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American Baptist Men of the Great Rivers RegionStrengthening men to change the world for Christ |
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Prayer Concern
Larry Stanton, one of our own GRR ABMen, and his wife Becky are Missionaries currently serving with IM partners Hungarian Baptist Aid and the Baptist Union of Hungary. They work with schools in the eastern region of the country – primary and elementary community schools in Téglás and a technical high school in Debrecen. natThe Stantons provide the students and staff with instruction and conversation practice in English and maintenance support. In addition to classroom responsibilities, Larry and Becky participate in school activities and are involved in Christian outreach. Their three daughters attend local schools, learning Hungarian and also teaching English as only children can. |
GRR ABMen MinistriesDisaster Relief
Since our restart in 2004, when we brought out of "moth balls" the 18-wheeler that had been dedicated and put into service in 1996, this ministry has involved 998 volunteers at 731 sites for 366.5 days in 71 communities. Some 19,779.5 volunteer hours of free labor were given to help clean up from floods, ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes. To learn more about how you can participate, contact Van Peters at 309-212-8797. Work Project at Judson University
We are asking the Great River Region Churches to help support our American Baptist University, Judson University. The Baptist Men have been doing work projects for many years at Judson. The relationship and the commitment to each other continues to flourish. Please consider coming and helping the Baptist men June 2-5 or bring your family on June 5. There is something for everyone. There are a variety of projects that need no experience and there are specific needs of tradespeople or expertise in those trades (see below). Besides helping Judson complete some important projects, there will be fellowship, comradery, and an opportunity to learn about the University. Judson University was established by The American Baptist in 1963. This American Baptist University provides a great Christian education for students from 43 states and 28 countries. This is our chance to support Judson and help facilitate building and construction needs that they have. Needs for the Work Week June 2-5Exterior Work:
Interior Work:
If you are a tradesperson or have expertise in a trade listed above, please consider coming a day/ two/ or all 4 days. It would be a great opportunity to bring your son for the first 3 days or your family for Family Day, June 5. Consider committing to come to support and help Judson complete much needed projects. Pastors, bring a group of 1 to 20. Housing and food provided by Judson University. Contact us to get your spot on the team.
National ABMen MinistriesNew Commandment Men's Ministry
New Commandment Men's Ministry is for your home church as you minister to Care Receivers (elderly, widowed and single parents) in your congregation. Teams of 3 or 4 Care Givers are formed for each Care Receiver. All of the teams meet one Saturday a month for breakfast, prayer, Bible study and then go out into the homes of their Care Receivers to complete home repairs, yard work and numerous other projects that may need done around the home. Contact Terry Maurizio at 217-853-0651 or email gooutinjoy@hotmail.com for more information. Men's Prayer Breakfast
Most churches observe the Men's Prayer Breakfast (PDF) with a breakfast prepared by the men and boys of the church and a time of praying together as a whole or in groups. Some areas of our ministry combine with other churches, or observe an association-wide event. Contact Dean Edwards at 815-721-7791 for more information |