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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.
For those who would like a prayer partner for their children – contact Michael on 5523 4893 |
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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.
Click HERE to view the current activities for our Junior Youth Group. (Coming Soon...) 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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Click HERE to view the current activities for our FUEL - Senior Youth Group. (Coming Soon... 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 7.45pm, 131 Bridgewater Road. 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: Aaron Mibus 5521 7275 or 0488 173 377 or email
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Kaleidoscope A group for women in the Portland region, meeting quarterly. Functions include dinners, breakfasts, concerts, fashion parades, film nights and a variety of other activities. This is a very friendly group who enjoy the company of others in a social setting with a Christian focus at each meeting. For further details please ring Lois 5521 1981 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. For more information and enquiries please ring Christy 5523 4893 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 Kelly on 5521 1291 Silver Threads This is a daytime craft group for women meeting regularly. Contact 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. For further information and enquiries please contact Eunice 5523 1613 |
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Men’s Breakfast Held the third Saturday morning monthly in a local restaurant. This is an ideal time for making new friendships. There is an early morning walk prior to breakfast. For further information and enquiries contact Mark on 5523 5108 Men’s Tea Every three months there is an evening meal for men of all ages, usually with a guest speaker. For more information and enquiries contact Mark 5523 5108 |
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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 7am on a Friday morning. 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.
These requests come to the Pastor, John Simpson 5523 2257, who immediately puts them on the church email network.
Monthly Prayer Day is held on a “come for as little time or as long time as you can spare” on the second Friday of each month from 2.00pm to 9.00pm. These are special opportunities where the needs of the church, the community and the world are prayed over.
Prayer requests can be given ahead of time to the Pastor 5523 2257
Prayer for Healing
The church has a team ready to anoint and pray for healing as requested by our congregation and community.
For further information and enquiries please contact the Pastor on 5523 2257. |
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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 Lisa 5523 7092 |
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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 Stuart on 5521 1981. |
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Our Chuch at Work in the Community |
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As a congregation we are participate actively within in 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 Graeme on 5529 2218.
Practical Help Another initiative to be undertaken shortly will be to provide practical help to those in the community who, because of age or circumstances, have difficulty undertaking household maintenance. A specially equipped trailer is being assembled for this purpose. For enquiries ring Jim on 5523 2347
South Portland Primary School Chaplaincy:
This is a 2 day per week program at South Portland Primary School which has about 110 students. There is a need for support and friendship within our schools. My role as School Chaplain is to be just that: a friend at all times, especially when students are struggling. I share in Religious Education classes, support the school Social Wellbeing Officer, Principal, teachers and parents. I also meet needs during times of difficulty, illness or personal grievances. A chaplain is able to help instil and teach core values and leadership skills for adult life as well as contributing via an article in the school newsletter each week. As chaplain I enjoy getting out with the students and being involved with their Physical Education classes, integrating individuals into community service programs to make them more aware of ways students can support and give back to their community. During lunch times I run activities for students who are lonely, struggling with making friends or just want to be around an older adult. This is a terrific opportunity to serve others as Christ’s servant by simply being a friend to others. It opens the door to share Christ’s love with others in a non-threatening and comfortable way. Contact: Aaron Mibus 5521 7275
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 Aaron on 5521 7275. |
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