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

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

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

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