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Weekly News Notes
Each week we send out an email of First Baptist News Notes. If you wish to be added to the distribution list, send an email. Here are the notes for this week:
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2009 St. Luke's Day Service
Dr. Gerri Frager was the guest speaker for our annual St. Luke's Day Service on October 18th. Pictures are available.
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Church Meeting - October 4
At a well attended luncheon and meeting on Sunday, October 4th, ably chaired by David Morse, the congregation received several updates from various Church leaders.
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Induction Service  First Baptist Church Halifax inducted Rev. Renée Clark as Associate Minister: CE on Sunday, September 27th. The Guest Preacher was Rev. Dr. Harry Gardner, President of Acadia Divinity College. The Exchange of Commitments was led by Ann Taylor, vice Moderator of the Halifax Region United Baptist Association and members and clergy from Association Churches attended.
Celebrating 60 Years of CE Leadership
Sunday, June 21st, 2009 was a day of celebration as First Baptist marked 60 years of Christian Education Leadership
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Citizenship for Alemayehu Family
Congratulations to the Alemayehu’s. This is the Ethiopian refugee family brought by First Baptist Church to Canada from a camp in Kenya six years ago.
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Brunswick St. Pictures
Thanks to Doug Eisner we have these pictures of the good work of our volunteers at the Brunswick St. Mission during the month of May:
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24 May 2009 CE Celebration
On May 24, 2009, there was a wonderful celebration of the work of Christian Education as we welcomed those who had joined First Baptist 50 years ago, as well as some who have been members for over 70 years. Here are some pictures
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Artist in Residence Appointed
Karen Bassett, a Halifax artist, writer, director, and improvisational comedian, has been appointed as the second Artist in Residence at First Baptist Church Halifax.
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ABF Gathers in Amherst
ABF Conference
The Atlantic Baptist Fellowship and First Baptist Church, Amherst, NS co-hosted a weekend celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the Baptist Movement and the 200th Anniversary of First Baptist Church, Amherst in Amherst on September 25-27, 2009.
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2009 Convention Report First Baptist Church Halifax sent delegates to the 2009 Assembly of the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches. Here is a report by Deacon David Dexter.
Convention Incorporation Update
A committee of our local Baptist Association, Halifax Region United Baptist Association (HRUBA) through which we belong to the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches (CABC) has submitted recommendations to CABC regarding the proposed incorporation of CABC in the current round of consultations. The details of the submission can be found here.
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ABF Conference
The Atlantic Baptist Fellowship and First Baptist Church, Amherst, NS co-hosted a weekend celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the Baptist Movement and the 200th Anniversary of First Baptist Church, Amherst in Amherst on September 25-27, 2009.
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ABF News First Baptist is a member of the Atlantic Baptist Fellowship, an organization of Baptist Churches and individuals formed in 1971 to enhance cooperation around issues like local church autonomy, ecumenism, ordination of women and traditional Baptist freedom around the interpretation of scripture. You can learn more about the ABF from their website and even read the latest edition of the ABF Bulletin.
Alliance of Baptists News The Alliance of Baptists is a movement of progressive Christians--individuals and congregations--seeking to respond to the continuing call of God in a rapidly changing world. The Alliance offers a clear voice for Christian freedom, distinctively Baptist and intentionally ecumenical in an interfaith world. Rev. John E. Boyd is a member of the Alliance Board of Directors. Find out the latest News here.
New Baptist Covenant
Find out more about the New Baptist Covenant and watch videos of the speakers!
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Associated Baptist Press The Associated Baptist Press is an excellent source of news and opinions on Baptist life in North America. It has a strong American slant, of course, but includes stories that have relevance to us in Canada.
Convention News For the latest news from the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches click here.
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Ekklesia News Ekklesia is a comprehensive site for religious news from around the world. It is based in London, England and offers a unique and progressive perspective. Check it out!
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