This Week 5/18@HOPE

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. Prayers for our Community: Unity of the Body As we begin our 10 Days of Prayer Towards a Greater Pentecost and Global Day of Prayer, let's echo Jesus' prayer in John 17 that we all may be one!!! May the Body of Jesus Christ arise as one and reach this community! May we bring honor to His name as we go forward in love and respect, honoring one another for the sake of the gospel. Dream in prayer about what God could do in our community as we are unified and then pray for it to happen.

2. Church/Ministry of the Week: Portage Christian Church
This week you're praying for Portage Christian Church. Thank God for placing them in this community. Pray for their pastor, Jesse Stoner. May they fulfill the call of God for their congregation. May the be an effective witness for Jesus Christ in this community and beyond.

3. School of the Week: Myers Elementary School
Please pray for Myers Elementary School. The principal is Mr. Jeff King. Please pray for all the students, teachers and staff. May they know the Lord and walk with Him. Pray for the Good News Club that meets there. May they have an effective witness in this school. Thank God and pray for the students who have received Christ there through the Good News Club and other church programs. Thank God for the teachers and staff who serve our community every day. May the students have a desire to learn and fulfill their destiny in Christ.

4. Pray for those serving on Short Term Missions:
Amanda Chinn, May 7-19: serving in Honduras with Bethel College Team. They will be working with street evangelism, orphanages, construction, puppet shows, crafts, story time.. CHILDREN!!!

5. Ministry Needs from our Community:
Real Life Community Church: Please be praying for them as they begin their search for a new Lead Pastor. Thank God for Pastor Duane Schmidt who will be retiring on May 30th after 22 years of faithful ministry in our community. May God lead this church as they seek Him.

6. Watchword for the week from Scripture: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Psalm 98:4

100 ~ Up 2 this week!
Recently a church was "tagged" with graffiti. They began praying for individuals who did this. Both participants have begun attending ministry programs at the church. One of the young men and his brother received Christ this past week. God can truly use everything for His glory! PRAISE GOD!! Keep praying for more to begin and grow in their relationship with Christ! Keep sending us your reports of salvation. God is moving! 100 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!


GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER GATHERING!!!!
May 31, 3pm
The Body of Christ @ PHS West Auditorium
Be a part of the world's largest prayer meeting surrounding the globe!
10 day prayer guides are now available. Starts Thursday!
For more info, reply to email or call Julie @763-2325

10 Days of Prayer Towards A Greater Pentecost
Prepare your hearts with 10 Nights of Prayer

May 21, 7pm New Hope Church of God,
712 N 450 W, Valparaiso/South Haven

May 22, 7pm Iglesia Cristiana
@ Portage 1st Assembly, 2386 WIllowcreek, Portage

May 23, 5pm Grace Church of the Nazarene

May 24, 5pm Portage Christian Fellowship,
6450 Evergreen, Portage

May 25, 7pm Family Bible Church,
3190 Lancer St Suite A, Portage

May 26, 7pm Grace Baptist Church,
5785 Mulberry, Portage

May 27, 7pm Portage First United Methodist,
2637 McCool, Portage

May 28, 7pm Dominion Life Changing Ministries,
2709 Brandt, Portage

May 29, 7pm House of Prayer Church,
2738 Blake Rd, Portage

May 30, 5pm Portage First Assembly of God,
2386 Willowcreek, Portage




COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:


Home Defense Workshop
May 21st, 6:30-8:30pm
Portage High School
Come hear from the Portage Police about home defense and safety.
Sponsored by the Portage Police Department

Angel Food
Order must be received by May 16, 11am
Pickup Date: May 30, 9:30-11:00am
Family Bible Church office, 3190 Lancer, Suite A Portage
For more info, call 841-9864 or visit www.fbcportage.org

Global Day of Prayer
Sunday, May 31st, 3pm
Portage High School West Auditorium
Be a part of the world's largest prayer meeting, covering the globe!

Celebration of Marriage
June 20, 2pm
Liberty Bible Church, Chesterton
One couple has chosen to celebrate Christ's love in their marriage by offering an
opportunity for all couples to renew their vows. Everyone is welcome to attend!
The celebration will include a concert by the world renown organist, Hector Olivera.
A reception will follow in fellowship hall.
For more info, call Al & Kay Watts @ 464-2812