One of the major projects of the American Baptist Men has been our Scholarship Fund. This Fund is to help anyone from Nebraska going to Seminary. Send all applications to Gary Peterson 17929 Vally St. Omaha, NE 68130-1966 immediately. There is a possibility there are matching funds available.

One of the highlights of Men's Camp is the awarding of the "Layman of the Year". To be recognized by a group of your peers is one of the greatest honors we can bestow. If you have some layman in your church that you feel is exemplary in their Christian life please submit their name and why you think they should receive this honor. The only requirement is that the individual be a member in good standing of the American Baptist Men of Nebraska. send nominations to: Glen Sliter, 7618 Willard Lincoln, NE 68507-2952.

When Horace Greeley said "go west young man" he undoubtedly meant plan to attend the Baptist State Convention at Scottsbluff, September 11 - 13. A time to check the pulse of Baptists across the state. The men will meet for breakfast on Saturday, September 13, location to be announced later. Speaker for this meeting will be David May, professor at Central Seminary theme will be "Think New".

To have a meaningful news letter there needs to be news from local men's groups. Please send interesting news items to: Bill Todd 4526 So. 46th Ave. Omaha NE, 68117 or phone (402) 731-4091

At our last ABMen of Nebraska Executive Board meeting I discussed with the board the opportunity to help our brothers and sisters in Christ in the Dakotas and the Ohio Valley that had been dealt a raging flood this spring. Most felt that they had already been given the opportunity through local giving. Since that was not my case I felt I should personally send my small contribution you the ABMen - USA Disaster Relief Fund. If you are like me and either wasn't present when a collection was taken or none was taken at your local church perhaps you would like to help those families who lost everything and give God the Glory through a gift to: The American Baptist Men - USA, Attn: Disaster Relief Fund P.O. Box 851 Valley Forge, PA 19482-9896.

Your gift may be small but when God's people get together through prayer and sacrificial giving then He can make the miracle happen. Perhaps not $2,000 but giving the widows mite is the key.

Disaster Relief Memo

To: Z.A.A
From: Ken Webster
Re: D/R progress 7/96 to present
Date: June 3, 1997

It has been a busy but rewarding year for ABMen Disaster Relief although our official in service date was a little later than we had hoped, I feel the extra time was worth it in that it gave us a better chance to prepare for our maiden voyage. Below is a summary of accomplishments in chronological order.

July 1996 - Baptist Men's Conference at Green Lake, WI. Held D/R workshops as well as ARC certification courses for prospective team leaders.

August 1996 - DRR Regional ABMen Convention. Conducted D/R workshops, trailer was on display with shelves installed. NY State AB Convention - Conducted D/R workshops, ABMen D/R received Sunday Offering.

October 1996 - Picked up tools for trailer, unit was on display at the ABC GRR Convention in Columbia MO.

Over the winter months the men of the GRR completed much of the work needed to get the trailer operational, such as installing the remaining shelves, fabricating the bunks, etc.