Here is what's happening this week....
HOPE for Portage, A House of Prayerful Expectation
Ways to Pray & Praise this Week for our Community:
1. Pray for the workers in this area. Praise God for the steelworkers agreement being reached without loss of work. We do thank God for the mill and union being able to come to agreement without a strike. As a major employer in this area, it would have effected so many families & businesses. Praise God for His provision of work in this area for so many. May each Christian worker be a light for Jesus Christ on their jobsite. May they serve well and bring honor to Christ. Pray for those who are without work right now. May God open doors for all who desire to work.
2. Church/Ministry of the Week: SHAREFEST Porter County
Please pray for God's blessing & leading for ShareFest Porter County. Thank God for the county facilitator, Pastor Mike Sutton, as well as our city directors: Pastor Tony Yingst, Pastor Allen Wright, Pastor Jerry Kandel, and Jim Drader. Pray for each city team as they prepare. May the worksites be identified and projects clarified. In Portage we are praising God for 50% more churches involved this year! God is moving and drawing us together in unity for His glory. May Christ's fame be spread through our county as we serve.
3. 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.
Albaster Box Concert: September 14th @ The Bridge
GospelFest: September 20th, Kmart Parking Lot
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 http://www.sharefestpc.org/
4. Watchword for the week from Scripture: Jesus says, "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." Matthew 16:24
250
Up 1. A local church hosted a community spaghetti dinner.
At dinner, some members shared their faith stories and a women began her faith story!
GO GOD!! Keep sending us your reports of salvation. God is moving!
250 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 at least 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:
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. We will be praying for the many community outreaches happening in September. May many be born again through these outreaches! 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
Portage United Methodist Church Rummage & Bake Sale
September 11, 9am-7pm
September 12, 9am-3pm
1st United Methodist Church, 2637 McCool Rd, Portage
Proceeds go to the church's Women's Society. For more info, 762-3846
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 at http://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!
Duneland Aglow for Women
Tuesday, September 30th, 6:30pm
Westchester Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana, Chesterton
Join in an evening of fellowship, worship, teaching and prayer!
For more info, call Elaine 926-1345
LIFE CHAIN
Sunday, October 5th, 2-3pm
Central Ave and City Hall, Portage
Join with others to stand up for life.
Participants stand on the curbside with their pro-life signs peacefully and prayerfully witnessing in an effort to end abortion. Signs are available at City Hall at 1:45pm that day.
For more info, visit http://www.lifechain.net/
ShareFest
Saturday, October 11
http://www.sharefestpc.org/
Save the date & make plans to participate!
3 Days: Whatever God Wants
October 17-19th
Bethel Valparaiso, 552 Morthland Dr, Valpo
This conference will feature worship pastors, Brian & Jenn Johnson, from Bethel Church in Redding, California. Come for a time of worship and more! For more info, contact church at http://www.bethelvalpo.com/ or by phone 462-2211
New Covenant Women Conference with Darlene Bishop
Friday, October 31, 7pm (Men welcome), $25.
Saturday, November 1, 10am (Ladies only!)$35.
Living Word Sanctuary, 737 N. St. Rd. 149, Valparaiso
Limited seating; call early for tickets.
For info, call Marie (762-3884), Dorris (921-5381) or Cinta (763-9881)
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