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“All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.” 2 Corinthians 4:15 (NIV)

Thanksgiving overflows to God as more and more people experience the life-giving grace of the gospel. Just as the Bay Bridge reaches across the Chesapeake to help people get to where they need to go, so too can we reach across the deep waters of language, economics and world-view to help others get to where they need to be—into a life-giving relationship with Christ.

Each of us can reach out in love to our neighbors, and each of us can amplify our impact by joining together to do what one person or one church cannot do alone.

The Week of Prayer for Maryland/Delaware Missions reminds us that the gospel is bringing hope to lost and broken people not just in far-away places but right here in our own backyard. Yet more people need to hear—will you pray?

The State Missions Offering provides an opportunity –above your regular tithes and offerings—to join with others to support a variety of ministries that are changing lives and transforming communities right here in our region. Yet more are lost and hurting—will you give?

State Missions provides a road for us to connect personally with people and ministries across Maryland/Delaware. You can make a difference in someone’s life this year—will you volunteer to go?


Week of September 11-18, 2011
2011 Goal: $215,000

What Ministries/Missions does the Offering Support?

Below are a few of the ministries supported by this year's offering:


Vacation Bible School/Summer Children’s Evangelism
Over 400 English speaking and language churches across Maryland/Delaware will be equipped for ministry to children through regional VBS clinics and other training opportunities.

Language Conferences
Maryland/Delaware Baptists worship in over 20 languages. Gifts made to the State Missions Offering will help language leaders hone their ministry skills through retreats and other training events.

Deep Creek Resort Ministry
Your gifts help provide ministry resources for sharing the gospel with tourists and workers on the ski slopes, around the lake, in campgrounds and at festivals throughout the year.
Girls’ Missions Camp
Girls’ camp develops our next generation of mission leaders through missions education, hands-on learning and personal interaction with Southern Baptist missionaries.

Ocean City Resort Ministry
Park permits, volunteer mobilization, and outreach ministry supplies are just a few of the ways your offering provides for ministry to tourists and locals alike in Ocean City and surrounding beaches.
See photos of more Ministries in action: go to the Flickr State Missions Collection now.

Videos about the Ministries

Dr. Lee shares opportunities to "Amplify Your Impact" through the State Missions Offering.

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See videos of more Ministries in action: go to the Video Gallery.

Gearing Up for the State Missions Offering in your Church?

Great! Here are some resources to get you and your church started!

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Promotion Resources

Amplify Through Learning

Amplify Through Prayer

Amplify Through Giving

Amplify Through Doing

More materials coming soon.

Can't find something? Contact Ellen Udovich with questions.