30th Annual Carroll County Men's Prayer Breakfast

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Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

30th Annual Carroll Christian Men's Prayer Breakfast

Join us for the 30th annual Carroll Christian Men's Prayer Breakfast to be inspired by a Changed Life!

by Carroll Christian Men and CBMC Maryland

Date and time

Starts on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM

Location

Pleasant Valley Community Fire Department
2030 Pleasant Valley Road, Westminster, MD, 21158

Parking

Free parking is available.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd, at 7:30 AM for the 30th annual Carroll County Christian Men's Prayer Breakfast! Join us for a delicious meal and great fellowship at the Pleasant Valley Community Fire Department to connect with others in the community and hear an inspiring message of a changed life.

Invite a friend or work colleague to join you!

Download an event flyer to print and share with ohters: 1-page flyer or 2-per-page flyer.

“I BELIEVE God can use a disaster for good”

What happens when a single moment changes the course of your life forever? Join us for a powerful and unforgettable story behind the scenes of the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, one of the most costly maritime accidents in history.

In the aftermath of the accident, questions of despair, remorse, mourning, fear, and purpose weighed heavily on those involved.

Through a series of providential circumstances, God brought a marketplace ambassador who was carrying out his duties as an attorney helping the crew navigate the legal and personal challenges that followed the disaster. What began as professional assistance soon became a life-changing conversation about faith, forgiveness, and the hope found in Jesus Christ.

Hear about the relationship that was formed, eventually leading to a clear presentation of the Gospel. Understanding that the greatest need was not simply vindication or relief from circumstances, but reconciliation with God through the grace of Christ.

You will hear a very intimate and powerful story how God used one of the darkest moments of life to reveal His mercy, opening eyes and heart to a personal need for a Savior, and lead to place trust in Jesus. This story is a powerful reminder that God can redeem even our greatest failures, tragedies, and trials, working all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

Men of all ages are invited to join us on Saturday, October 3, for the Carroll County Christian Men’s Prayer Breakfast. Come hear this remarkable firsthand testimony of redemption, grace, and new life in Christ, enjoy a great breakfast, and be encouraged by the life-changing power of the Gospel. Bring a friend, coworker, neighbor, or family member who could benefit from hearing a message of hope, forgiveness, and second chances.

About the breakfast hosts:

Carroll County Christian Men - Our purpose is for men to come together for breakfast to focus on the need for the power and unity of Christ in our lives without regard to denomination or church.

Learn more at: https://carroll.mdmen.org/

The Christian Business Men's Connection - Our vision to see men's lives, families, and workplaces transformed by God in every community across our nation. CBMC's mission is to reach, empower and deploy generations of men in the workplace to live out their faith and multiply their impact for Christ. Learn more at: md.cbmc.com

Carroll County Christian Men's Prayer Breakfast Partners:
Christian Farmers Fellowship, Dad’s Works, Carroll County Prayer, FCA of Carroll County, Promise Keepers, Maryland Coalition of Men's Ministries, Marriage and Relationship Education Center, Least of These Ministries, Youth for Christ, Young Life of Carroll County, Taneytown Men of Faith, Good News Global

Contact

Al Whitestone • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. • (443) 743-0211
Paul Schomburg • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. • 240-486-1636 • Area Director

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Are you content ? It's a huge piece of being "happy"

From Patrick Morley

You've likely heard the quip that when asked, “How much is enough?” oil baron John D. Rockefeller famously replied, “Just a little bit more.”

We all want to be successful and provide for our family. That desire is normal, healthy, and a big part of how God designed us. But it's another thing to always need just a little bit more to be satisfied.

I'm speaking from experience. By the time I was 35, I had built one of Florida's 100 largest privately held companies. Yet I found myself crying out to God, “There must be more to life than this. There's gotta be!” Along the way I had assumed that money would solve my problems and success would make me happy. But none of it satisfied the deepest longings of my heart, and I was miserable.

Thankfully that realization became a major turning point for me and ultimately changed the trajectory of my life. Contentment is #10 on my alphabetical list of 70 things I believe every man needs to know.

What does It mean to be content?

Contentment is the state of being satisfied with your current circumstances, regardless of external comforts. When you're content, you find satisfaction in the “now” rather than pining for the “next.” It is an inward, peaceful spirit that empowers you to experience joy in the present moment, trusting in God's providence, while accepting bad times as well as good.

Perhaps the Apostle Paul, who suffered more than most, said it best: "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength" (Philippians 4:11-13).

Why are we often discontent?

The reasons for chronic discontentment are many, but here are some common culprits:

Circumstantial happiness: Relying on ever-changing circumstances for joy leads to frustration.
Comparison: Measuring your life against others robs you of gratitude.
Living inauthentically: Seeking to please others at the cost of being true to yourself brings internal conflict and anxiety.
Performance metrics: Obsessing over success metrics—often with moving targets—can lead to burnout and addiction.
Confusing a good idea for a God idea: Not every good idea is God's plan for your life.

These traps all stem from misplaced priorities and a miscalculation of where our sense of contentment comes from.

How can we learn to be content?

Contentment isn't circumstantial; it comes from within—deeply rooted in and directly correlated with the amount of trust we place in God.

I like to picture my circumstances in the palm of my hand. When I close my fist tightly around them and try to control the outcome, I stress out. But when I hold them lightly in the open palm of my hand, trusting God, I am most relaxed and content.

If this doesn't come easy to you, you're not alone. Note that Paul didn't say contentment came naturally to him, either! Rather, he said he had learned to be content—whatever the circumstances.

The “big idea” is this: The great secret to contentment isn't getting what you want—it's learning to want what you get.

Paul in his letter provides some more insight for us on how we grow in this: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).

It's clear that contentment is not merely the absence of want but the presence of peace, and it comes from God when we entrust our circumstances to Him with grateful hearts.

For reflection:

Which source of discontentment resonates most with you? Do you agree that it stems from misplaced priorities?
If applicable, what do you think is keeping you from experiencing the peace of God?
Who would appreciate you forwarding them this article?

Taneytown Men of Faith

We are a group of regular guys from the Taneytown area who have an interest in faith, personal growth and helping other guys. This is what gives our lives meaning.

faith We want to help you develop a compelling vision for your life. It is vital to your success as a man and your overall happiness as a person. You must pursue and work towards a larger picture of who you are. This is internal, it is contemplative it is sometimes physical but it is always working toward a better version of YOU.

We do NOT affiliate with any particular church or religion. The ‘Faith” in our name is entirely based upon our trust in almost 4,000 years of Scripture – that the principles expressed in it have proven themselves time and time again. Like Jesus said “Wisdom is proven right by what results from it”.

Don’t let any pre-conceived idea of who we might be stop you from checking us out. We are honest, authentic guys looking to develop the best version of ourselves and want to help you do the same.

Watch our calendar at www.ttownmen.org or www.facebook.com/ttownmen for an event that fits your schedule.

Then stop by to say “Hey!” - we’d love to meet you.

Reflection - key to building an examined life

For my friends in the faith as well as those still searching - Socrates famously said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.”

John Piper followed up and said, “Well, the examined life is not worth living either if the examination produces no resolutions. What examination and experience teach us is that the unplanned life settles into fruitless routine.”

"Fruitless Routine" - did you hear that?

You've only got so much time in this life, do you really want to waste it?

Take some time to dream and plan for this year before you suddenly notice it's gone.

https://dailykairos.com/blogs/faith/prayerful-reflection-for-a-new-year