BC WEEKLY BULLETIN
May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026
Schedule for Sunday, May 10, 2026 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
9:30am
Worship Service: Pastor Gregg continues the series, "Deep & Wise".
BC Kids: Nursery through 5th grade is available. Please register children.
11:00am
Young Adult Small Group: Meets in Room 14
BC Kids: Children's Church: Meets in the Good Shepherd Room (GSR) for music and teaching.
BC Youth: Hot Takes/Hot Cakes: Meets in Room 14-16 All teenagers (middle school & high school) are invited to join us as we eat pancakes and engage in biblical conversation around "hot topics".
12:15pm
Servicio de Pascua Hispana: Pastor Loysbel will bring the Word. Meets in the Good Shepherd Room (GSR).
1:00pm - Hispanic Group lunch in the lobby
9:30am
Worship Service: Pastor Gregg continues the series, "Deep & Wise".
BC Kids: Nursery through 5th grade is available. Please register children.
11:00am
- Paradox People - study on the Beatitudes (Room #18-19) | Leaders - Bambi Steelman and Heather Walter
- What the Locusts Left - study on the book of Joel (Room #20-#21) | Leaders - Denise Jordan and Jim Cochran
- What is a Nazarene - the Christian life from a Nazarene perspective (Conference Room) | Leader - Pastor Lara Murphy
Young Adult Small Group: Meets in Room 14
BC Kids: Children's Church: Meets in the Good Shepherd Room (GSR) for music and teaching.
BC Youth: Hot Takes/Hot Cakes: Meets in Room 14-16 All teenagers (middle school & high school) are invited to join us as we eat pancakes and engage in biblical conversation around "hot topics".
12:15pm
Servicio de Pascua Hispana: Pastor Loysbel will bring the Word. Meets in the Good Shepherd Room (GSR).
1:00pm - Hispanic Group lunch in the lobby
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
BC Youth Flower Fundraiser | May 8-9
The Youth Group will be hosting a plant and flower sale for Mother's Day, at Bel Air Church. You can show up and shop in person, or pre-order your plants to be picked up on Friday or Saturday.
The plant sale will take place on the following days and times:
SOLO Tea | May 12, 12pm
This month's SOLO (Single Later in Life group) lunch will be our annual SOLO Tea at Edith Miller's home (2317 Edwards Ln, Bel Air, MD 21015). Reach out to Pat Barwick or Edith Miller if you plan to attend. Let Pat Barwick ([email protected]) know if you need a ride.
Graduation Banquet | May 13, 6pm-8pm
BC Youth is hosting a banquet to honor our seniors, we will be sharing a meal, blessing them, and ending with a commissioning message! This event is for everyone! Bring your favorite verse to highlight in their Bibles! We need to know whose attending so we have enough food, so register HERE or reach out to Pastor Krystal for more information.
Baptism Sunday | May 17, 9:30am
Baptism is a public declaration celebrating what God has done in our lives, the transformation His grace and love have made, and the decision to share this within one’s community! Thinking about baptism? Have Questions? Click this link to let us know you are interested in Baptism!! OR reach out to one of our pastors. Our next Baptism service will be on May 17. We will worship with our Hispanic community and celebrate baptisms together.
Memorial Day Campout | May 22-25
Do you enjoy camping? Reserve a spot at the Meadow for the Memorial Day weekend. There are limited spaces for campers and plenty of room for tents. Come stay for all or part of the weekend. If you would like to reserve a space for tents or a camper, please complete this registration. Please reach out to Casey Heckrotte with any camping questions.
Meadow Worship Service | May 24, 6:30am
There will be a special Sunday morning service in the Meadow on Sunday, May 24 at 6:30am for the BC Campers as well as anyone else who wants to come out for this special early morning Meadow Worship Service. Bring your own lawn chair.
Softball Games This Week: Come out and cheer on our teams!
BC Women - Monday 6:30pm (BC Softball Field)
BC Men - Tuesday 6:30pm (at Mountain-Abingdon Softball Field)
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Café Ministry for May l While We’re Waiting Ministry
The Café donations during the month of May will go to support our local partnership, While We’re Waiting Ministry. The While We’re Waiting ministry offers free Biblically based retreats, where bereaved parents form bonds and make connections with other moms and dads who truly understand the experience of child loss.
FCA All Abilities Event l Tuesday, May 12, 5-7pm
Would you consider being a buddy (one to one) with an athlete, helping with hospitality, setting up or maybe just checking it out? Join an amazing night of sports and fun with our All Abilities Athletes. Get involved, be a volunteer or share this invite. It will change your life. If you're able to come, please SIGN-UP!
BC Calendar: Looking for information about an event or wondering when an event or meeting is taking place? Check out the BC calendar HERE. This interactive calendar contains registration links as well as other information about church activities. You can find the calendar on this website, under “CALENDAR”.
You can also sign-up for a text with the latest BC news! Just text “BC Updates” to 844-953-3422.
BC Youth Flower Fundraiser | May 8-9
The Youth Group will be hosting a plant and flower sale for Mother's Day, at Bel Air Church. You can show up and shop in person, or pre-order your plants to be picked up on Friday or Saturday.
The plant sale will take place on the following days and times:
- May 8th -- 12-7pm
- May 9th -- 9am-7pm
SOLO Tea | May 12, 12pm
This month's SOLO (Single Later in Life group) lunch will be our annual SOLO Tea at Edith Miller's home (2317 Edwards Ln, Bel Air, MD 21015). Reach out to Pat Barwick or Edith Miller if you plan to attend. Let Pat Barwick ([email protected]) know if you need a ride.
Graduation Banquet | May 13, 6pm-8pm
BC Youth is hosting a banquet to honor our seniors, we will be sharing a meal, blessing them, and ending with a commissioning message! This event is for everyone! Bring your favorite verse to highlight in their Bibles! We need to know whose attending so we have enough food, so register HERE or reach out to Pastor Krystal for more information.
Baptism Sunday | May 17, 9:30am
Baptism is a public declaration celebrating what God has done in our lives, the transformation His grace and love have made, and the decision to share this within one’s community! Thinking about baptism? Have Questions? Click this link to let us know you are interested in Baptism!! OR reach out to one of our pastors. Our next Baptism service will be on May 17. We will worship with our Hispanic community and celebrate baptisms together.
Memorial Day Campout | May 22-25
Do you enjoy camping? Reserve a spot at the Meadow for the Memorial Day weekend. There are limited spaces for campers and plenty of room for tents. Come stay for all or part of the weekend. If you would like to reserve a space for tents or a camper, please complete this registration. Please reach out to Casey Heckrotte with any camping questions.
Meadow Worship Service | May 24, 6:30am
There will be a special Sunday morning service in the Meadow on Sunday, May 24 at 6:30am for the BC Campers as well as anyone else who wants to come out for this special early morning Meadow Worship Service. Bring your own lawn chair.
Softball Games This Week: Come out and cheer on our teams!
BC Women - Monday 6:30pm (BC Softball Field)
BC Men - Tuesday 6:30pm (at Mountain-Abingdon Softball Field)
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Café Ministry for May l While We’re Waiting Ministry
The Café donations during the month of May will go to support our local partnership, While We’re Waiting Ministry. The While We’re Waiting ministry offers free Biblically based retreats, where bereaved parents form bonds and make connections with other moms and dads who truly understand the experience of child loss.
FCA All Abilities Event l Tuesday, May 12, 5-7pm
Would you consider being a buddy (one to one) with an athlete, helping with hospitality, setting up or maybe just checking it out? Join an amazing night of sports and fun with our All Abilities Athletes. Get involved, be a volunteer or share this invite. It will change your life. If you're able to come, please SIGN-UP!
BC Calendar: Looking for information about an event or wondering when an event or meeting is taking place? Check out the BC calendar HERE. This interactive calendar contains registration links as well as other information about church activities. You can find the calendar on this website, under “CALENDAR”.
You can also sign-up for a text with the latest BC news! Just text “BC Updates” to 844-953-3422.
Youth Events
BC Youth | Wednesdays 6pm- 8pm CANCELLED for Grad Banquet
A whole group gathering for 6th through 12 graders. A time of hangout, message, and small groups.
6:00-6:45 Oasis (hangout time); 6:45-8:15 Youth Group (devotional and small group time).
Graduation Banquet | May 13, 6pm-8pm
BC Youth is hosting a banquet to honor our seniors, we will be sharing a meal, blessing them, and ending with a commissioning message! This event is for everyone! Bring your favorite verse to highlight in their Bibles! We need to know whose attending so we have enough food, so register Here!
Prayer Partner Event | May 17, 12-2pm
Our Spring Prayer Partners Event is here! We will be traveling the Road to Emmaus, with questions and conversations along the way. This will be held at the Pavilion at the Meadow! Register Here!
Save the Dates for Summer:
For more information on BC Youth, click HERE
Children’s Events
Caravan | Wednesdays 6:45-8pm NO CLASSES THIS WEEK
Classes will resume on May 20.
5th Grade Transition to BC Youth Meeting | June 7, 11am
All 5th grade parents (and students) are invited to join us for a transition meeting, where Pastor Krystal and Pastor Heather will share what it looks like to go into the youth group. They will answer questions and share a summer calendar.
SAVE THE DATES:
BC Youth | Wednesdays 6pm- 8pm CANCELLED for Grad Banquet
A whole group gathering for 6th through 12 graders. A time of hangout, message, and small groups.
6:00-6:45 Oasis (hangout time); 6:45-8:15 Youth Group (devotional and small group time).
Graduation Banquet | May 13, 6pm-8pm
BC Youth is hosting a banquet to honor our seniors, we will be sharing a meal, blessing them, and ending with a commissioning message! This event is for everyone! Bring your favorite verse to highlight in their Bibles! We need to know whose attending so we have enough food, so register Here!
Prayer Partner Event | May 17, 12-2pm
Our Spring Prayer Partners Event is here! We will be traveling the Road to Emmaus, with questions and conversations along the way. This will be held at the Pavilion at the Meadow! Register Here!
Save the Dates for Summer:
- May 23rd - Kayak and Canoe Trip Sign Up HERE!
- June 10th - Bridge Builders: Brooms Bloom & Bible Trivia Sign Up HERE!
- June 19th - Middle School Pool Party Sign Up HERE!
- June 22nd - High School Hershey Park Sign Up HERE!
- August 3rd-7th – Teen Camp 2026 Payment ($350) isn’t due until we go to camp! Register HERE!
- August 26 – Blessings of the Backpacks Picnic
For more information on BC Youth, click HERE
Children’s Events
Caravan | Wednesdays 6:45-8pm NO CLASSES THIS WEEK
Classes will resume on May 20.
5th Grade Transition to BC Youth Meeting | June 7, 11am
All 5th grade parents (and students) are invited to join us for a transition meeting, where Pastor Krystal and Pastor Heather will share what it looks like to go into the youth group. They will answer questions and share a summer calendar.
SAVE THE DATES:
- June 3rd -- Caravan Closing Ceremony
- June 17th – End of School Picnic & Water Games
- June 19th – Rising 6-8th grade Pool Party
- June 20-26th -- MAD Family Camp Registration is open. You can register and get more details HERE.
- July 20-24th -- MAD Kids Camp Registration is open! You can register NOW and pay LATER. Simply select Pay By Check. Register HERE. Register now to get the early bird rate!
- August 10-13th -- VBS Registration is open!
- August 26 – Blessings of the Backpacks Picnic
LOOKING AHEAD
Basketball | Mondays, 6:30pm (BC Gym)
Yoga | Tuesdays, 7:00pm (Good Shepherd Room)
Ladies Faith & Fellowship | Tuesdays, 7:00pm (online)
Pickleball | 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 pm at Dublin Elementary
Chosen Small Group | 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00pm (Room 15)
Women of Faith | Wednesdays, 7-8pm (Room 17) (Current study: 2 Thessalonians-False teaching and the Day of the Lord)
Rugged Dudes | Wednesdays, 7-8pm (Conference Room) (Current study: Unleashed: Releasing God’s Glorious Kingdom In & Through You (video-based discussion based on this book by Tony Evans)
AA Meeting | Thursdays, 7:00pm (Good Shepherd Room)
She Is Book Study | 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 10:00am (Room 15)
In Stitches Group | 2nd Saturdays, 10:00am (BC Lobby)
Solo Tea | May 12, noon
FCA All Abilities | May 12, 5pm
BC Youth Graduation Banquet | May 13, 6-8pm
Meadow Worship Service | May 24, 6:30am
Young Adult Hershey Park Trip | July 11