BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware - ECPv6.15.20//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250203 DTSTAMP:20260430T082309 CREATED:20250110T204731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T073714Z UID:10000661-1738454400-1738540799@bcmd.org SUMMARY:George Liele Church Planting\, Evangelism\, And Missions Sunday DESCRIPTION:Southern Baptists set aside the first Sunday in February to celebrate the work and leadership of African American and Black pioneers such as: \n\nGeorge Liele\, who many acknowledge as the first overseas missionary from the United States in 1782\nLott Carey\, who organized African American missions in the 1800s\nS.M. Lockridge\, who was a faithful preacher of the gospel in the 20th century\nSid Smith\, who was one of the first African American Southern Baptist denominational leaders in the modern era\nFred Luter\, who was elected as the first African American president of the Southern Baptist Convention.\n\nWe celebrate the life and work of these men by recognizing that their legacy encourages us to send more African American and Black missionaries. The world’s greatest problem is still lostness and there is no problem that should unify us more\, because in the gospel\, God has given the solution. Together\, we get to share the good news of Jesus with people and places who have never heard the gospel. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/george-liele-church-planting-evangelism-and-missions-sunday/ CATEGORIES:African American ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/george-liele-updated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T082309 CREATED:20250110T205532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T124100Z UID:10000662-1739005200-1739016000@bcmd.org SUMMARY:George Liele Missionary Breakfast DESCRIPTION:This event introduces George Liele an African American\, who was the first international missionary of the SBC. It also encourages African American churches and pastors to engage in international missions. The event begins with breakfast followed with presentations by missionaries currently on the field overseas. Featured Guest – Karen Wortham. \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/george-liele-missionary-breakfast-2/ LOCATION:Sharon Bible Fellowship Church\, 6117 Seabrook Road\, Lanham\, MD\, 20706\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/George-Liele-Missionary-3rd-Annual-Breakfast-flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T082309 CREATED:20250107T074214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T150834Z UID:10000623-1739610000-1739620800@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Magnify Your VBS: Preview and Training! DESCRIPTION:Magnify Your VBS: Preview & Training Event!\n\nGet ready to MAGNIFY your Vacation Bible School experience this year! Join us for an inspiring event where we’ll unveil the VBS content\, explore creative ways to bring the theme to life\, and provide valuable training to equip your team for success. \nDiscover: Get a sneak peek at this year’s curriculum and dive into the theme designed to engage and excite kids.\nLearn: Participate in hands-on training to sharpen your skills and bring out the best in your VBS planning.\nConnect: Network with other ministry leaders and volunteers\, share ideas\, and be encouraged as you prepare to impact the next generation. \n\n\nLet’s MAGNIFY God’s love and truth together through VBS in 2025—don’t miss out! \nThe cost is only $10 per person and and there are several dates and locations to choose from: \nOak Grove Baptist Church\n2106 Churchville Rd.\nBel Air\, MD 21015\nFebruary 15\, 2025\,  9AM-Noon \nCanvas Church\n219 N. Division St.\nSalisbury\, MD 21801\nFebruary 22\, 2025\,  9AM-Noon \nLexington Park Baptist Church\n46855 S Shangri-La Dr.\nLexington Park\, MD 20653\nMarch 15\, 9AM-Noon \nFirst English Baptist Church\n136 E. Main St.\nFrostburg\, MD 21532\nMarch 28\, 2025\, 5:30-9PM \nGeorgia Avenue Baptist Church\n12525 Georgia Ave.\nSilver Spring\, MD 20906\nApril 5\, 9AM-Noon \nCatonsville Baptist Church\n1004 Frederick Rd.\nCatonsville\, MD 21228\nApril 12\, 9AM-Noon \nWeems Creek Baptist Church\n600 N. Bestgate Rd.\nAnnapolis\, MD 21401\nApril 26\, 9AM-Noon \n\nRegistration for this event has closed. We look forward to seeing you next year!\n\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/magnify-your-vbs-preview-training/2025-02-15/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,VBS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Magnify-your-VBS-Presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T082309 CREATED:20250116T123724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T191817Z UID:10000664-1739876400-1739880000@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Send BCM/D Prayer Gathering DESCRIPTION:In the Gospel of Matthew\, Jesus tells us that the harvest is plentiful\, but the laborers are few. Then\, he commands us to pray that the Lord of the harvest would raise up more laborers. So\, that is what we’re asking you to do:\nWill you join your SEND BCM/D team and pray that God will raise up more laborers? Join us at one of our four gatherings across MD/DE to seek God and his will for our region. \nThe prayer gathering is open to all – pastors\, ministry leaders\, church members\, church attendees – as anyone can be a part of church planting and revitalization! \nTuesday\, February 18th\, 11am | South Shore Church\, Crownsville\, MD\nWednesday\, February 19th\, 11am | LifeHouse MOT\, Townsend\, DE\nThursday\, February 20th\, 11am | Hagerstown Church\, Hagerstown\, MD\nFriday\, February 21st\, 11am | Canvas Church\, Salisbury\, MD URL:https://bcmd.org/event/send-bcm-d-prayer-gathering/2025-02-18/ CATEGORIES:Church Planting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-1080-x-810-px-1920-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T082309 CREATED:20250116T123724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T191817Z UID:10000665-1739962800-1739966400@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Send BCM/D Prayer Gathering DESCRIPTION:In the Gospel of Matthew\, Jesus tells us that the harvest is plentiful\, but the laborers are few. Then\, he commands us to pray that the Lord of the harvest would raise up more laborers. So\, that is what we’re asking you to do:\nWill you join your SEND BCM/D team and pray that God will raise up more laborers? Join us at one of our four gatherings across MD/DE to seek God and his will for our region. \nThe prayer gathering is open to all – pastors\, ministry leaders\, church members\, church attendees – as anyone can be a part of church planting and revitalization! \nTuesday\, February 18th\, 11am | South Shore Church\, Crownsville\, MD\nWednesday\, February 19th\, 11am | LifeHouse MOT\, Townsend\, DE\nThursday\, February 20th\, 11am | Hagerstown Church\, Hagerstown\, MD\nFriday\, February 21st\, 11am | Canvas Church\, Salisbury\, MD URL:https://bcmd.org/event/send-bcm-d-prayer-gathering/2025-02-19/ CATEGORIES:Church Planting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-1080-x-810-px-1920-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T082309 CREATED:20250107T064933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T114600Z UID:10000610-1739966400-1739973600@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Connect Lunches with Kris DESCRIPTION:When: Noon\nDates & Locations: \n\nJanuary 29 – Arundel Baptist Association\nMission BBQ\n2101 Somerville Road\, Suite 105\nAnnapolis\, MD 21401\nFebruary 19 – Baltimore Baptist Association\nMission BBQ\n3701 Boston Street\nBaltimore\, MD 21224\nMarch 12 – Blue Ridge Baptist Association\nMission BBQ\n5102 Pegasus Court\, Suite 101\nFrederick\, MD 21704\nMarch 19 – Blue Ridge Baptist Association\nMission BBQ\n17301 Valley Mall Road\, Suite 106\nHagerstown\, MD 21740\nApril 9 – Delaware Baptist Association\nMission BBQ\n365 N Dupont Highway\nDover\, DE 19901\nMay 14 – Eastern Baptist Association\nMission BBQ\n2618 N Salisbury Blvd\nSalisbury\, MD 21801\nMay 28 – Mid-Maryland Baptist Association\nMission BBQ\n3410 Plum Tree Drive\nEllicott City\, MD 21042\nAugust 13 – Mid-Maryland Baptist Association\nMission BBQ\n584 Jermor Lane West\nWestminster\, MD 21157\nAugust 25 – Montgomery Baptist Association\nMission BBQ\n885 Rockville Pike\nRockville\, MD 20852\nSeptember 9 – Prince George’s Baptist Association\nMission BBQ\n5506 Cherrywood Lane\, Suite A\nGreenbelt\, MD 20770\nSeptember 24 – Potomac Baptist Association\nMission BBQ\n3082 Festival Way\nWaldorf\, MD 20601\nOctober 1 – Potomac Baptist Association\nMission BBQ\n22599 MacArthur Blvd.\, Suite 136 B\nCalifornia\, MD 20619\nOctober 22 – Western Baptist Association\nApplebee’s\n12201 Winchester Rd SW\,\nLa Vale\, MD 21502\nNovember 19 – Susquehanna Baptist Association\nMission BBQ\n627 Bel Air Rd\nBel Air\, MD 21014\n\n\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/connect-lunches-with-kris/2025-02-19/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,Youth Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-design-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T082310 CREATED:20250116T123724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T191817Z UID:10000666-1740049200-1740052800@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Send BCM/D Prayer Gathering DESCRIPTION:In the Gospel of Matthew\, Jesus tells us that the harvest is plentiful\, but the laborers are few. Then\, he commands us to pray that the Lord of the harvest would raise up more laborers. So\, that is what we’re asking you to do:\nWill you join your SEND BCM/D team and pray that God will raise up more laborers? Join us at one of our four gatherings across MD/DE to seek God and his will for our region. \nThe prayer gathering is open to all – pastors\, ministry leaders\, church members\, church attendees – as anyone can be a part of church planting and revitalization! \nTuesday\, February 18th\, 11am | South Shore Church\, Crownsville\, MD\nWednesday\, February 19th\, 11am | LifeHouse MOT\, Townsend\, DE\nThursday\, February 20th\, 11am | Hagerstown Church\, Hagerstown\, MD\nFriday\, February 21st\, 11am | Canvas Church\, Salisbury\, MD URL:https://bcmd.org/event/send-bcm-d-prayer-gathering/2025-02-20/ CATEGORIES:Church Planting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-1080-x-810-px-1920-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T082310 CREATED:20250210T165011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T153208Z UID:10000670-1740049200-1740054600@bcmd.org SUMMARY:3rd Thursday Conversations DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first 3rd Thursday Conversation of 2025! Melanie Hester\, AWANA’s Director of Discipleship Engagement\, will introduce the new Formational Home Event Kit\, designed to help parents confidently disciple their children and create a personalized faith formation plan. \nFeb. 20\, 2025\, 11AM LIVE in the Facebook Youth & Kids Page URL:https://bcmd.org/event/3rd-thursday-conversations/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/3rd-Thursday-Conversations.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T082310 CREATED:20240328T175435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T172401Z UID:10000187-1740051000-1740056400@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/2025-02-20/ 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:20250221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T082310 CREATED:20250116T123724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T191817Z UID:10000667-1740135600-1740139200@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Send BCM/D Prayer Gathering DESCRIPTION:In the Gospel of Matthew\, Jesus tells us that the harvest is plentiful\, but the laborers are few. Then\, he commands us to pray that the Lord of the harvest would raise up more laborers. So\, that is what we’re asking you to do:\nWill you join your SEND BCM/D team and pray that God will raise up more laborers? Join us at one of our four gatherings across MD/DE to seek God and his will for our region. \nThe prayer gathering is open to all – pastors\, ministry leaders\, church members\, church attendees – as anyone can be a part of church planting and revitalization! \nTuesday\, February 18th\, 11am | South Shore Church\, Crownsville\, MD\nWednesday\, February 19th\, 11am | LifeHouse MOT\, Townsend\, DE\nThursday\, February 20th\, 11am | Hagerstown Church\, Hagerstown\, MD\nFriday\, February 21st\, 11am | Canvas Church\, Salisbury\, MD URL:https://bcmd.org/event/send-bcm-d-prayer-gathering/2025-02-21/ CATEGORIES:Church Planting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-1080-x-810-px-1920-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T082310 CREATED:20250107T074214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T150834Z UID:10000624-1740214800-1740225600@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Magnify Your VBS: Preview and Training! DESCRIPTION:Magnify Your VBS: Preview & Training Event!\n\nGet ready to MAGNIFY your Vacation Bible School experience this year! Join us for an inspiring event where we’ll unveil the VBS content\, explore creative ways to bring the theme to life\, and provide valuable training to equip your team for success. \nDiscover: Get a sneak peek at this year’s curriculum and dive into the theme designed to engage and excite kids.\nLearn: Participate in hands-on training to sharpen your skills and bring out the best in your VBS planning.\nConnect: Network with other ministry leaders and volunteers\, share ideas\, and be encouraged as you prepare to impact the next generation. \n\n\nLet’s MAGNIFY God’s love and truth together through VBS in 2025—don’t miss out! \nThe cost is only $10 per person and and there are several dates and locations to choose from: \nOak Grove Baptist Church\n2106 Churchville Rd.\nBel Air\, MD 21015\nFebruary 15\, 2025\,  9AM-Noon \nCanvas Church\n219 N. Division St.\nSalisbury\, MD 21801\nFebruary 22\, 2025\,  9AM-Noon \nLexington Park Baptist Church\n46855 S Shangri-La Dr.\nLexington Park\, MD 20653\nMarch 15\, 9AM-Noon \nFirst English Baptist Church\n136 E. Main St.\nFrostburg\, MD 21532\nMarch 28\, 2025\, 5:30-9PM \nGeorgia Avenue Baptist Church\n12525 Georgia Ave.\nSilver Spring\, MD 20906\nApril 5\, 9AM-Noon \nCatonsville Baptist Church\n1004 Frederick Rd.\nCatonsville\, MD 21228\nApril 12\, 9AM-Noon \nWeems Creek Baptist Church\n600 N. Bestgate Rd.\nAnnapolis\, MD 21401\nApril 26\, 9AM-Noon \n\nRegistration for this event has closed. We look forward to seeing you next year!\n\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/magnify-your-vbs-preview-training/2025-02-22/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,VBS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Magnify-your-VBS-Presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250225 DTSTAMP:20260430T082310 CREATED:20250116T131122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T131122Z UID:10000668-1740355200-1740441599@bcmd.org SUMMARY:George Liele Leadership Institute Winter 2025 DESCRIPTION:MONDAY CLASSES:\nHow to Read & Study the Bible: This course is to help the student to develop skills for reading and studying the Bible. The Bible is so important to the Christian life\, that all of us should be Bible students. We should know for ourselves where the Bible came from\, how to read it\, what is its main theme\, and how to use its teachings in our lives daily. This Course will focus on the Discovery Methodical Bible Study Method. \n  \nTUESDAY CLASSES:\nMaster Life III & IV: This course is designed to help students discover and understand what it means to be a Disciple of Jesus Christ. In Book 3\, The Disciple’s Victory\, you will focus on victory in spiritual warfare. In Book 4\, The Disciple’s Mission\, you will take the next stage in your discipleship journey by learning what it means to “go and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19) \nNew Testament Survey: Gospel and Acts: The foundation for the New Testament is found in the four Gospels and Acts. The rest of the New Testament cannot be understood apart from this historical section. Four portraits of Jesus’ life\, message and mission are examined as recorded in the Gospels. The book of Acts will be discussed regarding the immense impact of the early Church’s thrust to change the world. The course goals are for you to understand the theme of each book and to find new ways to apply the life-changing truths to your life. \n  \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/george-liele-leadership-institute-winter-2025/ LOCATION:New Song Bible Fellowship Church\, 8401 Good Luck Rd\, Lanham\, MD\, 20706\, United States CATEGORIES:African American ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/George-Liele-Leadership-Institute.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR