At the INFOdesk@baylife.org
- Bloodmobile – August 7 | 8:30 am – 1 pm in the north parking lot
- Life Group Basic Training – August 7 | 6 pm in Room 603
- Free Blood Pressure Screening – August 14 | after service in the Cry Room
- Life Group Leader Training – August 21 | 6:30 pm in the
Worship Center
Greetings Lifers,
It has truly been a while since I last wrote an email to you all – how’s it going? I am getting re-acclimated to my environment after some time away in Africa (awesome) and with my family (different, but equally awesome). I am looking forward to three nights with my bride to myself this weekend – this is our first year to send all of our brood on the same summer camp (high school). Be praying for a great weekend for our students, and in addition, would you pray that God would bring our next youth pastor to us soon? We have had some gifted candidates apply and are now deliberating on who God would have for this important role. Thanks.
It’s a big weekend for us as a church as we move to 3 services Sunday – 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30. Figured out which one you’ll be going to? For the record, I’m going to all three. I know that many of you have already committed to work in the various areas of ministry that will be needed in these services – huge thanks to you for your service. Remember why we are doing this – so that more of the people in our community can come to know and follow our savior Jesus Christ. This happens when we “the found” make ourselves available to the lost, the let down, and those looking for their next church home, befriending them and then inviting them to church. I talked to a Lifer in his 30’s this past week who just a few years ago reunited with a younger brother that hadn’t grown up with him. The two were living in the same town and didn’t know it. They started piecing together their sibling friendship, and as a result, the long lost brother started asking questions about God. This past week I got to meet this brother at our Saturday night service – he had come with his big bro to church. How great is that? Years apart, reconnected, and walking together in their journey with God.
It’s stories like these that leave me wondering how many more people are out there in need of someone who will lead them to Jesus. There has to be tons of folks who are just waiting for an invitation – maybe it’s that family member of yours who’s going through that “thing”, or that coworker you share lunch with, or that classmate you shouldered that semester project with last year. Our heart and hope as a church is to see God change people – I pray that we are all available to do our part.
There’s more to know about this weekend and beyond, so let me turn this email over to those details – pray you have a great weekend, and see you at one of our 4 services!
It’s a big weekend for us as a church as we move to 3 services Sunday – 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30. Figured out which one you’ll be going to? For the record, I’m going to all three. I know that many of you have already committed to work in the various areas of ministry that will be needed in these services – huge thanks to you for your service. Remember why we are doing this – so that more of the people in our community can come to know and follow our savior Jesus Christ. This happens when we “the found” make ourselves available to the lost, the let down, and those looking for their next church home, befriending them and then inviting them to church. I talked to a Lifer in his 30’s this past week who just a few years ago reunited with a younger brother that hadn’t grown up with him. The two were living in the same town and didn’t know it. They started piecing together their sibling friendship, and as a result, the long lost brother started asking questions about God. This past week I got to meet this brother at our Saturday night service – he had come with his big bro to church. How great is that? Years apart, reconnected, and walking together in their journey with God.
It’s stories like these that leave me wondering how many more people are out there in need of someone who will lead them to Jesus. There has to be tons of folks who are just waiting for an invitation – maybe it’s that family member of yours who’s going through that “thing”, or that coworker you share lunch with, or that classmate you shouldered that semester project with last year. Our heart and hope as a church is to see God change people – I pray that we are all available to do our part.
There’s more to know about this weekend and beyond, so let me turn this email over to those details – pray you have a great weekend, and see you at one of our 4 services!
Free,
Pastor
Bay Life Kids:
Preschool and Nursery Families: You may check in your children at any registration station when you arrive, however, the hallway doors will remain closed until the directors clear the hallways for the next service. For the safety of all of our children, pick up from the previous service must occur before drop-off starts. Our coordinators will clear the hallways as quickly as possible, but we ask for your patience as we manage the process. You're welcome to wait in the Student Center
Elementary Families: Elementary student drop-off happens in the center of the Family Chapel, the Large Group area. Each row is labeled with a group name and coaches will be available to direct you to the correct area. Pick up your student at their small group tables located on the left (Kindergarten through 2nd grade) and right (3rd & 4th grades) sides of the Family Chapel after service.
Elementary Families: Elementary student drop-off happens in the center of the Family Chapel, the Large Group area. Each row is labeled with a group name and coaches will be available to direct you to the correct area. Pick up your student at their small group tables located on the left (Kindergarten through 2nd grade) and right (3rd & 4th grades) sides of the Family Chapel after service.
Back to School Supplies:
This is the last weekend to drop off backpacks and school supplies for the YMCA Back-to-School Supplies Fundraiser. No time to shop? You can still participate by donating $35 to fill a backpack. If you need school supplies for your children, stop by the INFOdesk to complete a request for assistance.
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