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Opportunities
for Spiritual Growth and Service to The Body
These meetings are announced in the bulletin each week. If you need more information about any of them, please contact the church office at 619-421-1003
The heart
of our ministry at Bayview Church is the corporate worship of
God, centered around the public proclamation and exposition
of the Word of God in Holy Scripture and the celebration of
the sacraments of the new covenant. We recognize, however, that
spiritually healthy Christians need more care and feeding, and
a fruitful “body life” requires many opportunities for getting
together and using whatever gift we have received to serve others,
faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms (1
Peter 4:10). Listed below are some of the regular ministries
by which we try to achieve that goal.
Faith Families
Faith Families are small discipleship groups that meet during
the week (on Wednesday or Friday evenings) at various homes
around our area. They provide added opportunities for instruction,
prayer, and informal fellowship. We encourage you to visit the
Faith Families and get involved on a regular basis. You don’t
necessarily have to pick the closest to you geographically,
but one where you feel at home with the fellowship and would
enjoy participating on a regular basis. These groups foster
a more intimate fellowship among members of the body and afford
an opportunity for intercessory prayer that goes beyond what
we can provide during the worship services on the Lord’s Day.
You will find them very helpful in strengthening your relationships
with others in the church and helping your faith and service
to Christ mature through instruction in and discussion of various
biblical topics.
GEMS and Cadets
The Calvinist Cadet Corps is an independent (non-denominational) youth ministry organization whose purpose is to provide the local church with a ministry program that will enable them to effectively share Christ's love with boys from their church and community. Founded in 1952, the Corps has more than 600 clubs throughout North America. In addition to Bible study, boys are encouraged to explore God’s creation through badge work on over 100 merit badges. These range from Archery to Coin Collecting to Music, Sewing, Surfing and Team Sports and many, many more. In addition to regular club nights, monthly “fun” outings keep our boys hopping - LaserTag, rock climbing, camping, and paintball to name a few.
The Bayview Cadet club meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday beginning in September through May. Club meetings begin at 6:45pm. Contact Craig Doty (619-980-3935) for registration information, or if you want to join in ministering God’s love to young men, ages 7 and up. We are on Facebook as “Bayview OPC Calvinist Cadet Club” so feel free to join and receive email updates. The links below provide much more information on Southern California Cadet events, and our headquarters organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
A young girls program, known as GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) is currently on hiatus but Bayview is looking for a few good ladies to help lead this program. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Dee Doty (619-980-4361) or click on the link below for more information.”
A young girls program, known as GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) is currently on hiatus but Bayview is looking for a few good ladies to help lead this program. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Dee Doty (619-980-4361) or click on the link below for more information.”
Youth Group
The Youth Group is designed to provide informal fellowship,
instruction, and recreational opportunities for our junior and
senior high school aged young people. It meets weekly after
the evening service on Sundays at the Pastor’s house. Singing,
fellowship, Bible discussions, and refreshments are provided.
Women’s Bible Studies
A weekly studies of various topics are provided on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings in local homes. The purpose of these studies
is to help women become better acquainted with the basic teachings
and biblical foundations of the Reformed faith. The level of
study is basic, and there is ample opportunity for questions
and discussion of the material studied. Fellowship and prayer
for one another is also a regular part of each meeting.
Monthly Men’s and Women’s Prayer Breakfasts
These breakfasts are designed primarily to foster informal fellowships
among the men and women of the congregation, out of which closer
Christian friendships might grow. If you are new to the church
they provide a great way to get to know others in the congregation
quickly. There is also an emphasis on intercessory prayer at
the close of the meetings. The women meet on the first Saturday
morning of each month at 8:00 o’clock in various homes (announced
in advance). The men meet on the fourth Saturday of each month
at 7:30 AM at La Bella’s Restaurant on 3rd Ave. in Chula Vista.
Work Days
Regular “Work Days” not only provide us as a congregation with
an opportunity to discharge our stewardship from God as we take
care of the facilities He has given us to use in His worship
and service, but they also give us an opportunity for growth
in a working unity as a church family. Israel learned valuable
lessons from working together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
So can we. Not every valuable spiritual lesson comes from a
textbook.
For the men there are frequently mini-work days for a couple
of hours following the monthly prayer breakfasts. For every
member there are the “All-Hands Work Days” on the fifth Saturday
of those months which have an extra one. These work days are
announced well in advance, and we encourage you all to participate
on one level or another. It’s also a great way to encourage
your deacons (much more meaningful than a simple “Thank You”.
These meetings are announced in the bulletin each week. If you
need more information about any of them, please contact the
church office at 619-421-1003
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