WACMM Band of Brothers
Don't Miss the Year's Premiere Men's Conference 
Saturday November 7, 2015 
with Dr. Tony Evans, Tony Perkins and six other speakers  
Growing Up Poor

Christian comedian Michael Jr. has given us some great laughs over the years. In this sketch he tells us what it was like growing up poor. Check it out. HERE 
Connecting With Your Wife

Our old friend Tim Hawkins talks about problems in marriage communications that arise from asking questions and to texting HERE  
Jim Gaffigan Unhooked

Here's Jim Gaffigan appearing on the Letterman Show and sharing more about his struggles with food and exercise. Check it out HERE 
A Little British Humor

Brain Surgeon vs. Rocket Scientist
Check out this little scene from the BCC's Mitchell and Webb comedy team about a big ego fella who meets his match - HERE 
Men's Boot Camp

Fathered by God...
A Weekend for Men 
   
Join men from around the area
Thursday October 8 - Sunday October 11
Hunting Ridge Retreat
Winchester, Virginia

For more information, go to www.heartofstrength.com
or contact Tom Ruzic ruznews@yahoo.com 
703-407-9786

Baltimore Business

Marketplace Ambassador Initiative for Baltimore

Friday, October 2, 2015
New Antioch Baptist Church of Randallstown

5609 Old Court Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244

 

Reception 6:30 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM

No Charge for event, registration required, sponsorships available

Guest Speak: Mark Whitacre 

 

What is a Marketplace Ambassador?   

Military Summit Luncheon

NCR Military Summit Quarterly Luncheon
Thursday, August 20, 2015
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
  • "How to be Military-Friendly Church"
    by Pastor Gary Sanders
  • "A Day in the Life of a Chaplain"
    by LTC (CH) Mark Jones, USA

    More Info and Registration HERE
Nats Faith & Family Day


Join the Nats in celebrating faith and Nationals Baseball with Faith and Family Day at Nationals Park on Saturday, September 19th as the Washington Nationals take on the Miami Marlins.

 

Stay after the game for a special presentation of Nationals players testimonials and a LIVE concert, featuring local area choirs!
Quotables

Put This in Your Pipe and Smoke It

"Only 1 in 10 men over 30 years have someone in their lives they would call a "true friend"."

"The only person who dares wake up a king at 3:00 AM for a glass of water is a child. We have that kind of access." - Tim Keller

"Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps; for he is the only animal that is struck with the difference between what things are, and what they ought to be." - William Hazlett

"There's no sin that exists that's more powerful than the grace that's to be found in the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ." Paul Tripp

"If God is our Friend, what need we to fear. Nothing! But without his Friendship we may be looked on as the most miserable of Men."
- John Newton

"The problem was that, from the very beginning, Christian values were always more popular in American culture than the Gospel." - Russ Moore

"The vitality of prayer lies largely in the vision of God that prompts it. Drab thoughts of God make prayer dull." - J. I. Packer

"Sin corrupts even our good deeds. We injure our shoulder trying to pat ourselves on the back." 
- D.A. Carson

"Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

"Of this, be sure: No declaration by a government can change a definition from God." - David Platt

"If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world." - C. S. Lewis

"I think in the end we have, reluctantly, to recognize that the Judeo-Christian religious tradition is our foe." - Peter Singer, founder of the animal rights movement

"Evil preaches tolerance until it is dominant and then it seeks to silence good." - Paul Nyquist

"To be right with God has often meant to be in trouble with men." - A.W. Tozer

 
"We Will Not Bow" - John MacArthur
The two greatest attacks of terror on America were perpetrated by the Supreme Court.

The first one was the legalizing of abortion. Subsequent to that, there have been millions of babies slaughtered in the wombs of their mothers. It's incalculable to even comprehend that. The blood of those lives cries out from the ground for divine vengeance on this nation.

The second great act of terror perpetrated by the Supreme Court was the legalization of same-sex marriage. The destruction of human life in the womb-in a sense, the destruction of motherhood-and now the destruction of the family itself. No bomb, no explosion, no attack, and no assault on people physically can come anywhere near that kind of terrorism. Our country is being terrorized by the people most responsible to protect it-those who are to uphold the law. 

No human court has the authority to redefine morality. But this human court has said murder is not murder; and marriage is not marriage; and family is not family.        


They have usurped the authority that belongs only to God, who is the creator of life, marriage, and family. Any and all attempts to define morality differently than God has is a form of rebellion and blasphemy-blasphemy against God, against His holy nature, His holy law, and His holy people. READ MORE  READ LONGER VERSION 

WACMM Mid-Atlantic Men's Conference
Dr. Tony Evans
WHAT:  
The conference is for men of all ages and seasons of life from different churches across the country.  The day will feature: two outstanding keynoters; eight breakout sessions; manly worship led by the Iron Men Praise Band; panel discussions; interviews; audience questions of keynoters; networking; and giveaways and drawings

WHEN:
Saturday November 7, 2015
8:30 am- 3:00 pm

WHERE:
McLean Bible Church
8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA [Map]
Tony Perkins

WHO:

► KEYNOTERS
Dr. Tony Evans, one of the America's most respected leaders, is Senior Pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Church in Dallas TX, a bestselling author, radio broadcaster and a foremost champion of biblical manhood.

Tony Perkins is President of the Family Research Council (FRC) in Washington DC and one of America's leading spokesmen in behalf of marriage, family and religious liberty. Tony is a frequent guest on TV news and interview programs.

► BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKERS
You'll hear more straight talk from seven other outstanding breakout speakers including:

Jeff Kemp, former NFL QB; VP, Family Life
Don Davis,former Patriots DB; Dir, Pro Outreach (NFL) 
Dr. Mark Bailey, Pres, Dallas Theological Seminary;
Dr. Randy Newman, bestselling author amd speaker;
Johnny Parker, leadership teacher/coach;
Mike McKinley, pastor Sterling Park Baptist;
Jason Ellerbrook, Men's Director, LifeWay

COST 

► Early Group Discount (10+) -$45 (incl. lunch) 

► Early Individual Discount - $53 (incl. lunch) 

►Young Men (13-22) - $24 (includes lunch) 

►Active Duty Military - $24 (includes lunch) 

►Father/Son Bonus Combo - $50 

►Pastors and Disabled Veterans Attend Free

 

Register Now! Don't Get Shut Out! 
Invite and mobilize men in your church, family, neighborhood and at work to join you for the region's premiere men's event. It will encourage you in the Word, equip you for life and ministry and connect to men across the country!

More information
On-line Registration
Questions - Jack Gleason,Conference Director, at 540.630.6394 or email 
Transgender Identity - Wishing Away God's Design
Genesis 1:27 says God made them "male and female." No matter how hard some people try, they can't wish away this fundamental physical reality-and that's a good thing.

"When you wish upon a star,
Makes no difference who you are; Anything your heart desires Will come to you."

In the 1940 film Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket sang those famous lyrics to a woeful little wooden boy who wanted to become something different. The tale is touching. In our day, however, people no longer apply such inspirational messages in traditional ways. "Anything your heart desires" has been hijacked.

In ways that Walt Disney could not imagine, such slogans now inspire people to surgically remake themselves. Witness the spread of "transgender" identity, in which men seek to become women and women seek to become men. In 2015, this is no extraordinary occurrence. It is an increasing trend and a major worldview challenge to the Christian church. READ MORE 
Three Great New Books for Men
Designed for Joy: How the Gospel Impacts Men and Women, Identity and Practice by Owen Strachan, Jonathan Parnell and Denny Burk - Designed for Joy argues that God created men and women different for a purpose: to complement one another as image bearers of God. It is filled with biblical wisdom and sound advice and a compelling vision for Christian manhood and womanhood from fourteen young male leaders. Whether discussing the significance of gender, the truth about masculinity and femininity, the blessing of purity, or the challenge of raising children in a confusing world, this practical resource challenges us to embrace God's good design-for his glory and our joy. HERE

Onward: Engaging the Culture without Losing the  Gospel by Russell Moore - Onward is a bold, call for Christian social engagement in a post-Christian culture. Dr. Moore argues we are, on our best days, a prophetic minority, rooted in the gospel of the kingdom speaking truth and grace into this culture. This minority status doesn't mean siege mentality but gives us an unique opportunity to toss aside some baggage of our past that never reflected the gospel in the first place. Moore reminds us that we are not ambassadors of "traditional values" but stewards of the mystery of the gospel. Moores argues that the kingdom of God should set our priorities, that the kingdom should reorient the cultures of our local congregations to speak to the outside world with a distinctively Christian vision of human dignity, religious liberty, and family integrity. - HERE  Check Out 20 Key Quotes HERE

The Colson Way: Loving Your Neighbor and Living  with Faith in a Hostile World by Owen Strachan - This just-released book is about the life and legacy of the late Chuck Colson, one of the most prominent evangelicals of our time. He dedicated himself to public witness in the mold of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and William Wilberforce, creating and leading efforts such as Prison Fellowship, Angel Tree, Breakpoint, and the Centurions program. Chuck worked tirelessly on behalf of humanity because he believed that all people needed help to flourish in the light of the gospel. He knew the importance of working practically to advance truth and justice in public. And he knew that to be courageous and to speak and act courageously in line with Scripture. Chuck Colson's life reveals there is no division between truth and love, between embracing biblical guidance and loving our neighbor. The Colson Way uses the legacy and wisdom of Colson to show Christians a way of living in a public square increasingly hostile to evangelical conviction. HERE  

Resources for You, Your Church and Small Group
50 Resources for Equipping the Church on Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriage - HERE

The Purpose and Meaning of Manhood HERE

Free E-Book - Good: The Joy of Manhood and Womanhood (excellent resource)- HERE

The Bible and Same-Sex Marriage: Six Common But Mistaken Claims - HERE

Free PDF Downlad -The Bible's Teaching on Marriage and the Family from Family Research Council (FRC) - HERE
Stories We're Following...
Boy Scouts of America Open the Ranks of Adult Scout Leaders to Homosexuals- HERE

Brit Hume Offers What Some Are Calling the Most Succinct, Eloquent Video Commentary Against Abortion and Its Industry - HERE

What Been Happening with Tim Tebow? - HERE

Oregon to Christian Bakers: Pay $135,000 by Monday or Face a Potential Lien on Your Home - HERE

Here We Stand: An Evangelical Declaration on Marriage HERE

An Increasingly Common Question Being Asked: Why Have These Things Been Happening in Our Country? The Answer Comes From What a Modern Day Prophet Uttered at Harvard University in 1983 -  HERE 
Having A Great Summer!
Brothers, we trust you're having an enjoyable summer with family and friends. As many of you go on vacation or gear back a bit this August, we pray you'll find the stories and resources we've shared in this edition helpful and encouraging!

We also want you, your church and your buddies to join the hundreds of other men from around the country who are planning right now to attend our November 7 Conference at McLean Bible Church. Many are saying this may be the most significant gathering of men in the region in years! Step up now to what promises to be a memorable, life-changing day!

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Dave Brown
Director and Pastor-at-Large
Washington Area Coalition of Men's Ministries
10309 Freeman Place
Kensington MD 20895
240.447.1363
dave@wacmm.org