Grow
Children
In Shore Kids, preschool (infants-PK4) and elementary (K-5th) children experience the love of Jesus through Bible stories and biblical truth.
Youth
Our youth (grades 6-12) make up a Christ-centered, welcoming community we call LOFT!
Adults
We believe the spiritual life is best experienced in community with others. Bayshore offers a host of small groups and Bible studies.
Serve
At Bayshore, we believe in loving and serving God by loving and serving others. Join us as we make a difference in our world!
Shore Kids
Preschool: Infants – PK4
Elementary: Kindergarten – 5th grade
On Sunday mornings, children are divided by age and learn a weekly Bible message in Sunday School. Children’s Church (K-5th grade) reinforces the weekly Bible message. Nursery available during worship for infants-PK4. On Wednesday evenings, children learn the importance of missions through hands-on mission projects. There’s also plenty of time for recreation, music, and fun! Connect. Disciple. Share.
Sunday Mornings
9:30-10:15 Sunday School for infants, toddlers, preschool, K-2nd, & 3rd-5th
10:30-11:30 Children’s Church for Kindergarten-5th grade; Nursery for infant-PK4
Wednesday Nights
September-April
6:30-7:30 Preschool and Elementary hands-on missions, recreation, music, and fun!
More Information
For more information or questions about how you can get involved, please contact Melissa Scarle at mscarle@bayshorebaptistchurch.com.
Our children’s and youth ministries at Bayshore embrace the Orange philosophy & curriculum.
Youth
LOFT
At Bayshore, our youth (grades 6-12) make up a Christ-centered, welcoming community we call LOFT (Living Our Faith Together). We gather in our youth room (The LOFT) to worship, learn, serve, pray, and have a blast! All students are invited to join us as we seek to experience God’s love, share that love with others, and grow as a family of authentic followers of Jesus!
Weekly Activities
Sunday School: Sundays 9:30 – 10:15 am – Breakfast is provided in The LOFT & students join in both large group Bible study and small group discussion.
The Middle: Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm (September-April) – On Wednesday nights, our youth come together to fellowship, pray, and worship in The LOFT. We also provide leadership and work alongside Shore Kids in recreation and hands-on mission opportunities.
Special Events
Throughout the year, there are special events, parties, mission projects, and camps. Check out our church calendar to stay up to date on all the great things going on with LOFT!
More Information
For more information or questions about how you can get involved, please contact Susie at ministrysupport@bayshorebaptistchurch.com.
Adults
Sundays 9:30-10:15 am
A variety of Sunday School classes are available to deepen your faith and build community.
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Mission engagement, special studies, indepth Bible study, and prayer in our chapel are available September-April.
Rev. Bill Scarle
Bill Scarle, a retired minister, offers in-depth study on different books of the Bible. His studies can be found here.
More Information
For more information or questions about how you can get involved, please contact Tammy Snyder at tsnyder@bayshorebaptisthurch.com.
Bayshore Book Club
Meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 pm to discuss books from a variety of genres.
Bible Study Fellowship
Bayshore hosts the Tampa chapter of Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), a weekly in-depth Bible study for women. Classes meet Tuesday mornings from September to May.
Serve
Make a Difference
Together with our mission partners, we serve our neighbors to make a difference in the world. For more information, please contact the church office at 813-253-3411.
Blessed by Bayshore
Bayshore serves our neighbors in need by providing help around their homes. Past projects include landscaping and home repairs.
A Touch of Grace
We offer on-site worship, a clothing closet, on-going support, and transportation to and from Bayshore services for our friends at Hyde Park Assisted Living Facility.
Hillsborough House of Hope
Since 1998, the Hillsborough House of Hope has been committed to providing a support system for women transitioning out of correctional institutions and seeking positive reinforcement that aids in their personal, social and professional rehabilitation.
First Nesters
First Nesters helps young adults in need experience the love of Christ by providing furnishings to create their first home. For more information, call the church office 813-253-3411.
Dress for Success
Bayshore is a drop-off site for Dress for Success, which provides gently used business attire to women re-entering the workforce.
Faith Cafe
Bayshore is a founding congregation of Faith Café: a food and clothing ministry serving the Tampa area homeless. Bayshore is also a drop-off location for non-professional clothing.
Judeo Christian Health Clinic
The Judeo Christian Health Clinic provides free, quality, timely and compassionate health care to medically indigent residents of the Tampa Bay area who have no other resources for their health care needs.
Global Mission Partners
We support missionaries within the U.S. and in 25 different countries.
Love INC
Love INC (In the Name of Christ) mobilizes local churches to transform lives and communities. Love INC addresses social services gaps by offering appropriate resources for neighbors in need.
Metropolitan Ministries
Metropolitan Ministries cares for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in our community through services that alleviate suffering, promote dignity and instill self-sufficiency… as an expression of the ongoing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Backpack Ministry
We provide food for local school children in need to take home in their backpacks each weekend.
Kingdom Kids
A faith-based nonprofit children’s advocacy organization. Their mission is to strengthen children, families, schools, and communities.