BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bcmd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240910 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240603T205847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T121710Z UID:10000189-1725840000-1725926399@bcmd.org SUMMARY:SMO Week of Prayer DESCRIPTION:Join us in praying for the State Missions Offering this week\, September 8th-15th. \nThe annual Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware State Missions is designed to mobilize our churches for mission by resourcing BCM/D churches with grants to collaborate with one another as we seek to ensure that every church is mobilized for mission in the BCM/D. \nTo find out more information\, click here! URL:https://bcmd.org/event/smo-grant-week-of-prayer/2024-09-09/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SMO-design-kit_slide-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240603T205847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T121710Z UID:10000188-1725753600-1725839999@bcmd.org SUMMARY:SMO Week of Prayer DESCRIPTION:Join us in praying for the State Missions Offering this week\, September 8th-15th. \nThe annual Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware State Missions is designed to mobilize our churches for mission by resourcing BCM/D churches with grants to collaborate with one another as we seek to ensure that every church is mobilized for mission in the BCM/D. \nTo find out more information\, click here! URL:https://bcmd.org/event/smo-grant-week-of-prayer/2024-09-08/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SMO-design-kit_slide-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240717T225645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T230826Z UID:10000564-1725534000-1725541200@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Healthier Pastors Healthier Churches Lunch DESCRIPTION:When: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nDates & Locations:\n\nAugust 1: Faith Glen Burnie Glen Burnie\, MD\nSeptember 5th: Faith Baptist Fellowship Cambridge\, MD\nOctober 3rd: Covenant Church Shepherdstown\, WV\nDecember 5th: Bayside Baptist Church\, Chesapeake Beach\, MD\n\nA safe gathering for pastors to nourish and refresh the spirit\, because a healthier pastor leads to a healthier church. \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/healthier-pastors-healthier-churches-lunch/2024-09-05/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HPHC-newsletter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240419T200246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T204817Z UID:10000179-1725534000-1725537600@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Ministry Safe Webinar: Background Checks – What you DON'T know can lead you into a ditch! DESCRIPTION:BCM/D and MinistrySafe are proud to work together to protect children and those who serve them!\nMany churches rely heavily on background checks as the solution for child sexual abuse risk. Is this heavy reliance well-founded? In this session\, Gregory Love will address the realities of background check effectiveness. Love will also explain other factors that further impact background check effectiveness that are unknown to ministry leaders: federal and state legislative limits on search scopes and reports\, state record purges\, corners cut by background check vendors\, and more. BCM/D and MinistrySafe are excited to partner together for this informative webinar. \nDate | Thursday\, September 5\, 2024 \nTime | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET \nREGISTER TODAY! URL:https://bcmd.org/event/ministry-safe-training3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MS-Webinar-event-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240104T062002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T064625Z UID:10000133-1725235200-1725321599@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Labor Day DESCRIPTION:The Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware will be closed to celebrate the holiday with friends and family. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/labor-day-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/labor-day-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240419T114322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T200009Z UID:10000177-1724490000-1724515200@bcmd.org SUMMARY:This Event Has Been Postponed DESCRIPTION:The Evangelism Conference has been postponed. Stay tuned for more information! URL:https://bcmd.org/event/2024-evangelism-conference/ LOCATION:Clinton Baptist Church\, 8701 Woodyard Rd\, Clinton\, MD\, 20735\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ev-Conf-Website-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240811T101955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T102309Z UID:10000571-1724407200-1724414400@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Send Locals DESCRIPTION:Send Local Prayer Gatherings for BCMD pastors and church planters \n8.20.24 – Canvas Church\, Salisbury MD | 10am \n\n8.21.24 – Lifehouse Church\, Townsend DE | 10am\n8.22.24 – South Shore Church\, Crownsville MD | 10am\n8.23.24 – Hagerstown Church\, Hagerstown MD | 10am\n\n\n\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/send-locals/2024-08-23/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Send-Local-Lunches_FB-IG-option-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240811T101955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T102309Z UID:10000570-1724320800-1724328000@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Send Locals DESCRIPTION:Send Local Prayer Gatherings for BCMD pastors and church planters \n8.20.24 – Canvas Church\, Salisbury MD | 10am \n\n8.21.24 – Lifehouse Church\, Townsend DE | 10am\n8.22.24 – South Shore Church\, Crownsville MD | 10am\n8.23.24 – Hagerstown Church\, Hagerstown MD | 10am\n\n\n\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/send-locals/2024-08-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Send-Local-Lunches_FB-IG-option-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20231226T170555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T061001Z UID:10000110-1724241600-1724248800@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Connect Lunches with Kris DESCRIPTION:When: NoonDates & Locations: \n\nJan. 31     Noodles & Company 552B Gov. Ritchie Hwy Severna Park\, MD 21146\nFeb. 21     Noodles & Company 5350 Campbell Blvd. Baltimore\, MD 21236\nMar. 6      Noodles & Company 5221 Buckeystown Pike\, Frederick\, MD 21704\nMar. 20     Noodles & Company 1728 Valley Mall Rd. Hagerstown\, MD 21740\nApr. 17     Applebee’s 4110 S. Dupont Hwy\, Camden\, DE 19934\nMay 15     Applebee’s 2703 N. Salisbury Blvd. Salisbury\, MD 21801\nAug. 21     Noodles & Company 6400F Ridge Rd.\, Sykesville\, MD 21784\nSept. 11    Noodles & Company 177 Kentlands Blvd\, Gaithersburg\, MD 20878\nSept. 25    Noodles & Company 2801 Campus Way North\, Lanham\, MD 20706\nOct. 23     Noodles & Company 3055 Waldorf Market Place\, Waldorf\, MD 20603\nOct. 30     Applebee’s 12201 Winchester Road SW\, LaVale\, MD 21502\nNov. 13     Noodles & Company 621 Bel Air Rd. Bel Air\, MD 21014\n\n\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/connect-lunches-with-kris-4/2024-08-21/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,Youth Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Connect-Lunches.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240811T101955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T102309Z UID:10000569-1724234400-1724241600@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Send Locals DESCRIPTION:Send Local Prayer Gatherings for BCMD pastors and church planters \n8.20.24 – Canvas Church\, Salisbury MD | 10am \n\n8.21.24 – Lifehouse Church\, Townsend DE | 10am\n8.22.24 – South Shore Church\, Crownsville MD | 10am\n8.23.24 – Hagerstown Church\, Hagerstown MD | 10am\n\n\n\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/send-locals/2024-08-21/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Send-Local-Lunches_FB-IG-option-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240811T101955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T102309Z UID:10000568-1724148000-1724155200@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Send Locals DESCRIPTION:Send Local Prayer Gatherings for BCMD pastors and church planters \n8.20.24 – Canvas Church\, Salisbury MD | 10am \n\n8.21.24 – Lifehouse Church\, Townsend DE | 10am\n8.22.24 – South Shore Church\, Crownsville MD | 10am\n8.23.24 – Hagerstown Church\, Hagerstown MD | 10am\n\n\n\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/send-locals/2024-08-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Send-Local-Lunches_FB-IG-option-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240708T172104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T143651Z UID:10000562-1723280400-1723296600@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Preschool Mini-Con DESCRIPTION:Preschool Mini-Con\nSaturday\, August 109 AM – 1:30 PM \nMiddle River Baptist Church610 Middle River Rd.Middle River\, MD 21220 \nBCM/D\, together with the Baltimore Baptist Association\, is excited to bring you a training opportunity for all those who work with preschoolers in our weekday educator roles or ministry roles! \nBring your entire staff to a day of equipping and encouraging! After three main sessions (and lunch!)\, each school or ministry will be given time (and space) to meet with their team for any back-to school that needs to be done. If you were planning on gathering your team together for a back-to-school meeting\, use this opportunity to do just that\, with an extra helping of exciting training in the morning! \n9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Welcome/Check-In9:15 AM – 10:00 AM Session 1 Josh Zello10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Break10:15 AM – 11:00 Session 2 Katie Matthews11:00 AM – 11:15 Break11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Session 3 Josh Zello12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Lunch12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Individual School planning sessions (a private space will be provided for your team!) \nSession 1: “Jesus Loves Preschoolers”Jesus calls us to welcome children in his name. By doing so\, we are following his command. But what does it mean to truly welcome preschoolers? By understanding the reasons and methods behind this important task\, we can discover ways to fulfill Jesus’ call. \nSession 2: “Meeting Everyone’s Needs in the Classroom”Each child is uniquely designed according to His purpose. This session will equip teachers with tools and resources to meet the unique needs of preschoolers affected by disabilities. \nSession 3: “Classroom Management 101”Learn practical techniques to handle everyday challenges\, ensuring smooth and productive days for both teachers and students. This session is designed to equip you with the tools and confidence needed to foster a harmonious and engaging classroom. \nMeet the speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Josh Zello\n Family Ministry Director / Redemption City Church \n Josh Zello has been married to his best friend\, Hannah\, for five years\, and they have a two-year-old little girl named Avery. Early childhood proves to be a critical stage of life. Preschoolers learn an incredible amount in such a short span\, presenting a prime opportunity to present the teachings of Jesus in tangible and pragmatic ways. Due to this\, he has dedicated over ten years to serving in preschool ministry\, lending his efforts to churches ranging in size from 17\,000 attendees to as few as 250. His passion lies in crafting gospel-centered\, developmentally appropriate\, and thriving preschool ministries. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Katie Matthews\n BCM/D Disability Ministry Missionary \n Katie Matthews is a mom of two\, a pastors wife\, and BCM/D’s Disability Ministry Missionary. At her home church\, she serves as the codirector of children’s ministry and leads a disability ministry called Bethany Blessings. She is passionate about bringing the gospel to families of individuals with disabilities and seeks to train other church members on how to minister to these families. Her desire is for the church to love individuals who have disabilities as best as they can so that both the church and the families can experience the blessing of church inclusion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost: $10\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 Oops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/preschool-mini-con/ LOCATION:MIddle River Baptist Church\, 610 Middle River Rd.\, Middle River\, MD\, 21220\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MRBC-Mini-Con-newsletter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240104T061047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T001210Z UID:10000121-1723114800-1723118400@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Prayer Meeting DESCRIPTION:Prayer Is Our Primary Strategy\n\n\n\n“Rejoice always\, pray without ceasing\, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 \n\nJoin us as we partner with our local associations and churches as we gather together to pray. We will be meeting in twelve different locations four times this year with the express purpose of praying together. No RSVP is necessary and everyone is invited to join. We look forward to seeing you there! \nTuesday\, February 13\, 2024 (10:30 – 11:45 AM)\n\nCrossLife Church (6625 Selnick Dr.\, Elkridge\, MD 20175)\nLaPlata Baptist Church (9400 Old Stagecoach Rd.\, LaPlata\, MD 20646)\nFaith Baptist Fellowship (1312 Race St.\, Cambridge\, MD 21613)\n\nTuesday\, May 14\, 2024 (10:30 – 11:45 AM)\n\nFBC Cumberland (212 Bedford St.\, Cumberland\, MD 21502)\nSouth End Baptist Church (506 Carrollton Dr.\, Frederick\, MD 21701)\nFBC Aberdeen (219 E. Bel Air Ave.\, Aberdeen\, MD 21001)\n\nThursday\, August 8\, 2024 (10:30 – 11:45 AM)\n\nGeorgia Avenue Baptist (12525 Georgia Ave.\, Silver Spring\, MD 20906)\nNorth Glen Community (508 Furnace Branch Rd. NW\, Glen Burnie\, MD 21061)\nChristian Challenge House (50 Amstel Ave.\, Newark\, DE 19711)\n\nTuesday\, October 29\, 2024 (10:30 – 11:45 AM)\n\nThe Garden Church (1500 Druid Hill Ave.\, Baltimore\, MD 21217)\nOxon Hill Baptist Church (6633 St. Barnabas Rd.\, Oxon Hill\, MD 20745)\nBethany Baptist Church in Columbia (6570 Dobbin Rd\, Columbia\, MD 21045) URL:https://bcmd.org/event/prayer-meeting-3/2024-08-08/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled-design-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240717T225645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T230826Z UID:10000563-1722510000-1722517200@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Healthier Pastors Healthier Churches Lunch DESCRIPTION:When: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nDates & Locations:\n\nAugust 1: Faith Glen Burnie Glen Burnie\, MD\nSeptember 5th: Faith Baptist Fellowship Cambridge\, MD\nOctober 3rd: Covenant Church Shepherdstown\, WV\nDecember 5th: Bayside Baptist Church\, Chesapeake Beach\, MD\n\nA safe gathering for pastors to nourish and refresh the spirit\, because a healthier pastor leads to a healthier church. \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/healthier-pastors-healthier-churches-lunch/2024-08-01/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HPHC-newsletter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240729 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20230606T193351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T020322Z UID:10000058-1721952000-1722211199@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Everyone Belongs Camp DESCRIPTION:Our Everyone Belongs Camp\, an overnight weekend for teens and young adults affected by disability\, is one way we are reaching young individuals affected by disability with the gospel. Through this camp\, we hope to invite all people with disabilities to the eternal banquet by fostering community and connections with the local church. \nAt Everyone Belongs Camp\, we want your child to be a part of an amazing weekend that they may not be able to otherwise experience! Campers\, ages 13-35\, can expect to pack for a three-day/two-night weekend of fun at the Skycroft Conference Center in Middleton\, MD. Campers will get the opportunity to ride the zip-line\, plunge down an outdoor water slide\, or relax by the pool. We will also have time for crafts\, singing\, and reading the Bible with our friends from The Gathering Place Church. Saturday night we will have fun with a dance party. All campers will get to experience the love of God through all activities during the weekend! \nIf you would like to register your child for camp\, please CLICK HERE. \nWe are in need of volunteers to serve our campers with disabilities\, ages 13-33. The greatest need for volunteers is buddies who will remain with the camper through all activities\, as well as stay in the group cabin with campers. All volunteers will need to pass a background check. The more volunteers we have\, the more campers we can host! If you desire to be a volunteer\, please CLICK HERE URL:https://bcmd.org/event/everyone-belongs-camp/ LOCATION:Skycroft Conference Center\, 9621 Frostown Rd\, Middletown\, MD\, 21769\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ebc-24-feature.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240308T200932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T200932Z UID:10000157-1721466000-1721491200@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Disaster Relief Training Allen Memorial Baptist Church DESCRIPTION:Cost:New Volunteer – $30Returning Volunteer/Need New DR Badge – $20Returning Volunteer/No Badge Needed – Free \nClasses Offered:\nIntroduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief\nFeeding Team\nRecovery Team\nLaundry Team\nSelect up to 3 classes (new volunteers must take Intro to Disaster Relief as one of their selections) \nIntroduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief\nThis class is required for all new volunteers. The class will give an overview of the work of Disaster Relief and ministry with disaster survivors. We will also cover what to expect on a disaster response\, what to bring\, etc. \nFeeding Team\nThis class will provide an overview of mass care feeding\, whether using a church kitchen to prepare meals to support volunteers responding to a disaster or using a kitchen trailer unit to prepare meals for the impacted community. Emphasis will be given to operating procedures and food safety. This class will include classroom and hands-on kitchen work as well as online videos to be viewed prior to training day. \nLaundry Team\nThe laundry team provides important support to our volunteers\, other responders and the community during disaster response. Volunteers will learn procedures for all stages of the laundry process from initial guest contact to returning clean laundry\, with an emphasis on safe operation of equipment and spiritual care ministry. \nRecovery Team\nThis class will overview the work of the flood recovery and chainsaw teams beginning with the assessment process for what we do when we arrive on site to when we depart with emphasis given to safety. Although this is a physical ministry\, many tasks do not require physical strength. \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n  URL:https://bcmd.org/event/disaster-relief-training-allen-memorial-baptist-church/ LOCATION:Allen Memorial Baptist Church\, 1303 Snow Hill Rd\, Salisbury\, MD\, 21804\, United States CATEGORIES:Disaster Relief ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DR-background.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240419T200103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T155020Z UID:10000178-1721300400-1721304000@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Ministry Safe Webinar: Ministry & Disabilities - Unique Risks Facing a Unique Population DESCRIPTION:BCM/D and MinistrySafe are proud to work together to protect children and those who serve them!\nWe are called to minister to ‘the least of these.’ In our ministries\, children – and adults – with special needs and disabilities are the most vulnerable populations we serve. Efforts to serve vulnerable populations must be intentional rather than organic. Join us for this informative webinar featuring Greg Love\, Director of MinsitrySafe\, and Katie Matthews\, BCM/D Disability Ministry Missionary! \nDate | Thursday\, July 18\, 2024 \nTime | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET\n \n REGISTER URL:https://bcmd.org/event/ministry-safe-training2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MS-Webinar-event-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240715 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240603T163101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T181509Z UID:10000180-1720915200-1721001599@bcmd.org 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Disability-Sunday-Graphic-Presentation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240104T061959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T064435Z UID:10000132-1720051200-1720051200@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Independence Day DESCRIPTION:The Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware will be closed to celebrate the holiday with friends and family. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/independence-day-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/independence-day-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240319T203932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T145251Z UID:10000159-1719046800-1719068400@bcmd.org SUMMARY:African American Fellowship Awareness Conference DESCRIPTION:Technology and the Church\nREGISTER BELOW!\nConference Date and Time: Saturday\, June 22nd from 9-3 pm (Registration starts at 8:30 am)Conference Location: BCM/D BuildingConference Cost: $10 per person \nConference Schedule: \n8:30-9:00 – Registration\n9:00-9:20 – Welcome and Worship\n9:20-9:40 – Main Session 1: A Biblical Perspective on Technology\n9:50-10:35 – Main Session 2: AI – What Is It and How Does It Impact Me?\n10:45-11:30 – Main Session 3: Right Now Media: Technology for the Church\n11:30-12:30 – Lunch12:35-1:20 – Breakout Session 11:30-2:25 – Breakout Session 2\n2:35-3:00 – Final Exhortations\, Remarks and Closing\nBreakout Sessions: \nBreakout Session 1 Offerings:Using Technology Safely – This breakout will focus on protecting oneself while using technology with an emphasis on the two most vulnerable populations\, seniors and teens/children.Using the Various Technology Platforms for Ministry – This breakout will focus on how to use various technological platforms to enhance your worship service and ministry to those who are already connected to your church.Breakout Session 2 Offerings:Using the Various Technology Platforms to Grow Your Church – This breakout will focus on using the various technology platforms to reach those who are not already connected or aware of your church. It will cover subjects like the various platforms available\, advertising\, and strategies to enhance your online presence with the goal of growing your church.Right Now Media Tutorial  – This breakout will help users to leverage the Right Now Media resource effectively by highlighting the various functions and tools within the program. This session is designed for both first-time and intermediate users of Right Now Media.  \n \n \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/2024-aaf-conference/ LOCATION:Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware\, 10255 Old Columbia Rd\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States CATEGORIES:African American ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AAF-Awareness-Conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240104T061958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T064129Z UID:10000131-1718755200-1718755200@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth DESCRIPTION:The Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware will be closed to celebrate the holiday with friends and family. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/juneteenth/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/juneteenth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240206T164437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T195931Z UID:10000155-1717232400-1717257600@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Disaster Relief Training Redland Baptist Church DESCRIPTION:Cost:New Volunteer – $30Returning Volunteer/Need New DR Badge – $20Returning Volunteer/No Badge Needed – Free \nClasses Offered:\nIntroduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief\nFeeding Team\nRecovery Team\nLaundry Team\nAdministration Team \nSelect up to 3 classes (new volunteers must take Intro to Disaster Relief as one of their selections) \nIntroduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief\nThis class is required for all new volunteers. The class will give an overview of the work of Disaster Relief and ministry with disaster survivors. We will also cover what to expect on a disaster response\, what to bring\, etc. \nFeeding Team\nThis class will provide an overview of mass care feeding\, whether using a church kitchen to prepare meals to support volunteers responding to a disaster or using a kitchen trailer unit to prepare meals for the impacted community. Emphasis will be given to operating procedures and food safety. This class will include classroom and hands-on kitchen work as well as online videos to be viewed prior to training day. \nLaundry Team\nThe laundry team provides important support to our volunteers\, other responders and the community during disaster response. Volunteers will learn procedures for all stages of the laundry process from initial guest contact to returning clean laundry\, with an emphasis on safe operation of equipment and spiritual care ministry. \nRecovery Team\nThis class will overview the work of the flood recovery and chainsaw teams beginning with the assessment process for what we do when we arrive on site to when we depart with emphasis given to safety. Although this is a physical ministry\, many tasks do not require physical strength. \nAdministration Team\nThis class will provide an overview of the forms and administrative procedures used during an active Disaster Relief recovery operation. Emphasis will be given to daily volunteer processing\, tracking job requests\, base camp support and reporting. This class will be more beneficial if participants have served on a DR recovery worksite or at least completed the Recovery Team class. \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n  URL:https://bcmd.org/event/disaster-relief-training-redland-baptist-church/ LOCATION:Redland Baptist Church\, 6922 Muncaster Mill Rd\, Dunwood\, 20855\, United States CATEGORIES:Disaster Relief ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DR-background.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240528 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240104T061950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T063757Z UID:10000130-1716768000-1716854399@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:The Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware will be closed to celebrate the holiday with friends and family. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/memorial-day-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/memorial-day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20231226T164623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T014117Z UID:10000101-1716022800-1716028200@bcmd.org SUMMARY:In-Person Sexual Abuse Awareness Training DESCRIPTION:For: Church leadership\, staff\, and volunteers \nYOU ASKED AND WE MADE IT HAPPEN! \nMany churches have asked for in-person sexual abuse awareness training for their church staff and volunteers. Kris Buckman is now a certified sexual abuse awareness trainer through Plan to Protect®! If your church does not use an online provider for sexual abuse awareness training\, such as MinistrySafe or Protect My Ministry\, BCM/D is pleased to offer an in-person alternative. It is strongly recommended that church leadership and anyone serving children\, youth\, and vulnerable adults are trained in abuse awareness. \nSexual abuse awareness training is the first line of defense in preventing and responding to sexual abuse and sets the foundation for a church’s policies and procedures. Anyone working with children must be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of abuse\, understand the grooming process of predators\, and know how to appropriately respond when abuse is suspected\, witnessed\, or disclosed. All of which will be covered in this training. \nParticipants will be quizzed on the material at the end of the session\, and upon successfully passing\, they will receive a certificate of completion (good for one year). Certificates should be placed in the participants’ personnel file. \nThis is the first recommended essential in BCM/D’s Pathways process: TRAIN\, SCREEN\, PROTECT\, REPORT\, CARE. \nWhen: Choose from three dates: January 13\, May 18\, September 28 9 – 10:30 am\nWhere: BCM/D office 10255 Old Columbia Rd. Columbia\, MD 21046\nCost: $5 per person (Not to exceed $50 per church. If your church sends over ten people\, the cost will only be $50). \n
\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/in-person-sexual-abuse-awareness-training/2024-05-18/ CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/in-person-training-e1704216165735.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20231226T170555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T061001Z UID:10000109-1715774400-1715781600@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Connect Lunches with Kris DESCRIPTION:When: NoonDates & Locations: \n\nJan. 31     Noodles & Company 552B Gov. Ritchie Hwy Severna Park\, MD 21146\nFeb. 21     Noodles & Company 5350 Campbell Blvd. Baltimore\, MD 21236\nMar. 6      Noodles & Company 5221 Buckeystown Pike\, Frederick\, MD 21704\nMar. 20     Noodles & Company 1728 Valley Mall Rd. Hagerstown\, MD 21740\nApr. 17     Applebee’s 4110 S. Dupont Hwy\, Camden\, DE 19934\nMay 15     Applebee’s 2703 N. Salisbury Blvd. Salisbury\, MD 21801\nAug. 21     Noodles & Company 6400F Ridge Rd.\, Sykesville\, MD 21784\nSept. 11    Noodles & Company 177 Kentlands Blvd\, Gaithersburg\, MD 20878\nSept. 25    Noodles & Company 2801 Campus Way North\, Lanham\, MD 20706\nOct. 23     Noodles & Company 3055 Waldorf Market Place\, Waldorf\, MD 20603\nOct. 30     Applebee’s 12201 Winchester Road SW\, LaVale\, MD 21502\nNov. 13     Noodles & Company 621 Bel Air Rd. Bel Air\, MD 21014\n\n\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/connect-lunches-with-kris-4/2024-05-15/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,Youth Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Connect-Lunches.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240104T061047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T001210Z UID:10000120-1715684400-1715688000@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Prayer Meeting DESCRIPTION:Prayer Is Our Primary Strategy\n\n\n\n“Rejoice always\, pray without ceasing\, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 \n\nJoin us as we partner with our local associations and churches as we gather together to pray. We will be meeting in twelve different locations four times this year with the express purpose of praying together. No RSVP is necessary and everyone is invited to join. We look forward to seeing you there! \nTuesday\, February 13\, 2024 (10:30 – 11:45 AM)\n\nCrossLife Church (6625 Selnick Dr.\, Elkridge\, MD 20175)\nLaPlata Baptist Church (9400 Old Stagecoach Rd.\, LaPlata\, MD 20646)\nFaith Baptist Fellowship (1312 Race St.\, Cambridge\, MD 21613)\n\nTuesday\, May 14\, 2024 (10:30 – 11:45 AM)\n\nFBC Cumberland (212 Bedford St.\, Cumberland\, MD 21502)\nSouth End Baptist Church (506 Carrollton Dr.\, Frederick\, MD 21701)\nFBC Aberdeen (219 E. Bel Air Ave.\, Aberdeen\, MD 21001)\n\nThursday\, August 8\, 2024 (10:30 – 11:45 AM)\n\nGeorgia Avenue Baptist (12525 Georgia Ave.\, Silver Spring\, MD 20906)\nNorth Glen Community (508 Furnace Branch Rd. NW\, Glen Burnie\, MD 21061)\nChristian Challenge House (50 Amstel Ave.\, Newark\, DE 19711)\n\nTuesday\, October 29\, 2024 (10:30 – 11:45 AM)\n\nThe Garden Church (1500 Druid Hill Ave.\, Baltimore\, MD 21217)\nOxon Hill Baptist Church (6633 St. Barnabas Rd.\, Oxon Hill\, MD 20745)\nBethany Baptist Church in Columbia (6570 Dobbin Rd\, Columbia\, MD 21045) URL:https://bcmd.org/event/prayer-meeting-3/2024-05-14/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled-design-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240404T165259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T165336Z UID:10000176-1714474800-1714478400@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Ministry Safe Webinar: Third-Party Facilities Use DESCRIPTION:BCM/D and MinistrySafe are proud to work together to protect children and those who serve them!\nAre outside third-parties using your facilities – Awana\, Young Life\, another church or parachurch ministry\, a basketball league or a knitting club? Are you acquainted with the concept of Third-Party Liability? Churches must balance generosity with wisdom – especially related to child sexual abuse risk that can arise from third-party facility use. In this session\, Gregory Love will walk through how a church can evaluate facility use\, develop its Facilities Use Policy and create a Facilities Use Agreement for those entities granted permitted access. \nDate | Tuesday\, April 30\, 2024 \nTime | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET \nSave your seat for this FREE informative webinar by CLICKING HERE! URL:https://bcmd.org/event/ministry-safe-training1/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MS-Webinar-event-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20231103T155839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T160226Z UID:10000096-1713744000-1714003199@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Refresh Retreat 2024 DESCRIPTION:Refresh Retreats are three-day retreats designed to bring deep encouragement and strengthening to ministry couples\, church staff\, and lay leaders. Teaching topics include spiritual and emotional health as well as other topics like godly leadership\, prayer\, and evangelism. \nPrices\nPastor Alone – $199 (includes lodging)\nPastor & Wife – $399 (includes lodging) \nThe registration price includes two nights lodging\, all sessions\, conference materials\, and meals are covered\, Monday dinner through Wednesday breakfast. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://bcmd.org/event/refresh-2024/ LOCATION:Loews Philadelphia Hotel\, 1200 Market St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/namb.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20240328T175435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T172401Z UID:10000172-1713439800-1713445200@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Evangelism Encouragement Lunches with Mark DESCRIPTION:When: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nDates & Locations:\n\n6/5/25 – Western Association – The Casselman Inn (113 Main Street\, Grantsville\, MD)\n7/17/25 – Mid-Maryland Association – Chili’s Grill and Bar (1312 Londontown Blvd\, Eldersburg\, MD)\n8/14/25 – Blue Ridge Association – Cracker Barrel (18214 Col. HK Douglas Dr.\, Hagerstown)\n9/18/25 – Eastern Association – Roadie Joes (525 S. Main St.\, Berlin\, MD)\n10/16/25 – Susquehanna Association – Mission BBQ (627 Bel Air Road Bel Air\, MD 21014)\n11/20/25 – Montgomery Association – Gentleman Jim’s (18257 Flower Hill Way\, Gaithersburg\, MD)\n12/01/25 – Baltimore Association – Kooper’s North (12240 Tullamore Rd.\, Timonium\, MD)\n1/15/26 – Arundel Association – Romilo’s Restaurant (478 Ritchie Hwy.\, Severna Park\, MD)\n\n*Future Associational locations to be determined. Stay tuned!* \n\n\n \n \n Pastor… we want to connect with you and talk about evangelism. Mark Dooley\, BCM/D Associate Executive Director and State Director of Evangelism would love to treat the pastors of the BCM/D churches to lunch. We will talk about evangelism efforts taking place in our churches and seek to\, as the Scripture says\, “encourage one another.” Complete the form below if you plan to attend! \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 Mobile Phone(Required)Church Name(Required)Choose Your Date and Location(Required)Select One4/24/25 - Potomac Association5/15/25 - Prince Georges Association6/5/25 - Western Association7/17/25 - Mid-Maryland Association8/14/25 - Blue Ridge Association9/18/25 - Eastern Association10/16/25 - Susquehanna Association11/20/25 - Montgomery Association1/08/26 - Baltimore Association1/15/26 - Arundel Association\n\nSubmit URL:https://bcmd.org/event/evangelism-encouragement-lunch-with-mark/2024-04-18/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Evangelism-Encouragement-Lunch-Web-Size.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153639 CREATED:20231226T170555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T061001Z UID:10000108-1713355200-1713362400@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Connect Lunches with Kris DESCRIPTION:When: NoonDates & Locations: \n\nJan. 31     Noodles & Company 552B Gov. Ritchie Hwy Severna Park\, MD 21146\nFeb. 21     Noodles & Company 5350 Campbell Blvd. Baltimore\, MD 21236\nMar. 6      Noodles & Company 5221 Buckeystown Pike\, Frederick\, MD 21704\nMar. 20     Noodles & Company 1728 Valley Mall Rd. Hagerstown\, MD 21740\nApr. 17     Applebee’s 4110 S. Dupont Hwy\, Camden\, DE 19934\nMay 15     Applebee’s 2703 N. Salisbury Blvd. Salisbury\, MD 21801\nAug. 21     Noodles & Company 6400F Ridge Rd.\, Sykesville\, MD 21784\nSept. 11    Noodles & Company 177 Kentlands Blvd\, Gaithersburg\, MD 20878\nSept. 25    Noodles & Company 2801 Campus Way North\, Lanham\, MD 20706\nOct. 23     Noodles & Company 3055 Waldorf Market Place\, Waldorf\, MD 20603\nOct. 30     Applebee’s 12201 Winchester Road SW\, LaVale\, MD 21502\nNov. 13     Noodles & Company 621 Bel Air Rd. Bel Air\, MD 21014\n\n\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/connect-lunches-with-kris-4/2024-04-17/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,Youth Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Connect-Lunches.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR