Another First

This past Sunday at PORTICO Milton we marked yet another first in our journey.

We were privileged to stand alongside Andrew and Kate Croft as they dedicated Eleanor Mae Croft to the Lord. I am praying and believing that this will be the first of many children that we will have the honour of dedicating at PORTICO Milton. They are literally the future of the church.

We also began a new series 'Red Letters - Restoring Faith In The Church'. Sunday we talked about Jesus' letter to the church at Ephesus and learned that it's easy sometimes to drift spiritually away from Christ.  We need to remember our first love, and repent and do the things we did at first.

This coming Sunday we hope to see everyone back for the second message in the series 'Red Letters', including many of you that we have not seen for a while, as we talk about Jesus' letter to Smyrna and the topic of suffering. We all go through difficult times. Come and hear Jesus' action plan for dealing with them.

Also...if you haven't registered for our Holy Spirit Emphasis Day this coming Sat. Feb. 25th you can do so HERE. This will be a fantastic day filled with teaching about the Holy Spirit and culminating with a great Worship and Holy Spirit experience at 6pm in the evening. Your $20 registration fee covers a full breakfast, lunch, and supper. Don't miss this!

Be Blessed,

Pastor Jeff

Vision Leaks

I'm sure it was Bill Hybels who I first heard say this. 'Vision leaks'. He was referring to the fact that as we lead in the church, people need to be reminded often about the vision and where we are heading, because over time, we can get so busy and involved or maybe just so into a routine that we forget what it's all about - vision leaks.

So here's a quick reminder. At PORTICO our mission is 'helping people find their way back to God'. That is what we are working to accomplish. More and more people, finding their way back to a God who loves and cares about them.

We have a vision to do that by being One church, preaching One message, but with Many expressions.  And PORTICO Milton is one of those expressions.

Our core values are Connect, Grow and Serve...Connecting with Christ and His family, Growing together in Christ-likeness and Serving Christ's mission in the world.

So far at our campus, we are enjoying great times connecting with Christ and His family.  Many are serving in various areas of ministry for which we are extremely grateful.  And we will continue to need others to step up and serve Christ's mission in Milton with us in various areas of ministry.

In addition, we want to help facilitate our Growing together in Christ-likeness.  I pray that the Biblical messages are giving you lots of pause for thought and application and growth in your own spiritual lives. But I also know that there is an element of growth that can only happen in the context of a caring group of believers who are learning and growing and praying together. So far, we have one of these Community Life Groups meeting in Milton. I've been a part of this group and it has been great to make new friends and foster those relationships as we learn together from each other and from God's Word.

And now - I'd like to get a few more groups started - well one more at least. We can start there. So if you've been coming to church on Sundays but you're looking for more, come and talk to me or send me an email and we will do whatever we can to help get new Community Life Groups up and running in Milton.

By the way - the existing group would love to have you join them if Thursday evenings at 7pm works for you, hosted by Bob & Trudy Ball, 603 Caverhill Cres. Milton. Just give them a heads-up if you're coming so they can make sure and have a chair and a snack ready for you! You can email them here.

AND, if you're looking for ways to serve at our campus we have opportunities in kids ministry, ushering, greeting, connecting, worship arts, setup and tear-down, and tech. I would love to talk with you.

Blessings,

Pastor Jeff

IMPORTANT LINKS!

Register for Bill and Pam Farrell Marriage Seminar, 'Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti' HERE. Date is Saturday Feb. 18th, 9am - 3:30pm. Seminar cost is $50, lunch on your own.




 

Register for HOLY SPIRIT EMPHASIS DAY at PORTICO HERE! Date is Saturday Feb. 25th, 9am - 8:30pm. All day teaching on the Holy Spirit and 6pm Worship and Holy Spirit Service! Cost $20 includes full breakfast, lunch, and supper.