Well - two weeks from this Sunday is Resurrection Morning! We are looking forward to an incredible service celebrating together the Resurrection of our Saviour!
Our mission is 'Helping people find their way back to God.' As I mentioned in my last post, I trust that you are praying for this service and also planning to invite someone to attend with you. Easter Sunday, Apr. 8 at 10:15am is a tremendous opportunity for us to meet new people in our community who may not come out to church any other Sunday of the year. We want to give people opportunity on any given Sunday to say 'Yes' to Jesus - and this Easter Sunday will be no different. We will present the gospel and make a clear and clarion call for individuals to say 'Yes' to Jesus, helping them find their way back to God. We also have a special free gift for all of our first time visitors
In addition, don't forget that we will be joining together with our larger church family back at the Main Campus, 1814 Barbertown Rd. for our Good Friday services at either 8:30am or 10:30am on Friday Apr. 6. This is always a moving and poignant service as we remember Christ's death together and receive Communion.
Continue to pray for all of our services, and in particular, this special weekend.
Other Notes:
Pastor Doug's Sabbatical
The dictionary defines a sabbatical this way. 'Any extended period of leave from one's customary work, especially for rest, to acquire new skills or training, etc.'
As announced two Sundays ago, our Elder Board has approved a 3-month Sabbatical period for Pastor Doug who has served as PORTICO's Senior Pastor for the past nearly 12 years. Beginning April 10, Pastor Doug and Laura will be away from PORTICO for a period of three months carrying out his Elder approved Sabbatical plan with no work responsibility or contact with PORTICO. In his absence, I (Pastor Jeff) will be assuming the day to day leadership responsibilities at PORTICO in concert with our Elder Board. This will necessitate my being at 1814 Barbertown Rd. for at least half of the Sundays during this three month period. I am thrilled to let you know that Pastor Rick Carrol will be helping to fill the gap and assist in leadership at our Milton Campus, preaching on the Sundays when I am back at 1814 Barbertown as well as helping with the planning and other responsibilities related to the Campus.
I would appreciate your prayers for Pastor Doug and Laura as he embarks on this Sabbatical journey, that he will truly recharge and re-energize and return in July with renewed and fresh vision for the ministry season ahead. Also, please pray for Pastor Rick and myself as we take on these added responsibilities. Ultimately, keep praying for PORTICO and all of our venues and campuses and ministries that we will daily achieve our mission of 'Helping people find their way back to God.'
Blessings,
Pastor Jeff
Our mission is 'Helping people find their way back to God.' As I mentioned in my last post, I trust that you are praying for this service and also planning to invite someone to attend with you. Easter Sunday, Apr. 8 at 10:15am is a tremendous opportunity for us to meet new people in our community who may not come out to church any other Sunday of the year. We want to give people opportunity on any given Sunday to say 'Yes' to Jesus - and this Easter Sunday will be no different. We will present the gospel and make a clear and clarion call for individuals to say 'Yes' to Jesus, helping them find their way back to God. We also have a special free gift for all of our first time visitors
In addition, don't forget that we will be joining together with our larger church family back at the Main Campus, 1814 Barbertown Rd. for our Good Friday services at either 8:30am or 10:30am on Friday Apr. 6. This is always a moving and poignant service as we remember Christ's death together and receive Communion.
Continue to pray for all of our services, and in particular, this special weekend.
Other Notes:
Pastor Doug's Sabbatical
The dictionary defines a sabbatical this way. 'Any extended period of leave from one's customary work, especially for rest, to acquire new skills or training, etc.'
As announced two Sundays ago, our Elder Board has approved a 3-month Sabbatical period for Pastor Doug who has served as PORTICO's Senior Pastor for the past nearly 12 years. Beginning April 10, Pastor Doug and Laura will be away from PORTICO for a period of three months carrying out his Elder approved Sabbatical plan with no work responsibility or contact with PORTICO. In his absence, I (Pastor Jeff) will be assuming the day to day leadership responsibilities at PORTICO in concert with our Elder Board. This will necessitate my being at 1814 Barbertown Rd. for at least half of the Sundays during this three month period. I am thrilled to let you know that Pastor Rick Carrol will be helping to fill the gap and assist in leadership at our Milton Campus, preaching on the Sundays when I am back at 1814 Barbertown as well as helping with the planning and other responsibilities related to the Campus.
I would appreciate your prayers for Pastor Doug and Laura as he embarks on this Sabbatical journey, that he will truly recharge and re-energize and return in July with renewed and fresh vision for the ministry season ahead. Also, please pray for Pastor Rick and myself as we take on these added responsibilities. Ultimately, keep praying for PORTICO and all of our venues and campuses and ministries that we will daily achieve our mission of 'Helping people find their way back to God.'
Blessings,
Pastor Jeff
