Our Life Together: 10th - 17th April 2011

Sunday 10th Wednesday 13th

10:00am Worship Service 7:30pm Home Group: L&D Oakley’s
Speaker Michael 7:30pm Blakes’ Home Group at Elias’ Enjoying God, Blessing Others
11:30am Morning Tea
Thursday 14th Sunday 10th April 2011
Monday 11th 7:30pm Special Church Meeting
9:30am Ladies’ Walking Group
7:00pm Ladies’ Craft Night at the Hall Sunday 17th - Palm Sunday
7:30pm Deacons’ Meeting at Smith’s 10:00am Worship Service Welcome to our service.
Speaker John We are so glad you are with us.
Tuesday 12th 11:30am Morning Tea We are a company of ordinary people who love Jesus
10:30am Church House Prayer Meeting 2:00pm Monthly Service at
and want to share his love and care with everybody.
2:00pm BWF Easter Bonnet Afternoon Glenelg Aged Care Centre
7:00pm Table Tennis at the Hall It is our prayer that God will speak
with you today.
Notice for the Music & Media Team
Please note there will be no music practice on Thursday 14th due Our Upcoming Highlights
to the Church Meeting that night. If you are on the roster for
the 17th, please contact Helen Sobey for practice arrangements.
Ladies’ Button Craft Evening: Tomorrow - 7:00pm
Deacons’ Meeting at D & C Smith’s: Tomorrow - 7:30pm
BWF Easter Bonnet Afternoon: This Tuesday 12th - 2:00pm
BULLETIN NOTICES: To place Roster: 17th April 2011 Special Congregational Meeting: This Thursday 14th - 7:30pm
notices in the bulletin, please contact Glenelg Aged Care Monthly Service: Sunday 17th - 2:00pm
Wilma Crouch on 5523 3595 or email Door Greeting: Mandy Malseed
crouchcastle@hotkey.net.au by 10am
Good Friday Service: Friday 22nd April - 9:30am
Thursdays. Thank you. Door & Offering: Roy Symes Easter Sunday Service: Sunday 24th April - 10:00am
Downstairs D&O: Paul Westlake Easter Baptismal Service - Nuns’ Beach: Sunday 24th - 2:00pm
Loaves Children’s Talk: Lyndon Oakley Lighthouse Support Meeting: Tuesday 26th - 7:30pm
& Fishes Media Desk: Peter, Roger, Jim
Pastor: Associate Pastor: Secretary:
Thank you to everyone for your Morning Tea: Bristow, Handley
Rev John Simpson Rev Michael Drennan Jim Blake
faithful support. Items most Offering Counting: P Westlake, 13 Browning Street 11 Webb Court 39 Patrick Street
needed include: canned D Mitchell Portland Portland Portland
vegetables; pasta; shampoo;
Lawns & Garden: T Elias P: 5523 2257 P: 5523 4893 P: 5523 2347
conditioner; jam; tissues; soup;
M: 0428 780 421 M: 0408 568 887 M: 0425 714 633
tea; coffee; sugar; toiletries; Ch. House Clean: J Blake simmoj@datafast.net.au mdrennan@eftel.net.au jim.blake@bigpond.com.au
biscuits. Place donations in the
Church Cleaning: Mibus
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
Around the South West…. Total March Offering: $23,544
Last Monday the pastors of the Baptist Churches in the South West
 Those with special health needs
Monthly Budget: $16,250
just now – Matt Harris, Stuart
of Victoria met in Warrnambool for our regular get together for the Weekly Target: $ 3,750
morning concluding with lunch. These gatherings occur every couple of months Oakley, Graham Adams, Lois
Weekly Average $ 3,881
and provide a forum for fellowship, the exchange of ideas, the sharing of the joys Brown, Peter Simpson and others
(avg. from 1st January 2011)
and challenges that are all part of congregational life. facing ongoing needs
Week 27th February $2,431
 Pastoral Search Committee – as
Last week we were also joined by the Interim Regional Minister, Rev Geoff Week 6th March $3,659
they prepare for this Thursday’s
Leslie, who has recently concluded a 17 year ministry at the Koondrook-Barham Week 13th March $7,655
Church Meeting with our
church on the Victorian-New South Wales border. Geoff will be with us for our Week 20th March $7,292
Moderator Week 27th March $2,582
morning worship on Sunday 22nd May.
 Our business people and farmers
For your interest and prayer, here is a snapshot of our colleagues in – in these days when many are Direct Debit Payments for offerings
ministry in this part of the world: facing cash flow problems. Many and donations can be made
business people in our community electronically. Details are as follows:
Warrnambool – is led by Rev David Hodgens who as we know is our Moderator
report that things are very quiet Acc Name: Portland Baptist
and Chair of our Pastoral Search Committee. David is married to a local
currently. Church Direct Offering
Heywood girl, Diana, whom he met through their participation in Portland SUFM BSB 704 922
many years ago. David is supported by Pastor Greg Harding, their Youth Pastor.  Our Mayor – pray for Mayor Bruce
Account No. 100 006 869
and Councillors
Hamilton – is led by Rev Trevor Walmsley. The church there is currently
 Our troubled world – there are
celebrating its tenth year in their city location, the former hotel in Grey Street.
difficulties in so many places: Building Fund
Trevor reports that the community has responded very positively to the old hotel
now being the home of the Baptist congregation. Trevor is a radiologist one day a Japan, Ivory Coast, Libya, Yemen, March Donations: $1,800
week at Portland District Health. Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran. B/F available balance: $113,040
Naringal – is led by Rev Mal Ward. Mal is married to Leanne for whom we Monday Total Building Fund raised to
were praying a few months ago. Leanne has a benign brain tumour and Michael Holden end of March: $513,921
completed a full radiation treatment just before the end of 2010. Mal is also Tuesday
Chaplain at the Cobden Secondary College one day a week and has also just Peter Holden All gifts to the building fund are
qualified as a Family Therapist. fully tax deductible. Please take
Wednesday the information sheets (blue &
Port Campbell – is led by Rev Michael Skilbeck. The Baptist Church there is the Brad Holman yellow) and envelopes are
only worshipping community in the town. Michael recently baptised two of his Thursday available in the porch. You can
people in the sea. He is a keen tennis coach and has been on the staff of the Peter & Punay Holmes, deposit straight into the building
Melbourne Open for 16 years. He is Chaplain at the Timboon Secondary College. Isabel, Melissa fund via internet banking using
Colac – is led by Rev Angela Thomas. Angela is part time (as are Mal and the following information:
Friday
Michael) and commenced at Colac just six months ago. She is actively getting to Adam & Kate Honeybun Acc Name: Portland Baptist
know the people there. Church Direct Building Fund
Saturday
Remember to pray for these friends and the churches whom they serve. BSB 704 922
Bruce & Sue Honeybun, Roy, Paul
Account No 100 007 044
Sunday
John & Judith Rosie Honeybun “Let’s press on in faith!”
Weekly Prayer
Group
Our weekly Prayer Group meets
every Tuesday at the Church House
from 10.30-11.30am. A warm
welcome awaits you there!
Baptist Witness
Latest News!
Get your copy of the
latest issue of the
Baptist Witness which is available
today upstairs and downstairs.
DATES TO
REMEMBER
Deacons’ Meeting: Tomorrow at
D&C Smith’s - 7:30pm
Ladies’ Walking Group: 9:30am
Mondays from Fawthrop carpark
Ladies’ Button Craft Evening:
Tomorrow at the Hall - 7:00pm
BWF Easter Bonnet Day: This
Tuesday 12th April - 2:00pm
Special Church Meeting: This
Thursday 14th - 7:30pm
Glenelg Aged Care Service:
Sunday 17th - 2:00pm
Good Friday Service: Friday
22nd April - 9:30am
Easter Baptismal Service:
Sunday 24th April - 2:00pm
Easter 2011 plus public
holiday for ANZAC Day: Friday
22nd - Tuesday 26th April
Lighthouse Support Meeting:
Tuesday 26th April - 7:30pm
Sunday School
News!
Sunday School for
grades 1-6 is in
recess until 1st
May. Parents, there are activity
packets available for these three
weeks in the foyer and downstairs.
Salad Recipes Needed
We are in need of some
good salad recipes.
Should you have a
favourite you can share
please give a copy to
Michael in the next 2
weeks. (You can also email it to
mdrennan@eftel.net.au.)
Walking Group
The Ladies‟ Walking
Group will continue on Mondays
through the school holidays, but
NOT Thursdays. After the break
the second day will be Fridays.
Meet at 9:30am at the Fawthrop
Lagoon carpark. For more details
contact Lee Caddick (5523 4520).
Located just beside the
foyer. Toys and activities for young
children up to 12 months of age.
You are welcome to use this room
especially during our prayer time
and the sermon if your child is
unsettled. It is sound-linked to the
auditorium.
T hank You! Our
To everyone who
attended our Monthly Sympathy
Prayer Day on Friday.
Our thoughts and prayers
Thank you for your time and your
prayers - especially all our young are with Sandra and Jeff Shalders
people who shared with us. and family after the unexpected
passing of Sandra’s dear mother last
Combined Churches’ Saturday. We trust the eternal
Evening compassion and love of God will
uphold and comfort you all through
Prayer Service this difficult time.
Sunday 29th May
Please make a note of
this date in your diary.
BWF
Tuesday 12th April
2:00pm in the Hall
Welcome Back!
“Creating our Easter Bonnets”
... to many of our travellers who
Bring a suitable old hat to the Hall
have been away over this Tuesday (Op Shop is ideal) with
recent weeks. We all bits & pieces for its decoration! All
hope you are well
ladies are most welcome. Marjorie
rested and refreshed! Shalders will lead devotions and the
Word for the Day is “Friend”.
Congregational Meeting regarding Pastoral Search
Thursday 14th April in the church - 7:30pm
PLEASE NOTE: Date change to Thursday 14th April 7:30pm
in the church. This is due to unforeseen circumstances, however
we hope that all those who can make it will be present at this important meeting.
This meeting is a formal opportunity for the church to hear about the process the
Pastoral Search Committee have been through and for the church community to
provide feedback on what you think are the priorities within the recently
provided document “Who We Are Looking For” (spare copies are available in
the foyer and downstairs). This is not a business meeting of the church and as
such no decisions will be made. Mark this note in your calendar – however, if
you want to provide feedback prior to the meeting, or if you are not able to be at
the meeting but want the opportunity to provide feedback, feel free to approach
any one of the PSC members before Thursday 14th. Thank you.
 CRAFT NIGHT & FELLOWSHIP Northern Territory Work Party - 2011
Tomorrow 11th APRIL - 7:00pm at the Hall As most would be aware, we are planning another work party to the
outback to carry out more needed maintenance/construction for our brothers and sisters.
What to bring: This year’s main projects are a carport for the church bus at Yuendumu, and installing a
 Buttons - enough to make a necklace, bracelet or brooch. Buy buttons at big door in an unused building to convert it to a church bus garage at Ali Curung.
We will have time bush tuckering and fellowshipping with the Yapa at all 3
Joy‟s Craftworks if you don't have enough or check op shops (Salvo's). communities.
 Ribbon or cord to make necklace (bound wire cord for button jewellery We are looking for people with any or all of the following skills:
available at Joy's Craftworks, Percy Street)  Building maintenance
 Please feel free to bring any craft you are working on if you don't feel  Concreting
like doing the button jewellery.  Welding/fabrication
 Plate of supper to have with a cuppa.  Roofing
 Your daughters and friends - it's school holidays!!  Painting
 Cooking (most important)
For more details see Deb Oakley, phone 5521 7164 or As this is a work party, the final team members will be selected with their
email ldoakley@bigpond.net.au particular skill set in mind.
All team members will need to have:
Wesley Update  a full Police check
 a working with children clearance
Rev Denise Naish  a clearance from your doctor
underwent major  need to complete some training with Global Interaction (1 full day)
John and Judith are attending this
surgery in Adelaide
year’s RMF at Halls Gap Tuesday Would any members of the congregation that feel they are suitably gifted in the above
and Wednesday of this week. The
last Tuesday which areas, and would like to be a part of this great adventure, please contact Glenn Sobey.
Fellowship is a gathering of has gone successfully.
pastors and partners from across Continue to pray for Denise as she Habitat for Humanity - Next Sat.
Western Victoria hosted by the now faces a long period of
BUV. John convened the first of recuperation in preparation for The next „Brush with Kindness‟ Volunteer day for 2011 is
these back in 1983 when serving further major surgery in August. scheduled for NEXT Saturday 16th April. If you are
with the BUV. available on the 16th please contact David Hein for details
The Great “5-cent Coin Collection” is on again! asap (ph: 5523 3958). For your Diary: Volunteer days for
Missions the coming months are: May 14, June 25, and July 23.
Save your coins till Sunday 29th May. All
Month proceeds will go to Norm & Karen‟s repair/
maintenance materials. Outreach to the Outback! Norm & Karen‟s Op-Shops
Thank you to everyone who has already donated goods for Norm
Baptismal Service and Karen’s Mission Op Shops! Necessities include: baby’s/kids’
Easter Sunday 24th April - at Nuns Beach - 2:00pm clothes 0-5 years, toys, sports equipment, all shoes/runners (not
high heels) men’s jeans, ladies’ tops & skirts (NO slacks) sports-
We invite you to join us as we celebrate the baptism of type clothes, men’s shirts, short or long sleeve, socks, underwear (in
Peter and Tanya Cocks on Easter Sunday. Their baptism will good nick) tracksuit tops, jackets, coats, sheets, towels, curtains, but NO
take place on Nun's Beach at 2:00pm. We hope you mark knitwear. Please see Wilma if you can help - phone 5523 3595 or email
your calendar to share in this special event. crouchcastle@hotkey.net.au Thanks!