BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T205009 CREATED:20231107T151050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T145016Z UID:10000098-1706954400-1706965200@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Female Ministry Leaders In-Person Cohort: Leading and Loving DESCRIPTION:Join us February 3\, 2024 at South Shore Church!\nThings we’ll cover: \n\nSimplifying Your Systems and Processes\nCalendaring \nGrowth That Doesn’t Require YOU\nHow To Handle People When They’re Hard\n\n\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/leading-loving/ LOCATION:South Shore Church\, 725 Herald Harbor Rd\, Crownsville\, MD\, 21032\, United States CATEGORIES:Women's Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2-1-e1699372822375.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T114500 DTSTAMP:20260430T205009 CREATED:20240104T061047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T001210Z UID:10000150-1707820200-1707824700@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-3/2024-02-13/ 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:20240213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T205009 CREATED:20240112T200600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T200605Z UID:10000146-1707850800-1707854400@bcmd.org SUMMARY:2024 Spring Preschool Cohort DESCRIPTION:Jesus Loves Preschoolers Online Cohort\n7-8 PM – Zoom Tuesday\, Feb. 13Tuesday\, Feb. 20Tuesday\, Feb. 27Tuesday\, Mar. 5  \nCalling all preschool ministry staff and volunteers! Get set to hop on board with Josh Zello from PreschoolPastor.com for an exciting ride with the “Jesus Loves Preschoolers” online cohort – trust us\, it’s going to be a blast that you won’t want to miss! Together\, in a tight-knit group\, we’re going on an adventure to uncover the magic of gospel-centered preschool ministry. \nWeek 1: We’re peeling back the curtain to reveal the wonder of gospel-centered preschool ministry – it’s like discovering a treasure map to little hearts! And here’s the secret: it’s worth every ounce of effort. \nWeek 2: “Childcare” isn’t a bad word. Let’s give childcare a fantastic makeover – imagine providing childcare that’s not just good but absolutely top-notch! \nWeek 3: Buckle up for a deep dive into purposeful play. Whether it’s a Sunday morning gathering or a VBS with preschoolers in mind\, they need you to engage them in play– the kind that ignites imaginations and nurtures curious minds. It’s more than fun; it’s a chance to help little ones blossom. \nWeek 4: We’ll equip you with tips and tricks to manage your classroom like a pro\, making every day smooth sailing. Remember\, this isn’t just another cohort – it’s a dynamic\, engaging journey guaranteed to fill your toolbox with ideas and your heart with inspiration. \nDon’t let this adventure pass you by! Sign up today\, and let’s create a preschool ministry bursting with joy\, excitement\, and the love of Jesus! \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost: $30\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/2024springpreschool-cohort/ LOCATION:Online Cohort CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/preschool-feature.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T205009 CREATED:20231226T170555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T061001Z UID:10000105-1708516800-1708524000@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-4/2024-02-21/ 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:20240224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T205009 CREATED:20240118T210311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T210311Z UID:10000153-1708765200-1708776000@bcmd.org SUMMARY:George Liele Missionary Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Oops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/george-liele-missionary-breakfast/ LOCATION:Sharon Bible Fellowship Church\, 6117 Seabrook Road\, Lanham\, MD\, 20706\, United States CATEGORIES:African American ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T205009 CREATED:20240116T153206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T225401Z UID:10000151-1708765200-1708783200@bcmd.org SUMMARY:2024 VBS Workshop DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 24\n9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nFirst Baptist Church Pocomoke\n \nAre you ready for VBS 2024? No matter what stage you’re at in planning\, this workshop is designed to help you build an amazing vacation Bible school at your church! This workshop will help equip your church leadership and volunteers to host a safe\, effective\, and unforgettable VBS for your church and community!\n \nSchedule:\n9:00-9:15 – Check-In\n9:15-9:30 – Welcome\n9:35-10:20 – Breakout Session 1\n10:25-11:10 – Breakout Session 2\n11:15-12:00 – Breakout Session 3\n12:00-1:00 – Lunch & Panel Discussion\n1:00-1:45 – Roundtable Discussions\n1:45-2:00 – Closing\n \nBreakout Sessions\, roundtable discussions\, and Panel Q&A will cover a variety of topics\, including promotion/follow-up\, sharing the gospel with kids\, teaching the Bible to kids\, prayer strategies for VBS\, preparing for special needs children\, building a VBS team\, budget-friendly VBS ideas\, safety and security at VBS\, and more!\n \nWe’re excited to bring you the following breakout presenters:\nTanya Area\, Director of Children’s Ministry\, First Baptist Church Pocomoke City\nKris Buckman\, Youth & Kids Missionary\, BCM/D\nShannon Diehl\, Children’s Ministry\, Berlin Baptist Church\nAdron Dozat\, Prayer Coordinator\, BCM/D\nJancy Glisson\, Director of the Salisbury Christian School Early Learning Center\nKatie Matthews\, Disability Ministry Missionary\, BCM/D\nLaurie Zimmerman\, Children & Youth Ministry Director\, Lynnhaven Baptist Church\n \nWe’d LOVE to see YOU and your team there!\n \n \nOops! We could not locate your form. 2024 VBS Workshop URL:https://bcmd.org/event/2024-vbs-workshop/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church Pocomoke CIty\, 204 4th St.\, Pocomoke City\, MD\, 21851\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,VBS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/vbs-workshop-1-e1705424173145.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR