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ABC/Ohio Church Leadership Conference May 1

For worship leaders, pastors and anyone who wishes to get more from worship - this is the conference for you! The 2010 ABC/Ohio Church Leadership Conference takes place on Saturday, May 1 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Our theme is "Reinventing Worship" and features conference leader Rev. Brad Berglund. Rev. Berglund has been a pastor, church musician and worship leader for over twenty-five years. He will bring his experience in leadership, spiritual growth and creative expression in a worship setting to the conference. Download a registration form HERE. The registration form also includes a full conference brochure highlighting the conference. Build interest with your congregation using our BULLETIN INSERTS or by printing and posting the CONFERENCE POSTER.

Global Day of Prayer for Burma Banquet

The Global Day of Prayer for Burma Banquet at The First Baptist Church of Massillon will be held on Saturday, March 13 at 6PM. Banquet tickets are required in advance and are $8 each (download reservation form here). The ministry that Duane and Marcia Binkley have been called to at this time within our ABC family is directly related to the tragic outcome of an unjust government in Burma. We want to pray for justice for oppressed peoples and God's help for the Burmese people, especially for the Karen Burmese.

Ohio Golf Classic April 30

Northern Seminary will host the inaugural Ohio Golf Classic on April 30 at the Mill Creek Golf Club in Ostrander, Ohio. ABC Ohio is excited to partner with Northern in this great event. For more information, go to www.seminary.edu/golf.

National Pastors Renewal Conference May 24 to 27

"Fanning the Flame" A National Pastors Renewal Conference will be held at the American Baptist Assembly Green Lake Conference Center in Wisconsin from May 24 to 27, 2010. This is a great opportunity for professional church leaders to meet other colleagues in ministry and nurture peer relationships. In addition, church leaders will be able to worship together and experience spiritual nourishment in a continuing education experience. Registration is on a first come-first served basis. You may download a brochure and registration form HERE.

Haiti Relief Work Updates

American Baptist International Ministries (IM) missionaries have responded to the immediate medical needs resulting from the January 12 Haiti earthquake. Dr. Steve James, IM missionary in Haiti, and Kristy Engel, IM missionary in the Dominican Republic, have created response teams and ministered to earthquake victims in Christianville and Port-au-Prince. Provide an overview for your congregation of IM’s response to the earthquake by printing the PDF Haiti Information Flyer. You may also share details with your congregation of Steve’s trip to the Haiti Health Ministries Christianville Clinic by printing the PDF Bulletin Insert. Donations may be made on the IM website: http://www.internationalministries.org/items/80 (read on for more donation avenues). A new tax relief law allows contributors giving to this relief, until February 28th, to take a tax deduction on 2009 tax returns.