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Greene County Food Pantry

 

Pastor Cristy Wise southwest GPS volunteered at the Greene County food bank at the fairgrounds in Waynesburg. Helping hands prepare boxes on Wednesday then distribute them on the 4th Thursday of each month. More volunteers are always welcome and needed! It's a privilege to be the hands and feet of Jesus and to encourage those driving through. There are many opportunities to pray with those having a tough day. Pastor Jim Carpenter of WWJD volunteers, as do some of his church members.

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 3/24/2022
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Welcome, Pastor Ken!

 

Members of the Lower Providence Baptist Church gathered for the Installation Service for their new pastor Ken Webster. It was a joyful celebration with Moderator Mary Buler offering words of welcome, Rev. Rob French reading scripture, Rev. Robert DaValt delivering the message, and Rev. Eric Kraihanzel charging both Pastor Ken and the Congregation.

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 3/23/2022
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Believers Baptism VI

 

So great to see Pastor Kelly Legg, Pastor David Klock, and Pastor Greg Kabakjian performing baptisms at West Shore Baptist Church. (Pastor Dave baptized his daughter!) Such a wonderful and awesome celebration. Thanks be to God!

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 3/21/2022
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Welcome Pastor Trey

 

Rev. Trey DuPont was recently installed as the Senior Pastor of Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Harrisburg. Hundreds of people came out to celebrate with and pray for Pastor Trey and his family, including 5 clergy from the Harrisburg Association. The service was marked by tremendous music ministry, words from ministers throughout the region, and touching testimonies from students whom Pastor Trey served in his years as the youth minister at Greater Zion.
Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 3/21/2022
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A Busy Busy Pastor

 

Rev. Dr. Corey Fields wears many hats ---

  • Lead pastor at the Calvary Baptist Church in Newark, DE
  • Member of the ABCOPAD Vision Team
  • Member of ABHMS' Board of Directors
  • Contributing author at
    • The Christian Citizen
    • Baptist News Global
    • Good Faith Media
  • also plays the guitar and once bowled a perfect 300 game!
Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 3/21/2022
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Terrific Techies

 

Josh Kagi (Royersford Baptist Church) is one of dozens of super techs across our region; they've been critical in helping local churches broadcast weekly worship services through the recent years of covid-19 restrictions. Josh has done a masterful job upgrading the technology at the church including a new soundboard, two new flat screens, Mevo Cameras, and more.

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 3/21/2022
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Pete O'Wilson

 

Meeting with his LLC group, Pete Wilson arrived ... ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Erin go brách!

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 3/21/2022
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Meeting John Wycliffe

 

Pastors of the Bradford-Abington Association LLC gathered at the Gillett Baptist Church. The group read a biography of John Wycliffe. It was inspiring to learn more about this courageous leader of the faith who, despite enormous adversity, remained true to God and God’s Word.

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 3/21/2022
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Exploring Ezra

 

Facilitator Leigh Taylor did a great job blending scripture reading, interactive questions, and lively discussion as an adult class at Springfield Baptist Church studied the Book of Ezra and the rebuilding of the Temple.

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 3/21/2022
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Church Unique

 

Rev. David Brunner was busy with a Vision Team meeting at Springfield Baptist Church, using Church Unique and the Auxano material to guide Springfield through the vision process. For those of you who have been through a vision process with ABCOPAD and Dr. Jeff Johnson, you will recognize Mission Man / Joe Grow !

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 3/21/2022
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International Women's Day 2022

 

Celebrating International Women's Day [March 8] .... ABCOPAD honors Women in Ministry and grateful for those who are serving as pastors across our region.

 

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 3/8/2022
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Kindness Counts

 

At Woodlawn Baptist Church in Aliquippa, one of many fun things Pastor Howard Irwin is doing is an online breakfast with the kids of the church. Pastor Howard stops by the homes of around twenty children dropping off a sack breakfast. The kids then meet on Zoom for a "Kindness Counts" gathering to share breakfast with Pastor Howard, have a Bible lesson, and spend time together. What a GREAT idea. Pastor Howard has been quite intentional in developing  innovative ways in which the church uses both face-to-face and digital gatherings to minister in the community.

Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 3/5/2022
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