Children turning three or four by August 1, 2019 will be eligible for our 2019-2020 enrollment.

Tours are being offered for prospective families during and December. You will want to tour the school prior to registration.

Registration opens on January 7th for BPC members or former families. For non-members/visitors/community, registration opens January 14th.  All registrations are on-line at www.bpcpreschool.org. For more information or to set up an appointment for a tour, contact Maribeth McKee at 440.871.1503 x155 or mmckee@baypres.org.  

Is your child ready for preschool? Schedule a tour during the month of November by contacting Maribeth McKee (440.871.3822 x155).

Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love by Ed Welch. This class, based on book by the same title, will provide practical guidance for loving others well. God loves to use “ordinary people, ordinary conversations, and extraordinary and wise love” to accomplish His kingdom purposes! Come and learn!

Class will be taught by Rev. Alan Gay. Alan in an ordained minister in the PCA currently working remotely for Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia. Alan’s wife, Megan, grew up in this church and their young family has been active in the life of BPC since they recently relocated to the area.

You can purchase the book here.

Class begins January 13th and ends April 7th at 11am in W211.

BPC is a great place to work, and good news! We’re hiring! Are you our next Director of Student Ministries? Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with some formal theological training at a Bible college, seminary or other Christian college, 5-10 years experience with Youth Ministry, a gift for teaching, Biblical care and Bible study leadership and a passion for youth and leading students into a deepened relationship with Christ and one another.

Does this sound like a fit for you or someone you know?

Read the complete job description here.

Questions? Contact Adrienne Stevens 440.871.1503 x124

Join a fellowship lunch for women to build community and encourage those grieving the loss of someone they love. This group meets at noon on the third Thursday of each month at AJ’s Urban Grill (25939 Detroit Road, Westlake). Please note: participants pay for their own lunch. Please contact Lyn Kelley (group leader) with questions. (440.554.4174, mom2czars@gmail.com).

Men: Join one of our many ongoing, weekly Bible studies to deepen your relationship with Christ and other men!

• Tuesday mornings – at MoJo’s in Bay Village- John Faile  failejt@gmail.com

• Tuesday evenings twice a month – Home of Rick Chelko rchelko@chelkogroup.com

• Wednesday mornings - in individual homes - Allen Porter Allengporter1@yahoo.com

• Thursday mornings – at Perkins in Avon David Musacchia  davidmusc@oh.rr.com

• Friday mornings – at LaCentre in Westlake Lee Koury lkoury@sbnonline.com

• Saturday mornings – at BPC W209 - Scott Hazlett sahazlett@gmail.com

Baptism is one of two sacraments of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. We baptize in response to Jesus’s command in Matthew 28: 18-20. At BPC we baptize adults who are professing Christians and who have never been baptized. We also baptize infants who have at least one parent who is a professing Christian and a member of the church. Read our Infant Baptism Statement of Belief, and learn how to become a member. Upcoming baptism dates are: January 20; March 3; May 12 (Mother’s Day); June 16 (Father’s Day); September 22; November 24 (Thanksgiving); August 11 (Lake Erie Baptisms). If you have questions about baptisms contact Elizabeth Ritchie (440.871.1503 x142)

In the Wildflowers is a 10-week course designed to offer women hope and healing from the effects of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. Participants gather in a warm, confidential setting to process the effects of trauma. Teaching and sharing helps individuals reframe thoughts and self in light of Christ. Women move from simply surviving to thriving in Him.

Space is limited. Registration is open through Jan 26 (or until spots are filled). Cost is $20 for workbook

The course meets in the BPC Family Room from 7:00pm-9:00pm on Mondays, and from 9:30am-noon on two Saturdays (Jan 26, Feb 23).

Register by contacting Joanie Metrick jonimetrick@yahoo.com, 440.331.5916.

In Ephesians 6 Paul tells us: “Be strong in the Lord and in HIS mighty power,” and then we’re instructed to “put on the full armor of God.” If you’re curious about what that means in your daily life, come to a class with women of all ages on Tuesday mornings at BPC. The study features teaching by Priscilla Shirer as well as small group discussions. We’ll begin on Tuesday, February 5th and meet through March 26th meeting from 9:30am-11:30am. Childcare is offered. Please join us! Register here.

Awaken Love is a 6-week study for married women to discover God’s design for intimacy with her husband and with God. The class provides the full picture of God’s design for sex within marriage based on God’s Word. For more information or to register, email Beth at beth.awakenlove@gmail.com

Cost is $40 and includes 2 books and curriculum. Payment for class materials is collected during the first class. Class size is limited. Childcare is provided.

Are you eager for the Lord to meet you in places of anxiety and worry? In his book: Anxious for Nothing, Max Lucado provides a roadmap for battling with and healing from anxiety. Join the Tuesday Evening Women’s Study to dig into this resource and the Word of God together! Class runs Tuesday evenings February 12th – April 2nd from 7:00-8:30pm. Registration closes on February 5th.

Questions? Contact Judy Randolph (drjdr96nd@yahoo.com).

You can purchase the book here.

You’re invited to join ReIntegrate for Educators. Sunday mornings, we worship as the gathered church, centered on Christ. The rest of the week, we serve as the sent church, scattered wherever God has us. If that's a school, then the upcoming class of ReIntegrate:  for Educators is for you. Wherever you teach or administrate, in a public, private, home or online school, God cares about you and your work. Learn both why and how to integrate your faith with that work, and explore these ideas with other educators. High school and college students are welcome too, since your calling is to learn.

Cost is $12 which covers the cost of the class material: ReIntegrate your vocation with God’s mission by Bob Robinson.

Class is offered February 17 – April 7 for 8 weeks on Sundays at 9:00 AM.

Join the men of BPC March 8-9 for our annual retreat at Beulah Beach. This year’s theme is “Shaped & Sharpened” and will feature speakers Mark Tumney, BPC’s new Lead Pastor, and Patrick Myers, Executive Director of Ligonier Camp and Conference Center.

If you've been to the Men's Retreat in the past couple of years, you know how powerful this gathering of men is! Save the date and bring a friend with you! (Online Registration Required.) The retreat will take place at Beulah Beach (6010 West Lake Road, Vermilion, OH 44089).

$85 per person

Registration closes on February 15th.

Contact Steve Corcoran (440.655.6073, corc@lookstrategies.com) or Spencer Ryan (440.653.0982, spencerryan@ryanstmarie.com).

Join the women of BPC and friends for the BPC IF: Gathering on March 22nd and 23rd! We’ll gather in small groups in homes on Friday evening from 7:00pm-9:00pm, and then come together at church on Saturday for some amazing IF Gathering speakers, our own worship and encouraging small group discussion starting at 8:30am and wrapping up at 3:00pm. Deepen your friendships and draw closer to Jesus! Cost is $30 (scholarships available). Lunch on Saturday is provided. Contact Libby Peterson for details (440.871.3822x113)

The Student Culture Spring Retreat is coming up from March 29-31st, at Beulah Beach. This is a time for students to grow deeper in relationship with God and with one another. We’ll have times of worship and study the Word, as well as times to play games and be together. Cost is $100, 7-12th grades.

People from around the country will gather at Bay Pres for two days to be encouraged and equipped to better serve the families who attend their churches! Inclusion Fusion is a conference for ministry leaders, families, and those in disability care fields.

Choose a FAMILY-TRACK ticket if you are interested in our family-focused workshops. An ALL-ACCESS ticket will give you the option to select from over 30 workshops representing ministry-focused and family-focused topics. Either ticket will give you access to all main stage presentations including our four keynotes, numerous quick takes (TEDTalk style presentations), and interviews with leaders from around the country. Early bird pricing is available; please see registration form for details.

Looking to take a deeper dive into mental health inclusion ministry? Want to start a special needs ministry at your church? Are you ready to take the first steps in providing a respite ministry? Add a Ministry Intensive to your registration form as a Friday option.

TICKETING OPTIONS:

• Family Track: $29 ($19 through March 31)

• All-Access: $89 ($79 by March 31; $69 by February 28; $59 by January 31)

• Ministry Intensives: $69

Questions? Contact Beth Golik 440.871.3822 x181

Are you interested in going on an Impact Trip to Kenya to come alongside HIV+ individuals and their families? You will spend time with the staff, local pastors, church members, their clients and participate in a graduation of 80 clients who have completed the 9-month education and empowerment program. A deposit of $500 will hold your spot and is due by January 31, 2019.  The entire cost of the trip is $2,000 PLUS airfare. For more information on the trip details please contact Phil Battershell at phil.battershell@gmail.com or 440.773.1785