ABMen 65th Annual Retreat
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American Baptist men from across Pennsylvania and Delaware gathered in Shippensburg for their annual retreat. Over 160 gathered for a weekend of great fellowship, recreation, learning, and worship. The theme, "Nothing Is Impossible With God," was rooted in the text of Luke 1:37.
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The registration team is hard at work getting everyone checked in. With the weather forecast predicting a hot weekend the guys have plenty of water to keep everyone well hydrated.
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As hungry guys arrived at the dining hall for dinner, it was time to connect with so many old time friends as well as meet people coming for the first time.
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Pastor CG Coates and the praise band led the AB Men at the retreat in a time of praise and worship.
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A great crowd gathered for the general plenary sessions. The keynote speaker, Michael Kelley, challenged the men with a message "Ordinary and Extraordinary Relationships"
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Did someone say "ice cream"?
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Many of the guys were up early for devotions led by Pastor Bob Coats. Pastor Bob looked at Mark 2:1-12, the healing of the Paralyzed Man. Pastor Bob noted it was a band of brothers who helped the paralyzed man get to Jesus, and it was their combined faith that Jesus used to heal him.
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Following breakfast at the AB Men’s Retreat, the guys started their workshop sessions with a variety of dynamic and creative instructor / teachers.
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Of course, there was plenty of time for recreation!
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Kudos to Tom Clark, a member of the Parkesburg Baptist Church, who received the 2019 Layman of the Year Award.
Categories: General, Region Life ~ Date: 7/29/2019