Mission Statement For ABWM
In commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to the mission of the Church, and through the enabling of the Holy Spirit, American Baptist Ministries provides opportunities for each women to be:
- Become and develop as God's person
- Build God's faith community
- Serve God's world
ThemeBorn again ... to be wild about Jesus!
Theme Scriptures2 Corinthians 5:17
So if anyone be in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see everything has become new! (NSRV)
Isaiah 43:19
I am about to do a new thing; now it spriongs forth do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the dessert. (NSRV)
Theme Hymn
Born Again ... to be Wild About Jesus!
set to the tune of “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” - an African American Spiritual
Words by Ann Behen and Sheryl Wise
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Women's Retreat—October 26-28
October 26-28, 2007—Twenty two women joined in for a wonderful retreat at Craigville Conference Center. Our speaker Jean Marripodi lead us is several sessions titled “Sitting at the Feet of Jesus.” We started each session with prayer and songs of praise.
Friday night we took a look at what our weekly schedules are from day to day and what we were spending the most time on. A communion service ended our session.
Saturday morning we once again took a look at our lives. We divided activities we do on a daily basis into a pie chart. We soon found out how little time we were leaving to sit with Jesus. We then enjoyed some free time to take a walk on the beach, shop, nap or just fellowship. At our last session we saw what it will be like to worship and be at the feet of Jesus in heaven. After dinner we had our candle light reflection time sharing what the weekend meant to us. Then all but 8 women left for home (We admit we listened to the Red Sox game on the radio before retiring).
Sunday morning after breakfast those who were left traveled to Hyannis First Baptist Church. We enjoyed the sermon and were welcomed very warmly by the congregation. We ended with a great meal at the Olive Garden restaurant.
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