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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191002
DTSTAMP:20210105T025259Z
CREATED:20190823T233808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T025259Z
UID:284-1569888000-1569974399@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Cooperative Program Emphasis Month\, SBC
DESCRIPTION:Cooperative Program Emphasis\, SBC
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/cooperative-program-emphasis-sbc/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191104
DTSTAMP:20190824T011811Z
CREATED:20190824T011811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T011811Z
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SUMMARY:Orphans and Widows Sunday\, SBC
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/orphans-and-widows-sunday-sbc/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191111
DTSTAMP:20210308T210344Z
CREATED:20190824T014436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T210344Z
UID:314-1573344000-1573430399@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Disaster Relief Appreciation Day\, SBC
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/disaster-relief-appreciation-day-sbc/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191209
DTSTAMP:20190824T015052Z
CREATED:20190824T015052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T015052Z
UID:321-1575158400-1575849599@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Week of Prayer for Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/week-of-prayer-for-lottie-moon-christmas-offering/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200112
DTSTAMP:20200110T202754Z
CREATED:20200109T215749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T202754Z
UID:2818-1578700800-1578787199@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Human Trafficking Awareness Day/Month
DESCRIPTION:January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month with Saturday\, January 11\, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Show your support on this day by wearing blue and share your pictures in blue on social media with the hashtag #wearblueday to create awareness and shine a light to everyone you know about Human Trafficking in support of the many around the world who are caught in slavery. \nYou can also add to your post on social medial a reason like: \n\n“Today I am wearing Blue to bring awareness to #humantrafficking”\n“I wear blue because (insert the reason why you are wearing blue) #wearblueday #endtrafficking”\n“I want to see an end to modern day slavery so I am wearing blue today!”\n\nThe National Human Trafficking Hotline number is 888-373-7888 Or text HELP to 233733 (be free). \nAt this number you can make an anonymous tip or leave your name and get a case number to report more information for possible ongoing situations. As always it’s important to remain safe and never engage a potential trafficking situation but alert the authorities to suspicious behavior! If you see something SAY something!
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/human-trafficking-awareness-month/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200120
DTSTAMP:20200107T223943Z
CREATED:20200107T132711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T223943Z
UID:2755-1579392000-1579478399@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
DESCRIPTION:On January 13\, 1984\, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation designating January 22 as the first National Sanctity of Human Life Day. (January 22\, 1973\, was the day the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion-on-demand in all 50 states.) Churches around the United States use the day\, the third Sunday in January\, to celebrate God’s gift of life\, commemorate the many lives lost to abortion\, and commit themselves to protecting human life at every stage.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/sanctity-of-human-life-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200210
DTSTAMP:20200302T215151Z
CREATED:20200107T133445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T215151Z
UID:2769-1581206400-1581292799@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Racial Reconciliation Sunday
DESCRIPTION:“For he is our peace\, who made both groups one and tore down the dividing wall of hostility. In his flesh\, he made of no effect the law consisting of commands and expressed in regulations\, so that he might create in himself one new man from the two\, resulting in peace. He did this so that he might reconcile both to God in one body through the cross by which he put the hostility to death” (Ephesians 2:14-16 CSB). \n\nWe are committed to upholding the human dignity of every individual and advancing the cause of racial reconciliation. The gospel\, at its core\, is a message of reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18-21)\, in which we are called to love one another (1 John 4:20-21) since “Christ is all and in all” (Col. 3:11).
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/racial-reconciliation-sunday/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200211
DTSTAMP:20240515T213501Z
CREATED:20200107T134400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T213501Z
UID:2771-1581292800-1581379199@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Focus on WMU (Feb. 10-16)
DESCRIPTION:WMU equips all believers to live their lives in unshakable pursuit—to know God more\, to show His love unconditionally\, and to make disciples who make disciples. \nWMU seeks to come alongside the church to accomplish the mission of God. From preschoolers to adults\, WMU provides relevant resources to learn about and pray for missions\, as well as opportunities to apply their knowledge and passion through giving\, serving\, and supporting missions. \nFocus on WMU week is an intentional time to focus on WMU’s impact in local churches\, communities\, and throughout the world. In 2020\, Focus on WMU is February 10-16. \n \nDownloadable Resources: \nRecognizing WMU in your church (pdf) \nWMU flyer (pdf) \nBulletin insert (2up\, pdf)
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/focus-on-wmu/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200216
DTSTAMP:20201012T202927Z
CREATED:20200107T135730Z
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UID:2775-1581724800-1581811199@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Children's Mission Day
DESCRIPTION:Join thousands of kids across the country in hands-on ministry in your community for Children’s Missions Day! WMU invites all children in grades 1–6 to participate on Saturday\, February 15\, 2020. (Note: Children’s Missions Day can be held any day of the year!) \nFrom feeding hungry people to visiting shut-ins\, boys and girls follow God’s command to “put your love into action” (1 John 3:18). Church groups create projects that meet needs in their own communities. WMU created Children’s Missions Day to move children out of their churches and into their communities to do missions. The first Children’s Missions Day was in 2008. Since then\, thousands of people have taken part in this special day. \n*You may have noticed we’ve recently changed the name of this event from Children’s Ministry Day to Children’s Missions Day. Don’t worry — this is not a typo! We’ve put plenty of thought and prayer into this change. Follow this link to read a little more about the difference between ministry and missions. \nIf you have comments or questions about Children’s Missions Day\, please email WMU President Theresa Krieg at Theresabkrieg@gmail.com or children@wmu.org. We look forward to helping your kids do hands-on ministry! \nDownloadable Resources:\nChildren’s Missions Day 2020 flyer \nChildren’s Missions Day 2020 press release \nChildren’s Missions Day 2020 clip art \nChildren’s Missions Day Customizable Certificate \nOrder More Resources (Badge\, Promotional Kit)
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/childrens-mission-day/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis,Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Whitworth":MAILTO:bethw@brnonline.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200309
DTSTAMP:20200204T203915Z
CREATED:20200113T130017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T203915Z
UID:2954-1583020800-1583711999@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer and Offering for North American Missions (March 1-8)
DESCRIPTION:The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) is the primary way we support mission efforts in North America. One hundred percent of gifts given to AAEO are used to support Southern Baptist missionaries serving across the United States and Canada. \nDownload resources\, view missionary videos or read missionary stories here. \nIf your church needs additional prayer guides or envelopes\, please contact us at the Helpdesk at helpdesk@brnunited.org.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/annie-armstrong-week-of-prayer-and-offering-for-north-american-missions/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200316
DTSTAMP:20200313T183006Z
CREATED:20200313T182833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T183006Z
UID:4181-1584230400-1584316799@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Call to Prayer
DESCRIPTION:NASHVILLE (BP) — Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear and the SBC Great Commission Council (GCC) are calling all Southern Baptists throughout more than 47\,500 churches “to commit to a dedicated time of prayer this Sunday\, March 15\, 2020.” \nIn response to the World Health Organization declaring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak to be a global pandemic\, Greear and the GCC\, which is composed of the heads of the convention’s national entities\, issued the following: \nDay of Prayer for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Pandemic\nSunday\, March 15\, 2020\nIn light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic\, we are asking all Southern Baptists and our 47\,500+ churches of the Southern Baptist Convention to commit to a dedicated time of prayer this Sunday\, March 15\, 2020\, to seek the Lord in unity about these matters: \n1. Ask God\, in His mercy\, to stop this pandemic and save lives — not only in our communities but around the world\, particularly in places that are unequipped medically to deal with the virus. (Isaiah 59:1-2) \n2. Pray for President Donald Trump and other government leaders — international\, federal\, state\, and local — to have the wisdom to direct us in the best courses of action for prevention and care. (Romans 13:1–4) \n3. Scripture says: Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts. Pray that the Lord will give us wisdom in this moment of fear as the foundations of what we know are shaken\, that others would realize how fragile life is and how real eternity is\, and they would see their need to turn to God. (Psalm 90:12) \n4. Ask God to protect our missionaries and their families around the globe\, using this global crisis to advance His Good News to the whole world. (Mark 16:15) \nDanny Akin\, president\, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary  \nJason K. Allen\, president\, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary \nPaul Chitwood\, president\, International Mission Board \nJamie K. Dew\, president\, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary \nKevin Ezell\, president\, North American Mission Board \nRonnie W. Floyd\, president and CEO\, SBC Executive Committee \nJ.D. Greear\, SBC president \nAdam W. Greenway\, president The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary \nO.S. Hawkins\, president and CEO\, GuideStone Financial Resources \nJeff Iorg\, president\, Gateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention \nBen Mandrell\, president and CEO\, LifeWay Christian Resources \nR. Albert Mohler\, president\, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary \nRussell D. Moore\, president\, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention \nSandra Wisdom-Martin\, executive director and treasurer\, Woman’s Missionary Union \nDownloadable/Shareable Graphic\nTo download\, right-click on graphic and select “Save As”
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/covid-19-call-to-prayer/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200316
DTSTAMP:20200302T172350Z
CREATED:20200113T155113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T172350Z
UID:2960-1584230400-1584316799@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Church Planting Emphasis Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Church planting isn’t just a ministry for individual church planters—it’s a ministry for the whole Church. Send Network is a partnership of people just like you—churches and church planters—planting churches everywhere for everyone. The Baptist Resource Network is dedicated to helping church planters and partnering churches make a difference through starting new churches in new places and among people groups throughout the region.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/church-planting-emphasis-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cliff Jenkins":MAILTO:cjenkins@namb.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200413
DTSTAMP:20201012T202823Z
CREATED:20200116T215947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T202823Z
UID:3096-1586649600-1586735999@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Easter Baptism Sunday
DESCRIPTION:J.D. Greear\, president of the Southern Baptist Convention has challenged Southern Baptist churches to participate in Baptism Sunday. Lead your church to celebrate baptism and encourage people to commit their lives to Christ on Easter 2020. The resources on this page will help you and your church members prepare for this special emphasis. \nAfter observing this special Sunday\, send video and/or photographs from the service to us at evangelism@namb.net. With your permission\, we would like to use the video and photos on our social media channels to celebrate what God is doing. \nSee related story.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/easter-baptism-sunday/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200420
DTSTAMP:20200420T145511Z
CREATED:20200113T160715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T145511Z
UID:2962-1587254400-1587340799@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:SBC Seminaries Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The estimated 46\,000 autonomous churches that cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention pool their resources to support the work of the six theological seminaries. The Convention operates these seminaries to train its ministers and Christian workers. The six are: \n\nThe Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville\, Kentucky (established 1859);\nThe Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth\, Texas (1908);\nNew Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans\, Louisiana (1917);\nGateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention in Ontario\, California (1944);\nThe Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest\, North Carolina (1951); and\nMidwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City\, Missouri (1957).\n\nCollectively the six seminaries have been given a challenging mission: “to prepare God-called men and women for vocational service in Baptist churches and in other Christian ministries throughout the world through programs of spiritual development\, theological studies\, and practical preparation in ministry.” \nSeminary-trained students are trained to go and evangelize\, baptize\, disciple\, and teach individuals across the nation and around the world (Matthew 28:18-20). The Convention has committed itself to provide seminary education and training at the lowest cost possible so graduates are not burdened with debt as they embark on this noble quest. \nThe six seminaries are funded in part by the Convention’s Cooperative Program. The Cooperative Program helps fund ministries and missions through cooperating state conventions and the Southern Baptist Convention. About 22 percent of all Cooperative Program contributions received by the Southern Baptist Convention are directed to the six theological seminaries and the SBC Historical Library and Archives. In addition\, the seminaries are supported by endowments\, donations\, tuition\, and fees. \nSee Related Story.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/sbc-seminaries-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200427
DTSTAMP:20240515T215440Z
CREATED:20200113T162545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T215440Z
UID:2966-1587859200-1587945599@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Cooperative Program Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The Cooperative Program is Southern Baptists’ unified plan of giving through which cooperating Southern Baptist churches give a percentage of their undesignated receipts in support of their respective state convention and the Southern Baptist Convention missions and ministries. \n \nSee Cooperative Program resources here.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/cooperative-program-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200508
DTSTAMP:20201012T203037Z
CREATED:20200113T172320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T203037Z
UID:2978-1588809600-1588895999@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:National Day of Prayer
DESCRIPTION:The National Day of Prayer exists to mobilize unified public prayer for America. \nTURN TO GOD IN PRAYER\nThe National Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Thursday in May. This day of observance\, designated by the United States Congress\, asks people “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” The modern law formalizing the annual National Day of Prayer observance was enacted in 1952\, and each year since\, the President of the United States has signed a proclamation encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. \nPRAY THROUGHOUT THE DAY\nThis year’s National Day of Prayer will be observed on May 7\, and the theme verse is Habakkuk 2:14: “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” However\, due to events around the world\, we will not gather in churches or town squares to pray. Instead\, we are encouraging individuals to pray throughout the day and to invite others to join with them online so that we may fill the earth with prayers of hope. \n#NATIONALDAYOFPRAYER\nWe ask that you post your written prayer by text or video on your own social media site with the hashtag #NationalDayofPrayer and join the prayer movement this year as we petition God to move in mighty ways across our communities\, our country\, and our world. \nAs a church\, you can make short prayer videos from key community leaders\, pastors\, and national leaders to support each area of emphasis and post these prayer videos at different times throughout the day. \nDownload social media graphics. \nSchedule for Thursday\, May 7:\n9:00 am – Pray for your community and neighbors.\n10:00 am – Pray for churches and their impact to share the Gospel.\n11:00 am – Pray for those that are vulnerable and those that have lost loved ones due to COVID-19.\nNoon – Pray for businesses and those that have lost their jobs.\n1:00 pm – Pray for teachers\, schools\, students\, and parents.\n2:00 pm – Pray for those serving in the military.\n3:00 pm – Pray for healthcare workers\, first responders\, and those in the service industry.\n4:00 pm – Pray for city leaders and state officials.\n5:00 pm – Pray for the President and national leaders.\n6:00 pm – Pray for a movement of God across our country and around the world.\n7:00 pm – Join with others across the country on your front porch and sing “Amazing Grace.” \nFinally\, we invite everyone to conclude the day with the National Day of Prayer Broadcast: Pray God’s Glory across the Earth\, which will be presented from 8:00pm to 10:00pm EST on GodTV\, Daystar\, Facebook Live\, and additional outlets. \nSOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION Prayer Opportunities:\n  \n \nSBC President J.D. Greear offers tips for fasting as well as prayer points in the article\, A call to a day of fasting and prayer. \nThe Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention also has developed a prayer guide\, urging participants to pray for the Seven Centers of Influence on the National Day of Prayer.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/national-day-of-prayer/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200608
DTSTAMP:20200420T150240Z
CREATED:20200113T191424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T150240Z
UID:2989-1591488000-1591574399@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:A Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
DESCRIPTION:Remember those who are in prison\, as though in prison with them\, and those who are mistreated\, since you also are in the body. (Hebrews 13:3)
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/a-day-of-prayer-for-the-persecuted-church/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200810
DTSTAMP:20210121T232915Z
CREATED:20200303T202906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T232915Z
UID:4020-1596326400-1597017599@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:PA/SJ State Missions Offering (Alternate Week)
DESCRIPTION:2020 State Missions Offering Goal: $30\,000\nThe State Missions Offering is an annual observance in Baptist Resource Network (BRN)-affiliated churches that highlights what God is doing across Pennsylvania and South Jersey. Each summer\, local congregations learn about\, pray for and give to support special ministries\, outreach projects and other initiatives\, such as collegiate ministries\, volunteer ministries\, disaster relief\, and emergency funding for pastors\, which are uniquely connected to PA/SJ Baptists and not funded through regular giving streams. \nFourteen million people across Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ\, which makes the work of expanding the Kingdom through the BRN and its churches crucial. To that end\, every year\, Baptists across the BRN pray for and give financially to expand God’s Kingdom work right here in our own backyards. \nNote: Each church may choose to observe the Week of Prayer and Offering for the Baptist Resource Network at any time\, but two dates have been added to the calendar: the traditional timing during the week after Labor Day or an alternate week of the first full week of August. Thank you for your prayers and generous gifts!
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/pa-sj-state-missions-offering-alternate-week/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200831
DTSTAMP:20240515T215609Z
CREATED:20200116T154634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T215609Z
UID:3036-1598745600-1598831999@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Mission Dignity Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Since 1918\, GuideStone Financial Resources has been on a “Mission” to provide “Dignity” to retired Southern Baptist ministers\, workers and their widows. These are men and women who have faithfully served God’s people and now find themselves struggling to meet even basic needs. Many served small\, rural churches that paid only modest salaries and couldn’t afford to contribute to their pastors’ retirement. Often\, these loyal soldiers of the cross had to work extra jobs just to make ends meet. \nMission:Dignity currently helps almost 1\,800 people with extra money needed for housing\, food and vital medications. It has also ensured a well-deserved dignity\, independence and\, often\, the ability to continue serving. \nTo promote Mission:Dignity Sunday in your church\, download videos\, ads\, sermon guides and more here. \nView video interview with Mission:Dignity’s Kyle Scott\, operations manager at GuideStone Financial Services: \n 
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/mission-dignity-sunday/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200921
DTSTAMP:20210121T232856Z
CREATED:20200303T201041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T232856Z
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SUMMARY:PA/SJ State Missions Offering (Traditional Week)
DESCRIPTION:2020 State Missions Offering Goal: $30\,000\nThe State Missions Offering is an annual observance in Baptist Resource Network (BRN)-affiliated churches that highlights what God is doing across Pennsylvania and South Jersey. Each summer\, local congregations learn about\, pray for and give to support special ministries\, outreach projects and other initiatives\, such as collegiate ministries\, volunteer ministries\, disaster relief\, and emergency funding for pastors\, which are uniquely connected to PA/SJ Baptists and not funded through regular giving streams. \nFourteen million people across Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ\, which makes the work of expanding the Kingdom through the BRN and its churches crucial. To that end\, every year\, Baptists across the BRN pray for and give financially to expand God’s Kingdom work right here in our own backyards. \nNote: Each church may choose to observe the Week of Prayer and Offering for the Baptist Resource Network at any time\, but two dates have been added to the calendar: the traditional timing during the week after Labor Day or an alternate week of the first full week of August. Thank you for your prayers and generous gifts!
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/pa-sj-state-missions-offering-traditional-week/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200921
DTSTAMP:20200116T220012Z
CREATED:20200113T202315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T220012Z
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SUMMARY:Baptism Sunday
DESCRIPTION:J.D. Greear\, president of the Southern Baptist Convention has challenged Southern Baptist churches to participate in Baptism Sunday. Lead your church to celebrate baptism and encourage people to commit their lives to Christ on Easter 2020. The resources on this page will help you and your church members prepare for this special emphasis. \nAfter observing this special Sunday\, send video and/or photographs from the service to us at evangelism@namb.net. With your permission\, we would like to use the video and photos on our social media channels to celebrate what God is doing. \nSee related story regarding the Easter Baptism Sunday.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/baptism-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201002
DTSTAMP:20210105T025104Z
CREATED:20200113T201632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T025104Z
UID:3004-1601510400-1601596799@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Cooperative Program Emphasis Month (Oct 1-31)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/cooperative-program-emphasis-month-oct-1-31/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201012
DTSTAMP:20210121T231238Z
CREATED:20200113T211913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T231238Z
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SUMMARY:Global Hunger Relief Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Almost 800 million people around the world live with constant hunger\, and 1 in 6 in North America are undernourished. Southern Baptists are fighting the global hunger crisis through Global Hunger Relief. \nThrough Global Hunger Relief 100% of your donations go toward hunger needs. Nothing is taken out for administrative or promotional costs. \nOnce a year\, churches around the US will host a Global Hunger Sunday. We hope to inform and equip church leaders to emphasize this global crisis and lead their congregations to give to meet these critical needs. \nEstablished in 1978 as the World Hunger Fund\, Global Hunger Relief is an initiative of the Southern Baptist Convention dedicated to combating hunger and sharing the Bread of Life. \nGHR funds are used in Gospel-centered hunger projects that share God’s love in both word and deed. GHR-funded projects meet crisis hunger needs in famine or natural disasters\, but also focus on long-term\, sustainable solutions to end chronic hunger\, such as: \n\nJob skills training\nLivestock and seed distribution\nClean water\nHome reconstruction\nMedical care\nAftercare for human trafficking victims\n\nThrough Global Hunger Relief\, Southern Baptists are helping communities and lives be transformed… for today\, tomorrow\, and forever. \n\n100% of your donation goes directly to meeting hunger needs.\n20% of funds meet needs in North America\n80% of funds meet needs around the world\n\nGHR is a collaborative partnership between seven Southern Baptist organizations: \n\nEthics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC)\nInternational Mission Board (IMB)\nNorth American Mission Board (NAMB)\nBaptist Global Response (BGR)\nWomen’s Missionary Union (WMU)\nLifeWay Christian Resources\nSBC Executive Committee
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/3011/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201102
DTSTAMP:20220908T135750Z
CREATED:20200116T162516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T135750Z
UID:3051-1604188800-1604275199@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Orphans and Widows Sunday
DESCRIPTION:On Orphan and Widows Sunday\, Christians stand for children who’ve lost the protection and care of family. We are a people called to defend the fatherless…to protect the vulnerable…to visit orphans in their distress. \nEach event is locally-led. Sermons and small groups\, concerts and prayer gatherings\, shared meals and youth activities—each stirring believers with God call to care for the orphan\, and what ordinary people can do in response. \nEach November\, these thousands of local events resounding across America and around the globe\, all sharing a single goal: that God’s great love for the orphan and widow will find echo in our lives as well. Orphan and Widow Sunday is your opportunity to rouse church\, community and friends to remember and reflect God’s deeply love for every orphan and widow…and for each of us as well! \nTo promote in your church\, download these free bulletin inserts.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/orphans-and-widows-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201109
DTSTAMP:20210121T231041Z
CREATED:20200110T204215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T231041Z
UID:2864-1604793600-1604879999@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Disaster Relief Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Whenever there is a disaster\, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) volunteers are often quickly on the scene—and they remained long after news cameras left town. As the third-largest disaster response team in the nation\, this network of state-based volunteers teams does more than just clean up; they bring the healing of Christ to those whose lives have been shattered. \nPray for those affected and those who will serve them. Give to support state SBDR teams who are being the hands and feet of Jesus to hurting people.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/disaster-relief-appreciation-day/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenton Hunt":MAILTO:kentonh@brnunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201207
DTSTAMP:20200113T215819Z
CREATED:20200113T215636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T215819Z
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SUMMARY:Week of Prayer and Offering for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (Nov. 29-Dec. 6)
DESCRIPTION:Since 1845\, the IMB has partnered with churches to send missionaries to live and work among those around the world with little to no access to the gospel. \nOne hundred percent of your generous gifts provide missionaries the services they need to live to among the unreached people they serve.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/week-of-prayer-and-offering-for-the-lottie-moon-christmas-offering-nov-29-dec-6/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210118
DTSTAMP:20201202T202527Z
CREATED:20201202T202527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T202527Z
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SUMMARY:Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
DESCRIPTION:On January 13\, 1984\, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation designating January 22 as the first National Sanctity of Human Life Day. (January 22\, 1973\, was the day the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion-on-demand in all 50 states.) Churches around the United States use the day\, the third Sunday in January\, to celebrate God’s gift of life\, commemorate the many lives lost to abortion\, and commit themselves to protecting human life at every stage.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/sanctity-of-human-life-sunday-2/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210119
DTSTAMP:20210114T221007Z
CREATED:20210114T193656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T221007Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy\, the North American Mission Board invites you on January 18 to help your church discover needs in your community and respond in strategic\, gospel-centered ways. \nYou have the opportunity to help your neighbors heal from the spiritual\, physical and emotional hardships of 2020. NAMB and we has free downloadable bulletin inserts\, graphics and how-to guides to help your congregation get started! \nAlso\, please let us know about your project by sending your stories and photos to stories@sendrelief.org. We’re excited to hear about how your church will be sharing the love of Christ in your community on January 18!
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210130
DTSTAMP:20210120T150010Z
CREATED:20210120T144216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T150010Z
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SUMMARY:March for Life
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON (BP) – The March for Life originally scheduled Jan. 29 in Washington has been redesigned as a virtual event only\, March for Life President Jeanne Mancini announced Friday (Jan. 15). \n“In light of the fact that we are in the midst of a pandemic which may be peaking\, and in view of the heightened pressures that law enforcement officers and others are currently facing in and around the Capitol\, this year’s March for Life will look different\,” Mancini said. “The annual rally will take place virtually and we are asking all participants to stay home and to join the march virtually.” \nMancini will still invite a “small group of pro-life leaders from across the country to march in Washington\, D.C.\,” she said. “These leaders will represent pro-life Americans everywhere who\, each in their own unique ways\, work to make abortion unthinkable and build a culture where every human life is valued and protected.” \nSouthern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear was still expected to speak\, but details were not available at press time. In December\, Greear was announced as the first SBC president to speak at the event\, and was to join celebrities and leaders including Tim Tebow\, Benjamin Watson and Jim Daly. \n“The protection of all of those who participate in the annual march\, as well as the many law enforcement personnel and others who work tirelessly each year to ensure a safe and peaceful event\, is a top priority of the March for Life\,” Mancini said Friday. “We are profoundly grateful for the countless women\, men\, and families who sacrifice to come out in such great numbers each year as a witness for life – and we look forward to being together in person next year. \n“As for this year’s march\, we look forward to being with you virtually.” \nThe march has taken place in Washington since 1974\, following the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the U.S. Since that time\, the march has grown globally to include hundreds of thousands of participants. \n– Diana Chandler is Baptist Press’ senior writer.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/march-for-life/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210208
DTSTAMP:20210202T213937Z
CREATED:20201210T180820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T213937Z
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SUMMARY:George Liele Church Planting\, Evangelism\, and Missions Sunday
DESCRIPTION:February 7\, 2021 is a day to honor those like George Liele who have gone before and faithfully said “yes” to God’s call to go make disciples of every nation. Acknowledged as the first Baptist missionary from America\, George’s legacy includes the first African American church plant in North America and one in Jamaica. In addition\, he cultivated a significant ministry among slave populations in Jamaica where he established the first black Baptist efforts. During his time of active mission work hundreds came to know Jesus. Thirty years after he passed away there were more than 20\,000 believers in Jamaica\, largely due to his faithfulness. \nOn this Sunday churches are encouraged to find local opportunities to engage in service\, evangelism\, and prayer together as we continue to consider and engage in God’s call to advance the kingdom today. \nDownload resources at https://www.imb.org/heroesoffaith.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/george-liele-church-planting-evangelism-and-missions-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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