Monday, November 17, 2008

This week 11/17 Prayer & Praise

Ways to Pray & Praise this Week for our Community:
1. Pray for fathers in this region. Pray that fathers will look to God as the ultimate spiritual head of their household, serving and caring for their families. Pray that God will instill a vision for wholesome, supportive fatherhood among the fathers of this city. Pray that absentee fathers would change their lifestyles to nurture their wives and children. Pray that children will see the character of the heavenly Father in the lives of their dads. Thank God for Godly fathers you know.
2. Church/Ministry of the Week: Living Word Sanctuary
We thank God for Living Word Sanctuary! Please pray for God's blessing & leading for this church. Thank God for their pastor, Dorris Dunlap, as well as this congregation of believers. Praise God for them! May they be a shining light for Christ in our community. May Christ's kingdom expand through His body in this region and beyond!

3. School of the Week:Fegely Middle School
Please pray for Fegely Middle School. Principal is Mrs. Rebecca Lyons. 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!

4. Praise & Pray for Upcoming Community Outreaches & Ministry Requests:
Neighborlink Porter County:
This is a new ministry in our community. They show the love of Christ through practical acts of service. Please pray for Larry & Judy Alders as they oversee this outreach. For more info, visit their website www.neighborlinkpc.org
Code Blue II: November 21, Dominion Life Changing Ministries, pray for team planning this outreach for students. May many students be drawn to Christ and encouraged to live out their faith in Him.

5. Prayer for those serving on Short-Term Missions:
Bracy Bean: serving in Moldova & Armenia with Convoys of Hope until December

6. Watchword for the week from Scripture: So teach us, O God, to count our days that we may gain a wise heart. Psalm 90:12

333

We praise God for new life in Christ!!!!
Don't stop now ~ Keep praying for more to know Christ!
Keep sending us your reports of salvation. God is moving!
333 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!

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:
Prayer Center
Monday Nov. 17th- Thursday, Nov 20th, 6am- 7pm
Family Bible Church office, 3190 Lancer, Suite A, Portage
Prayer Focus: Praying for Families
FBC Conference Room will be set aside as a prayer chapel for the week.
Come and pray for your family and others!
All are welcome!
For more info, call Julie @763-2325

Pancake Breakfast
Thursday, November 20, 7:30-9:00am
Milers Senior Living Community, 5911 Lute Rd, Portage
$5.00 per person, dine in or carry out
Pancakes, Sausage, Juice & Coffee
Reservations are recommended for large groups
Proceeds benefit United Way
For more info, call Louise @764-0628

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

Angel Food
Order must be received by November 8th, 11am
Pickup Date: November 22, 9:30-11:00am
Family Bible Church office, 3190 Lancer, Suite A Portage
For more info, call 841-9864 or visit www.fbcportage.org

Duneland Aglow for Women
Tuesday, November 25 , 6:30pm
Westchester Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana, Chesterton
Speaker: Pastor Ken Miller
Join in an evening of fellowship, worship, teaching and prayer!
For more info, call Elaine 926-1345

HOPE's Evening of Prayer
Monday,December 1st, 7pm
Brajcki's House, 5012 Sherwin, Portage
Join with other believers as we intercede for our community.
For more info, contact Julie @763-2325 or reply to this email

Point of Grace in Concert
Winter Wonderland Tour

Friday, December 19th at 7:00 pmSaturday, December 20th at 3:00 pm or 7:00 pm
Liberty Bible Church, 824 N. Calumet Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
Point of Grace is joining the Liberty Worship Choir to present their Winter Wonderland tour.
The women's trio started singing together in Bible College and 15 years later they
continued traveling and recording as wives and mothers. They have won numerous radio hits,
including "Steady On", "The Great Divide" and "Circle of Friends".
Tickets are available online at www.itickets.com.
For more info: http://lbchurch.churchsites.com/point_of_grace_concert.aspTicket prices are $20 Under Balcony with General Seating/
$25 In Balcony with General Seating/
$30 In Front of Balcony with Assigned Seating.

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