Seek the prosperity of the city...Jeremiah 29:7
The community of GPBC is a group of imperfect people who have received undeserved and lavish amounts of grace, peace and hope from God. In turn, His love compels us to reach out with compassion and available resources to those in need around us.
This summer, we are stepping beyond the walls of our church to serve, encourage, and build meaningful relationships with people in our community.
Summer of Neighboring includes several opportunities to show the love of Jesus in practical and personal ways. Whether you help build a home, welcome families through a shared meal, participate in a community celebration, or give toward The Pantry, every act of service helps our neighbors feel seen, valued, and loved.
Habitat for Humanity Workday
Wednesday, August 12 | 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
Gooseberry Trails
Join a team from GPBC as we help with framing at the Gooseberry Trails Habitat for Humanity site next to the church. No construction experience is required. We need 10 adult volunteers (or 16- and 17-year-olds with parent permission) who are ready to work together and help create a home for a local family. Join the team HERE!
For more information, contact John Muirhead at
Multnomah Days
Saturday, August 15 | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Multnomah Village
Come enjoy one of our community’s largest summer celebrations and help GPBC be a welcoming presence in Multnomah Village. Stop by the GPBC booth, experience the festival, and spend time with the people who live and work in our neighborhood. Kids and parents are also invited to march with GPBC in the parade from 10:00–11:00 AM.
For more information, contact Sally Bland at
Food Pantry BBQ
Saturday, August 29 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Greater Portland Bible Church
Join us as we prepare and serve dinner for our Food Pantry families and volunteers. This evening gives us an opportunity to offer more than a meal. Together, we can create a warm and welcoming space where people experience genuine care, hospitality, and connection. We need approximately 15 volunteers to help prepare food, serve guests, and support the evening. Join the team HERE!
For more information, contact Sally Bland at
Food Pantry - August Food Drive
Throughout August, we are continuing our quarterly food drive for The Pantry. This month, we are especially collecting canned stews, chili, and other nonperishable foods.
Each donation helps us care for local families and reminds our neighbors that they are not alone. Donations may be dropped off at the church throughout the collection period.
Join Us This Summer
Choose an opportunity, invite someone to join you, and help us share the love of Jesus throughout our community.
Below you will find a list of some of the organizations that members of our church community invest their time and energy along with contact information, if you would like to join them.
If you are a part of GPBC and have an organization that you volunteer with, we’d love to know that and add it to our list. Please email with the name, website, overview and volunteer contact information for the organization.
Wells High School Cleanups
Overview: Twice a year GPBC teams up with parents, teachers, and students for cleanup at Wells High School (Formerly Wilson HS)
Come, help with trimming, raking, edging, and sweeping. Check back for the fall date.
Volunteer Contact: John Muirhead, 503.806.4604.
Habitat For Humanity
http://habitatportlandmetro.org/
Overview: GPBC was so excited when we were able to sell a piece of property at the bottom of the church parking lot to a fantastic organization like Habitat For Humanity. In 2015, Habitat, its volunteers and seven new homeowners finished building Trillium Court, a community of seven brand new homes. Even though this project is complete, we encourage others in our faith community to join Habitat For Humanity on other area projects and help local, low-income families realize the dream of homeownership.
Volunteer Contact: To sign up as an individual, go to their website (see above). Click on the “how you can help” button and select “volunteer” and follow the instructions for individuals. To register a small group, contact Cassandra Punnett at
or at 503.287.9529.
GPBC Volunteer: John Muirhead,
Alcoholics Anonymous
https://www.pdxaa.org/
Overview: Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Volunteer Contact: Email
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Hillsdale Neighborhood Association
http://swni.org/hillsdale
Overview: An organization of members of the neighborhood to facilitate meeting the neighborhood’s common goals; empower the members to control what happens in the area; provide the neighborhood with an effective communication link with local governments officials and other influential groups; help members work for the improvement of the neighborhood; and, let members take part in the decision making process that directs the neighborhood’s actions.
Volunteer Contact: Mikal Apenes, President, 503.705.9777
GPBC Volunteer: Rick Meigs,
Multnomah Days
Overview: Each year GPBC prepares a booth for the Multnomah Days, a neighborhood street fair, typically held the 3rd Saturday of August. The booth always has lots of fun things to help engage, meet, and introduce ourselves to our awesome neighbors. We typically need help with setting up the booth, being in the booth during the festivities to meet people walking along, and then with tearing the booth down and cleaning up. We would love to have you there enjoying and encouraging other businesses and organizations that call SW Portland home.