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Body Builder
March 15, 2023
Mid-American Baptist Churches of Iowa and Minnesota
strive to work together to build up the Body of Christ.
MABC Region News:
World day of prayer 2023 at First Baptist Church, Malvern, IA - a program put on by Rev Shirley Albert, Pat Boydston, Lily Campbell, Janie O'Tool, and Sandy Belt. Helpful hand by Bob Boydston.
Four women from the Methodist church attended.
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I am attaching some pictures of our Baptisms and Ministry Fair held Sunday, February 26.
We had 4 people get baptized and become members.
Left to right Pastor Rob, Marjean, Laura, Jessica, and Joe.
After worship we had a Ministry Fair so everyone could see all the things each ministry team does throughout the year and encourage them to sign up to volunteer on one of the teams or events.
We also served hot dogs, nachos, lemonade and funnel cakes, just like the county fair. We also had a Jelly Bean Guess and other fun things. Our winner of the Jelly Bean Guess, Rita Hoeksema, was very expressive after the announcement as captured by Pastor Rob.
There was 330 and she guessed 329. It was a great success.
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An invitation to all:
Lenten Taizé Service
Sunday, April 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Begin your journey through Holy Week by attending a Taizé service at
First Baptist Church Waterloo, Sunday, April 2nd at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary led
by Rev. Carol Teare and a string ensemble.
A Taizé worship service involves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, a
period of silence, candlelight, and liturgical readings. There is no preaching.
The prayers consist of short chants, repeated again.
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Pastor Charles Gill is one of the keynote speakers at the event!
All are invited to attend.
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Farmers Daughters Quilts link can be found HERE
Registration Form can be printed HERE
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The request for the ABCUSA Annual Report was sent out last weekend.
Please be on the lookout for a large white envelope sent to the church.
The deadline to return completed forms to the region office is April 15, 2023.
Thank you in advance.
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Saturday, April 22, 2023 -
10 am to Noon via Zoom.
A link will be sent out in April.
Board reports will be due two weeks
prior to the meeting.
Please send them to the Region office
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What's your church up to these days?
MABC ABWM Upcoming Events:
Iowa East Spring Rally - April 15, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lake Camp
Iowa West Spring Rally - April 14@ FBC Fort Dodge
The application can be found HERE
Women's History Month Gatherings 2023
 During Women’s History month, ABWM curates a gathering every Monday during March. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating Women’s History Month!
- Monday, March 20, 2023, at 12:00-12:30 PM Eastern Time
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- Monday, March 27, 2023, at 12:00-12:30 PM Eastern Time
Domestic Violence Workshop & Certification
 Saturday, April 29, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM EDT
Virtually and Detroit, Michigan
American Baptist Women’s Ministries is partnering with Safe Haven Ministries for Domestic Violence Prevention and Education virtual training. This training will enable clergy, church leaders, community groups, and domestic violence educators to come together in a safe and intentional manner to learn ways to support and aid those in their communities that are suffering from Domestic Violence. Participants will gain knowledge, insight, and skills useful in addressing and preventing domestic violence.
Click here for more details.
2023 Women and Girls Conference
Shalom Retreat
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