Emphasis matters. We know this to be true in common rhetoric and speech. Emphasising the right syllables in a given word makes all the difference in being able to say it correctly. When we think about our children and the church traditions that we practise involving children we want to ensure that we have placed the emphasis in the right location.

On Sunday, September 8th we held our fall launch for 2024. It was a celebratory time for us as a church to come together in worship, witness baptism, and enjoy a food truck fun and bouncy house festivities after the gathering. We had over 230 people in attendance with many of them attending Port City for the first time. We are so thankful to the Lord for all that he is doing as we continue to pray for more.

Take courage today, Christian. Our God still saves. The Gospel is still good news—regardless of what is going on around us—which is why Port City Church exists; to help others encounter Jesus and follow in His way.  We have seen the Lord do incredible things in the lives of people through the Good News of Jesus Christ. 

Throughout World War II, the streets and shops of the Western allied nations were littered with recruitment posters. Slogans such as “Uncle Sam needs you” and the famous British poster, which read “keep calm and carry on” are now iconic images in modern history. Each of these posters with its unique wording was selected carefully for one purpose and one purpose only: to call people to action.

This past Sunday we talked about the importance of waiting in our journey with Jesus (you can watch the sermon here).  We looked at Psalm 27 where David writes, “ Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (v.14).