LETTER FROM THE LEAD “Call it what?”, I responded to Josh Shirlen, giving him my “I’m not sure about this” look (which most staff can mimic). Call it “The Best Summer Ever” shot back our Gathering Team Leader and creative extraordinaire. Thus the birth of our summer theme last year, and this year, and perhaps for several years to come. Why “Best Summer Ever”? Simple. Too many of us take the summer off in our walk with Jesus. We tend to get a bit spiritually slothful. Perhaps less regular in our prayer time, sleeping in on Sundays, taking a pass on connecting in community, out of sync with Bible reflection, choosing to be served instead of serving…you get it. As always, following Jesus means going against the desires of the flesh. We do that by being moment-by-moment filled with God’s Spirit, experiencing His control and supernatural power to do the things that glorify Him. And we do that by practicing spiritual disciplines. This week our Executive Pastor, Ed Kelley, challenged the staff about our
own spiritual disciplines. A timely and others. Studying begins with reading reminder for anyone serious about and meditation. One of my axioms is “a having the best summer ever. chapter a day for the rest of your life.” Commit to reading and reflecting on one Donald Whitney, in Spiritual chapter of the Bible every day. It’s a key to Disciplines for the Christian Life, writes, the Best Summer (Life) Ever. Go to www. “The Spiritual Disciplines are those project345.com for a great reading plan. personal and corporate disciplines that promote spiritual growth and Fellowship. Fellowship is engaging in lead to the Best Summer Ever” (italics common activities of worship, study, added by me). He continues, “The prayer, celebration, and service with Spiritual Disciplines are the God-given other disciples of Jesus. Don’t take the means we are to use in the Spirit-filled summer off when it comes to connecting pursuit of Godliness.” I like it. God- in community. We are here to help you get given means…Spirit-filled pursuit. connected all year round! Standing on the shoulders of Dallas Willard, here’s my counsel for the Best Summer Ever. Engage in these 5 things:
Service. Service is engaging our goods and strength in the active promotion of the good of others and the causes of God in our world. At Bay Area, we want to serve like Jesus. As far as I know, Jesus didn’t Worship. Worship is when we dwell take the summer off from serving others. upon and express the greatness, beauty, and goodness of God. Seek to Worship, Prayer, God’s Word, Fellowship, practice worship daily and make our Service…all part of the Spirit-filled pursuit weekly gatherings a higher priority of Christ-likeness and the Best Summer than sleep, the beach, golf, fishing, Ever. yard work, etc. And that’s the story behind the Best Prayer. Prayer is talking with God Summer Ever at BACC. The only question about what we’re thinking and is, “Will 2014 be the Best Summer Ever for doing; it is co-laboring with God to you?” accomplish the good purposes of His kingdom. Though prayer is to be as From here to the nations, natural and regular as breathing, that doesn’t become our experience without daily time set aside to pray. Don’t take the summer off in the area of prayer. Greg St. Cyr Lead Pastor God’s Word. Studying the Bible enables us to be “in sync” with reality in a way that is good for us
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ELDERS John Battan Dennis Brady Tom Dalpini Tim Dotson Peter Godfrey Tim Grossman Rich Heath Roger Ishii Brian Mallare David McPeak Bill Smith Greg St. Cyr John Taylor J Upton
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BAY AREA LEADERSHIP Brent Squires, Student Ministry Pastor – brent.squires@bayareacc.org Brian Hopper, Missional Community Pastor – brian.hopper@bayareacc.org Casely Essamuah, Global Missions Pastor – casely.essamuah@bayareacc.org Ed Kelley, Executive Pastor – ed.kelley@bayareacc.org Gail Wiles, Children’s Ministry Director – gail.wiles@bayareacc.org Greg St. Cyr, Lead Pastor – greg.stcyr@bayareacc.org Janet Graves, Women’s Ministry Director – janet.graves@bayareacc.org Jocelyn Rimbey, Connecting Director – jocelyn.rimbey@bayareacc.org Josh Shirlen, Gathering Team Leader – josh.shirlen@bayareacc.org Leanne Lane, Care Network Director – leanne.lane@bayareacc.org Lynn Dutton, Financial Administrator – lynn.dutton@bayareacc.org Micah Pringle, Worship Leader – micah.pringle@bayareacc.org Pat Linnell, Teaching Pastor – pat.linnell@bayareacc.org Ron Dutton, Operations Director – ron.dutton@bayareacc.org Tres Cozad, Technical Director – tres.cozad@bayareacc.org
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MICAH’S MIX A theme I cling to in my life is “Adventure.” So since it’s summer and the perfect time to go outside and have an adventure or two, the musical selections are all the soundtracks to the adventures that my wife and I share together. Hope you enjoy them! by: Micah Pringle (BACC Worship Leader)
The Oh Hellos “Through The Deep, Dark Valley” This album is a neo-folk album that will just plain take you places. From catchy songs that’ll make you tap your toe, to a song that’s a warning against the type of woman in Proverbs 5 with lyrics like “She’ll eat you alive”, this album has depth and beauty. It’s been a favorite of mine for a while now.
Rivers & Robots “Take Everything” If you enjoy atmospheric music (or that “wall of sound” type of music) then you’ll enjoy this band. They pair lush, beautiful arrangements with truth-packed lyrics. When you’re on a roadtrip and you’ve moved past the phase where you play really up-beat music and move into a more relaxed “chill” mode, this is the band you should listen to.
Loud Harp “Loud Harp” This album is a good balance between the other two I’ve already mentioned. There are ethereal songs and songs with a straightforward beat. But in both cases, the songs breathe, move, and transport you through the album beautifully.
BOOK: MASTER LIFE AUTHOR: AVERY T. WILLIS JR. If it is true that the Christian life is about being a disciple and ultimately a disciplemaker, then this book is a BLUEPRINT for being and making such people. It is divided into four parts: The Disciple’s Cross, The Disciple’s Personality, The Disciple’s Victory, and the Disciple’s Mission. If I had just one book to give to someone that would give them both philosophy and practical methodology on living the Christian life...this is that book. Topics from “Mastering Your Emotions” to “Defining Your Life Purpose”, from “Righting Wronged Relationships” to “Witnessing Through Relationships,” this book is all inclusive and is very
well written. Mr. Willis was the vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board, supervising 4,200 missionaries in 130 countries. He is well traveled and has boiled down his experience on what makes a disciple into a single volume. You know, many people talk about their faith in nebulous terms, lacking often any kind of spiritual discipline and rhythm. This almost always leads to some sort of major league brokenness. Mr. Willis argues that instead of always being on the reactive side of life, we as disciples should proactively instill in our
lives a succinct set of spiritual disciplines that will, in fact, drive us to be more Christ-like in EVERY area of our life. Too often, he posits we concentrate on our brokenness and need, which is fine, but there comes a point when we need to focus about what we’re going to give to the Kingdom (add) rather than what we’re going to take from the Kingdom. MasterLife: Developing a Rich, Personal Relationship with the Master. If you pick it up and give it your attention, it’ll drive you to change and change dramatically. - Ed Kelley Executive Pastor
CHURCH PLANTING by Gracie Fairfax
“Making passionate, maturing followers of Christ from here to the nations.” This is Bay Area’s mission. One of the ways Bay Area seeks to accomplish this mission is through partnering with the Sent Network. The Sent Network’s mission is to “equip church planters and leaders to reproduce gospel-centered disciples, churches, and planting networks to advance God’s kingdom.” They accomplish this through reaching out to neighborhoods, subcultures, and cities. Headed up by Executive Director, Mark McGeever, along with a board and leadership team, the network serves as a support system for church planters. This is a place where no one walks alone. Each church planter receives a mentor coach to help walk them through the process. Additionally, there are monthly collectives where leaders from each church plant come together to pray for their challenges and encourage each other. In the future, the Sent Network may start up in another region, however, they are trying to stay regionally connected. This in order to encourage church planters through monthly collectives and one-on-one coaching. “That’s probably one of the significant things that we offer that really helps them not be alone, troubleshoot, improve, and keep growing,” said Mark McGeever. The Sent Network operates by building from the ground up. Every church plant begins with key leadership, starts to enter into the community, and then from there produces a community that becomes the church. They understand that the church is made up of people with their own unique stories – the church is not simply a building. “It’s almost like a bottom up, grassroot versus a big splash, top down (approach to church planting),” McGeever said. In the past, the Sent Network has planted churches
in Annapolis, Crofton, Silver Spring, New York City, and Richmond. The network is continuing to grow throughout the Northeast, currently evaluating nine potential church planters. They will assess them in order to determine whether or not they will end up being a church planter. Currently these nine church plants are simply visions. However, most of these potentials, McGeever says, will go on to plant churches. One potential planter has a heart to reach Ethiopians in the Silver Spring area. There is a subculture of about 400,000 Ethiopians in that area --- one of the highest populations in America. Sent strives to be culturally adaptive, creating churches with the same fundamental values, but realizing that neighborhood, city, or subculture is unique. Sent realizes the need for culturally relevant churches and cloning one model is not the most effective way to plant churches. Other cities where people have a heart to plant churches include Baltimore, Philadelphia, D.C. and various locations throughout Anne Arundel County, as well as others that are to be determined. “I’m excited about the leaders – their commitment, their lead planters, their teams…there are so many lives being transformed – so many people meeting Jesus through the initiatives of these church plants,” McGeever said. Recently, the network has begun adopting existing churches into their network that have a heart to be church planting churches. Grace Church in Philadelphia has teamed up with the Sent Network, as well as Trinity Church, north of Baltimore. As the Sent Network continues to reach out to plant and partner with churches throughout the Northeast, please join us in praying for the Sent Network – both for the wisdom of the Sent Network leadership, as well as for those who are being called into church planting themselves.
Whether you are relatively new to BACC or have been coming here for a while, hopefully you’ve heard about our Missional Communities. Although the fact that you’ve heard of them doesn’t necessarily mean that you know what a Missional Community is….and why we are so determined to help everyone be in one. At Bay Area, we believe that spiritual growth and impact happen best in community. God didn’t design us to live in isolation or to walk in our faith alone. He created us to grow in Him through being in relationships with others who are also focused on Jesus. Rather than simply being in community for community’s sake, our desire is to be in the type of community that fosters spiritual growth and enables us to become more like Christ. Missional Communities are that type of community. Missional Communities (MC’s) are our primary environment for adult discipleship. What differentiates an MC from other types of community is the intentionality to grow spiritually in a holistic manner. In other words, these are the places where we are encouraged to grow in all aspects of our faith.
where we love one another through mutual commitment and care while also growing in our knowledge and practice of the Word. And lastly, an OUTward focus where we love our neighbors by going beyond our own community to serve and share the Gospel with those who are near to us, but far from Jesus. Around here, we simply refer to this as UP, IN, OUT and we remember it by thinking of a triangle (…elementary but memorable). It is in these contexts that we see Jesus growing us as a body. Every day of the week, in almost every section of town, there are a group of folks who call BACC their home who are gathering as extended family, to love God back, love each other, and love their neighbors. And by doing that, the Lord is helping us to become passionate, maturing followers of Jesus from here to the nations. Because of this, we desire for everyone to be in an MC. So, if you are not currently in an MC and are ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey, we invite you to join one. We have over 40 groups, with new ones starting all the time. Come be part of what Jesus is doing in our MC’s.
So what exactly is a Missional Community? An MC has two basic components to it. First, it is a community. Community means that we have a common union together, namely Jesus. Through Christ, we are connected together as His body. Secondly, as the community of Jesus, we are sent ones - those who have been commissioned to go to the world and make disciples. This means our community is to be missional. Being missional simply means we are on mission with Jesus to reach the world. So a simple definition of an MC is a community of people who are on mission together. What does this actually mean and what do they do? We say a missional community is:
“A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WHO LIVE AS EXTENDED FAMILY THAT LOVES G O D BACK, LOVE S EACH OT HER, AND LOVE S T HEIR NEIG HBO RS.” Extended family describes the nature of our relationships together. It describes the community aspect of who we are. It speaks to the interconnectedness and interdependence of our relationships as God’s people. It is best illustrated by thinking of a large family’s Thanksgiving dinner where all of the extended family is present and together. We see this in Acts 16 with Lydia or Acts 10 with Cornelius, who both invited all of their extended family to hear the gospel. We believe this “extended family” should have three focuses - an UPward focus where we love God back through faithful obedience, worship, and prayer. An INward focus
SPOTLIGHT
ON MISSIONAL COMMUNITY By: Brian Hopper
TO FIND OUT MORE INFO, YOU CAN DO ONE OF SEVERAL THINGS: • On a Sunday, go to the Connect kiosk in the lobby to talk to our Connect team. They can answer questions and provide you with more information. • Go to the website to read about MC’s and fill out the connecting form (www.bayareacc.org/missionalcommunities) • Attend one of the summer MC Taster events - which connect you with others who are looking to get into an MC and help you experience a “taste” of what an MC does. Our next events are July 13 and August 10.
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brent squires By Meredith Thompson
God does not waste anything B
rent Squires learned that truth at the young age of five when his older brother contracted a devastating illness that rendered him physically and mentally disabled. Bay Area Community Church’s Student Ministry Pastor explained that it was through his brother’s sickness that his mother and father accepted Christ. “Not only my parents, but myself and my sister too,” he added. “My father eventually went on to plant a church, and that was all linked back to that one family tragedy.” Brent grew up in the southern Prince George’s County town of Clinton, and met his wife Patti at Liberty University while studying sports administration with the goal of one day working in the NFL. That dream became a reality when he signed on with the Washington Redskins, first as part of the stadium project team while FedExField was under construction, then as manager of the league’s largest-capacity venue’s executive suites and club seating. During his eight seasons in Landover, Brent enjoyed volunteering with students at his father’s church, Upper Room Fellowship Church. When he felt God nudging him toward making that a fulltime commitment, he left the Redskins and became the Upper Room Fellowship Church’s student ministry pastor. Five years later, his father passed away, and Brent was asked to shepherd the congregation as lead pastor. “That was a good experience, a learning, faith-building experience,” he reflected. “I did that for three years, but I really still felt a burning desire to work with students … so I spent some time praying and seeking God, asking for direction.” That direction led the ‘Skins fan north into Steelers territory, where he oversaw the student ministry at a 2,500-member Pittsburgh church for four years before returning with his family to Maryland. Brent and Patti had always talked about raising their family near Annapolis, and when he saw an ad for a student ministry pastor at a church he had visited years before at Annapolis High School, he polished his resume.
“I wrote Greg a letter, sent my resume, they brought me in for an interview, and they hired me,” he recalled. “That was the summer of 2010.” Today, Brent oversees all of Bay Area’s Student Ministry (BASM) . In addition, he works with the children’s ministry and young adults with the goal of creating an environment for children to transition seamlessly from elementary through high school and beyond. Every day, Brent helps students build foundations in their faith through connecting them with adult mentors, as well as discover Biblical truths they can use to navigate the busyness of the teen life that is so often jam-packed with sports, school, relationships, family, work and, when there’s time, church. “Our purpose statement is ‘To help students develop such a passion for Jesus and compassion for others that they don’t graduate from their faith when they graduate from our ministry,’” Brent highlighted. “My greatest dream is for students to really have a love for Jesus and a heart to serve and reach others, so that after they walk across that stage and get that diploma, they don’t leave their faith behind – what they’ve learned and experienced while they’re at BASM is ingrained in them enough that they’re still living it out into their early and mid 20’s and beyond.” He defines success not in numbers but in the way students have taken ownership of the ministry. This is seen through high school students who serve as assistant community group leaders for the middle school ministry, the Student Action Leadership Team (SALT) made up of student leaders who partner with BASM to empower students, and the BASM graduates who have returned as interns to help grow the ministry. Brent added he loves seeing things come “full-circle” in the students who are now interns, as they are
being mentored, learning and giving back to their younger peers. He admitted, though, leading the student ministry does not come without challenges. “[It’s tough] finding enough godly adults who are willing and able to disciple kids. We have a couple hundred kids that show up each week in our ministry … hungry to be discipled and mentored, but there’s not a lot of adults to make that happen,” he illustrated. “Some of our discipleship groups – we call them community groups – have as many as 20 kids with one adult, and that’s a big ratio. There’s not much chance one adult can get to know 20 students.” For Brent and his wife and kids, dedication to BASM is a family affair. His bride of 22 years serves as a sixthgrade girls’ leader, and his oldest son Paul, a rising sophomore in high school, assists with the middle school gatherings. Rising freshman Tim and rising seventh grader Lauren are also involved in the student ministry. When the avid runner isn’t discipling teens at 884 Chesterfield Road, he coaches cross country at Broadneck High School and cheers Paul on in the sport, supports Tim’s budding football career from the sidelines, and watches Lauren pursue her love of dance. Brent added he also loves hanging out at Starbucks talking to people. Oh, and of course, rooting for the Burgundy and Gold. “I just love Bay Area!” he emphasized. “I think Bay Area is in a really sweet spot right now, and it’s exciting to see what God is doing not just with the growth of the church, but with the new building being built and all of the ministry opportunities available.”
Constants by Gracie Fairfax
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he joy of her smile could light up anyone’s day. Olivia Constants, daughter of Bay Area members, Steve and Dorothy Constants, and sister of Chloe Constants, passed away in a tragic sailing accident on June 23, 2011. She was 14 at the time and had just finished her freshman year at Broadneck High School. Previously, she attended Annapolis Area Christian School. Her death came as a devastating shock to the community and many, even those who did not know her, were touched by her testimony. She loved playing soccer, skiing, eating out, taking pictures, and playing with animals. While she was a normal teenager, she lived her life with an incredible spirit of joy. She was the kind of friend you could always count on for a hug, a kind word, or her infectious laughter when you needed it most. Steve and Dorothy used this tragedy to continue to spread Olivia’s joy through establishing the Olivia Constants Foundation. This serves as a way to honor Olivia and create a legacy for her.
The mission of the foundation is to “do all the good we can, for whomever we can, in the spirit of Olivia”. The foundation is guided by the belief that the qualities Olivia exhibited – her sweet disposition, her kindness, and her love for others – can be used to help others. The foundation strives to share that gift with others, in her name. This is accomplished through organizations and community outreach programs that reflect the spirit of Olivia, as well as assisting those in need with financial grants. As an organization, they seek to “support and encourage individuals and organizations in their efforts to enhance the positive quality of individual, family, and community life.” “In the beginning, I had a hard time believing and understanding (why
this happened), but as time goes by I’m seeing how God is using Olivia’s death and life to impact people,” Dorothy said. Steve and Dorothy found great comfort in Jeremiah 29:11, which says, “For I know the plans I have for you’, declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” The Constants find hope in the fact that they will see Olivia in heaven someday. Despite the storms they have gone through in life, they have faith in God’s plan. “God had plans and He still does,” Steve said. One of the primary ways they are living out God’s plan is through the organization, especially through their antibullying efforts. In an effort to involve students in raising awareness, the Constants started the “Anti- Bullying Through The Arts” program. This program allowed students to draw artwork that portrayed the negative impact bullying has had on them. Students were given cash awards for their artwork, which the Constants then matched with a donation to a charity of their choice. This enabled them to pay it forward to help others. The program serves to help children cope with bullying and to let them know that there are people who care. The students had the opportunity to share their artwork with the board of education. They also created posters out of the artwork to distribute throughout the school.
her joy to know that Olivia is not forgotten. There was an outpouring of kind letters and notes at the viewing and on Facebook from friends and classmates about what a joy Olivia was to know. She was someone who was always cheerful and loved on people. “We saw how she really understood what Jesus was about -and it was about love,” Dorothy said. Olivia’s organization and legacy serve as a way to help the community. By the success of it, her family has seen God’s blessing. The organization is about remembering Olivia, but also continuing her legacy of loving our neighbors. While it has been about three years since the accident, this year is especially difficult for Olivia’s parents. “It’s the year that Olivia would have graduated,” Dorothy said, “and [there are] kids who still remember her – it’s just kind of hard for us.” The Constants have had the opportunity to use their experiences to encourage others dealing with difficulties. “We go through ups and downs – and (God is) always there,” Dorothy said. “We’ve had the opportunity to help other parents who have had difficulties – whether it was the death of their child (or another difficulty). We’ve been able to listen to them or recommend books that were helpful to us. We’re always open (to God’s plan).”
The Constants also sell stickers and wristbands on the foundation’s website to serve as a reminder for Olivia. Shortly following her death, a group of people came forward and created a pink burgee sticker with Olivia’s name on it – pink being her favorite color. Sometimes when Dorothy is driving and not having a good day, she sees Olivia’s stickers and it brings
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God had plans and He still does - Steve Constants
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By Brent Squires
What if the primary mission of the church is not to help the family, and the number one priority of the family is not to go to church? What if they are both designed to work together to teach a young generation of children and students just exactly who God is? Two combined influences (the church and the family) can make a greater impact than two influences working independently of each other. At Bay Area Community Church, our Children’s and Student Ministries share a five-part strategy that combines two great influences - the church and family - in pointing children and students towards Christ. Our five-part strategy is designed to: Engage parents and church leaders in an integrated strategy that has the same end in mind – kids having passion for Jesus and compassion for others Synchronize both the church and the family around clear, biblical truth Encourage parents to actively participate in the spiritual formation of their own children Elevate community to the point where every child is connected to a caring, godly adult leader and consistent peer group Create consistent opportunities for children and students to experience personal ministry Our goal in Children’s and Student Ministry is to partner with parents to be another spiritual voice in the life of their child. Children and students need two things in order to grow in their faith: (1) A Person; and (2) A Place. The person is who we call their Community Group Leader (CGL). The CGL is someone who chooses to invest in the lives of a few in order to encourage authentic faith and build relationships. The place is an environment that gives each child a sense of security and the feeling that it is their space, a place to belong. Children and students need to feel secure to open up. It also helps with the development of relationships among their peers and with their leader. During all of our major gathering environments, we attempt to point all children and students toward Christ regardless of where they are on their faith journey. Everything we do in these environments is intentionally designed to move a child or student who may never have been to church before into being prepared to hear the message of the Gospel, and be
challenged to apply it to his/her life. The environment of our gatherings – from the welcome at the door, music choices, and wording used throughout – is intentionally designed to help us achieve our goal of pointing children and students toward Christ. Community Group Leaders are the heart of our ministries – they are on the very front lines of children and student ministry. Our CGL’s are our most powerful resource in our attempt to partner with parents in pointing children and students toward Christ. CGL’s serve as another voice in the lives of children and students. They are voices of love, encouragement, wisdom, support, and truth. They are voices that echo the hearts of parents. They are voices committed to doing whatever they can to help children and students engage in a vibrant relationship with God and in the story He wants to tell through their lives.
Here are a few testimonies of Community Group Leaders in The Deep Blue and BASM.
Travis McDaniel - 4th & 5th Grade Large Group Leader
Michelle Testa - 9th & 10th Grade Community Group Leader
I got involved in Children’s Ministry because I have always enjoyed working with kids. Once I met Gail and saw her passion and vision (for the ministry), I was hooked.
I got involved in Student Ministry because I really wanted to give back. I discovered that one really grows in their own relationships with God and other Christians by getting involved. I prayed a lot about it and I knew that I wanted to do something My greatest joy in serving in Children’s Ministry is building that involved being around people. The Student Ministry ended relationships with the kids. I love when they ask real ques- up being a great fit. tions about God and then are on the edge of their seats waiting for an answer. (I also love) when you’re gone for one My greatest joy in serving in Student Ministry is definitely the week and they run up to you the next week like they have relationships, but more specifically the small groups. I really not seen you. It is a great feeling knowing how much of an love teaching and and having fellowship with my girls. I find impact you have. that by serving, I grow closer to God. Being able to see yourself grow alongside the teens is such a great thing. To anyone who wants to serve in Children’s or Student Ministry, I say that it is a blessing. If you have never worked with There’s such a great reward in serving with Student Ministry. kids or teens, it can be life changing. You are there to serve You really need to try different aspects of Student Ministry to and minister to them, but so often they teach YOU so much see where you fit in the best. Pray about it and see where God about love and honesty. It is a humbling experience and a leads you. privilege to work with these amazing kids every week.
Dan Russo - 9th & 10th Grade Community Group Leader
Rosa Compton - Preschool Community Group Leader
I got involved with Children’s Ministry for a couple different reasons. (First of all) I loved how much the leaders loved the kids. Every time I picked up my daughter, I noticed how much fun the leaders were having with the children -- laughing and smiling while teaching the kids about Jesus. Nothing is better than that and I wanted so much to be a part of it. I also felt a strong urge to give back. The thought of doing something for Jesus and giving back to the church gave so much to me and just My joy through this ministry has been building strong rela- felt right. I have been so blessed by the Preschool Ministry and tionships with guys and seeing them grow the children. It is something I look forward to continuing in the over the years into God fearing mature years to come. men that hopefully will someday take on the My greatest joy with serving in the preschool is seeing how reins of leaders in much the children love Jesus. They memorize every bible verse t h e i r churches. and song, and still look forward to learning more; it helped me learn as well. I learned that no matter what age you are, it is important to have a relationship with Jesus. Watching these kids come in every Sunday, so excited to learn about the Lord, encourages me to teach my daughter more at home. When i was in middle school, I had a high schooler take me in and spend countless hours with me and help me grow into who I am. This same man is still checking in on me and I can proudly say is my best friend. Seeing how much that meant to me when I was in middle school made me want to start building friendships with the middle school guys at our church.
If you are thinking about getting involved in children’s ministry, do it! It is beneficial to yourself, your family, the church and the children. These kids will impact your heart, mind and spirit. Working in the Children’s Ministry has inspired me to do more than I ever imagined. Taking that first step in faith in serving will open more doors for you to grow in your relationship with Christ and that is the most important relationship of all. The opportunity to serve at Bay Area has brought me so much. I cannot thank the Children’s Ministry enough. I love serving and I encourage anyone to try it!
If you would like to learn more about how to be part of the Childrens or Student Ministry teams, please contact: Gail.Wiles@Bayareacc.org for Children and Brent.Squires@bayareacc.org for Students
a short-term missions experience
We asked Doug Lane, who has served on six short-term mission trips to India, about his experience. This is what he shared. DESCRIBE YOUR MINISTRY IN INDIA. We have the privilege to come alongside Dr. Samuel Dev Raj Perumal and the organization he leads, the International Cultural Bible Ministry (ICBM). God is using ICBM to raise up native Indian pastors to plant churches in the tribal areas of India, away from the big cities. India is made up of over 600 ethnic groups, and Dr. Samuel’s goal is to plant a church in each one! During our visits, we make ourselves available to Dr. Samuel to minister to and encourage the native pastors and their congregations. We fly into the very modern Hyderabad airport, comparable to the nicest U.S. airport, and spend a day in Hyderabad adjusting to the new time zone (10½ hours ahead of Annapolis time), before setting out into the rural areas. The cities are very congested and busy, but once you get outside the city, there are farms, forests and open space, and more than a billion people who need to be introduced to the love of Jesus. ICBM has a foothold in 35 ethnic groups, raising up over 50 pastors who in turn have brought tens of thousands of Indians into a relationship with King Jesus. While in India, we typically have the opportunity to participate in a church dedication (or two), join in a vacation Bible school, spend time in a ICBM run Children’s Home, witness the baptism of some new saints, or all the above. Praise the Lord.
HOW DO YOU THINK YOUR TEAM WAS USED BY GOD? WHAT DID GOD TEACH YOUR TEAM? The primary objective of any short-term mission trip is to glorify God by (1) blessing the people/ministry that you are serving, (2) sharing the experience with those that sent you, and (3) allowing God to grow your (the short-term missionary’s) faith. The teams from Bay Area join into ICBM’s ministry, where God is already working powerfully, and humbly serve where they want us to serve. They really don’t need us to provide the physical labor to construct a church; they have plenty of people willing to do that. Instead, they would rather have us spend time with the native pastors and their flock, encouraging them to continue to grow in their faith and reliance on God, and to share their love for Jesus with their unbelieving neighbors. This usually involves joining in worship in a small village church, sharing a meal of curry chicken and rice, loving on some orphan children, and praying over hardworking Indian farmers, men and women with thick, calloused hands. We encourage every short-term mission team member to build a support team to resource their trip and to pray for them, but to also share in the experience. We bring back tons of pictures, post some on Facebook, and use them to share the stories of how we saw God working in India. When each missionary shares their story with 50-100 friends and family members, the word gets out that God is on the move in India. Short-term mission trips also are meant to grow us, the traveler, pulling us out of our comfort zone, stretching us to trust Him. God shows us He is a global God who loves and pursues the people of India with the same passion and persistence that we enjoy here in the U.S. Most eye-opening to us Americans is the lack of resources and the lack of opportunity that exists in much of rural India, but despite their circumstances,
their joy is contagious. They depend on God and each other to meet their day-to-day needs. So our take-away is thvat they seek and find their joy from their relationship with God, not from material things. What a lesson for all of us.
WHAT ARE YOU ALL DOING WITH THAT EXPERIENCE? It’s hard for me to speak for all those with whom I’ve traveled, but if their experience is anything like mine, it has (1) grown my desire to join in God’s plan to bring the gospel to every tribe and every nation (including all 600+ ethnic groups in India), (2) helped me to loosen my grip on my material possessions, realizing they are not the source of my joy, (3) made me more generous, realizing we have so much material wealth here in the U.S. and we that should share it, and (4) encouraged me to stay engaged in community (more on that in the next paragraph).
Having been to India previously, what excites you about each opportunity to go? The first few times I traveled to India, my excitement came from joining in with God in carrying out His plan to bring His Gospel to the ends of the earth. And it broke me out of my safe (boring), insulated world centered here in Annapolis, Md. After a few trips as a member of a short-term mission team, I started to lead teams to India. My excitement in leading teams largely comes from seeing how God uses each team member in unique ways and how He stretches them. Another very special part of being a part of a mission team is the intense sense of community you experience. When you board the plane, you leave “familiar” behind, and are forced to depend on God and each other to survive. For those two weeks you are family, looking after each other, praying together, crying together; you are really getting close. And when you return, you remain lifelong friends because of experiencing God through the mission trip together in community. Try it. There’s nothing like it.
CARE NETWORK
HAPPENINGS
BAPTISM
There are times when every one of us experiences difficulties such as the loss of a loved one, a serious illness, divorce, job loss, addiction, discouragement, spiritual crisis, loneliness, parenting difficulties and many other challenges. God’s intention is that we engage with others and not walk alone through these circumstances! This is why the Care Network was developed here at BACC. The Care Network is a free, confidential, Christ-centered ministry that assists those seeking help by serving as a bridge to hope and healing through a variety of resources. We offer appropriate referrals and resources such as a Care Coach, a Missional Community group, financial assistance, Celebrate Recovery, Christian Counselors, or an appropriate agency or program in the community. If you need some help or have questions, email leanne.lane@bayareacc.org for more information.
Wo u l d y o u l i ke t o b e b a p t i z e d ? • K-5th contact: gail.wiles@bayareacc.org • 6-12th contact: brent.squires@bayareacc.org • Adults: Join us for a group baptism class on July 20 @ 9:30 a.m. in the front office. Contact arianne. teeple@bayareacc.org for more information.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY Celebrate Recovery is for all seeking a richer life through worshipping God and being in community with others! Don’t let your hurts, struggles and habits keep you isolated. Let Celebrate Recovery be a place of healing, hope and community for you! We meet every Monday night, even on holidays, at 7 p.m. for worship, a lesson, open share groups and fellowship. We share a meal together every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 6-7 p.m. The 3rd Monday is a potluck dinner. Stop by our kiosk in the lobby every 1st Sunday of the month to talk with Celebrate Recovery representatives and learn more. Contact leanne.lane@bayareacc.org for more information.
C ON N E CT W ITH B AY AREA If you’re new or just have a question, we’d love to meet you and help you get plugged in. Look for a member of our connect team in a blue shirt in the lobby after each Sunday gathering or visit us online at bayareacc.org/waystoconnect
CELEBRATION STATION This is a free, 52-week complementary resource for children, ages 1-12, of parents attending Celebrate Recovery on Monday nights. So while adults explore topics that bring healing and wholeness, children discover the same truths in ageappropriate ways. There is limited space, so please be sure to secure a spot for your child/children. Contact Michelle at celebration.station.group@gmail.com for more information. HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND VISITATION If you or a loved one is in the hospital or homebound we would love to serve you! Contact us so that we can learn more about how to be of assistance. Contact leanne.lane@ bayareacc.org or phone 443-837-3718.
PREMARITAL MENTORING The premarital mentor program pairs couples with marriage mentors, couples who have been married for 10 + years, to help prepare them for marriage. It doesn’t matter whether a BACC Pastor is officiating at your wedding, being prepared is the key. This is the best gift you can give each other as you start your life together as man and wife. Contact Todd & Kim Christner at premarital.ministry@ bayareacc.org for more information. To learn more about the Marriage Ministry at Bay Area visit www.bayareacc.org/ carenetwork or contact leanne.lane@bayareacc.org for more information. THE ART OF MARRIAGE If you are married, engaged or just want to know what God has in store for marriages join us at BACC for The Art of Marriage Conference August 8 (7-9:30 PM) and August 9 (9 AM - 4 PM). This video conference weaves expert teaching, real-life stories, humorous vignettes, and more to portray the challenges and beauty of God’s design for relationships. Cost is $45 per couple and $22 for singles. KidCare available for $10 per child with advance registration ONLY. A Chick-Fil-A Lunch is available for purchase with payment due at point of registration. Register in the lobby on Sundays July 13 - August 3 or online at www.bayareacc.org/carenetworkevents.
CONNECTING MINISTRY DISCOVER BAY AREA New to Bay Area? Welcome! Join us for Discover Bay Area on July 6 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM to learn more about who we are, what we are about, and how you can get plugged in. It’s a great chance for you to get to know us and for us to get to know you. A yummy lunch is included. No RSVP needed - just bring yourself! We hope to see you there. The next Discover is on Sunday, August 10. NAVIGATE: DISCIPLESHIP WORKSHOP Join us on Saturday, July 12 from 10 AM - 2 PM (lunch included) in The Docks for an intensive discipleship workshop covering how to improve your prayer life, read the Word, and practically live out your faith. This complimentary workshop, featuring pastors Greg St. Cyr, Brian Hopper, and Ed Kelley, is perfect for anyone: those new to faith or those who just need a booster. Contact jocelyn.rimbey@bayareacc.org or visitwww.bayareacc.org/navigate for more information.
GATHERINGS SATURDAY NIGHT SINGALONG Join us for Saturday Night Singalong on July 19 at 6 PM This is a great opportunity to rest in extended worship as a church body. There will be a special space for children to worship with the adults. Therefore we will not have Kidcare.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
This month we’re spotlighting our Special Buddy volunteers Karen & Emily Kivi, Hannah Bourquin, and Holli Paxton. These volunteers partner with children of special needs on Sunday mornings. Their hearts to serve in this unique way are a blessing to Bay Area families. We are grateful for the way they share God’s love with children in the Deep Blue.
SUMMER IN THE DEEP BLUE We welcome Rachel Kraft back as one of our summer interns for Children’s Ministry. Having just completed her freshman year at the University of Delaware, she is excited to be back at Bay Area and is looking forward to the best summer ever in the Deep Blue. Not only does the Children’s team adore her but the elementary kids are over the moon that she’s back too. Meghan Taschenberger is also interning in children’s ministry this summer because she has a passion to disciple kids, especially preschoolers. Her goal for the future is to become an educator and knows this will give her valuable experience.
RISING 6TH GRADERS Sunday July 27 is the “move up” day for students entering middle school in the fall. Bay Area’s student ministry is excited to welcome new faces and invite all rising sixth graders to their Fusion gathering at 9:30 AM Parents are invited to Surviving Middle School, an event hosted by our middle school coordinator Austin MacCubbin, at 11:15 AM held upstairs in the Deep End. Here Austin will welcome students and parents to Student Ministry introducing them to the community group leaders and BASM’s vision. SUMMER SERVE - TESTING THE WATERS Interested in serving in the Deep Blue Children’s Ministry but not quite sure what area to serve in or what type of a commitment it entails? Come test the waters and take a no
BACC’s Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget Each May through July, the staff goes through the annual budget preparation process for the fiscal year that begins in September and runs through August of the following year. Despite our best efforts to predict income and expenses, it is challenging to be totally on target for the entire fiscal year. CAREER OPPORTUNITY Accordingly, we conduct a mid-year budget evaluation each ELEMENTARY LARGE GROUP COORDINATOR March and make adjustments that reflect actual conditions at Children’s Ministry is looking for an energetic and outgoing that time. The result of that process this year was a $109,500 addition to their staff. If you love kids, have drama experience, (3.1%) budget increase authorized by the elders to take effect a creative eye, and would love to plan the elementary large April 1. group gatherings each week – then ask for more information about the Elementary Large Group Coordinator part-time Several key factors were responsible for that adjustment: position. Contact Chyloe at chyloe.cheetham@bayareacc.org more people, a colder, snowy winter and increased offering to learn more. commitments. God continues to bless Bay Area with about a 10% increase in attendance compared to last year. As a result, expenses for such things as online giving fees and FINANCIALS Bay Café supplies of “green” cups, coffee, tea and condiments have grown significantly. In addition, facility improvements, NEW Operating Budget Financial Update including an adult learning environment called The Docks,” May 31, 2014 have resulted in higher costs in order to better serve the growing numbers of people and expanding ministries. New Fiscal Year began September 1, 2013 strings attached opportunity to explore what it is like to disciple children in the Deep Blue. Opportunities are available in each of our learning environments for nursery, preschool, and elementary aged children. Visit the Children’s Welcome counter on Sundays for more info.
Fiscal Year Giving Goal $ 3,613,000 *Revised April 30, 2014 YTD Giving Goal $ 2,781,473 YTD Received $ 2,686,590 YTD Actual vs. Goal 3.4 % Behind $(94,883) MAY Giving Goal $ 304,864 MAY Received $ 260,868
The big hitter this year was the colder winter with at least half a dozen snow events that required clearing of the parking lots in order to hold Gatherings or open the church offices. Propane usage was about 50% higher and the cost of propane itself was about 33% higher compared to last year’s winter. The combination of these two factors resulted in a doubling of the cost to heat the church this year.
Building Debt Status as of May 31, 2014
As the overall budget was increased to deal with these additional expenses, the monies going directly to our offering commitments also automatically increase. These are funds committed by the elders for the support and administration of various outreach efforts beyond the doors of 884 Chesterfield. They are taken first from each month’s tithes and offerings and applied to the areas of Church Planting, Global Missions, Local Outreach and Benevolence.
Balance Due Fiscal YTD Donations
$ 1,977,279 $ 28,400
FINANCIAL MILESTONE $1,991,038.57 note (dropped below $2 mil) $1.4 million in contributions reducing principal since 2007 For weekly financial updates, please visit us online at www.bayareacc.org/financials Please be sure to designate all Building Fund Donations on the Memo Line of your check: “One & Only Life” for Existing Debt or “Beyond884” for the Building Expansion & Beyond884 Outreach. Please note all undesignated checks will go toward the Bay Area Operating Fund. How Do I Support The Cause of Beyond884: Room For People? Preferred Methods (no fees charged) Direct Debit: Go to www.beyond884.com/give to download the form. Mail completed form to the BACC Finance Department and we will debit your checking account directly each month. Personal Check: Write “Beyond884” on the memo line and drop it in the offering basket on Sunday or mail the check to BACC (884 Chesterfield Road, Annapolis, MD 21401). Bank Check: Process through your bank’s Bill Pay service online for a bank check to be sent to BACC. Be sure to note “Beyond884” on the memo line.
We continue to thank God for the generous hearts of our Bay Area family. You have been faithful in helping us meet almost all of our Operating budget, while strongly supporting Beyond884 ($1.969M received) and the crisis relief efforts in South Sudan ($58K raised). Thank you for continuing to faithfully invest in God’s work at Bay Area Community Church.
GLOBAL MISSIONS PRAYER Our missionaries around the world need our relentless prayer. Sign up to receive prayer updates by going to www. bayareacc.org/globalmissions and filling out the sign-up form on the bottom of the page. Please also pray for our short term missions teams. SHORT TERM MISSION TRIPS Over 150 people signed up to participate in short term missions with Bay Area this year. We are excited to continue our partnerships with our friends around the globe in the 2014 short term missions season. Please join us in praying for these trips and teams as they get ready to make passionate maturing followers of Christ from here to the nations.
These 150 are representing Bay Area as a whole. Please consider giving, over and above, to support those going on short term missions this year. You can give by going to www. bayareacc.org/stm and hit GIVE. POLAND: International Messengers (FULL) July 9-21 led by Bill Smith and Michelle Sohl (FULL) July 20-30 led by Trevin Hoekzema INDIA: ICBM (FULL) Rescheduled for January 2015 led by Doug Lane and Mike Lane GHANA: Scripture Union (SU) (FULL) August 2-12 led by Casely Essamuah EL SALVADOR: Great Commission Church (FULL) July 5-13, led by Joel Torres (FULL) July 12-20, led by Josh Shirlen (FULL) July 19-27, led by Manuel Baerga (FULL) August 16-24, led by Mary Kaye St. Cyr (FULL) November 8 - 16, led by Steve & Janice Onken
ISRAEL TRIP WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS 10 Day Biblical Tour of Israel October 20-29, 2014 Join Executive Pastor Ed Kelley on a trip of a lifetime to the Holy Land. From Bethlehem to Jerusalem; from Nazareth to the Dead Sea; from the Wailing Wall to Masada;…this trip will be a fantastic, life changing look into where Jesus walked, places like Capernaum, Philippi, En Gedi, Caesarea. Pastor Ed Kelley will be teaching during the trip at specified sites. In addition, in the fall, we’ll be offering simple Bible studies and preparatory meetings so that your trip will be the best it can be. Get your deposit in ASAP. Contact Deb Shipley at 443-8373708 or deb.shipley@bayareacc.org for more information.
LEARNING COMMUNITIES COLLEGE AGE LEARNING COMMUNITY Are you a post-high school student, ages 18-24? If so, we’ve started a new Learning Community this summer just for you at BACC held in “The Docks,” environment for learning in the east side parking lot. Join us at 9:30 a.m. Sundays June 1 & 8, July 20 & 27 and August 3 & 10 for topical teaching, discussion and discovery (see schedule for dates/times). In addition, we will have three off-site evening pool party/bbq events at 6 p.m. Sundays June 1, July 20 & August 10 for you and any of your college aged friends. Contact brent.squires@bayareacc. org or visit www.bayareacc.org/learningcommunities/ for more information. THE TREASURE PRINCIPLE Come learn how to embody the joy of giving. This video workshop is for believers who have mastered the basics of
Godly money management and desire to dig deeper. It will inspire you to learn the principles of giving in a way that causes lasting change. Dates are June 29 to August 10 (we will not meet on July 6). Registration is still open at www. bayareacc.org/learningcommunities. Contact Neal Schaefer at neal.schaefer@verizon.net with additional questions.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE COMMUNION TEAM: Interested in preparing the communion elements on Sunday mornings once a month? Contact arianne.teeple@bayareacc.org SAFETY TEAM: Are you passionate about safety? Do you have experience in security, law enforcement, EMS, First Responders or have a heart to serve and learn in this area? Come be part of helping our body stay safe. Contact Ed at safety@bayareacc.org BAY CAFÉ: Interested in serving in the bay café? Contact grace.roath@bayareacc.org GREETERS: Interested in greeting attenders and newcomers on Sundays? Contact jocelyn.rimbey@bayareacc.org CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Serve in the audio and/or visual aspects of our Monday gatherings from 6-8:30 p.m. Contact: micah.pringle@bayareacc.org CELEBRATION STATION: Serve as a children’s program leader for children of parents attending Celebrate Recovery on Monday evenings. Training is provided. Contact jen.marshall@bayareacc.org CHAIR MINISTRY: Serve on the chair setup/tear-down team. Contact ron.dutton@bayareacc.org PARKING MINISTRY: Serve by directing traffic and greeting those arriving at church. Contact Steve Johnson at castlelot@msn. com AUDIO/VIDEO TEAM: We’re looking for a few more passionate, committed people to partner with our Sunday production team. Contact micah.pringle@bayareacc.org
LOCAL OUTREACH LOCAL SERVING OPPORTUNITIES Missional Communities often don’t know how to get involved with serving locally. We’re here to help! Email trevin.hoekzema@bayareacc.org to start the conversation. There are many organizations in the Annapolis area that will be blessed by your involvement, we’d love to connect you with them.
BACC GOLF TOURNAMENT Annapolis has hundreds of homeless in daily need of food and shelter. That’s why proceeds from the 2014 BACC Annual Golf Tournament on August 8 at the Queenstown Harbor Golf Course will be donated to help this population. Want to play? Register at baccgolf.com. The deadline is August 3. Want to volunteer? Email Marc Anderson at mgacka@mac.com for more information. or 307-699-7807. ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER BLOOD DRIVE Donate 30 minutes and some blood to save up to 3 lives. The AAMC Blood Bus will be at Bay Area on July 20 from 8 AM to 1:30 PM. Sign up ahead of time by going to www.mysignup. com/bacc or simply stop by while you’re at church.
obedience and watch it transform your life into a remarkable journey. Know what it truly means to partner with HIM. Join Laurie Gregory & Kathy Mallare as they lead this Wednesday morning study June 11-July 30 from 9:30-11:30 AM at BACC. Order your book at www.lifeway.org. Contact Laurie at.thewell@yahoo.com for more information. “Meeting God in His Word” Do you long for deeper intimacy with God? Do you want Him to speak to you from His Word? If so, join us as we consider different approaches for personal study of the Bible. This course will help you develop a meaningful quiet time with God, where you dig into His Word and draw out personal applications for your life. Bring your Bible & a journal and join Kammi McGinty as she leads this study on Tuesdays June 3, 10 & 17 and July 1, 8 & 15 from 7-9 PM. No cost. Contact Kammi at fishclerk@comcast.net for more information. “Women of the Bible” Join us as we study the lives of six women in the Bible and see how you can apply Biblical lessons for modern-day struggles. You will feel deeply challenged, encouraged, and valued in community with each other. This Thursday evening study is led by Lynda Bayliss, Susan Mobley, and Kathy Barrett and runs June 12-July 31 from 7-8:30 PM at BACC. Order your book at www.lifeway.org. Contact Lynda at lyndabill@verizon.net for more information.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY MEN’S MORNING BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays from 6-7:30 a.m. in room 236. Email Dennis at dbradylaw@aol.com for more information.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
QUILTS FOR KIDS Workshops will begin again in August. If you would like a quilt kit, have a quilt you would like to donate or a question about this ministry, please contact Janet Hogan at annapolisqfk@ gmail.com for more information.
STUDENT MINISTRY
THE WELL Make a new summer memory by participating in one of our summer communities for women. If you’ve missed the start of our Bible Studies in June, we encourage you to try one this July. It’s not to late to join! “What Happens When Women Say Yes to God” By Lysa Terkeurst Do you want to experience life in extraordinary ways? Then see what happens when you say YES to God! Embrace
June Sunday Teaching Series: PROVERBS This nine week sermon series will help students discover biblical truth about topics relevant to their lives. SCHEDULE: July 6: Fear July 13: Purity July 20: Choices July 27: Friendship
LEADER SPOTLIGHT SUMMER AMPLIFY Summer Amplify is a casual gathering for high school students on select Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 PM. We meet off site where students can hang out, shoot pool indoors, go swimming in the outdoor pool, and eat snacks provided by parents. In addition, we have a short devotional lead by one of our adult leaders. Summer Amplify is a fun time to catch up with friends and make new ones throughout the summer. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and feel free to bring any light snack. Drinks are provided. Join us June 4, 18; July 2, 16, 30; and August 13. Contact brent.squires@bayareacc.org for more information. Register Now for Big Beach Weekend “Big Beach Weekend” is a new High School retreat-style weekend August 1-4 in Harvey Cedars, NJ. Limited space is available. Contact brent.squires@bayareacc.org for more information or to register.
MIDDLE SUMMER CINEMA During the summer months Club 678 will feature a movie along with some fun and games. July and August will feature classic movies hand picked by Bay Area Student Ministry (BASM) Staff. On July 11 the feature presentation will be The Karate Kid. As always the snack bar will be open and make sure you bring a friend along for the excitement. Because it’s hard to fit in all this fun with a movie, Club 678 Summer Cinema will be from 6-9 PM instead of 7-9PM at BACC. Contact austin. maccubbin@bayareacc.org for more information. MOVE UP SUNDAY July 27 is the official date when all students advance to their new grades. It’s the moment so many of you have been waiting for. Incoming 6th graders can begin attending Fusion at 9:30 AM and incoming 9th graders can begin attending Fuel at 11:15 AM. SURVIVING MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle school can be an intimidating and terrifying place, but BASM wants middle school to be the beginning of the best years of a teens life. To welcome all rising 6th graders and their parents our Middle School Coordinator Austin MacCubbin will be hosting a workshop on Sunday, July 27 at 11:15 AM upstairs in the Deep End. Here Austin will welcome new students into Bay Area Student Ministry (BASM), connect both parents and students with community group leaders, cast BASM’s vision, and show off some of the fun that we have in Student Ministry.
MICHELL TESTA is a woman who loves to mentor and encourage her 9th and 10th grade girl group as well as anyone she comes across. A fan of Keith Urban, coffee, and the Redskins, she loves to stay active no matter what. This summer, Michelle is going to make the trade by going on a mission trip to El Salvador. RICK BURKHARDT is a dedicated member of our team. Being the only 6th grade guy leader, his patience and wisdom is appreciated as well as his consistency and optimism. He enjoys cooking and spending time with his family. Rick has his own blog and is an aspiring author. HEATHER SAXMAN, a junior at Rockbridge Christian Academy, devotes her time to the ministry by volunteering with one of our 8th grade girl groups where she challenges and mentors the girls every Sunday through their discussions on the lesson. A talented artist, she enjoys travelling and wants to attend college in Texas when she graduates.
INTERN SPOTLIGHT Jake Williams is joining us this summer as one of our summer interns. In addition to being in charge of all the Student Ministry’s graphic design projects, he will be working alongside BACC’s creative team on products in order to gain experience to become a graphic designer after he graduates from Towson. Besides being a talented artist, Jake can also play fifteen different instruments and has a passion for collecting vintage cameras and vinyls.
HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY SUMMER SCHEDULE SUMMER EVENTS JUNE 8: SENIOR RECOGNITION SUNDAY 11:15AMM 4: SUMMER AMPLIFY 18: SUMMER AMPLIFY 29 7/1: STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE*
21122: NIAGARA FALLS TRIP* 24: FOOD COURT THURSDAY 27: MOVE UP SUNDAY STUDENTS ADVANCE TO NEW GRADES 30: SUMMER AMPLIFY 31: FOOD COURT THURSDAY
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MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY SUMMER SCHEDULE SUMMER EVENTS JUNE 8: 8TH GRADE RECOGNITION SUNDAY 9:30AMM 8TH GRADE POOL PARTY 336PMM 20: CLUB 678 SUMMER CINEMA 669PMM 23327: VICTORY JAM*
27: MOVE UP SUNDAYY9:30AMM SURVIVING MIDDLE SCHOOL: FOR RISING 6TH GRADERS AND THEIR PARENTS 11:15AMM 30: OPEN GYM 12:3001:300
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