Family Life Sharathons are the primary method of raising the financial support needed to operate the ministry over a six-month period. Sharathons take place as a live, on-air event over a four-day period where announcers share how God works through the various arms of ministry, popular music artists and program hosts are interviewed, and uplifting music is played.

Sharathon Goal: $2.65 million
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God’s work in our lives is ongoing, day by day, and moment by moment. How many times have you encountered His presence with a “God-wink?”

Lives are changed by God through His work at Family Life

“Being in the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for the past 22 years, I have been granted parole and will move…Over these past 22 years, I have matured mentally, psychologically, and spiritually. Family Life has been a big part of that through the message in music, teaching programs by the various lunch time teachers and putting my faith in the Biblical principal of tithing, that I’ve practiced. I feel I’m prepared for a new identity now by viewing life decisions through the Biblical worldview glasses that I use now…Although I don’t know what my near future holds for me, God knows. I do know that my recent past was influenced by Family Life Ministry in the positive…Thank you for being the friend that I can turn to.”

Sharathon Activities

Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ

Family Life’s Drive Thru Chicken BBQ will be held in conjunction with the Spring Sharathon on Friday, April 11, from 3-7pm! Come to Family Life in Bath, NY for some of Chef Nick’s famous Chicken BBQ, salt potatoes, baked beans, a roll with butter, and a bottle of water – all for only $15! You can purchase sodas and desserts for an additional $1 each. Those who come to the Drive Thru Chicken BBQ can be eligible to win Family Life prizes!

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Family Life Virtual 5k

Join us for the Family Life Virtual 5K, which will be held in conjunction with Family Life’s Spring Sharathon as the ministry raises support to cover operating expenses for the next six months. You can register online for $25 and receive a packet in the mail with your race shirt and race number! Participants of all ages can run, walk, or jog on their own, anywhere at any time between when they register and April 11. Six random participants will receive a $50 gift card!

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Family Life's History

As we look back over the history of God’s faithfulness to Family Life, we see God’s power and provision for His work.

The first radio station started in 1983, and because of the Lord’s faithfulness and provision, has grown into a network of 75 FM signals throughout New York and Pennsylvania.
A Performing Arts Department was birthed in the early 2000s and today has developed into a professional theater outreach using the tool of drama to share the gospel.
Family Life has also been blessed to have an experienced and qualified staff providing biblical counseling to those struggling with mental, spiritual, and psychological needs.

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We can not do what we do without the support of our listeners. We want to thank you ahead of time for all of your support and for listening to our Sharathon!

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Sharathon Sponsor

Thank you to our sponsor for providing special incentives for this fundraising endeavor!  It is our greatest hope that you’ll join with us in extending appreciation for their excitement and willingness to get involved.

500 for 5 Prayer Needs

During each day of the Sharathon, we ask that you would take 5 minutes a day to partner with us in prayer over the following list

Thank the Lord for blessing Family Life with additional staff to meet very important needs at the ministry. Pray that God would continue to lead us to a few more staff members so that the entire team might be complete.

Thank God for Family Life’s Board of Directors as they serve so faithfully in guiding the ministry by setting policy. Pray for new board members who are needed to replace those who have retired and that the Lord would give wisdom for all decisions to be made.
Thank the Lord for the continual growth of the radio ministry as a number of new stations have been added this past year. Pray that God would speak to hearts of those in these new listening areas to help support the ministry by covering the increased costs of operating these stations
Thank God for the tremendous productions that have been staged by Family Life’s Performing Arts Department this past year. Pray that the Lord would continue to bless this team with wisdom and direction as they seek to use the arts to share the gospel.
Thank the Lord that He has opened the door for Family Life’s Biblical Counseling Department to occupy a new facility that is much more conducive to their ministry. Pray that God would continue to guide each counselor as they deal with clients who have serious issues.
Thank God for the wonderful team He has assembled with Family Life’s Events Department. Pray that the Lord would provide protection for this team as they travel thousands of miles each year to the different events.
Thank the Lord that He has brought Family Life tremendous on-air, news, engineering, I.T.,and production personnel to provide 24/7 ministry throughout large areas of New York and Pennsylvania. Pray that God would continue to strengthen and uphold this team as they share the gospel.
Thank God for giving Family Life the vision to construct a new facility that will allow the ministry to bear much fruit for decades to come. Pray that the Lord would miraculously provide the $30,000,000 needed to construct the exterior of the building to meet the Town of Erwin’s deadline by the end of November 2026.
Thank the Lord for allowing Family Life to reach an all-time Sharathon total with the Fall Sharathon. Pray that God will grow the Spring Sharathon total to an even higher amount as the ministry’s financial needs have grown exponentially.
Thank God for His blessing on Family Life for 68 years and for the thousands who have trusted in Christ as a result of the ministry’s outreach. Pray that the Lord will keep our focus totally on Him and that our vision will always be impacting lives with the message of hope found in Jesus Christ.

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Your friendship and partnership is important to us as we reflect on “How Many Times!” the Lord blesses us through His children!