Fear

by

Pastor B.J. Knefley

Is fear a positive or negative emotion? Does it open us up or close us down? Does it cause us to hide or move closer? In the end, fear is what we allow it to be. It can be both healthy and unhealthy all at once.

Currently we live in a time that many are experiencing fear. Much of it is fear of the unknown. Fear of what might be or what might happen. It makes me wonder what we have our hope in. Is it our money, or our jobs? What about our retirement and investments? Are any of these safe? Can they withstand the effects of a broken economy and a broken stock market? Will we ever recover? And if and when we do, what will it look like? How will these times change us, and will it be for the better or for the worse?

This morning my wife and I are having breakfast by candlelight. It’s not because we’re trying to save on electric, but rather because we’re attempting to focus upon what’s important. In this case it’s each other. In the end, we still have each other and regardless of what is happening around us, we want to celebrate each other. To do that we have to find creative ways of expressing our love for each other. Tomorrow we’re heading off into the backwoods. When we find the right spot, we’re going to set the grill up and have a tailgate party.

We each have a choice, (there’s that word again), we can live in fear or we can make the most of a difficult situation and enjoy it. If you don’t know, my wife and I are in the “senior” years of our life. Our deaths will more likely be from natural causes that being struck by a meteor falling out of the sky. So rather than being afraid to go outside we choose to make each day count. It causes us to be creative and to think outside of the box. Quite tough to do for a couple of old people, but we manage.

Remember, most of the things we fear will never come to pass. What they will do is create a great deal of anxiety in our everyday life. You ultimately have to choose where you’re going to live and what you’re going to allow to control you. Think about it.

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, June 30th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

[NOTICE: If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]

JOANIE’S APIARY will be at market this week. Products include, Local Raw Honey, Honey candy, Beeswax products including hand cream and wood polish. We also have 100% Beeswax candles, Corn Heating pads and local scenery notecards.

HOPPE RL HONEY FARMS will have creamed honey at the same booth as JOANIE’S APIARY.

BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market rain or shine with local, organically grown beautiful produce.  We will have lettuce heads, radishes, salad turnips, garlic scapes and more. We will also have assorted herb and vegetable plants. It’s never too late to start a garden!   We accept cash, credit cards, and SNAP. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. We accept cash or card payments. 

CARING CRAFTS will be attending the Market. We have a variety of patterns for our Homemade Travel Pillows. Colorful hand painted clothes pin Wreaths. A variety of plastic canvas ornament/magnet pieces thank include; NFL logos, character theme, military signs, animals, etc.. Stop by and see us and don’t forget to like/ message us your special order on Facebook @ Caring Crafts. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there

ALPACA CREATIONS is finally on the medical mend!   We will set up in our usual spot this Friday at the Potter Co. Farmers Market. New hand dyed yarns and hand knit hats, scarves, mitts.  A large variety of sizes and styles of alpaca socks, insoles, rovings, dryer balls and more. Accepting Credit cards.   814-501-0049 or alpacas@zitomedia.net for questions or comments

QUIET ACRES will be at market this week with our selection of Haldeman Mills products – Teff Flour (African Ivory and Dark) for the gluten sensitive, Buttermilk and Buckwheat Pancake Mixes, Shortcake/Cobbler Mix, Funnel Cake and Soft Pretzel Mixes. Brinser’s Best Cornmeal.  On the craft side we will have upcycled braided rugs/runners/coasters of all sizes as well as aprons, kids and adults.  Orders are welcome. We accept cash payments.

Who wants to join a great team?

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·         Must follow HCF Policy and Procedures

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·         Conducts general orientation for all new employees

·         Teaches Nurse Aide curriculum, administers quizzes, written examinations and skills performance checklists to trainees

• Maintains all correspondence, curriculum and student records per PA Department of Education and HCF standards.
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• Registered Nurse required in Pennsylvania.
• CPR certification recommended.
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