Tonight, you can help us raise money for a community center here in Plumas Lake by doing what you’re going to do anyway….eat!  Who doesn’t love Panda Express?!?!?  Simply print off this flier and bring it with you to Panda Express between the hours of 4-8pm today.  That’s it!

Panda Express Fundraiser Flyer

Now wasn’t that easy!?!?

Yesterday we launched into our 60-60 Experiment.   For those who missed the service yesterday  or were serving somewhere and didn’t hear it – we are taking the challenge of being more connected to Jesus (John 15:5).  To do that we are attempting to connect with God every 60 minutes for the next 60 days.

In short…stay connected, fruit happens.

1.  THE GOAL

Every 60 minutes to give as much of yourself as you understand to as much of God and his will as you understand and see if God doesn’t show up in your life in the next 60 days in ways you can’t imagine.

2.  THE BIG IDEA

Use external reminders to get our attention to remind us of the 60-60 experiment and break us out of our normal daily routines, preferably something that beeps – watch, timer, phone or computer alarms.
Here’s a link to an online timer if you want to use it:  http://www.online-stopwatch.com/interval-timer/

If you don’t have anything like this, you can use something as simple as sticky notes or signs posted on mirrors, you computer monitor, your steering wheel, the refrigerator, etc…when one catches your eye, use it as a 60-60 reminder.

3.  WHAT TO DO

Here are some suggestions of what to do when the beep goes off:  stop and give thanks to God for something specific, ask God for his help, pray for a coworker, tell God you surrender yourself to Him, confess a struggle, cast your cares on Him, ask God to be real to you and to speak to you, be still and silent and listen for God’s voice, take 2-3 minute walk outside and see the glory of God in creation, worship God for who he is and what he has done in your life…

4.  WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

Everyone!  From skeptics and non-believers to life-long Christians.  See John 7:17.

5.  GUARANTEES

a.  It will be hard.  Push yourself.

b.  It will be inconvenient.  It will take sacrifice.

c.  None of us will do it anywhere near perfect. But doing it perfectly isn’t the point.  You can’t lose.  There’s no downside.  If you only pause once or twice a day and connect with God, that’s once or twice more than before.

6.  FINAL ENCOURAGEMENT

This is about training.  There is a HUGE difference between training to do something and trying to do something.  Your life becoming more and more like Jesus isn’t a matter of trying harder but of training wisely.  That’s what the 60-60 experiment is all about.  Training ourselves to stay connected to Jesus.

Please email me or stop by our Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/BaysidePlumasLake) and let us know how it’s going and how experiencing God in your life.

I’m so excited to be doing this together!

Saturday, February 12th from 9a.m. – 1p.m. at Rio Del Oro will be a financial learning experience featuring material by best selling author Dave Ramsey.  Dave is the author of The Total Money Makeover and hosts national radio and television shows.  During this event you will get practical advice on how to get out of debt and better handle your finances.  Lunch and childcare are provided.   To register for this FREE event, fill out this form:

http://www.jotform.com/form/10313901887

Here’s the latest on all that is coming up at Bayside:

BELIEVE ME, Bayside is the place you’ll want to be on Labor Day weekend!

Family Worship Sunday

Family Month officially concludes on Sunday, September 5th with our Family Worship Sunday – laugh, worship, and grow along with your kids.  Additionally, that is the last day of our school supply drive.  We are also putting together our Bags of Hope that day as well.  You can find the info about Bags of Hope on our Facebook page here:  http://bit.ly/bwxvmC.  Finally, following our morning celebration, we are having a Picnic in the Park at Eufay Woods Park from 12-3.

Tribes Fall Kickoff Breakfast

Sunday, September 12th.  Tribes are what we call our small groups at Bayside.  This is an AWESOME time to get into a small group.  A small group Tribe is where you can be known and cared for while building relationships with others and growing in your faith.  An amazing breakfast will be served.  No kid’s programs.

Chase the Lion

Our new series coming to Bayside beginning Sunday, September 19th.  Based on the best selling book by Mark Batterson, “In a Pit With a Lion On a Snowy Day” this promises to be one of the most life changing series we’ve ever done.  All of our small group Tribes will be studying it as well!

Bayside Unwrapped

Sunday, September  26th from 12-2 p.m.  If you’re new to Bayside or just want to find out more information about our faith community, this is for you.  Lunch will be served and kids are welcome.  Please R.S.V.P. to Info@BaysidePlumasLake.org by September 19th so we can plan accordingly for food.

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