"Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries" (1 Corinthians 4:1)
ABCNYS 2024 Biennial October 11-12, 2024
Tabernacle Baptist Church, 13 Clark Place, Utica, NY
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 20, 2024 ($5 late fee per person after this date)
Online payment is available below or send a check payable to "ABCNYS" via ABCNYS, 3218 James, Syracuse, NY 13206
Tabernacle Baptist Church, 13 Clark Place, Utica, NY
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 20, 2024 ($5 late fee per person after this date)
Online payment is available below or send a check payable to "ABCNYS" via ABCNYS, 3218 James, Syracuse, NY 13206
An invitation from Lecia Rodriguez, President, ABCNYS Board of Mission
“Shepherds of God’s Mysteries”. In 1 Corinthians 4:1, Paul refers to something people cannot understand unless God reveals it to them. That’s how the best mysteries work, don’t they? Clues, hints, the occasional eyewitness - all leading to the reveal at the end.
Thankfully, we have the Holy Spirit to guide us as we discover/rediscover God’s mysteries. We will explore what might be understood as God’s mysteries through worship, speakers, and breakout sessions.
This is also a family reunion. We will get to meet the new members of our family, catch up and reminisce with family we only see every two years, and eat delicious food! It is always a time of refreshment and blessing for everyone. Can’t wait to see you!
“Shepherds of God’s Mysteries”. In 1 Corinthians 4:1, Paul refers to something people cannot understand unless God reveals it to them. That’s how the best mysteries work, don’t they? Clues, hints, the occasional eyewitness - all leading to the reveal at the end.
Thankfully, we have the Holy Spirit to guide us as we discover/rediscover God’s mysteries. We will explore what might be understood as God’s mysteries through worship, speakers, and breakout sessions.
This is also a family reunion. We will get to meet the new members of our family, catch up and reminisce with family we only see every two years, and eat delicious food! It is always a time of refreshment and blessing for everyone. Can’t wait to see you!
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Pre-Biennial
Community Service
“Hope House has served the homeless and needy individuals in Utica, New York since 1992. A local priest saw need in his neighborhood and decided to take the initiative and seek a solution to a resonating problem in the community. Hope House began serving just over 7,000 meals a year and has evolved to serving over 90,000 meals per year. These are numbers that truly demonstrate the drive and commitment to improve the community. Hope House has had and has shown no declension over the course of 22 years.” (www.hopehouseutica.org)
Two Groups of five volunteers each will have an opportunity to partner with Hope House staff to prepare and serve the evening meal on Friday, October 11, prior to the start of the Biennial.
Group One (five volunteers): Making the Friday Evening Meal 12:30-3:30pm
Group Two (five volunteers): Preparing, Serving, and Cleanup 3:30-5:30pm
TO BE PART OF THIS PRE-EVENT OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THIS FORM AND SEND TO THE REGION OFFICE ASAP. LIMITED OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE, SO APPLY EARLY!
Community Service
“Hope House has served the homeless and needy individuals in Utica, New York since 1992. A local priest saw need in his neighborhood and decided to take the initiative and seek a solution to a resonating problem in the community. Hope House began serving just over 7,000 meals a year and has evolved to serving over 90,000 meals per year. These are numbers that truly demonstrate the drive and commitment to improve the community. Hope House has had and has shown no declension over the course of 22 years.” (www.hopehouseutica.org)
Two Groups of five volunteers each will have an opportunity to partner with Hope House staff to prepare and serve the evening meal on Friday, October 11, prior to the start of the Biennial.
Group One (five volunteers): Making the Friday Evening Meal 12:30-3:30pm
Group Two (five volunteers): Preparing, Serving, and Cleanup 3:30-5:30pm
TO BE PART OF THIS PRE-EVENT OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THIS FORM AND SEND TO THE REGION OFFICE ASAP. LIMITED OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE, SO APPLY EARLY!
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Rev Dr. Jim Kelsey
Executive Minister
ABC of New York State
Rev. Dr. Patricia Hernandez
Associate General Secretary,
ABCUSA
Christine Lafferty
ABC Global Servant in Nicaragua
International Ministries
Rev. Dr. Christine Roush
Chief Executive Officer
American Baptist Foundation
Executive Minister
ABC of New York State
Rev. Dr. Patricia Hernandez
Associate General Secretary,
ABCUSA
Christine Lafferty
ABC Global Servant in Nicaragua
International Ministries
Rev. Dr. Christine Roush
Chief Executive Officer
American Baptist Foundation
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, October 11th
9:00 AM—5:30 PM Pre-Biennial Service Opportunity*
(Limited to 10 persons)
3:00PM Registration/Exhibits/
Bookstore
7:00PM Opening Session/ Worship
9:00PM Ice Cream Social
& Fellowship
Saturday, October 12th
8:00AM Registration/Exhibits/
Bookstore
9:00AM Morning Session/Worship
10:45AM Breakout Sessions
12:00PM Lunch
1:15PM Business Meeting
2:00PM Breakout Sessions
3:15PM Closing Session/Worship
NOTE: Three offerings will be taken at the Biennial--
Friday evening: Region Ministry
Saturday Morning:: Ministry of Christine Lafferty/Nicaragua
Saturday Afternoon: Hope House, Utica NY
Friday, October 11th
9:00 AM—5:30 PM Pre-Biennial Service Opportunity*
(Limited to 10 persons)
3:00PM Registration/Exhibits/
Bookstore
7:00PM Opening Session/ Worship
9:00PM Ice Cream Social
& Fellowship
Saturday, October 12th
8:00AM Registration/Exhibits/
Bookstore
9:00AM Morning Session/Worship
10:45AM Breakout Sessions
12:00PM Lunch
1:15PM Business Meeting
2:00PM Breakout Sessions
3:15PM Closing Session/Worship
NOTE: Three offerings will be taken at the Biennial--
Friday evening: Region Ministry
Saturday Morning:: Ministry of Christine Lafferty/Nicaragua
Saturday Afternoon: Hope House, Utica NY
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2024 Biennial Planning Committee
Rev. Dr. Leon Runner, ABCNYS Vice President, Chairperson
Rev. Heidi Butler, Eastwood Baptist (Syracuse)
Rev. William Stoklosa, FBC Hamilton
Pastor Lillian Cabral, FBC Central Square
Steve Davie, Lay Leader, Village Baptist, Ft. Edward/Moderator, Adirondack Association
Dr. James Kelsey, Executive Minister, staff
Mary Schwarz, Administrative Assistant, staff
2024 Biennial Planning Committee
Rev. Dr. Leon Runner, ABCNYS Vice President, Chairperson
Rev. Heidi Butler, Eastwood Baptist (Syracuse)
Rev. William Stoklosa, FBC Hamilton
Pastor Lillian Cabral, FBC Central Square
Steve Davie, Lay Leader, Village Baptist, Ft. Edward/Moderator, Adirondack Association
Dr. James Kelsey, Executive Minister, staff
Mary Schwarz, Administrative Assistant, staff