This week 2/22 @HOPE

Ways to Pray & Praise this Week for our Community:
1. Seek God for our City: Seeking His Life to Revive the Church This week we are seeking God to revive the Church. As the old hymn sang we now cry: "Revive us again, fill each heart with Thy love, may our souls be rekindled with fire from above! Fill us with Your life, oh Lord. May we be revived and fulfill the call He has for each of us as individuals, families, churches, and communities. In our lives, be glorified, O Lord!

2. Church/Ministry of the Week: Northwood Baptist Church
This week we are praying for Northwood Baptist Church. We thank God for this church and their pastor, Cornell Smith. Pray they would be strong in the Word and be a light to their community.

3. School of the Week: Myers Elementary School, Mr. Jeff King (Principal)

4. Praise & Prayer for Ministry Needs from our community:
Churches searching for new Pastors:
Real Life Community Church: lead/senior pastor

Portage Church of Christ: PRAISE UPDATE: Dwayne Gandy is now serving as pastor of this congregation. THANKS FOR PRAYING!

Pastors battling health issues:
Pastor Dannie Tackett, Church of God of Prophecy Update: Pastor Dannie does thank us for prayers for his back issues. He is still getting treatment and it looks like he will have surgery coming up. He's thankful to the Lord for enabling him to still preach each Sunday, but the pain is increasing and he appreciates your continued prayers.

Pastor Pat Persuhn, Redeemed Christian Center Update: Pastor Pat is still experiencing pain. Her cancer count is low. She was in the hospital having some tests at the end of last week. While there, God opened doors of ministry for Pastor Dutch with other patients and their families. 7 people received Christ at the hospital last weekend! PRAISE GOD!

Other Needs:
Haiti: Pray for Kids Alive as they are working in Haiti & Dominican Republic to meet needs from the earthquake in Haiti.

Prison Ministry: Pray for Pastor James & Erika Portalatin as they lead revival meetings at Westville Correctional Center on March 5 & 6.

5. Watchword for the Week from Scripture: No one who believes in Christ will be put to shame. Romans 10:11


31
Up 7 from last week!
Keep Praying for more to begin and grow in their relationship with Christ!Keep sending us your reports of salvation. God is moving!31 Salvations in Portage have been reported for 2010! 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!


FURNITURE NEEDED!!!
The Portage Resale Shop needs your help.Do you have any furniture that you plan on getting rid of? They have families that have been screened and are in need
of basic household items like beds, couches, tables, dressers, and much more! If you have furniture to donate, please call them @ 764-3375

Community Happenings:
Free Classes for Parents & Teens
Each Wednesday, 1/20-3/3, 6:00-7:30pm
New Hope Church of God, 712 N. Wolf Rd/450 W, South Haven area
This is a seven week course, taught by Lifeline staff in a group setting. A workbook for each participant is included.What are these kids thinking? is for Parents Lies America buys for Teens is for teens. For more info, call Rich Troyer @ 260-413-3938

Seek God for the City
February 17- March 28
This is a 40 day in-depth prayer guide that helps you pray for our community and the nations of the world. To purchase a copy of the prayer guide, please contact Waymakers at www.waymakers.org or call 800-419-7729 Free Spanish & Children's copies available online

Duneland Aglow for Women
Tuesday, February 23, 6:30pm
Westchester Public Library Service Center, 100 W Indiana, Chesterton
Speaker: Shirley Reamer
For more info, call Elaine @926-1345

Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, February 23, 1:30-5:30pm
Miller's Senior Living Community Upstairs Rec Room, 5911 Lute, Portage
For more info or to schedule appointment, call 1-800-REDCROSS


Healthy Life Series
February 25, 9am-12noon
Miller's Senior Living Community, 5911 Lute, Portage
Hear presentations by Dr Felix Gozo & Kimberly Sgouroudis, RN, regardingheart & stroke issues. Free screenings available for Glucose, cholesterol and basic neuro by appointment only.To Register call Gwen Kiser at 764-0628 TODAY!

Portage Winter Singing!
Friday, February 26th, 7-9pm
Portage Church Of Christ, 2797 Russell St., Portage
The members of Portage Church of Christ invite you to their second annual area-wide winter singing.Come join your voices as they worship the Lord and sing praises. Songs selected for this year's singing will reflect a balance of new and familiar favorites. For more info, call 724-5375

Appalachian Craft Show from Red Bird Mission
Saturday, February 27th, 9am-2pm
Portage 1st United Methodist Church, 2637 McCool
Crafts will be for sale. All proceeds help the economic development of the poor region of Beverly, Kentucky. Crafts are made by local artisans in Eastern Kentucky. Come to learn, to shop, and to support the mission!