Bay Area Family Gathering: Sunday at 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. May 1 is the last night for Midweek.
3rd Annual Block Party: Friday, June 28, 6:00-9:00pm. This year there will be 4 food trucks, an Exotic Petting Zoo, bounce houses, face painters, volleyball, spike ball, gaga ball, and more games. Come fellowship and have FUN.
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 Life Summer Camp: June 17-21 at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX. Camp is an awesome opportunity for students to get five days of worship, teaching, Bible Study, and fun! Cost is $319 if registered by May 20, $359 after that date. Details and sign-up information can be found at www.bayarea.church/events, click on the Student Life Camp box. Space is 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
CHAMPION’S CLUB – Interest Meeting: Our classrooms are equipped. Now, we need to flesh out our team of dedicated Leaders to minister to Kids needing one-on-one attention. If you want more information regarding Champion’s Club, join us on Wednesday, May 1; 6:30-8pm in the Kids Theater. Your children may join in on KidsLife activities that evening (birth – 6th grade). Make a reservation by April 29, for yourself and your kids by emailing: kidmin@bayarea.church.
Milestone 1: Family Dedication CelebrationThis special event will take place on Sunday, May 12 at the 9:30 and 11am Services. If you have attended our required MS1 Seminar, you are welcome to participate in this celebration. Please email Christina Garner – kidmin@bayarea.church no later than Monday, May 6 to register your family.
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 4/23/19 we have 163 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.
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 28 – May 4. Please call the deacon of the week if you have a ministry need. This week please contact Keith Kennedy at 281-534-3484, Mike Lazzaroni at 225-241-9625, Brian McCabe at 281-704-5875, Chad Morrison at 832-330-7793, or Edward Nwankwo at 214-417-3850.