GPBC Blog

By James Bland --

“God Is Good!” is a phrase heard in many elder meetings—especially this time of year. June is the month that the elders work with ministry leaders to finalize budgets for the next fiscal year. I continue to be amazed at how God provides for the ministries at Greater Portland. 

You give so generously of your resources—time, talents, money, and skills to serve Greater Portland and the surrounding communities of southwest Portland. God works through so many of you to provide for our ministries. A couple weeks ago an email was sent out asking for continued support of our Global Partners, and before the week’s end you stepped in to help shore up their budget. 

“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”  2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (ESV)

I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU! Thank you for your constant prayers for the elders and ministry leaders. Thank you for your steadfast faithfulness in the giving of tithes and offerings. Thank you for the continued trust in the elders and ministry leaders to be good stewards in the use of these funds to reach Greater Portland, our community, and around the world with the message of the gospel.

I so look forward to being able to meet in person. Until then, please join us online. This week Wayne Williams teaches as we continue our series in 1 John—Of Love and Victory.