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		<title>More Biennial News</title>
		<link>http://onthebema.com/2009/07/01/more-biennial-news/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:31:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Rudnick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems the fallout from the American Baptist Churches Biennial in Pasadena, continues to make press.  The Associate Baptist Press reported on the biennial and gave some interesting insights on the biennial and on the failed bylaw changes vote .   &#8230; <a href="http://onthebema.com/2009/07/01/more-biennial-news/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=onthebema.com&blog=7820071&post=399&subd=onthebemainballston&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Biennial Reflection &amp; Voting</title>
		<link>http://onthebema.com/2009/06/30/abc-bylaw-issues/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:11:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Rudnick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There have been some surprising developments here at the American Baptist Churches Biennial meeting.  The most pressing and major issue that had to be approved by the delegates (those sent by local churches, which includes myself) was NOT passed.  The &#8230; <a href="http://onthebema.com/2009/06/30/abc-bylaw-issues/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=onthebema.com&blog=7820071&post=388&subd=onthebemainballston&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mission Crisis Update</title>
		<link>http://onthebema.com/2009/06/26/mission-crisis-update/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:50:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Rudnick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Day two of the Biennial was very productive.  The second day begun again with Leonard Sweet, but this time he spoke about how Jews prayed (and still do) the psalms.  He sought to bring to light the nature of Jesus’ &#8230; <a href="http://onthebema.com/2009/06/26/mission-crisis-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=onthebema.com&blog=7820071&post=385&subd=onthebemainballston&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Biennial Day One: Be Epic</title>
		<link>http://onthebema.com/2009/06/26/biennial-day-one-be-epic/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Rudnick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first day of the American Baptist Churches Biennial in Pasadena, CA began Thursday.  The major events of the day were special General Board events and other smaller group meetings.  The biennial was still coming together yesterday as vendors and &#8230; <a href="http://onthebema.com/2009/06/26/biennial-day-one-be-epic/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=onthebema.com&blog=7820071&post=381&subd=onthebemainballston&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Missionary Crisis?</title>
		<link>http://onthebema.com/2009/06/24/missionary_crisis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Rudnick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just arrived in Pasadena, CA for the American Baptist Churches Biennial.  Every year, the ABC gathers as a national body to address important concerns, vote on pressing issues, worship, learn, and celebrate.  This will be my fourth ABC biennial &#8230; <a href="http://onthebema.com/2009/06/24/missionary_crisis/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=onthebema.com&blog=7820071&post=370&subd=onthebemainballston&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Thank You, for 1,000 hits</title>
		<link>http://onthebema.com/2009/06/23/thank-you-for-1000-hits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Rudnick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone who has read my blog.  This blog has gotten over 1,000 hits in the first 30 days of existence!  That is awesome.  Thank you for the support and your comments.  This blog started as just me &#8230; <a href="http://onthebema.com/2009/06/23/thank-you-for-1000-hits/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=onthebema.com&blog=7820071&post=348&subd=onthebemainballston&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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