More Help Needed at Anadarko
	On May 13, an EF2 tornado destroyed the Wichita Community Church outside Anadarko, Okla. This historic American Baptist Church, pastored by Rev. Damon Smith, is one of the Native American churches related to our Region through National Ministries. The church, community building and a storage shed were completely destroyed, and there is significant damage to the association campground where the buildings were located. Work crews organized by the American Baptist Men of the Central Region have helped with the massive clean up, and more help is still needed. To volunteer, please contact Larry Oyer, Disaster Relief Coordinator.

Camp is a place where we are all connected with the power of the Holy Spirit. It is no wonder that our youth come back to our churches energized. This year, three new camps have been added to the Central Region summer camping program. The Hispanic Camp, with an emphasis on Hispanic culture, will be open to primary and junior campers. Middle and high school aged campers will have the opportunity to receive instruction and play at Golf Camp. Praise & Worship Camp, also for middle and high school aged campers, will demonstrate technical aspects of worship, including voice, instruments, drama and technical support. Age Groupings Camping Schedule Northeast Area Camps Senior High Conference Registration Form Scholarship Application
CENTRAL REGION LIFE:105 Years of Continuous Publication

Focus on Prayer
The Region Board of Directors is highlighting a prayer focus each month in 2009. During June, emphasis is on strengthening marriage. Marriage is the foundation of the family, and the family is the foundation of society. If we strengthen marriage, we strengthen the family, we strengthen the children and we strengthen the community. Psalms 127:1. Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain.

CBTS Summer Semester Course Offerings
Central Baptist Theological Seminary is offering two courses this summer that will be beneficial to persons currently serving in youth ministry or starting a new church. Spiritual Formation in Youth Ministry (June 8-12) will be taught by Rev. Wallace Smith, pastor, Journey Community Church. Church Planting and New Ministry Starts (July 20-24) will be taught by Dr. Ronald H. Carlson, Missional Church Strategist, National Ministries, ABC/USA. The first six to register for credit will receive $50 scholarships. These courses will be held on the main campus at 6601 Monticello Rd., Shawnee, Kan. Details

Board Minutes to be 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. The attached minutes are pending official approval at the next meeting which is scheduled for Sept. 11-12, 2009.
May, 2009, Minutes

AB Men Work Retreat
The Annual AB Men's Retreat will be held at Camp Christy, July 17-19, 2009. The weekend will start with dinner on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. Men can arrive earlier in the afternoon and begin working on small projects if they choose. Three meals will be served on Saturday, and a brunch will be offered on Sunday to allow ample travel time to return home. The retreat is expected to be a fun and restful event, with something for all to enjoy. If you would like to attend, please contact ABM president, Reuben Paulsen.

Skype Hype
Meet your missionaries face to face at the Mid-Winter Missions Conference, Jan. 15-16, 2010, at Cross Wind Conference Center. Encourage your pastor to come!



ABCUSA Biennial, Pasadena, Calif.

Bright Ideas — 2008-2009

Heart to Heart — A Newsletter for Young Adult Women of Central Region

Relief Contributions

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