interested in serving in this capacity? Contact Jasmine for more information.
 


Summer Mission Trips 2021-Now Accepting Applications!

Once again this year, ABCCONN’s  Department of Mission and Stewardship is offering four (4) scholarships of $500 each to encourage people who are active participants of their  ABCCONN church to follow God’s call to spread the Good News of Jesus’s love by participating in a short term mission trip , domestic or abroad.

Mission Scholarship Applications are due by April 30. 2021.

Preference will be given to first time missionaries. We will not only support you financially, but through the prayer support of our ABCCONN churches. Those who are selected, are required to attend the  ABCCONN Annual meeting, to give a report of your mission experience to the ABCCONN Gathering, on Saturday September 25th , virtually, or at a location to be determined in CT.

It is our hope that ABCCONN church members who may not otherwise have access to a mission trip, can become involved in mission work and could consider joining the Dominican Republic Mission Team ( see below),  Or another mission trip, as approved by our committee.

Please prayerfully consider this opportunity, and help us to spread the word!

Summer Mission Trips 2021

Dominican Republic Mission Trip, choice of 4 different weeks this summer, starting 6/25/21, through week starting 7/17/21.

Sponsored by First Baptist Church Wallingford. Cost is $1,400

Contact  www.drmissionteam.org

“ These trips are for all ages, interests and abilities. There is something for anyone and everyone to do to serve the poor and help those in need. It is expected that our teams this summer will aid in construction projects to build up the local community, provide desperately needed medical clinics, feed the hungry, provide educational experiences for children, work at the Good Samaritan Hospital, share the Gospel and pray with people in a variety of settings., and interact with some of the of the most beautiful people in the bateys and barrios near La Romana.”

If you are interested in participating, contact the DRMission Team as noted above or  the ABCCONN office, 860-521-5421. You may also email Jasmine Hernandez at jhadmin@abcconn.org.

Apply for the mission scholarship by completing the Mission Trip Application and Mission Trip Reference Sheet.

 



Get the latest COVID-19 Houses of Worship Information here.



 

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: 
Putnam
Quaker Hill
First New Haven
Shiloh
North Stonington
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 

 

ABCCONN wants to rejoice with you! Please send your celebratory and good news to Brittany Stephenson for inclusion in the e-news.





 

 

National Announcements 

Click here to visit the ABCUSA website for the most up-to-date information.



American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is seeking nominations for the
prestigious Daniel E. Weiss Scholarship, financial support to seminarian students. Learn more about this process, including deadlines here

 

 

 

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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