Shelves for Free!
After the shutdown of the pantry, we now have a room full of shelving that we don’t have a need for anymore. We would like to clean out the room (upstairs in between Hayden’s and Steve’s offices) for use as a meeting room, so if you’d like some shelving, feel free to grab what you need. You can grab them on Sunday or stop by during the week between 9-3pm. They are collapsible for easier transport.
Fall Kick-off on September 7, 2025
Join us the week after Labor Day weekend for a special Sunday morning of worship, food and information. During the service, we will revisit the direction and mission of First, share some of the strategies we’ve landed on and provide a list of options for growing in faith, fellowship and service. After the worship service, in place of the “job fair” style Team and Ministry booths, there will be an above averagely entertaining presentation for all ages about opportunities to plug-in to discipleship life at First. Maybe a game show? A trivia competition?? Then, around 11:30, food will be served outside along with games and fun. Like big inflatable fun as well as yard games, etc. Sign up starting Sunday (bulletin insert or Church Center) to help us plan for food.
Tidbits
- Thanks to Don and Ron Terpstra for installing new blinds in the fellowship hall, replacing the old, broken and faded ones.
- The Tiger’s Game was a blast! It was a perfect night at the ballpark weather-wise, and the Tiger’s won. We had 69 people total attend. 15 or so were guests who don’t attend our church.
- Sue Nicol and Jan Meyer have been exploring some ideas to grow the Praise Team. If you have some musical ability or a heart for worship ministry, stay tuned for opportunities to learn more.
- Fall Sports are back in action (or coming soon). Send your athlete/coaching schedules to office@frcportage.org to share with the church family.
- Hayden has some epic Fall events for the Youth Group planned including a mud flag football tournament.