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Kinder/PreSchool Age (Ages 1 through Prep)
Children are loved at Portland Baptist. We have some special classes just for them on Sunday Morning! Right now those from age 1 through Prep are learning about “My Great Big God.” Though a variety of activities the children are growing more aware of God’s love, care and help in their everyday life. Young children have unique needs. Their understanding of the world is limited. And their most effective method of learning is through play! In the class they have a chance to actively explore Bible truths in ways that involve every sense. They will discover ways to do what they learned in class, so Bible truths are applied in ways that have real meaning for their lives.
On Sunday Morning…
Starting at 10 am your child can attend a Sunday School program designed just for them. Using a variety of crafts, stories, play, and music, this time has become a favorite among our children. The Sunday School rooms are located in the church hall.
Primary School Age (Grades 1 through 4)
God’s family always has the best reasons to rejoice: we know who God is and realize what He has done for us. This year those in grades 1 through 4 will discover how God’s people – around the world and throughout time – have celebrated and still celebrate God’s gifts to us. These discoveries contribute to meaningful and enthusiastic worship and praise to God for His greatness.
On Sunday Morning…
Those in grades 1-4 stay with us for half of the service and leave to go to Sunday School before the main message. From the entry of the church, they follow their energetic teachers to the church house to learn how God loves and cares for them using games, activities, and stories from the Bible.
Primary School Age (Grades 5 and 6)
Those in grades 5 and 6 have the best of both worlds. On the first and third Sunday of the month they leave to go to Sunday School before the main message to attend a class planned for their age. Meeting in the church house, they discuss, learn, and understand God’s desire to have a close, personal relationship with them. On all other Sundays they remain apart of the complete church service.
Kid’s Hope Program
A number of our church members are involved in the Kid’s Hope Program in conjunction with a local Primary School. This provides one hour of one on one time for one child per week. For further information regarding Kid’s Hope contact David on 5523 3958.
Mentoring of children in the Congregation
A mentoring program has commenced for children between the ages of birth to 18. Parents are given the opportunity to have a prayer partner for their children – someone who will pray for them everyday and mentor them for a number of years. |
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Junior Youth Group – for children in grades 4 – 6.
If you are in grades 4-6, then we would love for you to be a part of our Junior Youth Group. We meet every Friday during the school term. Twice a month we meet for a fun event or to participate in a community service project. The other Friday nights we gather to study the Bible in what we call a DIG Group. DIG represents what we desire to be in our life - Disciples In Growth.
Refer to What's On to view the current activities for our Junior Youth Group.
FUEL - Senior Youth Group
A wonderful group of young people Years 7 upwards meeting on alternate Friday evening. Activities include social events, Bible Study nights where relevant issues are tackled and “Hang Out Nights” held in the Youth Shed.
For further information and enquiries contact Paul or Jolene on 5521 1875 or 0403 119 289 or email to
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Refer to "What's On" to view the current activities for our FUEL - Senior Youth Group.
Young Adults Study Group
We run Bible study nights for young adults who have left school up to the mid 30’s age range. We meet Wednesdays at 7.30pm, at the church house, 36 Percy St. Our studies focus on different books of the Bible to see how the lessons can be applied to daily life. Our group welcomes those who have been studying out of town during the year. Other activities include: canoeing, international food feasts, movie nights and hang-out-sessions. We have an active missions interest both within our local community and globally. New people and faces are loads of fun. Only catch is you’ll likely find us addictive….
Contact: Paul Adams 0403 119 289
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Ladies Bible Study Group
Currently studying the "Know Your Bible" course. Thursday mornings, during school term time
A group for women to study the Bible together.
Soul Purpose Craft Group
This is an informal craft group where each person works on their own project. The group as a whole is continually working on quilts to give to those in the church and community who are facing particular challenges. On the first weekend of November, the Soul Purpose Group turns the church into a Gallery to display the magnificent quilts that have been made throughout the year.
For further information and enquiries ring Raelyne on 5523 2097
Silver Threads
This is a daytime craft group for women meeting regularly.
Contact Robyn 55211 562, Joy 5523 4084 or Margaret 5523 2347.
Baptist Women’s Fellowship
This is a group for the older women of the church who meet on the second Tuesday of each month for fellowship and a speaker.
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No scheduled events at present.
Stay tuned
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The Portland Baptist Church places a high priority on prayer. Prayer groups meet during the week – 10.30 am on a Tuesday morning and 4.30 on a Sunday Evening (second Sunday of each month). Confidential prayer requests are distributed to those attending these meetings and then collected at the end of the prayer time for shredding.
General prayer notes are distributed each week via the Church Network. There is also a prayer chain that contacts all those who are on the church computer network.They are also placed into the churches email network
Prayer requests can be given ahead of time to the Church Secretary Jim Blake 5523 2347
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We have a great group of musicians and singers who practise on a Thursday evening to prepare for worship on Sunday.
All aspiring musicians and singers are invited to make contact Helen on 5529 2439
Junior Youth Band
This group meets fortnightly and is specifically for those young people who a learning an instrument or would like to know how to control the media and lighting desk.
contact Helen on 5529 2439 |
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There are a number of home groups meeting regularly for mutual support, Bible study and prayer. These groups provide fellowship, caring and practical help for its members and often engage in social activities as a group.
If you would like to join a home group please ring Church Secretary Jim Blake 5523 2347
Contact: Church Secretary Jim Blake 5523 2347 |
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Our Chuch at Work in the Community |
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As a congregation we participate actively within our community in a variety of ways:
Loaves and Fishes
There is a generous response whenever there is a genuine need for practical help whether it be for casseroles for families where there is illness, handyman jobs that need to be done for the elderly, help is always readily available. We are also very involved in “Loaves and Fishes” a group set up by the churches of Portland to provide help for those in difficult circumstances.
For further information regarding Loaves and Fishes contact Dianne on 5523 6202
Practical Help
Practical help to those in the community who, because of age or circumstances, have difficulty undertaking household maintenance can receive assistance. A specially equipped trailer with a wide range of tools can often be seen on the Portland streets or outside homes where needy clients have asked for assiatance.
A team of of active and effective volunteer handymen provide the manpower for this service. It is available through Loaves and Fishes
For enquiries ring Robyn Dalliston 5521 1562
Bayview Chaplaincy
Coming Soon...
Holiday Family Program (SUFM Beach Mission)
The beach mission is an annual out reach to children, young people and parents conducted right after Christmas. The program which is a formal part of the Glenelg Shire's holiday program has been running since 1896, one of the longest running programs in Australia. Our church provides about one third of the leaders for this 10 day program which is conducted outdoors on lawns right by the harbour and across the road from many of Portland's favourite eating places. With morning and evening activities, cumulative attendances run into the multi hundreds for the duration. The Christian faith is shared through drama, puppets, songs, story telling and small activity groups.
For further information regarding SUFM contact Brad Holman |
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