CONGREGATIONAL LIFE MINISTRY TEAM (CLMT)
Term ends 2012 Term ends 2013 Term ends 2014
Rev. Leigh Johnson (1) Doug Hopkins (*) Rev. Olivier Bala (1)
Ernie Carpenter (1) Rev. Betty Rae Hopkins (2)
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE MINISTRY TEAM Annual Report
Annual Gatherings
Planning annual gatherings is a major responsibility of the Congregational Life Ministry Team (CLMT). A three-year theme was launched at the 2009 Annual Gathering, “Kingdom Under Construction: Building Hope, Building Faith, Building Future”.
Annual Gathering 2010 (AG10) continued the 2nd phase of the three year theme and focused on “Kingdom Under Construction: Building Hope, Building Faith, Building Future”. Deb Guilmain, CLMT member and Youth Ministry Planning Team (YMPT) liaison, helped as YMPT took an even more active role in the overall planning of AG10. Youth had their own ministry track, but joined with the adults for parts of the program. Another overnight retreat was planned and carried out for the youth. Several ‘Faith Builder’ groups provided opportunities to learn and grow in faith and discipleship. Rev. Dr. Kirk Jones was the keynote speaker. His message was timely and challenging. We were blessed by First Baptist Church in Wickford’s presentation of their musical “Kyrie Road.”
AG11 planning got underway. “Kingdom Under Construction: Building Hope, Building Faith, Building Future” will complete the 3rd phase of the “Kingdom Under Construction” theme. Canonicus Camp & Conference Center will host AG11 on April 30. Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner, Associate Executive Director, Program Ministries, AB Home Mission Societies accepted our invitation to keynote and will present a workshop as well.
Camp and Church Renewal
Rev. Dr. Johnny Wilson Jr., served as camp pastor for ABCORI and worked with Rev. Marie Carpenter on church renewal workshops at Westerly Church.
Lay-Ministry Training
Discussions are ongoing as to the scope and parameters for lay ministry training.
Youth Ministry Planning Team
Monthly youth gatherings continued throughout 2010. Deb Guilmain provided liaison between Congregational Life and YMPT. With the adoption of the newly revised Constitution and Bylaws at the Annual Meeting on March 7, 2011, the new structure under which we’ve been operating was formalized. A new ministry team, Camping and Youth Ministries Team, was born. Congregational Life reluctantly says ‘farewell’ to some of our team members who worked in this area, and promises to pray for them as they develop camping and youth ministries.
It is our joy to serve the body of Christ in and through ABCORI and the Congregational Life Ministry Team.
Congregational Life Ministry Team
Term ends 2012 Term ends 2013 Term ends 2014
Rev. Leigh Johnson (1) Doug Hopkins (*) Rev. Olivier Bala (1)
Ernie Carpenter (1) Rev. Betty Rae Hopkins (2)
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE MINISTRY TEAM Annual Report
Annual Gatherings
Planning annual gatherings is a major responsibility of the Congregational Life Ministry Team (CLMT). A three-year theme was launched at the 2009 Annual Gathering, “Kingdom Under Construction: Building Hope, Building Faith, Building Future”.
Annual Gathering 2010 (AG10) continued the 2nd phase of the three year theme and focused on “Kingdom Under Construction: Building Hope, Building Faith, Building Future”. Deb Guilmain, CLMT member and Youth Ministry Planning Team (YMPT) liaison, helped as YMPT took an even more active role in the overall planning of AG10. Youth had their own ministry track, but joined with the adults for parts of the program. Another overnight retreat was planned and carried out for the youth. Several ‘Faith Builder’ groups provided opportunities to learn and grow in faith and discipleship. Rev. Dr. Kirk Jones was the keynote speaker. His message was timely and challenging. We were blessed by First Baptist Church in Wickford’s presentation of their musical “Kyrie Road.”
AG11 planning got underway. “Kingdom Under Construction: Building Hope, Building Faith, Building Future” will complete the 3rd phase of the “Kingdom Under Construction” theme. Canonicus Camp & Conference Center will host AG11 on April 30. Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner, Associate Executive Director, Program Ministries, AB Home Mission Societies accepted our invitation to keynote and will present a workshop as well.
Camp and Church Renewal
Rev. Dr. Johnny Wilson Jr., served as camp pastor for ABCORI and worked with Rev. Marie Carpenter on church renewal workshops at Westerly Church.
Lay-Ministry Training
Discussions are ongoing as to the scope and parameters for lay ministry training.
Youth Ministry Planning Team
Monthly youth gatherings continued throughout 2010. Deb Guilmain provided liaison between Congregational Life and YMPT. With the adoption of the newly revised Constitution and Bylaws at the Annual Meeting on March 7, 2011, the new structure under which we’ve been operating was formalized. A new ministry team, Camping and Youth Ministries Team, was born. Congregational Life reluctantly says ‘farewell’ to some of our team members who worked in this area, and promises to pray for them as they develop camping and youth ministries.
It is our joy to serve the body of Christ in and through ABCORI and the Congregational Life Ministry Team.
Congregational Life Ministry Team