Deacon
Harry Porchia
Harry Porchia was born in Detroit Michigan on February 22, 1952. He moved to Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 2. He was baptized in 1970 by Huey Hervey. Harry served in the Army from 1972 to 1974. When he returned from the military he placed his membership at the Swope Parkway Church of Christ (formerly known as the 39th & Michigan Church of Christ.
In 1972 he married Debra Zollar-Porchia. They have been married for 40 years. They have 2 sons, one daughter and 7 grand-children.
Harry was ordained as a deacon in 1989. He has been at Swope Parkway for 40 years.
He has worked with the following ministries:
Deacon in Charge of Financial Services
Deacon in Charge of Building Maintenance
Deacon in Charge of Children Power Hour
Deacon in Charge of Worship Committee
Facilitator for 87th Street Small Group Ministry
Facilitator of the Marriage Class
Coordinator for Monthly Fellowship
Harry retired from the IRS in 2011 after 35 years of service.
His favorite scripture is Ephesians 5: 25-26.
