en Involved With People http://www.fbcportage.org © Copyright 2000 - 2009Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28&article_id=71 JANUARY DISTRIBUTION DATE: Saturday, January 24th, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Family Bible Church office, 3190 Lancer Street, Suite A, Portage, IN. Family Bible Church Angel Food e-mail address: angelfoodfbc@comcast.netFamily Bible Church Angel Food telephone number: 219-841-9864 JANUARY 2009: Menu Frequently Asked Questions: Click HerePayment Information: ALL PAYMENTS FOR JANUARY ORDERS MUST BE IN NO LATER THAN SATURDAY, JANUARY 10TH AT 11:00 A.M. Amount due to Family Bible Church: Determined by your order. Details: check, or money order will be accepted at the Family Bible Church office, 3190 Lancer Street, Suite A, Portage, IN 46368, on Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mail in orders (please do not send cash) must be received by Saturday, Jauary 10. Food stamp orders can only be accepted on Saturday, December 20, or January 10 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Family Bible Church office, 3190 Lancer Street, Suite A, Portage, IN. If using food stamps, please bring proper identification. Distribution Information: BRING YOUR OWN BOX! (laundry basket size is perfect.) Distribtuion Date: January 24, 2009 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Place: Family Bible Church office, 3190 Lancer Street, Suite A, Portage, IN 46368. Click here to visit Angel Food Website: Monroe Georgia Sat, 3 Jan 2009 09:15:17 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=48 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=48&article_id=180 This publication is for members and regular attenders of Family Bible Church - if you are not a member or regular attender and you see something of interest, please contact the church office at 763-3015. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! FAMILY MATTERS FBC ACTIVITIES SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 ANGEL FOOD ORDER DEADLINE LIBRARY RESUMES CAMPUS LIFE M LOCK IN CZ BOWLING COLLEGE & CAREER PARTY OFFICE CLOSINGS MEN'S BREAKFAST DRAMA TEAM MEETING BAPTISM CHILI COOKOFF SECOND "45" RESUMES STANDING EVENTS CALENDAR ITEMS FAMILY MATTERS: Notice: We all appreciate a degree of "closure" to our prayer requests. To that end, if you have a request for prayer for yourself or a loved one, please contact M. Wheeler who will put the request on the FBC Prayer Chain as well as include it in "theWEEKLY." Then, we ask that you update us every week as to the status; i.e., continue in "theWEEKLY" or okay to drop. You may call M. Wheeler at 763-0925 and leave word, or e-mail her at nanywheeler@verizon.net. Thanks for your cooperation. In this way, our prayers will be more effective in dealing with current situations. HEALTH ISSUES - Jeannie Combs, Patricia Hinkle, Celia, Bill Hamilton (Sue Willard's brother), Matt Morris, Jonathan Marvel (recovering from surgery). OTHER - Those we know who have been laid off or lost their employment, that God would undergird them and their families. FBC Missionaries: Youth for Christ, Gail Morris FBC Ministries: Worship Commission, Pastor Tony Yingst Local, State & National Leaders: President George Bush If you know anyone who is in need of prayer or practical assistance (especially within our church family), please contact a pastor, an elder, or the church office. ### FBC ACTIVITES: SUNDAY, JANUARY 4th: • Food Pantry Collection - bar soap - will be received. Thanks for helping the needy in Portage. • Benevolence Fund Collection - will be taken as you exit the auditorium following the Worship Service. • Communion will be served. Let's prepare our hearts as we REMEMBER Christ's sacrifice for us. ANGEL FOOD ORDER DEADLINE: January 10; Distribution January 24. LIBRARY RESUMES: Library is open starting January 4. CAMPUS LIFE M LOCK-IN: Grades 6-9 come hang out with your friends December 29th from 7pm to 7am at Liberty Bible Church in Chesterton. Car pool - leave Willowcreek Middle School at 6:30pm and return Tuesday at 7:30am. $15, includes food, games, speakers, new friends, and no sleep! CZ BOWLING: Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to bowling Tuesday, December 30th. Meet at the church office at 9am. If you would like to chaperone, please call Brenda at 762-5739. Back to the office at 11:30am. Cost $3. COLLEGE & CAREER NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY: College/young adults invited to the Overvolls. Drop in anytime from 9pm to midnight. Games and Mrs. O's famous cookies! 6726 Fifield Court. Call 928-6917 with questions. OFFICE CLOSINGS: Wednesday, December 31st and Thursday, January 1, the FBC office will be closed. MEN'S BREAKFAST: Saturday, January 17th at 8am. Watch for more information. DRAMA TEAM: Initial meeting Saturday, January 17th at 1pm at Church Office. Ages 10 to high school invited to learn details of the objective and to explore potential involvement. BAPTISM: January 18th - Contact Pastor Dave if you are interested. 2nd ANNUAL ADULT CHILI COOKOFF: January 24th. Mark your calendar & start working on your chili recipes! "SECOND 45": Classes will resume on January 12th. STANDING EVENTS: LADIES BIBLE STUDY: Will resume Tuesday, January 13th, Portage Library, 9:15-11am. CAMPUS LIFE M: Thursdays, 7-8pm at Willowcreek Middle School, Portage. For middle school students. Call Gail 730-8268. CALENDAR ITEMS: LADIES SPRING RETREAT - March 6-7,2009 - in Shipshewana. Cost is $65-85. Register at the Women's Ministry Table at PHS. (Start saving your pennies....uh....dollars now!) GUATEMALA MISSIONS TRIP - Last week in March (tentative). Contact Keith B. if you are interested. DARE 2 SHARE: High School age - Invincible Tour: April 3-5. Watch for details. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:16:26 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=235 What I like about Christmas...the lights John 8:12 1. Look up each of the "I am" passages from John. Explain the meaning of each metaphor. *6:35 *8:12 *10:7 *10:11 *11:25 *14:6 *15:1 2. Memorize each of these phrases with the corresponding Biblical ‘address' 3. Look up "Light" in a concordance and see how important this concept is in the structure of the tabernacle. e.g. Leviticus 4. Based upon all that you know about Jesus teaching the disciples (12), what did He usually mean by "...follow me" ? cf. 8:12 What would indicate in this passage that he might be using the phrase as a metaphor for ‘salvation's decision'? 5. Read 1 John 1:5-10; 2:7-11. These passage use the metaphor "light". Compare these passages to the Gospel of John 8:12 and explain the similarities or differences. (Hint: one passage helps explain ‘positional sanctification' and the other helps us understand ‘progressive sanctification'.) 6. Jesus said he was the "light of the world". Write out 3 reasons with Biblical support for why Christianity is for the whole world and not just a western religion. 7. How prepared are you to give a defense of Christianity to those holding other worldviews? Look up one of the major world religions in an encyclopedia or Wikipedia, and find out how the following are understood. View of God View of Man View of future Answers to universal questions of guilt, evil, purpose of man, destiny, origins Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:21:15 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=236 What I like about Christmas? Matthew 2:1-12 "Not everything goes back in the box" 1. Look up "King Herod" (2:1) in a Bible encyclopedia and summarize what you find about the timing of the Magi's arrival. 2. The Magi's timing for their search was anything but ideal. Can you think of any other biblical references supporting the principle that there is no ideal timing for which to wait when responding to spiritual illumination? cf. Proverbs? Paul's example in Acts? 3. In a true sense, the Magi were merely following the light they had seen. Read Romans 2:12-16 and explain how this figures into God's judgment and the issue of understanding ‘sin' and salvation. Remember no one can be saved apart from faith in God's Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ. 4. Look up "Magi" in a bible encyclopedia and summarize what you find. Study Jeremiah 29 and support the hypothesis that the Magi might have been influenced by the exiles of Israel. 5. Look up the words "seek" and/or "find" in a concordance. What does God say about those who seek Him? Notice some details about the references you find. 6. Read Matthews description of King Herod in 2:3-8; 16-18. Compare and contrast him to the Magi. Notice the different action-verbs and adjectives (descriptive words). What was Matthew trying to emphasize about wise Vs unwise seekers of the Lord Jesus? 7. Compare the natural revelation received by the Magi in 2:1-2 to the special revelation they received in 2:12. Is there other biblical precedent that one might receive new/more spiritual illumination if one has been faithful to the spiritual illumination one has already received? 8. Reread 2:1-18 and list out actions displayed by the Magi which necessitated a measure of ‘faith'. 9. List out 3 insights or applications gained from this passage of study. * * * Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:19:26 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=234 First Aid for the Family: Learning to Let Go Genesis 22:1-19 We are well served to trust God to take care of that which we can not. 1. What similarities do you see between the call upon Abraham to ‘let go' of Isaac and God The Father's willingness to ‘let go' of Jesus, The Son? Do a comparative study between Genesis 22 and any of the Passion stories in the Gospels. Consider making an outline of the high points of Genesis 22 and then make a comparison to any Gospel account. 2. Genesis 22:1-3 refers to a "test" which God gave Abraham. Look up the following passages and write out what might be learned about e.g. why God tests, how God tests, when and where God tests. Exodus 15:25 Exodus 16:4 Deut. 8:2 Deut. 13:3 Judges 2:22 Proverbs 27:21 1 Thes. 2:4 James 1:3 James 1:12 3. Make a list of challenges you are facing within your family and what about your faith is specifically being tested by those challenges? e.g. faith in God's _______ ; e.g. trust that God will __________ 4. Although God directed Abraham in 22:2 to offer Isaac as a burnt offering, Abraham still believed the promises God gave him in Genesis 17; 21:12. Read 22:1-10 very devotionally and write out all the theological, ethical, emotional, relational conflicts Abraham may have endured while ‘clinging' to what God was asking him to do. 5. That this event was a drastic calling on Abraham's life (or anyone's life !) is an understatement. Very unique to him was that he had special revelation, an audible voice from God, a specific personal (Abrahamic) promise from God. What we as NT believers share in common with Abraham is that we too have received ‘promises'. Write out 3 OT or NT promises that are always applicable, to every generation, and for all believers. 6. There indeed is a principle in Genesis 22:12-14 to depend upon God's provision. Is this principle any less reliable when comparing the numerous biblical stories about those who obviously depended upon God's care in their circumstances but were faced with events that ‘turned south' and in some cases resulted in death? e.g. Jeremiah, David, Stephen, Jesus, Paul. Explain your answer 7. Write out your own 3 lessons from this story. What issues in your family require you now to ‘let go' and trust God to take care of what you can not? Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:19:26 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14&article_id=5 An Elder at Family Bible Church serves as an overseer of the Church, its staff, its members and regular attenders; contributing to the spiritual health of the congregation by providing pastoral care, spiritual direction, discipline, and a model for life and ministry. Contact an Elder Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:24:10 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=4 Senior PastorDavid McGrath (contact ) Worship PastorTony Yingst (contact ) Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:23:05 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=1 At Family Bible Church our worship services include Christian music and singing, live dramas and practical video vignettes, which are just another part of what makes our church a special place! Our services reflect our belief that all areas of worship should nurture our affections for God and a passion for His glory that are expressed personally and corporately in our obedient, and adoring walk and response to Him. Our pastor presents basic biblical truths in a way that's relevant to today and that encourages you to develop a closer relationship with Jesus Christ." Service Time: Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Click the Proposed Statement of Faith to review. theWEEKLY Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:21:06 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=63 Family Bible Church is a host site for Angel Food. This wonderful "Food Ministry With a Servant's Heart" is an excellent opportunity to save money on your monthly grocery bills. Distribution dates and times can be viewed at our "Angel Food" page or click here. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:35:28 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=49 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=49&article_id=191 Doctrine: What does the Bible say about the Bible?RevelationInspirationIlluminationInterpretationCanonizationPreservation STATEMENT The Bible, consisting of the 39 books of the Old testament and the 27 books of the New Testament, is a complete and divine revelation. It is verbally and plenary inspired by the Holy Spirit without error in the original autographs and it is the authoritative rule for faith and practice. REVELATION In its most literal sense revelation means to reveal or uncover that which was previously unknown. However, when we speak of divine revelation we are speaking of God disclosing to man that which previously was unknown concerning God's person, purpose, and works. The Bible gives witness to two kinds of revelation; general and special. General revelation is found in nature and history, addressing the need of man to know God, and is available to all through the senses and the conscience. Through general revelation we can know certain attributes of God such as his power, glory, divinity, and benevolence. However, general revelation is limited in that although it is enough to leave man without excuse, it is insufficient to provide salvation. It is strictly intended to incite man to search for a more complete revelation. Also, it is obscured by the presence of evil in the world. General revelation is seen in nature, in history, and in the conscience of man. Psalm 8:1-3, 19:1, Romans 1:19, 13:1 By special revelation, we mean the acts of God that make known his self or His truth at a specific time to a specific people. However by giving this revelation at a specific time and to a specific people it is not necessarily limited to, or intended for, that time and that people. Special revelation is given in a variety of ways: in the form of miracles and prophecy, in the person of Jesus Christ, in the scriptures, and in personal experience. Exodus 2:4-5, I Kings 18:24, John 5:36, 20:30, Isaiah 43:28-45:7 cf. Ezra 1:1-4, Hebrews 1:1-3, Genesis 6:13, 7:1, 9:1 Miracles are unusual events accomplishing useful works, revealing the existence, power, presence, and concern of God, and are not a product of so called natural laws. Miracles fall under two different categories: In the first category, the laws of nature are intensified. ie. flood, some of the plagues, Samson's strength, etc. In the second category, the laws of nature are excluded. ie. Jesus' resurrection, water from a rock, multiplying loaves, water into wine etc. Miracles still happen today and are seen in answered prayer, personal experience, and regeneration. Prophecy is the giving forth of information resulting from a direct communication from God. The kinds of prophecy fall under two divisions; predictive and didactic. Predictive prophecy is a communication from God, spoken by a prophet revealing acts or events that will take place in the future. This usually did not contain sufficient information to be saved. Didactic prophecy is a communication from God spoken by a prophet, revealing instructions or teachings of God. This may contain sufficient information to save. The life of Jesus gives a threefold revelation from God. His life reveals God's existence, His nature, and His will. Through His life and teaching Jesus not only revealed enough to save if believed, He also revealed enough to condemn if rejected. The scriptures are an embodiment of all other kinds of revelation in that it records the knowledge of God and His dealings with mankind, including history, nature, miracles, prophecy, and personal experiences. Personal experience as a type of special revelation includes hearing audible voices like Samuel and John, having dreams, like Joseph and Solomon, having visions, like Daniel and Paul, and being spoken to by angels, like Joseph and Mary. PROOFS FOR A DIVINE REVELATION: There are substantial reasons to believe that we do indeed have a revelation from God. LOGICAL EVIDENCE It is possible. The power of God displayed in nature would indicate that if He desired to reveal himself, He could. It is probable. If God made man in His image, and typically the creation reflects the creator, and man by nature communicates, God would probably do so as well. It is necessary. Because man's knowledge is finite, and his sinfulness is evident, for man to know God, God must reveal Himself. CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE. It is attested to by its' unity. The Bible was written by over 40 different authors from different walks of life (kings, shepherds, tax collectors, fisherman etc.) compiled over a period of 1500 years on three different continents covering a variety of controversial subjects such as God, man, sin, salvation, and the future, yet it is progressive and consistent, pointing to the Lord Jesus and clearly revealing the way of salvation. It is attested by its' indestructability. The Bible is the most scrutinized and persecuted book in the history of man, yet the greater the efforts to destroy it, the more widely circulated it has become. It is attested by its' influence. The Bible has affected mankind in a way that no other piece of literature ever has. It has led to the highest results in all walks of life including, art, music, literature, architecture, as well as law and government. And it alone has changed the lives of individuals in such a way that no other book ever could. It is attested by its' prophecy. Approximately 20% of the Bible is predictive prophecy and much has already been fulfilled, including over 300 prophecies concerning the life ministry and death of Jesus. It is attested by its' scientific and historical accuracy. Although the Bible is not a science and history book, whenever it speaks concerning science or history it has found to be accurate. It is attested by its' claims. The Bible not only claims to be the Word of God, it claims to be the infallible Word of God. And if it can be trusted when it speaks on other topics it can be trusted concerning what it says about itself. Exodus 17:14, 1 Corinthians 14:37 INSPIRATION The process of recording divine revelation is called Inspiration. Inspiration is the work of the Holy Spirit in guiding human authors to record through their personalities, God's revelation without error in the words of the original manuscripts. 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 3:16, Acts 1:16, Hebrews 10:15-17, Luke 24:27,44, 2 Peter 3:15 Inspiration is verbal, meaning that the very words are inspired by God. Matthew 5:18, Luke 16:17 Inspiration is also plenary, indicating that all of scripture is inspired not just parts of scripture. John 10:35, 2 Timothy 3:16 Inspiration is valuable for two reasons. First, inspiration insures us that the scriptures are inerrant, meaning that they are without errors or mistakes. Second, inspiration guarantees us that the scriptures are infallible, or reliable and can be trusted fully. Psalm 19:7 ILLUMINATION Illumination is that work of the Holy Spirit whereby he enlightens the mind of the believer to understand the scriptures. Illumination is necessary because of the darkened understanding caused by sin. John 16:13, Ephesians 4:17-19 Because of Illumination, any believer, by depending on the Holy Spirit and using the proper rules of interpretation, can study the scriptures for his own growth and edification, and lead others to salvation in Christ. INTERPRETATION Scripture is not written to us, but it is written for us, that we might learn what God has revealed about himself and how he has dealt with man in the past. (1 Corinthians 10:11) God's Word has but one interpretation (2 Peter 1:20), yet in that one interpretation, there are many applications. To appreciate and apply all that has been recorded, we must have a proper method of interpreting God's word. If we are to understand the scriptures, we must understand them grammatically, contextually, and historically. We must interpret the scriptures grammatically. Grammar has to do with the relationship between words. To understand the Bible's meaning we must properly understand the relationship between the words. We must interpret the Bible literally unless the context suggests otherwise. In other words, is our interpretation sensible? If the plain sense makes good sense, seek no other sense. We must also interpret the scriptures contextually, to make sure that our interpretation is the same interpretation that the author had in mind when recording God's message. We must ask ourselves if our interpretation fits in with what has been said beforehand, and what is said afterward. As has been rightly said, "a text without a context is a pretext". Our interpretation of scripture should also be done historically. Because God has revealed himself progressively, at different times some people knew more about God than others. Therefore, we must interpret their actions in light of their knowledge of God, and the culture in which they lived. CANONIZATION Canon literally means a rule, a measuring stick or an instrument used to make a straight line. However in reference to the Bible, F.F. Bruce says "the canon of Scripture is the list of books that belong to theHoly Scriptures and that are reckoned as supremely authoritative for belief and practice." As we look at the Old and New Testament canon, there are two things which must be pointed out; first, the authority of scriptures lies in the writings because of their inspiration, and second, the church does not determine what books are authoritative, they only recognize their authority. The Old Testament The Old Testament's authority is recognized throughout the old Testament. Joshua 8:31,23:6, I Kings 2:3, II Kings 14:6, Ezra 7:6, Malachi 4:4 The Old Testament's authority is recognized by Jesus. Luke 24:44, Matthew 23:35 The Old Testament canon was recognized by Josephus in the 1st century B.C. where he lists all the books in the Old Testament. The Old Testament was confirmed at the council of Jamnia in A.D. 90 The New Testament. The test for Canonicity Is there evidence of Inspiration? Was it written by an Apostle or an associate? Is it genuine? (in agreement with all other scripture) Does it have the testimony and acceptance of the early church? The testimony of the Apostles Paul quotes Luke 10:7 as scripture I Timothy 5:18 Peter accepts the writings of Paul as scripture 2 Peter 3:16 The test of the Church councils In 397 A.D. The council of Carthage affirmed the New Testament canon to be the 27 books of the New Testament we have today. The early Church was in the best position to tell. The closing of the Canon Theological reason. We would expect that since God is perfect, He would give us as complete a revelation as we needed, and He intended. Logical reason. The early Church was in the best position to tell and they judged it complete in 397 A.D. PRESERVATION Preservation is the activity of God in which he keeps His recorded word accurate. Scriptural evidence. "The word of our God stands for ever." Isaiah 40:8 "Forever O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven" Psalm 119:89 "until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the law..." Matthew 5:18 "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away." Mark 13:31 Textual evidence The dead sea scrolls prove the reliability of the Old Testament. Over 5000 manuscripts testify to the reliability of the New Testament with only one word in thousand being in question, and nowhere would the difference mean a change in any major doctrine. Translations To assure the purity of God's word when translated from the manuscripts into English, only those translations that bear the following characteristics should be relied upon. 1. Translated by a group of Scholars. 2. Translated by people committed to the innerancy of the Bible. 3. Translated literally, and accurately from the original language.4. Translated with clarity of communication and understandable in modern idio Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:58:10 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42&article_id=133 Family Bible Church's Prayer Ministry's mission is "to encourage and equip the people of FBC to pray biblically, faithfully, individually and corporately that we may know God intimately and glorify Him as He empowers us for daily life and ministry." James 5:16 exhorts us: "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." Wed, 7 Nov 2007 17:23:49 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=21 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=21&article_id=14 Family Bible Church's Women's Ministry is working to connect the women of FBC with each other and with others in the community. Through the expectation and desire to draw women to growth in Christ The Women's Ministry promotes:Bible studies with other women. Promoting events such as conferences, teas, Ladies' Nights Out, and retreats.The use of each women's individual gifts and passions within the body and for outreach. Tuesday Mornings: Bible Study Tuesday Evenings: Bible Study Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:58:55 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=6 To access a specific ministry page please click on the red underlined name of the ministry. To contact the chair, coordinator or director of a specific ministry please click on the black underlined contact information. Administrative Leadership Team - Contact ALT ChairAdult Ministries Commission - Contact AMC Chair Men's Ministry - Contact Men's Ministry Director Prayer Ministry - Contract Prayer Ministry CoordinatorSmall Groups - Contact AMC ChairWelcome Ministry - Contact Welcome Ministry DirectorWomen's Ministry - Contact Women's Ministry Director Children and Youth Commission - Contact CYC Chair Construction Zone - Contact CZ Coordinator Early Childhood Ministries - Contact ECM Coordinator Wee Worship - Contact Wee Worship Coordinator Outreach Ministries Commission - Contact OMC Chair Benevolence Ministry - Please call the office Angel Food - Contact Angel Food Coordinator - About Angel Food Ministries Librarian - Contact our Librarian Worship Commission - Contact Worship Commission Chair Christian Drama Ministry - Contact CDM Coordinator Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:48:58 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=21 Family Bible Church's Children and Youth Commission is in charge of:Early Childhood MinistriesTLC Nursery (ages 0-24 months)BiG Kid's (ages 2-4)Construction Zone (ages 5-5th grade)High Voltage (Junior and Senior High) It is the goal of the Children and Youth Commission to increase opportunities for children to hear from God's Word and apply that to their daily living. Mentors in the commission strive to nurture our children to grow in their faith and understanding of who God is and the role He plays in our lives. Our children are also encouraged to serve one another and the community. In essence the Children and Youth Commission encourages and enables our children, to become involved in other children's lives so that they too will know Christ personally, follow Him completely, and make Him known broadly. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:25:16 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17&article_id=9 Need Free Bible software? The New English Translation NET with over 62,000 notes e-sword a complete Bible study program. Have a Bible Question? Ask the Bible Answer Man Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:34:57 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=3 What we stand for At Family Bible Church, we hold firmly to certain guiding principles (or core values), regardless of how popular they may or may not be in the wider community. We value devotion to Jesus Christ, the One who provides us with:a means for wholeness and forgivenessa model for caring and livinga mandate for growth and maturityand a method for reconciliation and cooperation. We value accurate Bible preaching and teaching that is personally applied. We value participation in wholehearted worship of God. We value prayer as an essential means for connecting with God and experiencing his power. We value penetrating our doomed culture over preserving traditional methodologies. We value the multiplication of fruit-bearing disciples through the propagation of small groups and other disciple making churches. We value connecting with lost people as an intentional part of our lifestyle, our strategic programs, and our worldwide missions efforts. We value loving relationships where our people are mobilized for decentralized ministry through training and accountability according to their giftedness and passion. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:23:43 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=2 Welcome to Family Bible Church of Portage, Indiana. We are a casual and contemporary church committed to becoming Involved with People so that they will:Know Christ personally,Follow Him completely, andMake Him known broadly. I love it when people ask me, "Where is your church?" You see, we currently meet in the Portage High School West Auditorium. An even better question is, "When are you going to get a real church?" Of course, I know exactly what they mean. But sometimes I'm just ornery enough to use their question as an opportunity to teach them that:...the church is not a building... So I'll say to them, "We already have a church. Our church is everywhere. It's in the steel mills. It's in the schools. We meet at the high school, but our church is all over. It's in downtown Chicago, the stores and neighborhoods in and around the Portage community." Because that's where our people are. Then I tell them, our church is made up of people. ...people are the most important part of a church anyway... Then the light bulb comes on, "You're right. You've got something there." And they are right. We have something very special here - Family Bible Church is a great group of people dedicated to a common purpose and working hard toward the same objective. Those who call FBC their church home do not come to visit a building or to subscribe to a program. They come to take their place in a community of like-minded believers in Jesus Christ united to share the message of His grace with as many people as possible. "As you browse our website, I hope you will be encouraged to stop in and pay us a visit and perhaps become a part of Family Bible Church." Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:18:20 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=24 Family Bible Church is is a member of the Evangelical Free Church of America. EFCA Doctrine Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:17:26 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27&article_id=36 Family Bible Church's Christian Drama Ministry offers an opportunity: "To worship God by presenting life themes through the prism of God's Word, using drama, dramatic reading, and interpretive movement." Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:12:15 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=26 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=26&article_id=34 The Worship Commission is comprised of individuals that are seeking to nurture the body's affections for God and passion for His glory that are expressed personally and corporately in our obedient, adoring walk and response to Him. Family Bible Church strives to practice "thriving" worship. Join us on Sundays as we lift our hearts and voices to our Audience of One. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:05:14 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=12 Outreach Ministries Commission Mission Statement: "To provide opportunities for our people to grow in their vision and commitment to make Jesus Christ known locally and throughout the world."Outreach Minisitries offers:Benevolence Ministry - offering short term financial assistance to those in our community with financial needs - by working with First Contact, Portage Township Trustee, Portage Food Pantry.Consistent financial cotnributions to the support of eight missionaries - local and worldwide. Short Term Mission opportunities.Family Bible Church members and attendees training and resources to accomplish the Family Bible Church Mission of becoming involved with people so they will know Christ personally, follow Him completely and make Him known broadly. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:38:16 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41&article_id=134 It is the belief of Family Bible Church that community happens most effectively outside the walls of the auditorium on Sunday mornings, thus the creation of small groups. The benefits of a small group include; fellowship, Bible study, and the sharing of one another's joys, concerns, and burdens. We currently have a number of small groups meeting in individual homes on a regular weekly basis. Contact the Adult Ministries Chair for more information about a small group near you. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:16:07 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=22 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=22&article_id=20 MiGs - Men in God's Service Family Bible Church's Men's Ministry is working to connect the men of FBC with each other and with others in our community. The Men's Ministry promotes:Small group studies with other men.Events such as conferences and retreats.The monthly Men's Breakfast. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:12:27 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40&article_id=131 The Adult Ministries Commission's Mission Statement is: "To offer adults opportunities to know Christ personally, follow Him completely, and make Him known broadly." The ministries that fall under the direction of Adult Minisitries Commission areMen's MinistryWomen's MinistrySmall Group MinistryWelcome MinistryPrayer MinistrySecond Hour Classes Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:01:24 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=43 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=43&article_id=135 Family Bible Church's Welcome Ministry's goal is to offer genunine Family Bible Church hospitality to all who walk through the doors on any given Sunday morning. The areas that fall under the umbrella of the Welcome Ministry include:Greeters at the Welcome Table or near the entrance to the auditorium.Pertinent information displayed on or around the Welcome Table.Welcome Ministry representation in the Welcome Class. Maintaining/distribution of the sermon cds available after the service. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:56:24 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17&article_id=126 Find out what the Bible says about a subject or topic. Fri, 6 Apr 2007 12:12:22 MST