CHRISTMAS SEASON

Sundays, Decmber 8, 15, & 22 at 9 & 10:45am

Since 19th century Victorian England, Christmas has been a season marked by the  giving of gifts. Our custom is to wrap them in paper before placing them under trees. But when the first gifts associated with Christmas were given, such trimmings were not involved. Jesus was visited as a toddler by wisemen from the East, and endowed with three unique tokens of their esteem. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh were laid before Him, and scholars have debated their significance ever since. Each offering seemed to be related to a future role that Jesus would play in the redemption of mankind. Join us as we unwrap the meaning of the original gifts of Christmas.
** For those who cannot attend services at our Kingsway Campus, you can join us online at baylife.org/live.

CHRISTMAS EVE

Tuesday, December 24 at 2, 4, & 6 pm

At Bay Life, Christmas Eve is always something special. There will be something special for the kids, your favorite Christmas Carols, a family photo station, and a wonderful message from Pastor Mark. Please invite your family and friends for GIFTS | CHRISTMAS EVE 2024. We’ll have services on December 24 at 2*, 4*, and 6*pm.

* Christmas Eve Children’s Ministry will only be available for kids ages 5 and under during the 2 and 4 pm services NO RESERVATION REQUIRED. 
* Spanish and ASL translation will be at 4 pm. 
** For those who cannot attend services at our Kingsway Campus, you can join us online at baylife.org/live.

Frequently Asked Questions  

WEEKEND SERVICE TIMES

Regular Weekend Services

     Sundays | 9 & 10:45am

Christmas Eve

     Tuesday | December 24 | 2, 4, & 6pm

WHAT'S WORSHIP LIKE?

Worship is filled with contemporary music and biblical teaching. Sermons are usually taught by our Lead Pastor, Mark Saunders. Check out our Worship Arts page for more information!

HOW SHOULD I DRESS

Dress comfortably! Most people will be wearing casual and comfortable clothes. 

WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS?

Bay Life's Family Ministries offer fantastic opportunities for your children and students. Our Student Center is filled with fun, learning environments designed just for them. It’s free, totally secure, and open during all services. Want more information? Email Betsy Lowe, our Children's Pastor.

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?

New Here Team

When you get here, swing by our New Here desk in the Worship Center Lobby. One of our volunteers there would love to show you around, give you some more information, and answer any questions you might have! 

Connect Card

Whether you’re new or a regular, we want to hear from you! Connect Cards will be all over the Worship Center and available online at baylife.org/connect. You can use the card to tell us a little about yourself, send a message to our staff and elders, update your contact information, or request information about various ministries and events.

Worship Stations

In our efforts to actively worship God together, we’ve placed worship stations in multiple areas of our Worship Center. The prayer crosses and communion stations are available to you during services for worship, reflection, and prayer.

The Corner

If you’re visiting during a weekend service, we’d love to meet you! Stop by The Corner in the front-left of the Worship Center after the service and meet our pastor, Mark Saunders.

Prayer Partners

If you need prayer before, during, or after a weekend service, we have people ready to pray with you and for you. Just look for the Prayer Room sign at back of the Worship Center.

Deaf Interpretation

Deaf interpretation (American Sign Language) is offered during the 9am service. Reserved seats are available in the front of the Worship Center on the right side. 

Spanish-Language Translation

Spanish-language translation is offered during the 9am service. Pick up a translation device at the Guest Services desk in the Worship Center Lobby. 

Maps + Directions

The church campus is located at 1017 Kingsway Road in Brandon, Florida.

 

 

SHARE THE GOSPEL

INVITE OTHERS

A big church building can be intimidating for some people to enter for the first time, but now churches around the world are bringing the gospel to people where they’re already at…on their tv’s, computers, tablets, and phones.

God is on the move in the midst of all the craziness around us. Bay Life is excited to be a part of what God's doing around the world. You can help share the gospel by inviting others to join us in person, or online to stream our services on Sunday mornings. Here’s a few ideas to get you started!

These graphics are all yours! Save any of these images on your device to share on social media, in a text message, an email, on Nextdoor, or any other platform of your choosing. Whenever you’re sharing about Bay Life's online services on social media, we encourage you to use the hashtag #ChristmasEveAtBLC, #baylife2022, #blcChristmas, or #b1brandon. Thank you!

Share on Text, Facebook, & Instagram

Text Prompts

Need a little help wording your invite? Here's some ideas to get you started. Be sure to make it your own and include the livestream.baylife.org link!

Text Message: 

Hey _____! If you're like me/us this week, you're probably wondering where to go for Christmas Eve. I wanted to let you know that my church is holding in-person services and streaming Christmas Eve Online at (pick one | Christmas Eve at 2, 4, and 6pm). I'm going and thought you might want to join me / us.

Social Post:

If you're looking for something Christmas-y to do on December 24th, join me for church! Bay Life has 3 services at 2, 4, and 6pm in-person and online! Let me know if you'd like more details. #blcChristmas

Email: 

Hi _____, I hope you're doing well! If you're like me, you're probably looking for encouragement anywhere you can find it. I've been watching online services from Bay Life Church and they're inperson and live online on Christmas Eve and now they are back in person and online. I'm wondering if you'd be interested in joining me? Let me know what you think.

Kid-Friendly Ideas

There’s loads of super fun ways kids can invite your neighborhood to join online or in-person for Bay Life's Christmas Services! Here’s some ideas to get you started:

  • Write an invite in sidewalk chalk
  • Make a colorful sign to hang on your window
  • Create an invite and have mom or dad post a picture of it on social media or Nextdoor

We’d love to see what you end up creating! Email us a picture ( ) or post a picture with the hashtag #b1brandon or #blcChristmas so we can share your masterpiece!

Photo Sharing

Share your Sunday morning view on social media! We love seeing photos of families and friends worshipping together. Take your family Christmas photo and share it with us! Make sure to use the hashtag #b1brandon or #blcChristmas so we can find your post.

If hashtags aren't your thing, but you'd still love to share your photos with us, please email them to us at .

We'll pick some of our favorites and share them on Facebook and Instagram! FB: @baylifechurchbrandon | Instagram: @baylifechurch

 

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