ABOUT FGF
FGF’s Passion and Heart is all about positively encouraging college students! Come Connect and Make Friends. Have Fun. Grow in God and discover a deeper relationship with God at the Haven with FGF!
FGF is an outreach ministry House of the Lord Fellowship church (HOTLF) in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania and is located within 2 blocks walking distance of the East Campus of Lock Haven University.
WHY CONNECT WITH FGF?
The heart of FGF is positive encouragement, connecting friendships, fun, spiritual growth and discovery. Together we learn, grow, care, serve and have lots of fun! The strong Bible-based support helps discover and explore getting to know God deeper together and individually. This sense of family community and positive encouragement happens with FGF. We all need hope and encouragement, good friends, fun, strength, spiritual support, and a chance to deeper discover more about God for ourselves and along with our peers. FGF helps build up and explore the foundational support system of spiritual growth and inter-person connections for navigating college and life adventures.
MEETING INFORMATION
Thursdays 7pm at LHU’s P.U.B – Parson’s Union Building) – EagleWing for Fall 2022-Spring2023
*Locations and times subject to change. FGF follows the Fall/Spring Academic Semesters and holidays Schedules for September to May.
FGF also has other activities and events monthly and yearly.
DENOMINATION OR AFFILIATION?
FGF is Christian, Bible-based, non-denominational Club at LHU. FGF is affiliated with and sponsored by the local church House of the Lord Fellowship in Lock Haven, PA.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP?
Open membership – to any current LHU college students. College students can join or even just visit anytime FGF. We encourage students to be active and apart of FGF as much as they can be. Connecting with friends that positively uplift us and the encouragement of spiritual life is important individually and socially. Contact FGF officer-leader for more details on officer requirements. (FGF Constitution-By-Law docs)
DIVERSITY?
All LHU students are welcome! You will find a diverse bunch of friendly students at FGF. We have all different faiths, cultural backgrounds, and ethnicities. We believe the world is beautifully enriched by our diversities of culture and ethnicity and history. We are here to support others, not tear others down. We do not and will not tolerate or allow racism in any form. Racism is evil in all its forms. We are called to love one another and share each other’s joys and sorrows; and to be kind and loving towards others.
CLUB OFFICERS *Fall2021-Spring2022
Student President – Joel Robinson
Student Vice-President – Amanda DeGarrmo
Student Secretary
CLUB LEADERS-SPONSORS
Pastor John Snyder – Senior Pastor at HOTLF and LHU alum. Email ssnyder@houseofthelordfellowship.org | Bio
Dave & Brenda Haines – Club Leaders/advisors and LHU Alums.
dwhaines703@yahoo.com | bmhaines71@yahoo.com
CLUB ADVISORS
Robert Hall – LHU Staff Police Officer and LHU alum.
CLUB HISTORY
Yes! FGF is an official Club and Campus Ministry at Lock Haven University of PA since 1982. FGF operates in accordance with LHU Student Body Government guidelines, and in conjunction of the University and Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. FGF does not receive any funds from LHU’s Student Body Government. FGF is a sponsored outreach ministry of the House of the Lord Fellowship church. For over 40 years, FGF has encouraged college students not just spiritually, but also deeply devoted to positively supporting students in their academic journeys, physical and mental health, life adventures, and alumni community. We are privileged to be part of the LHU community, LHU faith-based campus ministries, and alumni communities of FGF and LHU.
WHAT ELSE DOES FGF DO?
Besides weekly Thursday meetings, FGF has lots of different fun adventures and opportunities during the year together to connect, explore, and even volunteer serve. FGF adventures often include food, but also Club Fairs, hiking, campfire cookouts, game nights, sporting events, volley ball matches, snow escapades, hang-outs, picnics, ice cream socials, movies, end of semester bash-parties, local community events, volunteering. And community service projects including local and global Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week.
WHAT IS FGF MEETING LIKE?
FGF Thursday meeting is like?
Informal, casual time together. Weekly meetings often focus on an interactive, fun Bible Study session and connecting with friends, and yummy snacks. FGF is all about positive encouragement, friend and spiritual support, hope, fun, and discovering and growing a deeper relationship with God at the Haven and for the future.
What if I can’t make it every week’s meeting?
No worries! Come as often as you can! We understand college schedules and busy life. Learning how to balance and juggle is a big part of college life. FGF is here for you! A good tip, it is important to prioritize your relationship with God and establish a stronger support system of positive influences and believers in your new and continued college adventures. FGF meetings and community help build up this foundational support system of spiritual growth and inter-person connections.
Can stay connected on our Social Medias and Zoom.
What if I can’t make it on-time to a meeting or event?
No problem! Just come when you can and stay as long as you can. We fully understand juggling busy college schedules.
What if I don’t want to join in a discussion?
You can choose to participate when it feels right for you. This club is meant to be a positive, encouraging community.
WHERE CAN I ATTEND A LOCAL SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE?
We would love to have you worship with us Sundays at House of the Lord Fellowship church. You are always invited to HOTLF community. HOTLF is located just 2 blocks away from LHU’s East Campus.
Need a car ride to a Sunday Service?
Yes, we can assist with car rides. Just contact our student officers or social media for assistance.