There’s lots happening in Maryland/Delaware as churches gear up for the summer ahead! Refresh ConferencePastors and wives from over 15 states converged at the Lowes Hotel in the heart of Philadelphia, PA over a three-day retreat sponsored by the North American...
LAUREL, Md. — Three hundred sixty-five messengers and 29 guests at the 185th session of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware (BCM/D) met at First Baptist Church of Laurel (FBCL) on Nov. 15. The theme was “Maryland/Delaware Baptists for Christ’s Glory!”...
By Sharon Mager HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Rev. Thomas Clyde Smith died on Oct. 17. Smith, with support from his wife, Susan, served as the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Hagerstown for almost two decades. Thom grew up in a Christian home and made a...
by Sharon Mager While in the midst of a global pandemic, Maryland/Delaware churches are selflessly loving their neighbors this Thanksgiving season, serving those who are struggling to get by, those without a home, and seniors who will be alone. Below is just a...
By Sharon Mager Carson-Newman University honored Dr. William (Bill) Viel and his wife, Linda, earlier this fall when the university named their campus ministries building in honor of the couple, both alumni of the college. The Viels have spent 60 years of their lives...
“I will thank the Lord for His righteousness; I will sing about the name of the Lord Most High.” Psalm 7:17 Thanksgiving – COVID-19 style!Each year, the weekend before Thanksgiving, Christian Liberty Church, in West Baltimore, draws hundreds of people the weekend...