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,
    â€œLet us go to the house of the Lord.”  Psalm 122:1

Hosted at Gibbon Baptist Church

 

 

 

705 Court Street
Gibbon, NE 68840

(308) 468-5323

https://gibbonbaptist.org/

 

 

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Keynote Speaker Rev. Nolan Hayes

I am blessed to be serving as the pastor of First Baptist Church in Beatrice, Nebraska since January of 2017. My path to ministry began on July 1st, 2002, when I accepted Christ and committed to living a life devoted to God. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Religion from Northwestern College (IA) in 2008 and received my Master of Divinity from Sioux Falls Seminary (SD) in 2016.  Prior to becoming a pastor, I had a variety of jobs including Youthworks Inc. as a coordinator for short-term missions, a group home parent in Georgia, and coordinator for after-school programs in Georgia and South Dakota.  I met my wife in college while working together in campus ministry and while leading short-term mission trips together. We have been married for 15 years and have 5 children: Asher (10), Lydia (9), Ezra (6), Josiah (4), and Levi (1). We are also guardians to our niece, Azie (18).  I enjoy playing disc golf, games of strategy, Nebraska football, and watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with my kids.

SCHEDULE

Friday, October 4

REVEL

4:00                        Registration and Exhibit area open. Fellowship spaces.

6:00                        Roast Beef Buffet Dinner catered by Olivers only $7.00 per person! 

7:00                        Sanctuary open

7:15                        Evening Worship: Revel

Welcome

Call to Worship and Opening Song

Introduction of New Churches and New Pastors and New Ordinations

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23

Hornberger Volunteer of the Year Award

Psalm of Praise: Psalm 33:1-5, 20-22

Stand and greet one another to share a good thing God is doing in your church (5min)

  • Share responses to what others heard

Ministry Highlights

  • ABWomen-Susan Howell
  • ABMen-Brad Pope
  • Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center-Bev Pacas
  • Region Year in Review-Staff

 Musical Worship led by Gibbon Baptist Church Praise Team

Prayer

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14

Message: United in Christ–Greg Mamula

Song of Reflection

Benediction and Closing Song    

 

Saturday, October 5

REVEAL

9:00        Morning Worship

Welcome

Call to Worship and Opening Hymn

 Ministry Partners

  • Judson Press-Rachael Lawrence
  • IM-Jeni Pedzinski
  • Central Seminary-Janet Pace
  • ABHMS-Ben Sullivan

Hymn

Introduce FBC Scottsbluff as host for the 2025 Region Convention

Devotion: Rev. Charlie Bagley

9:45        Business Session
Welcome and call to order by President Craig Erickson
Approval of Minutes from the 2023 Region Convention at Sunset Hills
Financial Reports—Bob Fairchild
ABWomen-Susan Howell
ABMen-Brad Pope
MMCCC-Bev Pacas
ABCUSA General Board-Orin Clinger
Nominating Report—election of new Leadership Team Members
Region Update- Executive Minister Greg Mamula
Adjourn with Prayer-Board Chaplain Steve Wisthoff

10:20   — Break —

10:30 Workshop 1

                Recovery Groups—FBC Beatrice
                Operation Christmas Chile—FBC Norfolk and Jon Mayo
                Global Mission Engagement—Jeni Pedzinski
                Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center—Bev Pacas

11:45 Lunch Break 
            Brisket Buffet Catered by Olivers is only $7.00 per person!

12:30 Workshop 2

                Advent Worship Planning—Bob Myers
                Kodiak Baptist Mission—Jane Gangwish
                United Mission and Mission Giving Forms—Sue Gammel
                Faithful Citizenship Recap—Greg Mamula and Aaron Sprock

1:30  Closing Worship

                Welcome

                Call to Worship

                Ministry Partners

  • American Baptist Homes of Midwest
  • Historical Society
  • Partner 3
  • Partner 4

                Worship Sequence: Praise Team

                Mission Summit 2025

  • Video
  • Dedication of LAC
  • Pastor + 10 campaign

Commissioning of Region Missionaries

Scripture Reading

Second Baptist Church Choir

                Keynote Speaker: Nolan Hayes

Song of Reflection

Communion

Challenge and 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

Register as a Participant by printing and mailing in this registration form. Please make checks payable to ABC NE  11244 Blondo St., Omaha, NE 68164

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