GO&MAKE #75 (January 2020)

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IN THIS ISSUE

14 SERMON PREVIEW: “HE CHANGED EVERYTHING: THE LIFE OF JESUS” Lead Pastor Greg St. Cyr previews Bay Area’s next sermon series, “He Changed Everything: The LIfe Of Jesus,” which will begin January 2020 and lead into Easter.

6 BRIAN’S EDITORIAL: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT BAY AREA? Read about how the Bay Area residency program works to train and equip the next generation of leaders.

16 LEADERSHIP PROFILE: KEVIN RIMANDO Meet Worship Director Kevin Rimando and read about what happens behind the scenes of worship and production at Bay Area.

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12 EVERYDAY MISSIONARIES IN EVERY GENERATION Learn about how Bay Area children and students are being discipled to live a life on mission in order to have both a local and global impact for Jesus.

18 MISSIONS UPDATE: WORLDVIEWS Read about the different worldviews of regions around the world and how sharing the good news of the gospel according to these worldviews makes an impact from here to the nations.

We appreciate your comments and questions. Please email us at feedback@bayareacc.org and a staff member or elder will respond within 48 hours.

Gatherings: Saturday, 5:20 p.m. & Sunday, 7:50, 9:20, 11:20 a.m.

MAGAZINE CREDITS EDITOR Meredith Thompson ASSISTANT EDITOR Victoria Cline ART DIRECTOR Josh Shirlen ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR Arianne Teeple LEAD DESIGNER Jake Williams DESIGNER Josh (Burgi) Burgin CONTRIBUTORS Michele Rollins

On the cover: Artwork by Josh Shirlen

ELDERS Barry Willhite Bill Plenge Bill Smith Chris Heacock Don Wiley Greg St. Cyr John Taylor Keith Riniker Ken Gilmore Kyle Sponaugle Merrill Hoekstra Peter Godfrey Rich Heath Tim Grossman Tom Hogan Warwick Fairfax

884 Chesterfield Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401

410.544.2222

BAY AREA LEADERSHIP Allen Smith, Missional Communities Pastor – allen.smith@bayareacc.org Brent Squires, Student Ministry Pastor – brent.squires@bayareacc.org Brian Hopper, Annapolis Campus Pastor – brian.hopper@bayareacc.org Greg St. Cyr, Lead Pastor – greg.stcyr@bayareacc.org Jason Barthelemy, Odenton Campus Pastor – jason.barthelemy@bayareacc.org Jeff Supp, Executive Pastor of Operations – jeff.supp@bayareacc.org Jerry Shirlen, Financial Administrator – jerry.shirlen@bayareacc.org Jocelyn Sacks, Serving Director – jocelyn.sacks@bayareacc.org Jonathan Madrid, Worship Leader – jonathan.madrid@bayareacc.org Josh Shirlen, Creative Director – josh.shirlen@bayareacc.org Kristin Collins, Annapolis Children’s Ministry Director – kristin.collins@bayareacc.org Leanne Lane, Care Network Director – leanne.lane@bayareacc.org Meredith Thompson, Communications Director – meredith.thompson@bayareacc.org Michele Rollins, Short Term Missions Director – michele.rollins@bayareacc.org Pat Linnell, Teaching Pastor – pat.linnell@bayareacc.org

For a comprehensive list of all Bay Area staff, elders and deacons, please visit bayareacc.org/leadership

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LETTER FROM THE LEAD

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appy New Year! God has great things in store for all of us in 2020!

Suppose I told you that in 2020 you could: · strengthen your faith · purify your heart · refresh yourself emotionally and physically · maximize your time · prepare yourself for coming trials · calm your troubled heart · experience overflowing joy · gain supernatural wisdom Would you be interested?

All of that and more is available when you prioritize spending time in God’s Word. The single most important thing you can do for your spiritual life is to reflect daily upon Scriptures.

The two most common excuses I hear for not reading the Bible are “I don’t have time” and “I don’t know how.” Well, it takes the average reader three minutes and 45 seconds to read the average chapter in the Bible. You do have time! As to not knowing how, that’s why last year we passed out over 2,200 copies of “A Chapter A Day For The Rest Of Your Life”. This daily Bible reading journal provides the guidance you need.

Last year’s response has been tremendous! Here’s how a few who followed along were changed: “A Chapter a Day transformed 2019 for me!

Through it I’ve fallen in love with reading God’s Word and have had so many moments where something I’ve read immediately shows up in my life and challenges me to respond in obedience.”

“It has given me a great foundation to start my day with the best perspective!”

“It’s really been amazing for someone like me who’s never even bothered to open an actual Bible until now. Boy, have I been missing out!”

“There are no words to describe how we LOVE delving into God’s word through the journal. My husband and I love sharing what God has spoken to us on any given day.”

“I can’t say enough about how helpful it is to have the chapters laid out to read and a structure to guide me in my time with the Lord.”

We are so committed to seeing our entire church family meditating on the Scriptures that we’ve produced a second volume of “A Chapter A Day.” In this volume, you will read through the entire New Testament and most of the poetical books including Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Job. Get ready for life-transformation in 2020!

If Bay Area is your church home, this is our gift to you to help you grow spiritually this year. Beginning December 29, you can pick up your copy after the gatherings for as long as our supply lasts.

My prayer is that the Lord will use “A Chapter A Day For The Rest Of Your Life” to help all of us become more like Jesus and be used to help reach the county, nation and world for Christ!

Believing God for great things in 2020,

From here to the nations,

Greg St. Cyr Lead Pastor

Greg St. Cyr is the lead pastor at Bay Area Community Church and a monthly contributor to GO&MAKE.

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WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BAY AREA?

By Brian Hopper

here is one thing that I absolutely love about who we are as a church. One thing we do that keeps me up at night excited, fuels my dreams for the future of our church, and makes me smile every time I think about it… want to guess what that is?

You might think it’s our gatherings with the great teaching from Greg or Pat, the creativity that we inject into everything we do to help people connect with Jesus, or perhaps how awesome our worship teams are every week, ushering us into an encounter with Jesus. Though they are all good – very good – they’re not it. And since I was our Missional Community Pastor for five years, you might even think it’s that our church meets in MCs throughout the week to love God back, love each other and love our neighbor (which I do love)… but even that is not it.

So here it is – and you’re gonna think I’m a little off – it’s that we as a church intentionally invest in and are committed to raising up the next generation of pastors, church planters and leaders through our residency program. We all have something we love about Bay Area, and for me, this is it.

I just love that the Lord calls people into ministry, and that we get to use what we have right here to help shape, influence and prepare people to lead the church. This type of training happens in all kinds of approaches and venues throughout the world, but the fact that we get to do this here and it’s serving the local church just fires me up.

Now this is not something unique to us as a church. In fact, we see this type of preparation and commitment to equipping as far back as the first-century church.

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In Acts 13, we find a beautiful picture of the Holy Spirit calling and sending Paul and Barnabas to go and take the gospel to the Gentiles. At the time (Acts 11), the Greek Gentiles had responded to the gospel, which resulted in a church being born.

Barnabas, so excited by what he was seeing, decided to go and retrieve Saul (later changing his name to the Greek version Paul) so that he could see and participate in this work (Acts 11:19-25). There were five leaders in the church of Antioch – a few prophets and a few teachers (Acts 13:1). And once Paul arrived in Antioch, he and the other leaders “taught considerable numbers” for an entire year.

This teaching not only grew the young disciples, but also prepared Paul and Barnabas to train and equip the first generation of church leaders.

After this time while praying and fasting, the Lord spoke by the power of the Holy Spirit and said “set apart Saul and Barnabas for the work which I have called them” (Acts 13:2). This work was to go and take the gospel to the nations and to make disciples, training and equipping all the saints. This year of training, preparing and sending was going to culminate in the starting of churches all around the region and putting in place leaders for the church.

Now in this one scene, all in the context of one local church, we see the Lord calling, equipping and sending those He has called for His work. What an exciting time!

Here at Bay Area, this lies at the heart of what we have committed to as we prepare men and women for full-time vocational ministry. This is what I am a product of some 20+ years ago when I wondered how a guy like me could ever get to do what I saw Greg or Mark McGeever doing as they pastored and led the church.

At the time, I had a prominent career doing well for myself while also serving by leading a young adults ministry. The Lord grew this ministry and helped us reach and disciple over 150 young adults. And this led me to wonder, was the Lord calling me to do something different with my life? Well, were it not for a Bay Area internship at the time, that question would have gone unanswered in my life and I’d likely not be where I am today.

But because our leaders wanted to invest in training and equipping the next generation of leaders in the context of the local church, there was a path for me.

And this path of development has led us as a church to ordain and commission over 10 pastors, church planters and missionaries. This has been the path for folks like Pat Linnell (our Teaching Pastor), Jake Weiduwilt (our Easton Student Ministry Pastor), Joseph Sharon (soon to be director of ICBM, our

partner ministry in India), Jorge Solorzano (the lead pastor of Axis Church), and Trevin Hoekzema (soon to be a global missions pastor). Currently Theil Theil, Bryan McFarland and Colleen Forsythe are all in the residency program preparing to serve in full-time vocational ministry.

Jorge Solorzano, Lead Pastor, Axis Church: My personal experience with the pastoral residency at Bay Area, simply put, was above and beyond what I expected. Bay Area, in partnership with the SENT Network, provided a customized plan for my development in different areas, investing financial resources and countless hours of coaching, training and direction that made the church planting process of Axis Church so much more effective and smooth in God’s grace.

Pat Linnell, Teaching Pastor at Bay Area and founder of Grace Bomb: The residency gave me the practical next steps in following Jesus’ call on my life to preach His Word. The relationships, opportunities, accountability and education all helped me get on track, stay focused, and grow in my ability to expand His Kingdom. It was a game changer.

Our residency is a two-year program that trains, equips and sends those called into vocational ministry. The residency focuses on the development of three key areas: character, knowledge and skill. We help cultivate the necessary godly character to lead the church, while laying a foundation of biblical and theological knowledge, which then translates into practical skills in the context of the local church or mission field. Our residents supplement their biblical and theological training by attending seminary. All of this culminates in our rigorous ordination process for pastors or commissioning for missionaries or leaders. Residents raise financial support for their two years, and our church contributes by providing a healthcare package.

It is this type of training and equipping that fueled the local church in the first century, and it is what will fuel the church for the future. I’m proud to be part of a church that so willingly invests its time, treasure and talents in the lives of those the Lord is calling. If you or someone you know would like to find out more about our residency, please contact me at brian.hopper@bayareacc.org.

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Friday, February 14 6- 9 PM Michael and Amy Pickering will entertain with their dueling pianos, award-winning music and comedy. Don’t miss this hilarious evening full of fun, laughter and ministry. KidCare is available for children ages infant through fifth-grade.

bayareacc.org/register

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GROWTH GROUPS Feb. 5 - March 11 Wednesdays 7- 8:30 PM Register for upcoming Growth Groups on topics including exploring Christianity, prayer, stewardship, Genesis and sharing the Gospel.

bayareacc.org/growthgroups

SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE EVENTS

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A LIFESTYLE OF WORSHIP

Saturday, January 11 9 AM - 12:30 PM Do you want to experience joy in living out your purpose? Then join us for the upcoming quiet retreat for women, where we will explore what it means to foster a lifestyle of worship.

Register at bayareacc.org/register.

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ON MISSION IN ODENTON:

The Patrick Family

By Michele Rollins

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the heart of a densely populated town in western Anne Arundel County, a family of five resides in an established community of hard-working people with a burden to reach their neighbors with the transformative message of Jesus.

Bryan and Amy Patrick, along with their three children, have lived in their brick and cream-colored Odenton home for over a decade. Followers of Jesus from a young age who met at a Texas seminary, Bryan and Amy had felt a clear calling from the Lord to live on mission in their own community for a while when they heard that Bay Area Community Church was planning to launch its next campus in Odenton.

They had already been tilling the spiritual soil locally through involvement in their kids’ schools, building relationships and inviting people to church. But the distance to their former church proved to be a barrier for their neighbors and was a factor in their decision to become a part of the Bay Area church family.

“We love this community. We’ve been here for 13 years, and we want to see this community reached with the gospel,” Amy reinforced. “We want to do what we can to build deeper relationships and be impactful in the community where God has us right now.”

They began attending Bay Area in spring 2019, and were soon invited to be a part of the core team that spent months preparing for the Odenton Campus launch in September. Led by Campus Pastor Jason Barthelemy, the core team – about 40 people in all – met regularly throughout the summer to establish the campus’ DNA and vision, learn practical ways to share the gospel, build community with one another, and most importantly, pray.

As the launch date approached, many core team families hosted block

parties, welcoming their neighbors into their homes to share a meal and invite them to Bay Area Odenton. The Patricks hosted a party over Labor Day weekend, going door-to-door to invite neighbors in the surrounding 60 or so homes. It was their first time meeting many of their neighbors, yet 40 people showed up. In the days and weeks that followed, it was obvious that the party had changed the relational atmosphere on their street for the better.

“My kids make fun of me for my southern-ness because I wave at everybody, and people rarely wave back,” Bryan admitted with a laugh,

We want to do what we can to build deeper relationships and be impactful in the community where God has us right now. speaking of his interactions with his neighbors prior to the party. “There’s one guy who sits out with his dogs – he is a tough-looking dude, always smoking a cigarette, and he’s got pit bulls in the front yard. He didn’t make it to the party, but he was so thankful that we invited him. When we walk the neighborhood we stop and talk to him – he is just the sweetest man. Now every time he waves at us.”

More than three months after the campus launch, the Patricks remain committed members of the Odenton family. On Sundays, Amy arrives early to brew coffee and create a welcoming

atmosphere for guests by overseeing hospitality. Bryan has taken part ownership of assimilation, coming alongside campus staff to facilitate First Step and Next Step classes each month.

There, he is able to build relationships and help new people get connected, whether through serving, a Missional Community, or another avenue. He also serves regularly on the worship team.

A core part of who they are as followers of Jesus, serving is something Bryan and Amy have modeled for and involved all of their kids in. Their teenage girls, Lauren and Karley, serve in Children’s Ministry by leading large-group worship.

And 11-year-old son Tyler has been affectionately termed the campus gopher, being sent on Sunday morning errands and happily serving wherever he is asked.

“Yes, it’s about Odenton,” Bryan said of their commitment to serving, “but I also have a sense of urgency as a dad for our kids to see [us serve]. We got out of our comfort zone and served the Kingdom together, and it excites me to think about the fruit of that 10 years from now when they are adults.”

Amy added, “Watching the girls step into their [serving] roles has been a real joy to us, seeing them blossom and take ownership, leading well and confidently.”

With all three kids highly active in their schools’ athletic and musical programs, the Patricks spend much of their time in the car travelling to and from work and school. During their down time, they enjoy watching movies as a family, cooking together, and going on road trips to visit relatives in Atlanta.

And of course, they invest much of their time in building relationships with neighbors and living on mission right at home in their community of Odenton, expectantly believing the Lord to use them to change the lives of the people living around them.

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EVE RYDAY MI SSI ON AR IES I N E V E RY G E N E R AT I O N

By Victoria Cline

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hen people think of missionaries, they often picture an adult in an overseas country, but at all of Bay Area’s campuses, children and students are discipled to be on mission in their schools and communities every day!

Beginning in the Deep Blue (Bay Area’s Children’s Ministry), even the youngest children are being prepared to live on mission. Annapolis Campus Children’s Ministry Director Kristin Collins explained, “In The Deep Blue, we want to make sure every child knows Jesus and is developing a relationship with Him. We want to equip our kids with tools to be good neighbors and love people like Jesus, so that when they move into Student Ministry they have a strong foundation to continue to be on mission for Jesus.”

global. Kids created ornaments to give to their neighbors as a way to invite them to Christmas Eve gatherings and made cards to be delivered to South Sudan.

In easy and fun ways, our children at Bay Area are already learning what it means to give back and be an everyday missionary, and our Children’s Ministry is committed to equipping families to live on mission together. “We love giving families meaningful memories together, and if you start training kids at a young age to give to others it can really grow and develop into something beautiful as they grow up,” Kristin emphasized.

Once kids enter Bay Area’s Student Ministry (BASM), during their middle and high school years this emphasis of being on mission continues to be developed.

Student Ministry Pastor Brent Squires

“ We want to equip our kids with tools to be good neighbors and love people like Jesus.”

There are several ways The Deep Blue teaches children about what it looks like to be on mission. Each quarter, children get to be involved in a different offering initiative that helps them understand the joy of giving by supporting Bay Area’s local and global partners. In addition, they hold regular events for fourth- and fifth-graders called Dive 45 that are intentionally designed for kids to invite their friends from outside of church and introduce their families to Bay Area.

This December, The Deep Blue hosted a special event called Family Christmas Night where kids not only celebrated the holiday with their families in a fun and exciting way, but also learned about unique ways to give and be on mission at Christmastime. At the event, there were two different giving stations – local and

explained, “It is our hope that students look at our ministry as not for them alone but for their friends and their school too. We tell our kids that attending their schools is like a nine-month mission trip, and they don’t have to go to a foreign country to be on mission. They are on mission right here every day.”

One of the ways BASM equips students is by creating an invitational culture so that students have a physical tool in the form of an invite card to spark conversation with other students in their schools or on their sports teams. “It’s important for us to create an outward-facing way for kids to invite their friends in a non-intimidating way. We are training and encouraging students to look for opportunities to share their stories and to invite their friends to events as an entry point so

that their guests are more likely to come back for our Sunday or Wednesday night gatherings,” Annapolis Campus Student Ministry Director Lauren Gibeault said, providing insight into what living on mission as a student is like.

One event that serves as an introduction to BASM is Game Day, a Super Bowl party packed with food and games that draws hundreds of students every year.

A great example of the impact students can have by inviting others to these events is one recent high school grad’s story. He was invited to Game Day by a friend and won a gift at the event.

Soon after, he began attending BASM gatherings. As he learned more about Jesus and was encouraged by student leaders, he eventually gave his life to Christ. The following year, he and a few other teammates invited their entire wrestling team to come to Bay Area and celebrate the end of their season with a party hosted in The Warehouse. A total of 26 students came as a result of a simple yet meaningful invitation, and this is just one example of students living on mission for Jesus.

BASM leaders are continuing to train students to echo his story, in that students from all different schools and sports teams are beginning to invite their friends and teammates to come experience Bay Area and create an open door to church that they would not otherwise have. These connections can be life-changing and provide a way for students to hear about Jesus and establish a relationship with Him. From the youngest age, our children and students are having an impact for Jesus. They are everyday missionaries changing the world around them.

To learn more about Bay Area’s children and student ministries, go to bayareacc. org/children or bayareacc.org/students.

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By Greg St. Cyr

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s we move beyond Christmas, the celebration that “He Made Time” through the incarnation has marked us. This January we launch a new series that will take us to Easter called “He Changed Everything: The Life of Jesus.” Whether you are exploring Jesus or are a mature follower of Him, this study of the life of Jesus will change you! Together, we will examine the greatest life ever lived: the words He spoke, the miracles He performed, the mission He gave us, and His death, resurrection and ascension into heaven.

It is not an overstatement to say that Jesus changed everything. Wherever His teachings and influence have reached, society has transformed for the better.

Discrimination has been put down, marriage has been elevated, children valued, schools and hospitals established, the poor and disenfranchised cared for, cultures transformed, and a host of other changes for the good of humankind.

Why? Why did everything change?

Because His life was like no other. Jesus is the embodiment of love and compassion. His character, flawless. His life, sinless. He is the friend of sinners and outcasts whose heart was for all people, especially the hurting and rejected.

Because no one taught like Jesus. He teaches with authority that pierces hearts – simple, clear, personal and original. No one took down notes, but everybody remembered what He said. He never sought a crowd but never lacked one.

Because of His miracles. Jesus turned water into wine, multiplied the fish and loaves, raised the dead, caused the lame to walk and blind to see, cast out demons, calmed the sea, and walked on water.

Because His death was like none other. Jesus was nailed to a cross between two criminals, beaten and bruised for our behalf. The sky became black for three hours. With a shout He yelled, “It is finished!” Then, the veil of the temple was torn from top to bottom.

But the ultimate reason He changed everything is because of what happened three days after His death. On that early Sunday morning, an angel rolled away the stone and said, “He is not here. He has risen just like He said He would.”

I hope all of us will make it a priority to learn from our study in God’s Word, He Changed Everything: The Life of Jesus. No matter where you are in your relationship with Jesus, this series is for you. When we put our faith in Jesus, we are changed into a new creation and new things have come. And the more we get to know Jesus, the more He changes us.

The question we each must ask is, “Is He changing me?”

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LEADERSHIP

PROFILE:

KEVIN RIMANDO

By Victoria Cline

any people who attend Bay Area’s weekend gatherings may not notice the degree to which the lights, sound, music, stage placement and worship set have been carefully thought out and put together, but Worship Director Kevin Rimando knows firsthand all about the process behind what goes into Bay Area’s worship environments every weekend.

Kevin grew up in the church and always had a love of music, yet he never really thought he would be on staff at a church in Maryland. In fact, Kevin grew up across the country in California. He marks attending a Christian high school as a landmark moment in his walk with Jesus. “It was the first time that I was in an environment where everyone was dedicating their life to Jesus in the way they acted and talked. I realized my faith was meant to be a 24/7 lifestyle for Jesus,” he said, looking back.

After graduation, Kevin moved to Pennsylvania to attend Grove City College for an electrical engineering degree but quickly realized that was not the right path and switched his major to history with a math minor. While at this Christian college, Kevin recalls that through different friends and his studies in the liberal arts, he truly began to grasp God’s astounding gift of grace and the truth and perfection that are found in Jesus. As he began to make career choices and eventually move to

Maryland, Kevin was never worried because he had a strong trust in God and knew that what he was going to do in his life was part of God’s plan. And he believed that God’s plan was good.

Kevin moved to the Annapolis area when he began working in D.C. at the Library of Congress. His then girlfriend and now wife Lauren had been living in Maryland and attending Bay Area, so Kevin was already familiar with the church and knew a group of young adult friends from visiting her.

Lauren was actually leading a young adult Missional Community at the time, and Kevin soon was leading as well. In his Missional Community, there were several members of the Bay Area worship team who knew of Kevin’s love for music, so they invited Kevin to audition to join the worship team as a guitar player. At the time, Kevin was working for Ceremony Coffee, yet he knew that was not the place for him long-term and started searching for another job.

While he was searching, Bay Area’s Worship Leader Jonathan Madrid invited him to apply for an opening on Bay Area’s worship staff. Kevin was so excited and knew immediately that this was where God wanted him to be, and in September of 2018 he joined the Bay Area team.

In his role as Worship Director, Kevin manages much of what happens behind the scenes to produce what

people see, hear and experience in weekend gatherings. Kevin’s role includes directing the band through their worship sets, stage design, leading volunteers, working with light design, cameras and broadcast, playing keys and guitar, and more. Through all of these elements, Kevin explains that what he and other team members do is craft an environment of worship.

He remarked, “I hope what I do helps people feel unified when they are at church so that when they come here, they feel like they are part of the Kingdom – something larger than just coming to church. Some of my favorite moments at Bay Area are when I feel like the whole room is worshipping together and we all feel the weight and power of God.” Kevin shared that what excites him the most is looking back at the clear path God brought him along that led him to this role, which is a perfect mix of the technical and artistic gifts God has given him and the skills he has developed throughout his career.

In his spare time, Kevin enjoys cooking, film photography, drinking great coffee, playing music and leather working. He has been married to his wife Lauren for three and a half years and just completed his first year on staff at Bay Area.

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Mis sio ns U p d a t e :

Worldviews

By Michele Rollins

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ave you ever traveled to another English-speaking country but felt like the people there spoke a different language? The bathroom might be called the loo or the water closet, and that’s just the beginning. Carry an American-to-British English dictionary with you, and Bob’s your uncle (which apparently means “you’re all set”).

Either way, your upbringing shaped the way you talk, think, speak and reason.

The culture you grew up in shaped your understanding of the gospel, too. Missiologists (those who study Christian mission) have learned that individuals and cultures tend toward one of three predominant worldviews: guilt/innocence, fear/power or honor/ shame. As a result, we tend to share the gospel in the way that makes the most sense to us – maybe in the way that the gospel was presented to us originally.

However, what happens when you meet someone from another culture, whether while serving on a missions team or chatting with your coworker or neighbor? Thankfully, the Christmas story reminds us that knowing Jesus is “good news of great joy for all the people” (Luke 2:10), and the gospel resonates richly in every culture.

In the Western world, like the United States or Europe, most of us view the world through a lens of guilt and innocence, similar to a courtroom. A sense of justice points us to a just Judge, and tells us that wrongdoing requires a punishment. When we share the gospel, we might say something like this: Adam and Eve broke God’s law in the Garden of Eden, and that sin caused us to be separated from a just and holy God. The Bible tells us that because of sin, we are spiritually dead. But God, in His great love

for us, sent Jesus at Christmas as fully God, fully man. He lived a perfect, sinless life and took on the punishment that we deserved at the cross so that we could be restored into relationship with God. The call to trust Jesus is to stop trying to earn God’s grace through our own works. “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23).

That’s good news! But what if you viewed the world like our friends in Africa or tribal areas, where fear and power is the primary worldview? The idea of being innocent might not be bad news, but it wouldn’t be as good as hearing that Jesus is our Conquering King who reigns with power. To share the gospel, we might talk about the power that sin holds in our lives – Paul calls us “slaves to sin” (Romans 6:17) – and the way that Jesus calmed storms, cast out demons and healed sicknesses in displays of His omnipotence. At Christmas, Jesus came as a vulnerable infant, and at Easter, He demonstrated God’s power over death through His resurrection. The call to trust Jesus is to abandon the idols and rituals we’ve used to try to get power or appease God. “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil” (Ephesians 6:10-11).

That, too, is good news! But what about our friends in Asia or the Middle East who value honor and try to avoid shame?

A desire for loyalty and status means that saving face is an important part of keeping your place in your family and in society. When Adam and Eve sinned, they covered their nakedness (shame) and lost the close relationship they had experienced with God and each other.

To share the gospel, we might talk about the honor and glory that Jesus had at the

right hand of the Father, and how He willingly humbled Himself by becoming a man – a baby, a refugee, with “nothing in his appearance that we might desire him” (Isaiah 53:2). Even our good deeds were like worthless rags (Isaiah 64:6), but Jesus bore our shame on the cross so that we could receive the honor and glory of being a child of the Most High King. The call to trust Jesus is to find your worth in your place as God’s child rather than in your worldly prestige. Through His work, He gave us worth, significance, belonging and family. “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12).

That, my friends, is good news. You see, the good news of Jesus that we celebrate at Christmas and Easter and every other day of the year is that His good news is for all the people – no matter your social class, ethnicity, language, list of past offenses, shameful behavior or powerlessness. And we want people all around the world to have the opportunity to grasp that reality in a way, a language and a context that they can understand. We’d love for you to join us in 2020 to make passionate, maturing followers of Jesus from here… to the nations.

Want to learn about these worldviews and how God might use you to share the gospel cross-culturally? Join us for Perspectives beginning January 9 or join one of our 2020 short term missions teams. Learn more at bayareacc.org/missions.

Interested in learning more about how to speak the gospel in a way that resonates?

Check out our Gospel Fluency workshop January 24-25. Learn more and register at bayareacc.org/gospelfluency.

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SERVE LIKE JESUS WITH DAVE MITCHELL

By Victoria Cline

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lifelong Marylander, Dave Mitchell began attending Bay Area with his wife Kim and four children in 2006 while searching for a church in their community for their kids to get involved in as they grew up.

Dave and Kim were involved in serving their home church before coming to Bay Area, especially in children’s ministry while their kids were young, so it was a natural transition for them to get involved in serving at Bay Area. But Dave had not always attended church and been involved in service.

Dave shared that he grew up only going to church on holidays or special occasions yet knew there was something more that he was missing. About 30 years ago, six months after he first met Kim, Dave started going to church on a regular basis with her family and was eventually led to faith. When Dave gave his life to Christ, a lifestyle of service truly began.

Fast forward to 15 years ago, when the Mitchells began the Walk the Walk Foundation. People may know Walk the Walk for the partnerships Bay Area has had with them over the years like Backpacks for Kids and Gifts for Children, but not many know the story behind how this foundation began.

“The Walk the Walk Foundation started when we lost a child at birth and then wanted to buy Christmas gifts for a child who was the age our child would have been. An opportunity arose in West Virginia to support a family there, and that’s how it got started. One family then grew in the next year to providing presents for 65 kids,” Dave explained.

And the foundation was just the beginning of the incredible impact the Mitchells have had while at Bay Area.

Dave explained that part of the reason he has been able to serve in so many different capacities is that he believes strongly that you don’t have to reinvent

yourself or take on new skills in order to serve. Instead, Dave enjoys using the gifts God has already given him and the experience he has had in his career in order to serve his church family.

One example of how Dave has done this is by becoming involved during both of Bay Area’s expansion projects over the last few years. Dave served as the church’s general contractor during the builds, and his background in the construction world provided him with the experience and knowledge Bay Area needed at the time. Dave simply stated, “You just play off of what talents God has given you instead of trying to rewrite the story. He has given us our strengths, and we should use them to help others.”

but over the last 20 years, he has faced significant health issues. During this time, Dave had to rely on prayer and God’s Word to get him through tough times and be able to continue serving.

When faced with what seemed like more than he could handle, he viewed it as an opportunity to fully rely on God to carry him through it. And that is how Dave has been able to continue to serve despite the challenges he has faced – trusting in the Lord to sustain him.

“I really enjoy supporting those who are in need and helping them with their most basic needs – that’s what the Lord has led my wife and I to do. I get excited

“ I get excited about finding those who are being left behind and need support and being able to show them God’s love through serving them”

Another example of what Dave describes as “naturally serving” is how the Mitchells use their home to serve others. The Mitchells have opened their home for college students to meet in, for families who needed a place to stay, for around 30 different midshipmen as a sponsor family and even for Bay Area staff transitioning to live in Maryland. Dave explained why his home provides a natural way to serve: “The Lord has blessed us with the resources we have like our beautiful home, and one of the commitments my wife and I made was to share our home with anyone who might need a place to come.”

And those are just a few examples of the many ways Dave has served over the years. He currently serves as an usher and assists with the trailers Bay Area Odenton uses to transport and set up their gathering equipment.

Dave noted he understands a lot of people feel they are unable to serve due to a number of different challenges,

about finding those who are being left behind and need support and being able to show them God’s love through serving them,” Dave said of his passion for serving others.

With the building projects completed, Dave is already praying about the next place God would lead him to serve and hopes others will join him in doing the same by using their talents in service to others.

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Sunday, February 2 6-11 PM ANNAPOLIS CAMPUS • THE WAREHOUSE Middle and high school students can join us for our annual Game Day event! There will be hundreds of students, all of the best Game Day snacks and food items, 80+ giveaways, and, of course, we’ll have the Big Game on the big screens!

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MARCH 7

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BAPTISM

HAPPENINGS

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE BAPTIZED? For more information, contact: K-5th: thuli.leigh@bayareacc.org 6-12th: brent.squires@bayareacc.org Adults: shari.brandt@bayareacc.org

OUR MISSION Making passionate, maturing followers of Jesus from here to the nations

YOUR FIRST STEP New to Bay Area or want to get involved? Join us at First Step, a fun, one-hour gathering where you’ll learn about who we are, what we believe, and what your next steps might be in order to grow in your spiritual journey.

Snacks are provided. Take your first step at Bay Area by signing up today to attend the gathering on 1/12.

YOUR NEXT STEP If you are a part of Bay Area and are wanting to take your next step in your spiritual journey, Next Step is for you! Next Step is a onehour gathering designed to help you grow as a disciple through community and/or serving.

Join us on 1/19 to connect in community and to check out our serving opportunities. Hope to see you there!

BECOME A MEMBER Are you interested in joining our church family? Here at Bay Area, we call our members Ministry Partners because we are committed to partnering together to make passionate, maturing followers of Jesus from here to the nations. For those who would like to learn more about becoming a Ministry Partner, the next Ministry Partner Orientation is March 22 from 12:30-4 p.m.

To find upcoming dates or register for First Step, Next Step or Ministry Partner Orientation, go to bayareacc. org/nextsteps.

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CARE NETWORK There are times when every one of us experiences challenging circumstances, losses, relational pain and difficult transitions in our lives. God never intended that we go through these experiences alone. The Care Network provides a variety of resources, trained volunteers and referrals to professional counselors that can help you to move forward. We desire to provide hope and healing through a variety of resources both inside and outside the walls of Bay Area.

Info: leanne.lane@bayareacc.org

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Sunday, 1/12, 1-2:30 p.m., Room 237

Being a caregiver can mean many things, from caring for the very young to providing adult services and taking care of aging adults. To be most effective in providing care, caregivers need support, encouragement, practical advice and helpful resources that will equip them to better take care of themselves and their loved ones. Our monthly Caregivers’ Support Group is here to provide a safe place to engage with other caregivers, obtain new resources, share challenges, joys and to be encouraged! This session will focus on stress management and exercise. No registration is necessary, just come!

Info: msbellamy77@gmail.com

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP WINTER SESSION Thursdays, 2/6-5/7, 6:45-9 p.m., Room 178

If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, this can be a very confusing time. You may feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. GriefShare is designed to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare is a community of people who understand what you are going through and who will walk alongside you through one

of life’s most difficult experiences.

Cost is $15.

Register: bayareacc.org/register

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT CLASS Sundays, 1/12-2/16, 9:20 a.m., Dock A

Everyone’s marriage morphs into something they didn’t intend it to be.

At some point you need something sturdier than romance, something deeper than shared interests and mutual attraction. You need changed expectations, radical commitments, and most importantly, grace! Come join us as we hear from Dr. Paul David Tripp about building a marriage of unity, understanding and love.

Register: bayareacc.org/register

THE GREAT DATE NIGHT Friday, 2/14, 6-9 p.m., Auditorium

Michael and Amy Pickering will entertain us with their dueling pianos, award-winning music and comedy.

Michael and Amy are full of highenergy fun - a perfect mix of clean comedy and your favorite sing-along music. Don’t miss this hilarious evening full of fun, laughter and ministry. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres provided. This is a great opportunity to invite friends. KidCare is available for children ages infant to fifth grade.

Register: bayareacc.org/register

ENGAGED?

We want to partner with you as you establish a strong, Jesus-centered life together. Through premarital mentoring you’ll be paired with trained marriage mentors who will equip you with the tools and resources you’ll need to succeed in marriage.

Info: premarital.ministry@ bayareacc.org

CARE NETWORK SERVING OPPORTUNITIES CARE COACHES

Are you a man with the gifts of compassion and mercy who desires to help others in a coaching role?

Care Coaches are maturing followers of Jesus who are compelled by God’s work in them to walk alongside hurting people as they discover the joy of a deepening relationship with the Lord. Training is provided.

DIVORCECARE

Have you experienced separation or divorce and have a heart to help walk with others through this life change?

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT TEAM This team is looking for couples to assist with a variety of events throughout the year.

GRIEFSHARE

Have you participated in a GriefShare Support Group and benefited from this ministry and now have a heart to serve others? Training is provided.

Info: leanne.lane@bayareacc.org

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY WAVE RIDERS

Are you a parent of nursery- or preschool-age children looking to be in community? We invite your family to be a part of our Wave Riders play group that meets twice a month from 10 a.m. to noon.

1/7: Ride-ons in the auditorium at Bay Area 1/21: Toddler Time at Get Air Trampoline Park Info: wave.riders@bayareacc.og

DIVE 45 NINJA Friday, 1/10, 7-9 p.m.

Fourth- and fifth-graders are invited to come play with us at Thrive Gymnastics in Annapolis. Don’t miss this evening of gymnastics fun inspired by the TV show “American Ninja Warrior” that will include an obstacle course, a bars/upper body strength station, a balance and agility station, and more. The cost is $15 per child, and space is limited to 50 children, so register today!

Register: bayareacc.org/register

PARENT DEDICATION Sunday, 3/29, 1 p.m.

Have you committed as parents to raise your children for Jesus?

Unlike a child dedication, this special ceremony marks your dedication as parents to instilling godly character in your children as you pursue Jesus as a family. You have been entrusted with the precious gift of your child’s life, and our Children’s Ministry is here to partner with you as you embark on this discipleship journey as parents.

Our Parent Dedication celebrates this commitment with you while surrounded and supported by your friends and family.

Info: kristin.collins@bayareacc.org.

For a complete calendar of events at all campuses, go to bayareacc.org/events.

EMPLOYMENT

communications projects for all campuses.

DIRECTOR, WOMEN’S MINISTRY

KIDCARE TEAM MEMBERS

Part-time, 25 hours/week - The Director will implement strategic vision for all areas of Women’s Ministry by overseeing volunteers/leaders with strong communication and problemsolving, along with fruitful discipleship and leadership of women.

Our KidCare team has a need for adults who have a heart for kids. We provide KidCare for all ministries and various events year-round. Want to join our team of paid workers? Email KidCare Coordinator Ellyn at ellyn. watson@bayareacc.org.

SHORT TERM MISSIONS COORDINATOR

For more info and to apply: bayareacc.org/jobs

Part-time, 20 hours/week - The Short Term Missions Coordinator will help achieve Bay Area’s mission through excellent administration of the Short Term Missions program. This person will be administratively gifted with strong attention to detail, clear communication skills and a love for clear and consistent processes leading to effective ministry.

FACILITIES ASSISTANT

Part-time, Monday through Thursday 4-10 p.m., 24 hours/week. The Facilities Assistant is responsible for unlocking, locking and securing the building and helping oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the church building and grounds.

These duties involve assisting with building repairs, janitorial, grounds maintenance, setting up and breaking down rooms, assembling furniture and other duties assigned by the facility manager and/or management.

WEEKEND FACILITIES ASSISTANTS

Part-time, Saturday, from 3 p.m. to close, 5 hours/week - The Weekend Facilities Assistants are responsible for opening, unlocking, closing and securing the building and helping to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the church building and grounds. These duties involve assisting with building repairs, janitorial, grounds maintenance, assembling furniture and other duties assigned by the facility manager and/ or management.

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Part-time, 24 hours/week - The Digital Communications Coordinator will serve on the Communications Team with the Communications Director.

Their primary responsibilities will include managing and updating Bay Area’s website and social media accounts, as well as assisting with digital marketing and other

GLOBAL MISSIONS PERSPECTIVES COURSE Thursdays, 1/9-5/7, 6:30-9:15 p.m.

Use what’s in you to bless the world around you. Perspectives is a 15week discipleship course delving into the Biblical, historical, cultural and strategic perspectives on the World Christian Movement. Register for the “First Night Free” to check out the course and see if this life-changing experience could be for you.

Register: bayareacc.org/register

SOULS CONFERENCE Saturday, 3/7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

You won’t want to miss our secondannual Souls: World Missions Conference where together we’ll be inspired, challenged and equipped to take the gospel to the world. Join international speaker Todd Ahrend and hundreds of others to learn about why and how we GO - both locally and globally. KidCare is available with advance registration.

Learn more and register: bayareacc.org/soulsconference

GO

Take the next step in your walk with Jesus and share God’s love in one of 10 locations worldwide. Learn about our locations and partners: bayareacc. org/missions.

Belize (7/25-8/1): Use your skills as

a dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, nurse or construction worker to bless the people of Belize.

This team will host a dental clinic and Vacation Bible School as well as construct a school building. Dental/ medical professionals must apply by January 15.

Submit an interest form or apply: bayareacc.org/stm

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this year or not, there’s still a way for you to be a part of what God is doing among the nations through Bay Area by financially supporting others.

Give: bayareacc.org/stmgive

specific by grade and gender, and led by our adult leaders. The Warehouse Cafe has optional dinner available for purchase.

Info: lauren.gibeault@bayareacc.org

PRAY

FIRST FRIDAY Friday, 1/10, 7-9 p.m.

Join with others to be encouraged and pray for our missionaries and global partners. This team meets second and fourth Sundays at 9:20 a.m. in the Prayer Room.

Info: ccback84@gmail.com

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP MEN’S MORNING BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays, 6-7:30 a.m., Room 236 Info: sales@ecosoils.net

MEN’S EVENING BIBLE STUDIES Sundays, 6-8 p.m., Room 235

This study is geared toward helping men draw closer to Jesus, discussing and discovering God’s answers for the challenges men face at home, work and in society.

Info: bob.gregory@bayareacc.org

Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Room 235

Study the gospel of Mark. Come ready to be challenged to grow as a follower of Jesus.

Info: horaciotablada@gmail.com

MEN’S BREAKFAST Saturday, 1/18, 8-9:30 a.m.

Join us for The Line: God ‘N Grits, a men’s monthly breakfast in the auditorium. The Line is an opportunity for men of Bay Area to gather around good food and maybe walk out with more than just a full stomach and a few laughs.

Register: bayareacc.org/register

MEN’S SERVICE SATURDAY Saturday, 1/4, 8-10 a.m.

Over the last year, Bay Area has been building a relationship with the Eastport Terrace/Harbour House communities. An opportunity to build and install shelving at the community center has come up, and we’d love for you to join us in serving them!

Info: terry.heinecke@bayareacc.org

STUDENT MINISTRY AMPLIFY - ANNAPOLIS CAMPUS Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.

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Middle school students can join us for our monthly First Friday event! The Warehouse and Café will be open for each event. There is no registration needed and this event is free.

Info: tim.agnolutto@bayareacc.org

884 COFFEEHOUSE Sunday, 1/12, 7-9 p.m.

High school students can join us monthly for live music, coffee and games. This event is held in The Warehouse and will feature a musical guest. Students are encouraged to invite a new friend to this event.

Info: tim.agnolutto@bayareacc.org

SENIOR SNOW TUBING DAY TRIP Saturday, 1/18

High school seniors can register for our annual snow tubing day-trip on Saturday, January 18. We’ll head up to Ski Roundtop for a day of fun together, and we’ll stop for dinner on the way home. The cost is $40. Space is limited.

Info: bayareacc.org/register

GAME DAY 2020 Sunday, 2/2, 6-11 p.m.

Middle and high school students can join us for our annual Game Day event! There will be hundreds of students, all of the best Game Day snacks and food items, 80+ giveaways, and, of course, we’ll have the Big Game on the big screens! $5 donation recommended at the door.

Info: tim.agnolutto@bayareacc.org

WINTER MELTDOWN Friday-Sunday, 2/14-16

High school students can join us for our annual winter retreat to River Valley Ranch. Activity options include zip lining, paintball, horseback riding, dodgeball, and more. Registration will open on Sunday, January 12 and the cost is $175. Space is limited.

Info: bayareacc.org/register

GOSPEL FLUENCY GOSPEL FLUENCY WORKSHOP Friday-Saturday, 1/24-1/25

Join us and Pastor/Saturate Leader Jeff Vanderstelt and Saturate Director Ben Connelly as we learn how to be Gospel

Fluent as everyday missionaries. This two-day workshop is for anyone and everyone who wants to become more skilled in speaking the truths of Jesus.

Cost is $50 and includes teaching sessions on Friday and Saturday, lunch and light snacks. KidCare is available via registration.

Info: bayareacc.org/gospelfluency

WOMEN’S MINISTRY Register for studies and events at bayareacc.org/annapolis/women.

THE WELL JONAH: NAVIGATING A LIFE INTERRUPTED BY PRISCILLA SHIRER Wednesdays, 1/15–4/8, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

What do we do when God interrupts our lives? Many times, like Jonah, we run! In this Bible study, we will redefine interruption and learn that interruption can be God’s invitation to do something beyond our wildest dreams and grow closer to Him. When Jonah was willing to allow God to interrupt his life, the result was a revival of an entire city. What will God do in your life? Video sessions, small group discussions and weekly homework. Book cost: $15 Info: laurie.gregory@bayareacc.org

KIDCARE

Kidcare is available, on a space available basis, for babiespreschoolers during Well a.m.

Cost $65/1 child, $85/2+children.

Registration is required.

Info: Ellyn.watson@bayareacc.org

JOSHUA: WINNING THE WORRY BATTLE BY BARB ROOSE Tuesdays, 1/14–4/14, 6:45-8:30 p.m.

Have you ever tried to fight worry with faith and felt you were losing the battle? Have comments like “God’s got this!” or “Just pray about it” only left you feeling more burdened? Rather than just applying clichés to our worry battles, we will learn through the life of Joshua how to fight our worries by faith in God’s promises. Video teaching, small group discussions and weekly homework will equip us for walking in peace and victory.

Info: cmbernie@thekraftfam.com

WOMEN’S QUIET RETREAT SO WILL I: A LIFESTYLE OF WORSHIP Saturday, 1/11, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

What comes to mind when you think of worship? Hymns of praise? Prayer?

Devotional reading? Indeed these are all forms of worship, but what if worship is a lifestyle? What would that look like? The fact is, we are created to worship God, and because that is our purpose, we will worship.

When we worship God as He requires, “in spirit and truth,” we fulfill our purpose and we experience true joy.

Do you want to experience this joy in living out your purpose? Then join us for the upcoming Quiet Retreat, where we will explore what it might mean to foster a lifestyle of worship. Cost: $20 Register: bayareacc.org/register

WOMEN OF LEGACY (55+)

Join this group of senior women who support one another through encouragement and prayer on the second and fourth Mondays of the month 10:30 a.m. - noon.

Info: luisandcedulie@gmail.com

QUILTS FOR KIDS Saturday, 1/18, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The Annapolis Chapter of QFK meets for the purpose of making quilts for children in hospitals. Bring your sewing machine and your lunch.

Quilting fabrics will be provided. We will meet in the Docks.

Info: annapolisqfk@gmail.com

COLLEGE MINISTRY YOUNG ADULT MISSIONAL COMMUNITY (AGES 18-25) Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.

Missional Communities are a great opportunity for people to connect in community where they are loving God, serving others and growing spiritually together.

Info: lauren.gibeault@bayareacc.org

PRAYER MINISTRY Our Prayer Ministry comprises individuals dedicated to praying for all aspects of Bay Area: gatherings, pastors, missions and more.

Individuals are also available to pray after each gathering (front-right of Chapel stage).

Info: bayareacc.org/prayer

MISSIONAL COMMUNITY Being connected with others helps us grow in our love for God, for each other, and for our neighbor. You can find out more about Missional Communities online at bayareacc.org/ missionalcommunities.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH WINTER RELIEF March 9-16

We have the opportunity to serve the homeless of Anne Arundel County here in our Annapolis Campus by providing food and shelter for a week.

For info on how you can be involved, email winterrelief@bayareacc.org.

EASTPORT FOOD PANTRY

Donate after-school snacks to help nourish hungry children who are going to bed hungry. For info on which items we are collecting email alex.williams@bayareacc.org.

WINTER COATS, HATS AND MITTENS FOR CHILDREN -

Donate these items to support the international Welcome Center in Annapolis. This center enrolls 1015 international students into local public schools every day! Most children are below the poverty line.

Info: alex.williams@bayareacc.org

FINANCIALS

ODENTON CAMPUS HAPPENINGS YOUR FIRST STEP

New to Bay Area or want to get involved? Join us at First Step, a fun, one-hour gathering where you’ll learn about who we are, what we believe, and what your next steps might be in order to grow in your spiritual journey.

Join us on 1/12.

Info: bayareacc.org/nextsteps

YOUR NEXT STEP

If you are a part of Bay Area and are wanting to take your next step in your spiritual journey, Next Step is for you! Next Step is a onehour gathering designed to help you grow as a disciple through community and/or serving. Join us on 1/19.

Info: bayareacc.org/nextsteps

GET CONNECTED IN ODENTON

On June 1, 2018, Bay Area began a two-year generosity initiative called Unrivaled that will fund our ongoing ministry at all campuses, construction of our new student center and children’s addition, and expansion of Christ’s reach from here to the nations.

Our two-year giving goal is $16,500,000.

Want to serve in Odenton or get plugged into community? Email Campus Coordinator Amy at amy. french@bayareacc.org.

FINANCIALS

Books and dinner purchased separately. For more info contact HoracioSharon@gmail.com

Giving Progress Toward Goal: (June 1, 2018 - November 19, 2019) $10,186,338

MAKE A COMMITMENT

Our primary goal in Unrivaled is 100 percent engagement - that every person at Bay Area would ask what it means to put God first in their finances. To make a commitment, pick up a commitment card at an information counter or go to baccunrivaled.org/commitment.

GIVING METHODS

You can give toward your Unrivaled commitment through the offering during the gatherings or online at bayareacc.org/give You can also give by text: “BACC 50” (for Annapolis Campus) or “Odenton 50” (for Odenton Campus) to 30131.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIVING!

WOMEN’S DINNER & BIBLE STUDY: “WOMEN WHO BELIEVED GOD” Thursdays, 1/2–2/27, 6:15-8:30 p.m.,

ODENTON STUDENT MINISTRY AMPLIFY Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Amy French’s House

Students in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to join us for snacks, Bible study and time to hang out.

BASM ICE SKATING Friday, 1/10, 6:15-9 p.m.

Middle and high school students are invited to come ice skating to welcome in the new year. We will meet in the Arundel High School parking lot at 6:15 p.m. and carpool to Quiet Waters Park to ice skate from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $7 and skate rentals are $3. We will meet back at Arundel High School at 9:30 p.m.

Info: bayareacc.org/odenton

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GOSPEL FLUENCY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY JANUARY 24 -25 Join Pastor and Saturate Leader Jeff Vanderstelt and Saturate Director Ben Connelly as we learn how to be gospel fluent as everyday missionaries. This two-day workshop is for anyone and everyone who wants to become more skilled in speaking the truths of Jesus.

bayareacc.org/gospelfluency

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