Bay Baptist Church

Story

Our goal is to bring glory to our awesome God and to make Him and His Word relevant to our lives through:

- Worship that is joyful and meaningful. Our goal is to keep the focus on God and honour Him.

- Teaching that is solidly based on the Bible and answers the all important questions of: [1] How can I have a right relationship with God,
[2] How can I grow closer in that relationship and
[3] How can I lead others to follow me.

- Activities for families, men, women, youth and children that are wholesome and enjoyable.


MINISTRIES:

Sunday Service
Enjoy a friendly relaxed atmosphere where God is the focus. Feel free to worship with us through uplifting music that worships our awesome God. Hear God’s Word taught in a way that is practical, clear and relevant. Draw strength from interacting with others who are on a journey to know God better.



Men’s Ministries
Join us each Wednesday at 6:30-8 pm for our Men’s Bible study and prayer time. This is a great time to “recharge our battery” in the middle of the week. We also plan regular men’s activities such as surf fishing, 10 pin bowling, retreats etc.



Women’s Ministries
Feel free to meet with the ladies every Tuesday from 6:30-8 pm as they do various practical Bible studies and pray together. This is a great chance to escape the pressures of life for a moment and be encouraged together.

The ladies do regular events together such as Mother Daughter Banquets, Christmas in July, morning and afternoon teas and retreats. Bay Baptist will be hosting the 2011 Beth Moore Simulcast on 1 October. You should DEFINITELY mark this event on your calendar and contact us to book your reservation.



Youth Ministries
Bay Baptist has a special love for teenagers. It is not easy being a teen in today’s world and our ministries focus on helping, encouraging and guiding our young people.

Each Wednesday from 6:30-8 pm is Truth for Youth. We have fun games in our large games room followed by yummy snacks and freshly baked items. This is followed by great music and a Bible study that is designed to specifically help teens have a close relationship with God.

We also have monthly youth events where we join with other youth groups in the bay. Big highlights are our annual winter retreat and summer camp. Youth groups from the north island converge for these great events!



Children’s Ministries
Children are not forgotten at Bay Baptist. While the adults are being taught God’s Word in the auditorium, the children escape to their own special program. Through state of the art Bible curriculum, they learn how God’s Word affects their life and their world. They will enjoy the exciting take home sheet each week.

Following the service, you can go relax and leave the children with us! We provide them lunch and then at 12:15 begin KWAM – Kid’s With A Mission. This exciting programme includes games, singing, puppets and a Bible study which helps your child understand God’s Word and learn how it can help them with the decisions of life. KWAM ends at 1:30.



Mainly Music
Each Friday at 10 am, beginning 5 August Bay Baptist will be offering the popular Mainly Music programme for preschool children. The cost is $4 per family.



Family Activities
Having fun together is very important to us at Bay Baptist. For that reason we plan regular activities for us to enjoy together. You are welcome to join us: