Area II Churches of the American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region (American Baptists of Illinois and Missouri) are invited to Central Baptist Church (501 S. Fourth Street) of Springfield, Illinois for the Annual Gathering of Great Rivers Region Area II Churches on March 14, 2010. This year’s team is “Thy Kingdom Come” (Matthew 6:10). Our keynote speaker is Dr. Alister Brown, President of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard, Illinois. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m.
The Area II Gathering provides an important opportunity for worship, relationships and encouragement. There will be displays, workshops, a fine catered dinner and a brief business meeting that will include the election of Area Officers (including Pastor Ivan as Area II Vice Moderator), and representatives to the Regional Board. Two free-will offerings will be received for Lake Springfield Baptist Camp and Costa Rica Baptist Federation Scholarships.
On behalf of the Rev. Sue Metcalf, the Area II Moderator, and Senior Minister, the Rev. Dr. Reg Mills and all of the staff of our host church, I invite you to register and participate in the Area Gathering. It will be a good day.
Sincerely,
The Rev. Dr. John Wm. Grisham
Associate Minister for Area II Churches
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