| April 2024 I pray that everyone had a blessed Easter celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Spring has sprung and lots of exciting things are happening across the Great Rivers Region. On Tuesday, April 23, many GRR leaders will gather with ABC of Michigan, ABC of Ohio, and ABC of Indiana/Kentucky in Cedar Lake, Indiana for the Great Lakes Leadership 3-Day Retreat. After two years of planning, all 4 executive ministers are excited to offer creative worship, joyful comedy, and seminars of value to re-energize ministries and congregations for leading others to Christ in this challenging time for the church. It is my prayer that you will be blessed and that all 4 regions can continue to partner together in the future. It is all my joy to share with you that Associate Executive Minister, Rob Kirbach, completed his Doctor of Ministry degree through Palmer Seminary. Rob defended his dissertation and passed with distinction. The region is so blessed to have Rob on staff as he shares his gifts across the region. Next time you see him, congratulate Dr. Kirbach! The region has also been blessed with new babies of the past several months! It’s so exciting to share the good news when one of our pastors welcomes new children into their families. It truly is a time to celebrate and gives us great hope for a better tomorrow! The region staff have also been engaged in many installations, ordination councils, and ordination services. Pictures will be forthcoming! The region covenant draft is still being shared with pastors and churches. Remember, this is a DRAFT. The current/former covenant is 4 pages long and was written in 1986. It was used as a template to create the current one along with input from those who attended the Zoom Meetings last fall. The current feedback being gleaned is valued and appreciated. The board wants this to truly reflect who we are a region and as a part of the American Baptist family. The subcommittee is currently working to clarify words for intention. Thank you for sharing and please be patient as it continues to be reworked in other draft forms. God is good! All the time! It is my joy to be your Executive Minister as we together, partner with Jesus Christ, to transform the world! Patty King Bilyeu |
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A word from Executive Minister, Rev. Patty King Bilyeu
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