Member Info
Happy March Birthdays
1 Jamie Roberts
4 Robin Gay
8 Madalynn Brand
9 Larry Peters
12 Dolly (Evelyn) Pfost
15 Alice Moore
17 Marjorie Craig
21 Jacob Klock Horner
21 Mary Lange
24 Bill Graham
26 Rob McIntosh
26 Louise McCaul
27 Pamela Braden
28 Virginia Moore
Happy April Birthdays
1 Jim Peters
1 Samantha Kennedy
5 Heather Rupnik
6 Adam Gharky
7 Tina Mosher
8. Dylann Pierce
9 Autumn Sike
9 Brooke Ruchalski
11 Lillian Atkinson
12 Louise Bowers
17 Zachary Gharky
19 Ashley Cutlip
24 Ethan Rupnik
24 Haden Rupnik
24 Savannah Roberts
25 Lucas Kennedy
29 Gene Gharky
29 Jeremy Tipton
29 Joey Peters
30 Brad Ullman
30 Brian Ullman
March Anniversaries
9 – Matthew & Kristin Pierce married 12 years
13 – Chad & Jaime Roberts married 14 years
16 – Bill & Diane Graham married 10 years
April Anniversaries – n/a
March 2024
3 – Ted Taylor
10 – Cindy Pearce
17 – Matt Ruchalski
24 – Kevin Pearce
28 – Linda Weinkamer
31 – Ted Taylor
April 2024
7 – Steve Weinkamer
14 – Debbie Bahr
21 – Cindy Pearce
28 – Linda Weinkamer
Altar flowers are a beautiful enhancement to our worship services and may be provided in honor or memory of a special person in your life or for an event commemorating a date that is special to you.
Thank you for the blessing of our beautiful January and February Altar Flowers:
- January flowers were given in memory of Jim Pearce by Doris Pearce.
- February flowers were given in honor of Jim and Darlene’s 32nd anniversary by Jim and Darlene and given in Celebration of Terri Wilde’s birthday by Jeff and Terri Wilde.
Flower arrangements are typically displayed in the Chancel area during worship services, and you are welcome to take home the flowers you provide after our Sunday 9:30 am worship service.
Altar flowers are available for $25 per arrangement.
Please call at least one week in advance to allow us to place your name on our schedule. Or you can write your name on the chart located on the bulletin board outside the Church Secretary’s office.
Once your request has been submitted to the Church Secretary via phone or email, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for payment by check. Please make your check payable to PFUMC with “Altar Flowers” in the memo line and mail to Portage Faith UMC.
For questions or if you need to change your reservation, please email us.
Thank you to Emerson Hayes! Emerson volunteered himself to help the men’s group rake the leaves from the ditch on Feb. 8th.
He is a wonderful person and a great helper.
Our Prayers & Praise invites you to actively support our Portage Faith community with prayer.
Praise and Thanksgiving for:
• The birth of baby girl to Riley and Brooklynn.
• For Jamahl who is healing wonderfully.
Healing & Treatment:
• Jane Pietro’s friend, neighbor & dad.
• Bernie Chaykowski
• Nancy Infante
• Denise Gharky
• Randy Powell
• Doris Pearce
• Amy Alderman
• Nolan Stevenson
• Jennifer Jackson Black
• Jaime Whaley & Brenna
• Catherine Yeamans
• Andy Pfost
• Nick Yacko
• Darlene Dennis
• Amy – Sandy’s friend
Comfort & Peace:
• Cindy and Family at the loss of son
• Ruehr Family at the loss of Frank Sr.
• Cheryl in hospice care
• Anna Wetshtein daughter passed away.
• Dale Cooley Jr. and family at the loss of their son Jake.
• Family and Friends of Andy Oros who passed away.
• For Matt Pierce and family in the passing of his father Tom Pierce.
• For Family and Friends of Norm Christley who passed away.
For all Others in need:
• Marcy Horner needs employment
• Support for all caregivers
Our Portage Faith Church Prayer Chain is a source of comfort to all. It’s easy to submit your prayer request:
- Write it on the church prayer card during worship service (check “Add to prayer chain”); or
- Contact Cindy Pearce at 330-274-0507.
Also contact Cindy if you would like to be a Prayer Warrior.
Additional Concerns:
- For families who are caring for their family members with physical and mental health concerns
Psalm 121:1-2
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
If you have any updates to your membership status, name, address, phone number, or email, please notify the church office via email or calling 330-274-8987.
Lenten Potluck Dinner
Bring your favorite casserole, dessert or other food dish to share and come join us at 5:00 pm Sunday, March 3rd. Beverages will be provided. Reverend Graham will provide a program, “Walking in the Wilderness,” as an extension of his Lenten theme following our meal.
Solar Eclipse Party
When your grandchildren ask you, “Granny, where were you when the total solar eclipse happened?” Wouldn’t you really like to answer, “With my friends at Portage Faith United Methodist Church.”
Well . . . Now you have the opportunity. SOLAR ECLIPSE PARTY at Portage Faith Church on Monday, April 8, 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Solar viewing glasses and snacks provided. Gizmos will be available to help us “ooh” and “aah” over the eclipse. (We will be plunged into TOTAL DARKNESS for 2 minutes and 59 seconds beginning 37 seconds after 3:14 pm). Pastor Bill will probably be taking photos. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Dress for the weather. Don’t miss the party! It’s right in our own backyard, no need to drive to Texas for this one. And if the weather is bad, we’ll figure something out. Stay tuned for additional details.
Acolytes Wanted
Now that we have changed the way we bring in the light of Christ, we are in need of acolytes to light the candles. If you wish to help out with this please talk to Linda Weinkamer or Reverend Graham. You need to be eight years old and take a brief training session. There is an Acolyte calendar in the narthex to sign up on. We currently have two acolytes, but we welcome more!
More Ways to Serve
Are you searching for a way to give your time and talents in order to help Portage Faith in the mission of caring for and serving others? If you or someone you know can help in the following areas, please contact Erika Barnett.
- For the Nursery Room we would like to stream or use a speaker for the adults to either watch or just listen to the worship service live in the nursery.
- We are in need of nursery attendants.
- We are in need of a Youth Leader.
- The Winter Jam is March 8th! Anyone interested in going and helping?
- Easter Eggstravaganza, we need candy donations!