Atlantic Baptist Women

Remembering and honoring, especially today...thank you to the many lives for your service and sacrifice.

Praise God for Canadian Baptist Ministries’ Active in Mission program which raised $32,000 this summer, far exceeding the goal needed to build 20 compostable latrines in El Salvador in 2020. This CBM article sheds light on how compostable latrines benefit whole communities in rural areas: https://www.cbmin.org/the-latrines-that-love-built/

Need to spend some time waiting? If you are a Tidings subscriber, enjoy reading your current issue of Tidings while you wait: it’s online for you! To access the issue, just Google for the Atlantic Baptist Women’s website, and click on the Tidings header. You’ll see the ribbon that leads you to enter the password, which subscribers will find on page 3 of the June and September issues of Tidings. Then enjoy the issue! Or while you wait, why not check out the current blog online or the day’s reading from the Daily Bread. It’s all there for you on the Atlantic Baptist Women’s website: https://www.atlanticbaptistwomen.ca/

Good news Canadian Baptist family! Former Executive Director Terry Smith is sticking around! We’re so glad that he accepted the role of Director, Strategic Init...iatives. In his new role, he will be working with major donors and foundations, leading our recruitment strategy, providing strategic direction to CBM’s Faith + Work initiatives, helping to expand our donor base beyond our core constituency and writing on theological and missiological themes. Incumbent Executive Director Jennifer Lau says, I’m excited that Terry will be providing leadership in these areas, which will enable his gifts and experience to be well utilized. We are so blessed to have his continued leadership in the organization! #terrysmith #cbm #canadianbaptists See more

Need a word of encouragement during the pandemic? See Hannah Bartlett's blog post, "From Bitter to Sweet" on the ABW website. https://www.atlanticbaptistwomen.ca//from-bitter-to-sweet-

ABW in Action! The four members of the Paradise ABW put together 9 personal care bags for the Bridgetown and Area Food Bank. They have a goal to complete 10 more bags by mid-December. Way to go ladies! Encourage others by letting us what your ABW/WMS group is up to and we'll post it!

Tidings Magazine November 10, 2020, prayer item: Lift up those in the global persecuted Church who are being beacons of light in the darkness and agents of hope in despair. Remember the Botroses, Haddads, and Joe Bridi, who are Canadian Baptist Ministries field staff at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Beirut, training leaders who often face opposition when they return home.

Tidings Magazine November 21 and 22 Prayer Item Join Bruno and Kathleen Soucy, Canadian Baptist Ministries' Latin America team leaders, in praying that they will be able to hold planned SENT teams in 2021. Pray, too, that the Bolivian government will make wise decisions regarding restrictions: 50 per cent of the population has contracted COVID. Pray for calm and an assurance of God's love and sovereignty.

It's Throwback Thursday! As president, Fernetta Levy presided over the 1977 UBWMU Convention which featured missionary speakers Rolanda Barss, Cathy McGorman, Hazel Thompson, Shirley Freckelton and Patty Card. What a bargain to attend....room and board for $13.00 a day! #ABW150

Tidings Magazine item for prayer, November 9, 2020 Praise God with Darrell and Laura Lee Bustin, Canadian Baptist Ministries’ global field staff in Rwanda, for the many virtual contacts they made on their recent home assignment. Remember them as they readjust to life in Kigali, Rwanda, prepare project proposals for 2021, and allocate CBM funds to pastors and widows who have no income.

Tidings Magazine November 18 Prayer Item Churches and schools in Thailand have opened, but the Myanmar borders are still closed. Pray for Thailand Bethel Theological Institute students, many of whom are unable to return to school and who have no means to follow courses online. Remember TBTI’s teachers whose workload has increased to accommodate these students.

Today I received my quilt from Atlantic Baptist Women - ABW groups lovingly make quilts for all female graduates of Acadia Divinity College! I am so thankful fo...r this gorgeous quilt made by the women of Lockeport Baptist, NS! May be hard to see but all th white fabric has a subtle floral print as well. Blessed by the work and prayers of these women! See more

Tidings Magazine November 6 prayer item Thank God with André Sibomana, Canadian Baptist Ministries’ Africa team leader, for the African partner churches called to expand the Lord’s kingdom, and for the individuals who work with André. Ask God to give the team insight, passion, and wisdom to use their gifts to equip his people.

Discover the Opportunity! Acadia Divinity College seeks to fill the position of part-time History Records Assistant. For details contact: Dr. Melody Maxwell ...Associate Professor of Church History Acadia Divinity College [email protected] See more

November 5 Tidings Magazine prayer item: as a result of COVID-19, every continent is suffering economically, experiencing incredible losses of life and untold mental breakdowns. Plead with God to stop this dreaded virus and to enable scientists to discover a vaccine to combat it.

It's Throwback Thursday! Atlantic Baptist Women has been prayerfully and financially supporting global missions since 1870. This list from the April 1986 Tidings features the names of some of the missionaries who served with CBOMB until the age of 65 and then retired. #ABW150

Tidings Magazine November 4 Prayer Item Praise God for the $300,000 Canadian Baptist Ministries contributed to overseas relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the help of matching grants from the Government of Canada, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and CBM were able to channel $8,000,000 of aid to Lebanon after the August explosion. Praise the Lord, too, for the special fund set up in memory of Rev. Robert Berry, former general secretary of CBM, to provide training for future leaders.

Tidings Magazine November 3 prayer item: pray that peace and justice prevail as our neighbours south of the border go to the polls today. Remember those whose livelihoods and properties have been destroyed by recent raging wildfires in the Western United States, and also Canadian residents suffering from the resulting air pollution.

How did you spend the Baptist Women's World Day of Prayer? Rhonda Babineau sends along this update: Weldon WMS hosted a small group of ladies at the Dawson Settlement Church WMS. November 1, 2020. Everyone enjoyed the program and we all learned about new things in all 7 continents. Praise God for the blessings all these women provide over the world.

A Kaleidoscope of Love report from Rebekah Connell: Our brand new daughter Baby Grace Annabelle Connell (born last week) dressed in her butterfly sleeper this morning, is a reminder of how much her Mama, is grateful for the members of the Laura Lee Bustin ABW group...who were like butterflies of encouragement this week; surprising our family with gifts of food, snacks and Baby Shower presents! What a meaningful surprise, especially amid COVID precautions, and not getting to socialize in our regular ways! Baby Grace is likely to join ABW, later in life, and follow in the footsteps of her Mama, grandma, and great-grandmas! :