The Annapolis Home and Remodeling Expo, Sept. 25, 10AM-6PM, Sun. Sept. 26, 11AM-5PM. Now is the best time to shop and save for those home improvements. Meet with the areas experts on home remodeling and design, kitchens, baths, exterior, roofing, basements, counters and more. Get the most enjoyment out of your home with a trip to the home show! Great seminars, including Joey Green, Genius of Wacky Uses for Household Products.

  What Is Alpha? Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. The Alpha course usually meets once per week for 10 weeks, and includes an amazing one-day or weekend getaway. Each session, people enjoy great food, laughter and learning in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life or God is seen as too simple or too hostile…questions like—Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going?     Who Is Alpha For? Alpha is for anyone…anyone who thinks there may be more to life than meets the eye. People attend from all backgrounds, religions, and viewpoints. They come to investigate questions about the existence of God, the purpose of life, the afterlife, the claims of Jesus and more. Some people want to get beyond religion and find a relationship with God that really changes life. Others come for the close, long-lasting friendships that are built during the Alpha course.   Many guests have never been to church, others may have attended church occasionally but feel they have never really understood the basics of the Christian faith. Everyone is welcome.     What Happens At Alpha? The Alpha course usually lasts 10 weeks, with a day or weekend getaway in the middle. Courses vary in size, from one small group meeting in a home, to hundreds of people in a church. Some courses are held over morning coffee or during a lunch hour. Most are evening courses, typically lasting 2 hours. Each gathering begins with a meal or refreshments - a chance to get to know others. Then there is a short talk which looks at a different aspect of the Christian faith each week. This is followed by a time of discussion in small groups, where everyone is welcome to contribute their opinion and ask questions. People usually stay in the same small groups for the duration of the course so they can get to know each other, continue discussions and deepen friendships. The emphasis is upon exploration and discovery in a relaxed and informal environment. The talks each week cover the following topics, acting as a springboard for the small group discussions: Introduction Dinner: Is there more to life than this?  Week 1: Who is Jesus?  Week 2: Why did Jesus die?  Week 3: How can we have faith?  Week 4: Why and how do I pray?  Week 5: Why and how should I read the Bible?  Week 6: How does God guide us?  Week 7: How can I resist evil?  Week 8: Why & how should we tell others?  Week 9: Does God heal today?  Week 10: What about the Church?  Weekend: Who is the Holy Spirit?   What does the Holy Spirit do?   How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?   How can I make the most of the rest of my life?   How Much Will It Cost? There is no charge for attending the Alpha course. Some courses might ask for a small contribution to help cover meal and weekend getaway costs.      

Join us for 2nd Annual Mid-Atlantic 40 Days for Life Conference & Kickoff in Severn, MD on  September 18th from 10am – 2pm (lunch will be served at 1pm).  The purpose of the Conference is to bring together all of the Mid-Atlantic 40 Days for Life campaign leadership teams, 40 Days for Life participants, and Pro-Life supporters new to 40 Days for Life to prepare for the upcoming campaign, get everyone excited and motivated for the campaign, and to learn ways  to increase participation. The Conference will be a combination of  speakers  addressing the attendees of the conference with encouragement and support for the campaign,   interactive panel discussions with local and national Pro-Life Leaders, 40 Days for Life  training and information provided by our Leadership Team, and  booths  to help promote the incredible work that various Pro-Life organizations are engaged in around the country. You can take a look at the recording of last years event at  http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2068232  (it’s a large recording...so it will take a moment to load). We will have various speakers who will influence people across the region (and the entire nation) to participate in this campaign.  Shawn Carney, National Campaign Director for 40 Days for Life, and  Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood Director and Employee of the Year, have already confirmed that they will be joining us (along with several of last year's participants). Below, you will find a full list of all of the invitees and organizations that we are coordinating with. Just like last year, our aim is to draw a diverse group of recognizable Pro-Life leaders who can influence different ethnic, socio-economic, and denominational Christians to join together for the  end to abortion  in the Mid-Atlantic Region! We will be finalizing the speaking schedule and panel participants over the next couple of weeks, but in the mean time go ahead and Register Now, put the event on your calendar, and help us Promote the event online with Facebook, Twitter, Email, MySpace, etc! Conference Participants: Shawn Carney  – 40 Days for Life National Campaign Director  *Confirmed Abby Johnson  – Former Planned Parenthood Director and Employee of the Year  * Confirmed Dr. Alveda King  – Priest for Life Bishop Harry Jackson  – High Impact Leadership Coalition Scott Klusendorf  – Life Training Institute Mark Crutcher  – Life Dynamics Troy Newman/Cheryl Sullenger  – Operation Rescue Erik Whittington  – Rock for Life Georgette Forney  – Silent No More Awareness and Anglicans for Life Pamela Palumbo  - Founder and President of the Maryland Coalition of Medical Pregnancy Centers Gianna Jessen  – Abortion Survivor Peter Shinn  - Cherish Life Ministries *Confirmed Fr Dennis Wilde  - Priest for Life  * Confirmed MD Delegates  - Dwyer, George, Sophocleus, McConkey MD Senators  - Reilly, Harris Kristan Hawkins  – Students for Life Baltimore Archbishop Edwin O’Brien  Caitlin Jane  – Pro-Life Musician and Performer David Kyle  – Creator/Prducer of the BloodMoney Documentary *Confirmed Linda Brenegan  – Archdiocese of Baltimore Respect Life Coordinator Jeff Meister  - MD RTL Derek McCoy  - Association MD Families Jack Ames  - Defend Life *Confirmed Nancy Paltell  – MD Catholic Conference Anthony DiIulio  - Gabriel Project Teresa Ciboroski  - Option2Adopt Baltimore Center for Pregnancy Concerns  Birthright of Annapolis and Northern Anne Arundel Bethany Christian Services Rachel’s vineyard See you there! Draft Conference & Kickoff Agenda: 09:30am - Praise and Worship music, R eception, Coffee 10:00am – Welcome & Call to Prayer  10:02am < - Invocation/Opening Prayer 10:05am - Overview and Introductions by Michael Martelli 10:10am  - First Speaker 11:30am - 20 Minute Break 1:00pm  - Lunch will be Served 2:00pm - Possible Sidewalk Counseling Training  As Always... If you can't be with us in person at the Conference, please join us online as we broadcast the event Live on the internet. *Brought to you live by ProLifeUnity.com