Greetings from Lawton, MI! I got the opportunity to speak to a 150 grade school campers at Miracle Camp and Retreat Center this week, which included Robie Fletcher, my niece and kids from several area schools! What a privilege to share the Gospel with these kids. We’ve been studying the book of James together. Pray for God to water the seeds that were planted.
Bethlehem Journey is back! December 12-14
Today is July 25th. Know what that means?? Christmas is exactly 5 months away, and I’m happy to announce Bethlehem Journey is back this year (as well as our Christmas Eve service). I’ll be the point person for the effort, but the Team leaders have graciously agreed to be the planning committee and help coordinate all the work. The Team leaders will meet August 15 to finalize the script and plan. Auditions and volunteer signups will begin late August and be promoted at Fall Kick-off September 8th. The dates of the program will be December 12-14. Would you begin praying about being involved in this awesome event to celebrate Jesus and bless our community?
Family Fun Night – August 12, 2024
Thank you to all who have signed up so far. It’s looking like it will be a good party! If you haven’t signed up yet, use the link below or email Cindi at office@frcportage.org.
Sign up here to help us get a count for food: https://frcportage.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2398902
Vicki Thompson is our new Nursery Coordinator
Thank you, Vicki! We are so glad you have a new outlet for your toy cleaning passion!
Men’s Jordan River Valley Overnight Hike – Oct. 18-19, 2024
Gentlemen: mark your calendars for one of the most beautiful hikes in our great state of Michigan. The Jordan River Valley hike is an 18 total mile trek split over two days in the Up North wilderness (Gaylord area). We leave early Friday morning to set up camp and hike half the trail. Then cook, sleep and hike the second half on Saturday, returning home Saturday evening. With a basecamp, you only need a day pack to carry a lunch. For those not up for the hike, it’s very helpful to have camp cooks! Middle Schoolers through grandpas welcome. More details to follow in the coming weeks.
Prayer
- For Jackie Salvaggio’s family as they mourn her passing. Her memorial is Monday, July 29 at 12:00 PM, with visitation preceding at 10:30 AM.
- Fall kick off and team planning.
- Praise for filling our nursery coordinator position!
- Pray for Betsy Brown’s continued recovery from her knee replacement.
