Bay Shore Church - Sermons and News from Bay Shore Community Congregational Church in Belmont Shore, California.

Sunday School Lesson for Sunday, November 16
Bible Story: God makes a covenant with Abram (Genesis 15:1-18).
Key Verse: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord (Jeremiah 29:11).
Bible Point: God has good plans for us.

Middle School Youth Group – 6-2-8 Thursday Night
Are you in 6th, 7th, or 8th  grade?  If you are, please join us on Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center for Fun, Food and Fellowship.

Entertainment Books Benefit Christian Education
We are still selling Long Beach and Orange County Entertainment Books to support our Christian Education programs.   A few visits to the movies with $6.50 coupons, and one or two dinners out, and the book pays for itself!  Questions?  Call Kathy Walczak, or ask her at the sales table on Sunday.

Parents:  Want a Night Out?
Parents Night Out is a service project that the middle school youth have sponsored for several years.  We offer a fun, safe environ-ment in the Youth Center for our church families to drop off their kids so that they can go have a quiet dinner or get a head start on Christmas shopping.  The middle school youth will lead the kids in crafts, games, and dinner.

When: Thursday, Dec. 4, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Sign-up sheet will be in the Concert Hall beginning Sunday, November 16.  Call Traci Reitz, with questions.

The Children’s Choir will perform on Sunday, November 9. This is their first time to sing in worship this fall.  They will sing Let the Children Come to Me.

Sunday School Lesson for Sunday, November 9
Bible Story: Lot and Abram divide the land (Genesis 13:1-18).
Key Verse: Do to others as you would have them do to you (Luke 6:31).
Bible Point: God wants us to put others first.

Middle School Youth Group – 6-2-8 Thursday Night
Are you in 6th, 7th, or 8th  grade?  If you are, please join us on Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center for Fun, Food and Fellowship.

Entertainment Books Benefit Christian Education
We are again selling Long Beach and Orange County Entertainment Books, and all profits support our Christian Education programs.  Books are available after church.  A few visits to the movies with $6 coupons, and one or two restaurant dinners, and the book pays for itself!  Questions?  Call Kathy Walczak or ask her at the sales table on Sunday.

Sunday School Lesson for Sunday, November 2
Bible Story: Abram follows God’s direction (Genesis 12:1- 8).
Key Verse: Trust in God with all your heart; in all your ways acknowledge him (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Bible Point: We can always trust God.

Middle School Youth Group – 6-2-8 Thursday Night
Are you in 6th, 7th, or 8th  grade?  If you are, please join us on Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center for Fun, Food and Fellowship.

Costume party Thursday, October 30th!! Contact Traci Reitz with questions or for details at.

Thursday Morning Bible Study
The last session for the Beth Moore Psalms Bible Study will be Thursday, November 6. Please contact Laura Tschudin to inquire about upcoming Bible studies.

Entertainment Books Benefit Christian Education
We are again selling Long Beach and Orange County Entertainment Books, and all profits support our Christian Education programs. Books are available after church. A few visits to the movies with $6 coupons, and one or two restaurant dinners, and the book pays for itself! Questions? Call Kathy Walczak, or ask her at the sales table on Sunday.

The Bay Shore Church recently received the following thank you.

Pacific School of Religion wishes to express gratitude for your gift of $1000 dated September 29, 2008 and designated toward student scholarships. Please convey our thanks to all the members of your congregation for joining in partnership with Pacific School of Religion to prepare those who will lead communities in transformative ministries of compassion and justice. Your financial support will continue to encourage the work of our faculty and students. Once again, thank you for your support.

Cordially, Paul Extrum-Fernandez
Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Sunday School
What our youth will be learning on Sunday, October 26 :
Bible Story: People build a tower at Babel (Genesis 11:1-9).
Key Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart (Deuteronomy 6:5).
Bible Point: We all need God.

“Pumpkin Prayer” to Celebrate the Fall Season
Traci Reitz will be sharing this “hands-on” prayer in Children’s Time this Sunday:

Dear God, As I carve my pumpkin, help me say this prayer: Open my mind so I can learn about You (Cut the top of the pumpkin.).
Take away all my sin and forgive me for the wrong things I do (Clean out the inside.).
Open my eyes so Your Love I will see (Cut eyes shaped like hearts).
I’m sorry for turning up my nose to all You’ve given me (Cut a nose in the shape of the cross.).
Open my ears so Your Word I will hear (Cut ears shaped like the Bible).
Open my mouth so I can tell others You’re near (Cut mouth in the shape of a fish).
Let Your Light shine in all I say and do!  Amen.  (Place a candle and light.)

(Poem submitted from postings on Internet.  Author not listed.)

Middle School Youth Group – 6-2-8 Thursday Night
Are you in 6th, 7th, or 8th  grade?  If you are, please join us on Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center for Fun, Food and Fellowship.

Costume party Thursday, October 30th!!

Entertainment Books Benefit Christian Education
We are again selling Long Beach and Orange County Entertainment Books, and all profits support our Christian Education programs.  Books are available after church.  A few visits to the movies with $6 coupons, and one or two restaurant dinners, and the book pays for itself!  Questions?  Call Kathy Walczak.

We are again selling Long Beach and Orange County Entertainment Books, and all profits support our Christian Education programs.  Books are available after church.  A few visits to the movies with $6 coupons, and one or two restaurant dinners, and the book pays for itself!  Questions?  Call Kathy Walczak.

Sunday School
What our youth will be learning Sunday, October 19:
Bible Story:  God floods the Earth. (Genesis 7:1-8:22, 9:8-16).
Key Verse:  The Lord is faithful to all his promises. (Psalm 145:13b).
Bible Point:  God wants us to obey.

Middle School Youth Group –
6-2-8 Thursday Night
Are you in 6th, 7th, or 8th  grade?  If you are, please join us on Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center for Fun, Food and Fellowship.
NOTE:  There is NO  6-2-8 this Thursday, October 16.

Coming later this month - Costume party Thursday, October 30th!!  Contact Traci Reitz with questions or for details.

Calling Youth to Knott’s Scary Farm
Saturday, October 25
Are you ready to come out for some fun at Knott’s Scary Farm?  We are going to Knott’s Scary Farm Saturday, October 25, and will meet at the church between 6:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m.  If you are interested in going, please contact Amy Williams right away since she plans to purchase tickets this week.

Drivers may also be needed. In addition, the evening is going to be an overnighter at the Youth Center, and breakfast will be served in the morning.  Bring a friend, and everyone can go as one big group.   Come join us for this fun-filled evening if you’re up for a scary time of mazes and spooks!

No Sunday School October 12 due to Long Beach Marathon
Sunday School will resume Sunday, October 19. We hope to see you then for a another great morning of learning and fun!

What our youth will be learning Sunday, October 19:
Bible Story: God floods the Earth. (Genesis 7:1-8:22, 9:8-16).
Key Verse: The Lord is faithful to all his promises. (Psalm 145:13b).
Bible Point: God wants us to obey.

Middle School Youth Group – 6-2-8 Thursday Night
Are you in 6th, 7th, or 8th  grade? If you are, please join us on Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center for Fun, Food and Fellowship. No 6-2-8 on Thursday, October 16.

Coming later this month - Costume party Thursday, October 30th!! Contact Traci Reitz with questions or for details.

Revolve-An Event for Teen Girls!!!
Come join us October 10 and 11 for a fun, fast paced, action packed afternoon learning about how much God loves us. Call Laura T. for details, tickets, car-pooling information, etc.

Calling Youth to Knott’s Scary Farm Saturday, October 25
Are you ready to come out for some fun at Knott’s Scary Farm? We are going to Knott’s Scary Farm Saturday, October 25, and will meet at the church between 6:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m.  If you are interested in going, please contact Amy Williams right away since she plans to purchase tickets this week. Drivers may also be needed. In addition, the evening is going to be an overnighter at the Youth Center, and breakfast will be served in the morning. Bring a friend, and everyone can go as one big group. Come join us for this fun-filled evening if you’re up for a scary time of mazes and spooks!

Substitute Sunday School Teachers Needed
If you are interested in being a substitute teacher, we would love to have you. Each year we prepare special “Substitute Lessons” that are easy, fun and require little preparation on your part (just a bit of reading prior to class). Contact Traci Reitz if you are interested or Laura Tschudin.

Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study Now Underway
Beth Moore’s Study, Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent, is being held Thursdays from 9-11 a.m. through November 6 in the Gabrielson Chapel. This 7-session study began September 25 and focuses on themes such as unity, joy and gratitude, redemption, repentance, the power of blessings. Interested? E-mail Laura Tschudin.

Gentlemen: Want to participate in a MEN’S Evening study? Look for Laura Tschudin or Traci Reitz after service, or sign-up on the kiosk.

The Computer Technology Class will be not be held Tuesday, October 14. The class will resume Tuesday, October 21 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the library. Come enjoy the excitement and pleasure of learning new skills on the computer!

Sunday School This Week
We love to see you each Sunday and miss you when you’re not here. Sunday School Teachers have lots of fun and faith in store for you. Bring a friend!

What our youth will be learning this Sunday, October 5:
Bible Story: Noah builds the ark (Genesis 6:5-22).
Key Verse: We must obey God rather than men (Acts 5:29).
Bible Point: God wants us to obey.

Middle School Youth Group - 628 Thursday Night
Are you in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade? If yes, please join us on Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center for Fun, Food and Fellowship. Coming later this month -  Costume party Thursday, October 30th!! Contact Traci Reitz with questions or for details.

Revolve - An Event for Teen Girls!!! Come join us October 10 and 11 for a fun, fast paced, action packed afternoon learning about how much God loves us. Call Laura T. for details, tickets, car-pooling information, etc.

Calling Youth to Knott’s Scary Farm
Are you ready to come out for some fun at Knott’s Scary Farm? A date will follow soon, but let me know if you’re interested. Bring a friend, and we can go as one big group. E-mail Amy Williams if you’re up for a scary time of mazes and spooks.

Substitute Sunday School Teachers Needed
If you are interested in being a substitute teacher, we would love to have you. Each year we prepare special “Substitute Lessons” that are easy, fun and require little preparation on your part (just a bit of reading prior to class). Contact Traci Reitz if you are interested or Laura Tschudin.

Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study Now Underway
Beth Moore’s Study, Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent, is being held Thursdays from 9-11 a.m. through November 6 in the Gabrielson Chapel. This 7-session study began September 25 and focuses on themes such as unity, joy and gratitude, redemption, repentance, the power of blessings. Interested? E-mail Laura Tschudin.

Gentlemen: Want to participate in a MEN’S Evening study? Look for Laura Tschudin or Traci Reitz after service, or sign-up on the kiosk.