Ways to Pray & Praise this Week for our Community:
1. Pray for the Homeless. Please be in prayer for the all homeless in our area. Thank God for the new and innovative ways Valpo is reaching out and meeting the needs of the homeless. Last winter, the churches of Valpo provided nightly shelter and meals for the homeless. A day program is in the works as well. Pray for them as they prepare these outreaches for this year. Pray for the homeless that God would bring immediate relief, shelter, food and health care for them. Pray that Christ will restore hope for the future. May they be surrounded with wise counselors and trustworthy friends. Pray for protection from the risks of life on the streets. Pray also for employment, housing and restored families.
2. Church/Ministry of the Week: Salvation Army
Please pray for God's blessing & leading for the Salvation Army. Thank God for their pastors, Major Jonathon & Kim Welch. Not only do they have the church ministries, they also are providing assistance to many families through food and other practical outreaches. Pray that they would be an effective witness for Christ in this community. Pray for them as they reach out and serve in Jesus name. Praise God for placing them in our community.
3. Pray for those serving in short-term missions from our community.
(If you know of others, just let us know and we can add them).
Dan Flowers: August, Serving in Mexico
Pastor Randy Forsythe, August 17-27, Evangelistic crusades in Ukraine.
4. Praise & Pray for Upcoming Community Outreaches:
Heaven's Gates, Hell's Flames: September 14,15,16. Pray for this evangelistic community outreach. For more info, see below.
Fire Proof: Pray for this movie outreach coming to our area in September. This is geared to strengthen marriages. Pray for the planning team. For more info, http://www.fireproofthemovie.com/main.php
ShareFest: Pray for the identification of the community projects. ShareFest will be on October 11, but the planning is now. Pray for all 4 ShareFest teams: Valpo, Portage, Chesterton & Kouts. Pray for increased unity throughout the churches of Northwest Indiana. May we be one for the sake of Christ Jesus! If you would like to receive specific prayer updates for ShareFest, sign up for the prayer chain by going to www.sharefestpc.org
5. Watchword for the week from Scripture: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God - what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2
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Keep sending us your reports of salvation. God is moving!
249 is the number of known salvations reported so far for 2008 in our community.
We praise God for each one who has begun their walk of faith in Christ!
Pray that they would be rooted and grounded in the faith.
Let's plunder hell and populate heaven!
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL in PRAYER
Do you have a heart to pray for our schools and youth?
Are you willing to commit to praying for a school atleast once a week for the entire school year?
Then Adopt-A-School in Prayer!!! Great for small groups, Bible study groups, individuals or churches!
Let's cover all our schools in prayer. To adopt-a-school in prayer, reply to this email or call Julie @763-2325.
Schools to be adopted:
Higher education: Portage High School, Portage Adult Education, Fegely Middle School,
Willowcreek Middle School, PTS Administration
Elementary schools: Aylesworth, Central, Crisman, Jones, Kyle, Myers, Saylor, South Haven
Private Schools: Portage Christian, Maranatha Christian, Nativity, South Haven Christian
MOMS IN TOUCH
If you are a mom looking for a prayer group for your child's school,
contact Sue Foreman, Portage Moms in Touch coordinator, at (219) 763-2535
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:
Duneland Aglow for Women
Tuesday, August 26th, 6:30pm
Westchester Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana, Chesterton
Musical Program with Julie Hayden
Join in an evening of fellowship, worship and prayer!
For more info, call Elaine 926-1345
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, August 29th, 2:30pm-5:30pm
Miller's Senior Living Community, 5911 Lute, Portage
Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule your blood donation.
For more info, contact Louise @764-0628
HOPE's 1st Friday
Friday, September 5th, 7:00-9:00pm
Brajcki's new home, 5012 Sherwin, Portage
Join with other believers as we intercede for Portage and surrounding areas.
For more info, contact Julie @763-2325 or reply to this email
Iglesia Cristiana's 3rd Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, September 7th, 2:00-5:00pm
Held at Portage 1st Assembly of God, 2386 Willowcreek
All are invited to attend this celebration of 3 years of ministry in Portage.
For more info, call Pastor James @677-4429
Discovering God's Dream
Women's Conference Simulcast
Saturday, September 13th
Liberty Bible Church, Chesterton
This satellite simulcast will feature 4 very popular women speakers:
Karen Kingsbury, Carol Kent, Thelma Wells and Angela Thomas.
The theme is "Discovering God's Dream". The cost of the day is $15 and includes a box lunch.
Tickets can be purchased at Liberty Bookstore which is open to the public MTTHF from 10-4:30, W-10-7 or Sun 9-1.
For more information you can call Sue Erow at 926-2230.
Till Death Do Us Part...Saving Your Marriage & Relationships
Free Marriage Workshop
Sunday, September 14th, 2:30-5:30pm
Ogden Dunes Community Church, 116 Hillcrest Dr, Ogden Dunes
Workshop is free. For more info, call Sonia @805-1720
Alabaster Box Concert
Sunday evening, September 14th,
The Bridge Community Church, 2874 Monnier, Portage
Cost : $5 in advance, $8 @ doorBRING A CAN OF FOOD TO HELP THE HUNGRY & HOMELESS!
Also playing during their morning church services.
Tickets are now available at church office on
Mon, Tues, Thurs 10am-2pm or on the web
On the web at www.bridgecc.info or http://www.myspace.com/alabasterbox
Heaven's Gates, Hell's Flames
September 14,15,16, 7pm
New Hope Church of God
Free tickets are now available for this evangelistic community outreach
For more info, contact Jeff Wright at 759-5537 or NJWright12@comcast.net
Volunteers are needed to assist in the drama, prayer, and childcare.
Please contact Jeff for more info.
GospelFest & Coat Drive
Saturday, September 20th, afternoon
KMart Parking Lot, Portage
Hosted by Grace Baptist Church
Come out for an afternoon filled with great music celebrating Christ.
Bring a coat to help the needy!
ShareFest
Saturday, October 11
www.sharefestpc.org
Save the date & make plans to participate!
Check us out on the web: www.freedomvoices.net
Feel free to forward this email to your friends!
For more information about HOPE for Portage or to have your church/ministry
1. Pray for the Homeless. Please be in prayer for the all homeless in our area. Thank God for the new and innovative ways Valpo is reaching out and meeting the needs of the homeless. Last winter, the churches of Valpo provided nightly shelter and meals for the homeless. A day program is in the works as well. Pray for them as they prepare these outreaches for this year. Pray for the homeless that God would bring immediate relief, shelter, food and health care for them. Pray that Christ will restore hope for the future. May they be surrounded with wise counselors and trustworthy friends. Pray for protection from the risks of life on the streets. Pray also for employment, housing and restored families.
2. Church/Ministry of the Week: Salvation Army
Please pray for God's blessing & leading for the Salvation Army. Thank God for their pastors, Major Jonathon & Kim Welch. Not only do they have the church ministries, they also are providing assistance to many families through food and other practical outreaches. Pray that they would be an effective witness for Christ in this community. Pray for them as they reach out and serve in Jesus name. Praise God for placing them in our community.
3. Pray for those serving in short-term missions from our community.
(If you know of others, just let us know and we can add them).
Dan Flowers: August, Serving in Mexico
Pastor Randy Forsythe, August 17-27, Evangelistic crusades in Ukraine.
4. Praise & Pray for Upcoming Community Outreaches:
Heaven's Gates, Hell's Flames: September 14,15,16. Pray for this evangelistic community outreach. For more info, see below.
Fire Proof: Pray for this movie outreach coming to our area in September. This is geared to strengthen marriages. Pray for the planning team. For more info, http://www.fireproofthemovie.com/main.php
ShareFest: Pray for the identification of the community projects. ShareFest will be on October 11, but the planning is now. Pray for all 4 ShareFest teams: Valpo, Portage, Chesterton & Kouts. Pray for increased unity throughout the churches of Northwest Indiana. May we be one for the sake of Christ Jesus! If you would like to receive specific prayer updates for ShareFest, sign up for the prayer chain by going to www.sharefestpc.org
5. Watchword for the week from Scripture: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God - what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2
249
Keep sending us your reports of salvation. God is moving!
249 is the number of known salvations reported so far for 2008 in our community.
We praise God for each one who has begun their walk of faith in Christ!
Pray that they would be rooted and grounded in the faith.
Let's plunder hell and populate heaven!
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL in PRAYER
Do you have a heart to pray for our schools and youth?
Are you willing to commit to praying for a school atleast once a week for the entire school year?
Then Adopt-A-School in Prayer!!! Great for small groups, Bible study groups, individuals or churches!
Let's cover all our schools in prayer. To adopt-a-school in prayer, reply to this email or call Julie @763-2325.
Schools to be adopted:
Higher education: Portage High School, Portage Adult Education, Fegely Middle School,
Willowcreek Middle School, PTS Administration
Elementary schools: Aylesworth, Central, Crisman, Jones, Kyle, Myers, Saylor, South Haven
Private Schools: Portage Christian, Maranatha Christian, Nativity, South Haven Christian
MOMS IN TOUCH
If you are a mom looking for a prayer group for your child's school,
contact Sue Foreman, Portage Moms in Touch coordinator, at (219) 763-2535
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:
Duneland Aglow for Women
Tuesday, August 26th, 6:30pm
Westchester Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana, Chesterton
Musical Program with Julie Hayden
Join in an evening of fellowship, worship and prayer!
For more info, call Elaine 926-1345
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, August 29th, 2:30pm-5:30pm
Miller's Senior Living Community, 5911 Lute, Portage
Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule your blood donation.
For more info, contact Louise @764-0628
HOPE's 1st Friday
Friday, September 5th, 7:00-9:00pm
Brajcki's new home, 5012 Sherwin, Portage
Join with other believers as we intercede for Portage and surrounding areas.
For more info, contact Julie @763-2325 or reply to this email
Iglesia Cristiana's 3rd Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, September 7th, 2:00-5:00pm
Held at Portage 1st Assembly of God, 2386 Willowcreek
All are invited to attend this celebration of 3 years of ministry in Portage.
For more info, call Pastor James @677-4429
Discovering God's Dream
Women's Conference Simulcast
Saturday, September 13th
Liberty Bible Church, Chesterton
This satellite simulcast will feature 4 very popular women speakers:
Karen Kingsbury, Carol Kent, Thelma Wells and Angela Thomas.
The theme is "Discovering God's Dream". The cost of the day is $15 and includes a box lunch.
Tickets can be purchased at Liberty Bookstore which is open to the public MTTHF from 10-4:30, W-10-7 or Sun 9-1.
For more information you can call Sue Erow at 926-2230.
Till Death Do Us Part...Saving Your Marriage & Relationships
Free Marriage Workshop
Sunday, September 14th, 2:30-5:30pm
Ogden Dunes Community Church, 116 Hillcrest Dr, Ogden Dunes
Workshop is free. For more info, call Sonia @805-1720
Alabaster Box Concert
Sunday evening, September 14th,
The Bridge Community Church, 2874 Monnier, Portage
Cost : $5 in advance, $8 @ doorBRING A CAN OF FOOD TO HELP THE HUNGRY & HOMELESS!
Also playing during their morning church services.
Tickets are now available at church office on
Mon, Tues, Thurs 10am-2pm or on the web
On the web at www.bridgecc.info or http://www.myspace.com/alabasterbox
Heaven's Gates, Hell's Flames
September 14,15,16, 7pm
New Hope Church of God
Free tickets are now available for this evangelistic community outreach
For more info, contact Jeff Wright at 759-5537 or NJWright12@comcast.net
Volunteers are needed to assist in the drama, prayer, and childcare.
Please contact Jeff for more info.
GospelFest & Coat Drive
Saturday, September 20th, afternoon
KMart Parking Lot, Portage
Hosted by Grace Baptist Church
Come out for an afternoon filled with great music celebrating Christ.
Bring a coat to help the needy!
ShareFest
Saturday, October 11
www.sharefestpc.org
Save the date & make plans to participate!
Check us out on the web: www.freedomvoices.net
Feel free to forward this email to your friends!
For more information about HOPE for Portage or to have your church/ministry
activities listed, reply to this email or contact Julie @763-2325
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