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SUMMARY:Disability Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Because church should be a safe place for people with disabilities\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Disability Sunday: A Call to Embrace All\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join churches throughout Maryland/Delaware in recognizing the second Sunday of July as disability Sunday. We are so excited to be linking arms with other SBC state conventions to provide encouragement to and for individuals with disabilities and their families and bring awareness to the need for disability ministry in our churches. \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				Understanding Disability Sunday\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Disability Sunday is a pivotal day for churches to recognize and act upon the biblical mandate found in Luke 14:13\, which calls us to invite and embrace those who are often marginalized\, including individuals with disabilities. This day is not just about awareness but about actively removing obstacles to ensure that the gospel is accessible to all. By participating\, churches demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity and the spiritual growth of every individual. \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				Disability Sunday Resources\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Download The Prayer Guide\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				Download Here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Download The Slides\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				Download Here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Download The Video\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				Download Here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Download a Bulletin Insert\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				Download 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				Ideas That Your Church Can USE TO Participate\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nOrganize a special congregational prayer time focused on disability awareness.\nDistribute our week-long prayer guide dedicated to disability ministry.\nShow a disability awareness video during the service.\nDeliver a sermon on the theology of disability and inclusion.\nHighlight and celebrate existing disability ministries within your church.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nHost a workshop on making church facilities more accessible.\nSet up a resource table with information on disability services.\nShare testimonies from individuals with disabilities in your congregation.\nOrganize a community outreach event focused on disability inclusion.\nProvide training for church staff on disability awareness and support.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nCreate a bulletin board showcasing disability ministry resources.\nEncourage members to volunteer with local disability organizations.\nPartner with other churches to host a joint Disability Sunday event.\nEncourage youth groups to engage in disability advocacy projects.\nDevelop a church accessibility plan with input from members with disabilities.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Contact BCM/D’s disability consultant\, Katie Matthews at kmatthews@bcmd.org\, for further help with making your church accessible to one of the world’s largest unreached people groups\, those with disabilities. \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				Let us know if your church joins in for a chance to be featured!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Let us know if your church joins in by tagging us on any of our social media platforms or email Katie Matthews at kmatthews@bcmd.org! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Facebook\n						\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join Our Community\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Share your Disability Sunday experiences by tagging us on social media! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Instagram\n						\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Follow Us\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				We love seeing how your church is participating. Use #DisabilitySunday!
URL:https://bcmd.org/event/disability-sunday-2026/
CATEGORIES:Disability Ministry
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SUMMARY:Everyone Belongs Camp 2025
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Registration is Now OPEN!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						The Everyone Belongs Camp\, hosted by the BCM/D\, is an overnight weekend experience for families impacted by disability. We want your family to be a part of an amazing weekend that is safe\, inviting\, and encouraging! Campers\, ages 12 and up\, can expect to pack for a three-day/two-night weekend of fun at the Skycroft Conference Center in Middletown\, MD. Families have the opportunity to ride the zip-line\, plunge down an outdoor water slide\, or relax by the pool. We will also have crafts\, singing\, games\, a talent show\, evening dance and daily Bible study. Campers and their families will get to experience the love of God through activities during the weekend. We hope you can join us for a weekend of fun and connection!  \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						Family Cost:Family of 2: $250 (Parent and 1 camper)Family of 3: $350 (Parent\, 1 camper\, and 1 additional family member)Family of 4: $450 (Parent\, 1 camper\, and 2 additional family members) \nVolunteer Cost:$50 per person \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Camp Registration Closed\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Volunteer Registration Closed\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						*Application does not guarantee attendance to camp. You will be notified once your application is reviewed and accepted. Payment is not due at the time of application. Anyone attending over the age of 18 will be required to complete a background check. Additional family members can be parents or siblings. The cost is determined by the family unit size and not children versus adults. Financial aid is available for families who are unable to cover the cost of camp. Email Kmatthews@bcmd.org for more information. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						**Volunteers must complete a background check and interview process. Application does not guarantee attendance to camp. You will be notified once your application is reviewed and accepted. Payment is not due at the time of application.  \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Map/Camp Information \nSkycroft Conference Center is located at:9621 Frostown RdMiddletown\, Maryland 21769 \nOur office hours are:Monday-Friday:  8:30 AM – 4:00 PM \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				FAQ’s\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Hidden\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Menu\n				Camp Menu (May be subject to slight changes) \nFriday DinnerRavioli Grilled Chicken Linguini Noodles Marinara Sauce Alfredo Sauce Tuscan VeggiesAsparagus Breadsticks   \nSaturday Breakfast: French Toast EggsBacon Sausage Links Hashbrowns Strawberry Topping Muffins  \nSaturday Lunch Brioche Buns Pulled Pork Burgers Onion Rings Baked Beans Corn Coleslaw Cheese/Pickles  \nSaturday Dinner Sliced Roast Beef Swai Baked PotatoesWild Rice Cali Veggie Peas Dinner Rolls Bacon Bits/Cheese/Sour Cream  \nSunday Breakfast Biscuits and Gravy Eggs Sausage patty Canadian Bacon Diced Potatoes Apple Fritters  \nSunday Lunch Sub Rolls Philly Steak Chicken Tenders Straight Cut Fries Cheese Sauce Peppers/Onions Corn Pasta Salad  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Packing List\n				Suggested Packing List \n1. Clothes for all temperatures2. Pajamas3. Sneakers and/or sandals4. Modest Bathing Suit5. Pool Towel6. Toiletries7. Towel for shower8. Bedding (Pillow\, sheets\, and blankets. Rooms have 2-4 beds.)9. Care supplies that your child might need10. Flashlight11. Suntan lotion and bug spray12. Reusable Water Bottle13. Something to wear for the dance\, if you choose to wear something special. This is not required; you certainly can stay casual.14. Talent Show needs: On Sunday morning we will have a gifts and talent show to allow your child to display a talent or something that is important to them. If your child wishes to participate\, please bring anything that they will15. Any needed medication \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What is included in the cost of the camp?\n				Family Camp includes lodging for the weekend\, 6 meals\, t-shirt\, background checks\, volunteer training\, program costs\, and supplies for all activities including the zipline\, pool\, and slide. \nHowever\, the cost does not include any additional purchases such as snacks from Hebrews\, the onsite coffee shop.
URL:https://bcmd.org/event/everyone-belongs-camp-2025/
LOCATION:Skycroft Conference Center\, 9621 Frostown Rd\, Middletown\, MD\, 21769\, United States
CATEGORIES:Disability Ministry
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SUMMARY:Disability Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Disability Sunday is dedicated to raising awareness to the need for Disability Ministry. We have a biblical mandate in Luke 14:13 to invite “the poor\, the crippled\, the lame\, and the blind“. Disability Ministry isn’t merely a program it’s about removing barriers to the gospel. \nTo find out more or to download resources\, visit our page: https://bcmd.org/disability-sunday/
URL:https://bcmd.org/event/disability-sunday-2/
CATEGORIES:Disability Ministry
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