Education
 
. . . And teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the world. (Matthew 28:20)
Programs 2007-08
The Vision: To provide God's people with resources that empower all ages to be transformed in Christ as they:
  • explore meaning and mystery in the Bible;
  • celebrate in worship, sacraments, education and service;
  • engage in ministries of love, justice and witness;
  • and live in inclusive communities of faith shaped and led by the Holy Spirit.
We invite you, and your friends, to join us in Christian fellowship through the Christian Education program of Bayside Presbyterian Church. What a wonderful opportunity to grow in the faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Church School
Sundays, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Church School is an educational opportunity designed for ALL ages, infants through adults, which occurs from 9:45-10:45 a.m. each Sunday morning throughout the year. We offer child care for children, infants through two year-olds, and classes for all other children through adults. Our curriculum is age-appropriate and Bible based.
Child Care
Infants Room 303
Toddlers – 2 Room 302
Awesome Rotation Kids (ARK)
It is a brand new program and it will bring the Bible to life – Welcome to the ARK! Awesome Rotation Kids is a Bible based curriculum program that brings fun and excitement to children (grades K-5) as they discover stories about God’s work in the world through Scripture. ARK blends the successes of traditional “Church School” programs with the creativity of rotation style formats to create a vibrant, kid-friendly program.

The ARK fun begins as children first arrive and they visit the “Lion’s Den” – a “coffee house” for children where children find kid-friendly food, music, video, and fellowship. Following the coffee house children gather in grade specific classrooms. It is in the classrooms that children hear God’s story through Scripture. These classroom lessons are presented in a variety of ways where children are engaged in discovering the story.

After learning stories of God’s work in the world children use passports to travel in the “Holy Land”. Here children respond to the hearing of God’s Word via crafts, puppetry, computer interactions, music, and reading. There is even an opportunity to be part of the “WBPC” news team and report on some of the latest news and beliefs from members of the congregation! For each center children visit they must use their passport for entrance and departure, encouraging and ensuring that children visit many of the different opportunities in the Lion’s Den. For each center children visit, they receive points. These points can accumulate each week and then be used in the “Redemption Center”.

The “Redemption Center” is where children exchange earned points (from the centers completed each week) for prizes. Prizes have point values attached, and the prizes can range from small candy to pencils, balls, posters, or whatever the imagination defines! The purpose of “Redemption Center” is to affirm and reward children for work well-done at each of the centers children complete in the “ARK Activity Center”. The prizes are to affirm our Christian faith and are to be faith-based. (The Redemption Center will be open the third Sunday each month, from 9:30-9:40 a.m.)

ARK concludes when children return to their appropriate classrooms and share what they learned in the ARK Excavation Station.

ARK is an active, fun-filled hour where children dive into Scripture and learn about God’s work in the world! Enjoy and celebrate the wonders of God’s work!
Children's Classroom Locations
Ages 3-4      Room 306
Grades K-1    Room 310
Grades 2-3    Room 402
Grades 4-5    Room 404
Youth Classes
Middle School (Room 408)

High School (Room 406)
Although these two classes meet independent of each other, both classes explore Scripture and contemporary issues that are relevant and age appropriate for young people in Middle and High School.

Confirmation (Library) Our “new member” class for young people (currently in 8th grade or older) takes a 9-month journey through the Old and New Testament and Church History while examining one’s own faith and what it means to be a Christian and a member of the Body of Christ (through Bayside Presbyterian Church).
Adult Classes

The Present Word (Room 508) - uses the uniform lesson material of the PCUSA and approaches Scripture each week as a thematic study.

Verse by Verse (Room 504) - continues their study of Scripture using the Bible as their main reference and methodically and reflectively examines Scripture verse by verse.

Biblical Dialogue (Room 504) will journey through the book of Acts as participants look at the Church then (in Acts) and the Church today!

In the Footsteps of Paul (Room 512) continues its look at letters from the apostle Paul. The class will culminate its studies with a trip to Turkey and visit some of the cities Paul journeyed.

New Covenant Class (Room 503) - continues its exploration of contemporary books and their connection to Scripture.

Interactions (Room 514) - tackles weekly current events in the news, examining an event and then exploring how Scripture addresses the issue(s). Class members receive a weekly email about the topic prior to Sunday’s lesson when dealing with current events.

NEW to this class this fall are short-term topics that will explore various facets of Scripture – beginning with a four-week look at “Noah: A World Full of Evil”.

Leader’s Choice - Building a Good Marriage (Fellowship Hall) begins Sunday, September 16, as the Rev. Dr. Bill Hedrick is our guest presenter. This short-term class will look at ways to make a good marriage better through dialogue, discussion and presentation. Dr. Hedrick is licensed as a Professional Counselor and as a Marriage and Family Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Other short-term classes with different topics will be offered in the “Leader’s Choice” throughout the year.

Other Opportunities
Youth Connection Sunday nights are Youth Group meetings for both Middle School and High School young people. The groups meet for a “snack supper” at 5:30 p.m., followed by Youth Group from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Youth Activity Room)

In addition to regular group meetings, Middle School and High School young people have opportunities for retreats, service projects, Bible studies, Friday’s “Alternative Night”, and special trips in and around Hampton Roads. In the summer 2008, young people will have an opportunity to participate in adult/youth Mission Trips. A listing of mission trips will be posted in late October.
Small Group Leaders Training – Get involved with Small groups as a leader! The training begins Wednesday, September 19, 7:00-8:15 p.m. The class then meets October 3, 17, 24 and November 7, 14. Participants trained in this class will be asked to be leaders of small groups during Lent, 2008. (Room 406)

Bayside Buddies - For “Older Adults” looking for some great fellowship and travel. The group meets on a monthly basis September-November and January-April for a variety of activities and gatherings. Kick-off is a covered dish lunch on Monday, September 24, 12:00 noon, in the Fellowship Hall.

Infusion Make Friends, Explore Life, Grow in Faith! Join this exciting group of 20-30 Something’s for monthly events and weekly small group studies!

Women's Bible Studies Tuesday’s Sister's in the Spirit (SIS) will study the Beth Moore series “A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place”, a look at the building of the tabernacle and its variety of meanings for our walk with God today. This class meets in Room 508 and begins Tuesday, September 19, meeting from 9:15-11:30 a.m. (Child care is available when requested.)
Wednesday Programs
Kids of the Kingdom (Grades K-2) Kids of the Kingdom is a fun-filled program for children with choir, scripture reflection, crafts, recreation and age appropriate service projects.

‘Tween Scene (Grades 3-5) is a hands-on program packed with music and ways to engage, enlighten and teach children about God and service - when we serve others, we are serving God!

REGISTER IN THE CHURCH OFFICE FOR THESE EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR CHILDREN! BRING A FRIEND, OR TWO OR THREE! PROGRAMS BEGIN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007.
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