PPC's Presbyterian Women's Group will be hosting the John Knox Presbyterian Women Spring Gathering on Saturday, May 3rd.
Our speaker will be Sara Shaver from Sleep in Heavenly Peace which is a non-profit organization that builds beds for children in need. We will be collecting new twin size bedding to help with this project. A tub is provided for donations in Parry Hall.
Registration is at 9:30 a.m. A luncheon will be served for $8. As a part of the "Spring Gathering" we will share in the Celebration of the Lord's Supper and special music will be provided by our own Fred and Judy Taylor, with Lee Roundy.
If you have any questions, please let Donna Mohr know.
During the Season of Lent, we offered a unique learning experience for an "intergenerational" group. This "Confirmation For All" was an opportunity to study the "basics of the Christian faith" while interacting with one another on the journey.
Our "Confirmation For All" concluded on April 29.
Chance Cross, along with his parents Nicky and Troy shared in this experience these past months.
We are seeking "participants" who would like to participate in important ministry opportunities as we move into the new year.
Some of the opportunities include:
- Updating the Church Sign
- Operating the "Screens" for worship
- Operating the "livestream" video for worship
While these may sound a bit "intimidating" - those who volunteer will be provided a "training time" in preparation.
We are hoping to have enough people that we can "set up a rotation" of folks!
If you have questions - or are interested - please contact Pastor Dave soon!
We are also looking for donations of travel size shampoo and regular size deodorant for our hygiene bags we distribute in the community. There is a basket on the table in Parry Hall for your donations.
bsp;Dear Portage Presbyterian Church ` This year I set my goal to collect 300 boxes of cereal. With your kind heart and help I was able to collect a total of 405 boxes of cereal! Thank you so much!
With love, Harlan
P.S. - Harlan's School Collected a total of 815 boxes - of which Harlan collected 405 Boxes!
Brekkan's "goal" was $100.00 - which would enable him to donate items for the benefit of those who attend the Lions' Camp.
If you would like to contribute to the Lions' Camp fund - you can still do so on Sunday, May 4 - or contact Tara Bandekow. Thank you!
Sunday, May 4 - "Traditional" Worship Service - 10:05 a.m.
The Third Sunday of Eastertide - Celebration of the Lord's Supper
Luke 24:13-35Sunday, May 11 - "Traditional" Worship Service - 10:05 a.m.
The Fourth Sunday of Eastertide
Luke 24:36-48Sunday, May 18 - "Informal" Worship Service - 10:05 a.m.
The Fifth Sunday of Eastertide
Matthew 28:16-20Sunday, May 25 - Traditional" Worship Service - 10:05 a.m.
The Sixth Sunday of EastertideSunday, June 1 - Traditional" Worship Service - 10:05 a.m.
The Seventh Sunday of Eastertide
"Celebrating our Graduates"
Acts 1:3-11Sunday, June 8 - Traditional" Worship Service - 10:05 a.m.
Pentecost Sunday
"Confirmation Sunday"
Acts 2:1-21Here's "another option" for "online" worship experiences!
https://www.youtube.com/@portagepresbyterianchurch2652
You can go to the PPC "YouTube" Channel!The videos on "YouTube" are not live streamed -
they are added to the PPC YouTube Channel during the following week.
We appreciate the time and effort of all of our "Holy Week" readers -
whose participation helped to provide our inspirational worship experiences!
Thank you
Debby Capener - Fred Taylor - Harlan Buchanan - Kathy Hankins
The Deacons continue to be a "busy group"
- Planning for Communion Sundays.
- Hosting a "fellowship hour" after worship on April 27.
- Distributing flowers from Easter.
- And making plans to visit our homebound folks on May 10, bringing May baskets to hang on door knobs.
As always - all "loose offerings" (coins and cash) - on "Communion Sundays" - will be given to the Deacons to help purchase communion supplies and the Upper Room devotionals. Again, that "loose change" is always welcome! Thank you for your generosity.
This summer the "Portage Summer Lunch Program for Kids" program will be going into its 12th year. And we are looking for "volunteers" to be a part of the "Planning Group."
This Planning Group will be reviewing the past year's program as well as making plans for the summer of 2025.
We would love to have you be a part of this important effort here in Portage.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Pastor Dave.
New Directions 4-H club is a very active group of young people from the area that meet together to share ideas, work on projects and learn great leadership skills.
The New Directions 4-H club meets @ PPC on the 3rd Sunday of each month, beginning @ 4:00 p.m.
PPC is pleased to be able to support the efforts of 4-H and the New Directions Club by offering a meeting space and support for their good work.
We Jen Martens serves as the advisor for the New Directions Club.
The Scouts have been "out and about" this past month visiting the fire station - checking out medflight and attending Merit Badge Clinics in addition to working on "scouting skills"
We celebrate the Scouts, Leadersand the Scout Program here @ PPC!
Once again, Portage Presbyterian Church is one of the sponsors for the "Community Vacation Bible School" here in Portage.
The Community VBS will be held the week of July 28-August 1 -8:30-Noon.
This year, however, the VBS will be held at St. Mary's School.
There are some exciting things being planned - and we hope that many young people will be a part of this experience.
The cost for the VBS will be only $5.00 / child (with a $10.00 / family total).
"Older youth" and Adult volunteers are also welcome to take part!
Registration for the VBS will be "online" this year.
For more information, please see the "flyer" included with the newsletter.
If you have questions, please get in touch with Pastor Dave.
Join the 2025 VBS "Crew" at Culvers on Monday, May 19
for a "VBS Fund Raiser"
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Come hang out - eat - and help support the 2025 Community VBS
All funds raised help to support the program - purchase supplies
& keep the "registration fee" at an "unbelievably low price" of $5.00 / youth.
The Pentecost Offering unites us in a church-wide effort to support young people and inspire them to share their faith, ideas, and unique gifts with the church and the world.
Psalm 71 testifies that a foundation of faith established during childhood helps ensure lifelong faith and service. The patterns and lessons established during these formative years continue to bear fruit throughout a person's life.
By receiving the Pentecost Offering, you are nurturing the faith of children, youth, and young adults. In order to support the Pentecost Offering you may use the "regular offering envelope" - with a note for The Pentecost Offering.
"Kwik Trip" Car Wash Cards are still available!
For $36.00 / card, you will receive 5 "Ultimate" car washes (normally a cost of $50.00)
If you would like to purchase a "Kwik Trip Car Wash Card" - contact Pastor Dave.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
To Contact The Portage Presbyterian Church
Phone: 608-742-6006
Church Office email: office@portagepresbyterian.com
Pastor Dave email: pastordave@portagepresbyterian.com
Website: www.portagepresbyterian.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Portage-Presbyterian-Church-155581354519952
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@portagepresbyterianchurch2652
It is "easy" to make a "financial" offering
for the work and ministry here @ Portage Presbyterian Church
You may choose to .... Mail it to the Church Office
or Drop it in the "mail slot"
or Use the "online giving" option on "PPC's Website"
or scan the "QR Code" which will take you to the "Online Giving" Portal
Your financial support for the work and ministry of God in and through the Portage Presbyterian Church is greatly appreciated!
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Serving God and God's People
With "Energy, Intelligence, Imagination and Love"Ruling Elders / Session
Moderator - Pastor Dave Hankins
Clerk of Session - Alex HarveyAlex Harvey (2024)
Rhys Brenner (2024)
Lee Roundy (2024)Larry Day (2025)
Jarrett Foster (2025)
Nancy Schaper (2025)Tara Bandekow (2026)
Nancy Beasley (2026)
Kathy Raimer (2026)
Deacons
Moderator of Deacons - Peggy Alf-Sechtig
Secretary - Liz Bellmore
Treasurer - Joyce Meredith
Tammy Foster (2024)
Lynne Warren (2024)Peggy Alf (2025)
Joyce Meredith (2025)
Liz Bellmore (2025)Glenda Day (2026)
Vickie Kastner (2026)
Joyce Oehlhof (2026)************************
The Staff:
You are always welcome at The Portage Presbyterian Church!
Pastor: David Hankins
pastordave@portagepresbyterian.com
Financial Secretary:
Mary Gunderson
(Mary is normally in the church office on Monday mornings from 10:00-noon)
Church Secretary:
Kathy Hankins
(Kathy is in the Church Office Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
The Portage Presbyterian Church
120 West Pleasant Street
P.O. Box 222
Portage, WI, 53901
Phone: (608) 742-6006
E-mail: office@portagepresbyterian.com
