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The endowment Fund has grown and matured to the point that the investment policy is in need of updating. This is in anticipation of growing gifts in future years. A first draft has been prepared and the final document will be ready during the first quarter of 2003 and presented to the Session for their approval.
The Committee continues its current strategy of investing in equities and fixed interest bearing instruments.
The Committee authorized a donation from earnings of $2000.00 to the Scholarship Committee for current scholarships.
Two plots in Rosewood Memorial Gardens were donated to the Church and are currently for sale.
The Committee will continue to aggressively promote the Endowment Fund in 2003.
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2002 Accomplishments:

1) Acquisition of the following Wish List items through the generosity of donors:
a) 25 children's chairs 
b) Ping pong table
c) 100 folding chairs
d) Display case for photographs of elders and new members
e) Brochure rack for informational pamphlets
2) Commitment for the acquisition of the following items:
a) Wedding banner
b) Cross banner
3) Developed a form to be used by the ministries to communicate gifts to the Church to the staff so that the gifts may be recorded in the Gift Book and letters of appreciation may be sent to donors.
4) The Pipe Organ Sub-Group obtained five proposals for pipe organs for the Sanctuary. 
5) The Gifts and Furnishings funds at December 31, 2002 were as follows:
a) Unrestricted Gifts and Furnishings = $1,326.24
b) Stage Curtains = $2,815.54
c) Pipe Organ = $11,406.31

2003 Goals:

1) Acquisition of additional items on the wish list including, but not limited to, the following (listed in no particular order):
a) Stage curtains for the Fellowship Hall
b) Columbarium
c) Pipe Organ
d) Stackable washer/dryer combination
e) 100 additional folding chairs
f) New carpet for hallways in the preschool and adult wings
g) 30 adult choir chairs
h) Laptop computer, 700 to 800 MHz
i) Multimedia projector
j) Other items as added by the Session's ministries
2) The Pipe Organ Sub-Group will meet in January to determine the future direction of the committee. 

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As we prepare to celebrate the 50th year of Bayside's organization as a Church family, I am exacted to be your pastor, preacher, and friend. To be receptive to God's presence and power among us, I set the following as my goals in 2003:

1. Leading meaningful services of worship and preach competent sermons for the challenge of a growing, vital and faithful congregation.
2. Teach four or five classes, seminars or workshops with different age levels in the congregation or community.
3. Visit in the homes, places of work, or bedsides of a least 500 members and friends of the congregation to offer pastoral care and love.
4. Seek strength and renewal for myself, the staff and the congregation through daily prayer and Bible study.
5. Take a regular day off, hike at least 20 miles on the Appalachian Trail, and keep my sense of humor.

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Ever notice how the coming year questions the life within? If my vocation has always been planting seeds of hope, how I am to justify all the weeds that come up, especially from the places that were weeded? Is there human arrogance involved when we assay the needs of the soul and prescribe our programs, and measures and boldly claim that the good harvest produced is plenty rendered from the good works of my hand? In all that we do, plan, program and provide, lest the Good Rains of the Lord shall cometh, all we render is food for the dust an ensuing trap in the raspy throat of drought.
Do we get the harvest we deserve, or do we settle for the harvest that we get? If God holds the seeds of hope in this hand and the seeds of discontent in the other, how shall our lives be so rendered unto God that those seeds together become the Bread of Life? All of this and long hours two, and I stand before you ready to begin anew. Back to Top

As the 2003 calendar begins and we look back at 2002, we can celebrate the many wonderful opportunities that happened in Christian Education. Youth Connections has experienced growth in leadership, participation and activities during the past year. Two mission trips occurred during the summer of 2002. High School young people traveled to inner city Atlantic City, NJ, for their work. Middle School young people experienced first hand the homeless situation in Washington DC and how a large metropolis is responding to an important need. The Church School program saw a new adult class added to an already diverse adult class offering. Children's Church School classes made a switch in curriculum for the fall. In addition to the new adult Church School class we saw a new Young Adult strive to begin, plus the beginnings of an "older" adult group that will continue to move forward in 2003.
Our children's classes and programs saw added adventures with one full year of a part-time person working specifically with younger children. The fruits of this addition were specifically noted in special "outreach" opportunities, a special Lenten class for children, and once again, a full-house with Vacation Bible School!
One of the greatest privileges in working with the Christian education program at Bayside is the people. We are fortunate to have a strong, diverse group of volunteers involved in all aspects of the Christian Education program. From teachers to youth advisors and Education Ministry members, banner makers and "behind the scenes" people, it is the volunteers who make the programs work. Without the commitment of time and talents, many of the programs would not be in place. Also, many of the congregation members have been involved in the programs and helped support them through active participation. When we all work together we truly are part of the body of Christ.
Goals for 2003 include expanding the current programs in place, plus a greater focus on adult education. Volunteers will continue to be crucial to all Christian education opportunities.

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2002 brought new programs to the children's ministry. "Kids of the Kingdom" added a bible lesson to its program with the emphasis on Outreach. Children made dinner and Valentine cards for Judeo Christian Outreach. Vacation Bible School was the largest program ever with 236+ children and 100 volunteers. I don't believe there is a better, more inclusive program than ours in the Virginia Beach area! New curriculum started off the children's Church School year - with lots of positive feedback from our wonderful teachers. 
Children put together gift shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, bought chicks for the Heifer Program, donated baby items for Social Services and made Thanksgiving cards for the Thanksgiving Baskets.
Children were an important part of Advent this year, portraying characters based on Jesus' birth. This year we saw a return of the Children's Christmas Pageant. None of this could have been accomplished without the grace and goodness of the Lord.
This year I hope to implement a "Mentor Program", where an adult in the church will "adopt" one of our church children and help provide Christian love through cards and companionship. I want the children to know that they are an important part of the Church Family. I am looking forward to another incredible Vacation Bible School as Paul takes us on his journey to Antioch 49 A.D. I hope to have the children be more involved in the Worship Service. All children four through 2nd grade will be attending "Children's Church" in preparation for their attendance in the church's Worship Service.
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't thank God for the best job in the world - the care and nurture of our children at Bayside - to lead them down the path to the Lord is an awesome experience for me! Thank you so much.
 
 

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Bayside's Music Ministry is growing! Our Wednesday "Kids of the Kingdom" program numbers 25 children, grades K through 5. With the help of Vel St. Onge and Kathie Roberts teaching handbells, and Lynn Wiard teaching Bible study, the children receive coordinated instruction in singing, ringing, crafts, mission projects, Bible study, and fellowship. I am grateful for the above named for their help, as well as the parents who faithfully bring their children and support our efforts.
We hope to implement more music programs for our very youngest children. At present we have a "Crier Choir," which meets during the Church School hour. A weekday music program is presently under consideration.
A new handbell group for adults has been working together since January, 2002,, and will eventually become a ringing group in its own right, as well as prepare ringers for the more advanced Bells of Bayside, an experienced bell choir that plays regularly for church services and occasional outside engagements. Bayside Presbyterian is a member of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, and we participate in festivals and conferences sponsored by that organization.
The Sanctuary Choir has grown in numbers, I am happy to say. But more importantly, it has grown in sound and musicianship. Adult choir members are typically very committed church members, and our Sanctuary Choir is no exception. They commit to weekly rehearsals and regular attendance in Sunday worship services, and they usually wear other hats in the congregation, too. This choir is open to all interested persons from Middle School through adults. We work several weeks ahead, so when folks need to be away, they will have had a chance to practice the music at another rehearsal. 
Our Saturday Night Alive Praise Team continues to grow in ability and ensemble! We are always open to new participants, i.e., instrumentalists, singers, or liturgists.. From time to time the SNA team provides music for Sunday morning worship services, also. Planning and rehearsal sessions for SNA are held on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room. We also welcome the addition of Rev. Dan Ottaviano as Parish Associate for Contemporary Worship. With his help and advice, we hope to bring contemporary worship at Bayside Presbyterian Church to new levels of spirituality and participation.
We continue to develop our cadre of musicians who sing solos, or play instruments. These folks sing at any of our three worship services and other occasions as well. And at times we are enriched by invited guest musicians, such as The Itinerant Band from Tidewater Friends of Folk Music, or musicians from the Virginia Symphony or the Virginia Beach Symphony. 
My goals for the next year include a continuation of the growth described above. For myself, I hope to continue growing as a musician, as a choral director, as a spiritual leader, and as an organist. I will participate in the "Organ Swell" series of concerts which is part of the Virginia Waterfront Arts Festival, playing an organ recital on May 13th at Thalia Lynn Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. I continue to work with the American Guild of Organists, serving on the board of the Tidewater Chapter. I hope to attend a sacred music conference during the summer months, probably in Montreat, NC. 
Through it all, God must remain at the center of our efforts, for To God Alone Be the Glory!

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Planning for development of the Strategic Plan for Bayside Church is being conducted in five phases:
Phase One: Getting Ready
Phase Two: Articulating the Mission and Vision
Phase Three: Assessment of present status
Phase Four: Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses
Phase Five: Developing the Written Plan
Phases One and Two were conducted in 2001. Phases Three and Four were conducted in 2002.
Phase Three: Assessment of Present Status
Members of the Congregation, Session and other groups were asked to indicated how well they thought Bayside was performing in each of the Vision Areas, on a scale on one to five. The results were averaged and a numerical score was developed for each Vision and Mission Statement. This provided the Committee with an assessment of the present status as viewed by the Congregation.
Phase Four: Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses
The Committee met with the General Presbyter of the Eastern Virginia Presbytery, Ministry Moderators, Youth Representatives, Members of other committees such as Endowment, Gifts and Furnishings, Trustees, etc. and individual members of the Congregation that wanted to discuss their hopes and visions for Bayside Presbyterian Church. From these meetings we developed a listing of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Challenges, Opportunities and Recommendations.
Additional data for Phases Three and Four was obtained from a review of the U.S. Congregational Life Survey, Statistical Data (based on the 2000 census) for residents living within area codes 23451,23455, and 23462 and Virginia Beach Data Sheet for 2001-2002.

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Current Bayside Presbyterian Church staff positions are:
Pastor
Associate Pastor
Director of Music Ministries
Director of Christian Education
Assistant Director of Christian Education - Part-time
Building Superintendent - Part-time
Administrative Secretary
Computer Operator; Secretary
Sexton 
Maintenance Employees - (3) -Part-time
Nursery Caregiver -Part-time
 

Current members of the Administrative Support Ministry Include: 
*George Zuidema, Chair Brian Clements
* Judy Crossman Carl Stein
* Alan Clark Ruth Tenney
* Dong Soo Kim Ed Hipps
Mary Harrell
* Elders currently on Session
 

Examples of office equipment that requires major attention are:
· Personal Computers with LAN, server, printer, internet connection, website
· Printing-Copying Machine providing more than 500,000 pages per year
· Telephones and ISP services
· Cell Phones
· Fax Machine (plain paper)
· Postage Meter
· Purchase and management of licensed software.

GOALS
Ministry goals for the calendar year 2003 include upgrading the "part-time" aspects of the Assistant Director of Education and of the Building Superintendent; a continuing effort to upgrade (as necessary) PC's and software; giving attention to staff job descriptions; and to counseling with staff "one-on-one" to evaluate performance and identify goals for improved teamwork and effectiveness. Our interface and coordination with other ministries involves (primarily) Education, Finance, Property, and Worship.

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Accomplishments for 2002
· Kept the rolls for active and inactive members. Thirty members were moved to an inactive status in 2002.
· Coordinated the fall stewardship campaign with the New Consecration Sunday program, based on the need to give rather than on the amount needed for a budget.
· Continued to encourage long-term stewardship through will and bequests.

Goals for 2003
· Continue all the above and additionally, seek a better method of collecting, cataloging, and using the time and talents of all congregation members. A user-friendly database that is accurate, available, and maintained is envisioned.

 

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REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE MINISTRY
Moderator Wilma Archey

Goals for 2003
1. Coordinate with the Evangelism Ministry for them to take over presentation of the live
Nativity.
2. Review each of the organizations supported by Bayside and prayerfully decide to continue
supporting them or seek out alternative organizations helping the needy in our community.
3. Maintain awareness in our entire church family of volunteer opportunities to serve our
community.
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Some of the accomplishments for 2002:
1. Provided subsidized counseling for members of the congregation in agreement with Tidewater Pastoral Counseling Services.
2. Provided nurture to those from the congregation who needed assistance with meals, transportation and emergency child care.
3. Continued the Prayer Chain ministry.
4. Organized the annual church picnic at Bayville Park for approximately 150 attendees.
5. Coordinated the sending of cards to the sick, shut-in and grieving.
6. Provided van service for Westminster-Canterbury residents to and from worship services and other special events at the church.
7. Promoted fellowship through such events as chili cook-off, potluck dinners, ice cream social, bridge groups and such.
8. Maintained a Boy Scout liaison to support scouting units chartered in this church.
9. Undertook special projects such as providing the congregation with flowers at the Easter service.
10. Provided congregation with opportunity to sing Christmas carols to our homebound members via the annual Caroling on the Trolley.
11. Supported Presbyterian Men and Presbyterian Women.
12. Coordinated the making of a church-wide pictorial directory for our 50th anniversary.

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This past year was an exciting one in the Christian Education Program of our church. There have been some great successes and a few disappointments. Through them all our education programs have continued to move forward and look for new avenues of growth. The new programs started this year have shown great potential.
The bright stars in our Christian Education Programs are our professional staff, Lynne and Dan Wiard and Margaret Bobst. These people have continued to lead in our education program with tireless effort and have amazing abilities to produce new ideas and programs. Under Margaret's direction the Preschool added a kindergarten class this year and continues to maintain full class enrollment in the other age levels. With Dan's guidance both the Junior and Senior youth groups have continued to grow to the point of having youth attending who are not church members . The Wednesday afternoon program, Kids Of The Kingdom, for children from kindergarten to fifth grade lead by Lynn has been a huge success. This past year saw the start of a social program of trips, lunches, and dinners for the older members of the church. We can look at the success of our youth mission trips and tell what a great teaching and learning experience they have been for our young people. During this past year we have spent a lot of time looking for ways to increase our church school attendance and will continue this quest in 2003. In 2002 our Vacation Bible School was a giant of a program with more than 230 kids participating. Some of these children came from the neighborhood and are not Bayside members; what an outreach. This tremendous success came about thanks to Lynn and a lot of volunteers.
Our library improvements were also a bright spot this year. There was the addition of the kids comer with its new rug, books, and VCR player and tapes. Gloria Potter and her volunteers added many new research, study and pleasure reading books to the shelves. The Ministry is proud to report that many more children and adults used our library in 2002 than in years past.
In 2003 the Ministry will continue to look for ways to expand and grow educational opportunities for the entire congregation. We plan to do this through additional church school classes, Bible studies, retreats, and special speakers. There are plans to expand the library in size, the number of books available, and the usefulness of the materials available. The Ministry feels these things will happen through God's will for our church.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2002:
Friendship Sunday was held on September 8, 2002.
o Visitors were invited to join us for breakfast in the Fellowship Hall to help kick off
the church school year.
o Provided a Brochure Rack in the Atrium with a variety of church literature.
o Provided literature for new member classes.
o Began groundwork for providing books of the Bible on CDs and a VCR/television
for the Homeless Shelter.
o Sponsored new member orientation classes.
GOALS FOR 2003:
o To continue to sponsor new member orientation classes.
o To work to integrate new members into the life of the church as quickly as possible.
o To sponsor a Community Celebration.
o To provide more publicity for Friendship Sunday/Rally Day.
o To provide books of the Bible on CDs and a VCR/television for the Homeless
Shelter.
o To encourage all elders to wear name tags every Sunday.
o To update literature in Brochure Rack and in new member packets.
o To inform the session and congregation of ways in which we can proclaim
the Gospel in our community.
o To invite the un-churched to attend Bayside.
o To show God's love through our warm hospitality to visitors each Sunday. 
 
 

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Accomplishments for 2002
Completed audit of the Church financial records. 
Developed the 2003 budget with input from all the ministries. 
Presented a balanced budget, with expenditures equal to pledges.
Made timely financial reports to the Church Staff, Session and Congregation. 
Assisted the Commitment Ministry with the Fall Stewardship Campaign.
Provided teller services each Sunday of the year.
Oversaw the selection and presentation of church scholarships.
Goals for 2003
Make timely reports of the financial status of the Church.
Complete audits of Church finances.
Continue the review and upgrading of the financial records and reporting systems.
Administer the approved 2003 budget, keeping all ministries advised of their current status.
Keep the congregation informed on the uses of their financial assets.
In coordination with all the ministries, develop the program budget for 2004.
Update current teller list and solicit new volunteers.
Review scholarship program and application process, establishing new guidelines as required.

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The Property Ministry, consisting of seven members, identified and assured the needed repairs, replacements, improvements and corrections of many conditions in the Church Building and the outside ground. These actions were taken to improve/enhance conditions for the worship of God and to serve His people and neighboring community.
Among the many activities of the Ministry were the following:
1. Insured that the Church Van was safe and in operating condition for its intended purpose.
During the year the van recorded 115 trips totaling 5,541 miles. We are blessed with 
caring and careful drivers.
2. Re-piped the Preschool Wing bathrooms to provide hot water to the sinks.
3. Through a grateful gift obtained 100 new padded folding chairs.
4. Removed a diseased evergreen on the northeast comer and planted a rock garden.
5. Replaced aging heating and ventilating system over Adult Wing Classrooms and Hall. Also installed new hi-tech thermostats to provide better control of heating and cooling which ultimately reduce utility costs.
6. Installed new fan/light combinations in Preschool Wing Classrooms which allows for
better air circulation and comfort for all occupants.
7. Surveyed Church ceiling tiles for cracked and stained titles. Replacement to be complete
in 2003.
8. Initiated an asbestos hazard survey of youth Wing. Survey reported no imminent danger
from asbestos and recommended that for any future concerns an asbestos management
plan be established.
9. Partnered with Preschool in extending playground fence away from swing set allowing for
safer area for children who swing to far.
10. Extended water lines out towards Independence Blvd. Sign allowing for improved 
watering of lawn area.
11. Acquired new stainless steel freezer for Kitchen, which will provide much needed
additional freezer space necessary for increased Kitchen usage.
12. Procured new hi-tech carpet cleaning machine which will increase life of carpet 
improve appearance. This capability will delay need to replace hall and Sanctuary carpets.
Additionally, machine attachments will allow for cleaning of pew cushions.
The Church Building and grounds are in constant need of care and maintenance. As we approach our 50 year anniversary, in 2003, the Ministry will need the support of the Session and Church members for continued financial and volunteer support.
We thank God for all He has allowed us to accomplish in 2002.

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Witness accomplished several things this year - Joy Offering, One Great Hour of Sharing, Peacemaking Offerings were collected. We initiated and collected the Nickel-a-Meal Program to benefit Presbytery Hunger Programs. We continued to support the Presbytery Congo Partnership Committee, our mission interpreter from the Congo, Bote-Tshiek, and our sister churches lembe and limete. We continue to support world mission with prayer and financial aid. We supported a mission trip to Merida, Mexico.
We have begun to support another mission trip to Merida, Mexico, and we are in the process of adopting a sister church there. We have supported special flood-hunger needs there with a "beans and rice" financial support measure.
We have also begun to support a program in Kinshasa, Congo, sponsored by Larry Strickley, our medical missionary there, to begin construction of a "maternity wing" to one of the existing medical clinics in that city.
Stamps and glasses continue to be collected and distributed for mission purposes.
 
 

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The purpose of the Presbyterian Women is:
Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ
We commit ourselves
To nurture our faith through prayer and Bible Study
To support the mission of the church worldwide
To build an inclusive, caring community of women that 
Strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
And witness to the promises of God's Kingdom.

In keeping with our purpose, the Presbyterian Women of Bayside are committed to many benevolent
activities. Some of the charities we support are Union Theological Seminary, Makemie Woods, Zuni Presbyterian Training Center, Edmarc and Church World Services as well as our regular contributions to Fellowship of the Least Coin and our annual Birthday and Thank Offerings which support many different projects which help women and children worldwide. We support our faith with a monthly bible study at our Circle meetings. This year we are studying the book of Ephesians. We gather monthly from Sept to May with some of the Circles meeting for Retreats or dinners in the summer months. Each meeting is a study of God's word as well as leads to many meaningful relationships. In support of building an inclusive, caring community, we do that within the church as well as with our surrounding community. We run and
Support the Food Pantry with the help of many church members who help shop as well as support the monthly items needed. Different Circles have projects they support such as supplying area schools with clothing for the School Nurses to distribute as needed. One of our Circles collects blankets for an area
Children's hospital, another collected items over the summer and made personal kits for World Services, which they distribute in an emergency situation. Another of our Circles decorates rooms at St. Mary's Infant home. During the Christmas holiday season, each Circle sponsored a child or two from the Angel Tag Program at our Church. We also give our support to the New Members Reception, Lenten Dinners and wherever the women are needed throughout the Church. It is through God's blessing we can fulfill these many projects and may he keep us all in his precious care now and throughout the coming year.

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