Welcome!
New to Greater Portland? Feel free to snag any staff member you see hanging about after the worship gathering for an informal meet and greet. We’d love to get together and share a little conversation. Thanks for joining us today.
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
You can find us at www.pdxchurch.org.
This Sunday…
Sermon Series: A Resurgence of Hope
Sermon Title: “Don’t Forget God Keeps His Promises Eve When We Don’t”
Sermon Passage: Psalm 78:52-55 *Full scripture at bottom
Announcements
SUNDAY MORNINGS
We are meeting in-person for adult classes at 9:15am and for our worship service at 10:30am on Sundays. Youth in 6th-12th grades join us for worship unless they are serving in the children’s program. Children begin in the service to worship with their families and are then dismissed to the children’s programs. You can watch recordings of our sermons anytime on our Sermons page.)
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
GLOBAL PARTNER SHARING
Sunday, July 13 | 9:15–10:15 AM | Mt. Hood Room
Join us for a special time with our Global Partners, B and K, as they share how God is at work in South Asia. Hear stories of transformation, discover the joys and challenges they face, and get an update on their growing family after the adoption of their second daughter. Together, we’ll encourage them and lift them up in prayer. Don’t miss this meaningful chance to support and walk alongside them in their ministry.
DESIGN SCIENCE MEETING
At the 9am, Saturday, July 19 meeting of Design Science Association here at GPBC, Michael Oard will speak on, “What do Sediments Tell Us About the Flood?”
FRIDAY FARM FOOD PICKUP DRIVER NEEDED
We’re looking for a friendly, dependable volunteer to help pick up fresh produce for The Pantry at GPBC on Friday mornings. The produce is generously donated by two local farms—one in Canby and the other in Oregon City—and helps feed over 100 families each week. If you have a vehicle and a heart to serve, this is a meaningful and flexible way to support our neighbors. Timing can be coordinated directly with the farms. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Sally Bland at sbland@pdxchurch.org.
YOUNG ADULTS SUMMER EVENTS
This summer, our young adult community (ages 18–39) is gathering for a series of relaxed, social events designed to build friendships and have fun together. Whether you’re new or already connected, we’d love for you to join us! Check out our next two events below or the complete schedule on our website.
•Saturday, July 19, 2pm – Yard Game Tournament and BBQ
Olympic croquet, ladder toss, cornhole, Kan Jam and more at the Power House (3950 NW 192nd Ave, Portland). Teams compete for awards. Free. Dinner included. Bring canned beverages or dessert to share.
• August 1-3 – Young Adult Campsites at All Church Campout
Camp with other young adults on our two campsites at the All Church Campout. $40/person includes group meals. Contact Caris to sign up: 503.807.5935.
GP WOMEN SUMMER MEET-UPS
Mark your calendars now for these easygoing summer hangouts! Drop by, catch up, and enjoy some relaxed time together. These informal gatherings happen through August at homes across the city. Whether you’re new or have been around a while, this is a great way to build community. Times and locations vary. For a full list of Summer Meet-ups, visit our website.
Upcoming Meet-ups:
• July 15 – Cancelled
• August 6 - The Lea Home | 10:00-11:30am – RSVP: booper@mac.com or 503.810.0453
CAMPOUT SATURDAY: AUGUST 2
You’ve been hearing about our annual all church campout. Not the camping type? No problem! Join the church at Barton Park (20 miles east of the church) just for the day on Saturday, August 2. We’ll have fun activities planned all day that you can be a part of or spend the whole day drifting from site to site and eating everyone’s food. Gates open at 6am and close at 10pm. Day pass to the park costs $8. If you want to join our evening BBQ, bring $5 cash and a side dish or dessert to share. Be sure to check our website for ALL the details.
FRAGRANCE-FREE REQUEST
You may already be aware of this, but several of our members experience severe allergic reactions to certain fragrances. In the spirit of “serving one another humbly in love,” we gently ask that you consider avoiding perfumes, colognes, and strongly scented products when attending GPBC. This simple act of kindness helps ensure everyone can fully participate in our church community. Thank you for your understanding!
WEEKLY SERMON DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
If you would like to use the weekly questions to delve into the sermon more deeply, they are available on the web, app, or printed and available on the sound booth wall.
MANNA MINISTRY
Manna Ministry provides meals to people who are in crisis or other need. Our supplies are running low. Would you help rebuild our stock by preparing some food that can be frozen and ready to deliver? (Please list ingredients for those who are gluten- or dairy-free.) If you’d like to help but cooking isn’t your thing, you can donate money for someone to shop for a meal. No donation is too small. Contact Leslie Hillman at 503-281-4589 for more details or with questions.
WORSHIP TEAM VOLUNTEERS
Every week individuals come together using their talents and abilities to lead our congregation in worship of Jesus Christ. From musicians to vocalists and from sound boards to slides there are plenty of ways to serve the body of Christ on the band, vocal, and A/V teams. If you are interested in auditioning for the worship band or want to learn more about serving in the sound booth, you can reach out to Mike Simpson, our Interim Worship Director, at 971.295.2581 or mike.j.simpson@gmail.com.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Would you like to make a difference in a child’s life? We have immediate needs for volunteers in our children’s ministry in a variety of different roles. Our kids need special people like you now. Sunday morning children’s classroom volunteers serve one Sunday a month. We need helpers in our nursery through elementary classes, computer support on Sundays, as well as projects that come up mid-week. Please reach out to our children’s ministry director, Donna Hardman, at dhardman@pdxchurch.org or 971-231-4998 to ask questions or to sign up.
ON-GOING EVENTS
ADULT SUNDAY CLASSES 9:15am
• Connection Point*
This class is taking a break for the summer. Check back for fall kickoff information.
• Come and See: Psalms
The Come and See Class is in a series on the Psalms. As the ancient prayer book and songbook of God’s people, the Psalms have inspired deep worship, soothed sorrowful hearts, and given hope to the oppressed for thousands of years. Though originally meant to be sung, their beauty and power transcend time, allowing every generation to bring their own voice to these sacred words. Join us as we learn to read and pray through the Psalms, experiencing thankfulness and worship while also bringing our sorrow and lament before God. Grow in faith as you enter His presence and encounter His joy, comfort, and power. Sundays at 9:15am in the Columbia Room.
SMALL GROUPS
Community groups are places where you can grow in transparency, grow in relationship with others, while studying the Bible and supporting one another in prayer. We’ve got new and existing community groups looking for new members this fall. For a list of groups, their locations and times, check out the small groups page of our website. Sign up to get connected online or in our app.
ALL CHURCH PRAYER
Every Sunday | 9am | Pacific/Prayer Room
All are welcome to come and pray together for the church and each other weekly before the worship service.
GPYOUTH REBUILD
2nd and 4th Sundays | After sermon | Portland Room
Middle and high school students, join us to discuss the sermon text. See you there!
WEEKLY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays | 7:00-8:30am | Clackamas Room
The weekly Men’s Bible Study will begin a study on the book of Esther on July 9. Join us as we discover together principles that will help us live the rich lives God desires for us. Study materials will be available for those who would like to study this independently as well. Questions? Contact David McLaren at davidmclaren@gmail.com.
GPYOUTH
Every Other Wednesday | 7:00-8:30pm | Various locations (Summer Schedule)
Small group time, God’s Word, worship, and fun for middle and high school students! Come, Join us!
PLANTED: A YOUNG ADULT GATHERING–RESUMES FALL 2025
Planted is in a series called “Taste and See: Exploring Spiritual Practices.” Whether you’re curious about spiritual practices or just looking to build community, this series is a great way to explore your faith alongside others. We meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7pm in the Clackamas Room. If you’re 18–39, we’d love to see you there—come check it out! First meeting for fall term: September 4.
MONTHLY MEN’S STUDY: A GATHERING OF MEN: NO AUGUST MEETING
Every second Saturday of the month men and their sons are invited to gather from 8:00-10:00am in the Columbia Room for a bite to eat, a study in God’s word, and a time of fellowship. We believe it is important as Christian men to develop the kind of relationships with other men that will help us, “…walk in a manner worthy of our God who calls [us] into His own kingdom and glory” (I Thess 2:12). The study is in I & II Thessalonians, and optional study material is available for you to read and study on your own. There is no cost and no advance registration or RSVP needed. Contact Richard McElroy (richard.p.mcelroy@gmail.com) or David McLaren (davidbmclaren@gmail.com) for more information. Come and stand in hope with us. Next meeting: September 13.
WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: NO JULY MEETING
Ladies, if you are unable to attend the weekly Tuesday Bible studies, consider joining us once a month on the fourth Saturday of each month in the Clackamas Room from 8:30-10:00am as we learn from the women of the Bible. NO prep needed, simply show up for a meaningful time of connection with other ladies through the Word of God. Next meetings: August 23 study topic is Abigail.
SUPPORT
DO YOU NEED SOMEONE TO WALK ALONGSIDE YOU?
We all experience challenging times in life when we could benefit from the support of a caring, one-to-one Christian friend who has been trained to provide confidential emotional and spiritual care. Stephen Ministers are ready to come alongside you. Please let us know if we can help by email: stephenministry@pdxchurch.org.
DO YOU NEED PRAYER?
Did you know we have a group of prayer warriors who would love to lift you up to our heavenly Father in prayer for your concerns and rejoice with you in praises? You can contact us through the app or at prayer@pdxchurch.org. If you are in the worship service, fill out the connect card enclosed with the bulletin. (Confidential requests will be shared only with staff and elders.)
FOOD PANTRY
Food distribution is every Saturday from 1:30 - 2:30pm.
MARRIAGE MENTORS
We at GPBC have a heart to strengthen marriages. Marriage Mentors are couples in stable, strong marriages who want to help other couples have healthy marriages. Although mentors are not licensed counselors, all receive training and provide significant support for couples in any relationship stage. Don’t hesitate to reach out if your relationship is experiencing difficult challenges or you just want to experience renewal and refreshment. Fill out the form at https://www.pdxchurch.org/about-us/forms/ to start the process.
A Few Did-You-Knows?
- Do you need WiFi while in the church building? Select GPBC_GUEST. Use the password connectmeupgpbc. You’re in!
- Assisted listening devices are available at the sound booth.
- There is a nursing/quiet room inside the Nursery.
GP Ledger
GENERAL FUND GIVING –
$750,000 Budgeted
Average Weekly
Needed: $14,423.08
Actual: $13,436.28
Fiscal Year-to-date (7/1/25-Present)
Needed: $14,423.08
Received: $13,436.28
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP GIVING –
$198,070 pledged
Average Weekly
Needed: $3,809.04
Actual: $6,468.25
Fiscal Year-to-date (7/1/25-Present)
Needed: $3,809.04
Received: $6,468.25
It’s easy to give through our mobile app! Just click Give via the home menu, enter the amount and frequency you would like to make your gift, and follow the instructions to complete your transaction. Thank you!
Have a question about giving? Reach out to us at giving@pdxchurch.org.
HELPING PEOPLE FIND & FOLLOW JESUS TOGETHER
JESUS, who He is, what He has done, and what He is doing are of ultimate importance to our church and to our lives. He is our Savior, Sustainer, and Lord. We want to follow Him closely in everything, so all we are and do points to Him.
HELPING PEOPLE FIND & FOLLOW, regardless of where people are in their spiritual journey, we are ready to help them discover the wonder and beauty of Jesus and to encourage and support them in their efforts to know him better and to live life according to His teaching, values, and desires.
TOGETHER, we recognize that following Jesus is not a solo journey. It is a community adventure in which each member is committed to the well-being of all the others and has a specific, God-given role to play in the health of the community.
Our Scripture For Today*
52 But he brought his people out like a flock;
he led them like sheep through the wilderness.
53 He guided them safely, so they were unafraid;
but the sea engulfed their enemies.
54 And so he brought them to the border of his holy land,
to the hill country his right hand had taken.
55 He drove out nations before them
and allotted their lands to them as an inheritance;
he settled the tribes of Israel in their homes. —Psalm 78:52-55 (NIV)