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(I Corinthians 16:13)
2010 Upcoming Band of Brothers Coordinating Team Meeting Dates -
Dates forthcoming.
2010 Upcoming Band of Brothers Vision Team Meeting Dates -
Dates forthcoming.
2010 Upcoming Events
Saturday March 20
Missions Conference Men’s Breakfast
Guest Speaker: David Lyons
Topic: “Trusting God”
These are tough times for men and for many men these difficult times cause us to question God and shake our ability to trust Him. Last year, the Forcey family followed very closely the progression of events of David’s son Ian who was battling a very aggressive form of cancer. We listened intently as Pastor Phil often read letters from David to the congregation expressing total trust that God would heal Ian. We were then very saddened to hear when Ian's battle with cancer came to an end. Come join us for breakfast and hear the story of how David, who had totally trusted God to heal Ian, had to come to terms with the fact that God chose to heal Ian in a very different way. The special Missions Conference menu includes Steak and Egg Quiche, Hash browns, Fruit, Pancakes (regular and blueberry), fresh baked biscuits (with creamed chipped beef) Tickets are only $5 on Sunday 14 March in the church lobby, but at the door they’ll be $10!
Saturday April 17
“Redzone” National Men’s Conference
First Baptist Church of Glen Arden, Maryland
Washington Area Coalition of Mens Ministries (WACMM) and the Foundation for Manhood team up to present the first ever “Redzone” National Men’s Conference. The one day event features legendary NFL player and Coach Tony Dungy, Coach John Harbaugh, Coach Jim Zorn and NFL Today commentator, James Brown. Your ticket includes 18 dynamic life-equipping workshops led by NFL coaches, a masculine worship experience, a variety of exhibits and lots of Christ centered fellowship. Tickets are $29. Tickets are $19 for young men 10-18 or for active duty military.
Saturday May 15
6th Annual Chesapeake Bay Men’s Fishing Trip
We’re heading back to Annapolis for some quality guy time on the Chesapeake Bay. Rockfish, Stripped Bass, Trout, Croaker and Spot are some of the fish we’ve caught in past years. It’s an afternoon charter and costs approx $75.Saturday June 19
Quarterly “Fuel” For Men
Beast Feast and Outdoor Day Cookout
This men-only event, held on Father’s Day weekend, is designed to honor God through the appreciation of the great outdoors. Men, using some of their hunts from the year, will rustle up their top secret wild game recipes. The Band of Brothers will be supplying some chicken and buffalo burgers but other items on the menu - for those with adventurous appetites - may include alligator, duck, elk, deer, pheasant, fish, rabbit, and squirrel. Before the meal we’ll be offering seminars on hunting, fishing, camping and rappelling along with a variety of outdoor games. This event is a great outreach so bring a friend!
June (Date TBD)
Whitewater Rafting/Camping Weekend
Experience a rush of adrenaline on the Cheat River in beautiful West Virginia! We’re heading to the mountains for some whitewater rafting! Enjoy great scenery with continuous class III -V rapids. With the leadership of Professional guides, guys can have a wet and wild excursion that will surely get your heart pumping! It is an excellent and exciting time that men of all ages can enjoy. No experience is necessary and all equipment is provided. Cost is approx $99 per man and includes lunch on the river.
June (Date TBD)
Paintball Adventure – “Teens vs Targets”
Paintball – the ultimate survival game – are you up for the challenge! A new Paintball adventure is starting up for the men of Forcey. The adventure takes place in a 25 acre wooded field not too far from church. Are you up for some premium guy time? Learn to work with your teammates to defeat your opponents in this exhilarating game of strategy. It’s fast paced and action packed and you don’t have to be physically gifted to play. Sunday July 11
Faith Night 2009
It’s the third annual FAITH NIGHT! Festivities start at 4PM at the Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick, Maryland. The game pits the Frederick Keys against the Kinston Indians. The event features pre-game testimonies by several Frederick Keys players, the Veggie Tales, Worship by a local Christian band and fireworks after the game. It’s loads of fun for the whole family. Bring a friend…this is a great outreach opportunity. Tickets are $5!
Saturday September 11
Quarterly “Fuel” Event – Men’s Cookout!
More details forthcoming.September (Date TBD)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Golf Outing
Redgate Golf Club, Rockville, Maryland
More details forthcoming.Saturday October 2
Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conference
Mountain Christian Church, Joppa, Maryland
WACMM presents the only ISI Men's Conference for 2010. Men of Forcey will be joining hundreds of other Washington area men for a full day of worship, resources, encouragement and fellowship. Sixteen different seminars specific to men of all ages (13+) are available at the conference. Conference keynote speakers are Steve Farrar, one of America’s top bestselling authors of books for men and Reggie Dabbs, a popular Promise Keeper speaker. Cost is $20 for men ages 13 -22 and $39 for men ages 23+. Workshop descriptions are available at the Band of Brothers table in the Patio lobby. Friday October 15 – Sunday October 17
2010 Men's Retreat
Speaker: Pastor Mike Sprague
Topic: “Living the Adventure”
The 2010 Forcey Men’s Retreat is at the Skycroft Conference Center in Middletown, Maryland. Our guest speaker(s) is Pastor Michael Sprague Mike is a former Pastor at Forcey and is currently the Senior Pastor at Trinity Evangelical Church in Covington, LA. The retreat is a combination of dynamic teaching and adrenaline fueled fun topped off with lots of great fellowship! It is a time for men to draw closer to God in the company of other men and to develop new and stronger friendships. The weekend also includes our annual men's golf tournament and other manly activities such as flag football, high ropes course, basketball, paintball, fishing and horseback riding. Saturday October 16th
20th Annual Forcey Men’s Golf Tournament
Our annual golf outing is during our 2010 Men’s Retreat weekend but it’s open to all men – even if you can’t make the retreat. The outing is open to all the men of Forcey and their guests. The outing is usually a 4 man team scramble – open to all skill levels…from those who “grip it and rip it” to those who “grip it and pray for it!” Prizes follow for a great day of fun and fellowship.
Who We Are and What We Are About
Who We Are and What We Are About
The Band of Brothers Men’s Community started at Forcey Memorial Church in 1990 with the objective to support and strengthen the men of our church in their Christian walk helping them to become more fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Growing out of the men’s movement that heated up in the early 1990’s with the Promise Keeper stadium conferences, the Band of Brothers Men’s Community of Forcey Memorial Church has touched the lives of hundreds of men!
The Band of Brothers Men's Ministry is a Christ centered ministry dedicated to uniting men of all ages through meaningful relationships, intentional discipleship and encouraging each other to become Godly influences to their friends, in their families, and in the church and community. Our desire is to offer a wide variety of opportunities designed to meet the spiritual, emotional and relational needs of the men of Forcey Memorial Church. The ministry operates at three levels. The first is through large group events where men can connect in a casual non-threatening environment. The second level is through small groups where men can go deeper in relationships with other men. The third level is in helping men find opportunities to disciple and mentor younger men. The Ministry is for men of all ages and stages.
Our activities include:
Annual Men’s Retreat
Dad the Family Shepherd Conference
Great Dad’s Workshop
7 Secrets of Effective Fathering Workshop
Fireproof – Men only Seminar
Wild At Heart Groups/ Wild at Heart Conference
E-Teams (Men’s small groups)
Iron Sharpens Iron Conferences
Mid-Winter Breakfast Series
Valentines Sweetheart Banquets
Men’s Fellowship Sunday School Class
Men’s Toolbox Ministry
DVDs of Past Events
The Band of Brothers Men’s Community started at Forcey Memorial Church in 1990 with the objective to support and strengthen the men of our church in their Christian walk helping them to become more fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Growing out of the men’s movement that heated up in the early 1990’s with the Promise Keeper stadium conferences, the Band of Brothers Men’s Community of Forcey Memorial Church has touched the lives of hundreds of men!
The Band of Brothers Men's Ministry is a Christ centered ministry dedicated to uniting men of all ages through meaningful relationships, intentional discipleship and encouraging each other to become Godly influences to their friends, in their families, and in the church and community. Our desire is to offer a wide variety of opportunities designed to meet the spiritual, emotional and relational needs of the men of Forcey Memorial Church. The ministry operates at three levels. The first is through large group events where men can connect in a casual non-threatening environment. The second level is through small groups where men can go deeper in relationships with other men. The third level is in helping men find opportunities to disciple and mentor younger men. The Ministry is for men of all ages and stages.
Our activities include:
Annual Men’s Retreat
Dad the Family Shepherd Conference
Great Dad’s Workshop
7 Secrets of Effective Fathering Workshop
Fireproof – Men only Seminar
Wild At Heart Groups/ Wild at Heart Conference
E-Teams (Men’s small groups)
Iron Sharpens Iron Conferences
Mid-Winter Breakfast Series
Valentines Sweetheart Banquets
Men’s Fellowship Sunday School Class
Men’s Toolbox Ministry
DVDs of Past Events
The Band of Brothers Men’s Community started at Forcey Memorial Church in 1990 with the objective to support and strengthen the men of our church in their Christian walk helping them to become more fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Growing out of the men’s movement that heated up in the early 1990’s with the Promise Keeper stadium conferences, the Band of Brothers Men’s Community of Forcey Memorial Church has touched the lives of hundreds of men!
The Band of Brothers Men's Ministry is a Christ centered ministry dedicated to uniting men of all ages through meaningful relationships, intentional discipleship and encouraging each other to become Godly influences to their friends, in their families, and in the church and community. Our desire is to offer a wide variety of opportunities designed to meet the spiritual, emotional and relational needs of the men of Forcey Memorial Church. The ministry operates at three levels. The first is through large group events where men can connect in a casual non-threatening environment. The second level is through small groups where men can go deeper in relationships with other men. The third level is in helping men find opportunities to disciple and mentor younger men. The Ministry is for men of all ages and stages.
Our activities include:
Annual Men’s Retreat
Dad the Family Shepherd Conference
Great Dad’s Workshop
7 Secrets of Effective Fathering Workshop
Fireproof – Men only Seminar
Wild At Heart Groups/ Wild at Heart Conference
E-Teams (Men’s small groups)
Iron Sharpens Iron Conferences
Mid-Winter Breakfast Series
Valentines Sweetheart Banquets
Men’s Fellowship Sunday School Class
Men’s Toolbox Ministry
"Combat for Christ - The Pursuit" - DVD's of the May 3, 2008 Men’s event featuring Navy Fighter pilot, Capt Eric Tibbets are available for $5. Please see the men at the Band of Brothers table to get your copy.
"Choose the Life" 2008 Men’s Retreat – DVDs of the 2008 Men’s Retreat featuring Paul Mascarella of Bill Hull Ministries, are available for $5. Please see the men at the Band of Brothers table to get your copy.
"Discipleship – It Isn’t That Hard" – DVD’s of the May 2, 2009 Men’s event featuring Navigators Area Representative, John Sackett are available for $5. Please see the men at the Band of Brothers table to get your copy.
"What Difficult Times Teach Us" – DVD’s of the January 23, 2010 Men’s event featuring Gary Williams are available for $5. Please see the men at the Band of Brothers table to get your copy.
Men's Sunday Fellowship Class
Embracing a Lifestyle of Discipleship"
9:15AM and 11:00AM
For more information: jerry-schneider@forcey.org
Building Young Men into Leaders for Christ
Christian Service Brigade - Battalion 555
Battalion - Provides our young men training and opportunity for leadership with an emphasis on evangelism and discipleship utilizing team building, outdoor activities and weekly meetings. "For every physical lesson, there is a parallel spiritual truth." (Capt. Mark A. Bos) We meet every Thursday Night at Forcey Memorial Church in Silver Spring, MD at 7pm.
Battalion is a Christ-centered discipleship program designed to build young men into leaders for Christ. See Battalion Page under Teens OR go to http://www.csb555.com
Men's E-Teams
E-Teams are small groups of guys who meet together for the purpose of encouragement, accountability and Bible Study. The focus of these groups is to help guys build healthy relationships and grow together spiritually.
For more information or to join an E-Team contact
Ralph Patrick (cpr82@earthlink.net) 301-507-6074
Missions Conference Men’s Breakfast
Guest Speaker: David Lyons
Topic: “Trusting God”