Dear Members and Friends of the PORT, Attached you will find the link to the March newsletter. There is much happening at The PORT, including a Lenten Book Study about the teachings of John Wesley. There's still time to join us on Wednesdays, March 6 or March 20 for a light supper at 6pm, followed by great conversation as we explore the book at 6:30. Easter Sunday is March 31, and we will be joining with the Brazilian Church of Hope for a wonderful day of celebration, scripture, music and fellowship. All of the ...Continue Reading

Dear Members and Friends of The PORT, Here's the link to the February newsletter.  Lent starts this month with Ash Wednesday falling on Valentine's Day, 2/14. We will be having a worship service that evening at 7:00 pm, and we hope you will attend. Pastor Henry will be leading a Lenten study of a book called "Three Simple Rules, A Wesleyan Way of Living." We will meet on four Wednesdays during February and March, 2/7, 2/21, 3/6, and 3/20. We will start with a light dinner ...Continue Reading

Happy New Year! Here is the link to the January newletter.  This issue contains several pictures of our Christmas family event, the Bethlehem Experience. It was a special day full of fun activities and a relaxing time in the company of our PORT friends and family. Thank you to all who planned, organized, and attended this event.  Pastor Henry's message reflects on the opportunities offered for us all as we start fresh with a new year. He talks about setting goals, not just for ourselves, also ...Continue Reading

Dear Members and Friends of The Port, Here is the link to the December newsletter.  This Sunday is the start of Advent and we hope you will join us for worship in person or online.  This Saturday all are invited to the Hanging of the Greens followed by a hot dog lunch and Christmas Bingo. Please bring a friend and join in the fun! The newsletter contains details for many other upcoming events of the season, and a thank you for another successful Holiday Bazaar. We wish you and your family a ble ...Continue Reading

Dear Members and Friends of the PORT, Here is the link to the November newsletter, which will soon be displayed on our website at www.paumc.org under Portlight Online. Our 49th Annual Holiday Bazaar & Attic Treasures is happening next week and you will find all of the details on page 5. Please invite your friends and neighbors to stop by! Remember that this Sunday marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, so set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.  This Sunday is All Saints' Sunda ...Continue Reading

Dear Members and Friends of The PORT, Here is the link to the October newsletter, which is now on the website at https://paumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/October2023PORTLIGHT-.pdf . It is also attached if you wish to print a copy. On page 4, please see an announcement about our 3 newest PAUMC members! There is a detailed, newsy article about this year's Holiday Bazaar on page 5, and on the following page please read about a staffing change in our Office, effective during the month of October.   ...Continue Reading

Dear Members and Friends of The PORT, Here is the link to the September newsletter, which is now on the website at https://paumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/September2023Portlight.pdf. (No attached version of the Portlight this month as the size exceeds the maximum due to the number of pictures.)  Inside you will see pictures from our joyful outdoor worship event Blessing of the Animals and an update of all the good work The PORT Mission Outreach team is doing with your help. Enjoy! A ...Continue Reading

Dear Members and Friends of The PORT, Here is the link to the August newsletter, which is now on the website at https://paumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/August2023Portlight.pdf. It is also attached if you wish to print a copy. Join The PORT and Rev. Henry Dolopei II Sundays at 10:00 am for worship. We meet in person and also livestream worship service every Sunday on our PAUMC YouTube channel with delayed broadcasts on both YouTube and our PAUM ...Continue Reading

Dear Members and Friends of The PORT, Here is the link to the July newsletter, which is now on the website at https://paumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/July2023Portlight.pdf . It is also attached if you wish to print a copy. On the cover you will see a poster for our first outdoor worship and "Blessing of the Animals" with grilling/picnic afterward. Please invite your animal-loving friends or neighbors as a doorway into joining us at The PORT. Inside you will see pictures of ...Continue Reading

Dear Members and Friends of The PORT, Here is the link to the June newsletter, which is now on the website at https://paumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/June2023Portlight.pdf. It is also attached if you wish to print a copy. Pastor Henry reflects on what it means to be "Dad" in this month where we recognize fathers and all men acting as father figures. On page 5 please see a consise description and layout of your rotating assignments as a member of a "PORT Fle ...Continue Reading