Ways to Pray & Praise this Week for our Community:
1. Pray for health care workers in our region: Pray for those that care for so many! Pray that God will equip health care workers of every kind to serve others with loving hearts. Pray that God will bless them with perseverance and joy. May the pressure of their professions not crush their families and friendships. Pray that many will follow Christ and show His compassion.
2. Continue to pray for the those effected by the flooding in this area. Please pray for those that have been effected by the flooding. Pray for strength for them as they clean up and deal with the aftermath. May the body of Christ arise with compassion and show the love of Christ. May volunteers arise to help those in need.
3. Church/Ministry of the Week: Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal Church
We thank God for Iglesia Cristiana! Please pray for God's blessing & leading for this church. Thank God for their pastor, James Portalatin. May they be a shining light for Christ in our community. Thank God for their effective witness for Christ in the local prison. May Christ's kingdom expand through His body in this region and beyond!
4. School of the Week: Jones Elementary
Please pray for Jones Elementary School. Principal is Mr. Mitch Miller. Thank God for the teachers & staff who serve our community daily. Pray for safety of each one there. Pray for wisdom and insight as they minister to our children!
5. Praise & Pray for Upcoming Community Outreaches:
(More information regarding each event is listed in the Community Happenings section)
Fireproof: Update from Scott Jones, "Thanks again for your support of Fireproof. The release was an overwhelming success nation wide and in Porter County. The movie did so well locally that it will stay for a second week at Cinemark in Valpo." It also is at Portage 16 now.
ShareFest: ShareFest was Saturday, October 11. We praise God for all that He did throughout our county. In Portage we had over 300 volunteers. We exceeded our goal for the blood drive too!
Campus Life M: Thanks for your prayers for their kickoff. They had 106 middle school kids come last week!!! PRAISE GOD!
Code Blue II: November 21, Dominion Life Changing Ministries, pray for team planning this outreach for students
6. Prayer for those serving on Short-Term Missions:
Bracy Bean: serving in Moldova & Armenia with Convoys of Hope until December
Pastor Randy Forsythe, Michele Burton, Sonya Lindgren & Dan Flowers: Nigeria, Africa, October 12-22
7. Pray for our upcoming elections.
8. Watchword for the week from Scripture: O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done wonderful things. Isaiah 25:1
295
Up 1!!!! Please continue to pray for those that recently began relationship with Christ!
Keep sending us your reports of salvation. God is moving!
295 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!
Volunteers Still Needed for Flood Cleanup
We still need many to volunteer over the next month.
Please call the center at 219-763-3292 to volunteer to help in Portage, Lake Station,
Hobart or the rest of Porter County. All eligible volunteer labor requests received by Portage Mayor's office will be
handled through this volunteer center and they need our support!
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:
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 www.bethelvalpo.com
or by phone 462-2211
6th Annual Gospel Singing Celebrations with the Rudds
October 24, 7pm
Portage High School West Auditorium
Tickets:$10 in advance, $12. at the door
Proceeds go to Portage Resale Shop.
Performing: The Rudds, Joyful Noise, Garry Sheppard, and The Whisnants
For more info, call 219-763-4915
Duneland Aglow for Women
Tuesday, October 28 , 6:30pm
Westchester Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana, Chesterton
Speaker: Kathyrn Bright
Join in an evening of fellowship, worship, teaching and prayer!
For more info, call Elaine 926-1345
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)
Cardboard City Fundraiser at the Bridge
Raising Awareness & Funds for Gabriel's Horn Homeless Shelter
Friday, November 7th, 5pm- Saturday, November 8th
Bridge Community 2874Church, Monnier, Portage
5:00pm participants are invited to come and decorate their box (home) for the evening
6:30pm Glenda Owens will be sharing about the mission of Gabriels Horn
and needs in our community. Great opportunity for youth to be exposed to needs of
the homeless. People are invited to spend the night in a cardboard box, raising funds for the
homeless. For more info or to sponsor, call Gail @219-241-4463 or email gailbabe1@aol.com
HOPE's 1st Friday
Friday, November 7th, 7pm
Hayden's House, 7044 Sherwood Ave, Portage
Join with other believers as we intercede for our community.
For more info, contact Julie @763-2325 or reply to this email
Code Blue II for Our Youth
Friday, November 21, 2008, evening
Dominion Life Changing Ministries, 2709 Brandt St, Portage
Code Blue is a time for intercession for the youth in the surrounding areas.
For more info, contact Sarah at 218-484-7601
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
1. Pray for health care workers in our region: Pray for those that care for so many! Pray that God will equip health care workers of every kind to serve others with loving hearts. Pray that God will bless them with perseverance and joy. May the pressure of their professions not crush their families and friendships. Pray that many will follow Christ and show His compassion.
2. Continue to pray for the those effected by the flooding in this area. Please pray for those that have been effected by the flooding. Pray for strength for them as they clean up and deal with the aftermath. May the body of Christ arise with compassion and show the love of Christ. May volunteers arise to help those in need.
3. Church/Ministry of the Week: Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal Church
We thank God for Iglesia Cristiana! Please pray for God's blessing & leading for this church. Thank God for their pastor, James Portalatin. May they be a shining light for Christ in our community. Thank God for their effective witness for Christ in the local prison. May Christ's kingdom expand through His body in this region and beyond!
4. School of the Week: Jones Elementary
Please pray for Jones Elementary School. Principal is Mr. Mitch Miller. Thank God for the teachers & staff who serve our community daily. Pray for safety of each one there. Pray for wisdom and insight as they minister to our children!
5. Praise & Pray for Upcoming Community Outreaches:
(More information regarding each event is listed in the Community Happenings section)
Fireproof: Update from Scott Jones, "Thanks again for your support of Fireproof. The release was an overwhelming success nation wide and in Porter County. The movie did so well locally that it will stay for a second week at Cinemark in Valpo." It also is at Portage 16 now.
ShareFest: ShareFest was Saturday, October 11. We praise God for all that He did throughout our county. In Portage we had over 300 volunteers. We exceeded our goal for the blood drive too!
Campus Life M: Thanks for your prayers for their kickoff. They had 106 middle school kids come last week!!! PRAISE GOD!
Code Blue II: November 21, Dominion Life Changing Ministries, pray for team planning this outreach for students
6. Prayer for those serving on Short-Term Missions:
Bracy Bean: serving in Moldova & Armenia with Convoys of Hope until December
Pastor Randy Forsythe, Michele Burton, Sonya Lindgren & Dan Flowers: Nigeria, Africa, October 12-22
7. Pray for our upcoming elections.
8. Watchword for the week from Scripture: O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done wonderful things. Isaiah 25:1
295
Up 1!!!! Please continue to pray for those that recently began relationship with Christ!
Keep sending us your reports of salvation. God is moving!
295 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!
Volunteers Still Needed for Flood Cleanup
We still need many to volunteer over the next month.
Please call the center at 219-763-3292 to volunteer to help in Portage, Lake Station,
Hobart or the rest of Porter County. All eligible volunteer labor requests received by Portage Mayor's office will be
handled through this volunteer center and they need our support!
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:
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 www.bethelvalpo.com
or by phone 462-2211
6th Annual Gospel Singing Celebrations with the Rudds
October 24, 7pm
Portage High School West Auditorium
Tickets:$10 in advance, $12. at the door
Proceeds go to Portage Resale Shop.
Performing: The Rudds, Joyful Noise, Garry Sheppard, and The Whisnants
For more info, call 219-763-4915
Duneland Aglow for Women
Tuesday, October 28 , 6:30pm
Westchester Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana, Chesterton
Speaker: Kathyrn Bright
Join in an evening of fellowship, worship, teaching and prayer!
For more info, call Elaine 926-1345
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)
Cardboard City Fundraiser at the Bridge
Raising Awareness & Funds for Gabriel's Horn Homeless Shelter
Friday, November 7th, 5pm- Saturday, November 8th
Bridge Community 2874Church, Monnier, Portage
5:00pm participants are invited to come and decorate their box (home) for the evening
6:30pm Glenda Owens will be sharing about the mission of Gabriels Horn
and needs in our community. Great opportunity for youth to be exposed to needs of
the homeless. People are invited to spend the night in a cardboard box, raising funds for the
homeless. For more info or to sponsor, call Gail @219-241-4463 or email gailbabe1@aol.com
HOPE's 1st Friday
Friday, November 7th, 7pm
Hayden's House, 7044 Sherwood Ave, Portage
Join with other believers as we intercede for our community.
For more info, contact Julie @763-2325 or reply to this email
Code Blue II for Our Youth
Friday, November 21, 2008, evening
Dominion Life Changing Ministries, 2709 Brandt St, Portage
Code Blue is a time for intercession for the youth in the surrounding areas.
For more info, contact Sarah at 218-484-7601
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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