ABCCONN

America for Christ Offering Resources

Tuesday, 24 January 2012 19:53

Special offering resources for the America for Christ Offering are available on the American Baptist Home Mission Societies webpage here.  Resources include downloadable clip art, videos, bulletin inserts and more.

The America for Christ Offering supports many different types of ministries all over the US and Puerto Rico including ministries here in Connecticut.  Plan to promote and support the America for Christ Offering this spring.

Special Interest Missionaries

Friday, 30 December 2011 14:47

American Baptist International Ministries Missionaries assigned to Connecticut for 2011-2013.

These are our "special interest missionaries". Please remember them in prayer and with notes and cards of encouragement.

The Rev. Mercedes Gonzalez Barnes and the Rev. Rick Barnes

3210 West Elm, El Centro, CA 92243

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Currently serving in Mexico

Duane and Marcia Binkley

New Camp Director Called

Thursday, 08 December 2011 09:14

Following an exhaustive search process, Mr. Thomas Hall has been called to be ABCCONN's Minister of Camping and Conferences. Tom and his wife Tink will be moving to camp in January and he will begin his duties on January 17, 2012.

A native of Central New York, Tom learned the value of organized camp programs early in his life by spending summers at YMCA Camp Tousey. Since then, he has worked in Camp and Retreat Center administration for more than 25 years, with the YMCA and at several church-affiliated centers. He has developed a passion for outdoor ministries, and enjoys creating opportunities for people to experience God's creation and to grow physically, socially, and spiritually.

Tom earned a Bachelor's degree in Forest Resources Management from the State University of New York – College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He says his studies prepared him well for the work he has chosen, as people appreciate the informal environmental education he can offer them.

Tom and his wife, Tink, who shares Tom's passion for outdoor ministry, recently celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary. When not working, they enjoy downhill skiing, hiking, camping, canoeing, reading, and travel. They are looking forward to their move to Camp Wightman and being involved with this important ministry of ABCCONN.

Statewide Book Study

Tuesday, 22 November 2011 15:53

ABCCONN's Department for Congregational Leadership and Renewal (CLR) invites you and the members of your congregation to participate in a statewide book study. The book is 5 Practices of Fruitful Living by Robert Schnase. Please consider using this book in a formal book study or as a tool for youth and adult Sunday School. It may be suggested as a book for personal reading. This book will be discussed at the 2012 Spring Fling.