Buildings
In how many "buildings" has the congregation worshipped?
Five Total = Garrison School, 3 church buildings, Courthouse basement (after fire)
What year was the city of Portage incorporated?
1854
What year did PPC go on their first "mission trip?"
2000 - Chattanooga, TN
Who was the first pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Portage?
Rev. William McNair
St. Ignace, MI
How many "buildings" were built as Presbyterian Churches in Portage?
Three
What is the connection between the Indian Agency House and the Girls Scout organization?
John and Juliet Kinzie's granddaughter was the founder of the Girl Scouts
What was one of the first "mission" projects that the Presbyterian Church started in 1851?
The "Classical Institute" - an educational program for young people - this would later "morph" into the Portage School District
When did the Presbyterian Church first become a "charter organization" for the Boy Scouts?
In 1912 Troop 72 was chartered. Though in 1911 the church had a "Kangaroo Patrol."
Who is one of the more famous officers who served at Ft. Winnebago?
Lt. Jefferson Davis - who would become the President of the Confederacy during the Civil War
Which church denomination purchase both the "first" and the "second" Presbyterian church buildings?
The Baptists
What unique feature of the church directly connects the church with Portage's history?
The "train" window
How many members did the Presbyterian Church have when it was chartered as a church in 1850?
Ten
How many different "leadership offices" has the church had in its history?
3 - the Board of Elders / Session - the Board of Deacons - and the Board of Trustees (which was discontinued in 1984)
True or False? The Presbyterian Church has never had a pipe organ in the sanctuary?
False. The "first pipe organ" was installed in the ""second" church in 1879 ($1000). When the "new" church was built a "new pipe organ" was installed (cost $2850). Before the pipe organs, a "melodeon" was played (in Parry Hall)
Who were the pastors when the Presbyterian Church built new buildings?
Rev. William McNair for the first and second buildings. Rev. Dr. Ritchey for the third (and present) building
How many of the buildings built by the Presbyterian Church are still standing?
All three are still standing. The "first" church is across the street from Kratz FH. The "second" church is the Portage Center for the Arts. And we are "in" the third church building.
Who was the first "women elder" ordained in the Portage Presbyterian Church?
Margaret Anderson
True or False? The Presbyterian Church in Portage was the first "Protestant" denomination in Portage?
True - the church was "officially" chartered on July 29, 1850.
In what year did the Presbyterian Church offer worship at the Drive In theater?
1954
What "year" is on the cornerstone of the church building?
1892
True or False? The canal's location has always been where it is now?
False! The original plan for the canal had it run parallel to Wauona Trail.
What has been one of the longest tenured mission projects with which the church has been involved?
The FREE Christmas Day Dinner
Who are the 3 longest tenured pastors of the Presbyterian Church in Portage?
#3 Rev. Lloyd DeJong - #2 Rev. Dr. John Ritchey - #1 Rev. David Hankins
The First Presbyterian Church of the Town of Fort Winnebago