West Portal Church
Mission: Transformed lives, transforming communities.
Vision: We exist to invite people into a life changing relationship
with Jesus Christ, passionately pursuing him
individually and in community with other Christ-followers, sharing
Jesus at home and around the world to the glory of God.
We must engage three primary relationships ("The 3C's")
in order to accomplish our mission.
1. Relationship with Christ
a. Accepting Jesus as God and Savior.
-Matthew 16:15; Romans 10:9; John 3:16
b. Growing by practicing spiritual disciplines
-Psalm 1; 2 Peter 1:5-8 & 3:18; Eph. 3:17-19;
Romans 8:5-6; 9-11; James 1:22; John 15:14;
Romans 12:1,2
c. Surrendering all to Jesus as Lord
-Galatians 2:20; Luke 9:23; Mark 12:29-31
2. Relationship with Christ-followers
a. Connecting meaningfully
-John 13:34-35; Hebrews 10:25; Acts 2:42-47
b. Loving practically
-Acts 2:42-47; James 2:14-16; Galatians 6:10
c. Sharing generously
-Matthew 6:33; 2 Cor. 9:11; Romans 12:4-5
3. Relationship with Community
a. Going as sent by God
-Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Matthew10:1-20;
Matthew 9:35-38
b. Praying the Father draws
-John 6:44
c. Relating and sharing authentically
-1 Peter 3:15; Luke 7:34
d. Blessing unconditionally
-Genesis 12:2-3; Acts 10:38
April 19, 2015
3134 - 33rd Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6V5
Phone: 306-382-1622 • Fax: 306-978-5631
[email protected] • www.westportalchurch.com
Kelly Wiebe
SENIOR PASTOR
Andrew Klassen
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF W ORSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION
Jeff Siemens
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF CONNECTION AND MINISTRY
Terry Friesen
YOUTH MINISTER
Aimee Meinema
CHILDREN’S MINISTER
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015—Worship Service 9:00am & 10:45am
TODAY
THIS WEEK
• Worship Services 9:00am & 10:45am
Tuesday—Seniors’ Fellowship
Wednesday—Floor Hockey
—Kidzone
“This One Thing”
Kelly Wiebe
• Sunday School for all ages
• Youth Baptism Class
• Life Group’s Live (workshop)
NEXT SUNDAY
• Worship Service 9:00am & 10:45am
“Father to the Fatherless”
Jeff Siemens
• Sunday School for all ages
• Adult Baptism & Membership Class
Sign up at the Welcome Centre
COMING UP
April 28—Seniors’ Potluck
May 1-3—Jr. High Youth Retreat at Redberry
May 2—Food Drive
May 3—Congregation Meeting 1pm
May 10—Mother’s Day
May 17—No Sunday School
May 29-31—Men’s Fishing Trip
See Welcome Centre for more info
Read The Bible For Life
Part 3: Failed Kings In A United Kingdom
April 12—An Improbable Champion—Andrew Klassen
1 Samuel 17:1-58
April 19—This One Thing—Kelly Wiebe
Psalms 27:1-14
April 26—Father to the Fatherless—Jeff Siemens
Psalms 10:1-18
May 3—The Shepherd Who Satisfies—Andrew Klassen
Psalms 23:1-6
May 10—Mother’s Day—Kelly Wiebe
May 17—The Promise of a Kingdom—Andrew Klassen
2 Samuel 7:1-29
May 24—Giving In The History Of Redemption—Kelly Wiebe
1 Chronicles 29:1-30, 2 Chronicles 1:1-17
May 31—Sex In Salvation—Andrew Klassen
Song of Solomon 1:1-8:14
Children’s Bulletins are available on the Children’s Ministry bulletin board.
ASL Signing for the Deaf is available during the first service.
The Prayer Room is open during the service (Room 106).
PRAISE & PRAYER/FAMILY NEWS
Check for new letters
and prayer cards in
designated mailboxes
#416-426
Global Ministry
There are letters from
many of our missionaries. Check the mailbox list and
pick one up!
NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Congregation Meeting—On May 3rd we will be
having a lunch following our second service prior
to the congregation meeting starting at 1pm.
Please sign up at the Welcome Centre if you are
planning to attend. Childcare will be provide
during the meeting.
3DM—There will be a 3DM informational meeting
on May 3rd during first service in Room 112. All
are welcome to attend.
Food Drive—We are looking for volunteers who
would be able to help out with the food drive on
May 2nd from 11am-1pm. Please sign up at the
Welcome Centre.
Slo-Pitch—Kris is looking for some more players
to complete the rosters from slo-pitch teams
already established at West Portal. Please sign
up at the Welcome Centre if you are interested. If
you have any questions you can phone or email
Kris.
Children’s Ministry is in need of some snack
and craft donations for VBS. Please see list and
sign up on the Children’s Ministry office window.
Kidzone is in need of volunteers and weekly food
donations. Please talk to Michelle if you are
interested in helping out, or email
[email protected]
Now Hiring—West Portal is in need of a part time
custodian who is available to work every second
weekend. Please talk to Michelle for more details
or email [email protected].
Now Hiring—West Portal is looking for an
enthusiastic person with a passion for children
and families to assist in our children's ministry in
a half-time position. Please contact Pastor Kelly
or Warren Peters for more information.
“This One Thing”
Kelly Wiebe
April 19, 2015
Passage, Psalm 27 - Background
A. The nature of David’s “world”.
1. David experienced ____desertion___.
2. David experienced ____danger_____.
Life Group Discussion Questions
(Credit – Dr. Bart Box)
1.
If you were going through a very difficult time in your life who would you want to
be there and why?
2. Read 1 Sam 21:10 – 22:5. Why was David on the run? Do you think he
deserved what was happening to him? Why or why not.
3. David’s world was ____devastated __.
3. Read John 15:20, and 1 Peter 5:8. How do the challenges of David’s life
compare to the challenges that all believers are promised to face?
B. The nature of our “world”
4. Read Psalm 27:4. In the midst of all the difficulties David faced he asked God
for one thing only. What is that thing?
1. We experience __conflict__ in our world; Jn 15:20.
2. We see _sin_ in our world; Gen 6:5.
5. What does David asking for God’s presence before he asks for deliverance
reveal about his relationship with God?
3. We see an ___adversary____ in our world; 1 Pt 5:8
6. Read Psalm 27:1, 5. Why did David seek God; because of His power or
because of who He is?
C. How did David respond to his devastating world?
7. What are the things we most often ask of God?
1. David does __not___ ask for ____deliverance___first.
2. David asks for __God___ first; Ps 27:4, Phil 3:4-8
D. How can we make God our “one thing”?
1. Recognize that God is __absolutely__ ____sovereign______.
2. ___Rest______ in our absolutely sovereign God; Rom 5:1-2, 8:35-39.
Credit – Dr. Bart Box
8. Do we seek God’s action in our lives first or do we seek communion with Him
first?
9. What do our requests of God reveal about our relationship with God?
10. Spend time as a group in prayer considering the awesomeness of God and
asking Him to show more of Himself.
WELCOME CENTRE
INFORMATION
PICK UPDaily Bread (March-May)
Prayer Calendars
Family Sermon Notes
Slo-pitch sign up
Adult Baptism/Membership sign up
LT Bios & Comment Form
Food Drive sign up
Congregation Mtg Lunch sign up
ADMINISTRATION
MEMBERSHIP 299
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK 453
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
West Portal Kids
Children’s Bulletins are on the
Children’s Ministry bulletin board.
“First
First Look Nursery Infant & Toddler
Rooms are staffed in service.
Serving Jesus
Thursday April 23
Jr. High Party! (Gr 7&8 only)
7-9pm
1st service.
Two 52 Kidz—
Kidz—Grades 1-6 in
April 26 Nursery Volunteers
Bethany College: www.bethany.sk.ca; 1-866-772-2175
-Spring Concert is Saturday, April 25 at 2:30pm, Bethany Place. Free admission. A freewill offering will be
taken.
-Alumni and Friends Coffee is Saturday, April 25 at 4:30pm, Bethany Cafeteria.
-Commencement & Legacy Celebration Service is Sunday, April 26 at 1:30pm, Bethany Place.
-Alumni and Friends Faspa is on Sunday, April 26 at 5:00pm, Bethany Cafeteria and A105 Classroom (cost
is by donation). Please RSVP names and numbers to [email protected] by April 15, with subject line
“RSVP Alumni & Friends Faspa.”
-Giving - please continue to give faithfully to support this college year, and consider a gift to student assistance fund as the semester comes to an end.
-Bethany College Cookbooks have arrived. $20. each. Pre-ordered Cookbooks are available now for pick up
and also available for purchase, including the Commencement weekend. Pick up orders only, cookbooks will
not be mailed.
-The March update from the College Board of Directors is on our website www.bethany.sk.ca.
-A link to the Sask MB Convention is available on the Bethany website (home page).
MCC Connects: Have you ever considered hosting an international young adult in your home? International
Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP) Saskatchewan is seeking hosts for 2015-2016. This is an amazing way
to welcome the world into your own home. We are looking for hosts in Warman/Martensville, Saskatoon and
Regina. Please contact Kaytee Edwards at 306-665-2555, ext. 237 or [email protected]
Redberry Bible Camp—Redberry Run Fundraiser at Meewasin Park - registration and pledge sheets can be
found online (www.redberrybiblecamp.com/redberry-run).
- Camp Days at Meewasin park - bring your family and join us for fun camp events from 11am-4pm (put on
by Redberry, Camp Kadesh, Ranger Lake Bible Camp & Youth Farm Bible Camp).
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: Pray for Gerry in planned or not-planned conversations with students at
Tim Horton's on campus, that as they talk about many areas of life and knowledge, the message of God's
love would come through Gerry's attitude and words.
Bible Study Fellowship at Erindale Alliance Church. In-depth Women's Bible Study in Saskatoon running
from September to May. Thursday mornings 9:30 - includes program for 0-5 year olds, or Thursday evenings
6:30 pm - adult women only - limited space. Register Now to secure a spot for our fall study of Revelation
(Sept). For more information contact Fran at 306-239-4944 or email [email protected].
Living Hope Church in Saskatoon is seeking an individual to provide administrative assistance. This is a
part-time position (16 hours per week) with flexible hours. Some office experience preferred but will train. If
interested please call Elizabeth at 306-975-6555.
Gr. 7-12
First Look Kidz for ages 2-5 in the
the gym in 1st service.
AGENCIES & COMMUNITY - see Bulletin boards down the hallway by the office for details.
Youth
Infant Room— Andrea
Norah
Toddler Room—1st— CLOSED
—2nd—Wanda-Marie
Janessa
Friday April 24
Sr. High LATENIGHTER!
(Gr. 9-12 only)
7pm-midnight
Cost: $5
Youth Sunday School 9am
April 19
Being Made Fun Of Because Of Jesus
Bridge
What?: Mission Impossible Night!!
When: Friday, April 24th
Where: West Portal Church
Time: 7 – 9 PM
Cost: $3
Your mission, should you choose
to accept it...
Sign up on the Children's
Ministry Bulletin Board.
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[email protected]
April 21
7:30
Bible Study
See our Facebook group for details.
(West Portal College & Career)
Adult Ministries
Sunday Adult Classes—Room 112
10:45—The Book of Exodus
Seniors’ Fellowship Rm 112 10:00am
April 21—Singing group—The Penners
Floor Hockey—Wednesdays, 7-9:30pm.