PBC Bulletin - December 8
PBC Bulletin - December 8
PBC Bulletin - December 8
Sunday 8th
10:00am Worship Service Preacher: David Morland Ex 1:1-22 Introduction to the 10 Commandments (plus Sunday School) followed by Morning Tea in the hall 6:00pm Portland Christmas Carols on Bentinck St lawns
9:00am KYB at Lois Browns home 9:30am Walking Group 7:30pm Decorate the Church Christmas Tree
Sunday 15th
Tuesday 10th
9:30am Walking Group 10:30am Prayer at Church House 2:00pm Seniors Christmas Carols Afternoon in the hall
10:00am Worship Service Preacher: David Morland Matt 2:1-18 Christmas (plus Sunday School inc. Gr. 4-6) followed by Morning Tea in the hall 2:00pm BUPA Monthly Service 5:00pm Our Church Christmas BBQ & Carols at Drik Drik
A very warm welcome to everyone joining us in worship this morning. We trust that everyone will receive a blessing from the Lord today.
Tonight - 6:00pm:
Community Christmas Carols at the Bentinck St. Foreshore
Wednesday 11th
Home Groups: 7:30pm Blakes at J & J Simpsons 7:30pm Symes at L & D Oakleys 7:30pm Young Adults (see Rachael or phone 0427 295 475)
Decorate the Church Christmas Tree: Next Friday 13th - 5:30pm Roster 15th December
Door Greeting: Media Desk: Morning Tea: Dianne Adams Dallas & Yvonne R & R Mibus R Dalliston Lawns & Garden: M Atwell Ch. House Clean: D Wulff Church Cleaning: P & J Westlake Hall/Kitchen Clean: L & D Oakley Our monthly Service at BUPA Aged Care: Next Sunday 15th - 2:00pm Church Christmas Carols & BBQ at Drik Drik: Next Sunday 15th - 5:00pm Our Christmas Day Service: Wednesday 25th - 9:00am
Pastor:
Secretary:
Deacons:
Dianne Adams Paul Adams David Hein 5523 6202 5521 1875 5523 3958 (Treasurer) Nathan McLean 0429 691 477 Ted Skewes 5521 1580 Doug Smith 5523 6950 Glenn Sobey 5529 2439 Jan Westlake 5523 3639
Glenn Sobey David Morland PO Box 574 1 Palmer St Portland 3305 Portland 3305 Ph: 5529 2439 Ph: 5523 7005 M: 0409 258 135 Mob: 0407 805 711 [email protected] tractor_commander @hotmail.com
Website: www.portlandbaptist.org.au
OUR FINANCES
November Offering total: $11,847 Monthly Budget: $15,150 Weekly Target: $ 3,500 Weekly Average $ 2,722
(avg. from 1st July 2013)
of 3rd November $3,109 of 10th November $2,594 of 17th November $3,293 of 24th November $2,850
Direct Debit Payments for offerings and donations can be made electronically. Details are as follows: Acc Name: Portland Baptist Church Direct Offering BSB 704 922 Account No. 100 006 869
Building Fund
November Donations: $210 Current available balance: $126,765 All gifts to the building fund are fully tax deductible. Please take the information sheets (blue & yellow) and envelopes which are available in the porch. You can deposit straight into the building fund via internet banking using the following information: Acc Name: Portland Baptist Church Direct Building Fund BSB 704 922 Account No 100 007 044
Our annual Seniors Christmas Carols afternoon will be held this Tuesday 10th December at 2:00pm in the Hall. All Seniors are warmly invited to come along for an early taste of Christmas - Carolsinging, items, and a special Afternoon Tea provided by the BWF ladies. RSVP to Dianne (5523 6202) by TODAY. Please call Dianne with any queries.
Roberts Ramblings
Norm and Karen Roberts latest issue of their newsletter is now available. Do collect a copy from the foyer and please keep Norm, Karen and the communities in prayer. Our weekly Prayer Group meeting is held every Tuesday at Church House from 10:3011:30am. Everyone is encouraged to join in this vital ministry. You will find a very warm welcome there!
DATES TO REMEMBER
Portland Community Christmas Carols on Bentinck St. lawns: TONIGHT - 6:00pm Walking Group: Meet at Hood St carpark Tuesday & Fridays - 9.30am Prayer Meeting at Church House: Tuesdays at Church House - 10:30am Seniors Christmas Carols Afternoon: This Tuesday 10th December in the hall - 2:00pm Decorate the Church Christmas Tree - Pizza Tea provided: Next Friday 13th - 5:30pm Our Monthly Service at BUPA: Next Sunday 15th - 2:00pm Church Christmas BBQ & Carols with the Holmes at Drik Drik: Next Sunday 15th December - 5:00pm Our Christmas Day Service: Wednesday 25th December - 9:00am SUFM - Portland Beach Mission program on Bentinck St lawns: from December 30th - January 8th
SUFM is Coming!
A note for your Diary:
SUFM will be running programs on the Bentinck St lawns from December 30th - January 8th. Church visits will be held on December 29th and January 5th. Please keep the whole SUFM team in prayer during this busy time of preparation.
Drik Drik!
Our Annual Church Christmas BBQ and Carols Night at Peter and Punay's home at Drik Drik
Tuesday 10th December - 2:00pm in the Church Hall, including Afternoon Tea. All Seniors warmly invited! RSVP by TODAY to Dianne (5523 6202). All queries to Dianne.
Next Friday 13th December - 5:30pm at the church. Pizza Tea provided afterwards. All welcome.
Next Sunday 15th December - at Peter and Punay Holmess home, Nelson Rd, Drik Drik starting at 5:00pm. Please register your attendance in the foyer or hall.