FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GLENARDEN

ALL OVER WEEKEND

AUG. 27-28, 2022

On Sunday, Aug. 28, the FBCG Missions Department will celebrate 30 years of service and outreach in the local community and all over the world! In honor of this important milestone, we are hosting our very first FBCG All Over weekend on Aug. 27-28 at the Worship Center at 600 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, 20774.

FBCG All Over Weekend is our opportunity to honor the many cultures and backgrounds represented in our congregation as well as a time for us to reflect on 30 years of missions work. We are also excited to welcome FBCG members from around the nation and across the globe to our campus for the first time!

This weekend will kick off on Saturday with a Missions Day of Service, in which all FBCG members and friends are asked to drop off donations for care packages for the homeless. And on Sunday, we will celebrate during our morning worship services with the FBCG All Over Parade of Nations and our Online Campus Virtual Choir.

Schedule

Saturday, Aug. 27

Missions Projects
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Worship Center

FBCG Members and friends are asked to drop off the following items:

1. Items needed to assemble care packages to distribute to the homeless. All items must be NEW. Our goal is to collect 5,000 of each of the following items:

  • Socks
  • Lightweight washcloths
  • Small bars of soap
  • Individual face masks
  • Individual hand sanitizer
  • Toothbrushes
  • Travel toothpaste
  • Travel size deodorant
  • Dental floss
  • Gallon-size Ziploc bags

2. Notes of encouragement to South African pastors and their families and to men and women in leadership in South Africa with our new partner, Orchard Africa. Our goal is to write 3,000 notes of encouragement.

Guidelines

You can write as many notes as you desire, using the following guidelines:

  • While envelopes are not required, if you place your notes in them, they should be unsealed.
  • On the outside of the envelope, indicate whether the note is for pastors and their families or men or women in leadership.
  • Notes are not letters but much shorter. You should not exceed a 5×7 sheet of paper or card. If you are using paper, DO NOT fold them.
  • Notes should be handwritten in print, not cursive. It’s easier for those who may not speak English as their native language to read print.
  • Handwritten notes are special; they speak to time, energy, love and care. They speak to the heart in ways typed notes do not.
  • Handwritten notes are treasures to the receiver and may be saved in a keepsake box and read over and over.

The Greeting

  • The greeting should be relational. It should connect the two hearts, be emotional and use positive emotions (warm, passionate, etc.).
    • Dear Brother or Sister
    • Greetings my Sister or Brother
    • Mighty Woman of God
    • Mighty Man of God

The Content

  • Write from the heart. Even the simplest sentences will uplift those who read your note.
  • You want your content to be short but impactful. Remember, you want to connect the recipient’s heart to your heart. You want the person to treasure your notes.
  • If you are new to writing notes, try some of the following:
    • I’m thinking of you today.
    • I pray that you have a good day.
    • I said a prayer for you today.
    • Warm wishes for you today.
  • Scripture references should be short or nuggets.
  • When you refer to yourself, only use your first name.
  • DO NOT share your personal or identifying information.
  • DO NOT make any promises personally or on behalf of the ministry or the church.

The Closing

  • Your Brother or Sister in Christ
  • From my heart to your heart
  • With the love of Jesus
  • Until . . . .
  • Sincerely

Signature

  • First name ONLY
  • Use your initials
  • DO NOT use titles

If you’re located outside the DMV area:

  • Please assemble your care package items in gallon-sized Ziploc bags and distribute them to those who are homeless within your community or a local homeless shelter.

  • Mail your notes of encouragement to:
    First Baptist Church of Glenarden
    3600 Brightseat Road
    Landover, MD 20785
    Attention: Missions Ministries Department

  • If you participate in your local community or if you write and mail letters, please let us know by completing our survey and uploading a photo HERE.

11 a.m.

FBCG Campus Tours for our non-local members visiting for the weekend.

2 p.m.

Special Online Campus family get-together (invitation-only)

Sunday, Aug. 27

Missions Sunday Worship Services at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., featuring the FBCG Parade of Nations and the Online Campus Virtual Choir.

FBCG MEMBERS THROUGH THE ONLINE CAMPUS

If you are an FBCG member through the Online Campus and plan to attend All Over weekend in person, please let us know.

I'M PLANNING TO ATTEND

Hotel Accommodations

Welcome packages will be provided for you upon check-in.

Doubletree by Hilton Largo
9100 Basil Ct, Largo, MD 20774
(301) 773-0700

FBCG will provide transportation from the Doubletree by Hilton Largo.*