Our Life Together: 12th - 19th December 2010

Sunday 12th Thursday 16th

10:00am Worship Service 7:30pm Music Practice
Enjoying God, Blessing Others
Speaker John
Special Sunday School Celebration Sunday 19th Sunday 12th December 2010
11:30am Special Church Meeting 10:00am Worship Service
Speaker Roy Hope
11.40am Morning Tea
6:30pm Community Carols Service 11:30am Morning Tea
Welcome
at the Bentinck St. lawns 12.30pm Relay for Life PBC Team This Morning:
meeting in the Hall Our Sunday School Christmas Celebration during the Church Service
Monday 13th
2:00pm Lewis Court Service Afterwards the children move on to Lewis Court to repeat the
7:00pm Girls’ Craft Night at the Hall
5:00pm Annual Christmas BBQ at performance and share morning tea with the residents.
Tuesday 14th Drik Drik
10:30am Church House Prayer Meeting Tonight:
2:00pm Seniors’ Christmas Afternoon Community Carols Service at Bentinck St. lawns - 6:30pm.
at the Hall Run by Portland’s churches. Wet weather venue St. John’s School.
7:00pm Table Tennis at the Hall
Wednesday 15th Our Upcoming Highlights
2:00pm Harbourside Lodge Service
Special Church Business Meeting: Today - after the Service
Community Carols Service on Bentinck St Lawns: Tonight - 6:30pm
Girls’ Craft Night at the Church Hall: Tomorrow - 7:00pm
BULLETIN NOTICES: To place Roster: 19th December 2010 Seniors’ Christmas Afternoon in the Hall: This Tuesday - 2:00pm
notices in the bulletin, please contact Harbourside Lodge Service: This Wednesday 15th - 2:00pm
Wilma Crouch on 5523 3595 or email Door Greeting: Roy Symes Lewis Court Service: Next Sunday 19th - 2:00pm
crouchcastle@hotkey.net.au by 10am Door & Offering: David Hein Annual Christmas BBQ at Drik Drik: Sunday 19th - 5:00pm
Thursdays. Thank you.
Downstairs D&O: Micheal Barnes Cable Tram Carols: Thursday 23rd - departs 7:00pm
Children’s Talk: Wilma Crouch Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: at the Church - 9:30pm
Loaves Media Desk: Rachael, Roger,
Christmas Day Service: Saturday week 25th - 9:00am
& Fishes Dave M Pastor: Associate Pastor: Secretary:
Thank you to everyone for your Morning Tea: Lewis, Morrison Rev John Simpson Rev Michael Drennan Jim Blake
faithful support. Items most Offering Counting: R Dalliston, 13 Browning Street 11 Webb Court 39 Patrick Street
needed include: canned
D Hein Portland Portland Portland
vegetables; pasta; shampoo;
P: 5523 2257 P: 5523 4893 P: 5523 2347
conditioner; jam; tissues; soup; Lawns & Garden: D Hein
M: 0428 780 421 M: 0408 568 887 M: 0425 714 633
tea; coffee; sugar; toiletries; Ch. House Clean: W Crouch simmoj@datafast.net.au mdrennan@eftel.net.au jim.blake@bigpond.com.au
biscuits. Place donations in the Church Cleaning: Caddick
foyer trolley or in the marked box Our website: www.portlandbaptist.org.au
on the piano downstairs . Hall/Kitchen Clean: Oakley
From John and Judith “Devote yourselves to prayer, being
watchful and thankful.” Col. 4:2 OUR FINANCES
The fellowship is moving on….  Gillian Karlberg– rehab now Total November Offering:$15,227
concluded Monthly Budget: $16,250
After this morning’s service, there will be a Church Meeting Weekly Target: $ 3,750
called to appoint a Pastoral Search Committee (PSC) charged with the
 Stuart Oakley – and Terese and Weekly Average $ 3,204
family are now back with us in
heavy responsibility of nominating a new Senior Pastor for our church. Portland. Great to have them with us (avg. from 1st July 2010)
Some things for you to consider…. for this week. Week 31 October $ 2,792
 The PSC needs your constant prayers and support. The calling of a
 George Mackley – in hospital Week 07 November $ 3,299
new pastor is something which the whole fellowship owns and for  Jo Moyle – recuperating after hip Week 14 November $ 2,767
surgery Tuesday Week 21 November $ 3,812
which church members are finally responsible.
 Friends with special needs - Matthew
 The PSC will be needing your ideas and suggestions as it Harris, Stevie King, Graham Adams Direct Debit Payments for offerings
commences its work. and donations can be made
 Drennan family – relaxing in North
electronically. Details are as follows:
 As you are aware, the BUV has suggested that Rev David Hodgens, Carolina
Acc Name: Portland Baptist
Senior Pastor at Warrnambool, be the moderator.  Rosie – on the road in Africa
Church Direct Offering
 Our Mayor – pray for our Mayor and BSB 704 922
 The moderator’s role is to convene the meetings of the PSC and to
Councillors Account No. 100 006 869
provide guidance for the whole process. All decisions though
 Victoria – pray for the farming
remain the responsibility of the PSC and finally the church community suffering heavy losses
members. through rain, flood and locusts. Building Fund
 This may or may not be a long process. Over the years, John has  Colombia – hundreds of lives lost Total Building Fund raised to
moderated for many country churches including Hamilton and through a landslide this week end of November: $508,176
Warrnambool. The calling of a new pastor does not usually happen  Europe – in the grip of a cold snap
with lives lost. November Donations: $1,700
overnight. B/F available balance: $112,491
 As for us, we want to assure the whole fellowship of our prayers for Monday
Iris Rogers All gifts to the building fund are
you as you move into this new stage of calling a pastor. fully tax deductible. Please take
Tuesday the information sheets (blue &
 We are standing aside from anything to do with your calling of your
Robert & Laurel Selwood, Stephen yellow) and envelopes are
new Senior Pastor.
Wednesday available in the porch. You can
 John has already left deacons’ meetings early so that the diaconate Jeff & Sandra Shalders, Steve, Lisa deposit straight into the building
can attend to all the details relating to the call process. Thursday fund via internet banking using
Marjorie Shalders the following information:
It is not that we are not interested in the move forward – of course, we are.
Friday Acc Name: Portland Baptist
But this stage is for our leadership and church members to engage in, not John & Judith Simpson Church Direct Building Fund
for us. We stand with your in our prayers and support. May God bless BSB 704 922
Saturday
you in these exciting times!! Peter & Joy Simpson Account No 100 007 044
John & Judith Sunday “Let’s press on in faith!”
Ted & Sue Skewes
 Read the Bible A few Christmas Dates ...
in 2010 Witness! “Christmas Activities” leaflets still available -note
 Dec 12 James 1:1-3:18 The latest Baptist Witness magazine the following highlights happening soon!
 Dec 13 James 4:1-5:20 is now available. Please collect your
1 Timothy 1:1-2:15 copy from the foyer or from the
 Community Carols – TONIGHT at Bentinck St.
 Dec 14 1 Timothy 3:1-6:10 lawns - 6:30pm. Wet weather venue St John’s School.
Missions table downstairs.
 Dec 15 1 Timothy 6:11-21  Girls’ Craft Night - Tomorrow at the Church
Titus 1:1-3:15 DATES TO Hall - 7:00pm. A great evening for the ladies of all
2 Timothy 1:1-18 REMEMBER ages! Cost $10. Please bring some nibbles to share.
 Dec 16 2 Timothy 2:1-4:18
Sunday School Special See Steph today for details and to RSVP.
 Dec 17 2 Timothy 4:19-22 Christmas Celebration: Today
Hebrews 1:1-4:13
Special Church Business
 Seniors’ Christmas Afternoon - Christmas Carols, readings, items,
 Dec 18 Hebrews 4:14-7:28 afternoon tea on Tuesday 14th in the Hall. RSVP or enquiries to Judith.
Meeting: Today after the Service
 Dec 19 Hebrews 8:1-10:39
- see separate notice
 Annual Christmas BBQ at Drik Drik - Once again this year we
Weekly Prayer Community Carols Service: will be the guests of Peter and Punay at their home at Drik Drik. This
Tonight! - from 6:30pm
Group will be next Sunday evening 19th December, arrival time from 5.00pm
Girls’ Craft Night: Tomorrow at onwards. BYO drinks, a dessert to share and a chair. This is always a
Please join us at 10.30am the Hall - 7:00pm. RSVP Steph.
on Tuesdays at Church special evening so do plan to participate! Maps available next week.
House. Our Friday Seniors’ Christmas Afternoon:
This Tuesday 14th in the hall -
morning prayer meetings are in 2:00pm Many T hanks . . .
recess for a period, those who used
to attend Fridays are welcomed to Harbourside Lodge Service:
join the Tuesday group. Wednesday 15th - 2:00pm  Prayer Day: Thanks to all who attended our Monthly Prayer Day on
Christmas BBQ at Drik Drik: Friday. Your support for this special time of seeking God’s blessing
Next Sunday 19th - 5:00pm is sincerely appreciated.
Are you Cable Tram Carols: Thursday  Christmas Tree: To all who assisted in decorating the Christmas tree
23rd departing the Depot at
on Monday evening. A wonderful team effort and thank you to all.
the last one 7:00pm. See Joy for tickets.
Thanks to Judith for our pizzas too.
Christmas Eve Candlelight
out? Service: Friday 24th - 9:30pm  Christmas Celebration: To our Sunday School for their presentation
If you are the last to leave our Christmas Day Service:
in our service this morning and for your visiting our friends at Lewis
buildings after a service or Saturday 25th - 9:00am Court this morning too. A great effort and it is appreciated.
meetings, please make sure the Boxing Day Service: Sunday
lights are out and the doors Dianne Adams would like to thank everyone for
26th - 10:00am
locked. There have been a few your prayers, phone calls, cards, visits, gifts and
SUFM - Summer Beach Mission helping out with meals during her recovery from
occasions lately when the Program: Wednesday 29th
building has been left unlocked. recent surgery.
December - Friday 7th Jan. 2011
 Special Church Our Congratulations! Harbourside Lodge
Business Meeting Christmas Service
Sympathy Congratulations to our Wednesday 15th
11:30 Today good friend Stephen
Selwood who was at 2:00pm
Don’t forget – after our service this Our thoughts and prayers are with awarded the Diploma Please note our Harbourside Lodge
morning there will be a brief 10-
Peter and Punay Holmes and family in Photography. A special Christmas Service will be
minute Church Meeting for
after the passing on Thursday great effort, Steve, and held a week early this month only.
members and others interested.
morning of Punay’s dear father. well done! Everyone is welcome to join our
The purpose is to appoint our
We pray that the everlasting love of senior friends in worship and
Pastoral Search Committee. Come Remember our friends, fellowship followed by afternoon
on down to morning tea after the our Father God will be their comfort Graham and Dianne Adams tea. See Marie Wilson for details.
meeting. and strength at this difficult time.
Graham and Dianne
Offering envelopes for 2011! are leaving Portland
next Sunday for THANK YOU
Sincere thanks to the many who make regular use of our
offering envelopes. The fresh supply for 2011 are now Graham to commence
THANK YOU for supporting our
available in the front porch upstairs. For those of you who seven weeks of
KIDS HOPE AUS. program this
are regulars downstairs, check for yours on the table. radiation in Melbourne. This is a
school year. Because of your love for
long haul for them both and your children, we were able to give Seven
prayers for them throughout this
Church membership renewal children at Bundarra Primary School
period are keenly sought. It means two very special gifts - a mentor,
On Sunday 30th January we will be holding our special that they will only be able to be with who faithfully showed up each week
annual Celebration Service. Those who wish to renew their us on rare occasions. Graham and to help a child learn and remind the
church membership for 2011 via the presentation of their Dianne, we love you and assure you child that they are special AND a
Commitment Cards will be invited to do so. of our prayers. behind–the-scenes prayer partner.

This is a special time in our life as a fellowship when we One child

publicly witness to our continuing love for Jesus and His One hour
family. Covering letters and cards are available in the Project: Christmas Hampers One church
porch from today. One school
All donations
If you need additional Commitment Cards, simply ask We are grateful for the mentors and
welcome - particularly
Secretary Blake. There is always the possibility of the prayer partners who ministered to
seasonal Christmas
accidental omission of names and apologies are offered in the children this year. God continues
goodies! Christmas cakes,
advance for this - if you cannot find your letter (and your puddings, shortbread, any special to transform lives through simple,
offering envelopes) also check with Jim. Please pray over Christmas traditional foods will be one hour meetings between KIDS
this very strategic commitment to worship, prayer, gratefully accepted. Thank you to HOPE AUS. mentors and children.
sharing the faith, service and financial support. This is a everyone for your generous support And when you change a life, it’s no
renewal, not a routine! throughout the year. small change.