FISHERMEN’S NET NEWS
A ministry of Lighthouse Ministries of Franklin, Inc.
Editor: Jane Richey
March 10, 2010
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- True U DVD’s
- Easter Happenings
- Great Movies
- Tea Party Documentary Available for Sale
- Looking Through the Community Window Schedule
- Upcoming Events
- Thought for the Day
1.) TRUE U DVD
Had a great response for the DVD’s offered last week and they are all gone. I tried to place an order for more but found Focus on the Family is no longer offering them. Instead they have a free download at http://www.mytruthproject.org/truthproject/trueu/downloads.html So for those of you who would like one, check it out. This is something that every potential college student and parent should watch.
2.) EASTER HAPPENINGS
Lots of wonderful opportunities coming up to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ this Easter season. Next week’s edition will give details but for now just be aware that the following events will be taking place.
§ Annual Laymen’s Good Friday Breakfast in Oil City at the K of C Hall, followed by a Men’s Good Friday Service at Grace UMC in Oil City. (Featured speaker, Barry Stover on Looking Through the Community Window program the week of March 15)
§ Oil City Crosswalk
§ Annual Ladies Good Friday Breakfast sponsored by Venango Youth for Christ (Featured speaker, Michelle Borquez on Looking Through the Community Window program the week of March 22)
§ Franklin Crosswalk sponsored by Franklin Christian Minister’s Forum, 10:15 to 12:00 noon, 1.5 miles.
§ Franklin Good Friday Services at 12:30: St Patrick’s Catholic Church – Veneration of the Cross or St. John’s Episcopal Church – Solemn Collects or check the local papers for other Good Friday Services
3.) GREAT MOVIES COMING TO IRIS
- The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry – the story of a 75 year old man who starts mentoring three 12-year old boys. The boys experience different problems and dilemmas and good ole Mr. Sperry is always able to give just the right advice. How do we know it’s “just right”? Because he gives advice from the Bible. A great movie for all ages. The movie will run March 18-24 as well as on the Sunday Christian Cinema night.
- To Save a Life – Jake Taylor has it all; friends, fame, a basketball scholarship and the hottest girls in school. Roger Dawson has nothing. Although the two were best friends when they were kids, the politics of high school quickly pulled them apart. Roger doesn’t fit in with anyone and he’s had enough. He walks onto campus with a gun in his pocket and pain in his heart and makes a tragic move. Jake’s last ditch effort can’t stop Roger, and the sudden tragedy rocks Jake’s world. In a quest for answers, Jake finds himself looking for the next Roger and reaching out to the outcasts and loners. He quickly finds that crossing class castes threatens all his world is built on and it could cost him his own friends, his dreams and even his reputation. The movie will show April 8 – 14, including Sunday Christian Cinema Nights. (Parents be advised this may not be a film for young children.)
4.) TEA PARTY DOCUMENTARY DVD’S FOR SALE
Venango County Tea Party Patriots announce that they will be selling these documentary DVD’s as a fundraiser. This documentary is a great keepsake for those who went to the 912 March on DC. It is also a great piece of history, documenting how the whole TEA party movement got started and how it the politically correct media has ignored the largest gathering of citizens in the history of this country. To obtain one of these DVD, send $20 plus $3 shipping to VCTPP, 155 Summit Drive, Franklin, PA 16323.
The next public planning meeting of the VCTPP will be Saturday, March 20 at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Fireside Inn, Route 257, Seneca, PA. For more information on VCTPP, visit www.vctpp.org
Are you registered to vote in the May 18 Primary? Want information on how to go about that? Click here.
5.) LOOKING THROUGH THE COMMUNITY WINDOWS SCHEDULE
- This week, Friday, March 12 – Joetta Lehman and Mary Lou Wunker, career missionaries with OMS, working in Cap Haitian, Haiti
- Week of Mar. 15 – Laymen’s Good Friday Breakfast/Service Speaker, Barry Stover and organizer, Phil Thompson
- Week of Mar. 22 – Venango YFC Ladies Good Friday Breakfast Speaker, Michelle Borquez and Jeanne Biltz, Exec. Dir. of YFC
- Week of Mar. 29 – Verbal Voter Guide with Attorney General Tom Corbett and State Rep. Sam Rohrer, both gubernatorial candidates.
6) UPCOMING EVENTS
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 12th through Sunday March 21th - 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, coleslaw, 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 Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Chicken and
home style 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.
7.) THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
WAWN is coming down to the end of our first quarter in 2010. We are so thankful for those who continue to support this ministry in our area. However, there has been a marked decrease in gifts and we understand that many churches are also struggling with their budgets. My request is that all WAWN listeners make this a matter of prayer, not only for this ministry but for the local churches. We are convinced that God hears and answers prayer. The question is – are we listening and obedient? Now more than ever, we need to be heralding the good news of Jesus Christ so that many can find strength for the days ahead. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Jane