OVYN Meeting Monday, March 13, 2017
Minutes
Pastor Gary Halburg opened with prayer.
Liam McAfoose announced Power Trip Mission trip to Pittsburgh April 7-8, 2017. High school and college aged students. Friday night staying at Gracepoint two overnights. $65 travel, lodging, food. Financial aid available. 740-275-6526. [email protected].
a) Kimberly Hahn
Council woman at large for Steubenville. Guest Speaker. City website is being upgraded. Working on improving citywide communication network. Steubenville is advertising a position open for a new parks and recreation director. Pool closure is being discussed, addressing problems of last summer to avoid closing the pool. Developing Steubenville Heritage bike trail. May 5 and 6 are free fishing days. June 17 is the Ohio River Sweep. Working to improve the Marina. Ball fields being prepared. North End Park improved with new equipment, but needs new fence. We need to pray for jobs, especially with the closure of stores at the Mall, which was purchased by US Bank for 1/3 of the value. Do not give in to discouragement in the face of discouraging events. Responsibility. Code enforcement workshop will include accountability of departments responsible for code enforcement. Broken window theory illustrates that for the good of all we need to follow through on violations. Good neighbor guidelines preparing to publish guide with illustrations. Prov. 3:5-6. Not every idea is worth doing, but with prayer we can discern which ones are worth doing. Exploring residential treatment programs for local prostitutes and drug addicts. Ohio is 3rd highest in human trafficking among states in the USA. Generational sin. Jer. 21:11. Exploring ideas, such as HGTV filming of Revitalization, eg. the Grand Theater. People need the Lord. The city cannot heal human brokenness without God. We need greater collaboration between government and the churches. We have so many people of faith in this community that we can be a sign of hope and find practical solutions to the problems that government cannot address. Please pray for each member of the city council. Break our hearts with what breaks God’s heart. Shed light on what is in darkness. Be salt and light in a dark world thirsting for Christ. Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
b) Retro Night 2018 will raise funds for Quinn AME Church as in previous years. We are grateful to Quin AME for allowing the OVYN to follow their successful model in 2017.
c) Urban Frontier. Thom Way. 68 people applied and active roster of 65 to work at events.
d) AIM. Terri Janosco announced 30th anniversary banquet. St. Florian Hall. Kirk Walden speaker. Almost full, expecting 560 guests. Crisis pregnancy ministry. Sonograms available. 740-283-3636.
e) Brightway. Easter event for K-3rd grade. April 8, 10am - noon. Stories. RSVP by 1 April 740-733-7480. Had class on healthy relationships.
f) FCA. Edison has 36 students. Started 11 clubs. Harding almost 60. JVS meets twice on Thursdays. Alternative school student gave his heart to Christ. Hancock County new superintendent.
g) FCS at EGCC. Trey Freeman described one of the students seeking counsel from Rebecca Rook, faculty advisor. At least 10 or more attending. Tuesdays in room 1502 at 8pm. All young adults 18 and up are encouraged to attend and stay connected to Christian peers. No need to be registered at EGCC.
h) Sonshine Bible Club. The Lord has turned things around in answer to the prayers of many. May start another club in Weirton.
i) Moms in Prayer asks for events we can pray for.
j) Community Prayer Stations. Rev. Ashley is loaning their van for the tour March 17 at 6pm.
k) What’s Up Downtown. March 29 at Fort Steuben Ballroom. 7 youth artists.
l) Bay Six Project. Mingo Junction. Bobby Allan Westfall. Coffee shop ministry, classes, musicians, hip hop. Open daily.
m) Fisher’s Council. Sister Services. Selena Fletcher leads mentorship and study every other Thursday, 6pm at Gracepoint. Help needed from all the churches for this community outreach.
n) City Center Church. Easter service will include a car giveaway and 10,000 Easter eggs.
o) Hip Hop and Hope March 25. Raul Diaz from Cornerstone Church. Kid Justice. Josua Elias. Elisha Fletcher.
p) Urban Mission. Minority Health Walk. 5K April 1. Theme: Stop the violence. Free event open to all. Free prostate screening throughout April. Dance workshop. Foot washing Thursday, April 11 from 10am to 2pm.
q) i-Serve May 6 from 9am. Landscaping, building improvement. Prayer. Devotional. Big Red sending students. Free lunch and T-shirt.
t) Plugged In outreach March 19 at 6pm.
Rugged Joe’s mentioned.
Kid Justice and Quintin Littlejohn plan to carry a large cross from Steubenville to and from Wintersville, beginning 8am May 1. Contact [email protected]
There is a Good Friday walk from Westminster to Crossroads in Wintersville.
Friendship Room Center of Hope. 419 Logan St. Open 24 hours per day due to cold. Flannery Mc Govern. Movie night. Giving toiletries. See their Facebook page to see posts for needed donations.
Hannah’s House of Grace transitional housing for women. April 8 women’s luncheon and style show. RSVP 740-424-1401 Pastor Toni.
Dan Hawrot. Would like to follow model of the book Circle Maker. [email protected]
Pastor Toni Hubbard closed in prayer.
Minutes
Pastor Gary Halburg opened with prayer.
Liam McAfoose announced Power Trip Mission trip to Pittsburgh April 7-8, 2017. High school and college aged students. Friday night staying at Gracepoint two overnights. $65 travel, lodging, food. Financial aid available. 740-275-6526. [email protected].
a) Kimberly Hahn
Council woman at large for Steubenville. Guest Speaker. City website is being upgraded. Working on improving citywide communication network. Steubenville is advertising a position open for a new parks and recreation director. Pool closure is being discussed, addressing problems of last summer to avoid closing the pool. Developing Steubenville Heritage bike trail. May 5 and 6 are free fishing days. June 17 is the Ohio River Sweep. Working to improve the Marina. Ball fields being prepared. North End Park improved with new equipment, but needs new fence. We need to pray for jobs, especially with the closure of stores at the Mall, which was purchased by US Bank for 1/3 of the value. Do not give in to discouragement in the face of discouraging events. Responsibility. Code enforcement workshop will include accountability of departments responsible for code enforcement. Broken window theory illustrates that for the good of all we need to follow through on violations. Good neighbor guidelines preparing to publish guide with illustrations. Prov. 3:5-6. Not every idea is worth doing, but with prayer we can discern which ones are worth doing. Exploring residential treatment programs for local prostitutes and drug addicts. Ohio is 3rd highest in human trafficking among states in the USA. Generational sin. Jer. 21:11. Exploring ideas, such as HGTV filming of Revitalization, eg. the Grand Theater. People need the Lord. The city cannot heal human brokenness without God. We need greater collaboration between government and the churches. We have so many people of faith in this community that we can be a sign of hope and find practical solutions to the problems that government cannot address. Please pray for each member of the city council. Break our hearts with what breaks God’s heart. Shed light on what is in darkness. Be salt and light in a dark world thirsting for Christ. Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
b) Retro Night 2018 will raise funds for Quinn AME Church as in previous years. We are grateful to Quin AME for allowing the OVYN to follow their successful model in 2017.
c) Urban Frontier. Thom Way. 68 people applied and active roster of 65 to work at events.
d) AIM. Terri Janosco announced 30th anniversary banquet. St. Florian Hall. Kirk Walden speaker. Almost full, expecting 560 guests. Crisis pregnancy ministry. Sonograms available. 740-283-3636.
e) Brightway. Easter event for K-3rd grade. April 8, 10am - noon. Stories. RSVP by 1 April 740-733-7480. Had class on healthy relationships.
f) FCA. Edison has 36 students. Started 11 clubs. Harding almost 60. JVS meets twice on Thursdays. Alternative school student gave his heart to Christ. Hancock County new superintendent.
g) FCS at EGCC. Trey Freeman described one of the students seeking counsel from Rebecca Rook, faculty advisor. At least 10 or more attending. Tuesdays in room 1502 at 8pm. All young adults 18 and up are encouraged to attend and stay connected to Christian peers. No need to be registered at EGCC.
h) Sonshine Bible Club. The Lord has turned things around in answer to the prayers of many. May start another club in Weirton.
i) Moms in Prayer asks for events we can pray for.
j) Community Prayer Stations. Rev. Ashley is loaning their van for the tour March 17 at 6pm.
k) What’s Up Downtown. March 29 at Fort Steuben Ballroom. 7 youth artists.
l) Bay Six Project. Mingo Junction. Bobby Allan Westfall. Coffee shop ministry, classes, musicians, hip hop. Open daily.
m) Fisher’s Council. Sister Services. Selena Fletcher leads mentorship and study every other Thursday, 6pm at Gracepoint. Help needed from all the churches for this community outreach.
n) City Center Church. Easter service will include a car giveaway and 10,000 Easter eggs.
o) Hip Hop and Hope March 25. Raul Diaz from Cornerstone Church. Kid Justice. Josua Elias. Elisha Fletcher.
p) Urban Mission. Minority Health Walk. 5K April 1. Theme: Stop the violence. Free event open to all. Free prostate screening throughout April. Dance workshop. Foot washing Thursday, April 11 from 10am to 2pm.
q) i-Serve May 6 from 9am. Landscaping, building improvement. Prayer. Devotional. Big Red sending students. Free lunch and T-shirt.
t) Plugged In outreach March 19 at 6pm.
Rugged Joe’s mentioned.
Kid Justice and Quintin Littlejohn plan to carry a large cross from Steubenville to and from Wintersville, beginning 8am May 1. Contact [email protected]
There is a Good Friday walk from Westminster to Crossroads in Wintersville.
Friendship Room Center of Hope. 419 Logan St. Open 24 hours per day due to cold. Flannery Mc Govern. Movie night. Giving toiletries. See their Facebook page to see posts for needed donations.
Hannah’s House of Grace transitional housing for women. April 8 women’s luncheon and style show. RSVP 740-424-1401 Pastor Toni.
Dan Hawrot. Would like to follow model of the book Circle Maker. [email protected]
Pastor Toni Hubbard closed in prayer.
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