Plan a visit
to Northshore Family!
We want you to help you feel comfortable and ready to plan a visit this week!
If we could meet for a conversation, we would get to know each other by asking questions. I would ask about your faith in Jesus Christ to encourage you on your faith journey. Then, I would help you get to know more about the heart of our church family and invite you to plan a visit this week!
Please browse the conversation links below.
Celebrate our Kingdom Partnership!
Learn what to expect for Sunday Worship
See what we believe
Hear what we value
Current covid precautions
Do you have any other questions?
Let’s Plan a Visit NOW!
KINGDOM PARTNER HOME
Our Kingdom Partnership is the story of two separate churches meeting in one location for God’s glory!
We are grateful for our Kingdom Partnership with Saint Christopher by the Sea Episcopal Church to hold our Sunday morning worship in their facilities. Both churches maintain our identities (Northshore Family is non-denominational). In addition, we share resources that are mutually beneficial to each other and God’s Kingdom!
When you plan a visit, the church meets at 820 Wildcat Drive in Portland, Texas 78374.
WHAT TO EXPECT
FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
10am Sunday worship meets in person at 820 Wildcat Drive in Portland, TX 78374 for about 75 minutes.
You can also connect LIVE online through our Northshore Family FaceBook page for the interactive chat community!
Here are some insights for planning your first visit!
- Before you arrive or log-in online, our teams pray, plan, study, and practice to transform our environments!
- Since we broadcast live, our services start promptly at 10am. Arrive early for more time to connect in community.
- Sunday services are built around a family atmosphere of loving you toward a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- The whole church family begins together for interactive praise and worship music led by Bobby Hon and our ShoreBand!
- Preschool and Children are then dismissed after praise and worship. Ms. Laura and our loving helpers lead kids in a safe, fun, Christ-centered learning environments so that may know and love God and others.
- Pastor Josh McClary opens God’s Word for adults and youth so that the Gospel story may intersect with you faith story!
- Following the message, we move into family groups to discuss and apply the Word. Then we launch out on mission!
What WE BELIEVE
Glad that you are taking time to see what we believe as you plan a visit! Acts 17:11
About God
We believe in one God who exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ is the second member of the Trinity (the Son of God) who became flesh to reveal God to humanity and to become the Savior of those who would trust in Him as Savior and Lord.
About Salvation
We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the sole basis for the forgiveness of sin. Therefore, God freely offers salvation to those who place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin.
About the Scriptures
We believe the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God and that men were moved by the Spirit of God to write the very words of Scripture. We believe the Bible is without error.
About the Church
We believe that the church is the body of Christ, of which Jesus Christ is the head. The members of the church are those who have trusted by faith the finished work of Christ. The purpose of the church is to glorify God by loving him and making him known to the lost world.
About Humanity
We believe that all people were created in the image of God to have fellowship with him but became alienated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, people are incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through their own efforts.
About the Christian Life
We believe all Christians should live for Christ and not for themselves. By obedience to the Word of God and yielding to the Spirit of God, every believer should mature and be conformed to the image of Christ.
What We VALUE
Glad that you are taking time to access our core values as you plan a visit! 1 Thessalonians 5:21
Biblical Authority
God has spoken to us through the Bible and we recognize it as the final authority for our lives.
Are your priorities consistent with Scripture?
Intimacy with God
God desires an intimate relationship with each of us.
Is your relationship with God growing?
Relevant Environments
Every environment should be designed to effectively connect with its target audience.
Are your environments engaging, relevant, and helpful?
Intentional Mentoring
We are responsible to pass along to others the knowledge, skills and opportunities that have been entrusted to us.
Who are you mentoring?
Relational Evangelism
God’s message of forgiveness through Christ is most effectively conveyed within the context of personal relationships.
In whom are you investing?
Authentic Community
Accountability, belonging, care and spiritual growth happen best with relationally-connected believers.
Are you in a small group?
Strategic Service
Our spiritual gifts have maximum impact when exercised in support of our strategy.
Where are you serving?
CURRENT COVID PRECAUTIONS
WORSHIP SERVICE SETUP
- Appropriate cleaning of high use areas within the church will be done before and after each service.
- Please help by washing your hands often and bringing/using hand sanitizer.
- Children and Preschool – Babies will be with the family until dismissed at the end of congregational singing.
- All service materials can be electronically accessible primarily through the free YouVersion Bible app or our website hub.
- Giving: There will be one in-person offering plate stationed for gifts. Most of our giving is done through our online giving portal access through our website hub and choose the GIVE tab!
- We are responsible for all of our own custodial setup and sanitation, so we must work together to make and keep a safe and secure environment for all the family.
ONLINE COMMUNITY OPTION
- Those who are not in the area, symptomatic, or have underlying health issues can attend online.
SEE YOU SUNDAY!
Thank you for taking a moment to plan a visit to Northshore Family!
We look forward to getting to know you more!
A personal guide will reach out to you soon!