American Baptist Churches This is the third week of the American Baptist/Habitat Blitz Build. A new week means a mostly new crew. Follow their progress this week on this web page.
Thank you for your prayers and gifts. You are making a difference on behalf of Christ!
View pictures of the first week of work.
Read and view additional pictures on the blog written by volunteers courtesy of National Ministries.
Go to the Camp Home Page to find bulletin inserts, posters, brochure, list of Camps and Directors of 2008, and other ideas to promote camp.
Click on the dropdown arrow on the right side of the "GRR Site Index" above to view and use an exhaustive list of links to all pages of this site. Or, use the "site map" link for an exploration of this site by themes.
Habitat International is matching the 5 houses already planned for Baton Rouge, so we will be building TEN houses. More information soon!
The Second Blitz Build of homes on the Gulf Coast (post Katrina) will begin April 28, 2008 with the Blessing of the Build and end with the Dedication of the Homes on May 17, 2008.
Mission News from John Grisham
How to Invite Scott Coats, missionary in Thailand, to be your speaker this summer. (Schedule as of February 16)
Jack Smith's Murrow Update
Also: Anadarko Center
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ABC Great Rivers Region
(217) 726 - 7366
(217) 726 - 7566 FAX
grrabc@abc-grr.org
Physical Address:
3940 Pintail Drive
Springfield IL 62711
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 3786
Springfield IL 62708
Administrative Staff:
Roland Sundberg, Executive Administrator
roland@abc-grr.org
Candy Stivers, Data Management
candy@abc-grr.org
Sharon Downs, Camp Administrative Coordinator
sharon@abc-grr.org
Debbie Naugle, Registrar & Receptionist
debbie@abc-grr.org
Ministerial Staff:
Dwight Stinnett
Executive Minister
John Grisham
Mission Support
Stewardship
Cheryl Henson
Area I
Ministerial Recruitment
Ministerial Cont. Ed.
Max Klinkenborg
Area II
Natural Church Dev.
Spiritual Development
Richard Ricks
Area III
Multimedia
Web Technologies
Randy McNeely
Area IV
Bivocational Ministry
Costa Rica Partnership
Muriel Johnson
Area V
Church Planting
AB Women's Ministries post 2008 Conference Brochure
AB Women in Ministry videos and MP3 files posted. Dwight Stinnett recommends Dr. Carolyn Gordon's luncheon sermon.
April 25 - 26
View slide show of the Conference.
The Great American Baptist Bike Ride Across Illinois is for anyone who enjoys biking and wants to support New Church Development. We will bike about 250 miles across north-central Illinois.
GAB-BRAI 2008
Brochure
For more information, contact:
Max Klinkenborg
(217) 726-7366
max@abc-grr.org
Dan Edwards
(217) 653-1605
danedwards@insightbb.com
Ted Marrinan
(217) 565-1664
teosails@yahoo.com
July 11 - 12
Illinois Wesleyan University
Normal IL
Explore the possibility of participating from July 5 - 11, 2008. Best contact in our Region is Jessica Henson who recommends this registration form. Or, register online.
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Planning / Registration Documents now available. More...
Need a ride? Have room for rider(s)? Click here to learn how to log in to read a list of travel inquiries and offers AND to add yours.
As of 2/15, listing rides available:
Paris First Baptist
Ottawa First Baptist
