The Weekly Announcements 8/1/2021

by | Jul 29, 2021 | Church Wide, the Weekly

New Service Times!  TWO Service format on Sunday mornings. The new service times are 9:30am and 11am. Lifegroups will meet at 9:30 and 11am. We will continue to have in-person and online services. Masks are optional.

We will be offering in-person Baptism & Life in Christ Class on Wednesday, September 22 at 6:30pm. Our next scheduled baptism will be on Sunday, September 26. You can sign up for either of these at www.bayarea.church/baptism.

Israel Less Strenuous Tour: Register to attend the Israel trip, Nov 28-Dec 9, 2021 that is designed to be “less strenuous.” The vision is to invest in our spiritual mothers and fathers and other pilgrims who have always wanted to go but did not want the difficult hikes. Enjoy the same teaching, most of the same sites, and the same rich experience with God. You will study the Biblical Text in context, and it will change you. 

RESOURCE PAGE: Visit www.bayarea.church/live to access our live service, past messages, and resources for kids, students, and adults. 

ServeLink: The TOP FOUR ways we’re asking you to serve on Sunday mornings: Kids, Students, Connections, and Tech Arts. To find out more about how you can serve in one of these areas you can go to www.bayarea.church/go, or download the Bay Area Church app and click serve.

CONNECT with BAY AREA WOMEN’S MINISTRY by joining our Bay Area Women’s Ministry Facebook Page. There you’ll find spiritual inspiration from morning prayer & Scripture reflection, online videos for women’s bible study Framed in Joy, She Prays guest blog posts, The Friday Five, and Weekend Warrior – a time where we ask all ladies to pray for needs. Join the community with us today!

KIDMIN

Joining the KidMin Team! KidMin (Ministry to Kids and Families) offers a vibrant Sunday morning program for Birth-5th grade Kids. In order to function successfully, grow and thrive, we MUST have additional Team Members! Here is a look at our plans for the upcoming year, beginning Aug 15.

FOR PRESCHOOL KIDS:

  • Birth – Older Toddlers Classes will be offered @ 9:30am & 11am – in Young Preschool, Section A.
  • Older Preschool, 2 years (by 9/1/21) through 4 years (or 5, but NOT entering Kindergarten) will be in H building. We MUST expand to A & B classes per age group at 9:30am & 11am. 

Expectation for Preschool Leaders: KidMin Staff will prepare Resources that are utilized in the Classroom. 

KidMin Leaders will: Prepare their hearts and study the provided lesson to lead well 

Build friendships with the children you lead

Connect with parents/grandparents as you encourage them to carry on the teaching of the day at home (we provide “take home” resources)

FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS: (Kindergarten – 5th Grades): PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF NEW SCHEDULE FOR KINDERGARTEN – FIFTH GRADE KIDS, BEGINNING AUG 15, 2021.

 In our NEW 2021-2022 year – (beginning 8/15/21) ELEMENTARY KIDS MAY STAY 2 HOURS IN KIDMIN. Parents may choose whether kids stay both hours or attend one hour only. 

  • “252 Kids” (Large Group – includes Worship, Bible Lesson and other elements) will be offered at 9:30am in the Kids Theater.
  • Elementary Small Groups will be offered at 11am in the “C” Building.

Expectation for Elementary Leaders: KidMin Staff will prepare Resources that are utilized during Small Groups.

KidMin Leaders will: Prepare their hearts and study provided lesson plans (9:30 or 11) to lead well;

Build friendships with the children you lead (know their names/interests, etc.) and connect with their families

FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Champion’s Club is offered @ 9:30 and 11. We have 2 specialized classrooms to provide a safe and nurturing environment so that kids can learn about God’s love for them in their own unique way. Some children may be mainstreamed in “252 Kids” with a Buddy to partner with them. It’s imperative that we gain additional team members to meet the growing needs of this group. Training is available.

Please consider partnering with us to provide awesome classes for kids – to build relationships and grow in the knowledge of God’s love and perfect plan for their lives. To begin the application process, go to this link https://bayarea.church/go (select “Serve in KidMin”).  A KidMin team member will contact you with more information.

WORSHIP

For more information: Visit us at www.bayarea.church/worshipministry or like us on Facebook – Bay Area Worship Ministry. 

DEACONS 

Deacons of the Week for Aug 1 – Aug 7, 2021. Please call the deacon of the week if you have a ministry need. This week please contact Craig Gregory at 281-648-4413, Don Hamilton at 281-486-1895, Tim Hinson at 281-639-4410, Chris Hutchison at 606-922-1989 or Wayne Jermstad at 281-316-1709.