This Week 3/23 @HOPE for Portage

Ways to Pray & Praise this Week for our Community:
1. Prayers for our Community: Evangelization of Every People~ In Seek God for the City this week, we are praying for the evangelization of every people group on the planet! This is a huge task!!!! Pray for the unreached people groups throughout the world. There are places that the light of the gospel has not yet penetrated. While praying for those around the world, pray for your neighbors who have yet to put their trust in Christ Jesus as their Lord and Savior. As we enter this Easter season, may now be the time to share your faith with them. Pray for opportunities to witness and boldness to declare Jesus!
2. Church/Ministry of the Week: Portage Missionary Baptist Church
We thank God for Portage Missionary Baptist Church. They love the Lord and are faithfully serving Him. Please pray for God's blessing & leading for this church. We thank God for their senior pastor, Jeff Scheffee, and the believers there. May they be a bright light, shining for Christ in this community!
3. School of the Week: Maranatha Christian School
Please pray for Maranatha Christian School in Portage. Thank God for the teachers & staff who serve our community daily. Pray for guidance and wisdom for each teacher and staff member. Pray for the students to desire to learn and grow, fulfilling their God-given destiny. Pray that all teachers, students and staff, would know and follow Christ as their Savior and Lord.
4. Watchword for the week from Scripture: By grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8

Seek God for the City
Praise, Presence & Prayer
Each Tuesday, February 24 ~ March 31
10:30am - 12:00noon
Portage Christian Fellowship, 6450 Evergreen
Join us for a time of worship, contemplative prayer, and intercession as we together Seek God for the City.For more info, call Julie 763-2325 or reply to this email.

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Up 3!!!! Keep praying for more to begin and grow in their relationship with Christ! Keep sending us your reports of salvation. God is moving!16 is the number of known salvations reported so far for 2009 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!


Ministry Service Opportunities
SINGERS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY SING
To be held on Friday,May 1st
Want to join in a Gaither-style Gospel Sing-a-Long with the Rudds?
Call Rodney this week if you would like to participate!
763-4915, 771-3484 or email theruddsministry@yahoo.com

Volunteers Needed for Flood Relief Efforts
For over 17,000 families in Northwest Indiana, the devastating effects of the September
2008 floods continue to be the everyday reality with which they live. Lakeshore Area Regional
Recovery of Indiana, better known as LARRI, is here to assist by restoring homes to a safe,
sanitary and secure standard. Volunteers of all skill levels are needed to help restore homes to a
livable condition. For information about volunteering with LARRI contact Volunteer Coordinator,
Rhonda Carlson at (219) 836-1325 or toll free at (877) LARRI4U.

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:
Grief Recovery Group
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Beginning March 4
First United Methodist Church, 2637 McCool Rd., Portage
A 6-week journey of healing and hope in the midst of grief Led by Cathy Ticen, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Director, Wabash Valley Outpatient Services in Rensselaer This group is free and open to all.For more info, (219) 762-3846

Angel Food
Order must be received by March 14, 11am
Pickup Date: March 28 , 9:30-11:00am
Family Bible Church office, 3190 Lancer, Suite A Portage
For more info, call 841-9864 or visit www.fbcportage.org

The Rudds in Concert
March 28 at 7:00 P.M.
Church of God of Prophecy, 5855 Central Ave., Portage
More info can be found on their website at http://www.portagecogop.com in the calender section.Love offering will be collected during the concert

Duneland Aglow for Women
Tuesday, March 31, 6:30pm
Westchester Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana, Chesterton
Speaker : Marie McKee
Join in an evening of fellowship, worship and prayer!
For more info, call Elaine 926-1345

Neighborlink Go Day
Saturday, April 4th, 8:30am-1:00pm
Meet at Liberty Bible Church Door A , 824 N Calumet, Valparaiso
Come out and lend a hand on one of many projects available.
for more info, visit www.neighborlinkpc.org or call Judy at 617-2077

Finding A Job During Tough Economic Times
Monday, April 6, 1pm
Friendship Center, 1005 Campbell St, Valparaiso
Porter County Aging & Community Services is hosting a free 60 minute presentation by Sandra Alvarez. For more info & to RSVP call Melissa Benefiel @263-8300

Good Friday Blood Drive
Friday, April 10th, 1-6pm
Portage First United Methodist Church, 2637 McCool, Portage
To sign up to donate, call Red Cross at 1-800-give-life
or visit www.givelife.org