Revel and Reveal
We are delighted to invite you to participate in the upcoming American Baptist Churches of Nebraska State Convention, themed “Revel and Reveal.” This exciting event will occur at Gibbon Baptist Church on October 4-5, 2024.
The convention promises to be a dynamic gathering of pastors, church leaders, and members from across Nebraska. As a participant, you will have a unique and valuable opportunity to connect your local church ministry and mission work with your sister congregations in Nebraska. This year’s theme, “Revel and Reveal,” focuses on celebrating our faith and uncovering new ways to serve and grow within our communities.
“I rejoiced with those who said to me,
āLet us go to the house of the Lord.ā Psalm 122:1
Hosted at Gibbon Baptist Church
705 Court Street
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-5323
https://gibbonbaptist.org/
Keynote Speaker Rev. Nolan Hayes
Rev. Nolan Hayes is the Pastor of First Baptist Church, Beatrice, Nebraska. He and his wife Amanda are the parents of five wonderful children. He has served multiple times as the camp pastor to junior camp and family camp at the Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center. Nolan’s ministry at FBC Beatrice has grown by the grace of God.
SCHEDULE
Friday, October 4
REVEL
Pre-Conference Activities
Welcome and Fellowship
Exhibit Area Open
Meal
Evening Worship
Welcome: Gibbon Baptist Church and President Craig Erickson
Worship
Introduction of new Pastors
Hornberger Volunteer of the Year Award
Mission Partners
Introduction of Saturday morning workshop options
Musical Worship led by Gibbon Baptist Church
Devotion: Starry Starry Night–Rev. Dr. Greg Mamula
Closing Song
Celebration Cafe
Saturday, October 5
REVEAL
Morning Worship
Welcome
Ministry Partners
Worship
Speaker
Business Session
Welcome and call to order by President Craig Erickson
Approval of Minutes
Financial ReportsāBob Fairchild
ABWomen-Susan Howell
ABMen-Brad Pope
MMCCC-Bev Pacas
ABCUSA General Board-Orin Clinger
Nominating Reportāelection of new board members
Region Update-Executive Minister Greg Mamula
Adjourn with Prayer-Board Chaplain Steve Wisthoff
— Break —
Workshop Session 1
Workshop Session 2
Lunch
Workshop Session 3
Closing Worship
Ministry Partners
Worship
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Nolan Hayes
Communion
Benediction
La Quinta Inn and Suites
Kearney, NE
108 3RD AVENUE, Kearney, Nebraska 68845
The La Quinta Inn and Suites offers relaxing accommodations and great amenities like free WiFi, complimentary breakfast, an indoor pool and hot tub, and gym. You can also take advantage of the business center. Learn more by visiting this unique link for our event. CLICK HERE to book your discount room.
Or you can call 308.237.4400 to talk to a representative. Inform them that you are with American Baptist Churches of Nebraska.
$124.95 per night