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SUMMARY:Women on Mission Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Women on Mission (WOM) Spring Retreat 2026The WOM Spring Retreat “What Joy” will be held April 10-11\, 2026. Connie Dixon\, President of national WMU will be our guest speaker. We will have a missionary speaker as well. This is an opportune time for WMU staffs and their ladies to focus on the present WMU initiatives and to learn about mission opportunities and missionaries on the field to partner with in prayer and support. \n				Register Here!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Details\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						Date: April 10–11\, 2026Location: Camp Wo-Me-To\, 1200 Knopp Road\, Jarrettsville\, MD 21084 \nRegistration begins at 4 PM at the Fellowship Hall Friday evening \nOvernight costs (per person): Cabins: $87;White Pines: $89.50; Timbers: $92 \n\n\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						Commuter costs (includes meals for 1 or 2 days):(Please specify Friday or Saturday when you register.)· Commuter 1-Day (Friday or Saturday): $52· Commuter 2-Days (Friday and Saturday): $62 \nReservation deadline: April 1\, 2026Cancellations: Refunds given until April 1\, 2026. Substitutions made thereafter.Contact: Nicole Gore at (410) 557-6296 or email campwometo@yahoo.com \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Connie Dixon\n						Connie Dixon was elected as the National WMU President in 2021. She served as NM WMU Executive Director for the Baptist Convention of NM for 13 years and State WMU President for 5 years. Connie is a native New Mexican and lives in Elida. She has been married to Herschel Dixon for 47 years and they have two grown daughters and three grandchildren. Connie will speak on her new book\, “It Became to Me a Joy!: When God Shines Brightly through the Broken Places”
URL:https://bcmd.org/event/women-on-mission-retreat/
CATEGORIES:WMU
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
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SUMMARY:VBS Training
DESCRIPTION:VBS LIGHT LAB\nStep into the Light Lab\, your all-access\, hands-on training for Lifeway’s Illumination Station VBS 2026!This fun\, fast-paced workshop is packed with everything your team needs to glow with confidence this summer. Explore the daily Bible content\, learn the theme\, song motions\, preview rotation highlights\, and pick from two interactive breakout tracks designed for both first-time volunteers and seasoned VBS leaders. \nAlong the way\, you’ll experiment with fresh ideas for decorating\, promoting\, preparing\, following up\, sharing the gospel\, and building a Christ-centered experience kids won’t forget. Whether you lead crafts\, teach Bible\, run rec\, or direct your whole VBS\, Light Lab will send you home equipped\, encouraged\, and lit up forministry! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Schedule\n						9am – 9:10am – Welcome \n9:10am – 10:15am – ‘Follow the Light’ Theme OverviewA big-picture look at the daily Bible stories and music—and how they reinforce the Illumination Station theme and gospel focus. \n10:15am – 10:30am – Break \n10:30am – 11:15am – Breakouts \nOption 1 – ‘Light it Up! – Directing a Bright VBS’This breakout is designed to equip VBS directors to light the way for their teams. We’ll dive into how to recruit volunteers\, clarify roles\, and follow up in ways that celebrate and encourage both your volunteers and the families who attend. You’ll leave with practical tools\, biblical guidance\, and the secret to keeping your team and your VBS glowing! \nOption 2 – ‘Serving that Shines!’Make the most of your serving experience at VBS! Learn how to engage kids of all learning styles\, handle classroom challenges with confidence\, build relationships with kids\, and share your story. You’ll leave feeling equipped\, excited and energized for your role at VBS! \n\n11:20am – 12pm – Roundtable DiscussionsPull up a chair and join the conversation as we tackle real-world VBS challenges together. From keeping kids safe at dismissal to saving money and preparing for kids with special needs\, these roundtables are all about learning from each other. Bring your questions\, your experience\, and your best ideas! \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Here!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						\n\n                \n                        \n                            VBS Light Lab 2026\n                             \n                        					\n						Δ\n						\n						\n\n					\n                        Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email(Required)\n                            \n                        Phone(Required)Church/Organization(Required)Role/Position(Required)Are you registering a group/multiple people?(Required)\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			How many are in your group besides you? Quantity(Required)\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$10.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Event Registration(Required)Select which date you will attend.\n			\n					\n					April 11 (9am–12pm): Georgia Avenue Baptist Church 12525 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring\, MD 20906\n			\n			\n					\n					April 18 (9am–12pm): Severna Park Baptist Church 506 Benfield Rd. Severna Park\, MD 21146\n			\n			\n					\n					May 1 (5:30pm–8pm): Mountain City Church 19 Beall St. Frostburg\, MD 21532\n			Total\n							\n						Coupon \n         \n\nContinue to Payment
URL:https://bcmd.org/event/vbs-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
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SUMMARY:Disaster Relief Training – Shepherdstown\, WV
DESCRIPTION:Disaster Relief Training – Shepherdstown\, WV\n						This training is part of the ongoing effort to recruit new volunteers\, expand regionally\, and continue growing BCM/D Disaster Relief. We desire to add new volunteers to this ministry that serves people in crisis with the love of Christ in a practical way. \nClasses offered will be Administration\, Assessment\, Chaplaincy\, Feeding\, Recovery (Classroom & Practical)\, and Shower/Laundry. While this event is hosted at Covenant Church in Shepherdstown WV\, all potential volunteers throughout the BCM/D are welcome. \nApril 11th | 9:00am – 4pmCovenant Church7485 Shepherdstown Pike\,Shepherdstown\, WV 25443 \nCourse descriptions are as follows:\n  \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Administration\n				Administration volunteers manage volunteer check-in\, finances\, and daily reporting using provided laptop systems. In this class\, participants will learn how to process volunteers efficiently\, manage documentation\, and support overall site organization in a fast-paced environment. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Assessment\n				Assessment team members visit homeowners to determine how Disaster Relief volunteers can assist with cleanup and recovery. During this training\, participants will learn how to evaluate damage\, complete paperwork accurately\, and coordinate effectively with recovery teams. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Chaplaincy\n				Chaplaincy volunteers provide spiritual and emotional care to disaster survivors and fellow volunteers. In this class\, participants will develop practical skills for compassionate listening\, spiritual encouragement\, and crisis ministry \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Feeding \n				Feeding volunteers prepare and serve large quantities of food using Disaster Relief equipment. In this course\, participants will gain hands-on instruction in large-scale food preparation\, kitchen safety\, and operating mobile feeding units. (The review of 5 training videos and a written self-check must be submitted to dbennett@bcmd.org prior to receiving your DR badge) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Recovery\n				Recovery volunteers assist homeowners by cleaning and restoring personal dwellings after a disaster. In this class\, participants will learn debris removal techniques\, mud-out procedures\, temporary repairs\, and safe work practices in challenging environments. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief\n				This class is required for all new volunteers. The class will give an overview of the work of Disaster Relief\, it’s role in the larger context of disaster response\, and ministry with disaster survivors. We will also cover what to expect on a disaster response\, what to bring\, etc.. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n                \n                        \n                            Disaster Relief Training – Shepherdstown\, WV\n                             \n                        					\n						Δ\n						\n						\n\n					\n                        InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email(Required)\n                            \n                        PhoneChurch(Required)Registration Type(Required)Select OneNew VolunteerReturning Volunteer/Need New DR BadgeReturning Volunteer/No Badge NeededClass Options(Required)Select up to 3 classes (new volunteers must take Intro to Disaster Relief as one of their selections)\n								\n								Administration\n							\n								\n								Assessment\n							\n								\n								Chaplaincy\n							\n								\n								Feeding\n							\n								\n								Recovery\n							\n								\n								Intro to Disaster Relief\n							Consent(Required)\n			\n					\n					I agree to the background check policy\n			I hereby authorize the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware\, Inc.\, and/or its agents to make an independent investigation of my background\, references\, character\, past employment\, education\, criminal or police records\, including those maintained by both public and private organizations\, and all public records for the purpose of confirming information contained on my application and/or obtaining other information that may be material to my qualifications for volunteering with the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware\, Inc.\nI release the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware\, Inc.\, and/or its agents\, and any person or entity that provides information pursuant to this authorization\, from any and all liabilities\, claims or lawsuits regarding information obtained from any and all of the above-referenced sources used.If you have a discount code please enter it below Total\n							\n						\n         \n\nContinue to Payment
URL:https://bcmd.org/event/disaster-relief-training-shepherdstown-wv/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
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SUMMARY:Servicio Hispano Unido
DESCRIPTION:¡Pronto habrá más información!\n“solícitos en guardar la unidad del Espíritu en el vínculo de la paz”Efesios 4:3 \nPrimera Iglesia bautista de laurel15000 First Baptist Ln\, Laurel\, MD 20707
URL:https://bcmd.org/event/servicio-hispano-unido/
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