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 2009 calendar in the December 18, 2008 issue.

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Use this calendar as a guide for involvement in special events in Missouri throughout this year. You can also find events listed on our Web site (wordandway.org/calendar). Contact our office to be included in our 2009 calendar in the December 18, 2008 issue.

The following undated events run through December unless otherwise noted:

Baldknobbers Jamboree, Branson
8 p.m. Monday-Saturday through Dec. 13.
The Bald­knobbers began the Branson family entertainment phenomenon in 1959 as Branson's first show. Today’s Baldknobbers is a musical powerhouse featuring a talented cast of dynamic singers, musicians, comedians and entertainers as they perform your favorite country classics, hot-new country hits, and lots of side-splitting comedy. Information and tickets: 800-998-8908 or www.Baldknobbers.com.

Best of Israel Tour
10-24 days from a Baptist view. Many departures with options to Egypt and Petra.
Information and sales: Pilgrim Tours, pilgrimtours.com or 800-322-0788.

Steps of Paul & John
Tours and cruises from a Baptist view. 8 different packages in Greece & Turkey monthly, March through November.
Information and sales: Pilgrim Tours, pilgrimtours.com or 800-322-0788.

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May 30-June 1 — Black Christian Single Adults Retreat, Windermere Baptist Conference Center, Roach
Fellowship with believers in praise and worship with dynamic speakers Bishop Keith Wesley and Pastor Lisa Wesley, New Life in Christ International, and Pastor Lowell Perkins, First Assembly of God, Jefferson City. A weekend filled with prayer, testimonies, dramatic presentations, and a mass choir. Information: bcsministry.org/retreat. Reservations: Winder­mere, 800-346-2215, ext. 2001.

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

7 — June Festival, The Baptist Home-Ozark, 1625 West Garton Road, Ozark
Sponsored by the Auxiliary of The Baptist Home, Ozark, to benefit Baptist Home 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.

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

8 — 50th Anniversary Celebration, Hazelwood Baptist Church, 6161 Howdershell Rd., Hazelwood
Morning services 8:30 a.m.with former pastor David Long and 10:30 a.m. with former pastor Fred Boatright. Anniversary service 2 p.m. with reception following. Information: 314-731-2244 or hazelwoodbaptist.com.

12-14 — Crossover Christian Music Festival, Stoneridge Amphitheater, Camdenton
Crossover Festival’s 10th anniversary featuring Jeremy Camp, Skillet, Richie McDonald, a National Talent Search, two stages, and much, much more! Tickets and all festival information: crossoverfestival.org or 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.

14 — 6th Annual Tom Nelson Golf Classic, Railwood Golf Club, Holts Summit
Hosted by First Baptist Church of Jefferson City. 8 a.m. Shotgun Start. Registration fee: $35/person. Information and registration: Church office, 573-634-3603.

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 or areaone.org.

23-27 — Student Life Youth Camps (see June 2-6)

28 — July 2 Student Life Youth Camps (see June 2-6)

29 — 150th Anniversary, First Baptist Church of Ironton, Madison and Knob St., Ironton
Prelude music, historical displays and fellowship, 9 a.m. Recognition service and pageant, 10 a.m. followed by a basket dinner and singing. Information: 573-546-7596.

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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, 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-age 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.

24-27 — 2008 Marriage Encounter National Conference, Lincoln University, Jefferson City
Join this celebration of marriage and family. Activities include inspiring speakers, great entertainment, fun and useful workshops and a silent auction. Special children and teen programs are also offered. Information and registration information at jeffcityme.org or Dale and Angel Embry, 573-796-2767 or embry@jeffcityme.org. Take advantage of reduced price $150 per couple, Thursday through Sunday for Missouri couples (excluding lodging).

7-8 — The Leadership Summit, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 1600 N. 291 Highway, Liberty
Live via satellite. Registra­tion: willowcreek.com/summit or the church at 816-781-5959 or .

7-8 — 2008 Willow Creek Leadership Summit, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Liberty; Calvary Baptist Church in St. Peters; Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Springfield
Live telecast, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. both days. Program details: Events page at willowcreek.com. Register through the Baptist General Convention of Missouri and reduce the cost from $265 to $155. Informa­tion: E-mail BGCM Congrega­tional Health Team Leader Bob Perry, bperry@baptistgcm.org.

11-15 — Bible Preaching Week, Windermere Baptist Conference Center
Theme: Worship: An Encounter with God! (Isaiah 6:1-8). Preacher: Dr. Charles Wade, retired executive director, Baptist General Conven­tion of Texas. Bible teacher: Dr. David May, professor of New Testament, Central Baptist Theological Seminary. Sponsored by Baptist General Convention of Missouri.
Cost: $100 program fee plus lodging & meals; family rate available for economy & deluxe lodging. Scholarships: $400, available for pastors of churches with an average attendance of 150 or less. Applications and information: BGCM Web site baptistgcm.org or Veronica Kramer, 888-420-2426, ext. 703, or vkramer@baptistgcm.org.

17 — 70th Anniversary Celebration, First Baptist Church of St. John, St. Louis
10:15 a.m. Sunday worship with guest speaker Cliff Jenkins. Noon lunch, 2 p.m. afternoon service followed by dessert fellowship. Contact if attending: 314-427-1974 or fbcsj1@sbcglobal.net. Acknow­ledgements welcomed if you cannot attend.

26 — Day/Evening Classes Begin, Hannibal-LaGrange College, Hannibal
For more information or to schedule a visit: Admis­sions Office, 800-HLG-1119 or hlg.edu.

30 — HomeComing/Auction/Craft Fair, The Baptist Home-Arcadia Valley, Hwy 72 East, Ironton
Annual tradition emphasizes auction and craft fair to benefit Baptist Home residents. Information: Jean or Lesa at 573-546-7429 or thebaptisthome.org. 4-7 — Taffetas: A Musical Journey through the ’50s, Missouri Baptist University, Saint Louis
Sept. 4-6 at 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 7 at 2 p.m.
Join the four singing sisters from Muncie, Ind., as they make their national TV sing­ing debut on “Spotlight on Music.” This fictitious weekly 1950s television show, featuring sisters Kaye, Peggy, Cheryl and Donna Taffeta, on real-life Dumont Television Network sets the framework for an evening of some of the greatest hits from this decade. In­for­mation and tickets: mobap.edu/events or 314-392-2345.

8-9 — The Baptist Home Board of Trustees, Ozark
Committee meetings tentatively set to begin at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, board meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

8-10 — Northwest Missouri Mystery Tour, ???
Join ministry staff from the Missouri Baptist Foundation, Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, The Baptist Home and more in fun travel visiting interesting sites. Details: Contact Missouri Baptist Foundation, 800-776-0747, or foundation@mbfn.org.

13 — 25th Annual Apple Festival, Byrne Campus, Peculiar
Sponsored by the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.

15 — Founder’s Day Celebration of HLG’s 150th anniversary, Hannibal-LaGrange College
Information: Public Rela­tions, 573-221-3675, ext. 3116.

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. 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.

20-21 — “Piano Praise VII,” First Baptist Church of Jeffer­son City
7 p.m. each evening. Tradi­tional and contemporary favor­ites with five grand pianos, three ensembles and 350 fingers. Cost: Free. Informa­tion: 573-634-3606 or fbcjc.org.

22 — 12th Annual Mis­souri Baptist University Golf Classic, Pevely Farms Golf Club, St. Louis
11:30 a.m. Hosted by Missouri Baptist University. Cost: $150 per participant; includes lunch, dinner and the opportunity to participate in a silent auction. All proceeds will go towards funding student scholarships.
Information and registration: Keith Ross, MBU vice president for Institutional Advancement, 314-392-2302.

22-25 — Senior Adult Retreat, Windermere Baptist Conference Center
Theme: Journey with Jesus (Luke 9:23). Retreat preacher Clyde Spurgin, Bible study leader Don Wideman and music leader Dennis Goskie. Experience the best Christian senior adult retreat in the Midwest designed to suit the spiritual needs of today’s active senior adults.
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.

27 — Abandoned Worship Arts Seminar, Missouri Baptist University
8 a.m. Keynote speaker: Dan Kimball, pastor of Vintage Faith Church, Santa Cruz, Calif. Kimball is the author of “The Emerging Church,” “Emer­ging Worship,” and “They Like Jesus, But Not the Church” and co-author of “Listening to the Beliefs of the Emerging Church.” The daylong seminar, sponsored by MBU’s Worship Arts program, is intended for students and worship ministers seeking to engage their congregations in contextual worship.
Information: Brad Andrews, MBU Worship Arts coordinator, andrewsb@mobap.edu or 314-744-5365.

30 — Missouri Baptist Foundation Annual Confer­ence
A day of educational training and inspiration for those interested in the areas of finance, ministry and development for ministry-related work in organizations and churches. Information and reservations: Missouri Baptist Foundation, 800-776-0747 or foundation@mbfn.org. 4 — Fall Campus Visit Day, Missouri Baptist University
9 a.m.-1 p.m. 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.

11 — “Rollin’ on the River” Color Cruise, Hannibal
Sponsored by the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home. Information: 800-264-6224 or www.mbch.org.

1-2 — The Baptist Home Board of Trustees, Arcadia Valley
Committee meetings tentatively set to begin at 1:30 p.m. on Monday; board meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

4 — Music Department Christmas Concert, Hannibal-LaGrange College
7:00 p.m. Information: Music Department, 573-221-3675, ext. 3161.

5 — Fine Arts Christmas Concert, Missouri Baptist University
7:30 p.m., Pillsbury Chapel. Annual concert features the University’s Chamber Singers, Chorale, Coral Society, MBU Ringers, Jazz Band, Concert Band, In Charactre, and Allusion. Cost: Free.
Information: mobap.edu/ events or 314-392-2345.

5 — HLG Campus Visit Day, Hannibal-Lagrange College
Information or to schedule a visit: Admissions Office, 800-HLG-1119 or hlg.edu.

13 — Winter Commence­ment, Hannibal-LaGrange College
10:00 a.m. Information: Academic Affairs, 573-221-3675, ext. 3092.

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