This week 8/31 @HOPE for Portage

Ways to Pray& Praise this Week for our Community:

1.Prayer for our Community: Depressed People Please pray that God's healing presence will reach all who are depressed. Pray that the light of truth will dispel lies and the oppressive power of Satam. Pray also for the Godly counselors in our area. May they have insight to help each one. May those suffering know the comfort and joy of the Holy Spirit and have their minds renewed in Christ. Pray for those walking this path with their loved ones. May their friends and family have grace, understanding and insight. "But God, who comforts the depressed, comforted us... "2 Cor. 7:6

2.Church/Ministry of the Week: Real Life Community Church
This week, we are praying for Real Life Community Church. We thank God for placing them in our community!They have been an amazing lighthouse of salvation for this community. Thank God for their staff. Pray for them as they are searching for a new lead pastor. Pray for God's blessing and leading on this congregation. May they continue as a faithful witness for Jesus Christ, brightly shining His light into our community and beyond.

3. School of the Week: Portage Adult Education Center, Mr. Vernalis (Principal)

4.Pray for Ministry Needs from our Community:
Churches searching for new Pastors:
Real Life Community Church: lead/senior pastor
Portage Church of Christ: senior pastor
Bridge Community Church: youth & family pastor
Pastors battling health issues:
Pastor Dannie Tackett, Church of God of Prophecy
Pastor Pat Persuhn, Redeemed Christian Center



5. Watchword for the week from Scripture: Let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger. James 1:19

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Keep praying for more to begin and grow in their relationship with Christ! Keep sending us your reports of salvation. God is moving!137 is the number of known salvations reported so far for2009 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 Opportunity
ACCOMPANIST NEEDED
Portage 1st United Methodist Church
Portage First United Methodist Church is seeking applicants for the position of Accompanist, which will be open as of September 1. This is a part-time job position that has responsibilities on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings (8:30 & 10:00 worship services). At the minimum, this person would need to have piano skills, the ability to read printed music, and availability year-round. This person will need to be able not only to "perform" but to help lead worship with music. Ideally, we would love to have someone with both piano and organ abilities. A full job description is available upon request to the church office. Call (219) 762-3846 Questions can be addresses to SPRC Chairperson Dan Brubaker or to Senior Pastor Dennis Ticen.

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:

Developing a Supernatural Lifestyle
September 4-6
Bethel Valparaiso, 552 Morthland Dr (US 30), Valpo
Kris Vallottton will be speaking
For more info, www.bethelvalpo.com/kris-vallotton

Three Days Later
September 11, 12,13
The Bridge Community Church, 2874 Monnier, Portage
Seeking justice, joy, wholeness, confidence and no more fear! Three days of music, speakers, and practical information, focussed on making a change in your life! Speakers from around the US. Open to all For more info, www.bridgecc.info or 762-3958

Angel Food
Order must be received by September 12, 9:00- 10:30am
Pickup Date: August 29, 9:00-10:30am
Family Bible Church office, 3190 Lancer, Suite A Portage
You can now order online!!! You can also order specials without basic!
For more info, call 841-9864 or visit www.fbcportage.org

Movement to End Alzheimer's Memory Walk
Saturday, September 19th, 11am Register, 12 Noon walk
Hidden Lake Park, 6355 Broadway, Merrillville
Funds raised at walk help the Alzheimer's Association. You can bring help & hope to millions of Americans living with this disease. Bring a team & participate. Go to www.alz.org/indiana for more info.

Annual Coat Drive & GospelFest
Saturday, September 19th, 1-5pm
Kmart Parking Lot, Portage

Duneland Aglow for Women
Tuesday, September 29, 6:30pm
Westchester Public Library Service Center, 100 W Indiana, Chesterton
For more info, call Elaine @ 926-1345