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All-Church WorshipSunday, October 6
3:00pmHosted by Memorial Baptist Church, Seekonk, MA
Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Harry Riggs
Executive Minister, American Baptist Churches of Connecticut
Region Office Calendar_______________
September 19
10:00 am - Retired Ministers TIM Group,
Region Offices
1:00 pm - SCOM, Region Offices
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September 21
Baptist History & Polity Course
October 1
noon - RI ABC Clergywomen, Greenville
October 1-3
Tri-Region Discipleship Cohort, Northern
Seminary, Chicago
October 3
8:00 am - Northern Cluster Pastor Breakfast
October 6
3:00 pm - All-Church Worship, Memorial
Baptist, Seekonk
View the full Region Office Calendar.
To conserve space in this weekly publication, we
will print 2-3 weeks of events in the E-notes. Click
the link above to visit our complete Calendar as
posted to our website www.abcori.org. We hope
this access to our long-range Calendar will aid
you in your planning. Thank you.
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to staff the
front desk of the region office. These
volunteers provide a friendly welcome to
people visiting the office, answer incoming
calls, and help with light clerical duties.
While front-desk volunteers traditionally
have worked from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on
a specific weekday, there is flexibility in
scheduling. For more information and/or to
express your interest, please contact Rev.
Kathryn Palen at (401) 522-9731
Office Supplies &Equipment Available
During a recent reorganization of the region
office’s work room, we discovered
miscellaneous office supplies (i.e., desk
trays, mailing labels, stationery) that we no
longer need. We also have several pieces of
equipment (i.e., fax machine, comb binding machine) that fall into the same category.
If your church office might be able to use any of the supplies/equipment, please feel free to
stop by the region office and take a look. The items will be available through October 3.
If you have questions, please contact Rev. Kathryn Palen at (401) 522-9731
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Free Dental ClinicSeptember 28-29
335R Prairie Ave., Providence
The Rhode Island Mission of Mercy free
dental health clinic is providing services
such as: fillings, tooth extractions, x-rays,
and small denture repairs.
The line for services opens at 5:00am and everyone is seen on a first come, first served
basis. Patients will be seen until the clinic reaches capacity. For more information
download the flyer in English and Spanish here or go to https://www.rimom.org/
AnnouncingMusic, Music, Music!Making Melody to the Lord
SPIRITUAL GROWTH RETREATSaturday, October 26, 2019
Central Baptist Church, Westerly
This fall’s Spiritual Growth Retreat will be focused around Ephesians 5:19-20: “. . . as you
sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody
to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all time and for everything in
the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Our keynote speaker, Minister Natasha Gordon, Ebenezer Baptist Church, will share the
Story of Gospel Music. Additional workshops will include: Tintinnabulation of the Bells,
Sacred Harp Singing, Setting Your Faith to Music, and Singing our Faith.
For more information, including a flyer to post in your church and registration materials,
click here.
Dinner, Death & Dialogue
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Friday, November 1 |6:30-8:30 p.m.
Canonicus’ Shaub Lodge
Talking about death is difficult for most people. Having that
conversation, however, can help us approach life in a fuller
and more faithful way.
Plan now to join others from our region for an evening of
talking about death over dinner. (Watch for more info in
next week’s Connections.)
Fall RetreatMeadowwood Conference Center
October 21, 2019 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
This retreat, led by Dr. David May, Professor
of New Testament and Director of the MAT
program at Central Baptist Theological
Seminary, will focus our attention on
preaching approaches to the gospel of
Matthew.
The event is open to all preachers – full-time, bi-vocational, supply, lay, students.
Cost: $25 of Minister Council members, $50 for non-members (includes lunch)
Continuing Education Units will be awarded upon completion.
To register: send payment to Rev. Dr. Cal Lord, 16 Elm Street, Westerly, RI 02891.
Consider Mental Health First Aid Training At a time when depression, anxiety, and suicide are on the rise, training for how to help
individuals with these and other mental-health challenges is available through our region.
Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour course that gives participants the tools to identify
when someone might be struggling with a mental-health or substance-use problem and to
connect them with appropriate support and resources. The training is open to any
interested adult.
The next opportunity to take the training in the region office will be from 8:00 a.m.-5:00
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p.m. on November 18. Details are provided in the
attached info sheet.
To register, please submit the attached form and a $25
registration fee by November 8. Registration will be limited to
12 participants.
Beginning this fall, we also will bring the training to different
parts of our region. If your congregation is interested in
sponsoring a training event in your community—for first
responders, care providers, a team from your congregation,
and/or others—please contact Rev. Kathryn Palen at
[email protected] or (401) 522-9731. A minimum of eight participants is required for each
training.
Join the 20/20 Team
You are invited to actively support thecooperative and collaborative work of our
American Baptist Churches in Rhode Island by
joining the 20/20 Team. As a member of the 20/20
team you join fellow American Baptists to give $20
on the 20th of every month to support the work of
the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island
through its regional ministries within our churches
and our shared ministries at Canonicus Camp and Conference Center.
To join the team, simply send an e-mail to [email protected] indicating your
participation and then send a check each month to: American Baptist Churches of Rhode
Island, 54 Exeter Road, Exeter, RI. Thank you for your support.
Region Staff With Our Churches
Sept 15 Mt Hope Community Baptist
Sept 15 Oaklawn Community
Sept 15 FBC Tiverton
Sept 21 Central, Westerly
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Sept 22 Calvary
Sept 22 Oaklawn Community
Sept 22 FBC Tiverton
Sept 29 Oaklawn Community
Oct 6 Bethany, Pawtucket
Oct 13 Summit
Oct 20 Berean
Nov 3 Bethany, Pawtucket
Nov 10 North Scituate Baptist
Dec 1 Bethany
Dec 8 Bethany
Dec 15 North Scituate
Dec 15 Bethany
Dec 22 Bethany
Pray for Our Churches in Pastoral TransitionBethany Free Baptist Church, Pawtucket
Calvary Baptist Church, Providence
Community Baptist Church, Newport
First Baptist Church, N. Kingstown
Georgiaville Baptist George, Smithfield
North Scituate Baptist Church, N. Scituate
Phillips Memorial Baptist Church, Cranston
Second Free Will Baptist Church, Providence
Summit Baptist Church, Coventry
Warwick Central Baptist Church
News from Our Partners in Ministry
25 Years Anniversary CelebrationSunday, October 20, 2019
Teen Challenge Rhode Island is preparing for our Annual Banquet and celebrating 25years of this amazing women’s home!
Through all the yesterdays we have walked beside the footsteps of each of “our ladies”
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with love, grace, humility, and God’s
inspiration. Unbreakable bonds have been
formed through love, respect, acceptance
and hope. Let’s wrap our arms around each
other, join hands, and walk on the path and
in the footsteps of all who have been part of
Teen Challenge Rhode Island. Come
celebrate with us as we keep marching
forward in God’s strength - rescuing and
changing lives. Thank you so much for your
continued support, we look forward to seeing
you there! Register online here or contact us
at 401-467-2970.
Woodbury Union Church Benefit Concert“To Benefit Their Rebuilding Fund”
Sunday, September 22, 2019 | 3:00 P.M.
St. Benedict’s Church
135 Beach Ave., Warwick, R.I.
Admission: At least one Non-Perishable Food Item which will go to St. Vincent de Paul
Food Pantry of St. Benedict’s, St. Kevin’s and Woodbury Union.
This benefit concert is being coordinated by Lincoln Smith of Lakewood Baptist Church.
Many of you will know of Lincoln’s leadership of the annual concert to benefit the Rhode
Island Food Bank hosted by Lakewood Baptist every Palm Sunday. A free will offering will
also be taken
(check payable to Woodbury Union Church and on the memo line write rebuilding fund)
Refreshments & fellowship following the concert.
Please download a flyer for posting in your church.
Available for donation:“Bible on CD” King James Version, one of the readers is James Earl Jones. If interested contact: Dorothy
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Shippee
News and Information from Our Churches
- Church News -
Church of the Master (15 Valley Street, Providence)
Community Breakfasts Resume
Saturday, September 14
After a busy summer of preparation and planning, Church of the Master looks forward to
the reopening of its free community breakfast on Saturday, September 14. This will be the
33rd year that Church of the Master has been serving the homeless, needy and lonely in
our area. From 150 to 200 guests enjoy a meal each Saturday. The church's food pantry
and clothing room will also be available.
We are so very grateful for all the amazing, compassionate volunteers who join us at
Church of the Master, including teams from our sister Baptist churches --Georgiaville,
North Scituate, Phillips Memorial and Warwick Central, as well as volunteers from
Barrington's St. Luke's Catholic Church and St. Andrews School. Also helping are
Adelphoi Masonic Lodge, as well as individuals and students fulfilling community service
requirements.
Pastor Falu will be offering a 12 step faith program for our guests following the breakfast
each Saturday.
For more information or to volunteer, please call Church of the Master at 861-5568 or
Joyce Kennedy at 353-1476.
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Lakewood Baptist Church
Lakewood Baptist Church recently held a “church shower” where members were
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encouraged to bring various paper, cleaning, and kitchen
supplies. The generous donations will help defray the
operating expenses of the congregation. Thank you,
Lakewood Baptist for this great idea and your generosity!
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Greenville Baptist ChurchTrip to Israel
In 2020 the Greenville Baptist Church will be celebrating our 200th Anniversary of ministry
in Rhode Island. There will be special events happening so keep watch so you will be able
to join us for some of these celebrations.
One thing you might like to start considering is a trip we are planning to Israel on a 10-day
Inspirational Tour. We will be traveling from June 30, 2020, until July 9, 2020, with Pilgrim
Tours. We are letting you know in advance so you can start planning if you would like to
join us.
To find out more, contact Greenville Baptist Church at 401-949-1134 or email Pilgrim Tours
at www.pilgrimtours.com/groups/greenvillebc2020.htm
- Church Events -
Wakefield Baptist Church (236 Main, Wakefield)
QPR - Suicide Prevention: Question, Persuade, Refer
Wednesday, September 18 | 11:00 am
Tuesday, September 24 | 6:30 pm
Thursday, September 26 | 10:00 am
QPR is an immediate response we may offer someone we suspect might be considering
suicide. The course, led by Rev. Clay Berry, will equip people to recognize the warning
signs of suicide, how to offer hope, get help, and save a life. QPR enables you to take
those next steps to connect that person with the help he or she needs and may be crying
out for. QPR is for everyone, a basic life-skill we want to learn for the sake of those we
love. The training lasts one and a half hours and will be offered on the following dates and
times. Pick one that suits you, invite a friend, and join us,
Wednesday, September 18 @ 11:00 AM
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Tuesday, September 24 @ 6:30 PM
Thursday, September 26 @ 10:00 AM
For more information or to register contact: Clay Berry, (401) 783-2472, [email protected]
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Olney Street Baptist Church (100 Olney Street, Providence)
Annual Fall Revival
Wednesday-Friday, September 18-20 | 7:00pm
Guest Revivalist: Reverend Herman Falu, Pastor, Church of the Master. Revival Theme:
“Revival Revisited for the Next Generation” – Revival Scripture: Micah 6:8. All are invited
to come and drink from the fountain.
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Baptist Church in Warren (407 Main, Warren)
Pasta Dinner
Saturday, September 21 | 6:00pm
On Saturday, September 21st at 6pm, the Baptist Church in Warren (407 Main St., Warren)
will be having a Pasta Dinner fundraiser, featuring baked pasta, meatballs, garlic bread,
garden salad, and dessert. Tickets are $12.00 per person and can be purchased from
members of our congregation, or from the church office from 9 am - 12 noon, Mon, Wed, or
Fri. (401-245-3669). Tickets will be sold at the door for $15.00
Proceeds will go to support Rev. Jeni Pedzinski’s mission work in Chiang Mai,
Thailand.www.baptistchurchinwarren.com
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Olney Street Baptist Church (100 Olney Street, Providence)
Annual Home-Coming Service
Sunday, September 22, 11:00 am
Guest Preacher: Reverend Jacquelyn Hill-Henderson of Mt. Jezreel Baptist Church, Upper
Marlboro, MD. Home-Coming Theme: “Stand Firm”
Scripture of the Day: II Thessalonians 2:13-15.
All are invited to join us in worship and remain for the Home-Coming Fellowship Dinner.
(Weather permitting this service will be held on the church lawn.)
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First Baptist Church in America (75 N Main Street, Providence)
Yale Whiffenpoofs in Concert
Sunday, September 22 | 2 pm
The Yale Whiffenpoofs, the world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group
founded in 1909, will sing in concert at The First Baptist Church in America on Sunday
September at 2 pm.
The “Whiffs” began as a senior quartet that met for weekly concerts at Mory’s Temple Bar,
the famous Yale tavern. Today, the group has become one of Yale’s most celebrated
traditions, with over a century of musical excellence, singing a mixture of old Yale tunes,
jazz standards, and other hits from across the decades, performing more than 200
concerts each year. Performance venues have included Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy
Center, the White House, the Rose Bowl, and Lincoln Center. Making numerous television
appearances, the Whiffenpoofs have also sung for multiple sitting Presidents of the United
States and have toured over twenty countries on six continents almost every year for the
last several years.
This is a family friendly event and there is no admission fee, however donations will be
graciously accepted. Download the flyer.
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Lakewood Baptist Church (255 Atlantic Ave., Warwick)
Flea Market, Bake Sale and Snack Bar
Saturday., Sept. 28 | 9 am- 2 pm
Proceeds from this event will benefit our 2020 Mission Trip. Table rentals are available for
$25. Contact Lincoln at 263-8245 or [email protected] Please download
attachedflyer for display at your church.
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First Baptist Church in America (75 North Main Street, Providence)
Sunday, September 29 |10:00 am
Sunday, November 10 |1:00 pm
Communicating with Compassion: How to Communicate with Grace When Emotions Run
High
Consultant Judy Kaye will lead this series of workshops on how to face down our own
fears with courage, and focus on teaching conversational tools to forge connections in
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challenging situations through humanity. Please join us for one or more of these sessions
and learn to how to have meaningful conversations about difficult topics with people
who see the world differently.
There will be light refreshments. All are invited to join us for this important
conversation.
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Phenix Baptist Church (2 Fairview Ave., West Warwick)
Fall Yard/Clothing/Bake Sale
Saturday, October 5 | 8:00am-1:00pm
Join us for our Fall Yard and Clothing Sale and Bake Sale. Please download and print the
attached flyer to display in our church.
- Church Employment Opportunities -
First Baptist Church, BristolMusic Director
FBC Bristol seeks a gifted and experienced Music Director with strengths toward the
tracker organ, piano, and choral worship, who is also able to introduce and encourage
more experiential genres of worship, including praise and creative takes on hymnody.
Approximately 8 – 10 hours per week. $11,000 per year with pro-rated vacation. For more
information, please download the Job Description.
If interested, please send your resume to:
Pastor Jake McGuire
Email: [email protected]_____
Pleasant Street Baptist Church (37 Pleasant Street, Westerly, RI 02891)
Keyboard/Pianist Opening
Pleasant Street Baptist Church in Westerly, Rhode Island, is a small, warm, growing,
caring, and compassionate congregation where people gather together to discover a
deepening personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We are seeking a versatile musician to
help the church choir(s) expand the repertoire of both contemporary and traditional music.
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The candidate will be able to accompany the choir at weekly rehearsals, Sunday morning
worship services, and other special occasions.
Compensation is negotiable based on experience. Please e-mail your resume
[email protected]. If you have any questions, you may call the church office at
401-596-1923 Monday-Thursday 7:45am-11:45am or leave a message.
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Greenville Baptist ChurchChoir Director/Organist/Pianist
Greenville Baptist Church is looking for a choir director/organist/pianist. Choir rehearsals
are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm and Sunday mornings from 9:00-
9:30am. Church Service is Sunday from 10:00-11:00am. Annual salary is
$15,000-$16,000 commensurate with experience. Please contact the church office at
401-949-1134, and send current resume and references to: Greenville Baptist Church, 582
Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02917 [email protected]
Save the Date
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Contact Us
by calling the main number of our offices at Canonicus (401) 294-6318 and followthe simple prompts to ring any individual or office, or by calling an individual directly.
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Rev. Dr. Tom Wiles, Exec. Minister (401) 522-9733Rev. Kathryn Palen, Assoc. Exec. for ElderCare (401) 522-9731Nancy Faria, Financial Admin./Office Manager (401) 522-9730Kathy Black, Conferencing. (401) 522-9729Matt Black, Facilities Manager (401) 249-9315
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