Pure Freedom….Coming Tomorrow!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by hmohnkern

WHAT?

Pure Freedom is a brand new event for moms and teen girls designed to get communication flowing.  It’s a three hour game-show-meets-talk-show mother/daughter event filled with vibrantworship, deep Bible teaching and a whole lot of insanity. Erin Davis*, host of LiesYoungWomenBelieve.com, will emcee the night with energy and audience participation events. She’ll also present Dannah’s famous “Truth or Bare” Fashion Show.

Stephanie Peters, national worship leader, will bring your heart to the throne of God so that His truth will penetrate. Dannah Gresh will teach brand new insights from her 2011 release, What Are You Waiting For?  The One Thing No ONe Ever Tells You About Sex.  And, it will all be wrapped in great mother/daughter moments that will never beforgotten.

WHY?  Roughly 50% of born again Christian women are fully sexually active before they leave high school.  Forty percent of them struggle with pornography at some level. Show us the teen girl who doesn’t struggle with body image and beauty lies.

The all-new Pure Freedom mother/daughter event is created to equip mom and daughter to live vibrant lives of purity, heal from moments of past impurity and to understand that they are a masterpiece created by God.

It’s not just about purity. It’s ABOUT BEAUTY.

Pure Freedom with Dannah Gresh &
Worship Leader Stephanie Peters

Friday May 18th, 7-10 PM

LOCATION: FFH building (Old Cranberry HS) 224 S. Main Street Seneca, PA 16346

Cost of tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

Tickets will be available at the Venango YFC office venyfc@csonline.net

www.venangoyfc.org (814-677-7013 )and on-line NOW through i-tickets http://www.itickets.com/events/282307.html and local church offices- Galloway UM Church, Christ UM Church Franklin, the Atlantic Ave UB church, Bethel UM Church, Oil City Nazarene Church, and OCCA in Oil City too!

 

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Fertigs U.M. Innovative Garden Ministry…A Community Outreach

Posted on May 16, 2012 by hmohnkern

FERTIGS UMC CHARGE INNOVATIVE MINISTRY – “GARDEN OF HOPE”

A Community Outreach of the
Ashland, Fertigs, and Pine City United Methodist Churches

IT IS OUR VISION AND PRAYER TO DEVELOP A GARDEN THAT WILL ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DEVELOP WAYS OF SUSTAINMENT, PROVIDE PRODUCE FOR AREA FAMILIES AND FOOD PANTRIES AND TO REACH OUT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES WITH THE LOVE OF CHRIST.

THE “GARDEN OF HOPE” WILL BE LOCATED ON ASHLAND CHURCH ROAD – NEAR KOSSUTH. DIRECTIONS TO THE GARDEN – TURN OFF ROUTE 322 AT KOSSUSTH ONTO CAMP COFFMAN RD. – FOLLOW APPROXIMATELY 3MILES TO ASHLAND UM CHURCH AND ASHLAND CHURCH RD. – THE GARDEN IS LOCATED ¼ MILE PAST CHURCH ON RIGHT –

SUNDAY – MAY 20TH AT 5PM
COVERED DISH DINNER – PICNIC STYLE
with Hamburg and Hotdogs provided –
At Ashland United Methodist Church –
Dedication of Garden and time of worship to follow dinner.

Some have asked our needs ——– The first is prayer – we would ask that you would be in prayer for this outreach to the community.  Our other needs seem for the time to be a resource of help who will help to prepare the garden sight and then help with maintaining the garden through the summer until the time of harvest. We are operating on a shoe string budget so there will be a need to cover the expenses of fertilizer, plants and seeds, and any other incidentals that may arise. You may bring any gifts with you to the dinner on the 20th or send them to Fertigs UM Charge, 1652 Fertigs Rd., Venus PA 16364 .

If you have folks in your churches who would like to involved please share this information with them or have them contact us the best contact phone number is 814-354-2305.

We welcome the opportunity to work with the other churches in the community for the glory of God. It is our intention to not only use this as a way to share God’s love, but also to encourage others in self sustainment and sharing their gifts and talents. We hope that the harvest of the garden will benefit local families, area food pantries, and others.

Any questions you may have please direct them to me. Ashland UM Church is located at the corner of Camp Coffman Rd., and Ashland Church Rd., if you turn onto Camp Coffman Rd. off 322 in Kossuth you will see the church in about 2 1/2 miles.

Praying for God’s blessings in each of your lives and that all of our churches will show Christ                                                          Love. Pastor Calvin Cook

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Computer Boot Camp (I Have a Computer Now What?) – Coming Soon!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by hmohnkern

As a ministry to the church and those in the church needing basic skills in computer technology, Heather Mohnkern, Executive Director of Fishermen’s Net and 20+ year veteran Computer Instructor will be conducting her second Computer Boot Camp.   The classes start May 22 and go for 13 weeks from 3-5 on Tuesdays.  Here’s a few more comments on the class…..

 Dear Heather
I just want to let you know that I enjoyed your classes and got a lot out of them. I think any one that wants to learn how to make new letter and bulletin they should take your class, I learned a lot of different things   to use in every day life to help others. I made a graduation invitation postcard  for a friend and I wouldn’t have been able to before your class, Thanks for all the knowledge you gave us to go out and help others and to all the nice ladles I met while coming to Boot Camp .               Kim Berlin
 I really felt Heather was the most patient and helpful instructor.  She definitely enriched my computer skills and gave me courage to “click ‘ that mouse where it never “clicked” before! Thank you so much for all you did.  God’s light shines through you. God bless…   Linda Trikur

DETAILS OF CLASSES

Location of Classes:  Fishermen’s Network at 149 Summit Drive, Franklin, PA  16323

ENTIRE BOOT CAMP $195 a savings of $65

Each class suggestion donation $20 if taken individually!

Computer Basics

Session 1.  – Desktop/Computer Basics  
Tues, May 22  3:00 – 5:00 p.m.     Sug. Don $20

Session 2.–Files and Folders
Tues, May 29  3:00 – 5:00 p.m.     Sug. Don $20

Session 3.–  Internet
Tues, June 5  3:00 – 5:00 p.m.      Sug. Don $20

Session 4.–  Using Programs
Tues, June 12  3:00 – 5:00 p.m.     Sug. Don $20

Session 5.–  Camera, Printers, Hard Drives Oh My!
Tues, June 19  3:00 – 5:00 p.m.     Sug. Don $20

USING MICROSOFT WORD 2010

Session 6.–  Intro to Word, Tips & Tricks
Tues, June 26   3:00 – 5:00 p.m.    Sug. Don $20

Session 7.  Using Tables – A MUST!
Tues, July 10  3:00 – 5:00 p.m.     Sug. Don $20

Session 8.–Graphics, SmartArt, WordArt, and more
Tues, July 17  3:00 – 5:00 p.m.     Sug. Don $20

Session 9.–Designing a Church Bulletin
Tues, July 24   3:00 – 5:00 p.m.    Sug. Don $20

Session 10.  Designing a Church Newsletter
Tues, July 31  3:00 – 5:00 p.m.     Sug. Don $20

Session 11.–Long Reports in Word
Tues, Aug 7  3:00 – 5:00 p.m.       Sug. Don $20

Session 12.–Mail Merge
Tues, Aug 14   3:00 – 5:00 p.m.    Sug. Don $20

Session 13.–Postcards/Business Cards for Various Uses
Tues, Aug 21  3:00 – 5:00 p.m.     Sug. Don $20

There are four seats still open so call  814-437-5355 now to reserve your seat.  Don’t let that computer intimidate you but learn how to master it as a tool for Kingdom work.  This class is being offered primarily to people in the church who want to be more effective with today’s technology

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ABC Baby Bottle Time…

Posted on May 8, 2012 by hmohnkern

Don’t forget to get your baby bottles before Mother’s Day, although if you are a little late, I suspect they will still oblige.  Between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, you have an opportunity to collect your change or make a donation to support this crucial work of the Lord in this area.

PASTORS…On our Virtual Bulletin Board are Church Bulletins Inserts just for you to use in your church from ABC                                                         Pregnancy Center

Recently ABC was given an ultra-sound machine.  How’s that for the Lord’s provision?  They are now in the process of pursuing the requirements to become a Medical Clinic.  This is a big step for them and your prayers and financial support is needed.

Another need is for “Life Ambassadors.”  Do you have a heart for the Pro-life ministry?  Have you been wondering where your “niche” fits into God’s kingdom? A Life Ambassador simply is an ambassador for life to your church or group.  ABC will keep you informed of life events coming to our area (such as life affirming films, speakers and events coming up at ABC).  You will be kept informed via occasional meetings, email or phone calls.  You would also have access to important resources for your church regarding the pro-life movement.  Interested?  Call Robyn at 814- 432-2229 and make a difference for many families

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Galloway Church Oil Change for Single Moms and Senior Citizens

Posted on May 8, 2012 by hmohnkern

Saturday, May 19 -  Galloway United Methodist Church tradition – its annual automobile oil change program for single moms and seniors – is scheduled later this month.  The event is set from 8 am to noon at the church at 196 Seysler Road, Franklin.  Galloway Church covers all costs of the program, so there is no charge for individuals who schedule an oil change. Single moms and seniors can participate by calling the church at 814-437-5425 and providing the year, make and model of their vehicle, along with the vehicle identification number (VIN), so the church can order the right oil filter.        The registration deadline is Friday, May 11.

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2012 National Day of Prayer

Posted on April 25, 2012 by hmohnkern

Please consider this prayer service and make it a priority.  We want to thank St. John’s and other area churches for initiating and organizing this opportunity.

Another resource can be found under our Virtual Bulletin Board, highlighting prayer points that you can pray through individually or collectively with a group of prayer warriors!  Click here to gain access to a .PDF document to print off for your local church service this Sunday!

 

 

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Youth 4 Purity Event Coming Soon…

Posted on April 16, 2012 by hmohnkern

April 27-28 – Youth 4 Purity Event at Church of God of Prophecy, 113 Winwood Lane (Camp Coffman Rd), Fertigs, PA.  This event promotes the gospel message of Jesus Christ and His message of purity and abstinence until marriage.  It will include speakers and a presentation for “The Silver Ring Thing.”  Speaker. Rick Cartegena, former inner-city gang member from Philadelphia who has turned his life to Christ will share his testimony.  The “Youth 4 Purity”  event is designed for teens, but is relevant to college students and young adults.  SFT leadership recognizes that the practice of “safe-sex” will not ensure protection from the physical, emotional and spiritual problems resulting from sexual activity among teens.  The only way to reverse the moral decay of any youth culture is to inspire a change in the conduct and behavior from those within the culture.   Therefore, every program and activity at SFT has been designed to both inform, inspire, educate, and follow-up students and parents in this battle for purity within their families.  A parent session will be held in conjunction with this event to educate parents about the challenge of today’s youth culture.   Sponsoring community partners are needed to help with volunteering and finances.  For more information call Pastor Jeff Kelley at 814-354-2667.  Platinum sponsorship of $250 gets their name and/or logo on the main sign for the event, full page advertisement in the event program and a certificate of appreciation.  Gold Sponsors of $100 gets a half page advertisement in the event program and a certificate of appreciation.  Silver sponsor of $50 receives a certificate of appreciation.

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Fox Street Church of God Plan’s Women’s Health Series…

Posted on April 16, 2012 by hmohnkern

The Fox St. Church of God Evangelism, Outreach and Benevolent (EOB) Team is hosting a Women’s Health Series of classes focusing on various topics of interest for all ages of women.  There will be 6 classes in the series starting on April 12, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. and will continue for the next five Thursdays.  They will be held at Towers Hall, 229 Fox Street, in Rocky Grove.  You may attend any or all of the classes which will be led by UPMC resource leaders.

Topics in the series are:

April 12 — Nutrition
April 19 — Exercise
April 26 — Stroke
May 3   — Anxiety/Depression
May 10 — Diabetes Prevention/Management
May 17 — Faith and Healing

Registration is not mandatory, however, it will be helpful in planning the seating and material needed.  Registration is free and may be done by calling the church office at 814-432-4366.  Refreshments will be available each evening and is open to all women to invite a friend or friends.

 

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Community Days Fundraiser at Bon Ton for YFC

Posted on April 16, 2012 by hmohnkern


Venango YFC needs your help!  The Bon-Ton Community Days are coming up again Friday and Saturday, April 27-28!   

 

Venango YFC is again selling Bon-Ton coupon booklets for $5.  The booklets have a 30% off one item coupon, a 20% off shopping pass you can use over and over again, some special offers only available in these coupon booklets, AND a coupon for $10 off an item of $10 or more.

Here is how it works:

1. Purchase a coupon booklet from YFC that can be used at Bon-Ton (and the stores listed below.)  You may purchase more than one!  You can use more than one of the “single use” coupons (such as the $10 off coupon) if you are purchasing multiple items.

2. Take your coupon booklet to the store on Friday, April 27 and/or Saturday, April 28 and use your coupons to SHOP!

 

So, by buying a coupon booklet, you get your $5 donation back and earn OVER $5 in savings!

 

Would you be willing to help us by buying a booklet or booklets?

Would you be willing to help us by selling coupon booklets to your family and friends to help the ministry of YFC?  You can do this one of two ways:

1. Call me at 657-3966, and I can have coupon booklets ready for you to pick up to sell for us.  You turn in the money and unsold booklets by April 26.

2. OR you can take orders for the booklets for YFC, and call me at 657-3966 to let me know how many you have sold.  You can then pick up the booklets, and I will collect the money for them at that time.

 

These coupons can only be used on Friday, April 27 (stores open at 9 am) and Saturday, April 28 (stores open at 7 am)

The coupons can also be used at Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson ’s , Elder Beerman, Herberger’s, and Younker’s so you could sell them to friends and family that live near those stores as well.

YFC gets to keep 100% of the profits.  This fundraiser is such a blessing to our ministry!


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Upcoming Opportunity to Participate in a Crosswalk or Good Friday Service in your area…

Posted on March 30, 2012 by hmohnkern

Fishermen’s Network Readers…we are coming into a Holy Week of the faith.  What better way to stop and take time to remember the events that we celebrate than to participate in a cross walk, Good Friday Service, or some quiet prayer time with our Lord.  Let us be challenged to actually participate in remembrance of such a solemn occasion and rejoice on Resurrection Day with our church family that we serve a risen King.  Our Lord and Savior is NOT DEAD…HE is ALIVE!

OIL CITY – The annual Oil City Cross Walk is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.  The walk will begin in the parking lot at the corner of Main and Petroleum streets in Oil City.  It will then proceed across the Petroleum Street Bridge, through the South Side, over the State Street Bridge, along Seneca Street, back Elm, over the Center Street Bridge and back to the parking lot.  It takes about one hour.  All are invited.  Check out our calendar for Good Friday services in your neighborhood.

FRANKLIN – The annual Franklin Cross Walk is scheduled for 10:30 beginning at St. Patrick Church.  It will involve a 1.5 mile, 90 minute walk that will include twelve downtown churches.  Parking is available at the Shop-n-Save side lots.  Following the walk, there will be two Community Good Friday Services beginning at 12:30.  St. Patrick Church will lead us in “The Veneration of the Cross” and St. John’s Episcopal Church will host a “Service of Solemn Collect”.  Check out our calendar for Good Friday services in your neighborhood.

For other services click here to go to our CALENDAR of events!

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