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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200920
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201012
DTSTAMP:20210121T231238Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T231238Z
UID:3011-1602374400-1602460799@www.brnunited.org
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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201207
DTSTAMP:20200113T215819Z
CREATED:20200113T215636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T215819Z
UID:3017-1606608000-1607299199@www.brnunited.org
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210118
DTSTAMP: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
UID:8715-1610928000-1611014399@www.brnunited.org
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
UID:8806-1611878400-1611964799@www.brnunited.org
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210208
DTSTAMP:20210202T213937Z
CREATED:20201210T180820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T213937Z
UID:8221-1612656000-1612742399@www.brnunited.org
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210214
DTSTAMP:20201210T131942Z
CREATED:20201202T211340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T131942Z
UID:7893-1612742400-1613260799@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Focus on WMU
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 2021\, Focus on WMU is February 8-13.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/focus-on-wmu-2/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210214
DTSTAMP:20201210T131641Z
CREATED:20201209T203914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T131641Z
UID:8136-1613174400-1613260799@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Children's Missions Day
DESCRIPTION:Soar to new heights\, overcome old obstacles\, and be encouraged to live out God’s call! Join us this year as we learn what it means to be “Unstoppable” for Children’s Missions Day 2021. \nWHY PARTICIPATE IN CHILDREN’S MISSIONS DAY?\nWhy should churches participate in Children’s Missions Day? It’s motivational. It’s easy. And it works! \nChildren’s Missions Day is motivational! \nChildren’s Missions Day is a great way to get the children in your church motivated and engaged in mission action in their own community. What better way to get them motivated than to help them to see that they are joining thousands of other children across North America to minister to people with the love of Jesus? \nImagine the impact the church of Jesus Christ could have in North America if children everywhere lead their entire church family to minister in their communities!  \n  \nDownloadable resources can be found here.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/childrens-missions-day/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis,Outreach
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210215
DTSTAMP:20201210T141220Z
CREATED:20201209T204812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T141220Z
UID:8143-1613260800-1613347199@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-2/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210315
DTSTAMP:20201210T161110Z
CREATED:20201209T210643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T161110Z
UID:8148-1615075200-1615766399@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Week of Prayer and Missions Study for North American Missions and Annie Armstrong Offering
DESCRIPTION:Every gift to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – 100 percent – goes to train\, resource and send thousands of missionaries involved in church planting and compassion ministries across the United States\, Canada and their territories. Our partnership with Southern Baptist Convention churches and individuals makes this work possible. \nMore information and resources can be found at www.anniearmstrong.com
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/week-of-prayer-and-missions-study-for-north-american-missions-and-annie-armstrong-offering/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210322
DTSTAMP:20201209T211444Z
CREATED:20201209T211444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T211444Z
UID:8151-1616284800-1616371199@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210419
DTSTAMP:20201210T143733Z
CREATED:20201210T143733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T143733Z
UID:8161-1618704000-1618790399@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).
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/sbc-seminaries-sunday-2/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210426
DTSTAMP:20210105T025617Z
CREATED:20201210T142203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T025617Z
UID:8159-1619308800-1619395199@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.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/cooperative-program-sunday-2/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210507
DTSTAMP:20240515T205055Z
CREATED:20201210T151151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T205055Z
UID:8164-1620259200-1620345599@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:2021 National Day of Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Americans from all walks of life will gather on May 6 to lift up our country in prayer on the National Day of Prayer (NDP). Our nation has endured a year marked by unprecedented challenges\, but we know prayer has carried us through these days and the hand of God will move us into a brighter future. \nThis year marks 70 years since Reverend Billy Graham stood on the capitol steps in February 1952 and called for congress and the president to establish a day of prayer. By April of that year\, President Truman signed the legislation into public law. \nThrough the decades\, the efforts of the National Day of Prayer Task Force have mobilized Americans to observe the National Day of Prayer in all 50 states and in U.S. territories to pray for those who lead and those in need in our nation. \nNDP President Kathy Branzell reminds us of the saying\, “History belongs to the intercessors who believe the future into being.” \nAs we believe and pray in 2021\, our theme echoes our prayers: “LORD pour out Your LOVE\, LIFE\, and LIBERTY.” Once again proclaiming a promise of God in our theme verse\, 2 Corinthians 3:17 NKJV\, “Now the Lord is the Spirit\, and where the Spirit of the Lord is\, there is liberty.” \n“It is our prayer today and throughout 2021 that the Spirit of the Lord would pour out and pour through us across America\,” said Kathy Branzell. “We pray to see the Lord fill our lives\, families\, churches\, workplace\, education\, military\, government\, arts\, entertainment and media\, with biblical\, not cultural\, not worldly\, but Spirit-empowered\, Spirit-filled LOVE\, LIFE and LIBERTY as designed and defined by our Creator and Savior.” \nThese prayers are lifted up across the country through the efforts of our tens of thousands of volunteers who lead their communities to organize over 60\,000 local events on the National Day of Prayer in the past. Last year\, gatherings pivoted to virtual formats to comply with health guidelines. We learned that moving to pivot means moving to more prayer and in 2020 we were able to engage with more people than ever before\, reaching into homes and hearts through tv\, radio\, and internet broadcasts. \nThis year our volunteer coordinators are preparing for a variety of events\, both virtual\, and in-person and events in creative formats such as prayer flights\, prayer drives\, television broadcasts\, and more. No matter the format\, there will be prayer from sunrise in Maine to sunset in the Pacific islands on the National Day of Prayer! \nDownload the SBC’s National Day of Prayer Prayer Guide. \nNational Day of Prayer promotional resources are available online.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/2021-national-day-of-prayer/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis,Prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T120000
DTSTAMP:20210513T211232Z
CREATED:20210513T211232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T211232Z
UID:10418-1622113200-1622116800@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Generational Wins Virtual Prayer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:BRN Partner\, Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF)\, is launching the Generation Wins Prayer Initiative with a virtual prayer gathering on Thursday\, May 27 at 11 am ET via Facebook Live on Alliance Defending Freedom’s Facebook page. They are launching this in partnership with the National Day of Prayer Task Force. \nJoin ADF as they launch the Generational Wins Prayer Initiative\, which will present how you can effectively pray for freedom’s future!
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/generational-wins-virtual-prayer-gathering/
LOCATION:Facebook Live\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance Defending Freedom":MAILTO:ChurchAlliance@ADFlegal.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210607
DTSTAMP:20210524T140812Z
CREATED:20201210T144656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T140812Z
UID:8168-1622937600-1623023999@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) \nRICHMOND\, Va. (BP) – The International Mission Board is collaborating with Nik Ripken Ministries to raise awareness about current religious persecution through the Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. This SBC-wide initiative will be observed June 6. It is a call for Southern Baptists to increase their awareness of and pray fervently for the global persecuted church. \nIn 2020\, more than 340 million Christians experienced high levels of persecution and discrimination. Also last year\, 4\,761 Christians were killed for faith-related reasons\, and 4\,277 Christians were detained without trial\, arrested\, sentenced or imprisoned. In addition\, 4\,488 churches and Christian buildings were attacked\, according to data from the World Watch List. \n“As our Southern Baptist missionaries take the Gospel to the most difficult to reach peoples and places around the world\, they are witness to the suffering of those who boldly follow Jesus and are constantly confronted by those who persecute the Lord’s church\,” IMB President Paul Chitwood said. “While our hearts break for our brothers and sisters in Christ who endure persecution and even martyrdom\, we often feel powerless to help them. But we aren’t! We serve the One who\, as Job declared\, ‘makes nations great\, and he destroys them; he enlarges nations\, and leads them away.’ \n“When we pray for those who are suffering\, we have access to the One who can sustain them\, comfort them and bring them justice.” \nPersecution of the global church comes most fiercely from within a believer’s own family\, according to John Brady\, the IMB’s vice president for global engagement. However\, many believers are facing intense persecution from opposing religious groups and their governments as well. \nFamilial persecution is evident in the life of Naomi*\, a Deaf widow. COVID-19 forced her to move out of her city in Indonesia back home to a remote island. There\, she converted from Islam to Christianity after working with an IMB Deaf translation team in her former city. Her parents were irate\, and her dad locked her in his home and beat her daily\, trying to get her to abandon her newfound faith. \nBecause of her daily beatings\, she developed serious health complications. As she was being treated in a city six hours away\, her 9-year-old daughter reached out to her mother’s church leaders for prayer. Naomi eventually recovered\, and her daughter has been able to see the Lord work in her mother’s life. \nHowever\, Naomi\, like so many other believers around the world\, still needs prayer. \n“Don’t pray for our persecution to end\,” a missionary reported a national believer saying. “Pray that we will be obedient through our suffering.” \nNik Ripken*\, author of “The Insanity of God” and IMB missionary emeritus\, said the main cause of persecution globally is when individuals profess Christ as Savior. Ripken has spent more than two decades studying global persecution and collecting stories from persecuted believers. \n“If believers and their churches simply pray to God for persecution to end\, the only way for God to answer that type of prayer is to stop people from following Jesus\,” Ripken said. “Rather\, we pray for persecuted believers to remain obedient through their suffering\, and we seek to identify with persecuted believers by sharing our faith in whatever environment we find ourselves.” \nEleanor Witcher\, director of the IMB’s Prayer Office\, believes that one of the primary prayer needs for the persecuted church is discipleship. \n“Pray that the roots of new believers (and believers who are weak in their knowledge of the Word) will quickly grow deep in Scripture as they learn to abide in Christ so that these new believers will stand firm under any persecution they may face\,” Witcher said. \nWitcher emphasized that this need for discipleship\, growth in the Word and increased evangelism is something that all believers\, not just persecuted believers\, must cultivate in their own lives. \nIn praying for the global persecuted church\, “first\, we pray for ourselves that our perspective will be aligned to God’s will and then we pray for our brothers and sisters who are suffering for the glory of Christ\,” Witcher said. \nSouthern Baptists are invited to join in prayer in the weeks leading up to the Day of Prayer. Specifically\, believers can pray for: \n\nthe church to pray faithfully and fervently in accordance with God’s Word and will.\nfollowers of Christ to consistently study and obey Scripture so they are spiritually prepared when persecution comes.\nchurch leaders to boldly proclaim the Gospel in the face of opposition.\nthe persecuted\, that they have the strength to live in the power\, love and sound mind that God alone can provide.\nthose who are brutalized to sense the Lord’s love surrounding them and respond to those who have injured them with grace and dignity.\nthe global church to commit its heart and time in prayer and fasting for the persecuted church.\neach church to keep its focus on the glory of God and growth of His church.\n\nRipken believes that God’s highest purpose in persecution is to call His people to Himself\, to refocus their attention to the suffering of their Lord. \n“When followers of Christ suffer willingly for their Savior\, it gives their faith value\,” he said. “That kind of suffering also increases witness.” \nJoin other believers across the Southern Baptist Convention by committing to pray for the persecuted church. Visit imb.org/persecuted and sign up to receive a free prayer guide. \n*Name changed for security \nMyriah Snyder is senior writer/editor for the IMB.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/a-day-of-prayer-for-the-persecuted-church-2/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis,Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Mission Board":MAILTO:info@imb.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210628
DTSTAMP:20201210T162811Z
CREATED:20201210T150231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T162811Z
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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. \nFind more information and resources here
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/missiondignity-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210719
DTSTAMP:20201210T181617Z
CREATED:20201210T181457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T181617Z
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SUMMARY:SEND Relief Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Send Relief is encouraging Southern Baptists everywhere to join together to meet needs and change lives through serving others across the world on Send Relief Sunday. \nEven as churches continue to navigate the challenges brought about by COVID-19\, there have been countless stories of Southern Baptists who are making a difference with their acts of service. You can be the hands and feet of Christ in a variety of ways. Even if churches are closed on Send Relief Sunday\, you can still tangibly express that care. \nHere are a few quick and easy ideas:\nFor churches: \nCreate care packages for grocery\, delivery and other essential workers. Show kindness by giving employees small bags with healthy snacks\, gift cards and other items. Include a note of thanks from your church. Your church could also consider packing bags in advance and working with the manager of a nearby grocery store to arrange delivery to all of the store’s employees. \nCollect school supplies. Although many school districts are still uncertain about how or whether to return to the classroom this fall\, one certainty is that students will need school supplies. Reach out to local principals and ask which supplies are most needed\, and then start a collection. After packing the supplies in bags\, work with your local schools to determine the best method of delivery. \nBe a prayer warrior. Make lists of people and needs specific to your church’s community\, and spend time praying\, not just for the people or their needs\, but also for God to reveal ways to provide ongoing encouragement and ministry to them. \nFor families: \nSocial distancing may prevent us from offering hugs and other expressions of personal touch or care\, but it doesn’t have to hamper our creativity when it comes to serving. \nGrab a donations box and fill it up. Help your children sort through clothes\, toys\, books and other items that are in good condition. Identify things that could be given to those less fortunate. \nSupport foster and adoptive families. An encouraging card in the mail or a meal delivered to their home can make an impact in the life of foster and adoptive families. For those in your community\, let them know that you are thinking about and praying for them. \nFor your children: \nChildren learn best and feel empowered when they engage in projects on their own. Help them get hands-on\, then stand back as they learn to give back with these ministry ideas. \nCreate thank you cards for medical personnel. Write a note of encouragement or have kids draw pictures for the medical staff at your local hospitals. \nGet crafty. Let your child create items — pasta necklaces\, painted stones\, cookies\, etc. — that they can share with neighbors\, along with a note of encouragement. \nUltimately\, it is God’s lovingkindness that draws men and women to Him (Jeremiah 31:3). Believers should seek to do this daily — but set Send Relief Sunday aside\, especially\, to be extensions of God’s lovingkindness to the world. \nVisit Sendrelief.org to find more ways your church can meet needs and change lives. \nAdapted from an article written by Gabriel Stovall of the North American Mission Board. Photo by Shannon Baker
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/send-relief-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210809
DTSTAMP:20240515T204840Z
CREATED:20201210T165236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T204840Z
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SUMMARY:PA/SJ State Missions Offering (Alternate Week)
DESCRIPTION:2021 State Missions Offering Goal: $50\,000\n \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! \nLearn more
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/pa-sj-state-missions-offering-alternate-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baptist Resource Network":MAILTO:helpdesk@brnunited.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210823
DTSTAMP:20210817T162631Z
CREATED:20201210T161259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T162631Z
UID:8203-1629590400-1629676799@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. \nDownload Bulletin Insert.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/disaster-relief-appreciation-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210920
DTSTAMP:20240515T204938Z
CREATED:20201210T164957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T204938Z
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SUMMARY:PA/SJ State Missions Offering (Traditional Week)
DESCRIPTION:2021 State Missions Offering Goal: $50\,000\n \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! \nLearn more.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/pa-sj-state-missions-offering-traditional-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baptist Resource Network":MAILTO:helpdesk@brnunited.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTSTAMP:20201210T163914Z
CREATED:20201210T150949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T163914Z
UID:8172-1631404800-1631491199@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Baptism Sunday
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URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/baptism-sunday-2/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211002
DTSTAMP:20210105T025459Z
CREATED:20201210T151829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T025459Z
UID:8179-1633046400-1633132799@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Cooperative Program Emphasis Month (Oct. 1-31)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/cooperative-program-emphasis-month-oct-1-31-2/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211004
DTSTAMP:20201210T182428Z
CREATED:20201210T182428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T182428Z
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SUMMARY:Personal Evangelism Commitment Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The hope of the gospel is the thread that weaves through every ministry you undertake. Because every story\, ultimately\, points to the story of Jesus. \nFree Evangelism Resources for Pastors from NAMB\nThe free kits below are NAMB’s gift to pastors. \nWho’s Your One Kit\nWho’s your one? Imagine if every member of your church could answer that question with the name of a person. How would it change your community? Reach and resource your congregation for personal evangelism with an easy-to-implement suite of tools including sermons\, poster\, prayer guide\, book marks and many downloadable resources. Order free kit \n3 Circles Evangelism Kit\nThe 3 Circles Evangelism Kit is designed to assist pastors in leading a multi-week evangelism emphasis for their church. The kit includes a trainer guide and a trainee guide for small group discussion\, a pack of Living on Mission gospel tracts\, a flash drive loaded with an overview for the pastor\, sermon resources\, videos and more. Order a free kit \nThe Best News Kit\nThis training course will equip you and your small group to share the saving truth of the gospel with your friends\, family members\, neighbors and coworkers. We recognize that the thought of having gospel conversations with others intimidates many people\, so if you’re feeling apprehensive\, don’t worry. This three-week module and accompanying The Best News card will simplify the process and give you the confidence you need.\nOrder a free kit \nImage caption: Photo by LinkedIn Sales Navigator on Unsplash
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/personal-evangelism-commitment-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis,Outreach
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211011
DTSTAMP:20201210T151614Z
CREATED:20201210T151614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T151614Z
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SUMMARY:Global Hunger 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/global-hunger-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTSTAMP:20201210T152328Z
CREATED:20201210T152328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T152328Z
UID:8181-1636243200-1636329599@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!
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/orphans-and-widows-sunday-2/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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