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2014 SBC Annual Meeting June 10-11, 2014
Baltimore MD
http://www.sbcannualmeeting.net/sbc14/
Your unabashed BRBA guide to everything you need to know to participate in the Southern Baptist Convention in Charm City.
The celebration kicks off on Sunday, June 8, with a special commissioning service for NAMB and IMB missionaries. It will be at the Baltimore Convention Center Ballroom at 4:00 p.m. This is jointly sponsored by WMU, NAMB, and IMB. On Monday, June 9, the WMU Missions Celebration continues at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel (soon to be Baltimore Harbor Hotel). There is no advance registration required and admission is free. For more information, please visit www.wmu.com/ baltimore.
WHY JUNE IS A GOOD MONTH FOR AREA BAPTISTS … from Bruce M. Conley – Director of Missions In June, local supporters of SBC churches will have an unprecedented opportunity – the ability to attend a national meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention without having to pay to travel to do so. In recent years the SBC has been in New Orleans, LA and Houston, TX … but THIS year the denomination is coming to the city where Annie Armstrong was born and surrendered her life to Christian service – Baltimore, Maryland. For me – I am a Christian by conviction, and a Southern Baptist by choice. Are we a perfect denomination? NO WAY! But in many ways I am proud to be a Director of Missions in the SBC and here are a few reasons why:
1) THE RIGHT CONVICTIONS I appreciate that Baptists have convictions that are deep and biblical. The Baptist Faith & Message spells out in detail our total reliance on the word of God and the conviction that it is God’s guide book for life. In a time where many other Protestant denominations negotiate away the clarity of the scriptures on certain subjects - Southern Baptists do our very best to be committed to biblical authority and accuracy. We do our level best to stand strong on the social issues of the day—even in the face of stiff cultural opposition. We stand up for defense of the unborn, traditional marriage, the nuclear family, and religious liberty. As long as those issues are being confronted with much grace, love, care, and mercy – then I believe that we in the SBC are on the right track.
2) THE RIGHT MISSION I also believe that Southern Baptists are committed to the right mission. The more we mature as a people of God, the more vocal we become stating what we are FOR - rather than what we are AGAINST. Rather than standing at certain key points in history yelling “STOP”! … instead we are now known more for yelling “LET’S GO”! I see this permeating everything that we do as a denomination – from Disaster Relief - to the Great Commission mission that is conscientiously carried out by the IMB, NAMB, and every local church planter and missionary in every local church or ministry. The Great Commission work being done by Southern Baptists is extraordinary. In local Associations, and at state, national, and international levels, the total number of Great Commission initiatives Southern Baptists have undertaken is beyond what any corporation could plan and execute. And it’s all because of our belief in the autonomy of the local church, and the priesthood of the believer. This is fantastic – and it honors God, but it is not new. It’s been going on since 1845. For 170 years our common, Great Commission efforts have been Southern Baptists’ primary unifying force. The Cooperative Program has become the most effective method in the Protestant world to advance the cause of Christ worldwide.
THE CHALLENGE Many in our region have never attended an annual SBC Convention meeting because of the distance, or expense, or because they have little interest about the ins and outs of our denomination as a whole. It’s true that the greatness of the SBC does not rest in programs or in denominational machinery – we know that it rests in our churches and with the local Christians in those churches who hold the right convictions and are given to the right mission. But why not take advantage of the SBC coming to your back yard in June? We’ve done our best to inform you HOW, WHEN, and WHERE you can go to participate in this year’s convention, and most of it is FREE to attend. I know that you will be blessed if you can set aside some time to be in Baltimore with us, and who knows – you may come away with a new appreciation for being a Southern Baptist!
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Beco ming a C hu rc h Me s se nge r The Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention consists of representatives, or "messengers," as they are called, from cooperating churches, who gather to confer and determine the programs, policies, and budget of the convention. Each church may be represented by up to 10 messengers, depending on church size and Cooperative Program giving amounts, ensuring equal accessibility for small and large congregations alike. Messenger cards which certify the information required by Article III of the SBC Constitution and SBC ByLaw 8 can be obtained by any church from the state convention with which they are affiliated. Members interested in becoming messengers should contact their pastors for information on the appropriate process of approval applicable in their church.
P re s c h o o l C h i l d c a re ( n e w b o r n - 5 y r s ) Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Childcare volunteers will offer childcare for newborns through age 5 during the SBC Pastors’ Conference, June 8-9, 2014 and the annual meeting, June 10-11, 2014. (For older children, see children/youth below). Preschool Childcare is $25 per child for each of the events. In addition, there is a $10 non -refundable registration fee per child. Lunch for preschoolers will be available for $6 Monday and $12 for Tuesday and Wednesday. Parents should pay all related fees when registering to insure their child’s participation. The SBC will verify registrations with an emailed confirmation packet, including a parent’s handbook. Pre-registration is required. All participants should register as soon as possible because of limited space. Due to space limitations and our desire to ensure that we have the proper number of workers to meet the needs, NO onsite registration will be accepted. Registration is open at http://tinyurl.com/Preschool-Childcare
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Elaine Angleberger from Faith Baptist Church in Knoxville is helping to find volunteers to serve in child care for the convention. If you or anyone in your church could help with this endeavor, please contact Elaine ASAP at tippielee@verizon.net or call 301-473-8554, cell 240-285-3933. Childcare for Younger Children: June 8-11. The Disaster Relief childcare teams coming in from partner states need additional help to handle the higher-than-expected number of children already registered. Volunteers must have current background check and experience with children birth--pre-K. Required orientation will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center on Sunday, June 8 at 1:30 pm. Volunteers are strongly encouraged to serve the full service term (Sunday-Wednesday). Housing at Middle River church is available. Contact Ellen Udovich at eudovich@bcmd.org or at 443-250-2555 if you are available to serve.
T h e B a l t i m o re C o n v e n t i o n One West Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21201
THE SBC CONVENTION SBC 2014 Dinner Monday, June 09, 2014 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. http://media1.imbresources.org/files/199/19931/19931-109282.pdf Dinner is free, but please register www.regonline.com/sbc2014_dinner<http://www.regonline.com/sbc2014_dinner> IMB Luncheon Tuesday, June 10, 2014 | 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch is free, but tickets are required for admission. To register, visit this site: http://www.regonline.com/SBC2014_Luncheon>
Additional information IMB Report & Presentation – Tom Elliff, President – Tuesday, June 10, 2014|11 a.m. IMB Booth – visit with Missionaries, Home Office Staff and Pastors about specific ways your association and the churches can be involved.
Is your church planning to attend? The Missionary Commissioning Service, SBC Convention and exhibit hall are open to the public free of charge. If you have never had an opportunity to attend the national convention, don't miss this! If you would like further information pertaining to the SBC annual meeting and related activities (such as Baptist night at the Orioles) visit http:// www.sbcannualmeeting.net Please feel free to share this information with your church .
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the SBC will never be closer than this! Convention planners report that attendance at this year's national SBC annual meeting is expected to be higher than in recent years. This good news means more volunteer opportunities are available for those who want to serve.
SBC Convention Call for Assistance for Disaster Relief Volunteers OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINED DR WORKERS Logistics and Housing: J une 7-12, at Middle River Baptist Church, Baltimore. Volunteers are needed to provide logistical and administrative support as we house 125 out-of-state volunteers serving at the SBC. (Logistics/admin role does not include cooking) Volunteers can serve part of the week but the full service term is preferred. Housing at the church is available. This counts as a DR drill.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR DR CERTIFIED WORKERS Prayer Room: J une 10 & 11, Intercessor s and pr ayer leader s/guides are needed throughout the day. For more information or to sign up, click here: http://bcmd.org/2014-sbc-intercessory-prayer-sign-up Childcare for Older Children: J une 10-11, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. National WMU is providing a missions camp experience for children in grades K-12. Extra volunteers are needed; they do not need to belong to WMU or be female but must be at least 18 years old. Volunteers must undergo a background check provided by WMU unless they have a current DR background check. Orientation may be required. 15-Passenger Vans and Drivers: J une 10-11, to transport mission camp participants to local ministry projects. Must have valid driver's license, insurance and either a current DR background check or submit to WMU background check. On-call Logistics Volunteers with flexible schedules are needed on stand-by in the event something comes up and we are called on to help! 10-12 Foot Flatbed Trailer: J une 7-11, Baptist Global Response is asking to borrow a trailer they can use as part of their display in the convention exhibit hall. Contact Ellen Udovich at eudovich@bcmd.org or at 443-250-2555 if you are available to serve. The Missionary Commissioning Service, SBC Convention and exhibit hall are open to the public free of charge. If you have never had an opportunity to attend the national convention, don't miss this!
A CALL TO PRAYER . . . for BRBA CHRISTIANS We are excited to announce Crossover Baltimore on June 7, 2014. We plan to implement Crossover Baltimore by par tner ing with Baltimore Baptist Association churches, other strategic partners throughout Baltimore, individuals, and ministries coming to be part of Crossover.
To Date:
60 outreach events/activities scheduled 1011 incoming volunteers 52 Teams (4 Seminaries-counting each as 1 team) 17 states represented in Volunteers 32 local participating churches (2 from Neighboring Associations) 1 Baptist Collegiate event connected to 2 Church Plants
Grace Schofield, former Love Loud Missionary for the BCM/D and needs volunteers at the Frederick Rescue Mission this summer for with the following dates needing to be filled: For more information or you can help please email Grace at graceschof@gmail.com.
June 16-19 June 23-26 June 30- July 3 July 7- 10 July 14-17 July 21-24 July 28-31
ASSOCIATIONAL SUMMER MISSIONARIES The Blue Ridge Baptist Association has provided summer missionaries to work with our churches in VBS and outreach programs for summer. This is FREE of char ge, and is made possible through your churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing support and giving to Associational missions locally.
Meet our summer Missionaries for 2014 We welcome as one of our Associational Summer Missionaries ELLA SILVERA. Ella is finishing up her J unior year at Tuscarora High School, and is a member at Summit Trace Church in Frederick, MD. She recently went with the mission team in BRBA to the Dominican Republic to work with Operation Christmas Child, and loved the experience. She believes that her passion and calling may be to one day be a career medical missionary somewhere in the world.
Meet BRBA summer missionary SAM DOWNS. Sam will be entering 11th grade this Fall at Oakdale High School. He was also a participant in the mission trip to the Dominican Republic this year with BRBA. He plays in the praise band at Summit Trace Church and enjoys lacrosse and hockey. He would like to become an engineer and be a full time missionary somewhere in the world.
ELIZABETH CONLEY will be returning to BRBA to do a few summer missionary assignments this summer. She recently graduated from Musselman High School in Inwood, WV and will be attending West Liberty University in the Fall pursuing a teaching degree in music and dramatic arts. She is also the daughter of our Director of Missions.
IN the churches . . . Covenant —Shepherdstown, WV June 12 Open Music Class, For ages birth thru 5 and their siblings. No registration required. NO COST. Times are: 10 – 10:30 a.m. OR 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. June 16-20 VBS, 6-8:30 p.m. To register go to:covenantexperience.com July 27 Women’s Only Pool Party, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lambert Pool in Martinsburg. Ages 18 & up. July 1 Registr ation will begin July 1. Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading is open to kids in kindergarten through 8th grade. Evaluations will be held Aug 7 & 9. First game will be Sept 6.
Faith Baptist Knoxville, MD June 4 Divorce Care Class 7-9 p.m. Cost is $25, which includes a workbook. You can contact the church office, office@faithsbc.org or the facilitator, Tim Toniger, flhtiguy@yahoo.com for more information or to enroll. June 6 – Family Movie Night, 7 p.m. you and your family are invited to join us in viewing “Saint John: In Exile.” A visit with John the Apostle as he shares an up close and personal account of the adventures of his life. July 13-18 All About Kids Production Camp, 9 a.m.—3 p.m. Cost: $129.00. Along with First Baptist of Brunswick we have teamed up to bring the All About Kids Production Camp back again this year. To register visit: www.lamplightartists.com July 27—Aug 1 VBS 6-8:30 p.m. August 10 Tr inity River Band
First Baptist Church of Brunswick, MD July 7-11 Summer Camp, Club Scientific & Kidzar t July 13-18 Summer Camp, AAKP Camp July 28-Aug 1 Summer Camp, Club Scientific & Kidzar t
First Baptist Church of Hagerstown, MD June 1 FBC is mar king a wonder ful milestone by having their 132nd Church Anniver sar y Celebration & Historical Room Dedication Service from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p,m. June 6 Would you invest just a few hours…to learn to impact eternity? 6 p.m. “Love at its Best.” FREE but need to register by J une 1. 301-739-3705. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by the church during the Saturday sessions. June 29 Faith Gospel Singers, 6:00 p.m. July 7-11 VBS, 6:00- 8:30 p.m.
IN the churches . . . New Hope—Inwood, WV June 29th Picnic on the property, 5-7 p.m. Seeking to introduce ourselves to our new neighbors-to-be. We purchased property in 2013 and will look to begin building later this fall. July 8—Aug 7 Kidz Clubs (VBS) one night per week clubs for kids pre-school thru 5th grade.
NorthStar—Monrovia, WV June 8 Brunch and Baptisms — Please join us for a time of Fellowship, Food and Baptism! August 10-17 Planning a mission trip to Guatemala. Plans and meetings are underway all summer to prepare for the mission trip in the Fall.
Paramount—Hagerstown, MD June 8 "Bring a Friend Sunday" at 10:30 a.m. service. Theme is "Hit a Homerun for Christ." All American refreshment before the service and all are encouraged to wear their favorite baseball attire while inviting many to come. June 16 and 18 Family night picnics, games 5:30 p.m., cookout 6 p.m. and Bible lesson at 7 p.m. June 23-27 VBS at 6-9 p.m. Theme: Kingdom Chronicles. "Stand strong in the battle for truth" with the armor of God.
Pleasant Valley—Rohrersville, MD June 7 (r ain date 6/14) - our first annual Motorcycle and Car Show at PVBC from 10am-3pm. Featuring: live music by Christian rock band Seven X Seventy, a moon bounce, refreshments, bake sale and prizes awarded at 2 p.m. $10 entry fee/vehicle; spectators-free. Proceeds from the car show are to benefit Youth Mission Trip. June 8 The PVBC women are hosting a dinner and games afternoon for all the fathers as an early Father's Day gift. June 23-27 VBS Son Treasure Island, 6:30-9 p.m. for children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade. June 29 Annual Church Picnic at Shafer Par k in Boonsboro, with live music and a cor n hole tournament.
IN the churches . . . River’s Edge– Martinsburg, WV This summer REM will be branching out into the community with tent meetings from June 19th to June 21st. The night services will be praise and worship with gospel messages along with prayer and salvation calls. On the Sunday of June 21st, we are providing a portable tank for the new converts to dedicate their lives with a complete transformational experience towards God in water baptism.
2nd Baptist Church of Martinsburg, WV June 16-21 VBS June 23-28 Youth going to Culpepper VA to wor k for Impact VA.
South End—Frederick, MD June 22-26 VBS for children 4 year s (as of September 2013) thr u 5th gr ade. Lifeway' s Agency D3Bible School, 5:30—8 p.m., light dinner served at 5 p.m. Kick-Off for the event will be held Saturday 4 - 7 p.m. We will have games, hot dogs and hamburgers, ice cream, popcorn, face painting, fingerprinting by the Police Department and much more. Register on line at www.southendbaptist.org under Children's Ministry or register at the church Sunday evening. July 28—August 1 Awana High Power Soccer Camp for kids 5 - 10 years old. Times: 5:30 8:30 p.m. Held at Carrollton Park (adjacent to South End) Cost is $25 per child (which includes campers kit) Complete the Registration 2014 form at http://www.Southendbaptist.org/highpower-soccer-camp-2014.html. This can be accessed from the Church website under Ministries/ Children's Ministries. Payment can be sent to South End Baptist Church, 506 Carrollton Drive, Frederick, MD 21701. Note on check the name of the child(ren)
IN the churches . . . Summit Trace—Frederick, MD June 8 Epic Tracer Afternoon Tea (epic tracer is their youth group) June 16-20 VBS 9:30-11:30 a.m. (ministering to a lot of Hispanic families in VBS, If you know of someone who speaks Spanish and can help that week, please let me know.)
June 21-28 Tracer IMPACT4 Frederick July 4 Tracer summer camp, reChar ge July 13-18 Lamplight Ar tist All About Kids Camp July 13-18 Sandy Rebuild Mission Trip MISSION NEW YORK 2014 SANDY REBUILD JULY 13TH TO JULY 18TH Cost of the trip will be $210.00 Please email LaDonna Halley at lhalley@frontier.com or info@summittracechurch.org if you have any questions. Website: http://www.namb.net/Sandy/
BRBA Churches SUMMER Programs for Kids June 16–20 22–27 22-27 23-27 30-Jul 3
July 6-11 7–11 13–18 21-24 28-31 28–8/1 August 3-8 10-15
9:30-11:30 am 6-8 pm 5:30-8 pm 6:30 pm 9:30 am-3 pm
Summit Trace Greenbrier South End Pleasant Valley Frederick Rescue Mission
evening 6 pm various times 9:30 am-2 pm 6:30-8:30 pm 6:30 pm
Boonsboro Bible Baptist FBC Hagerstown FBC Brunswick “All About Kids Camp” Frederic Rescue Mission Myersville Virginia Ave
9:30 am -12:30 pm evening
Smithsburg Valley Battlefield Bible Church
Happy Birthday Calendar Events
June
June 4—Minister’s Breakfast at 8 a.m. in Frederick at the Bob’s Evans Restaurant.
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July & August—No breakfast meeting for BRBA. Will start up on September 3, at the Red Byrd in Keedysville. June 7—Crossover Baltimore
June 8-11—National WMU Celebration & Meeting in Baltimore, MD June 8—SBC Pastors Conference June 10-11—2014 SBC Annual Meeting, Baltimore MD June 15–20 - reCHARGE Camp #1 Skycroft Conference Center June 21-28 - Impact Frederick June 22—Mission Dignity Day June 22-27—recharge Camp #2 Skycroft Conference Center June 28-July 4—recharge Camp #3 Skycroft Conference Center June 29-July 3—Kid’s Camp Camp Wo-Me-To July 4—Independence Day, Associational Staff off July 6-8—BRBA Youth Summer Retreat, Camp Frame July 11-12—WMU Mother/Daughter Camp Wo-Me-To July 13-18—WMU Girl’s Camp Camp Wo-Me-To July 21-25—CentriKid Camp #2 Skycroft Conference Center July 28-Aug 1—CentriKid Camp #3 Skycroft Conference Center August 1-2—Women of Faith Fairfax, VA
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John Koontz (Pinesburg) Ricky Simpson (South End) Michelle Simpson (South End) Kathy Rickard (Paramount) Duane Mugrove (Faith) Joanne Jordan (Faith) Nancy Knight (Valley)
July 4 9 11 25 31
Gary Buchman (Emmitsburg) Gordon Fox (Mt. Moriah) Kimberly Walter (FBC Brunswick) Joe Daly (South End) Bill Burcher (Friendship)
Anniversary June 8 June 8 June 11 June 12 June 18 June 20 June 23 June 28 June 28 June 29 June 29 July 4 July 18 July 23 July 23
Ken & Joan Oyerly (River’s Edge) Duane & Jan Musgrove (Faith) Kevin & Sandy Marsico (North Star) Delbert &Kimberly Pope (former church Planter in Frederick) Brian & Michelle Hamilton (Faith) Larry & Pam Eubanks (FBC Frederick) Everett & Jennifer Powell (Berkeley Springs) Roger & Kathryn Rich (Lake View) Gary & Deb Buchman Buchman (Emmitsburg) John & Adrienne Sumpter (Myersville) Joe & Lynne Daly (South End) Greg & Terri Wills (South End) Ed & Joanne Jordan (Faith) Jon & Jamie Beall (New Hope) Ken & Joan Stalls (South End)
SKYCROFT YOUTH RETREAT reCHARGE June 30 - July 4, 2014 Cost is $200 per person. Registration forms need to be filled out.
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE Go to the link below to get paperwork: http://ampedministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Medical-Form-reCHARGE.pdf More details to come soon, but the paperwork and payment are important! Scholarships available!
PRAYER REQUEST
Pray for the following churches in our region that are searching to find a pastor: Boonsboro Bible Baptist Church (Boonsboro, MD) Adamstown Community Church (Adamstown, MD) Fellowship Baptist Church (Fairfield, PA) New Vision Baptist Church (Berkeley Springs, WV) Berkeley Baptist Church (Berkeley Springs, WV) Intercede in prayer for Erin Youngbar - Smithsburg Valley Baptist Church ... as she continues to battle with brain cancer. Pray for her family. Pray for David Burt's (former Director of Missions in BRBA) father who is quite ill and will be coming home from the hospital this week to hospice care. Continue to pray for Don Yost, husband of Cindy Yost (ministry support assistant for the Arundel Association) who continues to receive chemotherapy for cancer. Pray for Crossover Baltimore and the SBC annual meeting that will take place in that city. Pray that God would move, and that a revival would sweep through Charm City. Pray for God to send workers to TRI-STATE COMMUNITY CHURCH in Hancock, MD. Alan Myers needs more hands on deck to grow the church in it's first year as a new plant. Won't you consider lending a hand? (Contact the DOM to find out more information.) Pray for BUILDING HOPE MINISTRIES as they seek to plant churches and orphanages in the middle east. Pray for Terry Wilburn - the new editor of the BRBA 411 ... as she is facing some surgery to correct an intestinal problem in June. Pray for Pastor Everett Powell who has left his position as pastor at Berkeley Baptist Church. Pray for Christopher Johnson and family as they move to our area from Florida. Chris is the new pastor at 2nd Baptist Church of Martinsburg.
FREDERICK June 21-28, 2014 IMPACT!4 Frederick is BACK. . . IMPACT is centered around neighbors helping neighbors. 200 volunteers living out of Linganore High School and Churches of all faiths coming together to help our neighbors in need of repairs to their homes in tough times. From roofs to windows and ramps to paint. We are the hands and feet of Christ. Student & Adult Participants: Cost: $275 $50 deposit due by May 30th, $225 balance by June 13th Includes: Housing/Meals/T-shirt Students and leaders live in, eat in and worship in Linganore High School. Each day they go out to put roofs on, build wheelchair ramps, install windows, and make repairs of homes for people in need.
The goals of IMPACT!4 Frederick are to:
Impact homeowners, by helping them care for their homes. Impact the communities we work in with prayer walks and friendship Impact the students who work, worship and build friendships for a lifetime. Impact adults who see a generation of students that can make a difference in Christ. Impact the communities as local churches partner with the crews to build bridges that allow the church to engage the community after the homework is complete.
JOIN US * IMPACT * PRAY FOR US
For information contact Roger Rich 301-418-1450 roger@lakeveiwchurchmd.com http://www.impactfrederick.org/
Bivocational Small Church Leader ship Net work
Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia will host an Inter national Celebr ation of the BSCLN during June 26-28, 2014. The theme this year is “Yes You Can!”. Dr. Johnny Hunt and Dr. Jonathan Falwell will be the key speakers. Special music will be provided by Charles Billingsly. There is a registration fee of $20.00 per person. I hope to see many of you at the Convention and at the Celebration. One of the strengths of this Celebration will be the Breakout Sessions. The theme this year is “YES YOU CAN!”. Here is A list of the Breakouts and the leader of each session: 1. Discover The Biblical Basis For Bivo Ministry – Leader- Dr. Philip Yang 2. Develop A Financial Plan For Bivo Ministry – Leader – Dr. Philip Yang 3. Start Over Again – Leader – Dr. Jonny Hunt 4. Finish Your Course With Joy – Leader – Ray Gilder 5. Share Your Heart With Other Ministers Wives – Leader – Jean Beachum 6. Train Ministers And Laymen In Your Area – Leader – Benny Matthews 7. Lead Your Association To Help The Smaller Church – Leader – Dr. Sing Oldham 8. Be A Friend To Bivo And Small Church Pastors – Leader – Dr. Sing Oldham 9. Turn Around A Declining Church – Leader – Ray Gilder 10. Lead A Short-Term Mission Trip – Leader – Danny Sauder 11. Lead Your Church To Grow – Leader – Bobby Clark 12. Plant A New Church – Leader – Joe Young 13. Discover God’s Will For Your Life – Leader – Dr. Philip Caples 14. Thrive As A Pastor’s Wife – Leader – Pennie Clark 15. Get The Training You Need – Leader – Dr. Philip Caples Remember, this Celebration is not just for bivocational ministers and their wives. It is also for those ministers who are full-funded but whose church runs 125 or less in Sunday School. There is a registration fee of $20 per person. To register - go to www.bivosmallchurch.net
Full Time Janitor Position Skycroft Conference Center Middletown MD Keep buildings & conference rooms in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, cleaning and stocking bathrooms and removing trash. Duties may include cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk. Detailed List of Duties: Mopping, stripping and waxing the floors & Vacuuming and steam cleaning carpets. Preparing the conference rooms for the guests- emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, windows, room set up & equipment set up. Cleaning all common areas including bathrooms. This includes stocking paper towels, toilet paper etc. Assisting with housekeeping. Notify managers if repairs are needed. Move heavy furniture when needed. Snow removal from sidewalks, driveways, parking areas. Keep inventory of cleaning supplies and notify head housekeeper when need to reorder.
Women of Faith Conference August 1-2, 2014 From Survival to Revival Fairfax, VA Transform your soul, awaken your spirit, and revive your faith at our 2014 event: From Survival to Revival. At this all-new event you'll receive powerful Bible teaching, be inspired by uplifting music, enter into authentic worship, and more. Experience the renewal that comes from spending time in the presence of God. Discover new joy and a fresh sense of purpose. Gather your group, call your friends, and put your family on notice. It's time to plan for From Survival to Revival!
"Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?" Psalm 85:6 NKJV
Women of Faith Conference Website: http://www.womenoffaith.com/events/revival-2014 -washington-d-c/
We welcome to the BRBA team Mrs. Terry Wilburn the new editor of the Blue Ridge Baptist Association newsletter, the 411. Terry has extensive experience in Associational missions and ministry as she served as the administrative assistant in the Prince George's Baptist Association for 16 years. Terry recently moved from Upper Marlboro, MD to Wild & Wonderful West Virginia with her husband Dennis. They have two sons, and just became first time grandparents on April 22, when little Madison Eliana Wilburn arrived on the scene! Terry and Dennis have joined their local SBC church Old Fields Baptist Church in the Potomac Highlands Association of WV. They are already involved in the food ministry of the church. Feel free to connect with Terry directly about any items of suggestions that you have for the BRBA newsletter by emailing her at wterri58@gmail.com.
BRBA report on honoring Secretaries By Mae Argilan She is able to make coffee, answer emails, unjam the copier, and pray with someone on the phone all at the same time. She rarely wears a red cape with matching boots, but she swoops in to save the day on a regular basis. She's the person who knows everything going on in the church, but keeps everyone's confidence. She is your church secretary, and she is the one you turn to when you want to plan a party. So, we thought it was about time to shine a spotlight on these unsung heroes. During Administrative Professionals week in April we hosted a luncheon for the secretaries in BRBA at Dutchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daughter restaurant in Frederick on Administrative Day. Six administrative assistants were able to attend. There was great food and conversation, and we all got to know and appreciate EACH other even more. Thank you, church secretaries throughout the tri-state areaâ&#x20AC;Ś
we appreciate everything you do!
Associational Associational
The Blue Ridge Baptist Association will be partnering with the Western Baptist Association for their summer Youth Camp at Camp Frame in nearby Hedgesville, WV on J uly 7-12, 2014. All youth who have completed 4th - 12th grade are welcome to attend this week long adventure that will help you discover or deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ, yourself, and others. The all inclusive cost is $85 for the week, and worship will be provided for the week by a mission team made up of students from the California Baptist University School of Music. The deadline for reservations is JUNE 15th, 2014 !! For reservations or more information contact Dee Lockard with the Western Baptist Association at Dee.Lockard@gmail.com or by calling the Western Baptist Association office at (301) 729-6966.
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