Weekly Update for July 9, 2025
Baptism! Baptism is an important step for a disciple of Jesus. It’s a public profession of repentance and symbol of “dying” to our old sinful self and raising up to a new life of obedience to God. We have a couple people interested in getting baptized and would like to open up a broader invite […]
Weekly Update for June 11, 2025
Motorcycle Trip Kyle leaves for a two week vacation starting Friday the 13th. He’ll be traveling to Montana with his dad and brother on motorcycles. He’ll be returning to preach June 29th. While he’s away, please send any prayer requests to Cindi at office@frcportage.org. And if any issues or needs arise, please contact Pastor Steve […]
Weekly Update for June 4, 2025
Card and Darts Night this Sunday! Come to the Fellowship Hall 5:00-7:00 PM this Sunday (6/8) to play games with youth group members. Show them the ropes. Teach them how to count cards, hit bullseyes or just eat pretzels while others decide what to lay down. Besides fun, this event is designed by Hayden to […]
Weekly Update for May 28, 2025
Stories of Faithfulness Nikki Douglass had a good idea after the sermon this past Sunday. She said, “You (Kyle) should ask people for stories of times of challenge they’ve gone through and how God saw them through it and helped them remain faithful.” Do you have one of those stories? Would you consider calling to […]
Weekly Update for May 22, 2025
Graduation Sunday – June 1, 2025 We are excited to recognize our graduates Sunday morning, June 1, 2025. We will acknowledge Middle School, High School and College graduations with a brief introduction and ceremony. Great job, graduates! Your church family supports you. High School Mission Week In lieu of going out of town to serve […]
Weekly Update for May 15, 2025
Honor Flight Tables and Chairs First Reformed is helping with the Honor Flight event to be held on the evening of Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Lowe’s parking lot on Westnedge. We are bringing tables and chairs for the event. Please contact Dan Kalleward (info in Church Center Directory) or call the office if you’d […]
Weekly Update for April 30, 2025
Laura VanSweden MI Pilgrimage Please pray for Laura VanSweden as she serves at Michigan Pilgrimage #73 in Sturgis, MI, May 1-4, 2025. Pilgrimage is an ecumenical movement based on the Cursillo model with the exception of inviting guests of all denominations and hosting coed weekends. One estimate is that nearly 2 million people have now […]
Weekly Update for April 23, 2025
Alliance of Reformed Churches Q1 FINANCIAL UPDATE Here is an update the ARC just sent out: We are thankful for your continued partnership with the Alliance of Reformed Churches. As we look back on our first quarter of the year, we would like to share some financial highlights: Easter Attendance Thank you to all who […]
Weekly Update for April 14, 2025
Easter! Welcome to Easter week! Friday is somber and wonderful; then Sunday is miraculous and hopeful! Here is a list of the opportunities for you to worship and we encourage you to share with friends or family who don’t have a place to worship yet. Please note there is no egg hunt for First Kids […]
Weekly Update for April 9, 2025
Walk for Life 2025 Celebrate life while raising awareness and funds for Alternatives Care Centers. This year there are TWO locations and dates for the walk, because Alternatives has two centers and helps two communities in our area! It’s only $5 to register each walker, and then they ask that you either fundraise/get sponsors, or […]