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IN THIS ISSUE
18 LEADERSHIP PROFILE: DIANNA JEGLUM Annapolis Campus Preschool Coordinator Dianna Jeglum tells her story of obeying God’s calling on her life to disciple kids - her four at home, as well as hundreds at church.
14 COVER STORY: HOW THIS THING WORKS Just as every part and piece that comes with unassembled furniture has an important role to play in creating the functional product, every person in the church is a critical part of making the church work at its best potential. What’s your part?
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10 JONATHAN’S EDITORIAL: WORSHIP IS NOT A WARMUP If we’re late to church, are we getting the most out of our time gathered together? Worship Leader Jonathan Madrid unpacks how connecting with God during worship can be just as powerful as being changed by the message.
8 TREVIN’S EDITORIAL: WHY BE BAPTIZED? Pastoral Resident Trevin Hoekzema shares his story of coming to faith and publicly declaring his commitment to follow Jesus through water baptism.
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MAGAZINE CREDITS EDITOR Meredith Thompson ART DIRECTOR Josh Shirlen ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR Arianne Teeple LEAD DESIGNER Jake Williams DESIGNER Josh Burgin CONTRIBUTORS Gail Wiles Jonathan Madrid Kelly Stiles Lauren Gibeault Michele Rollins Trevin Hoekzema
On the cover: (L-R) Kristin Collins, Jason Barthelemy, Dax Clinkscale, Lauren Gibeault Photo by Josh Shirlen
ELDERS Barry Willhite Bill Plenge Bill Smith Chris Heacock Don Wiley Greg St. Cyr J. Upton John Taylor Keith Riniker Ken Gilmore Merrill Hoekstra Peter Godfrey Rich Heath Roger Ishii Tim Grossman Tom Hogan Warwick Fairfax
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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 Craig Fadel, Easton Campus Pastor – craig.fadel@bayareacc.org Gail Wiles, Campus Launch & Children’s Ministry Director – gail.wiles@bayareacc.org Greg St. Cyr, Lead Pastor – greg.stcyr@bayareacc.org Janet Graves, Women’s Ministry Director – janet.graves@bayareacc.org Jason Barthelemy, Odenton Campus Pastor - jason.barthelemy@bayareacc.org Jerry Shirlen, Financial Administrator – jerry.shirlen@bayareacc.org Jocelyn Sacks, Missional Community Director – jocelyn.sacks@bayareacc.org Jonathan Madrid, Worship Leader – jonathan.madrid@bayareacc.org Josh Shirlen, arts – 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 Ron Dutton, Operations Director – ron.dutton@bayareacc.org
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LETTER FROM THE LEAD
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED “ There is no greater vision, no higher calling, no more magnanimous challenge anyone could give their one and only life to than to loving Jesus passionately and being a part of His grand plan for all nations.�
know you’ll be reading this after I return from Israel, but I want you to experience this with me in real time. Today was a life highlight for me. As I write, Mary Kaye and I are in Israel overlooking the Sea of Galilee. We’ve seen the wilderness of Zin where Abraham, Moses and the children of Israel marched. We spent three days walking the streets and valleys of Jerusalem. And now, we are tracing the footsteps of Jesus in places such as Nazareth and Capernaum. Of all the sites we’ve been, one particular site has its grip on me. It’s located not far from the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the sermon on the mount. Though that sermon surely was the most powerful ever spoken, the place that continues to swirl in my mind is where the greatest challenge ever given to any man or woman by the greatest Person to ever live is located. It’s on the northwest side of the Sea of Galilee not far from Capernaum on a mountain overlook. The hike up was steep. The weather was a perfect 70 degrees, sunny, with a slight breeze. With us were Matt Klinger (pastor of The Well, one of our SENT Network church plants in Silver Spring) and his wife, Courtney, and Mitchell and Sarah Lee (pastor of Grace Community Church in Fulton). As we set our gazes on the Sea of Galilee, the person leading our study tour informed us that we were standing on the traditional spot where Jesus gave the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:16-20. Together we read these words: Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Standing on the mountain where Jesus and His disciples stood brought my mind back over 40 years ago to when I heard those words for the first time. On December 31, 1977, I said “yes” to the Great Commission of Jesus to “make disciples of all nations.” That date represented my absolute surrender to Jesus and His plan for the nations. I had no idea what an extraordinary adventure was ahead of me. All I knew was that I loved Jesus, He was changing me, and I wanted others to know Him. Standing on that mountain on February 13, 2019, at 12:45 p.m., I sensed His charge all over again. And again, along with Mary Kaye and the others, I said “yes” to this command of Jesus. There is no greater vision, no higher calling, no more magnanimous challenge anyone could give their one and only life to than to loving Jesus passionately and being a part of His grand plan for all nations. This commission is not for a select few. It is for each and every follower of Jesus. It begins with you and me doing all we can to grow as His disciples. From there, we prioritize discipling our children, and then discipling others the Lord leads us to. Though spoken over 2,000 years ago, Jesus’ challenge hasn’t lost its impact to those who have ears to hear and a heart to respond. I left that mountainside having encountered Jesus afresh. And I return with a greater resolve that all of us surrender ourselves to Jesus and His plan to disciple the nations.
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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By Pat Linnell
the summer of 2017 here at Bay Area, we launched a new idea and a new sermon series called Grace Bomb – that summer was the official start of writing my first book. Here is a behind-thescenes look at where we are today in moving toward publishing, and why I am praying that this project reaches more people. Most of the 13 chapters are written and edited. The three big movements of the book unpack Ephesians 2:8-10 (Grace-built people Grace Bomb people), Hebrews 4:14-16 (our supernatural fuel supply) and Hebrews 12:1-2 (blasting the barriers in our way).
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While I go into some deep theology at times, I am writing for the person who is only somewhat familiar with the Bible. I want Jesus to make sense to your friend who you’ve been inviting to church but hasn’t taken you up on that offer yet. I have also received around 300 stories recounting Grace Bombing incidents – some of these stories, your stories, have been woven into the book – along with my stories, life experience, and yes, stick figures. For about a year, I worked on the first drafts that were like raw material of all the ideas and stories coming together. My wife Kristen was clutch as she sent me away for at least five weeks to write in
solitude while she held down the fort with the kids, our old dog, and exploding appliances. Nate Thacker, part of the Bay Area family, worked closely with me and helped me think like a writer. Our goal during that year, outside of creating great content, was to get the support of a literary agent in the Christian book world. This is hard to do as a first-time author, and we knew it would be a process. Four months into the search, and after sending several dozen book proposals out, the Lord opened the right doors to the William K. Jensen agency. After a few conversations with them, they were excited to take me on. These guys are legit and represent authors of books you probably own. This was a huge win in the process, as they have direct connections to all the major publishers in the U.S. Today I am working with them to make the book proposal the best it can be, and when they feel it is ready, they will submit it on my behalf to the top 17 publishers – at that point, we only need one publisher to believe in Grace Bomb.
visiting the Facebook page, click on the button to invite your friends to follow along too. I don’t really care too much about numbers and followings, but realize this is part of the process of publication. I do care about publication – and here is why. The Grace Bomb movement has gone wide, fast. We are sending out more cards, with more people than ever interested to get their “bomb on.” My true desire is to see this movement go as deep as it is wide. The biblical content and context to loving our neighbor is richly rooted in the good news of Jesus. Driving the cultural conversation of kindness has long been the birthright of the Christian, and it is long overdue that we reclaim this honor, calling and privilege. The best way to introduce Grace Bomb to people is not by social media, but in their churches, from their pulpits. I am limited in the number of churches where I can preach this message in person. But if I can get my teaching resources into the capable hands of others, they can plumb the depths of being a grace-
“This generation is ready to encounter the grace of God in Jesus.” I’m told that publishers are looking for three things for a great book. 1: Good writing – jury is out on that, but I can always add more stick figures. 2: A good idea – I think this is our leading edge, as Grace Bomb cards have been requested and shipped to 38 states at last count, and while I have encountered some skeptics out there, the majority of people finding out about Grace Bomb love it. In other words, we already have a movement happening. And 3: Publishers are looking for authors with a following. This final element has been our focus in the last couple of months. A social media following is the key variable for sending our proposal to the publishers right now, and we are trending up in this area. The Grace Bomb Instagram and Facebook pages have turned into the main place we’ve been sharing the stories we receive from the website, and that is the kind of following publishers are looking for. In just a few months, some of the simple videos we’ve posted, of literally just reading what people wrote in, have cumulatively surpassed a half million views. I’ve personally never been big on social media, but all this is helping propel a movement and conversation centered around the grace of God in Jesus. If our following is “sound” enough, then our agent will send the proposal in the spring, or we’ll keep building interest and wait until the fall. You can really help me in this regard by following along @grace.bomb on Instagram and @gracebombco on Facebook, which I hope will be a great encouragement to you. When
built person who is able to draw near to the throne of grace, casting aside anything that may hinder their walks with Jesus and service to their neighbors. Recently, I received this comment on social media about Grace Bomb: “I just read all of the posts on this account and it makes me happy for humanity. Did you know that even atheists can commit ‘random acts of kindness?’ Don’t wait for the ‘spirit’ to move you, you can be loving toward your neighbor without feeling divinely inspired to do so. We don’t need God to make us kind to one another. This is on us to keep it going.” While I appreciate the tone and sincerity expressed here, I also feel deeply sad for what is missing – Jesus. With Jesus nothing is random; with Jesus we always have source of unending love. With Jesus it’s not about us keeping a movement going, but allowing Him to work through us. This generation is ready to encounter the grace of God in Jesus. So would you pray along with me that through the movement of Grace Bomb, God would be glorified and Christ would be exalted, and that He would open doors for publishing, and more importantly, open the hearts of those in desperate need of His Grace?
Pat Linnell is the teaching pastor at Bay Area Community Church and a monthly contributer to GO&MAKE.
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WHY BE BAPTIZED? By Trevin Hoekzema
stopped dating Jesus about a year ago. Having grown up in a Christian home and gone to a Christian elementary school, I have always had somewhat of a relationship with Jesus. For most of my elementary school years, I accepted Jesus into my heart every Friday morning during chapel. I figured the first time had worked, but my 8-year-old self just wanted to make sure. Then came middle and high school and the introduction to new vocabulary (that my mom was not at all happy about), new friends (for whom I am still thankful) and new temptations (that drew me away from Jesus). By the time I hit my junior year of high school, I had successfully set up two different lives: my “school life” and my “church life.”
Then I realized something about a year ago. Baptism isn’t just an outward expression of an inward reality. Baptism is also a covenant. Much like the vows that we say and the rings that we put on our fingers in the covenant of marriage, baptism is that moment when we enter into a symbolic union with God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Again, don’t get me wrong: we still enter into union with the Father by the sacrifice of the Son and the power of the Holy Spirit even if we aren’t physically baptized. But there is something special about making this public declaration much like getting married: we make a huge deal about a wedding because it is a joyous occasion. It’s also a moment that we want all of our friends and family to witness. In the vows, we make commitments, entering into a covenant and inviting the witnesses to hold us to our commitment.
But our God is a jealous God (Exodus 34:14) and would A year ago, I realized I hadn’t done this special act with not allow me to give only a portion of myself to Him. the Person I had spent years cultivating a relationship Through a series of friendships, emotions and one with. In a sense, I decided I didn’t want to “date” Friday night on a youth retreat, I fell to my knees Jesus anymore. I wanted to experience the symbolic before the Lord and surrendered my life to Him. This nature of baptism and solidify that holy covenant with was in 2007, a few months Him. And in making that before my 17th birthday. decision, I found myself not So at 16, I entered into a wanting to do anything else relationship with Jesus and until I had been baptized. I Baptism isn’t just an have never looked back. couldn’t wait any longer! I outward expression had waited too long. That weekend would have of an inward reality. been a really good time to be So one snowy day in baptized. You see, baptism is December 2017, with a Baptism is also a an outward expression of an couple friends, my wife and inward reality. Paul explains I went over to Pat Linnell’s covenant. this in-depth in Romans 6, house and got baptized in his sharing that the symbolism hot tub. It was random and of baptism is us dying perfect. Nothing officially with Christ underwater, and then coming out with changed for us that day. But I know God is honored the “newness of life” that Jesus experienced in His by the act, especially because we felt the Spirit prompt resurrection. Going down into the water represents us to do something and we obeyed quickly. our death, and having been washed by the saving grace of Jesus we emerge out of the water clean and I want to encourage you, now. If you haven’t trusted new, signifying our salvation and regeneration in Jesus yet as your Lord and Savior, why not? I bet the Christ. Holy Spirit has put a tug on your heart; go ahead and say yes and see what happens. It’s amazing. And if Getting baptized on that retreat at 16 years old when you have trusted Jesus as your Lord and Savior but I surrendered my life to Christ wouldn’t have moved haven’t been baptized yet, why not? The next time you me closer to salvation or saved me because I had feel your heart race and have the opportunity to be already placed my faith in Jesus. It would have been a baptized, don’t hesitate. The Lord is calling you into moment for me to declare publically my new identity. a sweet covenant. Regardless of the missed opportunity, that weekend I entered into a new relationship with Jesus. If you or someone you know would like to be baptized or learn more about baptism, go to bayareacc.org/ The years that followed, I generally was “on fire” baptism. for the Lord. I made sure to share with others my relationship by talking about Jesus often, committing much of my summers to missions trips, and being Trevin Hoekzema is a actively involved in a disciplining community. Don’t pastoral resident at Bay get me wrong, these are all great, normal things to do Area Community Church in our relationship with Jesus. But for some reason and a regular contributer baptism just kept resurfacing in the back of my mind. to GO&MAKE.
WORSHIP IS NOT A WARMUP By Jonathan Madrid
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“LEAN IN ‘19” is my mantra this year. Full disclosure, “lean in ‘18” was last year’s motto, but I’ll chalk that up to a warm up. My first day back in the gym I hit the weights hard. By day two, I couldn’t move. I quickly discovered that a proper warm-up leads to better results. So I started running on the treadmill before working out. That was a little better, but I was still finding it hard to move the next day and stay focused during my lifting session. It wasn’t until I started being intentional about stretching and warming up my body that I felt better. I found that I could do more and be more focused if I took some time on the front end to prep. Doing this extra routine requires me to get to the gym a little earlier. But the benefits far exceed the time commitment. I’m still sore (because a good workout does that to you) but I feel like I’ve exercised instead of died, and that I’ve gotten the most out of my time in the gym. It’s the same with church. If we’re going to get the most out of our gatherings, we need to make sure we’re investing more than just time. Some of you are probably wondering where I’m going with this. Stick with me. A big part of what I and the worship team do is help ensure that everyone can fully engage in our gatherings. From lighting to sound, graphics and songs, we want to make sure that everything we do is bridging the gap between where people are and where Jesus wants to take them. If you see me looking around during worship, it’s because I’m gauging where you as a part of my church family are. I’m praying for you as we sing. I’m asking the Holy Spirit to lead our time. Every weekend, I see people walking in 10 to 15 minutes into our gathering. Does that bug me? Sure. But it’s not me I’m concerned about. It’s you, and the rest of our family. I want you to be able to get everything from our gathering that Jesus has for you, and I think you’re missing out when you show up late. I know that sounds a little harsh, but don’t quit on me yet. Music has a way of opening our hearts. It’s a language that transcends human vocabulary and moves us into moments. In 2 Kings, we get a picture of this with the prophet Elisha. In the midst of
discerning God’s will he asked for a musician to be brought in so that he could hear from the Lord. For Elisha, melody was a tool for him to engage God’s presence and be able to hear God’s word. Fast forward to today, and we’re able to combine melody with God’s word. How powerful is that? We can hear from the Lord in a clear way. But I need to point out again that our communal time of singing is not a warmup, because we as a family get to speak the word to each other through the medium of music. In Ephesians we see Paul encouraging the communities in Ephesus to sing to one another. Why? Because music has a way of moving us from where we are to where we need to be. So if our time of congregational singing can be a powerful time to hear from the Lord, why would we not prep for it? Our gatherings are planned and structured in a way that encourages people to engage God in every possible way. If you choose to come in just for the message, I’m confident that you will hear from Jesus. But what if He has more for you that you’re missing by not being there to catch it? What if He wants to say something else? Could your spiritual body be missing out? Paul said in Galatians to spur one another on with spiritual songs and hymns. Why? Because melody has a way to move and stir us that no other medium can. Our time of congregational worship is vertical in that the songs we sing are to God, but it’s also a way to connect to Him that can be very personal if you let it. I wonder if you’re not getting the most out of your time with our family. Can I encourage you to start warming up before you get to the building? Start expecting God to do something. Get there a little earlier. Why? Because God wants to use all of your time in church to say something to you. He has something specific, something beautiful, something powerful He wants to do in and through you during our communal singing. Don’t be 2018 me who couldn’t function properly because he didn’t think through how to work out well. Be intentional so that you’re able to kick off your week able to move and live with all the spiritual vigor that Jesus wants you to have.
Jonathan Madrid is the Worship Leader at Bay Area Community Church and a regular contributer to GO&MAKE.
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DAT E NIGHT OUT
MARCH 22 5:30 - 9 PM
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HOW THIS THING WORKS
By Pat Linnell
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my mind I am 24, but in reality I am a middle-aged dude. And as many of my peers can attest, with age your perspective on certain things does begin to change. One of the most evident places this has shown up is my new interest in reading the instruction manuals before assembling things.
In my younger days, I didn’t have time for that silliness. I’d figure out how the buttons work by trial and error, and if there were leftover parts I’d assume they were spares. But now, older and a little wiser, I am too busy not to read how things are supposed to work, having spent way too much time having to go back and fix things that weren’t done right the first time. Those spares had a big purpose after all.
There is an instruction manual of sorts for how churches are supposed to work: the Bible. This is why we are taking time this month to explore “How This Thing Works” in our gatherings. Spoiler alert: churches work right when the people in them are using their gifts to build one another up in love. You have a spiritual gift that is wrapped up in your calling, bent around your purpose, and tied to the eternal Kingdom of God. The church works right when you are using your gift. Your life also works best when you exercise this purpose.
“The church works right when you are using your gift.” Your spiritual gift is not just mere human talent. I’m sure you are talented in many ways, but a spiritual gift is spiritually energized and applied with eternal force when you use it. Your gift is also not for your benefit, but for the benefit of others and the construction of spiritual growth in God’s Kingdom. Peter tells us that we are all being built up as a spiritual house, of which you are a gifted builder. He says that each of us has a gift to use to minister to one another. But what are these gifts really?
Peter dives deeper to say that these gifts are to be used in love, from a heart of hospitality, and tend to take two forms: speaking and serving. If you have a gift to speak, at Bay Area you may find yourself leading children in a small group, investing in a group of students, or teaching in a class. If your gift is tied to serving, you may come alive working behind the scenes in various ministries, setting up gatherings, prepping coffee or helping with administrative tasks. Whether you are gifted to speak or to serve, when you do so, your begin rubbing Jesus off on others as you minister to one another.
A long-running problem in most churches is like my problem when I didn’t read how things are supposed to work: there are too many spare parts laying around, not being used for their God-given intended purpose. When this happens, sooner or later, something either breaks or the mission stalls. When this happens personally, we may not feel fulfilled, satisfied or like we are making any lasting impact with our lives.
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01 JASON BARTHELEMY
Ready to reach Odenton.
02 LAUREN GIBEAULT
Teens think she’s cool.
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KRISTIN COLLINS
Two words: families, kittens.
DAX CLINKSCALE
Voted Bay Area’s best smile.
This topic is timely for all of us at Bay Area Community Church because we are preparing for and catching up with new opportunities to minister to one another. This spring, by God’s grace, we will open the doors of our student center and children’s wing expansion. We’ll also open the doors of our Odenton campus this year, starting with two gatherings on Easter. Praise God, these spaces are gifts. But for them to work for us, we must work for each other. The reality is, in the church that we call home, each one of us has a role to play in the building up of one another in love. Each of us should be looking to deploy our most precious gifts, further stepping into our purpose. Each of us should be
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able to point to the place where we minister to someone else. Each of us should remember that when God builds His church, there are no spare parts. That’s why we value serving so much at Bay Area, and that’s why this month we want to invite and challenge every person at Bay Area to step out and use their gifts. Catch this: across our teams at Bay Area Annapolis, there are over 1,135 opportunities to serve in our week-to-week ministries. At last count, about 590 of those slots were filled. That’s just over 50 percent. Our church is operating with half its parts! Imagine the impact Bay Area could have on our community if all our parts were in use, if every
one of us was exercising our gifts for the service of one another. As we prepare to welcome more children and students into their new spaces and open our Odenton campus - which brings another 140 opportunities to serve every weekend - we have a prime opportunity to put a sizable dent in reaching the 440,000 in Anne Arundel County who don’t know Jesus. But our greatest ministry potential will not be reached unless we use all our parts. Which part will you be?
To learn more and sign up to use your gift at Bay Area, go to bayareacc.org/serve.
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UGANDA
SOUTHEAST ASIA
FROM HERE TO THE NATIONS Each year, we send short term mission teams to 11 countries around the world and support 10 global missions partners across four continents.
GHANA
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LEADERSHIP
PROFILE:
DIANNA JEGLUM By Kelly Stiles
pend time with Dianna Jeglum and you’ll discover that she has the peace of Jesus and a loving heart. Her journey to become Bay Area’s Preschool Coordinator is a story of dedicated obedience to God’s plan. Over and over again, God led, she followed and was stretched… God led, she followed and was stretched. Dianna grew up in a Christian home in Northern Virginia. As a teen, her plan was to work in the fashion industry. But after high school she stayed local, pursued a business job at AOL and attended George Mason University, majoring in business and accounting. This step in God’s plan led her to meet her husband of 11 years, Austin. Although they grew up in the same area and attended the same schools, they didn’t meet until he came home from college. She recalls it was love at first sight, admitting that sounds cliché. Austin’s family put God first, which was a bright spot and source of comfort in an otherwise normal and drab college experience. Her faith deepened when she gave birth to her first child Victoria. Dianna grew up logically understanding God’s love for her, but it wasn’t until she knew her love for her daughter that she felt the full weight of what God’s love and sacrifice for her truly meant. Fully knowing God’s love in that moment prompted her to get baptized at their local church not long after they brought Victoria home. Dianna was satisfied with her job at AOL, but it was a job, not a passion. Eventually she became a mom of two, when their son Nathanial was born in 2012. Shortly thereafter Austin was presented with an
opportunity to work in the Caribbean, so the family packed up and headed to St. Croix. Dianna was at a crossroads but felt a tug toward being a fully engaged stayat-home mom. In setting up their home and becoming a full-time mom, Dianna was energized in creating a welcoming space for her family. She openly admits that she loves HGTV and might enjoy Chip and Jojo a little too often. Her dream of fashion was perhaps transformed into dressing up her home. After some time, the Jeglum family was growing again, and while pregnant with their third child, Alyssa, they decided to head back to the states. “We literally picked Annapolis off the map. We had never visited. Our goal in moving back stateside was to be near the water, in a home, and to find a church family. It was just as important to us to find a solid church family as it was to find a physical home for our family,” Diana recalled. “We had a list of churches to visit. Bay Area was on the list, but it wasn’t our plan for this particular weekend. But as we drove by, it just looked like our kind of church, so we turned the car around and came to Bay Area.” It wasn’t long before Austin and Dianna became Ministry Partners. Just as God planned for Bay Area to be their church home, He provided a physical home for the the Jeglum family: they were able to purchase their very own fixer-upper just across the street from Bay Area. Over the years they have renovated the entire house, involving the whole family in demolition work and even letting small children help knock down walls! As they grew in community at Bay Area, Dianna jumped into serving
with preschool-age children. Her heart for serving only grew stronger. She explained that she had no motivation to return to a “job,” desiring something with more heart. A verse that Dianna holds close is Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight.” She prayed, “God, what am I doing for the kingdom outside of my home? How am I showing my kids how to serve Christ?” Dianna initially joined Bay Area staff as the assistant for KidCare, which offered her an opportunity to support other moms seeking to deepen their faith at Women’s Ministry’s The Well. In October 2018, the mom of four took on the Preschool Coordinator role. It’s clear that she feels a calling toward younger children; she described them as the hope for the future, underscoring that it’s critical they find a life-long loving relationship with Jesus. Expressing deep gratitude for Children’s Ministry’s volunteers, Dianna said it takes so much love and commitment from them to make it all work. “I’m only one person, making a craft example. The volunteers are sitting side-by-side with each child to make the craft,” she said. She explained that it isn’t just the volunteers working with the kids, it’s the people creating the décor in each space, and the people who help cut hundreds of stars or headbands to prepare for the activities. “I love to see the connection and the relationships that are built between our volunteers and kids,” she said. Ultimately, Dianna’s goal is simple: to help make church kids’ home away from home.
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YOU’VE BEEN SENT; WILL YOU ? By Michele Rollins
Have you ever imagined what heaven will be like? Recently my friend Trevin Hoekzema, one of Bay Area’s pastoral residents, visited another local church and heard people singing praise to God in seven different languages simultaneously. I imagine heaven sounds a little bit like that – but with thousands more languages, and countless more people. Revelation 7:9 tells us that there will be “a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne.” It will be a beautiful euphony of sounds and voices.
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But how will they get there? Joshua Project, a leading ministry cataloguing the reach of the gospel, estimates that 41.4 percent of the nearly 8 billion people in the world are considered unreached. That means that they don’t have enough Jesus-followers in their midst to effectively share the gospel with their own people. For these 3.14 billion people, someone must cross a cultural boundary of language, social class,
geography and/or economics to bring them the good news about Jesus. God, in His wisdom, knows that we must go to get His good news out to the world. We can see it in Genesis 12:1-3 when God tells Abram to “Go from your country … and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” We can see it in the Great Commission, when Jesus tells His followers to “Go therefore and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20). And in John 20:21, Jesus gives us a model and example to follow when He says to His disciples, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” We are sent ones, and being a sent one always requires going.
So, in this season, where will you 1.
Go to the nations.
If you’ve never considered being a sent one before, or you’re not sure where to start, consider joining a short term missions team. As you connect in community with other Jesus-followers and engage in mission together, you’ll get to experience the growth and power of going outside your comfort zone for the sake of the gospel. Or maybe you’ve served overseas before, but Jesus is calling you to more. Your calling to go might be for a week, a month, a year or a lifetime. No matter the length of time, no matter the location – God is faithful to prepare and send you in His authority and with His Spirit to guide you.
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Go to your neighbors.
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Go to your knees.
British missionary C.T. Studd said, “The light that shines farthest shines brightest nearest home.” That doesn’t mean we share the gospel with our neighbors to the exclusion of the nations, or vice versa. But as we engage in mission, the life of Jesus flowing through us should send us out of our way to live and share the gospel with our literal neighbors and with those we encounter in our day-today lives.
No matter the season, prayer is a powerful way to go to your neighbors and to the nations. Following the example of Jesus, we see the power of prayer to work in our own life and in the lives of others in ways that surpass understanding. Commit to praying for a global partner as they serve Jesus or pray for a specific people group among the 3.14 billion unreached souls around the world to come to know Jesus.
We are people with a purpose, on mission with God to the world in desperate need of Him. And one day, we’ll gather around the throne with brothers and sisters to lift up one song in many languages: “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” (Revelation 7:10). The Father
sent Jesus as a humble, obedient, gracefilled, truth-filled servant who came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). May we go, in His example, in His power, and in His image to do the same. To learn more about missions at Bay Area, go to bayareacc.org/missions.
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Children’s wing expansion creates room for future generations By Gail Wiles
his spring, the long-awaited space for Children’s Ministry will open. I am so excited, and I hope you are too! The expansion provides three additional rooms on the first floor for our preschoolers and a huge environment for the fourth- and fifth-graders on the second floor. We are thrilled to finally have all of Children’s Ministry on one side of the building. In addition to having all preschool on the first floor and all of elementary on the second floor, we are equally excited to provide a nursing mothers room that will be located by the Chapel restrooms behind the Splash Zone play area. These spaces will allow us to continue building relationships and creating a safe, welcoming and relevant environment for both children and their parents. When we welcome a new family, we desire to let each person know that we have thought through loving their children well and keeping them safe! Nothing says we have prepared a place for you more than a kid being excited about a space created for them. A relevant place for kids provides a space to engage, learn and connect. Purposeful environments make it easier to cultivate authentic relationships. Never underestimate the power the right place can have to affect relationships. In Children’s Ministry, we desire to provide two things: a person and a place. The person develops the relationship with each child in their group to encourage authentic faith, help them wrestle with questions, and grow their relationship with God and each other. The place helps kids know they belong! We are dedicated to providing both, and this expansion, we pray, will provide this for years to come. If that inspires you to invest in our kids, we want you on our team.
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Our heart is to be another spiritual voice in the life of every kid who attends The Deep Blue. All of this would not be possible if it was not for the committed people who participated in The Descendants Project and Unrivaled. We are beyond thankful for each of you, believing in the next generation and our vision for reaching them. I am grateful. As Bay Area continues to grow, often our staff roles grow with it. We are so excited to launch Odenton and future campuses, and I’m personally excited to help fulfill that vision by serving as our Campus Launch Director. I will continue to provide global leadership for Children’s Ministry across all campuses, directing vision, values and strategy. At our Annapolis Campus, Kristin Collins will now serve as director of The Deep Blue. If you want to learn more about Children’s Ministry, or serve with us, I encourage you to email her at kristin.collins@bayareacc.org or go to bayareacc.org/serve!
Gail Wiles serves as Bay Area’s Campus Launch Director and Children’s Ministry Director
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Student Ministry hopes to impact 1,000 students in New Student Center By Lauren Gibeault t’s here! After years of prayer, anticipation and many hours of hard work, our new student center, The Warehouse, is set to open this spring! We could not be more excited for all that God has in store for this incredible space and how it will be used for reaching lost students (and their families) in Anne Arundel County. There are 12 high schools and 19 middle schools in Anne Arundel county, not including private schools or homeschool co-ops. In the 2017 census of students enrolled, there were 39,850 students right here in Anne Arundel County! Bay Area Student Ministry looks at this new facility as a launching point to reach 1,000 of those students. We know this is a lofty vision, but we also know that God has given us this space and we trust Him for the rest! As we move forward, our strategy is to provide each student with a person, a place and a plan. This is our vision for how we’ll reach the lost in Anne Arundel County. Person: We desire that every student who enters our doors would be known by a safe, caring, trained adult leader. These leaders serve as mentors, helping students make good, godly decisions. In addition, these leaders are secondary voices in the lives of students, reinforcing the words of a student’s primary influencer – the parent. Place: We want to create places and events where students are known and can know others in safe, welcoming and fun environments. When all of these elements are at work, a student can best receive the life-changing power of God’s Word. Plan: We want students understand that God loves them and has a plan for how they can
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spend eternity in Heaven with Him. Additionally, we want students to know that God also has a plan for how He wants them to spend their lives here on earth. It’s an exciting, special and specific plan that is waiting to be discovered. Thank you to each person who has partnered with student ministry throughout this journey. We are grateful for the time, resources and energy that so many have given this ministry over the last two years. Be praying that God would use this space in mighty ways to make an eternal difference! For more information about student ministry, email me at lauren.gibeault@bayareacc.org. To make a difference in the lives of our students, go to bayareacc.org/serve.
Lauren Gibeault serves as Bay Area’s Annapolis Campus Student Ministry Director
BAPTISM
HAPPENINGS 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 one of the gatherings in May.
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 twoweek gathering designed to help you grow as a disciple through community and/or serving. Join us the second Sunday of the month to connect in community or the third Sunday of the month to check out our serving opportunities. You can join either week, or attend both to meet others and hear our heart behind community and serving.
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 31 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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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
CARE NETWORK Sometimes life hands us struggles: loss of a loved one, serious illness, parenting difficulties, divorce, addiction and other challenges. These difficult circumstances can cause us to isolate, yet Jesus never intended that we walk through them alone. The Care Network is a free, confidential, Jesus-centered ministry for those seeking assistance. Call or email to set up a time to talk. 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 Phone: 443-837-3718
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT Sunday, 3/10, 2-3:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s disease is life-changing for our loved ones and those who are caregivers. The Dementia Caregivers Support Group provides a place to connect with others who understand what you are going through. This will be a place to talk through challenges and learn about resources. Info: msbellamy77@gmail.com
GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP Thursdays through 5/2, 6:45-9 p.m.
When experiencing the loss of a loved one there is a deep, prolonged impact. This support group meets weekly to help those grieving by providing a safe place to walk through this time with the support of trained facilitators who have experienced loss and come through with hope and healing. Register: bayareacc.org/register
MARRIAGE DATE NIGHT OUT Friday, 3/22, 5:30-9 p.m. Being intentional about enriching your marriage is so important. All couples are invited to come to the Bay Café Classroom at for a short and fun group time to focus on your relationship. You’ll then be released to your date time together. There will be door prizes that you won’t want to miss! KidCare is available $10 per child, infants – 10 years old. Register: bayareacc.org/register
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT LEARNING COMMUNITY: WHAT DID YOU EXPECT? Sundays, 4/7-5/29, 9:20 a.m. in 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! Join us as we hear from Dr. Paul David Tripp about building a marriage of unity, understanding and love. Books will be available for $10 at the first session. Info: bayareacc.org/ learningcommunities
MARRIAGE MINISTRY SERVING OPPORTUNITIES Have you been married 10 years or more and have a desire to Serve Like Jesus in our Marriage Ministry? We are looking for couples to serve on the REFOCCUS team as facilitators to come alongside couples who desire to grow closer in their marriages in a small-group format. Training is provided. The Marriage Enrichment Team is also looking for couples to assist with a variety of events this year. Info: leanne.lane@bayareacc.org
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
COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR Saturday, 5/4, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Increase your awareness about living a holistically healthy lifestyle that includes prevention and overall wellness. Our desire is to present information and resources about physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. There will be 32 vendors from the areas of medical health, behavioral health, lifestyle and long-term care. We will have five seminars (CPR/AED training, addiction/opioid, heart health/obesity, anxiety/depression, memory loss/ aging and caregiver support). Info: leanne.lane@bayareacc.org
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIVE45 ESCAPE ROOM
Fourth- and fifth-graders are invited to explore their newly constructed children’s wing expansion and experience a submarine-themed escape room. Inviting friends is encouraged! The cost is $5 per child, and snacks will be included. Register: bayareacc.org/register
PARENT DEDICATION Sunday, 4/7, 1 p.m.
Have you committed as parents to raise your children for Jesus? This special ceremony marks your dedication as parents to instill godly character in your children as you pursue Jesus together as a family. Our Children’s Ministry is here to partner with you as you embark on this discipleship journey as parents. Info: kristin.collins@bayareacc.org
COMMUNITY OUTREACH THE WALK AT WAUGH CHAPEL May 9, 6-8 p.m.
Join the Walk the Walk Foundation at their annual fundraiser as they “strive to make a difference… one step at a time.” Hosted at the Waugh Chapel Towne Centre, this evening of fun will include music, food and tons of kids activities. Register: wtwf.org
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
EMPLOYMENT COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Part-time, 24 hours/week. The Communications Coordinator will serve on the Communications Team with the Communications Director. Their primary responsibilities will include facilitating and executing weekly communication requests; coordinating the development,
writing and editing of GO&MAKE content; and assisting with communication elements of weekend gatherings, event marketing and special projects.
FACILITIES ASSISTANT Part-time, 18 hours/week. The Facilities Assistant is to help 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. The goal of this position is to maintain the property in such a way as to protect its value and support Bay Area’s mission.
PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT Assists Preschool Coordinator with implementation of Children Ministry strategy to parents and volunteers. Prepares environment and activities for each age group for Sunday gatherings.
CAMPUS WORSHIP COORDINATOR – ODENTON Part-time, 20 hours/week - The role of the campus orship coordinator is to contribute to building a worship culture by leading worship at the Odenton campus, managing multiple teams, assisting the campus leadership, ensuring all worship experiences are executed with excellence, developing leaders and recruiting volunteers.
CAMPUS PRODUCTION COORDINATOR – ODENTON Part-time, 20 hours/week - The role of the campus production coordinator is to contribute to building Bay Area’s weekend experience by overseeing campus-specific production elements for weekend services. The position will require volunteer recruitment and development, managing and assisting multiple teams, assisting campus leadership, and ensuring all worship experiences are executed within the values of Bay Area production.
CAMPUS COORDINATOR – ODENTON Part-time, 20 hours/week - The Campus Coordinator will greet guests with a warm welcome, in person or via phone, and connect them with the correct staff member or
requested information. This position provides general office support with a variety of administrative activities and related tasks. Additionally, the Campus Coordinator will maintain the campus calendars and input data to database, as well as assist the Campus Pastor with day-to-day functions across all ministries.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY COORDINATOR – ODENTON
Part-time, 25 hours/week - Leads with and upholds the Children’s Ministry strategy to families and volunteers.
KIDCARE TEAM MEMBERS
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. For more info and to apply: bayareacc.org/jobs
FINANCIALS 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.
FINANCIALS Giving in January 2018: $447,502 Giving in January 2019: $581,643 Giving participation in January 2018: 957 families/individuals Giving participation in January 2019: 976 families/individuals
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, online at bayareacc.org/give, or by texting BACC + amount to 30131 (ex: “BACC 50” to give $50). Info: baccunrivaled.org Questions: finance@bayareacc.org M A R C H GO&MAKE 25
SERVE LIKE JESUS INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT SERVING AT BAY AREA?
GLOBAL MISSIONS GO
Below, you’ll see a list of some of our most immediate serving needs. For a complete list of serving opportunities, and to sign up, go to bayareacc.org/serve.
Take the next step in your walk with Jesus and share God’s love in one of ten locations worldwide. Learn about our locations and partners: bayareacc.org/missions Join a short term missions team: bayareacc.org/stm
AMBASSADOR TEAM
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GREETER TEAM AUDIO/VIDEO TEAM CHAIR MINISTRY ESPRESSO BAR TEAM CHILDREN’S WELCOME TEAM CHILDREN’S SET DESIGN TEAM PARKING TEAM PRESCHOOL TEAM SAFETY TEAM
Whether you can travel on mission 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. Give: bayareacc.org/stmgive
PRAY
We’re looking for committed people to pray for our missionaries and global partners. This team meets second and fourth Sundays at 10 a.m. in the Prayer Room. Info: ccback84@gmail.com
WOMEN’S MINISTRY USHER TEAM
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP MEN’S MORNING BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays, 6-7:30 a.m. in room 236 Info: jlradcliffe@hotmail.com
MEN’S EVENING BIBLE STUDIES Sundays, 6-8 p.m. in 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. in room 235 Study 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 using the book “The Measure of a Man: 20 Attributes of a Godly Man” by Gene Getz. Come ready to be challenged to grow as a follower of Jesus. Info: sam.logan@gmail.com
MEN’S BREAKFAST Saturday, 3/30, 8-9:30 a.m. Join us for The Line: God ‘N Grits, a men’s monthly breakfast on the third Saturday of the month 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 26 GO&MAKE M A R C H
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.
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
STUDENT MINISTRY AMPLIFY Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Amplify is a mid-week student gathering. Each Wednesday begins with an optional $5 dinner and hangout time at 6 p.m. The teaching portion of the evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. Each week will feature our Student Ministry worship team, Biblical teaching on a relevant student series, and grade/genderspecific breakout community groups with adult leaders. Info: lauren.gibeault@bayareacc.org
VERTICAL WEEKEND March 22-23 Join us for our annual in-house middle school retreat. All programming and activities take place at Bay Area, and students spend Friday night at a Bay Area host home with their community group. The weekend will include teaching, worship, activities, meals and a T-shirt. The cost is $85. Regsiter: bayareacc.org/register
HIGH SCHOOL DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Sunday, March 31, 5-9 p.m. High school students, put together a team of 10, and come join us for this free event. Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase. Info: tim.agnolutto@bayareacc.org
884 COFFEEHOUSE Sunday, April 7, 6-9 p.m. 884 Coffeehouse is a monthly event for high school students in the new Warehouse Cafe. The event will feature live music by Danny and Laura Jauregui. The first 30 high school students to arrive will receive a free 884 Coffeehouse mug to celebrate the kick-off of this event! Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the Cafe. Students are encouraged to invite their friends and come hang out for this event! Info: tim.agnolutto@bayareacc.org
FIRST FRIDAY Friday, April 5, 7-9 p.m. First Friday is our new monthly event for middle school students in the new Warehouse. The first 30 middle school students to arrive will receive a free First Friday mason jar with a root beer float to celebrate the kickoff of this event! Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the Warehouse Cafe. Students are encouraged to invite friends. Info: tim.agnolutto@bayareacc.org
VICTORY JAM 2019
Victory Jam, our middle school summer camp, is scheduled for June 24-28! Camp is held at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference in New Jersey. The week includes worship, teaching, team games, plenty of time at the beach and hanging out with friends! This trip always fills up quickly and space is limited. $150 non-refundable deposits accepted beginning 3/17. Total cost of the camp is $385. Info: tim.agnolutto@bayareacc.org
WOMEN’S MINISTRY Register for studies and events at bayareacc.org/annapolis/women.
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: “INVITED TO THE TABLE” Saturday, 4/6, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. The story of Scripture hinges on how Jesus came to restore our relationships - first with God, then with each other. That means friendship isn’t just a take-it-or-leave-it kind of thing; friendship is a calling. Join us as best-selling Lifeway author Lisa-Jo Baker shares with humor and honesty what she’s learned from God and in her thousands of conversations with women about what it takes to find and keep lasting friendships. Cost: $30
ON THE GO Thursday, 3/14, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Bay Cafe Classroom
your lunch to eat together. Info: annapolisqfk@gmail.com
From her blog, “Kangaroos and Kimonos,” Laurie Sears Deppa will share how to travel the world for free using home exchanges, points and more. Her ideas will help you plan your next family vacation or even extend your short term mission trip. Join us for a fun evening together and bring a friend. Info: janet.graves@bayareacc.org
Join this group of senior women who support one another, love Jesus, and grow in their discipleship. They meet on the second and fourth Monday of every month starting at 10:30 a.m. Newcomers welcome!
QUILTS FOR KIDS Saturday, 3/16, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in The Docks Join us as we make quilts for kids. Bring your sewing machine and we will provide the quilting fabrics. Bring
WOMEN OF LEGACY (55+)
3/11 Ellen Hagis will share her insights about writing your own story to leave a written legacy for your family. Bring a non-perishable food item for the pantry at the local Lutheran Mission Center. 3/25 We will welcome Meredith Thompson, who will share with us her responsibilities in her role as the Bay Area Communications Director. Info: luisandcedulie@gmail.com
PRESENTS:
GOD ‘N GRITS A MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST
SATURDAY, MARCH 30 • 8 am Register today at bayareacc.org/REGISTER
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