Feb. 12 – Deadline to Register for Feb 19-21 - A Seminar for Men Who Want to Move From Performance to Passion at Seneca Hills -  True Christianity is not about "acting good."  God offers more than behavior modification - He offers heart transformation!  Join us and be REWIRED to build a passionate faith!   Sessions include 1) From Performance to Grace, 2) From Idols to "Spirit and Truth", 3) from Self-sufficiency to Faith, 4) Rewired for Biblical Manhood.   Cost: $95 - includes accommodations, meals and programmed activities.  Activities include: Paintball, Skeet shooting, 3D shoot. Register online at www.senecahills.com under the "Conference" tab.

Friday, February 12 - Strategic Energy Management Workshop, at the Klapec Community Room, Klapec Auto Body, 180 Regina Drive, Cranberry, PA  16310.  What is your energy strategy?  Do you understand your electric bill?  Are you prepared for electric rate deregulation in Jan. 2011?  There is no fee to attend.   Please RSVP by contacting Amber Walters at the Northwest Commission at 814-677-4800 ext. 100 or email amberw@nwcommission.org  Topics will be Comprehensive Energy Brokerage -- Energy Audits -- Demand Response Assistance -- and EPA Green Power Partner Assistance Program.

 Saturday  Feb. 13 - Stuffed Pork chop or Stuffed Chicken Breast  Dinner at  COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN YOUTH CENTER 1001 Annisville Rd., Annisville, PA,   Doors open at 5:30 *Dinner at 6:00  Menu will be Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Apple Sauce, Pie, & Beverage.   $18.00 per  Couple Pre sold-- $20.00 Per Couple at the door - $10.00 per single ticket sold-- $11.00 Single ticket sold at the door. A ministry of the Six Points Church of God of Prophecy.

Monday, Feb. 15 - Reservations Due for Franklin-Oil City After 5 Dinner Group invits you to "As Time Goes By" on Feb. 23 at Quality Inn & Conference Center, Liberty St., Franklin, 6:30 to 8:15 pm, Cost $14.  Special Feature: Niki Cummings Volmrich of Feldman Jewelers.  Special Music: Nelson Porter.  Guest Speaker:  Barbara Dawson.  To make reservations call 814-676-5838 or 814-677-2603. 

Thursday, February 18 - Western Pennsylvania Conference United Methodist Minister’s Chorus at the Oakland United Methodist Church, located at 1431 State Route 428, in Dempseytown, at 7:00 pm   The Chorus does eight concerts a year, and is currently under the direction of Rev. Duane C. Slade and his wife, Muriel. The public is invited to attend.  Those who come will have the unique opportunity of hearing a blend of men’s and women’s voices singing both separately and together.  There is no charge for admission; however, a free-will offering will be received.  Come out and enjoy an evening of beautiful, sacred music.   For further information you may contact the church at (814)676-0959.

Saturday, February 20 – Speech Tournament for The Western Pennsylvania Christian Orators (WPaCO,  a group of ome schooling families with a vision to assist home-educating parents as they endeavor to develop sound communication skills in Christian students. For more information about WPaCO, please visit www.wpaco.com Community Judges needed:  As part of the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA), we are required to recruit approximately 25 adults from our communities to assist in judging our students’ performances. NO SPECIAL ADVANCED TRAINING IS REQUIRED. We will provide all necessary instruction on the day you judge.  To show our gratitude, please allow us to provide you with complimentary snacks and meals during the tournament.

When & Where:  The tournament will take place on February 20, 2010 at First Baptist Church, 103 Cranberry Road, Grove City, PA.We will need help from morning to evening on that day. Help for even a half-day will assist us greatly. As a judge, you can set your own schedule. Come for half a day, for two rounds, or for the entire day.  Judge training will be provided at various times throughout each day. To sign up as a volunteer judge, or if you have unanswered questions, please contact:
Debbie Herbener
By e-mail: djherbener@mises.com
By phone: (724) 458-5273      or
Terri Clarahan  by phone: (814) 437-3668

Feb. 21-24 – Revival Services based on the Book of Revelation and the End Times, Cooperstown Church of God, 6:00 pm nightly.  Saturday Feb. 6, 9:00 am “Make a Difference” training for teen/adults.   Speaker will be Garry Bates, Senior Pastor at the First Church of God in Greenville.

Sunday, Feb. 21 – "Sound Witness" from Jamestown PA in Concert at Harrisville UMC, 301 S. Main St., Harrisville at 7:00 pm.  Proceeds of a love offering will be given to the group to further their ministry.

Sunday, February 21 - Italian Buffet from 10:30 - 1:30 at Bethel United Methodist Church - Social Hall, 2656 State Route 417, Franklin.  The buffet features various Italian dishes, salad, rolls, dessert, and beverage. Donation only - proceeds will benefit our mission fund.  Dine in or carry outs are available. Handicapped accessible

  Tuesday, Feb. 23 – “Is there a difference today from the book of Acts Church?” Plan to attend a meeting sponsored by Seedplanter Ministries,  at New Haven Court, located behind the Clearview Mall at 7:00 pm.  There is no charge for attending and refreshments will be served.  There will be time for prayer and open discussion about this very important subject.  Chritians and denominations are welcome to attend.  Our desire is to bring believers together.  Other topics will be discussed at future meetings.  If you can attend, please respond to TCrawford@IntegraCare.com  or seeplanter@zoominternet.net   If you cannot make this meeting and want to be involved please respond to seekingGod7revival@yahoo.com

Thursday, February 18 - Western Pennsylvania Conference United Methodist Minister’s Chorus at the Oakland United Methodist Church, located at 1431 State Route 428, in Dempseytown, at 7:00 pm   The Chorus does eight concerts a year, and is currently under the direction of Rev. Duane C. Slade and his wife, Muriel. The public is invited to attend.  Those who come will have the unique opportunity of hearing a blend of men’s and women’s voices singing both separately and together.  There is no charge for admission; however, a free-will offering will be received.  Come out and enjoy an evening of beautiful, sacred music.   For further information you may contact the church at (814)676-0959.

 Friday, March 12 – Registration Deadline for March 19-21 - Ladies' Scrapbook Retreat at Seneca Hills Bible Conference, 6:30 on Friday  to 1:00 pm Sunday.    Cost is $85 per person.  Join women from around the region for two days of unfettered fellowship, fantastic food, blissful rest...and of course, hours of scrapbooking pleasure!  The event includes accommodations in the Miller Retreat Center and a Friday night snack through Sunday lunch.  Register online at www.senecahills.com under Conferences or download a brochure, fill it out and send it in.

Friday, April 2 – Registration Deadline for April 9-11, Beauty from Ashes, A Conference for Women at Seneca Hills Bible Conference, 7:00 Friday thru Sunday 1:00 pm.  Cost $85 per person.  A world that celebrates success doesn't see value in broken things. But God brings "Beauty from Ashes".  Special Musical Guest: Gordy & Marie Barlow Martin (www.mariebarlow.com)   Download a brochure for more details or to register via mail, or register online at www.senecahills.com under Conferences. 

Thursday, April 22 - 17th Annual Focus on Our Future Community Forum, 8:30 to 4:30 at the Oil City YWCA.  Forum Theme: R.E.S.P.E.C.T with presenting Keynote Speaker: Jess Wiener with a desire to create social change.  Jess was a founding member of the University Park Ensemble; the UPE used social, health and educational theatre to create social action and campus awareness on such topics as body image, eating disorders, date rape and sexual assault, hate crimes, diversity issues, and domestic violence.

Friday, April 23 - Marketing the Benefits of Prevention Services to the Community, a half-day training sponsored by Focus on Our Future Collaborative Board will be heard at The Penn Dot Building in Oil City.  Presenter will be Debra Tingley.  There is no cost to attend, lunch will be provided.  To register or if you have questions, call the Keystone Community Education Council in Oil City at 814-678-5069 or email lhummer@csonline.net

 Saturday, April 24 - Beth Moore "So Long Insecurity" Simulcast at two locations:  Atlantic Ave. United Brethren Church in Franklin and Harrisville Branch in Harrisville.