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October/November 2014 Your
Blue Ridge Baptist Association’s Annual Meeting & Celebration at
COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH
7485 Shepherdstown Pike
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
THEME: "ADVANCING GOD'S KINGDOM TOGETHER"
SCRIPTURE: "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ
Jesus." (Philippians 3:14 KJV).
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Keith Corrick
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting
&Celebration
October 2014
Program highlights: * music & worship with the Covenant Praise Team, BRBA Mass Choir * highlights of mission trips to the Dominican Republic * local disaster relief accomplishments / update * celebration of summer youth missionaries being called into adult missionary service * annual reports (national & local) and a brief business session * encouraging words from the newest DOM in our state convention * but wait ..... there's more!
Ministry resource tables! (a first for BRBA!)
This year we will have multiple ministry resource tables that will help your church better connect with your community for outreach, evangelism, and community care. Some of the invited guests that we expect to be there to help your church in these areas are: * Lifeway Christian Store in Hagerstown, MD, * Southeastern Theological Seminary * Mid-Atlantic Baptist Network (Baptist Convention of MD/DE) - "Love Your Neighbor / Share Christ" initiative - Church Planting - Disaster Relief * BRBA Hancock Mission Church * Operation Christmas Child / Samaritan's Purse * BRBA Dominican Republic Mission Team, Peter Guadalupe & Team * BRBA Summer Missionaries * BRBA Youth Ministry Network * Skycroft Conference Center * Centrepointe Counseling Center * National Alliance on Mental Illness * My Hope with Billy Graham * Military Family and Veteran Support Network – US Army Reserves * Child Evangelism Fellowship * Fellowship of Christian Athletes * Frederick Rescue Mission * Building Families for Children (formerly Baptist Family & Children's Services) * Young Life of Shepherd University * The Marriage Resource Center of Frederick, MD * Kid’s Power Packs of the panhandle of WV * Kenya Missions (Covenant Church)
You will not want to miss this year’s meeting! Come find out how God is blessing our churches as we work together for maximum effectiveness in advancing of the cause of Christ!
Feel free to contact the BRBA office with any questions (240) 818-8760 or by emailing
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Keynote speaker
Rev. Keith Corrick Director of Missions
Potomac Baptist Association
Rev. Keith Corrick is an area native - having been born in Olney,
MD. Keith and his wife Terri, have been married for 41 years. They
have three children and 6 grandchildren.
Keith received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of 17
years old at the Elkridge Baptist Church in Elkridge, MD. At the
age of 27 he surrendered to the Gospel Ministry in 1980 at the First
Baptist Church of Laurel, MD. He is a graduate of New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary and Washington Bible College.
During his 31 years of pastoral ministry in the Baptist
Convention of Maryland Delaware Keith has pastored four
churches. Currently he serves as Director of Missions in the
Potomac Association in Southern Maryland and he has a vision to
see churches network together in meaningful ways to fulfill the
Great Commission.
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In the churches . . .
BOONSBORO BIBLE—Boonsboro, MD Has called a new pastor .... Allen Robinson, a resident of Hagerstown, MD ,who has served
in several Brethren churches in the region as a associate & youth pastor. Allen is married
and has 2 children. We welcome Pastor Robinson to the BRBA family of churches!
BOONSBORO ordained Jon Tucker as youth pastor. He has already been serving the
church in that capacity for several years.
MOUNT MORIAH — Knoxville, MD
Free Movie Night “Facing the Giants,” on Saturday, October 18th, at 7 p.m. in their fellow-
ship Hall. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. ALL IS WELCOME!
NORTHSTAR —Monrovia, WV
The church will be holding on Friday, October 3rd, at 4 p.m. until Saturday, October 4th, at 4
p.m., a 24 hour prayer retreat at Skycroft Conference Center. The event will be led by Randy
Millwood from BCM/D. The church will also collect items for their FOOD PANTRY
ministry on Sunday, October 5th. For more information please contact Sharon at
301-401-2456 or by email: [email protected].
SMITHSBURG VALLEY— Smithsburg, MD
Celebrated its 25th anniversary on Sunday, August 24th, 2014
with a community festival.
SUMMIT TRACE — Frederick, MD
The CHURCH will be holding a Fun Raiser Event, Chili Kook-Off for Lincoln
Elementary School located in Frederick, MD.
This is a chili cook-off event to raise money for the local
school enrichment clubs. The money will help kids who may not be
able to afford after school activities. The church expects 500 people
to attend the event. It is on Saturday, October 18th, from 12:00 to
2:00 p.m. If anyone in BRBA can help with setup, food service, kid's
activities, registration, greeting, etc. email
[email protected] with FRECKLES in the subject line.
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IN the churches . . .
VALLEY Baptist Church — Jefferson, MD
will hold an OCTOBERFEST outreach on Saturday, October 4th, at their church. The event
will have face painting, a dunk tank, moon bounces, and a pumpkin patch. See Flyer below!
Congratulations to CHRIS & JOHANNA RICH on
the birth of Blake Andrew Rich, born on September 22nd, 2014,
at 12:44 a.m. and weighing 6 lbs 8 oz. He is beautiful and his
grandparents Roger and Kathryn Rich (Lakeview Church) are
beaming!
Week of Prayer and Mission Study for Interna-
tional Missions and the Lottie Moon Christmas
Offering, (November 30th, to December 7th)
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Blue Ridge Baptist Association’s
Pastor/Staff FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
with the Pastors of the Keystone Baptist Association of PA
on October 1st, 2014
8:00 a.m.
Sunnyway Diner 140 N Antrim Way
Greencastle, PA 17225
Blue Ridge Baptist Association’s
Pastor/Staff FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
on November 5th, 2014
8:00 a.m.
Bob Evans Restaurant 5577 Spectrum Drive Frederick, MD 21703
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October
5 Don Cherry (New Hope)
7 Brian Hamilton (Faith)
17 Brenda Coblentz (Greenbrier)
20 Allen Youngbar (Smithsburg Valley)
22 Terry Wilburn (Old Fields)
24 Jonathan Beall (New Hope)
November 5 Janeen Lyche (Friendship)
10 Kristie Graves (FBC Brunswick)
12 Joan Stalls (South End)
17 Scott Johnston (Hopeful)
18 Joan Oyerly (Covenant)
19 Jennifer Dukes (Harvest Pointe)
22 Clint Guthrie (FBC Thurmont)
23 Ken Oyerly (Covenant)
Oct 5 Scott & Michell Johnston (Hopeful)
Oct 18 Ricky &Simpson (SouthEnd)
Nov 1 Bill & Candace Burcher (Friendship)
Nov 4 Larry & Ruby Zecher (Adamstown)
Nov 8 Bruce & Linda Conly (Myersville)
Nov19 Allen & Deb Youngbar (Smithsburg)
Calendar of Events
Oct 1—BRBA Pastor/Staff
Fellowship Breakfast with the
pastors of the Keystone Baptist
Association of PA
Oct 5—Soul Winning
Commitment Day
Oct 9&10 —Hours of Prayer
Retreat (Skycroft)
Oct 11–BCM/D Field Day for
boys
Oct 12—World Hunger Day
October 23&24—Soul of the
Servant Retreat-Black Rock
Conference Center
———————————— Nov 2—Disaster Relief
Appreciation Day
Nov 5—BRBA Pastor/Staff
Fellowship Breakfast (Bob Evans)
Nov 8—BRBA Youth Leader
Roundtable (CANCELED)
Nov 9—WMU Annual Meeting
Nov 9-11—BCM/D Annual
Meeting—The church at Severn
Run
Nov 16—Summit on Faith &
Culture—Gethsemane Baptist
1:30-9:30
Nov 27-28—BCM/D & BRBA
closed
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The BRBA Youth Leaders roundtable previously
scheduled for November 8th, 2014 is being replaced
with a new opportunity that will be more beneficial
to youth leaders in the Association. Instead - we recommend all BRBA youth leaders attend FUSE -
a free event sponsored by AMPED STUDENT MINISTRIES at
Skycroft on October 4th, from 12:30 - 3 p.m. This is designed
especially for youth leaders! 1. seize the opportunity to network with other youth leaders from the area
2. look over and take some free material and resources for your youth group
3. receive insight about youth discipleship
4. get involved with the actual planning for reCHARGE 2015!
Spouses and multiple youth workers from your church are all welcome, but unfortunately, childcare will not
be offered. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
To register on line go to http://ampedministry.org/youth-pastor-training/fuse/
MARRIAGE RETREAT COMING TO THE
DC AREA: I STILL DO
“I Still Do“ is a one-day marriage event where couples
will enjoy engaging speakers, musicians and worship
leaders, and be encouraged to continue to invest in
their marriage and live life as a team.
Visit IstillDo.com for more information
Saturday,
OCTOBER 4th, 2014
Remember when you
said “I Do,” and the joy
and hope you felt on that
day? Here’s your chance
to rediscover that feeling
– plus a renewed sense
of purpose and commit-
ment to your relationship
as you learn to build
from God’s blueprint and
receive tools to help you
along the way. Enjoy in-
credible speakers, pow-
erful worship, great mu-
sic, and lots of fun.
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Regional Disaster Relief October 18, 2014 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church
7415 SW Crain Highway
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Classes Offered:
Introduction to Disaster Relief:
This is the prerequisite course to all unit training and
specialized classes. New Volunteers must take the
Intro class to receive their certification.
Feeding Unit:
This class covers the equipment and operation of a
mass-care feeding program. Emphasis is given to
sanitation and health issues dealing with food prepa-
ration. Is made up of 2 parts. Part One (classroom)
and Part Two (hands on).
Recovery Unit:
This class will overview the three types of recovery
work done by our Maryland/Delaware Units, chain-
saw, mud out, and temporary emergency repairs.
Recovery Administration:
This class will teach the student how to perform the
administration side that supports the Recovery Unit.
Damage/Assessment:
This class teaches the student how to scout disaster
area for families needing assistance and more.
Cost includes - lunch, materials, background
security check and Photo ID
Cost: $20.00 per person for RETURNING
volunteers
Cost: $30.00 per person for NEW volunteers
For more information and to register go to:
http://yourbcmd.publishpath.com/uppermarlboro
-baptist
From Danielle DuBois
AMPED is the Student Ministry arm of the Baptist Con-
vention of Maryland/Delaware and is run from Skycroft.
Our goal at Amped is focused in three areas which are
found throughout the teachings of Jesus. We are to Love
God, Love others, and be a servant. We feel that this can
only be accomplished by directly following those teach-
ings and keeping ministry personal. AMPED Student
Ministry is a designed to assist and help churches with
their Youth Ministry.
On behalf of Amped Ministry, I present to you our very
first newsletter! These newsletters will be sent out every
other month as a way for you to stay in touch with us!
They will include upcoming events, news from Leader-
ship Lab, and you will also be able to keep in touch with
the Amped staff! Go to http://ampedministry.org/ and
meet the staff.
For more information or to plan an event, contact
Danielle @ 301-992-9299.
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The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is part-
nering with local churches and organizations for My
Hope 2014, an exciting new initiative to present the Gospel
across the United States and Canada.
On Nov. 7th, a new program will be made available for free to
churches and individuals to use to reach friends and neighbors
with the Gospel. The new program, featuring never-before-seen
footage from Mr. Graham, will focus on the topic of heaven and
will include a clear presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
To Order Your FREE Evangelism Resources,
Contact: Lori Boutieller
MD/DE/S. NJ Area Coordinator
301.992.4894 (cell)
Information Sites:
www.MyHopewithBillyGraham.org
www.facebook.com/myhopewithbillygraham
www.twitter.com/MyHope
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Annual Meeting November 9th-11th, 2014
Location: The Church at Severn Run
8187 Telegraph Rd
Severn, MD 21144
Convention Hotel:
The Westin
1110 Old Elkridge Landing Rd
Linthicum, MD 21090
Reservations can be made by calling 1-866-225-0511 and using the group code "Baptist Conven-tion MD/DE". The group rate will be $109 a night and reservations must be made no later than Octo-ber 27th, 2014. We do have a limited block of rooms available.
Schedule: Sunday, November 9th - Evening Session begins at 6 p.m. at The Church at Severn Run Monday, November 10th - Brunches begins at 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at The Westin Hotel Schedule Continued: Monday, November 10th - Afternoon and Evening Session will be at The Church at Severn Run Tuesday, November 11th - Morning Session be-gins at 9:30 a.m. at The Church at Severn Run Complimentary Brunches: Ministers: Feed to Lead Ministry Wife Lay Leaders Children's Ministry Youth Ministry Music Ministers For more information or to sign up for the compli-mentary brunches, please visit the Baptist Conven-tion’s web site http://bcmd.org/annual.
happenings
RA FIELD DAY
Pinewood Derby October 11th, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location:
Bethel Baptist Church
4261 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Field Day is an event for all boys, grades 1 – 6th. It is a time that boys share the joy in building “Derby Cars” and race them in friendly competition with each other. It is an event designed to bring fathers and son’s, as well as the entire family, together for a day of fun with a little on-mission highlights sprinkled in between. We are in need of acquiring registration numbers at least two weeks prior to this event.
Cost - Early Bird: $8.00 per person (includes lunch) this price is applied to those who register prior to or by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3rd.
Cost - Late Registration: $12.00 per person (includes lunch) this price is applied to those who register after 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 3rd.
Cost - At door registration: $17.00 per person (includes lunch) this price is applied to those who register at door on Saturday, October 11th. Online registration for this event will be closed by 12 noon on Friday, October 10th.
Please go to http://yourbcmd.publishpath.com/field-day-2014 for more information.
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Please pray for Pastor Clayton Clark & Sherrie and their family, following the loss of
their son CJ recently. Clayton is pastor of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
Please pray for Pastor Phil Graves and his family due to the recent loss of Phil's half
brother, John Nokes to ALS disease. Phil is pastor at First Baptist Church of
Brunswick.
Please pray for former Exec. Treasurer of the BCM/D, John Faris who is now retired
and in South Carolina. He has been diagnosed with a very aggressive form of
lymphoma that will require intensive treatment.
Pray for Adamstown Community, Berkeley Baptist Church and Greenbrier Baptist
Church - both of which are now looking for new pastoral leadership.
Pray for former IMB President, Tom Elliff ’s wife, Jeannie, who is undergoing chemo
-therapy again for reoccurring cancer.
Pray for Grace Schofield who is serving for 5 months as a missionary in Niger
Africa. Grace is a member of Summit Trace Church and formerly served BCM/D as
a staff member at Skycroft. If you would like to keep up with Grace in Africa, please
go to her web site at http://graceschofield.com.
Please continue to pray for Terry Wilburn, BRBA newsletter as she continues to heal
from surgery.
Pray for Shane Wilt, pastor of West End Baptist Chapel, who is recovering from 2
recent surgeries and kidney stones.
Pray for our troops and many citizens who are facing new threats in the middle east.
Pray that our nation's leaders would seek God's wisdom and guidance as they
develop a plan to keep others safe, and free from terrorism.
PRAYER REQUEST
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