The 2024 ABCNYS REGION OFFERING
Our Executive Minister Dr. James Kelsey shares a reflection on Hebrews 13:16 and the 2024 Region Offering's important role in making our Regional ministries possible!

Our video highlights why ABCNYS helps our churches serve and thrive, and how your financial support creates these opportunities for regional ministry to flourish among our 267 sister churches across upstate New York!

An mp4 downloadable version is available by clicking the button below or share the video from our YouTube channel! This video can be shared in your worship service, on your church's social media, etc.!
A great one-minute video to share with your church on Sunday morning, to add to your church's social media and to help your congregants understand why supporting ABCNYS matters!
Region Offering 2024
Goal: $25,000

During 2023, we budgeted $25,000
and received $27,583!
Thank you!

Help us reach our 2024 goal!

​To give now: 
Click the GOLD donate button below to make a one-time donation (designate "Region Offering" on the dropdown menu) or better yet, consider becoming a monthly donor to the Region through our PayPal portal!
Click the gold donate button.
  • Option 1:  Donate with PayPal - add a “note” for your gift designation.
  • Option 2:  Donate with a Debit or Credit Card - notate above the "Donate with a debit or credit card" your gift designation.
Thank you!

Videos & Bulletin Inserts

VIDEOS TO SHARE IN WORSHIP & ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

We offer FIVE videos for the 2024 Region Offering, which can be streamed from our YouTube RO2024 Playlist (http://tinyurl.com/2wedsv3m) or downloaded as mp4 files from our Dropbox folder:  https://t.ly/jEytv 

BULLETIN INSERTS TO SHARE WITH YOUR CHURCHES:

​Please share these bulletin inserts​ (PDF format) with your church!  We have a general overview of the Region Offering, great to use any Sunday and then four additional inserts speak to the experiences that ABCNYS staff help local churches "to share and to do good" for the glory of God!

ABCNYS REGION
OFFERING 2024
In the Epistle to the Hebrews, we read:
    ”Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.“   —Hebrews 13:16
 
The Epistle to the Hebrews speaks of the Christian believer’s call “to do good and to share what you have”. American Baptists do this work first through the life of the local church, yet we know that we can do more when we collaborate with our fellow churches.

Together, when we share our resources, we do good through the Regional ministry of American Baptist Churches of New York State. Your church’s support of ABCNYS creates ministry opportunities and supports what would not happen otherwise!
  • Our Region provides support to churches in pastoral transition and opportunities for church leaders to learn new skills and navigate difficult challenges.
  • ABCNYS facilitates a growing Lay Study Program to help inform and develop lay leaders and potential local church pastors.
  • Each year, our Youth Convention welcomes over 120 youth from our churches.
  • Weekly, ABCNYS staff are on the road, the phone or ZOOM visiting and encouraging our churches and Associations, thanks to the funds we receive through the ABCNYS Region Offering.

Thank you for sharing so all of us can do good for the glory of God!
​Promotional Ideas:
  • Download and use the bulletin inserts, promotional videos and Powerpoint for your worship services or social media/website!  
  • Has someone in your church participated in the Lay Study Program, attended the American Baptist Youth convention or participated in a training event?  Have them share their experience during worship!​
  • How has your church joined in shared mission?  Did any of your members go on a Region-sponsored mission trip?  Have them share their experiences!  
  • Would you like someone to present to your church on any of the Region ministries?  Contact the Region office at 315.863.7148 or [email protected].  
  • ​Or do your own thing - Be creative!  Think outside the box!  Share the Region’s story!
2024 Region Offering Bulletin Theme Overview
File Size: 395 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
2024 Region Offering The Good You Are Doing for Our Future
File Size: 432 kb
File Type: pdf
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2024 Region Offering The Good You Are Doing for Our Present
File Size: 404 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
2024 Region Offering The Good You Are Doing for Our Youth
File Size: 92 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
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