The first week of our quest to see what God is doing in the City of Portland started at Greater Portland Bible Church (pdxchurch.org). Driving across town from Gresham could be a challenge on some mornings - although arriving at the 11 o'clock service was nice. We found traffic light and only wrestled mildly with our inability to arrive early to set up for worship team rehearsal!
We were warmly greeted at the door and found the area outside of the primary gathering area was spacious yet cozy with warm colors and furnishings. Randy and I poked around a little bit before recognizing a friendly face. We were introduced to a nice couple who offered to sit with us. We're pretty comfortable in most settings but I can see where offering to tag on with someone for the morning would be a nice thing for some. We all want to feel connected, after all.
We learned that the worship guy is relatively new and this was acoustic week. We really liked the warmth and sincerity of the team that lead. We worshipped. It's so great to have that offering when visiting.
The pastor (Todd Morrison) spoke out of Acts 2 - Defining Moments. We really appreciated being led to consider the early church - the people, the mystery and miracles - the transformation that occurred among them. We both took note that although things were happening within the church there were reminders beyond ... accounts of telling, action, change. The church had a great reputation. It sure seems Morrison has a desire for Greater Portland to have the same as he spoke of "looking for awe and wonder in and around us."
So - in way of summary: Greater Portland seems to be a church that wants to impact and build up people for Christ - in their church ... but also beyond it. We heard that desire GPBC and we'll be praying for you!
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