Annual Gathering — Mission: Possible
		The 2010 Annual Gathering of the American Baptist Churches of the Central Region will be held Oct. 8-9 at the Heritage Conference Center, 710 S. 9th St., Atchison, Kansas. This will be a very special celebration marking 150 years of ministry in the Central Region. Rev. Roy Medley, General Secretary, will be the keynote speaker. Rooms may fill up fast so make your plans now to attend. Agenda Registration Form Lodging Campgrounds

It takes guts to live Christ's example in our world — whether at work, home or at school. Summer camp gives us a place for recreation and regeneration, as well as a place to discover (and for some of us, rediscover) more about who we are in Christ. This year, we offer the traditional camps we have had in the past that are grade specific, as well as Basketball Camp and Soccer Camp. Each camp will help kids find courage to know Christ and the courage to make Him known. Who knows, maybe the kids will find out they can be a hero to others as they learn to imitate Christ's courage. Schedule Registration Form Scholarship Info
CENTRAL REGION LIFE:106 Years of Continuous Publication

Focus on Prayer
The Region’s Board of Directors highlights a prayer focus each month. In August, the emphasis is on back to school. Let us pray for our children and youth as they prepare to return to school, that in working with their teachers they might have the mind and attitude of Jesus age twelve as He met with the scholars at the temple in Jerusalem.
Luke 2:46-47 —“After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers.” (NIV)

Huffaker Family Gives $96,000 for Urban Core Initiative
A recent gift of $96,000 marks the third significant gift from the Huffaker Family Fund for Central Seminary's Urban Core Initiative. A significant portion of the funding will provide scholarships to students who are completing a Master of Arts in Missional Church Studies in the context of the metropolitan Kansas City area. UCI Director Wallace S. Hartsfield said, "The generosity expressed by the Huffakers makes it possible for Central to provide a course of study that integrates theological and urban studies, which is needed for doing ministry in a postmodern setting." Anyone interested in learning more about Central's Urban Core Initiative program - the degree offering in urban ministry, scholarships, and partnerships - should contact the Urban Core Initiative Coordinator, Debra Sermons.

Hollingsworth Ordained at Augusta
As the culmination of several years as a pastor at various churches, Steve Hollingsworth was ordained on Sunday, June 13, at Central Baptist Church, Augusta. ABC/CR Executive Minister Rev. John Williams administered the charge of ordination, and Rev. Richard Crooks delivered the sermon. Rev. Hollingsworth, a graduate of Central Seminary has baptized more than 200 people over the last 20 years. He previously served at Elm Grove, Chiles, Kan.; First, Atchison, Kan.; and First, Sheffield, Iowa.

Board Minutes Posted on Region Website
At its May meeting, the Central Region Board of Directors voted to begin posting minutes of each board meeting on this website. Those minutes are attached.
Minutes — May, 2009
Minutes — September, 2009
Minutes — February, 2010
Minutes — May, 2010

Mystery Photo	ABC/CR — 150 Years
	Can you identify this photo? This is the next in a series of mystery photos which appeared in Central Region Life. To share information about the photo, contact the Region office at 5833 S.W. 29th St., Topeka, KS 66614. All photos will be displayed with captions at the 2010 Annual Gathering, Oct. 8-9, when we will celebrate our Region's 150th anniversary.

150 Years of Region History
As part of our Region's 150 year history celebration, we are looking for memorabilia to display at the 2010 Annual Gathering. If you have photos, stories or other souvenirs depicting a part of our Region's heritage, please send copies to The Editor, American Baptist Churches/Central Region, 5833 S.W. 29th St., Ste. A, Topeka, KS 66614-5505.

Region Trivia:
In 1881, James S. Murrow, American Baptist Home Mission Society missionary, established the Murrow Indian Children's Home in Muskogee, Okla. What was he affectionately called?

Central Region is sponsoring a trivia contest featuring our 150 year history. Send your Region Trivia responses to The Editor, 5833 S.W. 29th St., Ste. A, Topeka, KS 66614. Answer the most questions correctly and receive a prize at the 2010 Annual Gathering.

These stories and many more are included in the recent issue of Central Region Life. Subscription rates for 12 issues are $9.99 per year for individuals and $4.99 per year for 100% churches. For more information or to subscribe, contact: , Central Region Life, 5833 S.W. 29th St., Ste. A., Topeka, KS 66614-5505, 785-272-7622.




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