Welcome back if you are a returning visitor and a new and hearty welcome if you are visiting us here on the internet for the first time. We hope that you will be able to join us for worship each Sunday at 11:00am. We have lots of activities planned for this year with so many wonderful ways to worship God through song, prayer, study, music, sharing meals, welcoming new members. Come and help us, we would love to see you! Thank you for visiting with us and may God continue to walk with you on your journey and give you peace!
In Christ's name, Jennifer :)
Spring at Portland United.....
Spring is here. Or so it seems, from the calendar. Venturing outside, we are getting better weather, and the grass and trees are just about full burst with new shoots, and leaves. Gardening is high on the agenda of a lot of folks and this will be the next show of Nature with the changes that will occur.
Our church programs continue to run for this next season of 2013 - the spring time - the meetings, group gatherings, after school activities, services and upcoming events that are being planned. The next congregational event is the picnic, schedule for June 2, and all are welcome to join in on the fun, food and laughter this will bring.
So don't let the weather keep you from being part of our Portland family. We look forward to seeing everyone at our services and events planned. Won't you join us?
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Pastoral Care Commitee: A reminder for those wishing a visitation
If you know of any member who is shut-in, and would like a visitation by one of the committee members, please contact the church office (632-4030), and Ellen will pass along the information to the committee. We are truly blessed to have this hardworking committee who regularly visit those who are unable to attend our services, or who wish a contact with their church in times of need.
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Upcoming Events:
September 7, 2013: Portland Adult Social Scene (PASS), is being held at 6:00 starting with a potluck supper, and (weather depending), we will head out for an evening of sky-gazing, with a local astronomer from the Saint John Astonomy Cub. This will have been a re-schedule from an earlier spring arrangement, which was postponed, due to the weather.
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Become Involved in your Church!
1. Church Council:
Portland United Church Volunteer Opportunities: The important day-to-day work of the congregation of Portland United is done largely by volunteers. The Nominating Committee is searcing for volunteers to fill a number of positions for our Church Council, in anticipation of current members whose terms will expire during the next two years. Terms for membership in the council is for a two year period. The positions on Council consist of a number of committees (13), with chairs of each, and members for each committee (48 in total, but more added as needed).
Current vacancies for you to consider are:
- Presbytery Representatives (2 positions);
- Pastoral Care (More members would be welcomed: male members needed);
- Youth Representative
Information about these positions is available in the church office in "A Guide To Our Council System". Potential volunteers who have an interest in these positions, and in providing service to the church, are encouraged to contact the church office, or by contacting Bob Bond, Chair of the Nominating Committee (672-1313).
2. Help Wanted!
Our Counting Teams are in need of some help. This job requires a short time after church one Sunday a month. Training will be provided. Please contact the church office if you could assist with this request.
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Worship Services
During Rev. Jennifer's yearly leave, the SWAT group have organized services for this time.