Bayside United Methodist Church is situated in the bustling, thriving downtown section of Bayside (Queens) with its own parking lot in the back on 213th Street. The building houses a large sanctuary, fellowship hall, classrooms, gym, a nursery school, office space and living quarters for our sexton and his family.

Our congregation comprises a melting pot of White, Filippino, Black, Hispanic and Asian people, all of whom work harmoniously together. Several of our Christmas social get-togethers have focussed on a theme of "Christmas Around the World." Our outreach to our community includes Senior Citizens, Alcoholics Anonymous, Noah's Ark Nursery School, and a group of our people cook and deliver meals for shut-ins. Morning and evening Bible study sessions accommodate both working people and those who prefer a daytime group. Social occasions have included a lantern trip to Old Bethpage as well as a visit to former President Theodore Roosevelt's home, Sagamore Hill. Every year we look forward to our talent/no talent show, an evening of food, fun and fellowship held in our fellowship hall. Our pastor's weekly sermons are scripture-based and lively stories embellish each point. Our worship is enhanced by an inspiring stained glass window (Jesus in Gethsemane), located in the front of the sanctuary where it can be enjoyed by everyone. The choir presents music of all periods and styles, and sings at a variety of services throughout the year. Sunday School is held for pre-school to 8th grade each week. Participation in our worship services as a lector or usher is encouraged.

Many opportunities for service, discipleship and fellowship await you in the diverse, welcoming community of Bayside United Methodist Church. Please come and join us! Discover for yourself the joy of belonging to a caring church family.

AWARD
Our church recently received the John Wesley Faithful in Ministry Award.  This award recognizes increased attendance at church services, increased enrollment in Sunday School, and apportionments paid in full.

SUNDAY SCHOOL OPENING SEPTEMBER 16,2007, 9:30am. All welcome.

Coming Attractions in February:
Celebrating Fifty Years in this building, FEBRUARY 9, 2008, 6:30pm:  Catered dinner, entertainment, local celebrities.  Ladies, a chance to wear your long dresses!  This will be a really fun evening - tickets, Joan Ubertini: 718-352-9107..
February 28 - A discussion on long term growth with one of our conference leaders.  Would you like to be part of our growth and contribute toward it?  Plan to attend.  More details...

PASTOR

The Reverend Paul A. Godburn is a native of Meriden, CT. He has served congregations in West Granby, CT., Highland, NY, Uniondale, LI NY, Branford, CT, and Winsted, CT before coming to Bayside. This is his sixteenth year with us. His undergraduate work was done at Yale University in New Haven, CT. and he earned his Master's in Divinity at Andover Newton Seminary in Newton Center MA. He brings to his ministry not only a deep faith in and commitment to the Gospel, but a desire to help people and a lively interest in current events, history and classical music. His wife, Elna, is employed at Yale University; she set up and maintains our web pages and serves as our Director of Music. They have three grown children; Walter, a geneticist in Colorado, Jill, a mother and office manager in Connecticut, and Holly, a social worker who lives in Connecticut. Stop in for a chat with Pastor Paul; he loves company. Office hours are usually Monday - Friday, 9AM - 1PM, or you can call ahead for an appointment: 718-229-4024.

STAFF
Elna E. Godburn, Director of Music and Organist
Laurie Gagliado, Secretary
Carlos and Maria Moran, Sextons
Church School Superintendent:  Phyllis Conn
Chairman, Board of Trustees, Louis Slavicek

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