PORTLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

Enjoying God, Blessing Others

Our Children’s Time in Worship – The Autumn Roster 2010

• Remember that specific themes will be communicated to all participants in the week preceding.  If you want earlier information, be in touch with Michael or John.

Presenters for June, July & August

On occasions speakers may be prepared to do the kids’ time but it’s best to plan ahead anyway.

Sunday School

Worship Services for the Elderly

Church Roster

Door Greeters, Offering Monitors, Morning Tea Providers, Communion servers, Offering Counters, Gardeners and Cleaners.

Our History

Located in the heart of Portland, the Baptist church has been worshipping God for over 150 years.  In 2009, we celebrated our 150th year.

We are currently working on a detailed history of Portland Baptist that will be posted in the near future.

• We are a company of people who share a common desire to follow Jesus Christ. We have taken seriously the call to serve him in our homes, schools, work places, neighbourhood and the world.
• We have declared our faith in Jesus publicly through being baptised.

• We believe that God chose to make Himself known to all people through Jesus, the person who split time into two.  
• During his life on earth, Jesus lived and taught what we regard as the “Good News.”  His death on a cross outside Jerusalem and his unexpected resurrection broke for all time the power of sin and death.  
• His followers can rely by faith on the strength and presence of Jesus to deal with all of life’s inevitable challenges.  
• The fear of death is removed since Jesus opened the way to eternal life through his rising from the dead.

• As followers of Jesus we do not have a ticket to be comfortable.  We are called to serve Christ wherever we are, relying on his example to show us how to live .  
• Just as Jesus spent his time, preaching, teaching, helping and healing, our role is to do the same – to back up the news of God’s love for us shown through Christ with loving care for those in need, for sacrificial self giving for all who struggle and to exercise a life of prayer recognising our dependence on God’s wisdom, mercy and grace.

• We rely on the Bible as our guide book, on the power of the Holy Spirit to live each day well, and the love of God to enable us to be a compassionate presence to all in need.
• We refer to the Bible as “God’s Word” as we believe the contents have been crafted by God’s Spirit to teach us how God wants us to live, love and serve in His world

• Giving freely was recommended by Jesus (Matthew 10:8)
• Giving is to be undertaken generously (Romans 12:8)
• We are directed to be ministering through our finance weekly (1 Cor 16:2)
• The Bible tells us that our giving should be exercised cheerfully (2 Cor 9:7)

• Giving via the weekly envelope…

• Direct debits, planned payments and deductions…

• A direct debit is a convenient and secure way to give and ensures that that your support of our life and witness continues without interruption during holiday periods and other absences.  
• Periodic payments are similar to direct debits however these are organized with your own bank (for a fee per transaction) or via Internet banking, usually without a fee (depending on your account conditions). 

• Giving via your credit card…

• Tithes and offerings may be deposited electronically to:

• For periodic payments or payroll deductions, if possible, please nominate “Offering” as the type of credit along with your name (optional) on the bank/employer’s form so that the Treasurer is able to identify offerings when received.

• Gifts and donations to our Building Fund are fully tax deductible.  These be can made via a clearly marked envelope with your full contact details (for the return of a tax receipt) and be placed in the offering bag.  
• Electronic deposits can also be made with the advice of your gift being conveyed to our Treasurer via email or phone (again, to ensure you receive your tax receipt)