Research by Topic: one-great-hour-of-sharing
ABHMS offers update regarding recovery from Puerto Rico earthquakes
Published January 16, 2020At left: At Primera Iglesia Bautista de Yauco, volunteers unload supplies gathered by American Baptist churches in Puerto Rico.
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ABHMS awards grants in 2019’s second quarter
Published September 6, 2019VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/6/19)—During 2019’s second quarter, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) awarded $257,220 in grants to 27 organizations, churches and regions. More specifically, grants were awarded to the projects of historic and new partners that pursue ministries that align with ABHMS’ mission areas of Cultivating Leaders, Equipping Disciples, and Healing and Transforming […]
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ABHMS releases OGHS funds in response to tornadoes, flooding in Midwest, Central Plains
Published May 31, 2019VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/31/19)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has released two rounds of One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) disaster-relief funds, on behalf of American Baptist Churches USA, in response to recent deadly flooding and tornadoes in the Midwest and Central Plains. To aid in recovery efforts, ABHMS distributed $10,000 to American Baptist […]
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Pastor delivers food on horseback after Hurricane Maria
Published April 2, 2019In 2017, when Hurricane Maria rendered much of Puerto Rico’s roads impassable, stranding residents without supplies, the Rev. Juan Carlos Navarro Centeno, pastor of Segunda Iglesia Bautista de Cidra, was unable to minister in the community via his usual mode of transportation—a wheelchair. But that wasn’t about to stop him.
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ABHMS distributes OGHS grants in response to Midwest floods
Published March 25, 2019VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/25/19)—To help American Baptist regions and churches in efforts to assist survivors of recent floods in the Plains and Midwest, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has released $25,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) disaster-relief grants, on behalf of American Baptist Churches USA. Grants were distributed as follows: $10,000 […]
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ABHMS awards $723,111 in grants in 2018
Published December 20, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/20/18)—This Christmas season, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) reflects with gratitude on the generosity of donors who have facilitated its awarding of $723,111 total in grants to 129 partners in 2018. Representing the ministry of ABHMS since its inception in 1832, grants were awarded to congregations, communities and institutions that […]
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ABHMS continues to support post-hurricane rebuilding efforts on Puerto Rico
Published December 11, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/11/18)—Since September 2017, when Hurricane Maria wrought havoc on Puerto Rico, 48 American Baptist churches, schools and other entities on the island have been restored or are undergoing restoration because of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) ongoing “Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico” initiative. While 29 entities received help via funds, […]
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ABHMS releases One Great Hour of Sharing funds in response to California wildfires
Published November 20, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/20/18)—In response to the California wildfires, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), on behalf of American Baptist Churches USA, has released $15,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) Emergency Disaster-response grants. To aid in relief efforts, $5,000 each has been provided to the following entities: First Baptist Church, Chico, part […]
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ABHMS anuncia una nueva meta para de recaudación de fondos para “Reconstruyamos. Restauremos. Renovemos Puerto Rico” un año después del huracán María
Published September 20, 2018Read this news release in English. VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 20/09/18)—Al marcarse un año desde que el Huracán María tocó tierra en Puerto Rico y al entrar en su segundo año la iniciativa actual de ABHMS – Sociedades Misioneras Nacionales Bautistas Americanas, “Renovemos. Restauremos. Reconstruyamos Puerto Rico”, ABHMS anuncia una nueva meta de recaudación de […]
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ABHMS releases One Great Hour of Sharing funds in response to Hurricane Florence
Published September 20, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/20/18)—In response to Hurricane Florence, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has begun to release One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) Emergency Disaster-response funds, on behalf of American Baptist Churches USA. Today, ABHMS released $20,000 to American Baptist Churches of the South. Karen Baptist Churches USA (KBCUSA) will receive $5,000. Making […]
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