*Revised* Reopening Plan for GPBC
Updated Friday 5/22 – “We are excited about President Trump’s support for reopening churches. We will be meeting with key directors of ministry on Saturday, 5/23, and are preparing for In-Person services on Sunday, May 31. Please review the REVISED guides linked for you below, and tune in on Sunday, May 24 for our Livestream Service for more information.” – Pastor Rick Adams
“We are not going back, we are going forward!” – Pastor Rick Adams
The past 10 weeks of the shutdown necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging, but God has been faithful! As we look forward to gathering together again with in-person services, we recognize that things will be different, especially at the beginning.
From practicing social distancing, to changing our tradition of shaking hands, and recommending the use of facemasks, much will be different. But one thing that remains constant is the faithfulness of God.
Please take a few minutes to review the documents attached here. The first is a Revised Reopening Schedule that details what the first several weeks will look like when we return to in-person services. The second document is a Revised Reopening Guide, which provides important information about guidelines and practices for our return to in-person services. A copy of the Revised Reopening Schedule and Revised Reopening Guide is in the mail to every local member of GPBC.
Please understand that while we have worked to project as best we can a pathway for the next several weeks, our plans may change as circumstances dictate. We will communicate with you every step of the way through this process.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the church office. We love to talk with you!
God Bless You.
“Thank You” from Pastor Brad & Kelley McFeters
GPBC Celebrates 25 Years of Ministry to our Church with Pastor Brad & Kelley McFeters
This week, Greater Portland Baptist Church celebrated with Pastor Brad & Kelley McFeters 25 years of ministry at GPBC.
While the recognition was perhaps a little different than how we imagined it would be, due to the coronavirus shut-down, still we were able to congratulate them on this milestone in their life and ministry.
In addition to their 25th Anniversary at GPBC, the McFeters’ are also celebrating 35 years of marriage. Their children have given to them a trip to Hawaii to honor this occasion, and your love offering to them will be a help to make this trip even more memorable.
Please take a minute to read the thank you note from Pastor Brad & Kelley, and please help us congratulate them together.
Congratulations Pastor Brad McFeters on 25 Years at GPBC
Tune in to our Live Stream Service on Sunday, May 17, as we take time to congratulate Pastor Brad & Kelley McFeters on 25 years of faithful service at GPBC.
They are also celebrating 35 years of marriage, and their children have gifted them a trip to Hawaii to celebrate this milestone in their life.
Our church wants to celebrate with them by giving to them a love offering that we know will be a blessing to them.
We want to give them this love offering on Sunday, May 17. If you would like to help with this love offering for the McFeters’ you can bring your gift by the church office or give online here.
Thank you for helping us make this a special day for Pastor Brad & Kelley McFeters.
Read MoreA Flower for Mom!
Celebrate Mom on Saturday, May 9 – Bring Mom to the church parking lot on Saturday, May 9 where she will receive a potted flower from gpbc.
The church staff and wives will be here to greet you and wish you a Happy Mother’s Day.
On Sunday, May 10, we will have a special recognition of moms during our LiveStream service at 11AM.
Read MoreNational Day of Prayer
Join us Sunday, May 3 at 11AM during our LiveStream service as we take time to recognize the National Day of Prayer. There will be a special video greeting from Evangelist Dave Kistler, as well as a time to pray for our nation.
On Thursday, May 7, at 8:30am, join us for a special Online National Day of Prayer recognition, where we will say the pledges, sing our national anthem, hear a challenge calling for God’s people to pray for America, and pray together.
Mark your calendar and meet with us Online for these two important events.
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