Church By The Bay in Portarlington, Victoria | Church

Church By The Bay

Locality: Portarlington, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5259 3378

Address: 22 Waterview Close 3223 Portarlington, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.churchbythebay.com/

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25.01.2022 Good evening family My apologies for being absent the last couple of days. As you find a nice quiet spot to put your feet up, have a cuppa and rest....rest....rest in his presence. As you enter into His presence, thank Him for the day thats finished and the day ahead. Also thank Him for the Holy Spirit who is our comforter during this time of need. ... Bless you all church Xx

24.01.2022 Evening church My apologies for being absent the last couple of days, been crazy busy visiting family and working As you come into His presence, thank Him for our small group leaders, they are all doing such a wonderful job during these challenging times. Their gifting and hearts are really shining through. ... Bless you all family Xx

24.01.2022 Don't forget, church is at 11am down in the Port Pier Park. Pack a chair and some lunch to enjoy in the company of your church family after the service. Steve I will be leading us in worship (with some great Christmas themed songs), and Pastor David Rock will bring us a word. Look forward to seeing many of you there.... Fiona See more

24.01.2022 Evening family I hope you've had the opportunity to enjoy today's summer thunderstorms. Lets pray. Pray that He would achieve His good purposes according to His good plan... Xx

24.01.2022 Please check out our latest e-news for information on our upcoming church gatherings. Especially for this Sunday's 11am gatherings...bookings essential. Link to book is https://forms.gle/jsTHu2Jwa7jFZhu37 https://mailchi.mp//e-news-sailing-upcoming-church-gatheri

24.01.2022 This Sunday our Bunches are gathering at St Leonards, Clifton Springs and Portarlinton Pier Park. We’ll do our live stream service at 9.30am and then meet in our Bunches at 11am. If you you’re not in one of our cluster small groups and would like to go along to a Bunch gathering please register at churchbythebay.com and click on the 11am gatherings.

24.01.2022 Evening family My apologies for not posting a prayer point yesterday, it was quite an emotional day. As we cone together in His presence, lets pray for discernment., discernment for Gofs will to be revealed as we seek Him about the future and what Church without walls looks like. ... Bless you all Xx

22.01.2022 The latest e-news has just been sent. You will find links for our partnership form and 24 hours of prayer happening next weekend. If you arent on the mailing list and would like to be please email me at [email protected] Fiona... https://mailchi.mp/888cbd88d99f/ei5y1mxkjs

22.01.2022 Dear church, the results are in for our AGM yesterday. All of our ministry leaders, David Faragher as elder and the motion for the media upgrade, were passed with an overwhelming yes through our overnight, online voting. Thanks for all those that were able to attend our AGM online. It was good to pause together, reflect, and be appreciative of our diverse body of people and how God’s used each of us in different ways through this unusual year. ... Dont forget, this Sunday we’ve got our 11am bunch meetings in Portarlington, Clifton Springs and St Leonards. Our cluster small groups will be going back to the same places we went to 2 weeks ago, but this time the Portarlington bunch, made up of Rock’s Catherine/Candice’s, Faraghers and Dave's mens cluster groups will meet at Port Pier Park and the Clifton Springs bunch group made up of Steve, Fiona’s and Wood Burgess’ cluster groups will meet at the Jetty Rd Park. St Leonards bunch, made up of Anchored youth, Mikes and Denis’ cluster groups will remain at St Pauls church. if you're not in a group but would like to come, we'd love to see you! blessings, Dave

22.01.2022 Evening family Well, what a glorious day God blessed us with today, i hope you all, wherever you are, got to enjoy it out in Gods beautiful creation. Just before you go to bed, join me in prayer. As you cone into His presence, lets pray for those in iso, those who suffer from anxiety and those who have poor mental health. Pray that thry would turn to Him who brings peace and comfort each day. ... In Him Xx

21.01.2022 Click here to view our latest e-news. It includes all the information about our Christmas Day service and what will be happening when we start meeting back together in 2021. Fiona https://mailchi.mp/1e682c79e6d4/christmas-day-and-beyond

21.01.2022 24 hours of prayer for December kicks off on Friday night at 8pm. Please click the link to sign up to an hour of prayer. There is so much to be praying for at this time of year. But we would specifically like to lift up our local school holiday missions in prayer. The families and children at the caravan park being reached by SUFM, and the youth being reached out to in Ocean Grove and Portarlington by the "Blue Moose" team from Youth Dimension. https://forms.gle/fozHBETkBthcizSk6

20.01.2022 24 hours of prayer starts tomorrow at 8pm. Sign up by clicking the link below. All are welcome to join in our time of prayer. https://forms.gle/JwDvoKyCCogcXGG59

20.01.2022 Good evening church Hope youve had a wonderful day. As you head off to bed, take some time to be still is Gods presence. As you enter into His presence, join with me as we lift up our elderly, those over 70 and those with pre existing medical conditions in prayer. Pray for peace, for comfort and for a love so deep that washes over them each day. ... Bless you church Naomi xx

19.01.2022 Good evening family Hope your day has been less eventful than mine. What a beautuful watm sunny spring day God sent us. As the wind swirls outside, and your eyes grow heavy, spend a few moments in His presence to gain your strength for the next day, you wont regret it. As you enter into His presence, join me as we pray together for parents of children who are doing online school, preschool workers and childcare workers. Pray for their day ahead and that they too would gain... a new strength and a fresh new perspective from our Heavenly Father. Bless you all family Xx

19.01.2022 Sorry, internet dropped out, but we are up and running again. Here's the link. https://youtu.be/CdnF61ZgFV4

19.01.2022 Good evening family As you begin to wind down for the day, join me as we enter into His presence. As you come into His presence, pray that a great many hearts would turn in humility abd repentance towards Him. God bless ... Xx

19.01.2022 Evening family I pray youve all had a wonderful day in the sun Take a few moments to find a nice warm quiet place to sit... come, come into His presence. Lets join together in prayer as we lift The Boltons up in prayer as they face 3 weeks of full lockdown, starting this Friday, in Israel. Pray that thdy eoukd continue to seek Him daily in everything they do, pray that the lockdown would work in driving case numbers down. ... In Christ Xx

19.01.2022 Good evening family What a day God blessed us with. nice warm sunshine with the hint of spring in the air, someone could possibly resist. Thankyou God As you sit abd reflect on your day with Him, thank Him and pray for our beautiful aged care workers, those in aged care and the aged care facilities in your area and the wider community. Pray that God would continue to protect these workers, places and residence, against this virus, pray for their families also. ... Have a wonderful and blessed night Xx

19.01.2022 We’ve got a wonderful announcement! Check out the video. And don’t forget this Sunday December 20th at 11am we’re meeting at Port Pier park. Bring some lunch and let’s enjoy worshipping God, seeing each other and giving thanks for his guidance through these last 9 months since last we met.

18.01.2022 Check out our latest e-news to read about our upcoming church services - this Sunday in the park and Christmas morning at the church building. https://mailchi.mp//services-christmas-day-church-this-sun

18.01.2022 Good Morning Church, Join us this morning at 9.30am for our Sunday Service. Pastor David Rock will be welcoming us, Steve B on worship, and Caroline leading us in communion. Tim King will be bringing us the message on Pride to wrap up our sermon series on the 7 deadly sins. ... https://youtu.be/3GsD76M8FS0 May you all have a blessed morning. Fiona

18.01.2022 Morning Church, We have our 24hours of prayer kicking off tonight at 8pm. We still have 8 time slots to go til we have all 24 hours covered in prayer. Can you dedicate an hour out of your weekend to commit to uniting in prayer? https://forms.gle/5w9D2cAJeu1iUqkE9... Fiona

17.01.2022 Evening church Hope you all had a wonderful day while the warm sunshine lasted. As send begin to settle down for the night, take the kids off to the shower or bed, curl up with a good book or think about eating tea, join me in prayer as we pray for our nation. As we enter into His presence, just breathe, in....out, as you settle and clear your mind and focus on God, pray for our national and state leaders, pray also for our chief health abd medical officer. Pray that they wou...ld turn and be lead by God in the daily decisions they face during these challenging days. Love and miss you all xx

17.01.2022 check out the link to Sunday's service after our internet dropped out

16.01.2022 Good Morning Church Join us this morning at 9.30am to hear from Pastor David Rock preaching on 3 hopes in suffering - responding to COVID, the signs and the suffering. There will be a time of prayer at 2pm today where all the churches from Victoria are uniting in a time of prayer for our state and COVID. ... So join us here at 9.30am https://youtu.be/fVuwiCFRV-U And here at 2pm for a time of prayer https://www.buv.com.au/baptistonmission/prayer-and-praise Fiona

15.01.2022 Good Morning Church, Join us this morning as Jenny welcomes us and share a couple of announcements. Pastor David Rock will bring us the message on Acts 4:23-36, Letting Heaven shake us in our fear. Don't forget we have our 11am Bunch gatherings in various locations in Portarlington, Clifton Springs and St Leonards. We will be sharing in fellowship, communion and worship at these locations. Dont forget to bring a chair and your communion elements. If you aren't in a small gro...up/cluster and would like to attend please send me a message and we will find a spot for you. All are welcome. Would love to see you there. Fiona https://youtu.be/SSEmQ3JJCgc

14.01.2022 Morning Church, Join us at 9.30am for our live streamed service. Jules will welcome us and lead us in worship. David F will lead us in communion, and Pastor David Rock will continue our series on Acts, looking at Acts 3:1-10. May you all have a blessed morning. ... Fiona https://youtu.be/QQfsM6pjfbM

13.01.2022 Evening family What a weekend its been. It was nice to see some warm sunshine today. Come, find a nice warm spot to sit for a moment and come into His presence. As you enter into this time of worship and prayer, join me in praying that we will see the opportunities that God is giving us to bring His love and presence wherever we are, wherever we go... Bless you beautiful people of God Xx

13.01.2022 Evening church As the rain drops fall delicately on the earth below...come...spend time with Him. Listen to the rain and the sound of His soothing voice. Let's pray. Thanks Him for the opportunity to gather in small groups, for the 11am gatherings and the time we can meet to take communion tother, pray and share in fellowship. ... Bless you church, may you have a blessed time together tomorrow Xx

12.01.2022 Evening family Lets join together in prayer as we pray for our youth and young adults. In Him... Naomi

12.01.2022 Hi, Here is the updated link to todays outdoor service recorded live at the Port Pier Park. The live feed version was a bit jumpy due to internet congestion. Hope to be improved next time :-) Dn't forget to view the info section in YouTube to click on the timestamps to the various sections of the video. https://youtu.be/e5ccoCFhnUo

12.01.2022 Afternoon church family Spring is just around the corner, can you feel the days are getting warmer? As you go about your afternoon routine, come sit with me in prayer. As we enter into His presence, lets lift Jan and Alan up in prayer. Pray that they would be comforted by the Holy Spirit, during these challenging days, as theyre concerned for the health and safety of their children and grandchildren. ... Bless you all Im Him xx

11.01.2022 Evening church Hope youve enjoyer todays beautuful spring rain. The sound of birds singing, rain falling on the roof, children laughing and enjoying the water wonderland..mmm breathe in the smell if that fresh rain. As you settle into bed, take a few momemts to just be in His presence and continue to pray for our state, our leaders, our nation. Pray for Godly descernment as we begin to emerge from this second lockdown.... In Him Naomi

11.01.2022 Evening Church, What a great response to the 24hours of prayer we have already had! We have all hours covered besides 6pm and 7pm on Saturday. And some hours with multiple praying! Can I encourage you to sign up if you havent already. A great way to be united in prayer through the Spirit. ... You dont have to be a "prayer warrior", its for everyone. New Christians and mature Christians. Anyone can come and intentionally spend an hour in the Fathers presence. https://forms.gle/nJ55f1uh5QVAr67t7 Fi

11.01.2022 Evening family Wow, what a great day to kick off the first day of spring . Hope you got to soak in the warm sunshine. Lets jlin together in prayer. As we cone into His presence, pray for thise who are vulnerable, those who are unemployed and those who are grieving. Pray that they would find their refuge in Christ ... Amen Xx

10.01.2022 Afternoon Church What a beautiful day to be outside soaking in the sunshine, listening to the birds singing and just taking in Gods glorious creation. As you find a nice peaceful spot to sit in the garden, in park, on the porch perhaps....just sit and soak in the Son. Lets pray. Pray that we all exercise complete obedience to the plans that God has for us individually and collectively as a church, in everything we do. That we are all intent in listening carefully to His plan...s. In Him Xx

10.01.2022 Good Morning Church, Join us this morning as Julie welcomes us and we hear from Pastor David Rock as he continues our series on Acts 3:11-26. https://youtu.be/bJJyp62iBsk... We will also be meeting at 11am at our various locations for worship, communion and fellowship. Dont forget to bring your communion elements and a chair to sit on, because that ground will be soggy! Praying the weather clears up for us by then Have a blessed morning. Fiona

10.01.2022 We’re back! This Sunday, 9 months since we last meet at Portarlington Pier Park, we’ll be meeting back there as a whole church. At 11am we’ll gather to worship and give thanks. Despite the difficulties of this year we've experienced enormous blessing. We'll have an open mike where anyone can express their gratitude to God. We're also going to pause as we bless our young people, who will be in less than two weeks running summer missions across the Bellarine. ... Bring some lunch, and lets enjoy this time together as we give thanks for God’s provision and goodness to us.

09.01.2022 Evening family How are you all going? As you wind down for the evening, find a nice quiet spot to spend time with Him. As you come into His presence, lets pray for parents who have young children and single parents. This time especially has been quite challenging for them. Juggling work, home teaching, house work all in the same space. For many there are no places to switch off and time to be alone, no child free days. ... Bless you all Xx

08.01.2022 Hey church Its been a while since I posted a prayer point and I'm very sorry for that. I've moved home and sice returning to work its been a bit crazy the last few weeks. I hope and pray you are all well. ... Lets continue to pray together. As the pandemic begins another twist on this windey rd, please join me now in prayer as we lift up now in prayer as case numbers change daily. Pray that few would be positive, that hor spots would be small and that travellers from nsw into any state or territory and not infected and spreading the virus unknowingly. Pray also that strength would be renewed and complacency replaced with diligence and adhering to regulations. Bless you church. Can't wait to see you beaiuful faces on Sunday Xx

08.01.2022 Good Morning Church, Our 9.30am service will be streaming soon. Join us as Holly welcomes us and shares a couple of announcements. Then Leigh will be sharing the word from Acts 2:42-47. https://youtu.be/JlJmkXgpgHU... Don't forget we have our 11am gatherings happening today (11.15 for those meeting in Clifton springs). Please bring something to sit on and your communion elements. We will be sharing in communion and worship in these gatherings. May you all have a blessed Sunday. Fiona

08.01.2022 Good evening family It has been a while since I've posted quite prayer point or thanksgiving post. As the pandemic is a bit quieter at the moment, I have slowed the posts down but we still need to continue to keep praying, during abd after the pandemic has finished. ... Heres tonight's thanks giving point. Ad you come into His presence, spend a little time on quietness....steady, steady yourself and rest. Allow your kind to empty and just dwell in His presence. As you dwell there, thank Him for the time we've had to slow and been able to refocus and assess what is important in our daily lives Bless you church Xx

07.01.2022 Good evening church As you wind down for the day, find a nice warm spot to draw near to Him. As you come into His presence, lets thank God for continually protecting the Bellarine from the virus. Have a blessed evening ... Xc

07.01.2022 Afternoon family What a day its fun, lots of sunshine. Hope you got to enjoy it too As you find a nice quiet spot to sit a pray, join me in prayer. As you vome into His presence, pray for those in your state, nation and local communities who are covid positive and or who are in hospital. Pray that they would know, really know God truely deeply during this time of refining and pray for healing in Jesus name ... Amen Bless you all xx

07.01.2022 Good Evening Church, Check out the latest e-news here. https://mailchi.mp/6f426805fc30/e-news-hearing-god-by-aj... Fiona

07.01.2022 Check out our current e-news from Pastor David Rock. Have a read of what we are being invited to do this Sunday as a church family. https://mailchi.mp/1f146d53587b/e-news-landing-zone

06.01.2022 Went out for a prayer walk with Mike this morning. Its our 24 hours of prayer this Friday/Saturday. Who else can you grab to come and pray with you? Pray is a deep expression of living by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5.17). Or click this link to go straight to the sign up... https://forms.gle/An9YPi4o2MP3usSWA

05.01.2022 Evening family Hope youve had a wonderful day. As you find a nice warm quiet place to sit....and to rest..take a few moments with God. As you come into His presence, pray for protection over our health care workers and teachers. Pray that that eiukd be protected and sustained through out the pandemic. ... In Him Xx

04.01.2022 Come join us this morning for our Sunday service streaming at 9:30. Pastor David will welcome us, and Jo will lead us in some worship. We will also be having communion lead by Josh, so have your communion elements ready. Phillipa is bringing us our 5th message in the seven deadly sins series, Lust. She has provided us a 2 part sermon. The second will be available on our media page. May you all have a blessed morning worshipping. Stay warm and dry! https://youtu.be/UupcCJuSccA

04.01.2022 Can you spare a couple of hours next Friday or Saturday to help us do a general clean up of the outside areas at our church building? We are in need of muscle to move mulch, weed and general garden maintenance. Please contact Jules or Myself (Fiona) to let us know of your availability. Would love to see you there...may hands make light work :)

03.01.2022 Evening family Hope youve had a wonderful weekend so far spending some much needed time with God, family and friends. As you head off to bed, spend time alone time with God. Rest, rest in His presence and His word. Keep praying, never cease praying, esp now as case numbers have slowed across our state, but for parts if our nation they are beginning to rise once again. Keep praying for our nation, our leaders, our neighbours, our brothers and sisters. Keep praying that a vac...cine would be successful against this virus and that God would continue to slow this virus in our nation and in our world. God bless Xx

03.01.2022 This Sunday we have our first larger gatherings at 11am. If you aren't aware of how these gatherings will work, where you need to be or what you need to do/bring, please read the latest e-news. https://mailchi.mp//everything-you-need-to-know-for-this-s Fiona

03.01.2022 Afternoon family Hope youve had a blessed day, full of His blessings, peace and joy. Why dont you join me as we pray for our state and our nation. Pray that we remain calm abd act wisely and with generous love to our neighbours. My prayer is that we would respond out of the love that God has given us as a heart response towards our neighbours.... God bless Naomi xx

03.01.2022 Afternoon family As enjoy the afternoon calmness, find a nice quiet spot to be still. As you vome into Is presence, join me as we pray for those who are in conflict and those financially affected. Bless you and love you all... Xx

02.01.2022 Good morning church, Join us this morning as we have some of our youth lead our service (and some young at heart!). We have Reuben on welcome, and Kya leading communion. And Holly will bring our second last message in the seven deadly sins series on envy. We also have the Illingworths leading us in worship from their home. And Dave interviews a passionate group of ladies about the House of Hope.... Should be a great service! And look out for a special little Fathers Day message Bless you church on this Sunday. Fi https://youtu.be/4a_MWux5GB8

02.01.2022 Afternoon family What a gorgeous afternoon it is aswell. Everything is glowing in the golden hour sunshine, the birds are singing, theres a soft breeze rustling the trees. Mmm, breathe in, breathe out Gods beautifil creation. As you find a nice quiet spot to sit a reflect on thr day and prepare for the day ahead, take a few moments to come into His presence. Join me as we pray together and thank Him for the hears of our beautiful small group leaders. As they continue to lead..., the gifting and hearts of these ones are beginning to emerge. In Him Naomi

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01.01.2022 Good evening church Hope you've had a great start to your weekend Come....come sit with Him. As you find a quiet spot to rest in His presence, join me as we pray. Pray that many would experience Him as their refuge and help. ... God bless Xx

01.01.2022 Evening family Im sorry I didnt post anything yesterday, its been a very challenging time the past 48hrs, I just needed some quiet time to process everything thats happened. As you finish for the day, find a nice warm quiet spot to sit abd be still. As you come into His presence, lift our school teachers, principals and students up in prayer. Pray that thry would know God and know that He is in control during these challenging days. ... Bless you all. Keep praying, never cease. Xx