"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
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! Please be prepared to pay at the door ($45).
Meals may not be available for the late registrants. Please inquire.
Tabernacle Baptist Church, 13 Clark Place, Utica, NY
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! Please be prepared to pay at the door ($45).
Meals may not be available for the late registrants. Please inquire.
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!
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
NOTICE OF DELEGATE NUMBERS PER CONGREGATION:
Each member church exceeding thirteen (13) resident members as reported in the last ABC/NYS annual may have as delegates for ABC/NYS meetings the pastor and one (1) other person plus an additional delegate for each full one hundred (100) resident members, provided, however, that the congregation is also reported as contributing to the basic mission program of the American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A. (ABC/NYS Bylaws Article III. Section 3.6)
HOTEL INFORMATION:
To access the list of hotels, click here.
Each member church exceeding thirteen (13) resident members as reported in the last ABC/NYS annual may have as delegates for ABC/NYS meetings the pastor and one (1) other person plus an additional delegate for each full one hundred (100) resident members, provided, however, that the congregation is also reported as contributing to the basic mission program of the American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A. (ABC/NYS Bylaws Article III. Section 3.6)
HOTEL INFORMATION:
To access the list of hotels, click here.
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