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Convention Times 2023 & Updates
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A Witness / Arrangements

Arrangements … Fall 2022

by Claudia Little We are currently talking with facilities for the 2023 board meeting and the 2024 convention.  Hotels are not anxious to book right now because of staffing issues, but we continue to...

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A Witness / Scholarship

Scholarship … Fall 2022

by Joyce Barron This year we didn’t have any responses.  We are praying for an overflow of applications for next year.  One new suggestion that I spoke with our president about is to have a...

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A Witness / Editor

Editor … Fall 2022

by Rebecca Walters In August, Sarah Bessey shared a blessing on Facebook.  It is one that I have since come back to many times as I have thought about our theme, Let the Walls...

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A Witness / Nominating

Nominating … Fall 2022

by Mary Lou Flowers Offices have been filled for: There has not been a recommendation to date for the position: Treasurer-Elect. We are hopeful that a candidate  will be forthcoming.  Recently,  Board members participated...

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A Witness / President

From the President … Fall 2022

by Colleen Charsky Our ministry them is “Let the Walls Fall Down” and our mission focus of “Real Acceptance” complement one another.  Without real acceptance it is virtually impossible to break down walls and...

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A Witness / White Cross Chair

White Cross

by Lillian Cabral Many of you may still be wondering where-o-where is the White Cross packet.  After two years of serving in this position and receiving no requests from International Ministries or American Baptist...