August News Highlights
News Highlights is a roundup of news items in Maryland/Delaware churches.
Let Us Rejoice and be Glad Today
by BCM/D Executive Director Tom Stolle
“I believe life should be celebrated daily. The Bible says in Psalm 118:24 (ESV), This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Emmanuel Baptist Church — God Grew the Church
When Byron Day and his wife, Pamela, arrived at Emmanuel Baptist Church in 1991, only three members, who had been through a challenging time, faithfully served, meeting in a double-wide trailer that accommodated 60 chairs. But that small group trusted God to revitalize the church. They prayed—and God answered.
Canvas Church Commits to Serving People Experiencing Homelessness
Article by Brandon Elrod, NAMB
Sometimes, revival means listening for the cries of those in need and reminding them of their value, even if it means making some uncomfortable adjustments.
“We started doing backpack handouts for low-income families, food handouts occasionally, nothing super consistent,” said Richard Pope, pastor and lead church planter of Canvas Church in Salisbury.
The McCombs Family Provides Rest for the Weary
At this year’s BCM/D Everyone Belongs Camp, at Skycroft Conference Center, for youth and young adults affected by disability and their families, Lexington Park Baptist Church (LPBC) Pastor Chris McCombs, his wife, Shawnetta, and their family brought a unique gift of music and testimony. On Saturday afternoon of the three-day camp, the family invited parents and caregivers to Skycroft‘s HeBrews Coffeehouse and treated them to free drinks and snacks, provided by LPBC and the BCM/D. The family provided an encouraging and uplifting time of music and testimony, along with free milkshakes, ice cream, soft drinks, and snacks at HeBrews Café, and gave them gift bags.
Call for Resolutions for 2025 Annual Meeting: The Gathering
CROWNSVILLE, Md. — The Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware’s (BCM/D) Annual Meeting, “The Gathering,” will be on Nov. 10-11, 2025, at Ashore Resort and Beach Club in Ocean City, MD.
Those who would like to submit resolutions for consideration or have questions should email them to Director of Business Operations Megan Jones ([email protected]). The deadline for submission is September 26.
Those not meeting that date must have a valid reason for not meeting the BCM/D’s constitutional 45-day rule. Resolutions coming from the floor must be ready to copy and distribute.