Race Track Chaplaincy of Maryland

08/20/2026

Laurel Park chuch service tonight:
Pastor Saumell sent his elder to bless our people at the race track, they always bless us with beautiful praise and worship music and tonight did not disappoint:

Our brother preached on Matt 24 and it truly resonated with our people:

The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times

24 Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. 2 “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”

4 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many. 6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of birth pains.

9 “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. 10 At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, 11 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. 12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, 13 but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

15 “So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination that causes desolation,’[a] spoken of through the prophet Daniel—let the reader understand— 16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let no one on the housetop go down to take anything out of the house. 18 Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak. 19 How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! 20 Pray that your flight will not take place in winter or on the Sabbath. 21 For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again.

22 “If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened. 23 At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’ or, ‘There he is!’ do not believe it. 24 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 25 See, I have told you ahead of time.

26 “So if anyone tells you, ‘There he is, out in the wilderness,’ do not go out; or, ‘Here he is, in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it. 27 For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. 28 Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather.

29 “Immediately after the distress of those days

“‘the sun will be darkened,
and the moon will not give its light;
the stars will fall from the sky,
and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’[b]
30 “Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth[c] will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory.[d] 31 And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.

32 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 33 Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it[e] is near, right at the door. 34 Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

08/16/2026

🚚 TRUCKLOAD OF BLESSINGS AT LAUREL PARK! 🚚The “Love Wins Movement” made another incredible delivery to the RTCM pantry today, bringing an entire truckload of essential supplies for our backstretch community!A massive thank you to Cindy for sacrificing her personal weekend family time to drive this in and bless us here at the track.This divine connection with the Church at Severn Run continues to grow from strength to strength. Our deep gratitude goes out to:Pastor Drew (who laid a wonderful foundation before retiring)Pastor Jared (the new pastor leading the way forward)Vicki Delair, Sean Delair, Daniel, James, and Cindy.Your hearts for service are a true lifeline for our people.

Looking for a church home? The Church at Severn Run is the real deal. They don't just talk about faith; they actively live it out in the community. They are truly worth visiting! 🙏✨

08/14/2026

Racing with Grace: Seeing God in Action on and off the Track 🏁🙏
The world can often feel heavy with negativity, but true light always breaks through when we choose to look for it, just like what Goose always says. When people step up to show love and kindness, it is a direct reflection of God at work inside them—and that is something worth making a big deal about!

Recently, we witnessed that exact kind of divine love in motion right within our own racetrack family.

One of our dedicated security guards in Pimlico, Baltimore recently faced a massive trial, falling into a diabetic coma for a month. By the grace of God, he pulled through, but he was left facing hard times and came dangerously close to homelessness, sleeping on the floor.

Thanks to a powerful connection with the Church of Severn Run, who generously supplied mattresses and groceries, and the incredible hearts of Capt. Mike Latham, Jose, Julio, and the Love Wins Movement, help was delivered straight to Baltimore. Because of these brothers stepping up, our friend no longer has to sleep on the ground.

When our brother received the delivery, he was moved to tears, knowing that God had heard his prayers and sent believers from the racetrack to take care of one of our own.

"A good person produces good things from the good treasury of the heart." — Luke 6:45

The Racetrack Chaplaincy of Maryland is honored to be the hands and feet of the Lord. Jesus is front and center on the racetrack—no matter what. Let’s always be quick to celebrate the good, appreciate our brothers and sisters, and spread God’s Agape love everywhere we go! 🙏❤️

IT IS ALL ABOUT HIM:

08/13/2026

Laurel Park service tonight:
Carlos from The Church at Severn Run was our guest speaker.

Tonight was something special, the Holy Spirit moved in a very special way.
Carlos shared from Matt13:10-13

“On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭13‬:‭10‬-‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/111/luk.13.10-13.NIV

He shared that we don’t have to be kept in bo***ge like this woman for 18 yrs , Jesus touched her and she was set free.

There were brothers in attendance that were weeping in the presence of the Lord , God surely visited Laurel Park in a way barely experienced.
This is why I do this , to see God touch, heal , comfort someone in need , its nothing short of miraculous when the Spirit of God moves in our midst the way he did tonight.
Praise be to the father in heaven for he is gracious, his mercies endureth forever.

God truly used Carlos tonight, this divine connection with The church at Severn Run is growing according to his plan and purpose🙏❤️

08/06/2026

Great article on a family that works for Hugh McMahon.


Long before dawn breaks over Laurel Park, José Antonio Cázares Cruz and his three sons are already working hard in the backstretch. This photo essay shows their life inside the stables.

08/05/2026

Laurel Park service:
2Thessalonians 1:1-11

Paul, Silas[a] and Timothy,
To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
2 Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Thanksgiving and Prayer
3 We ought always to thank God for you,brothers and sisters,[b] and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.4 Therefore, among God’s churches we boastabout your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.
5 All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.6 God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you 7 and give relief oto you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels. 8 He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9 They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might 10 on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you.
11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you,that our God may make you worthy of his calling,and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith. 12 We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.[c]

To the Family at Laurel Park,
Every single morning, long before the sun comes up, I see the incredible grit, patience, and dedication it takes to do the work you do. Racetrack life is demanding. The hours are long, the weather is unpredictable, and the physical toll is heavy. Sometimes, it can feel like you are invisible to the rest of the world, or like your hard work goes completely unnoticed.
But I want to remind you of what Paul writes to a tired, struggling community in 2 Thessalonians 1. He didn't focus on a fancy building or a traditional church setting. Instead, he praised the people because their faith was growing exceedingly and their love for one another was actively multiplying right where they were.
That is exactly who we are here at Laurel Park. We are an unofficial church, but a completely real one, because the church is made of people, not brick and mortar.
Here is what God’s Word says to you today in your daily labor:
* God sees your unseen endurance (v. 3-4): Every early morning, every heavy bale of hay, every cold winter day, and every quiet act of kindness in the barns is fully known to God. Your resilience is a powerful testimony.
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* God promises you ultimate rest (v. 7): When your body aches and the routine feels relentless, remember that this weariness is not your final destination. God explicitly promises a deep, supernatural, and everlasting rest to those who rely on Him.

* God establishes your true worth (v. 5, 11): Your value is never defined by a license, a paycheck, or how a supervisor treats you. You are deeply worthy in the eyes of the King of Kings. He calls you by name, and He has a purposeful, divine destiny for your life.

* God is glorified in the ordinary (v. 12): You do not need a pulpit to serve God. The backstretch is holy ground. When you care for the horses with integrity, lift up a coworker who is having a rough day, and keep your faith through the exhausting shifts, Jesus is vividly glorified right here in the stables.

We are one body, bound together by love and faith, looking out for one another in the middle of the daily grind. Thank you for your faith. Thank you for your labor. You are God's church in this place.

There is a difference for those who seek God:

Not Copying the World
* Romans 12:2: Do not copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. [1]
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* 1 Peter 2:9: You are a chosen people. You are a royal priest, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. You do this to show others the goodness of God. [1]
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* Philippians 2:15: Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. [1]
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Being Made Uniquely
* Psalm 139:14: Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.
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* Romans 12:4-6: Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We have different gifts according to the grace given to us. [1, 2]
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* Galatians 1:10: Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be Christ's servant

07/30/2026

Laurel Park service tonight:
Pastor Wil Martinez and his church were our guests tonight :

His sister shared the Word of God and she touched on the aspect of carrying your own cross: I saw the Word resonate with our people there. Racetrack life is really challenging, the load carried is sometimes overwhelming but if our eyes are focused on Jesus , our feet will take us where we are focused and thats where we meet Jesus on e on one and its in that moment he lends a helping hand carry the load and if necessary carry you.

““If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭14‬:‭26‬-‭27‬ ‭NIV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/111/luk.14.26-27.NIV

This verse serves as a strict, non-negotiable requirement for anyone who wants to truly follow Jesus.The Immediate ContextThe setting: Jesus was speaking to large crowds traveling with Him. Rather than making His message sound easy to win followers, He turned to them to explain the extreme cost of true commitment.The comparison: It directly follows verse 26, where Jesus demands that your loyalty to Him must dwarf your love for your father, mother, spouse, children, and siblings.The warning: Jesus immediately follows verse 27 with two famous illustrations—a man building a tower who fails to count the cost, and a king evaluating a battle strategy. Both emphasize that starting to follow Him without expecting sacrifice leads to ruin.Key Takeaways from This VerseAn absolute condition: The phrase "cannot be My disciple" is definitive. Jesus leaves no middle ground; you cannot separate saving faith from sacrificial discipleship.Active carrying: To "bear" or "carry" implies a continuous, daily action of choosing God's will over your own comfort and safety.Total submission: In the Roman world, a person bearing a cross had already lost their trial, given up their rights, and accepted their death. Jesus uses this image to show that discipleship requires total submission to His authority.

07/23/2026

Laurel Park service :
Thank you Jose , Manny and Carlos for filling for me tonight, God bless everyone seeking the Lord even on a racetrack🙏❤️

07/15/2026

Laurel Park service tonight:

Philippians
:1-9
“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 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. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

07/09/2026

Laurel Park service: Our heartfelt thanks go to Carlos, Bert, and Jose for their remarkable service this evening. Carlos excelled in delivering the WORD. We are also deeply grateful to “Love Wins” for their kindness in providing pantry supplies that bring blessings to many at Laurel Park. God bless our faithful community that comes together every Wednesday evening for dinner and God's Word.
Irma and the other ladies did an amazing job with preparing dinner for everyone tonight🙏👏❤️