Bay Area Family Gathering: April 28, 6:30pm in Worship Center. We are so excited to come together for our annual Bay Area Family Gathering. This gathering is a critical point in the life of Bay Area each year where we spend time talking about vision and direction for the coming days and months. Childcare will be available from birth to 2nd grade. We will also vote on the 2019-2020 budget.
First Monday Prayer Meeting: May 6, at Noon, in the Equip Conference Room, on the second floor of the Preschool Building.
LivingWater 101: Sunday at 9:30am in the Equip Conference Room, led by Stacy Hale. For more information go to www.bayarea.church/LW101.
Midweek Fall 2019: Wednesday, from 6:30-8:00pm. Register for Midweek on our website at bayarea.church/midweek.
New City Catechism: We’re posting one question and answer, with commentary by one of our pastors or leaders, each week for 2019. Our hope is that you will take the time each week to memorize these questions and answers in an effort to strengthen your biblical knowledge and to “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15). To follow along with us visit www.bayarea.church/qna.
Israel Less Strenuous Tour: Register to attend the Israel trip December 1-12, 2019 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. Same teaching, most of the same sites, and same rich experience with God. You will study the Biblical Text in context and it will change you. Register at https://legacymilestones.com/event/2019-israel-study-tour/.
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.
MISSION
First Saturday Serve: In cooperation with the 4B Disaster Response Network, the next First Saturday Serve is coming up on May 4. Consider joining other area churches as we assist families still dealing with the destruction of Hurricane Harvey over 19 months ago. For more info and to register to volunteer, go to: www.4bresponse.org.
Middle East Mission Trips: There are still a few spots on mission teams headed to the Middle East this summer. If you are available June 9-21 or August 25-Sept 5, please contact John Eckeberger for more details: john.eckeberger@bayarea.church or (281) 332-2133.
Boston Family Mission Trip: Our first-ever Family Mission Trip to Boston is scheduled for July 6-13. We will be serving with our church partner in Belmont, a suburb of Boston. Among other activities, we will host a Basketball Camp for children in the community as an introduction to the church. For more info please contact John Eckeberger at john.eckeberger@bayarea.church or (281) 332-2133.
SENIOR ADULTS
Senior Connection: Thursday, May 2, at 10:30am, in the Student Center Café. Potluck luncheon for our Senior Adults who are 55 years and older. Senior Connection meets every first and third Thursday of the month for devotionals, fellowship, and activities.
Annual Senior Adult Luncheon: Sunday, May 5. The Deacons will serve a complimentary lunch to all senior adults 55 years or older following the 11:00am service, in the Fellowship Hall.
STUDENTS
Student Midweek: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm in the Student Center.
Student Ministry summer trips: The High School mission trip to Boston is now FULL. Registration for Student Life Camp and the Junior High mission trip to Galveston is ongoing at www.bayarea.church/events. Details and sign-up information can be found by clicking on the box for each individual trip. Space is very limited and all requirements must be met in order for registration to be complete. Please contact the Student Ministry office if you have questions.
KIDMIN
VBS 2019: “IN THE WILD” – Registration is OPEN for Kids! You may register your child – Entering Kindergarten (August ’19) through completed 6th grade (18-19 school year) here: https://bayarea.church/vbs. We also provide VBS for kids – Babies through 4 years – if parents are serving.
Volunteer to SERVE at VBS! As of 4/16/19 we have 160 VBS team members registered to serve and our goal is 225! 7th Grade Students through Adults may register online. All the details can be found at https://bayarea.church/vbs. Save the date for our Friday, April 26 “VBS All Staff Meeting.” This important time of connection and training will take place in the Kids Theater from 7:00-9:00pm.
Milestone 1: Family Dedication Seminar: Sunday, April 28, 11am; Equip Conference Room. Ceremony: Sunday, May 12 during both services. Understanding your role as the primary faith trainer for your family. This is a (required) seminar and a ceremony that normally occurs for parents who have children between birth and one year of age. Online registration for both of these events is open now. https://bayarea.church/events/
Champion’s Club Buddies needed!: Would you make a Sunday morning commitment to serve a child needing one on one attention? Buddies are needed immediately to assist children who are mainstreamed in a classroom or kid’s worship service. Your support at 9:30 or 11:00 would be extremely valuable. Please contact cherie.niscavits@bayarea.church to make a difference in a child’s life.
WORSHIP
Bay Area Worship Live – “Great I Am” CD is available for purchase at the Legacy Resource Center. Digital copies available online at iTunes and other online distributors.
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 April 21 – April 27. 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 Hutchinson at 606-922-1989, or Wayne Jermstad at 281-316-1709.