Around The Bay
The Monthly Newsletter of Bay Farm Community Church / February & March 2016
Upcoming Events
February/March Message Series: Destiny
Men’s Bible Study - 2. 9, 16, 23 / 3. 8, 15, 22, 29 Merriam Webster Dictionary defines destiny as “the course of
events held to be arranged by a superhuman power,” and it
MOPS - 2. 18 / 3. 3, 17
lists words like: fate, lot, portion, and doom as synonyms for
Ministry Class - 2. 28
destiny.
Spring Cleaning - 3. 12 (8:00AM-Noon)
Men’s Breakfast - 3. 13
Missions Class – 3. 20
Good Friday Service - 3. 25 (7:00 PM)
Easter Sunday - 3.27 (9:00 & 10:45 AM)
Women’s Retreat - 4. 15-17
Membership Class – 4. 24
Coffee Talk - 4. 30
Hot tip: You can get information, sign up for
classes, and submit your prayer requests at:
www.bayfarmchurch.org
Where does this bleak definition of destiny come from? The
Greeks believed three sister goddesses called The Fates,
controlled the metaphorical thread of life of every mortal
from birth to death. Clotho (spinner), spun the thread of life;
Lachesis (allotter), measured the thread of life to determine
how long a person lives; and Atropos (inevitable), chose how
a person dies by cutting the thread of life with her shears.
The sisters would visit a home three days after a child was
born to determine the child's fate.
Well, I’m happy to say the Bible doesn’t define destiny as a
fate forced upon you by some obscure supernatural agency.
The Bible defines destiny as God’s intended purpose for your
life!
In February and March, we’re going to examine some biblical
characters to get a better understanding of destiny. My
ultimate goal with this message series is to teach you how to
make the most of your life.
Pastor John
Bay Farm Community Church exists to help people know Jesus, grow to be like Jesus and show Jesus to the world!
Are you a mom of a preschooler?
Kid’s Day Camp is June 20 - 23!
Come meet other moms in the same
season of life at MOPS. February meetings
are on the 4th & 18th. March meetings are
on the 3rd & 17th (9:30-11:30AM). For
more information contact: Debbie at
Dthomasmops@yahoo.com
KDC Volunteer meeting—Sunday, March 13th at
11:30am in the event center.
Volunteer sign up begins on Sunday, April 3rd.
Camp registration begins Sunday, April 24th.
Camp Training is on Monday, May 9that 6:30PM.
Sign up for a Spiritual Growth Class!
Ministry Class (Feb. 28th) will teach you how
God has shaped you for ministry.
Missions Class (March 20th) will teach you
how to share your faith.
Membership Class ( April 24th) will teach
you the benefits of joining a church.
*Lunch and childcare provided!
Spring Cleaning
We need lots of volunteers on Saturday,
March 12th (8:00AM-Noon) to plant flowers,
prune trees, wash windows, and other fun
activities. Please sign up at the ministry
tables today!
FYI: There’s no Youth meeting on Sunday,
February 7th or 14th. The normal Sunday
schedule (4:30-6:30) will resume on Sunday,
February 21st.
We’re doing a movie night on Friday, February
19th (6-9PM)! Invite your friends!
Hume Lake Women’s Retreat
Gals, Spring Retreat is April 15h - 17th!
You can register today at the ministry table!
For more info about the Ladies Retreat go to:
www.humelake.org
Coffee Talk
Have You Joined A Life Group Yet?
Pick up a Life Group flyer in the lobby, or go
to www.bayfarmchurch.org to find a group
that fits your schedule.
Gals, invite a friend
for Coffee Talk
where women learn
to navigate life together.
Saturday, April 30th
For more info go to: www.bayfarmchurch.org
Bay Farm Community Church / 3189 Mecartney Road, Alameda, CA 94502 / 510-769-2002 / bayfarmchurch.org