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Use this calendar as a guide to be involved in special events throughout 2008. All events are in Missouri unless otherwise noted. The calendar will also be posted on our Web site. (Link to it at www.wordandway.org/calendar). Contact Word&Way for more information or to be included in our mid-year events calendar in the May 29, 2008 issue.

Questions about an event or listing your event? Ask us.

For more information about appearing in our next calendar, see more detailed information here or below.

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18-20 — Schoolhouse Rock Live! Missouri Baptist University, Saint Louis

Jan. 18-19 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 20 at 2 p.m.

Adults: $8, Students/Senior Adults (65+): $6.

MBU’s third student-directed theatre production gives life to this Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs.
Information or ticket purchase: mobap.edu/events or 314-392-2345.

21 and Feb. 18 — Spring Campus Visit Days, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Missouri Baptist University

Experience a hands-on morning that is sure to yield answers and incite enthusiasm about life at a premiere Christian university — academically and spiritually.
Information and registration: mobap.edu/campusvisit or 877-434-1115.

23 — Missouri Christians Against Racism and Poverty Legislative Breakfast Forum, Capital Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, 7:30 a.m.

Missouri church leaders and state legislators engage in dialogue on tax justice at an ecumenical forum. Register: Send $15 to Baptist General Convention of Missouri, 1900 North Providence, Suite 301, Columbia, (checks payable to Baptist General Convention of Missouri; notation: Legislative Breakfast).
Information vkramer@baptistgcm.org or 888-420-2426.

30 – Feb. 1 — Celebration of a New Baptist Covenant, Atlanta, GA

More than 20,000 Baptists from across North America are expected for this historic meeting. Information, speakers, schedules and a Missouri Baptist block of rooms: baptistgcm.org.
Information: newbaptistcovenant.org.

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1-3; March 29-31; June 19-22 — Emerge: Lay Leadership Development, Windermere Baptist Conference Center, Roach

An intensive, three-session process designed to develop church leadership skills and lay leader awareness, led by Drs. Bob Perry and Marilyn Nelson.
Information: CBF of Missouri, 800-873-2950, or Jeff Langford at jeff@cbfmo.org.

17-18 — 2008 Bearcat Days, Soutwest Baptist University, Bolivar

Bearcat Days is an opportunity for seniors and transfer students to explore the Southwest Baptist University (www.SBUniv.edu) campus and to experience a glimpse of college life as an SBU Bearcat. Students will attend classes and chapel, meet current students, faculty and staff and stay in a residence hall.
Information: Admissions Office, 417-328-1810 or 1-800-526-5859 or admitme@SBUniv.edu.

18 — Spring Campus Visit Days, Missouri Baptist University (also Jan. 21)

An evening featuring one of St. Louis’ jazz legends, a St. Louis native and Grammy-award-winning musician. Second of an MBU series highlighting influential jazz artists. Free admission.
Information: mobap.edu/events or 314-392-2345.

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July August September October December TOP

3-4 The Baptist Home Board of Trustees meeting, Chillicothe
Committee meetings tentatively set to begin at 1:30 PM on Monday, Board meeting at 9 AM on Tuesday.

3-5 — True Survivor Christian Educators Conference, First Baptist Church, Ashville, NC

Eighth annual conference for Christian educators presented by CBF. Featured speakers include Tony Jones, national coordinator of the Emergent Village; Joy Yee, pastor of Nineteenth Avenue Baptist Church, San Francisco, Calif.; and Bo Prosser, the Fellowship’s coordinator of congregational life.
Information: CBF of Missouri, 800-873-2950, or Janet Hill at janethill@uhbc.org.

14-15 — Girls on Mission ’08, Windermere Baptist Conference Center

This year's theme: "The Great Race: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (2 Timothy 4:7) for girls grades 1-6. Develop a mission heart with an opportunity for hands-on mission experience.
Information: 800-346-2215, ext. 2001, or WindermereUSA.org.

17 — Central Missouri Spring Senior Adult Celebration, First Baptist Church, Jefferson City
One day only! Information: Frank Fain, 573-546-2709 or ffain@thebaptisthome.org.

28-29 — MO Christian Motorcyclists Association Women’s Conference, Windermere Baptist Conference Center

Each of us has been called and appointed to live at this time and place in history. Is the Lord calling you to something special…for such a time as this? Come and discover through God’s word to Esther, what He has to say to each of us. For all women.
Information: 800-346-2215, ext. 2647.

29 — Club A, 7:30 p.m. Missouri Baptist University

Cost: $5. Join MBU’s premiere jazz performance group, Allusion, for an evening of cool instrumentals, soulful sounds and your favorite foot-tapping tunes from one of America’s most endeared styles of music.
Information and tickets: mobap.edu/events or 314-392-2345.

29-31 — Emerge: Lay Leadership Development (also Feb. 1-3 and June 19-22)
An intensive, three-session process designed to develop church leadership skills and lay leader awareness, led by Drs. Bob Perry and Marilyn Nelson.
Information: CBF of Missouri, 800-873-2950, or Jeff Langford at jeff@cbfmo.org.

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3-6 — Romeo and Juliet, Missouri Baptist University

April 3 at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., April 4-5 at 7:30 p.m., April 6 at 2 p.m.

Adults: $10, Students/Senior Adults (65+): $8

The Montague and the Capulet families have been feuding with each other for years. Romeo and Juliet fall in love knowing their families will never approve in Shakespeare's classic tale of romance and tragedy.
Information and tickets: mobap.edu/events or 314-392-2345.

4-5 — BGCM Annual Meeting, Fee Fee Baptist Church, St. Louis

Speakers, ministry reports, worship and fellowship. All Missouri Baptists are invited to attend. More information announced in January.
Information: baptistgcm.org.

18-19 — Christian Motorcyclists Association Seasons of Refreshing, Windermere Baptist Conference Center

Kick off the riding season, review what God has done in the past year, discuss plans and challenges for the coming year as we work together to spread the gospel throughout the United States and our community.
Reservations: 800-346-2215, ext. 2001.

21-22 IMB Volunteer Missions Summit for the Central & Eastern Europe Region, FBC, Sherwood, Ark. (Little Rock)
Meet field personal with whom you can partner in missions from the 25 countries of the former Soviet block. For Pastors, Missions Ministers, lay persons, students.
Information and registration: www.hope4cee.org, 901-473-9452 or e-mail at CEE2SBC@everyheart.net

25-26 — CBF of Missouri General Assembly, First Baptist Church, Columbia

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Missouri’s annual General Assembly includes a leadership seminar and evening program on Friday and breakout sessions and worship on Saturday. Program features Kyle Matthews, acclaimed songwriter, performer and worship leader.
Information: CBF of Missouri, 800-873-2950 or info@cbfmo.org.

26 — “Branson Night with the Stars,” Skyline Southern Baptist Church, Branson
Benefit for the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.
Information and tickets: 800-264-6224 or www.mbch.org.

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24-26 — Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Marriage Retreat, Windermere Baptist Conference Center

An opportunity to enrich your marriage. Activities for children and teens will not be provided.
Information: 800-346-2215 or pleasantvalley.org.

30-June 1 — Black Christian Single Adult Retreat, Windermere Baptist Conference Center

This year's retreat is "The Work of Our Hands," based on Psalm 90:17 (NIV). Fellowship with believers in praise and worship with dynamic speakers. A weekend filled with prayer, testimonies, presentations and a mass choir.
Information: bcsministry.org/retreat. Reservations: 800-346-2215, ext. 2001.

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July August September October December TOP

2-3 The Baptist Home Board of Trustees meeting at Ozark
Committee meetings tentatively set to begin at 1:30 PM on Monday, Board meeting at 9 AM on Tuesday.

2-6, 23-27, and 28-July 2 Student Life Youth Camps, Windermere Baptist Conference Center

7 — 117th Strawberry Festival, Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, Bridgeton Campus
Information: 800-264-6224 or www.mbch.org.

7 — Reunion Festival, The Baptist Home-Ozark, 1625 West Garton Road, Ozark

Sponsored by the Auxiliary of The Baptist Home, Ozark, to benefit our residents. Information: Vonda or Tammy at 417-581-2101 or thebaptisthome.org.

7 — HomeComing, The Baptist Home-Chillicothe, Highway 65 North

Special emphasis on visits with residents from family, church family and friends.
Information: Joyce or Connie at 660-646-6219 or thebaptisthome.org.

8-13 — Pleasant Valley Baptist Church "Summerfest" Youth Camp

The highlight of the students' year is camp filled with a week of water sports, games, music and speakers who challenge students to be Purpose Driven.
Information: 816-781-5959.

12-14 — Crossover Christian Music Festival, Stoneridge Amphitheater, Camdenton
Featuring Jeremy Camp, Skillet, a national talent competition, two stages, and much, much more!
Tickets and information, visit www.crossoverfestival.org or call 800-393-2393.

13 — “Western Missouri Golfers for Kids Golf Tournament,” Bent Oak Golf Club, Oak Grove
Sponsored by the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.
Information: 800-264-6224 or www.mbch.org.

16-20 — AREA1: Ozarks Summer Camp, Windermere Baptist Conference Center

Camp theme “Revolutionaries” will challenge students to live radically for Christ, to be the church rather than just attending church. Students will participate in powerful worship with Rush of Fools and Altered, relevant teaching with Louis Brenton and Kiley Butler. For those entering 7th-12th grade (6th graders are allowed if your student ministry includes middle school). Cost: $220.
Information: 888-416-2173, ext. 9, areaone.org.

19-20 — Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly, Cook Convention Center, Memphis, Tenn.

This year's Assembly – “Embrace the World: Building Bridges” - will feature a keynote address from Baptist human rights advocate Lauran Bethell and a special Assembly-wide time of prayer and discernment for the future. Register online: thefellowship.info.
Information: Contact CBF at 800-352-8741 or contact@thefellowship.info.

19-22 — Emerge: Lay Leadership Development (also Feb. 1-3 and March 29-31)

Life is a journey full of choices. Student Life Camp provides an opportunity to step back, check the landscape of life across the ages, and evaluate where you are and how to walk in The Way each day. Cost: $259.
Information: 800-718-2267 or StudentLife.net.

28-July 2 — Student Life Youth Camps (also June 2-6 and 23-37)
Life is a journey full of choices. Student Life Camp provides an opportunity to step back, check the landscape of life across the ages, and evaluate where you are and how to walk in The Way each day. Cost: $259.
Information: 800-718-2267 or StudentLife.net.

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7-11 — Freedom Camp, Windermere Baptist Conference Center

This camp continues its long tradition of celebrating our freedom in Christ around the time of celebrating our national freedom.
Information: 817-246-2180 or office@normandale.org.

7-11 — RA Boys' Camp, Windermere Baptist Conference Center

A time for boys who have completed 3rd-12th grades to explore God's creations while utilizing camping skills and focusing on missions.
Information: Marvin Allison at 816-358-9820.

13-16 — Student Life Kids, Windermere Baptist Conference Center

Life is a journey full of choices. At kids camp we’ll discover what path we are currently walking, choose to follow the way of Jesus and learn how to live on that way every day. Camp pastor is Jeremy Lee; worship band is Unhindered. Cost: $229.
Information: 800-718-2267 or StudentLife.net.

14-18 — Encounter Youth Summer Camp, Windermere Baptist Conference Center

Students will be cared for and led by summer missionaries from all over the country. Our goal: lives transformed by an understanding that worship is a life that is truly made new by the power of Christ. Intensive small group sessions, led by college-aged summer missionaries; high-tech and fully produced evening worship sessions; specialized teaching to meet the needs of each age group (6th-12th grade); and recreation that is designed to build teamwork and trust within the small group. Cost: $215 per student, $150 per adult leader.
Information: encountercamp.com.

21-25 — Camp outR.A.G.E., Windermere Baptist Conference Center

Gives students the tools they need to impact the largest mission field in the US, the public school!
Information: 214-364-7838 or campoutrage.com.

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30 — HomeComing/Auction/Craft Fair, The Baptist Home-Arcadia Valley, Hwy 72 East, Ironton

Annual tradition emphasizes auction and craft fair to benefit our residents.
Information: Jean or Lesa at 573-546-7429 or thebaptisthome.org.

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8-9 The Baptist Home Board of Trustees meeting, Arcadia Valley
Committee meetings tentatively set to begin at 1:30 PM on Monday, Board meeting at 9 AM on Tuesday.

12-14 — Christian Motorcyclists Association MO State Rally, Windermere
Come gather with us as we sing, testify, hear God’s word, and have activities like bike games, workshops and seminars. Retreat designed to minister to our leaders who give of themselves all through the riding season as we attempt to “change the world, one heart at a time”. Public is welcome!
Reservations: 800-346-2215 ext. 2001.

13 — 25th Annual Apple Festival, Byrne Campus, Peculiar

Sponsored by the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.
Information: 800-264-6224 or www.mbch.org.

18-21 — Windermere 50th Anniversary Celebration, Windermere Baptist Conference Center

For half a century, God has been blessing the life-changing ministry of Windermere Baptist Conference Center. Join us as we worship God, honor those who have sacrificed to help make it possible, and fellowship together with Windermere’s friends and ministry partners.
Reservations: 800-346-2215, ext. 2001.

22-25 — Senior Adult Retreat, Windermere Baptist Conference Center
Experience the best Christian senior adult retreat in the Midwest designed to suit the spiritual needs of today’s active senior adults. Inspirational worship led by a variety of preachers and worship leaders, with engaging and educational workshops, entertainment, food, time to relax and enjoy the natural beauty at Windermere. Sponsored by The Baptist Home (thebaptisthome.org) and Missouri Baptist Foundation (mbfn.org).
Information: Frank Fain, 573-546-2709 or ffain@thebaptisthome.org. Registration: 800-346-2215, ext. 2001.

27 — 23rd Annual Ozarks Berry Festival – Hutchens Campus, Mt. Vernon
Sponsored by the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.
Information: 800-264-6224 or www.mbch.org.

30 — MBF Annual Conference (tentative date)
Training sessions on church finances, stewardship, donor records. Lunch included
Information and reservations: 800-776-0747 or www.mbfn.org.

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11 — “Rollin’ on the River” Color Cruise, Hannibal

Sponsored by the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.
Information: 800-264-6224 or www.mbch.org.

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1-2 The Baptist Home Board of Trustees (meeting place to be announced)
Committee meetings tentatively set to begin at 1:30 PM on Monday, Board meeting at 9 AM on Tuesday.

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Be included in Word&Way’s next calendar, appearing in our May 29, 2008 issue. Listings are $20 each and includes a free online listing.

For more information on ways your event can be included, contact Ken Satterfield at 573-635-5939, ext. 208, or ads@wordandway.org.