ABC in focus - July 2017Over the years that I've spent in South Carolina I've had many opportunities to fellowship with Hispanic pastors throughout this great state. In the face of many challenges, these faithful servants work tirelessly to plant and shepherd churches among the Latino community. I was recently invited to preach at one of our Baptist churches in the Upstate. This church is an example of the variety that exists in our state! It is composed entirely of immigrants from Central America whose first language is not Spanish, but rather an indigenous Mayan language. Many were reached by missionaries in their native land, and on coming here, have formed a church of their own. What a testimony to the fruits of our missionary endeavor! As we look to the future of Hispanic churches across our state, there are significant needs. The second generation, caught between Anglo and Hispanic culture, faces many challenges. There is a need for unity in the face of false doctrines that creep into the church. Would you join me in praying for a movement of God's Spirit that would bring unity and cooperation to the fifty or sixty Hispanic South Carolina Baptist churches that dot our state? I believe that, together, we can do much more than we currently are. As always, thank you for your prayers and support of ABC Regional Hispanic Missions.
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About us:
ABC Regional Hispanic Ministries is focused on taking the Good News of Jesus Christ to Hispanics outside the walls of the church. From its beginnings in 1992 as an outreach to transient farm workers, ABC has proclaimed the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Hispanics of Allendale, Hampton, Barnwell, Bamberg and Colleton Counties in South Carolina. Our Purpose: to reach and win the Spanish language/culture people to Jesus Christ, to provide them with discipleship development, and to provide a Christian ministry to the permanent, seasonal, and transient Spanish language/culture people of Allendale-Hampton, Barnwell-Bamberg, and Colleton Associations in cooperation with local Southern Baptist churches. Our Mission: to establish on-mission Hispanic churches which will reach out to the Hispanic population (transient and permanent) of the ABC area, and to fulfill the Great Commandment and the Great Commission among the transient population.
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| Pastor Tony Hancock |
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