Chilrens Church Memory Verses

Childrens Church memory Verse (for Pre-K through 1st grade)

Please work w/ your children on memorizing these BY the dates shown. Your child will be saying the verses for memory on the the dates shown to earn points.

For March 14th
“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”
Proverbs 30:5

For March 21st “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 

For April 4  “The fear of the Lord is the  beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7

For  April 11 “When I am afraid, I will trust in you (God). Psalm 56:3

For  April 18 “Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2  Read Full Post»

Easter Play Practices

~!!EASTER PLAY PRACTICES!!~
There are ONLY 3 left!!
Moms & Dads and Boys & Girls PLEASE mark your calendars,
We will meet for a regular practice this week Sunday the 14th and go over the play from beginning to end. March 21st (following Sunday, just 2 short wks away) we will start 5 min. after church is out to put on costumes for a DRESS REHEARSAL. I estimate this to take 1/2 hr(costumes) and then rehearsal the usual 1-1/2 hrs. We still plan on being done by 2:00. Bob has been done around 11:30-11:45 which would put our rehearsal start time @ 12:15 (latest). This is only an estimation, however.

On March 26th @ 6:00 is our FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL! It will be conducted in the same manner. 1/2 hr to get into costume, and 1-1/2 hr for the play. We'll plan on starting right at 6:30 Friday and Saturday(PLAY), so that the kids are use to this time frame. Please dress your kids in tan, brown, black or blue jeans and a light weight plain-sort of shirt. EVERYONE has a costume over their clothes. If your child has specific needs due to the part he/she plays we will notify you of this on March 14th via a take home letter. Please don't worry, we based it on clothes they most likely have in their wardrobe; no need to go out and buy something new.

Please continue to pray for the play, the children, the leaders and those who will be touched by its message.
~Thanx and God Bless, the Easter play Team~

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Ironman Training

Rivermen, We will begin Ironman training on April 11th at 8A.M.  We will be starting a new study "Ironman" that morning. We will meet down stairs in the nursery. Men I am very excited to do this study with you as we train to be the men God created us to be.  We need to train together and you don't have to be an "Ironman" already to start your training. All men are welcomed as we all will have an equally important part in eachothers training. Gentlemen I hope to see you there.  If you have any questions talk to me at church or e-mail me.   Further information  will be shared in the coming weeks.  God Bless You.     mike gladem

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Living Above Reproach - Part 2

"Living Above Reproach - Part 2"

Genesis 20

Pastor Bob Turner

Click the link below to listen to the Sermon...

www.PortageChurch.org/sermons

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Thanks

Julie and I want to thank our church family for being so kind and generous with their Prayers, Support and all the meals that were made for us to have. It is a real blessing during Julie's surgery and recovery. Thank you so much. Bill and Julie. Read Full Post»

Save the Date LADIES!!!

The Women's Ministry Team has MANY exciting events planned for all the River ladies!!!

A couple events that are nearing that we want you to save the date for are:

April 16/17 River Chicks Slumber Party 6p-10a
bring a dish to pass, pillow and blanket, blow up mattress, bible, and a friend!

May 8th Mothers Day Mommy-N- Me Picnic 11a-2p
bring your own lunch and snacks, crafts will be supplied
(location will be posted soon, applies to grandmas/grandchildren too)

Gob Bless,
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Java for Jesus (Ladies Group)

Java for Jesus ladies group will not be meeting through the month of March.

Our Meetings will Resume:
Where: River of Life Church Basement
When: April 11th and every Sunday there after
Time: 8:30-9:30 am
Material: Bible, River Devotional, Pen, and an Open Mind and Heart

*No Children*

If you have any questions/concerns please contact me directly at JennSelbach@PortageChurch.org or 617-4274

or the Women's Ministry Team at WM@PortageChurch.org

Hope to see many faces!!!

God Bless,
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