Congregational Care is the Ministry that oversees the nurture, care, support and fellowship of the congregation.  As a church family we meet the charge expressed in our Mission Statement to "provide a supportive, loving, and caring ministry to and with one another."

Activities and Programs:

This mission is carried out through many different ongoing programs, including: 

Nurturing – Meals, transportation and childcare are provided when required for those experiencing an unexpected emergency, those who are disabled, or who are in a crisis situation. Referrals are made to the pastors for visitation of the sick, shut-in and grieving. 

Correspondence – Cards, notes, and phone calls are used to remind members and friends, who may be sick, shut-in or grieving, that their church family is praying for them.   

Prayer chain – Verbal requests, emailed requests, and requests from forms in the pew racks are responded to through the power of corporate prayer. 

Fellowship – We support the development and continuation of many activities: such as: 

• Church Dinners - Support the coordination throughout the year, assisting any group who would like to sponsor a “pot luck” or other type of social gathering.. 
• Bayside Buddies - a fellowship group for “older adults” and friends who develop their own programs of interest and usually combine them with a pot luck luncheon.  Fun and interesting. 
• Presbyterian Women– The women in the congregation meet monthly in small groups, or Circles, to study God’s word, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Christians, and much more. 
• Presbyterian Men – The men in the congregation meet every other Saturday morning for fellowship, Bible study, breakfast and more. 

Pictorial Directory:  We coordinate the development of a church-wide pictorial directory and in maintaining an up-to-date online directory.

Current Projects:

In addition to the above, other projects include:  

• Development of a small business and hobby directory, internal to the church membership, with the goal of connecting members of the congregation through services needed and provided.  
• Providing the congregation with small gifts at Mother's Day and Father's Day to celebrate these special events and these special people in our church.  
• Development of a “Care Team” that will provide regular contact to every family in the church. 

How Can I Get Involved?

Contact any member of the ministry if you want to become a part of exploring and planning how the membership of Bayside can better care for our church family.  We’d love to have you!!   

(And we’re always looking for those who have the time and talents to carry out those plans!) 
 

Shelba Bossom  
Nancy Hamilton 
Paula Jesburg (Elder) 
Doug Mitchell  (Moderator)  
Mike Raymer 
Pam Taylor 
Harry Wright
George Zuidema (Elder)

Congregational Care meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 at the church.  This is a common meeting time for all Ministries, which are preceded by an “all Ministries meeting” gathering time of prayer and conversation.