TAG2022 BOOKLET
NEW PASTOR’S DAY 2022
We want to make sure that everyone has an updated copy of our TAG2022 Booklet. Please accept our apologies for not including the MABIT report (page 26) and two of the Fresh Expressions speakers (page 6). Click anywhere on the booklet and it will open the .pdf.
OUR ASSOCIATIONS
Adoniram Judson Baptist Association
The Rev. Dr. David Kilpatrick, Coordinator
C- (617) 799-0705, E-Mail: dklpat@umich.edu | Rev. Dr. Kilpatrick is also the Pastor of West Medford Baptist Church – West Medford
Rev. Dr. Esther Pearson, Association Liasion
epearson@tp-group.net and C- (978) 257-5725
Adoniram Judson Women’s Spring Celebration and Annual Meeting!
Saturday, May 21st 9 a.m.
First Baptist Church, 493 Main Street, Malden, MA
Parking is available behind the church. Please enter through the back door to the church.
The First Baptist Church in Malden will host this spring get-together and Annual Meeting on May 21st beginning at 9 a.m.
It will be wonderful to meet in person for our Annual Meeting this year!
*Meeting: Report from Board Members
*Program: Seafarer’s Friend – Ida MacRae, Executive Director, will share her experiences with this important organization that has served the crews of ships from all over the world since 1827. We will learn how churches can help these mariners with their spiritual needs as well as their practical needs. Hear about making “ditty bags” that are given to crew members, the need for knitted hats, and much more. Please check out their website at seafarersfriend.org for information and a video that explains the program.
*We will begin with registration, $5 per person, at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m. and the program will begin around 10:00 a.m. We ask that each church pay dues of $10 per year.
*Please bring ideas for craft nights and church fairs to share. If you have suggestions for programs and/or outreach ideas for The Judson Women’s organization, please share those too!
We hope you can attend this meeting on May 21st!
To let us know you are coming to this event, please call or e-mail Marilyn Glover at 781-322-5631
glovermarilyn46@gmail.com
- 9:30AM – Melinda’s Ordination Council Come see Melinda field questions from pastors and delegates of Judson churches. Ask some of your own. If you are a church member you could even get yourself appointed a delegate At First Parish, 1 Church Street, Wakefield, MA. Free.
- 6:00PM Chris Tomlin and Hillsong United Concert. Let’s enjoy some good spirit-filled music. We’ll meet at Oak Grove and head into Boston Garden together. $10 per person. RSVP by April 20.
RENTAL OFFICE SPACE – MELROSE, MA
Green Street Baptist Church has two connected unfurnished, ground level offices available (12’ x 15’ & 9’ x 12’). Each carpeted office is connected by a door and has a window and access to an internal hallway with convenient access to a restroom. We would prefer to rent to a religious or community service-related non-profit organization. Previous renter was a division of the Red Cross. Please contact Property Committee Chair, Dave Hamilton, at davidwardhamilton@comcast.net, or 978-609-7679 for further information.
Berkshire Baptist Association – The Rev. David Anderson, Moderator/Coordinator
C- (413) 652-4179, E-mail: d_anderson@mail.com
Rev. Anderson is also the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church – North Adams
Boston South West Association – The Rev. Dr. Moreen Hughes, Coordinator
C- (978) 430-5355, E-mail: mphug@msn.com
Rev. Dr. Hughes is also the Associate Pastor and Minister to Women and Families of Concord Baptist Church in Milton
Westwood Ringers to “Ring in Spring” and Help Ukrainian Refugees
The Westwood Ringers have announced that they will be presenting their annual “Ring in Spring” handbell concert on Sunday afternoon, May 22, at 4:00 p.m. The free concert will be held in Fellowship Hall at the First Baptist Church, 808 High Street in Westwood.
The program will feature music of a number of highly respected handbell composers and arrangers. Each selection is intended to raise people’s spirits by celebrating the themes of spring and peace. It is expected to run approximately an hour.
A special feature of this year’s concert will be the performance of the State Anthem of Ukraine. The anthem was composed by Mykhailo Mykhailovych Verbytsky, and has been arranged for handbells by Timothy H. Waugh. The arrangement was created in musical and cultural consultation with native Ukrainian Olga Waugh. A basket will be available for a free will offering and, at the Waughs’ suggestion, a portion of the funds collected will be contributed to the official Ukrainian Red Cross to help care for those displaced refugees inside and outside their native country.
While Peter de Reyna, the Ringers’ director, is on tour this spring with the Seven Spires, a heavy metal band, the group is honored to have Daniel K. Moore providing their direction. Dan lives in Rhode Island and is the former director of the Concert Handbell Ringers of the Wheeler School in Providence. He has been involved with handbells in many capacities over the years including directing, teaching, working as a handbell manufacturer’s representative, and serving on the boards of the National and Area 1 AGEHR/Handbell Musicians of America.
The Westwood Ringers started as a church youth group in 1965, but their composition has gradually changed and there are now eleven Ringers, all adults. Although they ring during worship services at the First Baptist Church about twice a month, they are not all members of the church, nor do they all reside in Westwood. Today’s Ringers come from Westwood, Dedham, Norwood, and Walpole, as well as from as far away as Franklin and Marlborough. Having gradually added instruments as time has gone by, the group now rings an impressive five complete octaves of bells as well as five octaves of chimes.
For more information about the concert, contact the First Baptist Church office at 781-461-1730.
Central Baptist Association – The Rev. Yvonne Miloyevich, Coordinator
Rev. Yvonne Miloyevich | e-mail: 17desiree50@gmail.com | (978) 618-2526.
Central Association Clergy meets to share, support, and pray with each other on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:30 – 11. This is a Zoom meeting.
Merrimack Valley Baptist Association – The Rev. Jim Leavitt, Coordinator
C- (508) 954-8034, E-mail: pastorjimleavitt@gmail.com
The Merrimack Valley Baptist Association Clergy gather monthly. Please contact Rev. Jim Leavitt for more information.
Old Colony Baptist Association
OCBA Clergy meeting will be held, via Zoom from 12:00-2:00 pm on the third Thursday of every month.
If generally you use zoom without signing in, this does require that you first make an account with them. Here is a link for a step by step guide to setting up a zoom account https://www.theverge.com/21506307/zoom-guide-how-to-free-account-register-sign-up-log-in-invite.
If you wish to enter this meeting by phone, please call +1 (669)9006833, and use meeting ID 2750874694 Passcode is 6970
Pioneer Valley Baptist Association – The Rev. Theresa Temple, Coordinator
C-(860) 978-5595, E-Mail: revtheresa777@gmail.com
Rev. Temple is also the Pastor of First Baptist Church – Holyoke
Pioneer Valley Baptist Association clergy meet on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.
This is a Zoom gathering. Please contact PVBA Coordinator, Rev. Theresa Temple for the link, discussion topic and presentation information.
Central Baptist Church of Westfield is in search of a Worship Director
The Worship Director will be primarily responsible for developing and facilitating a dynamic, inspiring worship ministry consistent with the overall mission of the church. Through thoughtful planning, the Worship Director will be responsible for implementing, coordinating and providing leadership for the Sunday morning worship services implementing both traditional and contemporary worship styles to include but not limited to music, worship team, adult choir, children’s choir, drama, multi-media, and instrumentals. The director will conduct weekly rehearsals in preparation for the Sunday worship service and will work with the Pastor to develop an order of worship that supports the weekly sermon. Additionally, this position plans/leads special worship events such as for Holy Week, Advent and special events (ordinations, recognitions, installations, etc.). This is a part-time salaried position requiring approximately 10-12 hours. Application and more information can be found on our website https://www.centralbaptistchurchwestfield.com/?page_id=171
Central Baptist Church of Westfield
P.O. Box 95 | 115 Elm Street | Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-0429 | https://www.centralbaptistchurchwestfield.com
Samuel Stillman Baptist Association – The Rev. Dr. Loretta St. Louis, Coordinator
C- (617) 835-6767, stillmanarc@gmail.com
Rev. Dr. St. Louis is also the Associate Pastor for Congregational Care of Union Baptist Church – Cambridge
UPCOMING EVENTS
AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN AND GIRLS
Dear Friends,
Save the Date: July 21-24th for the National Women’s Conference to be held in King of Prussia, PA and virtually. More info to come.
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