Every Wednesday, March 3-31 - Lenton Luncheons at Trinity UMC, 2 Center St., Oil City.  Serving lunch from 11 am to 1 pm.  Soup $2 per bowl or $5 per quart.  Sloppy Joe $1.75, Tuna, Egg or Ham Sandwich $1.50, Tossed Salad $1.50, Jello Salad $1.25, Pickled Egg $.50, Desserts $2 and Beverages $1.  To order call 677-2086 and ask for the kitchen.  Take-outs are available.  Will deliver orders over $10.   Proceeds go to Trinity UMC General Fund.

Every Friday, March 5-19 - Lenton Lunches at St. Stephens Church Social Center.  Menu will be soup, sandwiches, salad, desserts and drinks.  Carry outs will be available.

 Thursday, March 11 - Cooperstown Community Church of God Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner (Expansion Team) $5.00 donation at the door.  Held in our fellowship hall from 4:00 to 7:00  pm

 Friday, March 12 - Deadline for Nomination for Venango Co. Substance Abuse and MH/MR recognition of individuals who have made a significant contribution in the fields of substance abuse, mental health, mental retardation, and early intervention.  Individuals who meet the following criteria may be nominated for recognition:  1.) An adult, youth or family whose professional work is directed at improving the lives of those living with substance abuse, mental illness, mental retardation, or developmental disabilities. 2.) An adult or youth who has shown personal commitment or service to the community by helping those in need.  Nomination forms are available by calling 814-432-9744 or 432-9752.  Winners will be recognized on April 21 at the annual SAP and MH/MR dinner.

Friday, March 12 - Beef & Homemade Noodle Dinner at Congress Hill Church of God, 4:00 to ?, Adults - $8; Children - $4.  Takeouts available. 

 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.

March 12-13 – North Eastern Jurisdiction Evangelical Connection, Spring Meeting 2010 at  Quality Inn & Suites Lantern Lodge, Myerstown, PA -1:30 PM Friday, March 12, through noon Saturday, March 13 -   800-262-5564 (717-866-6536) for overnight reservations (Mention NEJEC for room rate of $89 plus tax)   Guest speakers: Dr. James Heidinger, recently retired head of Good News; Mike Sigman, President of Evangelical Seminary and Bob Ladd, prominent UM layman from Lebanon, PA.  The registration cost for this meeting is $25 per person.  Spouses are free. Please send a check payable to NEJEC along with the registration form below. Send to the registrar: Rev. David Roddy, 210 Cook Ave., Ridgway, PA 15853 , 814-772-5212(o), 772-1645(h)  roddyd@windstream.net

Friday  March 12^th  through Sunday March 21^th  - The Rocky Grove Pilgrim Holiness Church, at 925 Rocky Grove Avenue, would like to invite you to hear Melvin & Kaye Beecher, evangelist and singers from the state of Indiana.  They both graduated from Hobe Sound Bible College and have had a number of years experience as a pastor, a missionary and was also the President of a Bible School in Colorado Springs, CO.  here will be services at 7:00 pm each evening and a morning service on Sunday starting at 9:45 am.    Come and bring a friend with you.   All are invited to attend these revival services.  Hope to see you there. For more information please call Pastor Paul Baker at 814-432-4123.

March 13-14 - Home Improvement Weekend, an experience for the entire family at Galloway UMC featuring the wit and wisdom of nationally-known speakers Jeff & Debby McElroy.  Schedule as follows:
              Saturday, March 13, 6 pm        -Couples' Night Out
              Sunday, March 14, 9:30 am      -Parenting Conference - Secrets of Successful Parents
                                             8:15 & 10:45   -Family Worship Service
              Sunday, March 14, 12:00 pm    -Grandparents Appreciation Luncheon - The Grandparents Gift
              Sunday, March 14, 4:30 pm      -Pizza Bash - Living With Your Parents Without Losing Your Mind
              Sunday, March 14, 6:30 pm      -Family Commitment Service

Conference is open to all families in our community.  Whether you're a couple, family, grandparent, parent, or child, there 's something great for you at this special weekend. Due to expected attendance, reservations for the Couples' Night Out and Grandparent's Appreciation Luncheon are requested.  A donation of $30 per family is suggested.  For more information call the church at 814-437-5425.

Saturday, March 13 - Soup & Pie Lunch, Bake Sale and Mission Tables at Cooperstown UMC, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm  Vendors include:  Tammies Crafts, Papered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Celebrating Home, Watkins, Tupperware, Jewelry and Dolls.  All proceeds benefit missions.

Saturday, March 13 – Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner, at Six Points Church of God of Prophecy located 2 mi. east of Eau Claire along Rt #58.  The dinner will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.  Adults $7.00 per person, Children 6-12 $3.50 and 5 and under eat free.  Take outs are available by calling 724-791-2274.

Saturday, March 13 - March Madness Dinner at Nicklin UMC, just one mile West of Rt 62 on Georgetown Rd, 4:00 to 7:00 pm.   All items home cooked, take outs available.  Menu includes Ham and scalloped potatoes, vegetable, cole slaw, roll, dessert and beverage.  Suggested donations will support our mission funds: Adults $8, Seniors $7, Students $6, and children under 8 eat free.

March 14 –17 - ”ENCOUNTER” Special Services with TONY CRUZ at Chapel on the Hill, Emlenton, 7:00 pm nightly.   10:00 am & 6:30 pm on Sunday, March 14.  Growing up in the Bronx, New York City, Tony was often surrounded by drugs and violence. After losing his father at the age of seven, he was raised by his single mother. As a teenager, he got involved with street activity. One day he was invited to an outreach where he heard a solid presentation of the gospel. It was that night that he realized his life needed something different that the streets were not giving him. Tony put his trust in the Lord that night.  For well over a decade, Tony has been preaching about the life changing message of hope, healing, forgiveness and purpose found in Jesus Christ alone. Chapel on the Hill is located right off I-80 at Emlenton exit 42, just above the Emlenton Truck Plaza on Rt. 208. 

Monday, March 15 - Reservations Due for March 23 "Nifty Fifty" Guest Night, Franklin-Oil City PA After 5 Dinner at Quality Inn, Liberty St. in Franklin.  Special Music:  Sandy Barton; Special feature & Speaker: Jim Barton.  Call 814-676-5838 or 677-2603 for reservations.

Wednesday, March 17 - OMS Sharing What God is Doing Around the World.  One Mission Society invites you for dessert and fellowship hosted by The Federated Church, 11995 Main St., East Springfield, PA.  The event will feature David Long, President, Randy Spacht, Exec. Director of International Ministries and Nick and Lisa Lakatos, Missionaries to Mexico.  Please RSVP by March 12 to Time Bell at 814-797-2088 or timbell@csonline.net or to Joan Ring at 440-227-0077 or rjringrussia@gmail.com

Wednesday, March 17 – Reservations due for March 24  - A NIFTY 50'S LUNCHEON, 12 noon - 2 PM, Cross Creek Resort, Titusville, PA $9.00 inclusive.  SPEAKER:  Jim Barton from Fairmont, WV   Message:  "Who's the best?"  SPECIAL FEATURE AND MUSIC:  the Nifty 50's - a trip down memory lane with Jim and his wife, Sandy.  Reservations are necessary by.  Cancellations are necessary by Monday, March 22.  Call 676-2955 or 677--3361 or 827-1376  Invite people who love the golden oldies!  Sponsored by Oil City/Tri City Christian Women's Club

March 18, 19, 20 & 21 - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST a production of  Keystone Music Association at the Keystone High School Auditorium in Knox, Pennsylvania, Thursday-Saturday 7:00 P.M. and Sunday 3:00 P.M. All Tickets $5.00   All Seats Reserved   Pre-Sale Tickets Available.

Friday March 19 -  The Blackwood Gospel Quartet will be in concert at the West Freedom UMC at 7pm. The West Freedom Church is located at 5787 Doc Walker Road Parker PA 

Saturday, March 20 - Chicken Breast & Stuffing Mission Dinner from 4-6 pm the church will be having a chicken breast & stuffing dinner to help raise funds for our yearly mission trip. The cost is $7.00 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, and children under10 are free. March 21. – The Keelings in Concert  at 7:00 p.m.  Kennard United Methodist Church, Greenville, PA  724-253-3339.

 March 20 - Chicken Breast 'n Stuffing Dinner from 4-6 pm at Grace United Methodist Church of Rocky Grove, 350 Front Street,   Adults $7.00, Seniors $6.50, 10 & under are free.  Benefits our Work Mission Trip

Saturday,March 20 - "Think Spring" Public Buffet Dinner sponsored by the Nickleville Presbyterian Church from 4 - 6 pm at Weaver Hall in the Village of Nickleville.  Menu entrees include, homemade Beef Stew and biscuits, Ham loaf and Scallopped Potatoes, Baked Chicken and homestyle noodles, and  stuffed cabbage rolls.  Hot vegetables, salads and dessert buffet. Adults $7.00 ages 6 - 12 $3.50
tiny tots eat free. For more information call 814-797-2440. Benefits local missions projects

Sunday, March 21 – Harrisville Country Gospel Concert at Harrisville UMC, 301 S. Main St., Harrisville, 7:00 pm.  Proceeds will go to the group to further their ministry.

March 22 - "Messiah in the Passover" presented by Rabbi Neal Surasky from Chosen People Ministry at 7:00pm at Calvary UMC 115 E. First St. Oil City.  Love offering will be received.  Presented by Greater Oil City United Methodist Ministry

March 24-25 – American Red Cross Community First Aid & Safety Class,  Adult/Child CPR/AED - Infant CPR & First Aid ,  5.30 pm at Klapec Trucking Building in Reno.  Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive Red Cross certification for Adult/Child CPR/AED, Infant CPR and First Aid.   Pre-registration is a must by calling the 814.677.2024.

March 25-26 – Prom Dress Ministry at Grace UMC, 350 Front St., Franklin, 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  This year, there will be a fitting on Friday March 26 at 10:00 am for the special needs young ladies of Venango and Forest County Schools.  If you wish to donate a prom dress, please bring it to the church before March 14 between 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday.  For more information call 432-8664.

March 27 – The Keelings in Concert,   at 7:00 p.m.  A Night of Praise and Worship with The Keelings at Emmanuel Christian Church, Stoneboro, PA. A Free ticket along with two or more non-perishable food items will be required for admission. 724-253-3339 or 724-376-3412.

Saturday, March 27 -Peter Cottontail Express, Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, 1:00 PM departure from Perry Street Station, 409 S. Perry Street, Titusville, PA.  Call 814-676-1733 for reservations.

March 27 – Easter Egg Hunt at Grace UMC, 350 Front St., Franklin, 10:00 am.  All kids ages 12 & under are welcome to participate.  Prizes and fun for everyone.

Sunday, March 28th  - Debbie Stoltz in concert at the New Life Community Chapel located 8 Miles East of the Cranberry Mall on RT 322... 7 PM. Everyone is invited to attend.

Sunday March 28^th  - Community Palm Sunday Praise Service– 6 PM, First Presbyterian Church 215 E. Bissell Ave. – Oil City.  (Nursery available) Sponsored by the Oil City Ministerial Fellowship

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. 

Friday, April 2 – Venango YFC’s 15^th Annual Ladies Good Friday Breakfast at Christian Life Building, 224 So. Main St. in Seneca, PA 16346.  Featured speaker is Michelle Borquez, a dynamic writer and speaker with a heart for the broken, the wounded, and for restoration in the body.  She is President of God Crazy Ministries.  She is a woman of vision, a ministry leader, television & raido personality and mother fo four.  She has worked as a business consultant for George Barna, John Maxwell’s INJOY, Bee Alive, American Assoc. of Christian Counselors, Extraordinary Women, Family Restoration to name a few. 

 Advanced tickets are Individual $16, group (10+) $14.  After 3/26/10 tickets at door for program only $18.  Child care will be provided for infants through 1^st grade at $3 per child.  To obtain tickets, send a self-addressed stamped envelope along with your check made payable to Venango Youth for Christ, PO Box 27, Seneca, PA  16346.    Get your ticket now and remember to invite a friend.

April 8 - Reservations Due for Making of America Seminar on May 8 at Seneca Hills Bible Conference, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.  This all day seminar will be a learning experience for your whole family and includes lunch.  Study guides will be provided.  Seminar fee is $25 per individual or $40 per couple or $15 per child 15 and under.  This exciting seminar will teach principles from the preamble through the amendments to the Constitution.  You will learn how nearly every problem in America today can be solved by restoring these successful concepts.  The seminar is sponsored by Lighthouse Ministries, American Family Association of PA and Venango County Tea Party Patriots.   

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.

Saturday, April 24 - Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad and Friends of the Railroad Fundraising Auction, 10 AM (preview at 8AM), 409 S. Perry Street, Titusville, PA   For more information call 814-676-1733 .

Friday, May 14 - Legacy Five in Concert at New Beginnings Church of God, 13226 Leslie Rd in Meadville.  Tri-State Christian Productions is offering the concert free with a love offering to be taken.  Legacy Five has been nominated for 55+ Singing News fan awards and have had 2 Dove Award nomination.