Jan
13
to Apr 7
CONGREGATION

Side-by-Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom & Love (Sunday class)

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.



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Mar
14
to Apr 14
CHILDREN, PARENTS, Weekday Preschool

New 2 1/2 year old class at Bay Presbyterian Preschool

This class will begin fall 2019, and will coordinate with the regular preschool calendar (Sept-May).  Children MUST be 30 months old by September 10th, 2019 to be eligible.  We will hold tight on this date due to building/fire/state regulations for this age group.

Classes are one day a week, held from 9:00-11:30 AM on Wednesday mornings.  Cost is $640/year (4 monthly payments) plus your registration fee.

Class size is limited to 10 children.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - or go to the preschool website (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.

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Mar
22
to Mar 23
WOMEN

IF: Gathering returns to BPC

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)

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Mar
30
9:00 AM09:00
OUTREACH

Understanding Poverty Class

This training session provides insight and will deepen your understanding of people living in poverty and how to assist low-income people. Topics include research on the causes of poverty, personal models for life developed by those in the middle class vs. those in poverty and creating relationships for sustained change. This training is for anyone who would like to have a better understanding of everyday life for people in poverty, cycles of poverty and how to help people become self-sustaining to leave poverty. Advance registration is required.  Cost to attend is $15 and includes lunch. For more information, contact Sharon Schuldt, Director of Ministry Engagement at Building Hope In The City (216.281.4673).


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Mar
31
3:00 PM15:00
CONGREGATION

Special Preview of Pilgrim's Progress (3/31)

Join us on Sunday, March 31st at 3:00pm for a private viewing of a new animated film based on John Bunyan’s epic masterpiece, The Pilgrim’s Progress. This story is a powerful allegory that helps families understand that the spiritual journey is the most important journey in life, as well as the importance of sticking to the path, even when the journey gets difficult. This is a free showing, but a love offering will be taken to help support and promote the film worldwide. Please note, parents are advised to determine the appropriateness of this animated film for their young children. Make your reservation here today.

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Apr
5
to Apr 6
SPECIAL NEEDS

Volunteer at (or attend) Inclusion Fusion Live - a disability ministry conference

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? Add a Ministry Intensive to your registration form as a Friday option.

TICKETING OPTIONS:

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

  • All-Access: $79 through March, $89 after March 31st

  • Ministry Intensives: $69

VOLUNTEER!

As a host site, we’re looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! Volunteer opportunities include: Registration Team (check in guests), Food Crew (distribute boxed lunches, keep hospitality stations clean/stocked, serve speaker dinner), Hallway Hospitality (greet guests and help in hallways), Accessibility Hosts (assist vision-impaired guests), Exhibitor Hall Hosts (check in vendors), Reset Crew (reset stage and other areas of the church after conference).

Questions? Contact Beth Golik 440.871.3822 x181




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Apr
6
7:00 AM07:00
MEN

Men's Breakfast - April 6th

BPC Join the men of BPC for breakfast and a speaker on Saturday, April 6th  from 7-8:30am in Auburn Hall. Our speaker for April is Dr. Michael Seng - Dr. Seng is a psychiatrist in Sheffield Village, Ohio and is affiliated with Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital. He received his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Seng will speak about addictions and specifically about the freedom we have in Christ to break free! Questions: Contact Libby Peterson,  Mike Parks, or David Abood.

 

 


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May
3
6:00 PM18:00
SPECIAL NEEDS, FUN, CONGREGATION

Spring Respite for families with special needs

ATTEND A RESPITE EVENT:

Every quarter we provide Respite, a free event designed to be a night off for parents of children with special needs, and a night of fun for the kids! Our guests are each paired with a trained buddy for the evening who accompanies them throughout a night of fun activities. Parents and caregivers enjoy a little break knowing their children are in a safe environment and are having fun. While this is a free event, registration is required and it fills up fast! If you’d like to attend our next Respite event on Friday, May 3rd, sign up now with the ATTEND button below. Please note: each child needs a separate registration form. You will have the opportunity to put your name on a waiting list if our guest registration fills up during the April 8-11 registration period. We look forward to welcoming you at Respite at BPC! Questions? Contact Beth Golik (440.871.3822x181)

SERVE AT A RESPITE EVENT:

Hosting Respite events takes a lot of coordination and a ton of volunteers. This is a great place to volunteer a few hours on a Friday night. The Respite team is a fun loving and welcoming group and we’d love to have you join us. Plus, you’ll experience first hand the impact you’re having as you bond with your buddy throughout the night. You’re also giving parents and caretakers a break, and for some of the families we serve, these quarterly Respite nights are the only nights off they get all year. It’s no surprise that every time we open registration for Respite it fills up in a few hours, and we always have people on a waiting list. When you sign up to serve you make it possible for us to open our waiting list to more guests. We can’t do this without you! If you’re interested in serving, click the SERVE button below.

Respite - it’s fun for everyone!

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May
11
8:30 AM08:30
MEN, FAMILY MINISTRY CENTER

Men's Quarterly Service Project

Join the men of BPC on Saturday, May 11th as they team up with various ministry partners at the Family Ministry Center (FMC) for a morning  of service on the FMC campus. We’ll gather at 8:30am for a light breakfast, roll up our sleeves and serve together through the morning. Let’s do these spring clean-up projects to take care of the property and grounds at FMC. Contact Scott Hazlett (440.305.1515) for details.

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Mar
8
to Mar 9
MEN

Men's Retreat: "Shaped & Sharpened"

NOTE: Registration is now FULL.

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).

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




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Feb
22
6:00 PM18:00
SPECIAL NEEDS, FUN, CONGREGATION

Respite for families with special needs

ATTEND A RESPITE EVENT:

Every quarter we provide Respite, a free event designed to be a night off for parents of children with special needs, and a night of fun for the kids! Our guests are each paired with a trained buddy for the evening who accompanies them throughout a night of fun activities. Parents and caregivers enjoy a little break knowing their children are in a safe environment and are having fun. While this is a free event, registration is required and it fills up fast! If you’d like to attend our next Respite event on Friday, February 22nd, sign up now with the ATTEND button below. Please note: each child needs a separate registration form. You will have the opportunity to put your name on a waiting list if our guest registration fills up during the January 28-31 registration period. We look forward to welcoming you at Respite at BPC! Questions? Contact Beth Golik (440.871.3822x181)

SERVE AT A RESPITE EVENT:

Hosting Respite events takes a lot of coordination and a ton of volunteers. This is a great place to volunteer a few hours on a Friday night. The Respite team is a fun loving and welcoming group and we’d love to have you join us. Plus, you’ll experience first hand the impact you’re having as you bond with your buddy throughout the night. You’re also giving parents and caretakers a break, and for some of the families we serve, these quarterly Respite nights are the only nights off they get all year. It’s no surprise that every time we open registration for Respite it fills up in a few hours, and we always have people on a waiting list. When you sign up to serve you make it possible for us to open our waiting list to more guests. We can’t do this without you! If you’re interested in serving, click the SERVE button below.

Respite - it’s fun for everyone!

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Feb
21
12:00 PM12:00
CARE, WOMEN

Grieving with Hope lunch

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).

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Feb
17
9:00 AM09:00
CHILDREN, CONGREGATION, PARENTS, WORSHIP

Family Communion Sunday

We all have something to learn when it comes to worship. Children learn what it means to worship by watching their parents and adults in church. Mature Christians learn to have the faith of a child when they see children respond to the Gospel. As a church that says that we value families, this is an important part of our identity. That's why we come together for our Family Communion Sundays. We foster experiences for our kids to worship with us, and in the process we learn with them. Our next Family Communion Sunday is coming up next week (February 17th), and it's a time when our Children's Ministry takes a break so that you can bring your kids with you to worship. It's a blessing to our church to bring all ages together for these special services and we want you all to join us on the 17th, no matter how old or young you are. We'll sing together, learn from each other, share Communion together, and we'll grow in our faith as a church family.

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Feb
15
7:00 PM19:00
STUDENTS

Student Culture Nerd Night

On February 15 you are invited to join us for a Nerd Night!! Dress like a nerd and come play nerdy board games with Pastor Chris and Kathy and the Student Culture Team. 

WHERE: The Fallout
WHEN: Friday February 15, from 7-9 pm
WHO: 7- 12 grade students
 
This is a great event to invite your friends to. Everyone in attendance must have a parental consent form submitted online. Fill one out with the button below. We look forward to playing some games together!

Questions? contact John Heberle or Maria Ielapi

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Feb
10
9:00 AM09:00
CONGREGATION

Celebration reception for Chris & Kathy this Sunday - wear your cowboy boots!

We hope you’ll join us this Sunday after each service in the Connector Hall and the Gathering Area for a reception to celebrate and honor Pastor Chris and Kathy’s time here with us. Help us make this celebration even more fun by wearing your sweater vest and/or cowboy boots to church that morning!

Questions? Contact Sharon Brumagin, 440-871-3822 x136

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Feb
9
8:30 AM08:30
MEN, FAMILY MINISTRY CENTER

Men's quarterly service opportunity

Join the men of BPC on Saturday, February 9th as they team up with various ministry partners at the Family Ministry Center for a morning of service on the FMC campus. We’ll gather at 8:30 for a light breakfast, roll up our sleeves and serve together through the morning.

Contact Scott Hazlett at sahazlett@gmail.com or 440.305.1515 with questions.

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Feb
8
6:00 PM18:00
MEN, MARRIAGE

Valentine Prelude: date night opportunity!

Calling all couples! Come to Auburn Hall for appetizers and fellowship with other couples and then head out for a date night of your own making! Couples will be asked to help supply the appetizers for this informal gathering. Register by February 5th with the button below.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Ritchie 440.871.3822x142

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Feb
2
9:00 AM09:00
CARE

Red Cross Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is currently facing a blood emergency! You are desperately needed now, so blood can be available for patients during this critical time. Medical conditions and emergencies that require blood don’t stop during these times of shortage. Make an appointment today with the button below:

Questions? Contact Sally Gerycz 440.871.3822x179

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Jan
25
6:30 PM18:30
CHILDREN, PARENTS

Pajama Jam family night

Join us for Pajama Jam Family Night on January 25th from 6:30-8:00pm in Lakeview Hall.  This event is for preschool age children and their families.  Children may wear their pajamas and join us for an evening full of singing and dancing.  Cookies and milk provided following the concert. Ticket/reservation is required and can be done at www.bpcpreschool.org beginning Jan. 7th. Cost is $10/family. Donation items for Cornerstone Among Women will be accepted at the door (baby items such as: formula, diapers, onesies etc). Questions? Contact Julie Hazlett 440.871.3822 x117

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Jan
17
to Feb 17
MEN

Weekly men's studies

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

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Jan
14
to Feb 15
STUDENTS

We're hiring! Director of Student Ministries

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


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Dec
20
to Jan 15
CONGREGATION

Submit your photo for the directory

Did you miss the deadline for getting your picture taken for our Church Directory? It’s not too late to be included! Please fill out the submission information form with the button below, and then submit your photo to Terry Schordock. All pictures should be high resolution and emailed to Terry Schordock at tschordock@baypres.org. If you have an actual photo, you may submit it at the Welcome Desk in an envelope with Terry Schordock’s name on it. There is a $10 charge for photo submission.



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