Adults
Classes and other opportunities designed to help you on your spiritual journey.
GATHER
Sundays
10:00AM
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Room 504
Verse by Verse
Led by Marshall Miller
Verse by Verse is a Sunday School class that meets each Sunday to study each book in the Bible. As we read each verse, we utilize reference materials as needed to better understand what is being said within each verse. We then try and relate our understanding of what is being said to our daily lives and everyday events. Through our reading and discussions of the Bible, our goal is to make it easier to discuss our understanding of the Bible to others around us, bringing all to Jesus.
10:00AM
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Room 512 |May 4
The Book of Forgiving
by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu
Lead by Annette Conley and Emma Ouellette
This 4 week study focuses on continued conversation from our forgiveness sermon series during Lent. All are welcome!
We will read the book together and have conversation around questions like:
Why is it so hard to forgive?
What steps do I need to take to forgive others and myself?
How do I actively live a life of forgiveness?
What gives me hope and what angers me about forgiveness?
Come and participate in conversation or just come sit back, listen and learn.
First Class- May 4, 2025
Last Class- June 1, 2025
*No class on May 25 (Memorial Day Weekend)
COMMUNITY
Weekday Opportunities
WOMEN
SISTERS IN SPIRIT
Sisters in Spirit (SIS) is a women's Bible study that meets every Tuesday morning from 9:15 until 11:30 am in room 508 from September through May. A variety of studies and authors are offered during this time. The format for these meetings includes breakfast, a video presentation and a small group discussion based on readings from the selected study. This is a wonderful opportunity to study God's word and to enjoy fellowship with other Christian women.
In addition to Bible Study, SIS makes sandwiches for St. Columba once a month.St. Columba Ecumenical Ministries serves the area’s poor and homeless – providing food, clean clothes, a place to shower – all on a shoestring budget.
For more information, contact Lynne Owen, ljowco@cox.net
2023-2024
Selected Studies
Luke, by Lisa Harper (8-week study)
God of Freedom, by Jen Wilkin (10 week study)
Amos, by Jennifer Rothschild (8 week study)
WOMEN
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Presbyterian Women (PW) is an independent organization within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) of more than 300,000 women. PW offers women in the church meaningful ways to live out their faith in the midst of a caring community of women.
In addition to Bible Study, SIS makes sandwiches for St. Columba once a month.St. Columba Ecumenical Ministries serves the area’s poor and homeless – providing food, clean clothes, a place to shower – all on a shoestring budget.
If you are interested in joining a circle, please contact Jane Copeland, Jcope312@verizon.net
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MEN
PRESBYTERIAN MEN
The Presbyterian Men’s Organization seeks to foster the spiritual development of the men of our church by offering and/or building on individual knowledge of the Scriptures. This assists each man to develop a closer relationship with God and Christ, through a deeper understanding of our Lord’s guidance and its impact on our lives. As a consequence of fellowship in this journey, we develop friendships through regular meetings, social events, prayer, study, and volunteerism.
The official name of the organization is Bayside Presbyterian Men's Organization (BPMO). All men of the church are automatically members of BPMO. Men who are members of other churches may request to be a member and will be gladly accepted.
PARTICIPATION
Breakfast Forum
Breakfast meetings are scheduled every other Tuesday and every other Saturday at 8:00 AM for approximately one hour.
On Tuesdays, the group is provided with a light breakfast made by one of the members. On Saturdays, designated cooking teams provide a full breakfast. At all the breakfasts, great coffee is provided. Donations are requested for Saturday breakfasts.
Tuesday meetings are an open forum with general discussion. The men may talk about their favorite sports teams, provide details of a recent trip, ask advice on medical conditions or household projects, or a recommendation on something being considered for purchase. The last 15 minutes are reserved for a faith-related discussion such as a devotional or a concern affecting our church. The intent of the discussion is not to come to a consensus but to have a thought-provoking discussion that strengthens faith and understanding for the attendees.
Saturday meetings are primarily for Bible Study after breakfast, followed by a short business program.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Church-wide Support
In addition to the frequent breakfast and Bible study meetings, BPMO members support many events and activities throughout BPC. Members have led or participated in major activities such as:
1
The Vision 2020 Sanctuary
Upgrade Project, Session
2
The Transition team for
transforming the church to an
interim pastor model, and the
nominating committee to
select an interim pastor
3
The “Rise Against Hunger”
food packets production
4
Thanksgiving baskets
5
Living nativity program
6
Cooking and providing
transportation for the annual
weeklong homeless shelter
program
7
Scheduling reenactor Ken
Maynard as the Apostle Paul
is invited to perform
periodically
More routine activities include landscaping of the church grounds, weekly audio/video support of in-person and online worship.
BPMO provides financial support for Eagle and Gold Scout projects as well as for the Presbyterian Conference Center in Massanetta Springs and the Faith Works Coalition. Members attend and are part of the program of the annual July Mid-Atlantic Presbyterian Men’s Synod at Massanetta Springs in Harrisonburg.
There is a BPMO bulletin board outside the kitchen area in the Adult Wing hallway. This is the best source for current event information. All men of the church as well as visitors are welcome to join in the various activities and may attend a meeting at any time. For more information, please contact Ben Hubbard at bahubbard111@gmail.com.
LEADERS
Current Presbyterian Men Officers
Moderator – Ben Hubbard
Vice Moderator – Vacant
Secretary – Paul K. Verburg
Treasurer – Hank Lowery