Westport Baptist Church – Located in Westport, Indiana

Come Be Part Of Our Family... Everyone is Welcome

Loving and learning the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as Our Lord and Savior.
We are handicapped accessible to both the sanctuary and basement levels.

Bible Study

We would also like to invite you to one of our Sunday School classes at 9:30 AM on Sunday mornings prior to morning worship. There are classes for ALL AGES! There are Bible studies for adults on Wednesday nights at Church and on FaceBook. See the calendar or call for more information!

Sermons

We do understand that not everyone can make every week's service. Many have plans or are not feeling well enough to attend. We post the entire service online each week so you can listen to the praise and the Pastor's message from the safety and convenience of your home at your convenience.

Events

We are a very busy fellowship of Christians. We have many different programs and events throughout the year that we would love you to be a part of. There are community service projects, mission outreach, and study and fellowship for all ages. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.

Music

At the Westport Baptist Church we are very proud of our Choir, Orchestra, Praise group and much more! We encourage everyone, both children and adults to participate and worship the Lord. If you play an instrument our Orchestra may be perfect for you. There rae many ways to worship...music is one of them!

Upcoming Events...

Sunday, April 11
9:30 Sunday School – All Ages
10:30 Morning Worship
12:00 Youth Leaders Meeting @Outreach
5:30 – 8:00 Clothes Closet Setup

April 12 & 13
8:30 – 6:00 Donations Accepted @ C.C.

April 14 & April 15
9:00 – 7:00 Clothes Closet Open
6 – 8 p.m. Youth Group @ SBY Camp
6:00 – Orchestra Practice @Church
7:00 Devotions on Zoom

Thursday, April 15
6:00 Mission Trip Meeting @Church

Friday, April 16
9:00 till 12:00 Clothes Closet Open
12:00 to ? Cleanup & Tear Down of C.C.

Saturday, April 17
10:00 Jr. Camp Leaders Meeting @ Camp

Thursday, April 22
6:30 Women’s Bible Study @ Outreach

Friday, April 23 & 24
Ladies Retreat @ SBY Camp (new date)

Wednesday, April 28
7:00 Business Meeting

Ladies Retreat
SBY Camp is hosting a retreat which has been rescheduled for April 23 & 24. This is for any ladies 15 and older. The cost is $65 for overnight or $55 for one day only. Guest speaker will be author, Stephanie Stenger Jones. There will be fellowship, worship and more. For more information contact Sally Mortenson at 812-621-0004. To register, contact camp at 812-591-2515 or sbycamp@gmail.com. If you already paid and are unable to attend the new date, refunds are available through March 27, 2021 by contacting the camp.

Youth Group Meals
We still need help with the youth group meals. There are several openings in April and May. Please check the sign up sheet in the foyer if you can help. These meals are needed on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 in the SBY camp gym. We can also use donations of drinks or disposable plates, napkins, etc. If you have any questions about available dates, please contact Lucy.

Family Clothes Closet
The Clothes Closet is this week. We’ll be needing lots of volunteers to help with this ministry. We will need help setting up, putting out clothes, keeping clothes folded and much more. Any time you can spare will be appreciated. If you would like to donate food for the workers, that would be great too. If you have any questions, please contact Gretchen Armand at 812-767-2362.

Women’s Bible Study
In this 7-session study on the Book of Haggai, learn to walk confidently in your calling, stay motivated despite opposition, and courageously invest your life in God’s purposes, trusting Him for results you may never see in this lifetime. Please be in prayer about joining us for this inspiring Bible study. Hopefully, your schedule will allow you to attend. Email Janet at janetteitsort@comcast.net if you plan to attend or sign-up on the sheet in the foyer. I need the count so I can order books asap. The cost of the book is $15. We will be wearing masks and social distancing. Thanks, Janet.

Newsletter
We need your information about upcoming events for the summer newsletter. Please send your newsletter information to Janet Teitsort at janetteitsort@comcast.net.

*Offering plates are located at the sanctuary entrances. They will not be passed around. Please continue to send your tithes and offerings to PO Box 310, Westport, IN 47283 if you are not attending in person.

**Out of respect for personal privacy, the media team will be diverting the camera from the altar so that people may feel comfortable in coming forward for prayer or dedication during the time of invitation. These private moments will not be shared on social media.

We are trying to improve the process of keeping the prayer concerns up to date. Current names will be removed after six weeks in the bulletin. Please contact Dennis, Lucy or one of the deacons if you need someone added or removed from the list.

Please contact Lucy McCullough with information for the bulletin by Wednesday at Lucymac5820@gmail.com

To schedule an event in the Church Building or the Outreach Building contact Lucy McCullough at 812-591-3721 or Lucymac5820@gmail.com. If you would like the ability to view the church/outreach center calendar, send a request via email.

All information for the church prayer list and the sign in the front lawn should be directed to: Mike Gasper at 812-614-4497 or Mike@bassgasper.com

Rev. Dennis Bickers may be reached via phone at 812-599-5599 or email: dbickers@roadrunner.com.

We have a special email set up for confidential prayer requests. This is open to anyone in our church or community. The email address is prayer@westportbaptistchurch.org and will go directly to Pastor Dennis. If you have any prayer concerns for the bulletin, please send these to Lucy at the email above.

"I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people..."

Ephesians 1:18

"God loves YOU and it is His desire that you be saved. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

John 3:16

"The penalty for our sin is death. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord."

Romans 6:23

"God paid the penalty for your sin through the death of Jesus on the cross. “But God demonstrated His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

Romans 5:8

"If we repent (turn away) from our sins, and confess and trust Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we will be saved from our sins and spend eternity with Him! “For whosoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”