This Week and Next
Life Group Tomorrow
This week, Life Group will be held on Thursday night at 6:30 pm, at the Weybrights’ home. We will be meeting in the backyard. Please come in through the gate on the right as you face the house.We are excited to see you there!
Pentecost Sunday, May 28th
This upcoming Sunday, we will again be sharing Pentecost Sunday morning with other churches downtown, replacing our usual location for this Sunday only.
The gathering will start at 10:00 am and it will be held outdoors in the same courtyard as last year (29 S Front St). If you would like to sing in the choir, choir rehearsal is tomorrow, Thursday, May 25th, at 7:30 pm (at the GCB location: 29 S Front St).
Summer Kickoff Party
Saturday, June 3rd, you are invited to celebrate the beginning of summer with us from 1:00-3:00 pm! There will be fun games and activities set up in the Weybrights’ backyard for both kids and adults!
Upcoming Events
- May 25th, 6:30 pm Life Group at the Weybrights’
- May 26th, 7:00 pm CHC Youth Night
- May 28th, 10:00 am Multi-church Pentecost Sunday Service Downtown
- June 3rd, 1:00 pm Summer Kickoff Party
- June 4th, 9:00 am In-Person Church Service and Livestream
- June 10th, 4-6 pm Worship Workshop
- June 11th, 9:00 am In-Person Church Service and Livestream
Good to Know
Portland Bible College Courses
The online summer term begins soon. Offered at a lower tuition rate, is this intensive 7-week term a good fit for you?
Courses Available:
Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Bible Research, Romans, Personal Discipline, Passions & Values 2, Doctrine of the Church, and Decision Making.
Important Dates:
Orientation week begins Tuesday, May 30th
7 Week term ends Monday, July 24th
New Give Opportunity
Please consider making an additional monthly donation to our “Give” fund. We would like to raise $500 monthly towards the following work: Jonathan and Kristi Biggers – Assistive Technology Catalyst Project.
Jonathan has been a pastor and an Assistive Technology Professional for more than 15 years. Kristi has been a RN nurse for more than 10 years. They are moving to Guatemala to join Assistive Technology’s Catalyst Project bringing wheelchairs and professional educational, customizing, and medical services to people in need. They will serve by going out to villages and bringing customized chairs to those in need. They will train others to multiply this work. They will provide medical training. They and AT Catalyst work in partnership with hospitals, clinics, and other community programs. Catalyst works in various countries.
Short video from Jonathan and Kristi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Catalyst website: https://www.atcatalyst.org/ more specifics about Jonathan https://www.atcatalyst.org/
His Story / Her Story
Do you have a story of answered prayer or a personal story related to your faith in Jesus? We’re looking for people to share their stories on upcoming Sundays! That’s right, we’re bringing back His/Her Story! Please reach out to Abby if you’d like to share!
Church Facility Reminder
We love that so many families enjoy spending time together at the park after church service on Sundays! Please note that after 11:00 am, the side entrance door to HUMC will be locked. So please try to have children use the restroom before heading to the park after church, that way we do not disrupt HUMC’s service. Thank you for being considerate of our church facility partner!
Pastor’s Weekly
Rebecca and I are excited about this Sundays gathering and how people are responding to God in Baltimore! Something significant is happening. Today I was in a meeting of Jesus-following leaders of non-profits, businesses, BCP Schools, and churches calling on Jesus, discerning the voice of the Holy Spirit, and praying. The Lord is calling us to be intentional about building relationships and to walk in gracious humility. Jesus is at work to seek and save the lost
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