Our Life Together: 28th November - 5th December 2010
Sunday 28th
10:00am Worship Service
Speaker Ian Cathie from DAI
(plus Sunday School)
11:30am Morning Tea
5:00pm FUEL Study at the Youth Shed
Tuesday 30th
10:30am Church House Prayer Meeting
7:00pm Table Tennis at the Hall
7:30pm Home Group at Honeybuns’
Wednesday 1st December
7:30pm Home Group at Oakley’s
7:30pm Home Group at Dallistons’
8:00pm Young Adults’ Home Group
BULLETIN NOTICES: To place
notices in the bulletin, please contact
Wilma Crouch on 5523 3595 or email
crouchcastle@hotkey.net.au by 10am
Thursdays. Thank you.
Loaves
& Fishes
Thank you to everyone for your
faithful support. Items most
needed include: canned
vegetables; pasta; shampoo;
conditioner; jam; tissues; soup;
tea; coffee; sugar; toiletries;
biscuits. Place donations in the
foyer trolley or in the marked box
on the piano downstairs .
Thursday 2nd
7:30pm Music Practice
Enjoying God, Blessing Others
Friday 3rd
FUEL Youth - TBA - contact leaders Sunday 28th November 2010
for details
7:30pm Memories at Christmas -
Service at Uniting Church Hall
A warm welcome to everyone,
Saturday 4th particularly all visitors as we conclude
8:00pm Blokes’ Brekkie in the Hall “November - Missions Month”. It is a privilege to
welcome our speaker this morning, Ian Cathie from
Sunday 5th
DAI and his wife Wendy. Thank you for being with us
10:00am Communion Service
Speaker John
today! Please join us for morning tea in the
hall after the service.
(plus Sunday School inc. Gr. 5 & 6)
11:30am Morning Tea
2:00pm Seaview House Service
5:00pm FUEL Study at the Youth Shed
Our Upcoming Highlights
“Blokes’ Brekkie” in the Hall: Next Saturday 4th December - 8:00am
Roster: 5th December 2010 Seaview House Service: Next Sunday 5th - 2:00pm
Door Greeting: Lee Caddick Decorate the Christmas Tree: Monday 6th in the church - 6:00 or 7:00pm
Door & Offering: Len Caddick Sunday School Christmas Celebration: Sunday 12th December
Girls’ Craft Night: Monday 13th - 7:00pm
Downstairs D&O: David Hein Seniors’ Christmas Afternoon in the Hall: Tuesday 14th - 2:00pm
Children’s Talk: Jim Blake Annual Christmas BBQ at Drik Drik: Sunday 19th - 5:00pm
Media Desk: Mel, Ian, James
Morning Tea: Moyle, Caddick Pastor: Associate Pastor: Secretary:
Communion Prep: Mieke Walker Rev John Simpson Rev Michael Drennan Jim Blake
Offering Counting: D Hein, 13 Browning Street 11 Webb Court 39 Patrick Street
J Donehue Portland Portland Portland
P: 5523 2257 P: 5523 4893 P: 5523 2347
Lawns & Garden: G Sobey
M: 0428 780 421 M: 0408 568 887 M: 0425 714 633
Ch. House Clean: D Wulff simmoj@datafast.net.au mdrennan@eftel.net.au jim.blake@bigpond.com.au
Church Cleaning: Atwell
Our website: www.portlandbaptist.org.au
Hall/Kitchen Clean: Honeybun
From John & Judith ... “Devote yourselves to prayer, being
OUR FINANCES
watchful and thankful.” Col. 4:2
We welcome Ian and Wendy!  Gillian Karlberg– recuperating from Total October Offering: $13,367
surgery, in Donvale Rehab Centre Monthly Budget: $16,250
We have a huge privilege as a fellowship in reaching out
(1119 Doncaster Rd, Donvale 3111) Weekly Target: $ 3,750
around the world – to support the work of Jesus in many
 Dianne Adams – recuperating from Weekly Average $ 3,062
different settings. Today we have as our special guests, Ian
and Wendy Cathie – much loved friends of ours of many surgery (avg. from 1st July 2010)
years. A brief introduction:  Stuart Oakley – radiation, chemo Week 03 October $ 2,754
treatment continues Week 10 October $ 4,480
 Ian and Wendy have four sons all following diverse careers: pastor,  George Mackley – has been in Week 17 October $ 3,154
Jetstar pilot, operations manager, company accountant. hospital this week Week 24 October $ 2,979
 They have eleven grandchildren including several sets of twins – very  Our friends with special needs –
clever people! Matthew Harris, Lionel Atwell, Keith Direct Debit Payments for offerings
 They have served Jesus in many ways over many years. Ian is currently Whitbourn, Stevie King and donations can be made
the President of the Bible College of Victoria, a recent major project  Drennan family – safely arrived in electronically. Details are as follows:
being the relocation of the college to a new site. the US, with Michael’s parents now Acc Name: Portland Baptist
 We pray for and support Ian in his role as the Director of Development  Rosie – travelling in Africa Church Direct Offering
 Our Mayor – pray for Gilbert and BSB 704 922
Associates Australia which is member of an international mission
Councillors Account No. 100 006 869
dedicated to the mentoring, training and equipping of Christian leaders
in countries where leadership resources are limited.  Victoria – with the election yesterday,
 Ian travels frequently to Asia, Africa and PNG bringing to the emerging God’s guidance for our State Building Fund
Christian leaders in these places the benefit of his many years of  Our world – for Ian and Wendy,
mentoring Christian leaders in China, Total Building Fund raised to
experience in serving Jesus as a leader.
 Along the way he is building friendship networks with Christian Mongolia, Uganda and PNG end of October: $506,476
leaders which go way beyond the conduct of the training program he Monday October Donations: $2,948
conducts. He is well known and loved in many places. Nathan & Elly McLean, Neil, Vicki, Dale B/F available balance: $103,497
 He is often sought for his wisdom in attending to the many issues Tuesday All gifts to the building fund are
which leaders have to deal with. Don Meyer fully tax deductible. Please take
 He has recently been invited to join the International Board of DAI the information sheets (blue &
Wednesday
which has its headquarters in Colorado Springs. yellow) and envelopes are
Aaron Mibus
 Wendy travels with Ian at least once annually being very much an available in the porch. You can
active member of the training team. Thursday
deposit straight into the building
John enjoys the privilege of Chairing DAI Australia’s Committee of Roger & Rosemary Mibus
 fund via internet banking using
Management. Friday the following information:
Dallas & Rachael Mitchell,
David, Jessica, Joshua, Katie Acc Name: Portland Baptist
Ian and Wendy, thank you for being with us today! We assure you of our Church Direct Building Fund
ongoing prayers and financial support as you represent us and others in your Saturday BSB 704 922
global service for Jesus. Neil Mitchell Account No 100 007 044
Sunday
John & Judith Claire Moriarty “Let’s press on in faith!”
 Read the Bible DATES TO
in 2010 REMEMBER
 Nov 28 Romans 15:1-16:27
2 Corinthians 1:1-2:4
 Nov 29 2 Corinthians 2:5-6:13
 Nov 30 2 Corinthians 6:14-10:18
 Dec 01 Acts 20:7-12
 Dec 02 2 Corinthians 11:1-13:13
Acts 20:13-21:36
 Dec 03 Acts 21:37-23:35
 Dec 04 Acts 24:1-26:31
 Dec 05 Acts 27:1-44
Weekly Prayer Group
Please join us at 10.30am on
Tuesdays at Church House. Given
that our Friday morning
prayer meetings are in
recess for a period, those
who used to attend
Fridays are welcomed to
join the Tuesday group.
Parents’ &
Tots’ Room
Parents are welcome
to use the room just
off the foyer, with
activities for children up to 12
months, especially during our
prayer time and the sermon if your
child is unsettled. It is sound-linked
to the auditorium.
FUEL Youth - Study Group at
the Youth Shed: Sunday
evenings - 5:00pm
Table Tennis for all at the Hall:
Tuesday evenings - 7:00pm
Memories at Christmas: Service
at Uniting Church Hall next
Friday 3rd - 7:30pm
Blokes’ Brekkie in the church
Hall: Next Saturday 4th -
8:00am. RSVP by this Thursday
Seaview House Service: Next
Sunday5th - 2:00pm
Decorate the Christmas Tree:
Monday 6th in the church -
6:00pm for pizza, 7:00pm Tree
Sunday School Christmas
Celebration: Plus visit to Lewis
Court - Sunday 12th December
Special Church Business
Meeting: Sunday 12th after the
Service - see separate notice
Community Carols Service: On
Bentinck St. lawns Sunday 12th
from 6:30pm
Girls’ Craft Night: See Steph for
details. Monday 13th - 7:00pm
SUFM - Summer Beach Mission
Program: Wednesday 29th
December - Friday 7th Jan. 2011
Thank you: to Jon and the Mission Support Group for a
challenging and interesting month focussing on Jesus’ call
to us to go into all the world and preach the Gospel.
This Morning: We welcome Ian Cathie from Development Associates
International (DAI). Ian is training Christian leaders in China, Mongolia,
Uganda and PNG and is currently the President of the Bible College of
Victoria. See John and Judith’s column today.
Our “5-Cent Coin Collection”: Received and blessed this morning - all
proceeds to Central Baptist Church in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Congratulations!... Drennan
Congratulations
to Helen Sobey
Family
who, after long Furlough
study, now has
achieved an The Drennan family has now
Advanced Diploma of Family arrived safely in Calabash,
Counselling (Christian). Her North Carolina, and celebrated
Graduation is in April. Well Thanksgiving with Michael’s
done, Helen! We know that your Mum and Dad on Thursday.
training will be a blessing to the Continue to pray for good
times for them in these special
Portland community.
days away.
~ Lighthouse ~ Important Notice:
Depression MISSING ...
Support Group Has anyone seen a data
A good company projector? Jon Lambert is
attended last Tuesday evening’s missing his projector which was
meeting at the Arts Centre. in a black case and was last seen
Thanks to Steph who shared the at the church about a month ago.
ways in which she has coped Please contact Jon (5521 1833
with depression. or 0418 504 010) if you can help.
 A few Christmas Dates ...
Check out the “Christmas Activities” leaflet
enclosed in the Bulletin and note the
following highlights happening soon!
Memories at Christmas – special service next
Friday at Wesley: see the Christmas Activities
notice with RSVP as soon as possible please.
Blokes’ Brekkie: next Saturday at 8.00am in
the Church Hall. $5 to cover costs. RSVP by this
Thursday please to John or Judith.
Help decorate the Christmas tree! Tomorrow
week, Monday 6th commencing at 6:00pm with
pizzas. RSVP to Judith by next Sunday.
Missions Advice of
Special
NEWS Church
Business
The latest newsletters from Kelly
Meeting
and the Raysides are now available There will be a brief Church
on the Missions table downstairs. Business Meeting immediately after
Please feel free to check out the the service on Sunday 12th
Missions table regularly for news, December to elect a Pastoral Search
information and catalogues from Team. For any queries, please see
many areas. Secretary Jim Blake. (5523 2347).
Project: Christmas Hampers
Loaves and Fishes is running a Christmas Hamper
drive to assist those in need during the festive season.
Any donations would be welcome but more particularly what about some
Christmas goodies? Christmas cakes, puddings, shortbread, the special
Christmas traditional foods would be very gratefully accepted. Thank you
to everyone for your generous support throughout the year.
FUEL Youth
Next Friday 3rd December - 7:30pm
All secondary-school age youth
See or call Paul, Jolene, Brad or Scott for details
or check emails ... text messages ... facebook ...
Have patience and all will be revealed!
Cost $4.00. Come on down and bring a Friend!
... and don’t forget ...
Bible Study TONIGHT
at the Youth Shed 5:00-700pm
Includes dinner, total cost $4.
Bring your Bible, bring a friend.
Sunday School
Special Christmas Celebration!
Sunday 12th December
All our Sunday School - all ages 1-4 years old, grades 1-4 and grades 5-6
children will be involved in a Christmas Celebration during the Church
Service on Sunday 12th December. Afterwards we are going to Lewis
Court to present our Sunday School Christmas Celebration and share
morning tea with the residents. Parents: please ask for your child’s
information sheet which will include a permission slip.
SUFM
Mission Dates: 29 Dec. - 7 Jan
News from the SUFM Team Leaders:
The training weekend was good and a lot of planning, preparation and training
got done which was amazing. The team has come together well now with all
spots filled.
Prayer: Continue to pray for the SUFM team as they leave their lives to come to
Portland to serve God. Pray for safe travels and that everything goes according to
plan without hiccups. Pray that the people of Portland will come out in force and
that they will be open to hearing the message that we are sharing .