Hey Bayside Students! Summer’s coming, and so is one of the best weeks of the year! We’re heading back to Ridgecrest this July 13-17 for an unforgettable time of worship, friendship, and life-changing encounters with Jesus. 

This Year’s Theme is “The Good Shepherd.” We all need direction. Like sheep, we can wander, lose focus, or try to go our own way. But the good news is—we have a Good Shepherd who never lets us go. All week long, we’ll explore Psalm 23 and the story of David, the shepherd who became a king and wrote these timeless words about God’s faithful care. We’ll discover how Jesus:

• Guides us when we feel lost
• Restores us when we’re tired or hurt
• Protects us when fear creeps in
• Provides for us with overflowing grace
• And calls us to follow Him into abundant life — now and forever

It’s more than just a camp theme — it’s a chance to truly know and trust the Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep.

The cost is $374 per camper with a deposit of $125. To secure your student's spot, please pay the deposit by January 10. Payment can be paid online by clicking HERE . Select "Student Camp" from the drop-down options. Fundraising opportunities are available for the remaining balance. Don’t let cost be a reason why your student can’t go. Contact Sarah Sheik, Director of Student Discipleship, at ssheik@baysidebc.org with any questions or concerns. 

At Bayside, our mission is simple: to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Camp gives us a powerful space to live that out — to grow deeper in faith, build lasting friendships, and encounter the presence of God together. Let’s follow the Shepherd’s voice this summer and see where He leads.

Chili Cook-off

January 21

We kick-off the winter semester of our Wednesday's Discipleship 'N Community with our fourth annual Chili Cookoff. Come taste and vote for your favorite chili! This night is dinner only with groups and classes resuming January 28.



RSVP to attend the cookoff by clicking HERE  

Want to submit your chili in the contest? Contact the church office or stop by the Welcome Desk to complete an entry form. Entries need to be submitted by January 18. Spots are limited.

Bayside Baptist Weekday Preschool Open House

We are thrilled to announce that registration for next year’s preschool classes will open in January! Families interested in learning more about our Christ-centered early childhood program are warmly invited to attend our Open House on Monday, January 26, 4:30-5:30pm.

Meet our teachers, explore our classrooms, and discover how we nurture each child’s growth—academically, socially, and spiritually—in a loving and faith-filled environment. Enrollment information and registration packets will be available at the event, or you can contact the preschool office at 757-460-0333 or bbwp@baysidebc.org for more details.

Discipleship 'N Community Resumes January 28

Our Wednesday evening ministries focus on growing in Christ with each other by building relationships in discipleship and in community. Every Wednesday our church family has an opportunity to build community at our Fellowship Dinners served from 5:15-6pm. Cost for dinners are $4 per plate with a $20 family max. Following the dinner, discipleship classes for all adults, students, and kids run from 6:15-7:15pm. Childcare for 2yrs and under is available to anyone serving or participating in a class. 

Click HERE for classes and groups information. 

Women of all ages are warmly invited to an inspiring time of connection, fellowship, and spiritual renewal as we gather for Growing Roots: Dependent on the Spirit. This special event is designed to draw our hearts together as women and to deepen our dependence on God through His Word and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Grounded in the truth of 1 Corinthians 3:6–7, which reminds us that “God gives the growth,” this gathering will point us toward the One who nourishes our faith and causes it to flourish.

To help us reflect on the growth God produces in our lives, we’ll enjoy a hands-on activity: decorating pots and planting bulbs. As we create and plant, we’ll be reminded that spiritual growth comes not from our own striving but from dependence on the Spirit, who nourishes, strengthens, and transforms us from the inside out. Come be refreshed. Come be encouraged. Come grow deeper roots—together.

Use the sign-up link to RSVP. Childcare is available. 

Prayer is the most important thing we can do as a church. Join us for our Last Sunday @5 prayer time. Pastor John will lead in prayer topics as we pray in small groups. If you are in need of childcare, please email kids@baysidebc.org.