en Involved With People http://www.fbcportage.org © Copyright 2000 - 2010Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54&article_id=243 WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ANGEL FOOD? Answers and Order Form - in a quick click. Go to the Menu page or link to our on-line ordering. Family Bible Church Angel Food Information Line: 219-841-9864 Church Line: 219-763-3015 To order on line, get recipies and see more information about Angel Food Ministries, go to their website at angelfoodministries.com. Family Bible Church meets at Portage High School in the West Auditorium. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 am; Bible Studies for all ages at 11am; Our service is casual and refreshing. Check us out for yourself! Wed, 1 Sep 2010 07:05:14 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=244 SEPTEMBER DISTRIBUTION DATE: Saturday, September 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Family Bible Church office, 3190 Lancer Street, Suite A, Portage, IN 46368 - (219) 763-7413SEPTEMBER ORDERS MUST BE IN BY SEPTPEMBER 17, 2010 BEFORE 10:30 A.M. Current Angel Food Menu/Order Form - Link to Menu or use our new ordering on-line capabilities. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions and Order Form.Family Bible Church meets at Portage High School in the West Auditorium. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 am; Bible Studies for all ages at 11am; Our service is casual and refreshing. Check us out for yourself! Wed, 1 Sep 2010 07:04:27 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 Ministries. 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 as well as answers to questions you may have can be viewed on our Angel Food pages: Angel Food Menu and Angel Food Questions and Order Form. Use our on-line ordering capabilities. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 07:03:48 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=261 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:27:07 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=265 hit counter Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:49:43 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=248 As of Sunday, August 8, 2010, anyone in the world that has access to the world wide web can listen to the messages we hear every Sunday. Motivated by one of our core values, "we value accurate Bible preaching and teaching that is personally applied", we are making the teaching of our Senior Pastor, David McGrath, available in your home, in your car and at your office. How Can I Hear The Messages? There are two different ways that you can access these messages beyond the cd's that will still be available at our welcome center every Sunday. You can log on to our website at www.fbcportage.org and click on "This Weeks Message" and find an archive of sermons to hear again, hear for the first time or to share with someone else. Another way to access the messages is to click HERE. This link will take you to the Family Bible Church listing on Apple's website. There you will have the option to listen on-line or open the messages on iTunes and subscribe to the podcast for free. If you don't have iTunes, you can download the free music management program HERE. It's just that simple. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:09:14 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 - Contact Prayer Ministry CoordinatorSmall Groups - Contact Small Group DirectorWelcome 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 Librarian - Contact our Librarian Worship Commission - Contact Worship Commission Chair Christian Drama Ministry - Contact CDM Coordinator Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:06:59 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 Aug 2010 11:02:40 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=256 Tony Yingst (contact ) st1:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Tony has been with Family Bible Church since June of 2003. Having been born in Indiana and spent the majority of his life and ministry in central Indiana, he is a native “Hoosier”. He has been married to his wife Nancy for 24 years. They have 2 daughters, Sarah and Sydney. Laughter is a hallmark of their family. Their family enjoys spending time together biking, action/adventure activities, music, drama, movies, and eating out! Tony has a Bachelors degree in Manufacturing from ITT Tech and has earned a Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago. At age 48, he has accumulated 30 years of experience in leading worship. Tony’s passion is to nurture in others a growing love for God and his Glory. He loves to utilize a variety of means and artistic expressions to accomplish this. He plays guitar, sings, and equips our worship and technical teams to lead worship each week. The worship atmosphere created by these teams is warm, engaging, and challenges all to an authentic, Christ-following lifestyle of worship. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:16:50 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=264 Join us on Facebook Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:43:39 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=247 Family Bible Church has been forwarded an Employment Opportunities website list from one of your members. The list is comprised of self-serve websites, local newspaper websites (listing job opportunities), and employment agency websites. If you are looking for employment, this page may be of assistance. Employment Opportunities. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:27:19 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=246 Prayer - Anytime - Anywhere - He is There! We are here to serve you. Feel free to let us know how we can support you and encourage you in your prayer life. Praying biblically, faithfully, individually and corporately so that together we may know and love God more intimately, and glorify Him as He empowers us for daily life and ministry. For more information on Family Bible Church's Prayer Ministry click here. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:27:19 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. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:23:21 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. 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. 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 what a fantastic opportunity to teach them that:...the church is not a building, the Church is PEOPLE and after all, PEOPLE are the most important part of a church anyway... Our church is bigger than any building because the Church is everywhere we are. It's in the steel mills. It's in the schools. It's at the grocery store and on the everywhere else we go. It's in downtown Chicago, the stores and neighborhoods in and around the Portage community. So meeting at the High School makes perfect sense, it's a place that smacks of people and community, and that's what we're all about. "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." Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:46:25 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. Click Here to Find Out What That Means Click Here For Our Doctrinal Statement Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:45:25 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=59 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=59&article_id=263 We worship on Sunday morning at 9:45am at the Portage High School West Auditorium locateda at 6400 U.S. 6, in Portage, IN (Enter in door "G" (G as in God) Click here to see it on Google Maps Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:15:36 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=59 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=59&article_id=262 Our offices are located at 3190 Lancer St., Portage, Indiana Click here for a Google Maps Link Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:04:43 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=58 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=58&article_id=257 What should I expect when I visit for the first time? We know it's not easy visiting a church for the first time. You may be asking yourself questions such as: Am I really welcome? Will I be conspicuous? How do I dress? Will my kids like it? Will they ask me for money? Am I welcome if I am not sure I believe? We want your visit to be a stress free, enjoyable experience, so here is a brief overview of what to expect at Family Bible Church. The Worship Service begins at Sundays at 9:45am in the Portage High School West Auditorium. Where are you located? Family Bible Church meets in the West Auditorium of Portage High School. The Auditorium entrance is entrance "G" for God. The school is located at the corner of U.S. 6 and Airport Rd. in Portage, IN Google Map it HERE What do I wear? When it comes to Church clothes think -"Relaxed Fit" The people at our church dress in a variety of ways. You will see the whole gamut of attire from T-shirts and jeans and other casual wear to people wearing nice dresses and suits. The point is not "what are you wearing?" What matters most is that you've come with a heart open to hearing from God and to connect with His peopleWhere do I park? When you arrive at the High School, park near and enter through entrance "G" (G for God). You will be greeted at the front door by our friendly volunteers who will say hello and direct you inside. If you indicate that you are a visitor, they will answer any questions you might have and help you find your way around. What type of children's and youth ministries to you have? We have a nursery that is safe and comfortable for your child during the service. Just before the Message, children in 1st thru 5th grade are dismissed for "Wee Worship", a program set up to teach the scriptures and connect with the students at their age level.Following the service we offer Bible Classes for all ages. Classes finish at Noon. It is a great time for students to connect with their peers as they learn more about God and his word. What should I expect during the service? When you enter the Auditorium , you will be given a bulletin by one of our ushers, which has information about upcoming events and opportunities at our church. The service is different each week, but will always include a time of worship through singing and prayer. We take an offering, but no one need feel obligated to put money in the plate. We want you to be our guest. People that call Family Bible Church their home give out of gratitude for all that God has blessed us with. After this first part of the service is over, the senior pastor will give a message that is based on the Bible and relevant to daily life. The teaching will last about 35 minutes, and we generally end the service with prayer and sometimes a song. We celebrate communion monthly (often the first Sunday of the month), and if you are a committed Christian, you are welcome to share communion with us. If not, you can sit back and enjoy the music during this time. The music at Family Bible Church is a mix of new and traditional music. The style is informal and the music teams do a great job leading the worship services, and you will enjoy learning new songs and occasionally singing some old favorites. After our worship service concludes around 11:00am, as soon as the service is over, you can stay around for Bible Classes for all ages or pick up your children from their classrooms and then stay around and enjoy some coffee and cookies as you get to know some people. Our senior pastor will be available with others from our Family, staff and community to talk with you, get to know you and answer any questions you may have. We also periodically have newcomer luncheons. If you leave your contact information at The Welcome Center you will receive an invitation to the next newcomer luncheon. Don't hesitate to contact our Church Office, with any questions you might have at 219-763-3015, or by email click here Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:04:27 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 Free Bible Software; e-sword is a complete Bible study program. Excellent Web Resources bible.org is filled with articles, sermons, studies and tools to help you go deeper in your study and understanding of the Scriptures. bible.logos.com is another good one with multiple translations, a powerful search bar and includes a tool for doing word studies Ask the Bible Answer Man those difficult and mind boggling questions you always wondered about. The New English Translation NET with over 62,000 notes Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:17:30 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=259 Online Bible by Logos Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:58:41 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 Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:56:21 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 Pastor- David McGrath (contact ) Dave, has been at Family Bible Church since December 2005 and comes to us from Dallas, Texas. He is married to (and madly in love with) Melany, his wife of 21 years. They have 4 children; Emily Joy (Moody Bible Institute, Spokane, WA), Alexander (Portage High School), Brittany (Portage High School) and Ashley (WillowCreek Middle School). David has earned a Bachelors degree in Pastoral Ministry from the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago and a Masters of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary.Dave is a "people person" and thrives on connecting with others. As great is his love for people it is only shadowed by his love for God and His word. He preaches with great passion with the purpose of making the word of God clear and understandable so that others can understand it, live it out, and love with all their hearts, the Author. His penchant for humor makes his messages always easy to listen to and his style is more like a conversation at the breakfast table than a academic lecture. Get a taste of his teaching HERE! Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:16:32 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=57 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=57&article_id=255 Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. The program began in 1994 with 34 families in Monroe, Georgia (between Atlanta and Athens), and has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of families every month across 44 states. By buying food from first rate suppliers at substantial volume discounts, Angel Food Ministries is able to provide families with approximately $65 worth of quality nutritious food for $30. Angel Food Ministries does not use out-of-date food or inferior products. ABOUT THE FOOD Each month's menu is different and consists of fresh, frozen and packaged food. Angel Food is purchased from the nation’s top food suppliers. Providing quality, nutritious food at significant discounts on a regular basis is one practical way to give people a “hand up” during difficult times. The cost for a box of Angel Food is $30. There is no purchase limit for boxes of Angel Food. There are no applications or qualifications necessary to purchase. VIEW OUR MENU ABOUT THE VALUE Comparison shopping nationwide in various grocery stores has revealed that the average retail value for the same food items would be approximately $65. Generally, one box of Angel Food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. ABOUT SPECIALTY BOXES Each month, Angel Food Ministries also offers “specialty boxes” of steak, chicken, pork or other foods. This bonus program affords participants additional food choices at a great value. There is no purchase limit for specialty boxes or bonus foods. There are no applications or qualifications necessary to purchase. VIEW OUR MENU FOOD STAMP PROGRAM To better help families in need, Angel Food Ministries participates in the Food Stamp Program. This program is designed to help low-income families buy the food they need for good nutrition. Each month, by processing the most offline Food Stamp vouchers in the country, Angel Food is helping feed approximately 100,000 people in the United States. MORE INFORMATION ON FOOD STAMPS PURCHASING ANGEL FOOD There are no restrictions, conditions or forms to fill out to purchase Angel Food. The food relief program is open to one and all. Anyone may purchase an unlimited number of boxes of Angel Food by placing an order with a local Angel Food host site. Click HERE for this months Menu and Order Form Click HERE for Frequently Asked Mon, 9 Aug 2010 14:24:25 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=254 Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:36:20 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 Welcome to the Prayer Ministry of Family Bible Church! Family Bible Church is committed to prayer. Jesus said in Mark 11:17 - "My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations..." Family Bible Church believes in the power of prayer. "Call unto me and I will show you great and mighty things you do not know." - Jeremiah 33:3 "If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray...." II Chronicles 7:14 Family Bible Church prays...for one another...with one another. "...where two or three come together in My name, there am I with them." - Matthew 18:20 We are here to serve you. Feel free to let us know how we can support you and encourage you in your prayer life. Praying biblically, faithfully, individually and corporately so that together we may know and love God more intimately, and glorify Him as He empowers us for daily life and ministry. Mon, 10 May 2010 08:50:58 MST http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www.fbcportage.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=240 Please remember to pray for the team as they travel, work and minister. Keep up with our short term mission team in Guatemala by logging on to their website. Just follow this link: http://www.encounterpoint.net/ 6-25-09 Update on Rick R.: Rick was bitten by some type of yellow fly and developed swelling on parts of both hands. He went to the clinic and received treatment. He decided to take it easy and did not return to the job site yesterday. Please pray that the medicine continues to work and that there will be no long-term effects because of the bite(s). Thank you for praying! 6-24-09 PRAYER REQUEST:Rick R. one of the members of our team believes he was bit by something yesterday and has experienced swelling. He may have to go to a clinic today for treatment. Please pray for Rick's health and for the health and safety of the other team members over the next couple days. They will be returning to the States on Saturday. Thank you. 1ST UPDATE FROM THE TEAM - Via Emily McGrath 6-23-09 Hello from Guatemala! Things have been running fairly smoothly so far on this trip and we've seen God's hand in EVERYTHING! Today was the first day that we spent in the village! We left at 7 A.M. from El Faro and took our hour long boat ride to our destination. The sight we took in was BEAUTIFUL and we were in awe of the majesty of God's creation. When we arrived in the village it was very humbling and quite an adventurous experience. We were greeted by some men from the community and they helped us carry our things to the school and the church. The men headed straight over to the church to work on the roof and the women took over the school. Lee took MANY pictures to show you all of what we did there. Rachel and Dawn assisted the dentists. I tried, but nearly passed out due to the heat (Though I think that the main reason was being a little too close helping a dentist working on people's teeth who hadn't ever seen a dentist!). There were many patients that showed up. The women did a fantastic job and were very helpful to the dentists as they worked. Tomorrow we expect the same of them, working for the glory of Christ. Meanwhile, Az'a, Jayne, Jill, Cheryl, and I entertained the kids. There were over 40 (We lost count)! When we entered the school building with the kids, we crossed paths with a scorpion! The kids directed us away and one of the boys PICKED IT UP and took it outside. It was very exciting! We started off coloring with them and they LOVED that. When we began face painting, the kids were hesitant, but after a few bold children got theirs painted, Az'a and I got the opportunity to paint ALL the kid's faces and hands. They proudly showed them off to their friends. At this point, they had really opened up to us. Cheryl told them a bible story-the story of creation. It was well received and the kids retold it after learning it. We played games with them (Duck, duck, goose and hot potato) and then made some bracelets before they left. We are excited to see them again tomorrow. The guys had a learning/growing experience working side by side with the Guatemalan's. They tore down ant infested walls and worked on the roof in the super humid, hot weather. They did an awesome job and completed half of the roof! Now, here is the news you have all been waiting for. The bathrooms. They were...the most difficult thing we dealt with today. They were very humbling and made us miss our bathrooms at home. We were extremely thankful for what God has blessed us with once we saw the community's bathrooms. Most of us tried to avoid them as much as possible. But now we know better. After our hour long boat ride in the middle of the ocean, waves choppy, water everywhere...we will always be thankful for WHATEVER bathrooms we are given to use. After coming back from the village we had a restful few hours, catching up on sleep and getting re hydrated. Then we ate some VERY good food, provided by El Faro. We pray that we have been a blessing to those we've come in contact with us. We know well now that we are very blessed people. God has been so faithful and loving to us-He is merciful. We miss you all SO much and are excited to return, but also excited for the rest of our time here, to share God's love with the people in Guatemala. It's an awesome experience to be here and to have God work in us in a foreign land and serve His people who could not help themselves. We ask you to continue to pray for us, for strength as we work, that we will not tire so quickly and be able to serve Christ with all our energy. We also pray that the dentists will be given wisdom as they take care of patients and that those who are helping the dentists will not worry, but trust God in all that goes on. Pray that as the men work that they will be united -that they may be filled with love and joy as they work. Also, pray for energy for the women working with the children, that they will be able to keep up with the kids, showing Christ's love for them in the way that we love. Physically, pray that we will stay hydrated so we will not grow weak. Finally, pray that through all that we do, that Christ will be glorified in what we do and that we will continue to do it for HIM is is worthy, not our own pride. We love you all dearly and trust that God is doing beautiful things through you at home. Grace and Peace be with you, Emily McGrath Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:17:09 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=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=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=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=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=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