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December 2024 Portlight

November 26th 2024 MST

Greetings Members and Friends of The PORT, Here is the link for the December newsletter, which will be posted on our website soon. This issue is packed full of news and activities for the Advent season, which starts this Sunday, December 1st. Please join us before worship for our annual Hanging of the Greens as we decorate our church for the Christmas season. Refreshments will be provided. Have you had a chance to attend one of our SupPORT dinners on the 3rd Wednesday of the month? We have held three dinners th ...Continue Reading

November 2024 Portlight

October 31st 2024 MST

Dear Members and Friends of The PORT, Happy Halloween! Attached is the November Portlight, filled with lots of "treats" but no "tricks".  As most of you know, this is the month of our Annual Holiday Bazaar, but this year is extra special as we're celebrating its 50th Anniversary! Wow, that is a huge milestone and one that we should all be so proud of! Our bazaar has a longstanding reputation as being one of the best in the area. We have a rich heritage of creative and talented folks who showe ...Continue Reading

October 2024 Portlight

September 26th 2024 MST

Hello Members and Friends of The PORT, We hope you are enjoying this beautiful late summer/early fall weather here in Minnesota! Attached you will find a link to the October newsletter. Pastor Henry's letter is very timely for these times we are in, so please take a moment to read that as it is a good reminder for us all.  Please read the article on page 5 about our upcoming Holiday Bazaar and Attic Treasures. Can you believe it is less than 2 months away? This is a very special year as we are celebrating a HUG ...Continue Reading

September 2024 Portlight

August 30th 2024 MST

Dear Members and Friends of The PORT, Please find attached the link to the September Portlight newsletter. It will soon be on our website as well. The summer has flown by and we are excited to welcome everybody back to worship for Rally Sunday on September 8th. Please join us for worship at 10:00am with Communion, and the Sunday School classes for the kids and youth will resume that day too.  This newsletter is packed full of important articles, so please take a few minutes to read them all to get updated& ...Continue Reading

August 2024 Portlight

August 3rd 2024 MST

Dear Members and Friends of The PORT, Here is the link to the August newsletter, which will soon be posted on our website at www.paumc.org. This Sunday our new District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Woojae Im, will be preaching as he joins us for worship. Please come to hear his message titled "God So Loved the World". He is anxious to meet our members so if you're in town please come help us welcome him. The August calendar is fairly light as we all enjoy these last weeks of the slower summer pace before ...Continue Reading

August 2024 Portlight

August 2nd 2024 MST

Dear Members and Friends of The PORT, Here is the link to the August newsletter, which will soon be posted on our website at www.paumc.org. ...Continue Reading

July 2024 Portlight

June 28th 2024 MST

Dear Members and Friends of the PORT, Here's the link to the July newsletter, which will soon be on the website at www.paumc.org. We have a special outdoor worship service planned for July 21st with the Blessing of the Animals and an ice cream social following worship. We hope you will invite your friends and neighbors to join us for this special service.  Despite the rainy weather, we hope you are finding some time to relax and enjoy the slower pace of the summer season. We look forward to seeing you very ...Continue Reading

June 2024 Portlight

June 4th 2024 MST

Dear Members and Friends of The Port, Here's the link to the June Portlight. It will soon be on our website at https://paumc.org/portlight-2024/ This issue contains a summary of the important key developments from the General Conference that Pastor Henry attended in May. You will also find some pictures of our youth that were Confirmed in May, and a list of the Graduates from our Port Family. During these summer months we hope you will join us for worship when you're available, and if you're traveling you can j ...Continue Reading

May 2024 Portlight

May 1st 2024 MST

Dear Members and Friends of The PORT, Here's the link to the May newsletter, which will soon be on the website at www.paumc.org under the Portlight link. We have a busy May ahead at the PORT! This Saturday, 5/4, is our Spring Cleanup of the church building and grounds. The Trustees invite everyone to attend between 9am and 12pm. Then on Sunday we have a class of 6 youth getting confirmed with a reception following worship. We hope you will all join us to celebrate their dedication and hard work as they become me ...Continue Reading

April 2024 Portlight

April 6th 2024 MST

Dear Members and Friends of The PORT, Attached is the link to the April newsletter, which will be on the website soon as well. The Youth and Family Annual Garage Sale is happening on April 26 & 27. You can find more details on page 4. This month's Mission Outreach is for the Native American Ministries Sunday which will be April 14. Details are also on page 4. Also included are some pictures from our wonderful Maundy Thursday and Easter services.  Coming in May will be Confirmation Sunday on May 5th and th ...Continue Reading

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