TAABA Clergy Meeting October 24, 2023 at 4 PM

Our TAABA Clergy meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 4 PM. 

This is a time of fellowship and to share our joys and sorrows as a group! All of our ministers are invited to join together for a time of fellowship and planning for the upcoming TAABA events.

TAABA Fall Board Meeting October 24, 2023 at St. Paul

TAABA board members please join us at 6 PM for our semiannual board meeting at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church (1502 N Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH 43607). Our Moderator has many important items to discuss.

The Board of Trustees consists of the Officers of TAABA, the Pastors of each church in TAABA and the Council Presidents from each church (such as American Baptist Women, American Baptist Men, American Baptist Youth) which includes the presidents or leaders of the organizations in each church.

If you have anything to report about your church and can't make it to the meeting, please contact our Moderator!

TAABA Fall Rally November 12

The Toledo Area American Baptist Association Fall Rally will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 2 PM at Ashland Church (2350 Starr Ave, Oregon, OH 43616).

Don't miss our annual Fall Rally. We will be gathering together to share a meal,  for preaching, worship, games and more.

The Passing of Rev. Dr. Lawrence O. Swain

Dear Friends,
 
It is with profound sadness that we share with you the unexpected passing of Rev. Dr. Larry Swain last evening. He and Linda were visiting family in Kansas City. 
 
Dr. Swain served as an Area Minister and later Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of Ohio until his retirement in December 2015. He returned last year to serve as ABC Ohio’s Interim Executive Minister after the death of Dr. Ernest Jones. He was serving as Executive Staff Coach for the Region at the time of his passing. Dr. Swain was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, outstanding leader, and man of God. 
 
No information is yet available about calling hours or funeral. We will forward that information to you when it is announced.
 
In Christ,
 
Rev. Mark Click
Rev. Jane Gibbons
Executive Ministers

Longtime TAABA Leader Passes Away

The Toledo Area American Baptist Association has lost one of the great ones in our storied history. Frank Veres, age 91, of Holland, Ohio, died on October 23rd, 2018 after a lengthy decline from Alzheimer's. TAABA's loss is heaven's gain! He was born August 21st, 1927 in Niles, Ohio. He was married to Thelma Johanna (Hack) on June 7th, 1954 and was married for 55 years until her death on July 21st, 2009.

Frank and Thelma were members of the First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo. They were also very active in TAABA and began the tradition of our annual TAABA picnic. Frank and Thelma would cook chicken at home and bring it to picnic. Frank was also involved in the first rewrite of the TAABA constitution and by-laws. 

Our prayers go out to the Veres family. We thank God for the wonderful legacy of service the Veres' left for future generations!

TAABA Picnic Report 2017

Perfect weather, wonderful fellowship, great food and our Heavenly Father blessing us all! Over 150 from our Toledo Area American Baptist Church Association churches participated in this annual event. Thank you to our TAABA sister churches: Ashland, Cass Road, First Baptist, Good Shepherd, Haskins, New Covenant, Third Baptist and St. Paul.

Don't miss our next TAABA event and another opportunity to fellowship with our sister churches!

TAABA Picnic Report 2016

It was another wonderful day at the Toledo Area American Baptist Association (TAABA) Annual Picnic on June 12, 2016. Over 150 attended from our sister churches in TAABA. Our attendance continues to grow each year!

We welcomed members of Ashland, Cass Road, Good Shepherd, New Covenant, St. Paul, Third Baptist and Active Christians Today University of Toledo Campus Ministry.

Special thanks goes out to the committee and Rev. Timothy Clark for planning such a great event. Our Region Minister Jane Gibbons joined us as we celebrated together.

Big cheers go out to Good Shepherd Church who won the attendance record at our gathering. Rev. Jose Abodij does a wonderful work with his people getting them fired up for our picnic each year. God was good and gave us an afternoon of sun and hearts filled with joy!

Don't miss our next TAABA event and another opportunity to fellowship with our sister churches!

TAABA at the Mud Hens 2016

The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time as the Toledo Area American Baptist Association gathered on July 20, 2016 to watch the Toledo Mud Hens win and enjoyed a great time and great fellowship. God is good!