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News Briefs
August 2010
Latest News, Announcements & Vignettes
“Youth United for Christ” Summit. All Youth Ministers/Leaders are invited to participate in a planning meeting at 6:30 p.m. TODAY to coordinate a two-day Youth Summit on Friday and Saturday, September 17-18. The theme for the Summit is “Youth United for Christ.” The meeting will be held at the Baptist Building, 1628 Sixteenth St., NW, Washington, D.C. A light dinner will be served. RSVP to margarita.pinto@dcbpatist.org. For additional information about the Summit or to find out how your church can be involved, contact DCBC at 202.265.1526.
DCBC Becomes Member of BWA. The D.C. Baptist Convention (DCBC) is one of the newest member bodies of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA). DCBC was formally granted membership to the international Baptist organization during a meeting of the BWA General Council, which preceded the start of the 20th Baptist World Congress in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 28.
CPBC Hosts Youth Extravaganza. Mark your calendar! Clifton Park Baptist Church, 8818 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, Md., will be hosting a FREE Youth Extravaganza from 1-7 p.m. on Saturday, August 28. This is a “Back-to-School” event for the entire community and will feature rides, backpack giveaways, a concert and a step show. For more information, call the church at 301.434.2456.
Congratulations! Agape Life Ministries, Inc. has moved to its new sanctuary, which is now located at 8568 Laureldale Drive, Laurel, Md. 20724. For more information, contact the church at 301.725.6525 or visit the church website at www.agapelifeonline.org.
Register for the Annual Meeting. It’s time to begin registering for the DCBC Annual Meeting! The 134th Annual Meeting will be held Oct. 25-26 at Israel Baptist Church, 1251 Saratoga Ave., NE, Washington, D.C., where Rev. Morris Shearin is the pastor. This year’s theme is “Churches United in Advancing the Emerging Work of God.” Workshops and plenary sessions will be focused on this theme. You do NOT have to be a delegate to attend. Details about this year’s Annual Meeting and a registration form are in the August/September issue of the Capital Baptist. You may also register online at www.dcbaptist.org beginning Monday, August 16. For more information, please contact DCBC at 202.265.1526.
Church Starting Support Group Meeting. There will be an informal meeting and lunch for those engaged in starting new churches on Thursday, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Baptist Building, 1628 Sixteenth St., NW, Washington D.C. Sign up for specific dates here.
Recording Secretary Position Open. The Nominating Committee of the D.C. Baptist Convention (DCBC) is prayerfully seeking a proficient Recording Secretary for the term 2010 – 2011. The ideal candidate would be a member of a DCBC church, preferably a Church Clerk or Secretary (past or present), who has experience taking minutes for business meetings. The DCBC Recording Secretary is responsible for preparing agendas and taking minutes of the proceedings of the Annual Meeting, the Administrative Council, the Executive Committee and the Executive Board. He/she is also responsible for writing certain official letters certifying information from DCBC records. The Recording Secretary is elected for one year, but may be re-elected consecutively. This is a voluntary position that requires time, accuracy and dedication to the work of the Convention. If you are interested in serving in this position or wish to recommend someone, please respond as soon as possible to: The Nominating Committee at the District of Columbia Baptist Convention – 202.265.1526 or gail.lacy@dcbaptist.org.
Teacher Orientation To Be Held This Month. The Center for Congregational Health, Evangelism & Discipleship (CHED) will be sponsoring several learning center forums that will provide opportunities for teachers of children, youth and adults to develop their skills! The sessions will be held on at the Baptist Building, 1628 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, D.C. from 7-9 p.m. on the following Thursdays—August 12, August 26 and September 9. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, August 12
Orientation for New Teachers of Adults led by Minister Janet Henley, Clifton Park Baptist Church
Thursday, August 26
Orientation for New Teachers of Youth led by Rev. Dub Pool, Heritage Baptist Church
Thursday, September 9
Orientation for New Teachers of Children led by Rev. Deborah Cochran, Associate Pastor, FBC of the City of Washington, D.C.
Parking is available in the courtyard next to the building. RSVP by calling 202.265.1526 or register at www.dcbaptist.org.
Volunteers Needed. The D.C. Baptist Convention is looking for volunteers to serve as our receptionist on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays each week. Please contact Lashanor Doolittle, Business Manager, at 202.265.1526 or info@dcbaptist.org if you are interested.
More News…
CPBC Women’s Weekend. The Women’s Ministry of Clifton Park Baptist Church, in partnership with the Christian Education Committee, will host a Weekend Symposium and Breakfast on August 20-22 featuring prolific author and national speaker, Donna Partow. Rev. Dr. Cynthia Turner, Senior Pastor of Dayspring Community Church in Lanham, MD, will be the guest preacher on Sunday, August 22. Click here for more information.
TPBC Hosts Friends and Community Day Weekend. Takoma Park Baptist Church, 635 Aspen St., NW, Washington, D.C., is having its Outreach Weekend on September 11-12. Saturday, September 11 will be Community Day from noon-4 p.m. at the church. Then on Sunday, September 12, the church will host Friends Day. All are invited to attend Bible study at 9 a.m. and worship service at 10:30 a.m. There will be a picnic on the church grounds following the morning worship service. For more information, contact Lillian Ingram at 202.723.4700.
Dishin’ It. The Women in Ministry Roundtable will meet at Lauriol Plaza, located at 1835 18th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009 on Monday, September 13 at noon. Come to the table for dialogue and a delicious meal. Meet other female clergy and share your personal stories of challenge and triumph in ministry. For more information, please contact Rev. Starlette McNeill at 202.265.1526 ext. 209.
Thank You, Pastor. The Center for Ministerial Leadership will host its first annual day of appreciation for clergy on Tuesday, September 28 at noon. Come and enjoy a delicious catered meal at no cost to you as we express our indebtedness to the spiritual leaders of the Convention. For more information, please contact Rev. Starlette McNeill at 202.265.1526 ext. 209.
Disaster Relief Training. There will be Disaster Relief Training from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) on Saturday, September 18 at FBC Camp Springs, 6936 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, Md. There will be certification/recertification for Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers. Training on the Feeding Unit will be provided in partnership with the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. Click here to register.
Employment Opportunities
Pastor. The Promised Land Baptist Church in Washington, DC is seeking a Pastor. The church is located in the Takoma Park area of Northwest DC directly across the street form Takoma Park Recreation Center and Coolidge Senior High School. PLBC has approximately 100 members. This announcement closes on August 31, 2010. For more information, please contact Minister Michael Dixon, Chair, Pastoral Search Committee, at 202.709.3733. If you would like to apply for the pastorate at PLBC, click here for the application, which should be completed and returned to:
Minster Dixon or Pastoral Search Committee
401 Van Buren Street, NW
Washington, DC 20012
E-mail: PLBC@ymail.com
**Email is preferred**
Minister of Music. Clifton Park Baptist Church located in Silver spring, MD is seeking a Minister of Music. Clifton Park is a multicultural, multigenerational congregation of 525 active servants of Christ. We are seeking a talented and Spirit-led Minister of Music to grow and develop the music ministry of the church, lead worship services and play appropriate accompaniment (piano, keyboard or organ). The salary is negotiable.
To apply: Please forward resume and salary requirements to the Worship, Music and Arts Committee via e-mail to Music-Arts@cpbc.net.
Clifton Park Baptist Church
8818 Piney Branch Road
Silver Spring, MD 20903
301-434-2456
www.cliftonparkbaptistchurch.org
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