Planning for Springforth 2012 is well underway. This annual event, which attracts hundreds of youth and leaders, is one of the largest youth gatherings in Atlantic Canada and is partially sponsored by our Convention’s United in Mission Fund.

Mr. Dale Berry, Board Chair for the Atlantic Baptist Seniors Citizens' Home Inc., is pleased to announce the Appointment of Mr. Gerald Ingersoll as the new Director of Seniors Housing for ABSCH Inc.

Mr. Ingersoll began his duties on January 10th succeeding Mr. Steven Campbell, who has faithfullly led the Organization for 18 years. Mr. Campbell officially retires on February 16th. Mr Ingersoll brings with him many years of leadership in the areas of business and education, and has provided leadership in many areas.

ABSCH Inc. has operations in several areas of the Maritimes including Moncton, Saint John, St George, Bathurst, Shediac, Hillsborough, Charlottetown, PEI, North Sydney, Bridgewater and Windsor, N.S.

We are looking forward to other opportunities within our Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches as Resources permit.

Bet Shean, Israel

From April 20th to May 10th, Acadia Divinity College is sponsoring an educational tour of Israel and the Palestinian Territories for students, pastors, and interested lay people. All participants will register for the tour as a credit for ADC or for transfer to another institution, or will register with ADC as a course guest. Hosted by Dr. Glenn Wooden, the group will move from Galilee in the north, at Dan and Caeserea Philippi, to the region of the Sea of Galilee (complete with a boat ride), on to Nazareth, Megiddo, and Bethlehem, and from there to the Wilderness and Dead Sea region where we will visit Jericho, Qumran, Masada and swim in (float on) the Dead Sea. Before heading north again to Jerusalem, we will visit the southernmost part of the traditional boundary of ancient Israel, Beersheba.