June 21-25th
check out the convention photos:
There’s something about being together as members of the Body of Christ. Faces. Smiles. Laughter. Tears. Talking and singing and praying. Our hands and voices raised in one place at one time. We were made for this. There’s gladness that we sense and enjoy when we’re in the presence of the Lord as His family. Just a few more flips of your calendar pages and our International Convention will be here. Gather with us June 21-25 in Baltimore. Mark off these days and purpose to be here. We anticipate something mighty from the Lord for this homecoming time. Lives will be encouraged. Friendships renewed in a glance. Visions sharpened and focused. Hearts and minds revived and refreshed in the moving and anointing of the Spirit. Ready yourselves. Come and be blessed.
Adult registration is free, but please register to let us know you’re coming! There is a fee for youth registrations as well as youth trips. Click here to register
To those who will not be able to be with us in person this June, we will offer an online format for people to partake of live services from wherever they are in the world.
Schedule details will be announced soon, so stay tuned and sign up with the above link to get notified when schedules are available.
If you plan to run a booth at Convention, click here for booth registration.
See you in June!
There’s something about being together as members of the Body of Christ. Faces. Smiles. Laughter. Tears. Talking and singing and praying. Our hands and voices raised in one place at one time. We were made for this. There’s gladness that we sense and enjoy when we’re in the presence of the Lord as His family. Just a few more flips of your calendar pages and our International Convention will be here. Gather with us June 21-25 in Baltimore. Mark off these days and purpose to be here. We anticipate something mighty from the Lord for this homecoming time. Lives will be encouraged. Friendships renewed in a glance. Visions sharpened and focused. Hearts and minds revived and refreshed in the moving and anointing of the Spirit. Ready yourselves. Come and be blessed.
Adult registration is free, but please register to let us know you’re coming! There is a fee for youth registrations as well as youth trips. Click here to register
To those who will not be able to be with us in person this June, we will offer an online format for people to partake of live services from wherever they are in the world.
Schedule details will be announced soon, so stay tuned and sign up with the above link to get notified when schedules are available.
If you plan to run a booth at Convention, click here for booth registration.
See you in June!
Important Travel Information
As you are aware, travel restrictions are changing constantly. The US standards are changing as well as standards for the country in which you live. Please research thoroughly before you make travel plans. We are encouraging you to come, but can’t advise you on specifics of travel. Below are links to the sites some of our staff have been using:
https://apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions
https://www.kayak.com/travel-restrictions#zambia
https://unwfp.maps.arcgis.com/
Please also check the US embassy in your respective countries.
The Full Convention Website will be launched by Friday June 26, but if you have questions in meantime please email convention@ggwo.org or click the Contact Us button..
Accommodations
Please note the following accommodation recommendations in the Baltimore Area. Please contact the hotel of your choice directly to make a reservation. Early reservations are recommended for the best prices. Please be aware that American hotels have policies regarding cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance, so please make sure you are informed of your hotel’s cancellation policy.
If you have any questions about Baltimore area hotels, feel free to reach out to hospitality@ggwo.org.
– Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Baltimore North, MD
8825 Yellow Brick Road / Baltimore, MD 21237
443-772-5000
– Hampton Inn
8225 Town Center Drive / Nottingham, MD 21236
410-931-2200
– HOME2 Suites by Hilton Baltimore/White Marsh, MD
10465 Philadelphia Road / White Marsh, Maryland 21162
410-933-1010
– La Quinta
4 Philadelphia Court / Rosedale, MD 21237
410-574-8100
– Red Roof Inn – Timonium
111 West Timonium Road / Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
410-666-0380
– Residence Inn Baltimore-White Marsh
4980 Mercantile Rd / Baltimore, Maryland 21236
410-933-9554
– GGWO Convention Housing Department
4104833700 ext. 321
hospitality@ggwo.org
Some Local Hotels and other options:
Please contact the hotel of your choice directly to make reservations. All prices are given in USD. Tax rates vary per location. Early reservations are recommended for the best prices.
Please be aware that American hotels have policies regarding cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance. Typically, the first night will be charged to your credit card, and the balance of your nights will be made available to the general public. For your protection, please make sure you are informed of your hotel’s cancellation policy.
(in alphabetical order)
Airbnb
Airbnb.com
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Baltimore North, MD
8825 Yellow Brick Road
Baltimore, MD 21237
443-772-5000
Complimentary hot breakfast included
Hampton Inn
8225 Town Center Drive
Nottingham, MD 21236
410-931-2200
fax 410-931-6869
Complimentary breakfast area
*NOTE: be careful to read details on their different rates
Pay now and save rates cost less, but they are not refundable.
HOME2 Suites by Hilton Baltimore/White Marsh, MD
10465 Philadelphia Road
White Marsh Maryland 21162
410-933-1010
fax – 410-933-1414
kitchenette areas
*NOTE: be careful to read details on their different rates
Pay now and save rates cost less, but they are not refundable.
La Quinta
4 Philadelphia Court
Rosedale, MD 21237
410-574-8100
toll-free 1-866-527-1498
fax 410-574-8204
Red Roof Inn – Timonium
111 West Timonium Rd.
Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
PHONE: 410-666-0380
FAX: 410-666-1509
Reasonable prices
20 minutes away by highway driving
Residence Inn Baltimore White Marsh
4980 Mercantile Rd
Baltimore, Maryland 21236
410-933-9554
A 2 bedroom suite can sleep 6
Fully equipped kitchens, hot breakfast included…
GGWO Convention Housing Department
4104833700 ext. 321
hospitality@ggwo.org
transportation
We recommend choosing BWI as your final flight destination. Philadelphia (PHL) is your second best option. The GGWO shuttle is servicing these two airports.
Getting to Baltimore from other airports (JFK, LGA, EWR, IAD)
We are unable to provide transportation from other airports such as New York (JFK or LGA), Newark (EWR), or Dulles (IAD). Many international travelers add BWI to their flight itinerary, and then get transportation from the BWI airport. (See Above.) For more information on getting here from these airports click HERE
GGWO offers shuttle services to/from Train and Bus stations in the Baltimore area for those who chose ground transportation. GGWO will assist with transportation to and from the following locations. All transportation arranged through our office must be paid in advance. Transportation is only offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrival transportation should be arranged at least one month before your intended arrival and the fee must be paid before you arrive. Registration prior to June 1st is recommended. Arrival pick-up normally happens at the curb after you get your bags.
GGWO Shuttle Prices[k1]
Arrival / Departure Area | Price (All prices are per car, per trip.) |
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) | $90 per car |
Dulles Airport (IAD) | Discontinued. Find more info here |
Baltimore–Washington Airport (BWI) | $40 per car |
Baltimore Haines St. (Greyhound bus) | $25 per car |
White Marsh (Megabus) | |
– MTA Park & Ride | $20 per car |
– White Marsh Mall | $20 per car |
Penn Station (Amtrak train) | $20 per car |
Click HERE for GGWO Shuttle Registration
Bus and Train Links
(Discounts are available for some Internet sales made in advance.)
- Greyhound Bus
- Amtrak Train
- MARC Train
- MTA Buses
- Megabus – Megabus charges an additional $2.50 fee per transaction.
Cancellation Policy
Because we must pay our drivers for the trips they make, we must charge for any cancellations that are not communicated at least 24 hours in advance.
Contact
410-483-3700 ext. 321
transportation@ggwo.org
Youth Programs
Nursery | Ages 1-5
We look forward to our “family reunion” time of ministering, loving, and caring for our young children in a cool, safe, fun-filled and professionally-staffed Nursery environment. There, each age group will be cared for in a classroom specifically designed for their needs. While children ages 1-2 will have an afternoon of playtime, bible lessons, coloring sheets, a snack and outside activities, ages 3-5 will enjoy fun, curriculum-based, VBS-themed lessons each afternoon along with fun snacks, activities, outdoor play and crafts. During the evening session we provide great guest performers and age-appropriate music and messages.
JR VBS | Ages 6 – 7
Children ages 6-7 will enjoy a Spirit-filled, fun-packed program in our Family Center! Our afternoons will be filled with curriculum-based, and themed Bible lessons, activities, snacks, games, and skits. Our evening program will have great guest performers and age-appropriate music and messages. This is truly a time your children do not want to miss!
*Reminder: this JR VBS age group does not attend trips in the afternoon.
VBS | Ages 8 – 10
Children ages 8-10 will enjoy fun trips each afternoon like SkyZone, Skateland and bowling. Our evening program combines with JR. VBS in the Family Center for a time of great guest performers and age-appropriate music and messages.
*Reminder: The afternoon program for this group of older elementary children will be subject to additional fees for the off-campus trips that they attend. Each trip can be selected individually as an “Add On” to their registration.
JR TEENS | Ages 11 – 13
Children ages 11-13 will enjoy fun trips each afternoon like SkyZone, bowling, Hershey Park and swimming. During the evening sessions, guest speakers share the Word of God and stories from the mission field. These Spirit-filled times of worship and messages promote God-inspired, life-changing experiences.
*Reminder: Four (4) of the five (5) evening sessions for this group of young teens will be subject to additional fees for the off-campus trips that they attend on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Each trip can be selected individually as an “Add On” to their registration. If your child does not wish to attend the afternoon trips on those days, they may attend the Main adult session in the Chapel with a parent/guardian. Saturday there will be an open gym time on campus. There is no additional charge for open gym, but please be sure to select it during registration so we can have an accurate headcount.
TEENS | Ages 13 – 18
Afternoon trips include things like Guppy Gulch, Beaver Dam, Hershey Park and SkyZone. During the evening sessions, we have amazing guest speakers lined up to share the Word of God and stories from the mission field. These Spirit-filled times of worship and messages promote God-inspired, life-changing experiences
Four (4) of the five (5) afternoon sessions for this group of teens will be subject to additional fees for the off-campus trips that they attend on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Each trip can be selected individually as an “Add On” to their registration. If your child does not wish to attend the afternoon trips on those days, they may attend the Main adult session in the Chapel with a parent/guardian. Saturday there will be an open gym time on campus. There is no additional charge for open gym, but please be sure to select it during registration so we can have an accurate headcount.
See you there!
Accommodations
Convention 2020
Aug 3-8 2020 | Baltimore
Join us in Baltimore as we consider what it means to be “Established on a Firm Foundation.”
These days will include dynamic preaching and teaching, our homecoming fellowship and missions celebrations, marvelous music, food – of course — and much, much more. Please note this year’s event features FREE registration.
America and Maryland, in particular, is opening up again. Hotels and restaurants are ready to receive you and serve you. We anticipate great meetings in our chapel. Café service will be running strong. The tent will be up with its booths so we can eat and laugh and rejoice together.
Greater Grace is taking great care in its preparations to make the Baltimore campus a healthy and safe and welcoming venue. If you have any questions feel free to contact us.
Given that changes to U.S. travel policies and requirements may happen at any time, we strongly suggest that you purchase travel insurance when booking flights and accommodations. Up-to-date travel restriction policies can be found at arcgis.com website
Pre-Convention Week (July 27-August 1)
Check out whats happening the week before Convention!
- Apologetics Seminar – Mon & Tues evenings 6-8 pm in MBC&S classroom 2
- Leadership Seminar – Wed, Thurs, Fri mornings 8-10 am in MBC&S classroom 2 (open to all)
- Outreach to local affiliated churches – Thursday & Friday evenings
- Annapolis Excursion – Saturday trip which may include a boat ride and visit to Herald Harbor church.
- Work night – Thursday evening. Help Scott Dubay and Tech Ops crew prepare for Convention.
- Ladies’ Missionary Tea – Date TBD