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keeping you up to date with what's going on at Bay AreaTHE WEEKLY WEEK OF 8-20-2023
THE WEEKLY WEEK OF 8-20-2023
Legacy Coalition Grandparent Summit:
Thank you for investing in the amazing movement of intentional Christian grandparents. Year after year, the Legacy Grandparents Summit has been an eye-opening, purpose-defining, and trajectory-changing event for grandparents around the world. Christian grandparents are coming to understand how incredibly influential they are. They are learning how their spiritual investments are now impacting future generations in their family. They are embracing a grand new purpose to be living examples of God’s faithfulness for their grandchildren. They are seeing they’re part of a global movement to turn the hearts of the youngest generations to Christ. Join Us October 21, 9-4:30pm in the Equip Room. Lunch will be provided. Here is the link to register
https://legacycoalition.brushfire.com/simulcast/553741; The cost is $49.00 per person until Sept 12 when it goes up to $59, so register early.
Celebrate Recovery:
IS CELEBRATE RECOVERY FOR ME OR SOMEONE I KNOW? We all deal with life’s hurts and challenges by living in this broken world. Celebrate Recovery is a beautiful community of strugglers working to get honest about our pain, brokenness, and the negative ways we may see ourselves, God, and others. CR uses a biblically based and balanced approach to help bring sustainable recovery, healing, and restoration to our lives. If you would like to know more about the Celebrate Recovery community please email CR@bayarea.church.unity. CR meets every Tuesday from 6:30-9.
Israel Experience: Do you want to experience walking in the footsteps of Jesus? If so, sign up for the less-strenuous Israel trip bayarea.church/events, which Pastor Brian will lead in November 2023. This is an amazing experience that is truly a life investment and will give you new eyes for Biblical text.
Women’s Retreat: Ladies mark your calendar for September 22nd and 23rd. This is going to be a girl’s weekend you don’t want to miss. Bring all your friends! Everyone is invited! Erica Wiggenhorn is an award-winning author and founder of Every Life Ministries. She serves on the writing team of Proverbs 31 Ministries. You are going to love her and the message of hope she is bringing! Letting God Be Enough is the retreat theme. Who is going to join us?
The next in-person Baptism & Life in Christ Class will be on Sunday, September 3rd at 11:00 am in the Equip Room. Our next scheduled baptism will be on Sunday, September 10th. You can sign up for either of these at www.bayarea.church/baptism.
Meet Bay Area Class: Interested in learning more about Bay Area Church and what it means to be a member? Join us in person for our Welcome Bay Area Class, Sunday, September 17th. Register now to attend at www.bayarea.church/events.
Students: Student Ministry will kick off Midweek for the fall semester with food, games, and square dancing on Wednesday, August 23, 6:30-8:00 pm. Whether your student thinks they can dance or not, this will certainly prove to be a fun time together. We hope to see everyone there!
SENIOR CONNECTION: Next meeting August 17th.
KIDMIN
Promotion Sunday is coming August 20th and your child will be moving classes! Please make sure to review check-in tags for room assignments.
Our Kids Ministry is thriving and looking for volunteers! Whether you’re leading discussion, playing a game, serving a snack, or singing on stage you will be helping to plant seeds of the gospel in the hearts and minds of our children! For more information please email Whitney.Kocher@Bayarea.church
Be sure to follow us on social media for the latest KidMin News and parent resources! Facebook: www.facebook.com/bayareakidmin
Instagram: @bayareakidmin.
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 August 20-August 26. Please call the deacon of the week if you have a ministry need. This week please contact
Scott Reichel at (713) 906-7934, Rich Rose at (281) 839-8050,
Steve Saubert at (713) 726-6765, Wayne Smith at (281) 773-5284
Ben Stringer at (832) 919-9562.
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.
Pastor’s Update
Issues We Face: Sexual Abuse
Dear Church, Good morning. This Sunday we will continue our series, "Issues We Face" as we discuss the issue of sexual abuse. Unfortunately this issue is scarring to many and likely impacts all of us, either directly or indirectly. Did you know 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6...
Issues We Face: Pornography
Dear Bay Area Family, I am excited to gather this Sunday to worship our Lord Jesus. He is the One who came to set the captives free. To that end, we will continue our series "Issues We Face," as we discuss the issue of pornography. In preparation for the sermon I...