🌿 ALL THINGS PENNY

July 2026 Community Newsletter

Faith • Wellness • Herbal Education • Creativity • Community

Hello Friends,

July has already been a full and productive month of building, restoring, teaching, creating, and preparing for what is ahead.

This season has reminded me that freedom is not only something we celebrate as a nation. Through Jesus Christ, we can also experience freedom from condemnation, fear, spiritual bondage, discouragement, and the things that have held us back from becoming who God has called us to be.

Behind the scenes, I have been rebuilding educational pathways, completing new courses, creating ministry resources, refining wellness-support materials, developing new PENothecary™ collections, restoring family memories, and preparing seasonal products for the Backyard Herbal Farmstand.

Whether you know me through Natural Health Ministries Education Center, the PENothecary™, women’s ministry, herbal wellness education, Junk Journal Ministry, Herbalists Without Borders, the Backyard Herbal Farmstand, or That’s Just Penny, thank you for being part of this journey.

There is so much happening this month, and I am excited to share it with you.

🇺🇸 July: Freedom, Faith and Restoration

July has been a month of reflecting on:

✅ Freedom through Jesus Christ
✅ Faith, family, and community
✅ Honoring the lives and memories of those we love
✅ Growing in wisdom and spiritual discernment
✅ Caring for the whole person—spirit, soul, and body
✅ Creating with purpose
✅ Preparing for the months ahead
✅ Walking in the calling God has placed upon our lives

One of the strongest messages on my heart this month has been that our bodies were wonderfully designed by God, but our bodies are not our healer.

God is our healer.

Jesus Christ provided the ultimate provision for the healing and restoration of the whole person. True healing is not limited to the physical body. It also reaches the inward person—the spirit, soul, mind, heart, and life.

🌿 Natural Health Ministries Education Center

One of my largest July projects has been continuing the rebuilding and reorganization of the Natural Health Ministries Education Center.

Following the loss of our former learning platform, I have been working diligently to establish the PENothecary™ Membership website as our primary educational learning hub.

Current projects include:

• Updating the complete course catalog
• Refining the NHMEC learning pathways
• Organizing courses by educational level
• Updating course numbers and descriptions
• Creating student orientation materials
• Clarifying educational boundaries and scope of practice
• Developing required-reading assignments
• Creating module worksheets and student activities
• Updating diploma and practitioner pathways
• Preparing student handbooks and support resources
• Creating printable educational materials
• Developing additional video and website instruction

NHMEC is a private, faith-centered herbal and natural wellness education center. Our programs are educational and non-licensure in nature.

Our mission continues to be:

Faith-Centered Herbal Wellness Education

Restoring the Body • Renewing the Mind • Strengthening the Spirit

📚 Updated NHMEC Learning Pathways

The NHMEC learning pathway is being reorganized to provide students with a clearer progression from foundational education through advanced and diploma-level studies.

The pathway includes areas such as:

Level I — Foundations

Students begin by building a strong foundation in:

• Natural health education
• Biblical faith and wellness
• Biblical herbalism
• Herbalist identity and development
• Holistic nutrition
• Biblical nutrition
• The Holistic P.E.N. Way™ Method
• Professional communication and soft skills

Level II — Applied Studies

Applied courses help students begin using foundational knowledge through practical herbal and wellness education.

Topics may include:

• Kitchen herbalism
• Herbal preparations
• Family herbal wellness
• Community herbal education
• Flower essences
• Faith-based wellness ministry
• Anatomy and physiology foundations

Level III — Advanced Studies

Advanced courses focus on deeper herbal knowledge, wellness education, client communication, body-system support, and evidence-informed herbal study.

Level IV — Diploma and Practitioner Studies

The fourth level is being developed for students pursuing comprehensive diploma or practitioner-level herbal wellness education.

This includes expanded study, required reading, case-study thinking, ethics, legal boundaries, practicum development, client education, and professional preparation.

🌱 Biblical Herbalism Foundations

The Biblical Herbalism Foundations course was completed and refined during July.

The course now includes eight lessons covering:

• Biblical foundations of herbalism
• The identity of a Christian herbalist
• Honoring the Creator rather than worshiping creation
• Spiritual discernment and occult boundaries
• The Good Samaritan model of compassionate care
• Prayer, Scripture, and faith-centered wellness
• Spirit, soul, and body wellness
• Biblical foods, herbs, oils, and plants
• How to study herbs responsibly
• Women, healing, and restoration in Scripture
• Herbal safety and educational boundaries

A 50-question open-book final assessment was also developed to help students review and demonstrate their understanding of the course material.

🌿 The Holistic P.E.N. Way™ Herbalist Diploma

Another major July project has been the continued development of:

The Holistic P.E.N. Way™ Herbalist Diploma

This comprehensive herbal education program is being developed to take students beyond simply following herbal protocols.

Students will learn how to understand herbs, research plants, evaluate safety, recognize herbal actions, study body systems, communicate responsibly, and develop their own materia medica.

Course development has included:

• Student orientation and safety
• Plant identification and botany basics
• Herbal safety principles
• Beginner herbal preparations
• Herbal energetics
• Herbal actions and affinities
• Body systems for herbalists
• Materia medica development
• Herbal history
• Understanding what qualifies as an herb
• Applied preparation laboratories
• Phytochemistry and herbal research
• Legal and ethical practice
• Client communication
• Case-study thinking
• Teaching and community herbalism

Required-reading assignments and key-term lists are also being created for each module.

This diploma is intended to help students become thoughtful, responsible, faith-centered herbal wellness educators—not simply collectors of herbal recipes.

🌿 PENothecary™ Membership

The PENothecary™ continues to grow as the main educational and community hub for Natural Health Ministries Education Center.

Members can receive access to:

🌿 Herbal education
🌿 Faith-centered wellness classes
🌿 Workshops and demonstrations
🌿 Printable resources
🌿 Student learning materials
🌿 Seasonal challenges
🌿 Digital publications
🌿 Community support
🌿 Course archives
🌿 Continuing education opportunities
🌿 Certificate and diploma pathway courses

The membership remains one of the most affordable ways to participate in ongoing herbal, wellness, faith, and creative education.

A Google account is required to access the learning website, and students will complete orientation before beginning their coursework.

🧰 PENothecary™ Herb Keeper Society

July has also included the development of the:

PENothecary™ Herb Keeper Society

This program is being designed primarily for teen and adult herbal learners who enjoy discovery-based learning.

The Herb Keeper Society may include:

• Herb-study challenges
• Plant identification activities
• Body-system learning collections
• Herb Keeper pins, charms, beads, or tokens
• Materia medica cards
• Seasonal herbal projects
• Scripture and herbal history
• Herbal safety education
• Community learning opportunities
• A PENothecary™ Discovery Chest

A children’s Herb Keeper program may be developed later, but the first focus is on teen and adult learners.

📦 Monthly PENothecary™ Box

Planning has also begun for the Monthly PENothecary™ Box.

Each box is being designed as a seasonal collection that may include a combination of:

• Herbal teas
• Small-batch farmstand products
• Botanical preparations
• Journaling supplies
• Seasonal candles
• Scripture cards
• Herbal education
• Handmade paper goods
• Wellness resources
• Creative projects

The August box is currently in development and may include a set of two small glass votive candles along with seasonal herbal and creative items.

🌿 Holistic P.E.N. Way™ Wellness Education

Client education and wellness-support resources have also been a major part of July.

I have been refining Holistic P.E.N. Way™ educational wellness reports and client handouts related to:

• Digestive wellness
• Gut terrain balance
• Liver and gallbladder support
• Mineral and nutritional wellness
• Blood-sugar support
• Adrenal and stress patterns
• Nervous-system wellness
• Herbal sensitivities
• Seasonal wellness planning
• Educational Fullscript suggestions
• Phased herbal-support plans
• Biofeedback-interpreted stress markers
• Cellular Healing Timeline educational interpretations

Several client protocols were revised this month to account for biofeedback-interpreted sensitivity patterns, including sensitivity to herbs within the mint family.

Herbs such as tulsi, basil, lemon balm, lavender, oregano, thyme, and mint were carefully reviewed and removed where appropriate. Alternative educational suggestions were developed using non-mint-family options.

Client materials continue to emphasize that biofeedback and wellness reviews are educational tools. They are not medical diagnoses and are not intended to replace care from a licensed medical provider.

🧴 New Client Handouts and Wellness Resources

Additional July client resources have included:

• Simplified phase-by-phase product handouts
• Educational wellness-support protocols
• Client pickup lists
• Supplement organization sheets
• Herbal sensitivity revisions
• Fullscript plan refinements
• BioWater and glycerite planning
• Digestive, liver, sinus, adrenal, and immune-support education
• Safety language and client disclaimers

My goal is to make wellness education easier for clients to understand while maintaining responsible educational boundaries.

🍇 Backyard Herbal Farmstand

The Backyard Herbal Farmstand has been busy developing seasonal, small-batch products.

Current offerings and product ideas include:

Sugar-Free and Dextrose-Free Fruit Jellies

• Blackberry
• Strawberry
• Grape
• Dark cherry
• Watermelon rind

Specialty Jams

• Acacia dragon fruit with collagen
• Pineapple mango with probiotics
• Antioxidant wild berry blend

Specialty Thin Syrups

Seasonal thin syrups are also being developed for beverages, desserts, and creative kitchen use.

Promotional ideas created this month include:

• Buy any three jars and save $3
• Mix and match four products for 10% off
• Returning-customer jar incentives, where permitted
• A 10%-off promotional coupon

Products are prepared through a Kentucky Registered Home-Based Processor Kitchen, with appropriate labeling and educational disclaimers.

🌾 The PENothecary™ Collection

A new handmade collection concept has also been taking shape.

The PENothecary™ Collection may bring together items such as:

• Herbal teas
• Fruit jams and jellies
• Botanical glycerites
• Bath teas
• Linen sprays
• Candles
• Handmade soap
• Journals
• Scripture cards
• Herbal educational materials
• Seasonal farmhouse products

Possible themed collections include:

🌿 Biblical Botanical Collection
🌸 Natural Beauty Collection
🏡 Farmhouse Home Collection
📖 Faith and Journaling Collection
🍎 Seasonal Kitchen Collection
🕯️ Prayer and Atmosphere Collection

These collections will allow herbal living, creativity, faith, and traditional handmade skills to come together in one place.

🚑 Herbalists Without Borders

Natural Health Ministry of Madison County, Kentucky, continues its connection with Herbalists Without Borders through community preparedness, education, and outreach.

Current areas of focus include:

• Community wellness education
• Disaster-relief preparedness
• Hygiene and personal-care kits
• First-aid kit education
• Herbal community-care resources
• Volunteer preparation
• Trauma-informed wellness support
• Faith-centered encouragement

The Backyard Herbal Farmstand has also served as a local connection point for gathering community-care and disaster-relief supplies.

Thank you to everyone who has donated, volunteered, prayed, shared information, or supported these outreach efforts.

✝️ Women’s Ministry and KJV Bible Teaching

July has been a powerful month of studying the Word of God and developing new women’s ministry teachings.

Messages developed this month include:

The Spirit of Life in Our Mortal Bodies

Based upon Romans 8, this teaching explores:

• Freedom from condemnation
• The law of the Spirit of life
• The Spirit helping our infirmities
• The Spirit dwelling within the believer
• Spiritual life and renewal
• The difference between condemnation and righteousness

The Life of Jesus Made Manifest in Our Mortal Bodies

Based upon 2 Corinthians 4, this message explores:

• Carrying the life of Jesus
• The inward woman being renewed day by day
• Faith in the midst of affliction
• Speaking according to the spirit of faith
• Looking beyond temporary circumstances
• Allowing the life of Christ to be seen through us

Walking in Freedom

This July Bible-study theme focuses on:

• Freedom through Christ
• Letting go of spiritual bondage
• Renewing the mind
• Living according to God’s Word
• Walking in faith rather than fear
• Remembering the price Jesus paid for our freedom

Teaching transcripts, sermon covers, prayers, handouts, Bible-journaling pages, and presentation materials have been created to accompany these messages.

❤️ There Is More to Healing Than the Physical Body

Another message strongly placed upon my heart this month is:

Our Body Is Not Our Healer

Scientifically, the body has many remarkable restorative and protective processes. Spiritually, however, Scripture directs our faith toward God.

Jesus Christ is the provision given by God for the healing and restoration of the whole person.

The tripartite person includes:

• Spirit
• Soul
• Body

We should care for the physical body, nourish it, rest it, and steward it wisely. However, we must never elevate the creation above the Creator.

God remains our healer, our source, and our hope.

📖 Junk Journal Ministry

The Junk Journal Ministry continues using creativity as a tool for prayer, reflection, storytelling, encouragement, and Scripture study.

July projects have included:

• Walking in Freedom Bible-study materials
• Scripture journaling cards
• Dragonfly and wildflower designs
• Red poppy collections
• Vintage July floral papers
• File-folder templates
• Journaling tags
• Matching sticker sheets
• Scripture cards about freedom
• Sermon covers
• Handmade journal pages
• Pocket-envelope templates
• Seasonal scrapbook papers

The purpose of this ministry is not simply to make beautiful paper projects. It is to create a place where women can slow down, spend time with God, preserve meaningful memories, and creatively engage with Scripture.

🎨 New Creative Collections

July has also been filled with new printable and handmade design projects.

These have included:

Vintage July Collection

• Dragonflies
• Red poppies
• Summer flowers
• Vintage papers
• Freedom-themed Scriptures
• Journaling cards
• Tags and stickers

Winter Animal Collection

• Penguins
• Polar bears
• Snow animals wearing winter hats
• Children’s activity pages
• Teen activity pages
• Stickers
• Pocket envelopes
• Matching scrapbook paper

Yellow Duck Winter Collection

• Yellow bath-toy ducks
• White winter hats
• Children’s worksheets
• Sticker sheets
• Scrapbook paper
• Pocket-envelope templates

Farmhouse Journal Collection

A new Farmhouse Journal design was also developed with a simple black botanical image and transparent-background elements for future journal and product use.

🏫 Homeschool and Family Projects

Creative educational projects have also included personalized homeschool designs for:

• Academy — Fourth Grade
• Academy — Sixth Grade

These projects celebrate home education and allow each child to have a learning space and identity created especially for them.

🇺🇸 Honoring Family Memories

Independence Day is an especially meaningful time for my family.

My father loved fireworks and looked forward to the Fourth of July. He would gather everyone together, find the perfect place to watch the fireworks, and smile from ear to ear.

The Lord called him home on Independence Day, making the day both a celebration and a time of remembrance.

This month, I worked on restoring family photographs and newspaper memories connected to my father, William Lane, lovingly remembered as Chief Lane.

To him, I was “Pumpkin.”

Preserving these memories has been one of the most personal and meaningful creative projects of July.

💻 That’s Just Penny

That’s Just Penny continues to serve as a home for the many different parts of my work and ministry.

Current content includes:

✨ Faith-based encouragement
✨ Herbal wellness education
✨ Digital junk-journal kits
✨ Printable resources
✨ Creative tutorials
✨ Ministry teachings
✨ Farmstand updates
✨ Behind-the-scenes projects
✨ Educational videos
✨ Seasonal collections
✨ Family and community stories

Supporters may also receive access to additional downloads, tutorials, project updates, and exclusive creative content through Patreon.

🌸 Healing Hearts Journey

Healing Hearts Journey remains close to my heart.

This ministry continues focusing on:

• Emotional healing
• Spiritual renewal
• Grief support
• Encouragement
• Biblical identity
• Prayer
• Hope
• Inner healing
• Restoration through Jesus Christ

The goal is not to pretend that pain never happened. It is to allow God to meet us in that pain, restore what has been broken, and teach us how to move forward in faith.

🎥 New Content and Projects Coming

During the remainder of July and into August, I will continue working on:

🎥 New herbal education videos
📚 Updated NHMEC course pathways
📖 Student orientation and handbook materials
🌿 The Holistic P.E.N. Way™ Herbalist Diploma
🧰 The PENothecary™ Herb Keeper Society
📦 The August Monthly PENothecary™ Box
🍇 New Backyard Herbal Farmstand products
✝️ Women’s Bible teachings and sermons
📖 Faith-based journals and printable kits
🌸 Seasonal creative collections
🌿 Client wellness-education resources
💻 Google Sites and student website instructions
🚑 Community outreach and preparedness projects

There is still much work to be done, but I am grateful for every step forward.

❤️ Thank You

Thank you for supporting the ministries, educational programs, small-business projects, outreach efforts, courses, workshops, and creative work God has placed upon my heart.

Whether you follow one area or all of them, your prayers, encouragement, purchases, participation, and support mean more than you know.

July has been a month of building foundations, remembering where we came from, walking in freedom, and preparing for what God is doing next.

I look forward to continuing to serve, teach, minister, create, and grow alongside each of you.

May God bless you and your family throughout this summer season.

In His Service,

Min. Penny Lane Whittemore
CNC • BCNWP • CHGp • RHCH • CHHWC

Founder and Director
Natural Health Ministries Education Center

Faith-Centered Herbal Wellness Education
Restoring the Body • Renewing the Mind • Strengthening the Spirit

🌿 ALL THINGS PENNY NEWSLETTER

June 2026 Community Newsletter

Faith • Wellness • Herbal Education • Creativity • Community

Hello Friends,

June is a month filled with celebration, family, faith, and community. As we honor fathers, families, and the blessings of summer, I wanted to take a moment to share everything happening across the ministries, programs, and projects that God has placed on my heart.

Whether you know me through Natural Health Ministry, Herbal Education, Women's Ministry, Junk Journaling, Herbal Outreach, or social media, thank you for being part of this journey.

There is a lot happening this month, and I am excited to share it with you.

🌞 June Celebrations

June is a month that reminds us to celebrate:

✅ Father's Day

✅ Family & Community

✅ National Great Outdoors Month

✅ National Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month

✅ National Pollinator Month

✅ National Safety Month

✅ National PTSD Awareness Month

✅ Summer Wellness & Self-Care

As we enter this new season, I encourage everyone to spend time outdoors, nourish their bodies, strengthen their faith, and embrace opportunities for healing and growth.

🌿 Natural Health Ministries Education Center (NHMEC)

One of my biggest projects this summer is rebuilding and relaunching the Natural Health Ministries Education Center.

Following recent platform challenges, I have been working diligently behind the scenes to restore classes, update curriculum, create new resources, and improve the overall student experience.

Current Projects

• Course restoration and updates

• New practitioner pathway development

• Herbal wellness education resources

• Digital downloads and workbooks

• Student support materials

• Video training content

• Certification pathways

PENothecary™ Membership

The PENothecary™ continues to grow as our herbal learning community.

Members receive:

🌿 Herbal education

🌿 Wellness workshops

🌿 Community support

🌿 Printable resources

🌿 Live trainings

🌿 Certification pathways

🌿 Continuing education opportunities

For those pursuing herbal wellness education, the PENothecary™ remains one of the most affordable ways to learn while progressing toward certification opportunities.

🚑 Herbalists Without Borders

Natural Health Ministry of Madison County Chapter

Our chapter continues serving the community through preparedness, outreach, and wellness education.

Current Outreach Projects

• Trauma Care Kit Assembly

• Community Preparedness Resources

• Wellness Education

• Herbal Support Outreach

• Emergency Readiness Training

We are actively gathering supplies and assembling trauma care kits that can be used for community preparedness and educational demonstrations.

Volunteers are always welcome.

🌸 Upcoming Workshops

Scar Restore Herbal Blend Workshop

Learn how to create herbal-infused oils and botanical blends designed to support healthy skin appearance and wellness.

Topics include:

• Herbal oils

• Botanical infusions

• Essential oil safety

• Scar support formulations

• Home preparation methods

Trauma & Grounding Workshop

This special workshop explores:

• Nervous system support

• Grounding practices

• Stress reduction techniques

• Holistic P.E.N. Way™ applications

• Faith-centered wellness support

✨ Miracle Healing Revival

We continue believing for healing, restoration, encouragement, and renewed faith.

This gathering will include:

• Worship

• Prayer

• Testimonies

• Biblical encouragement

• Community fellowship

Everyone is welcome.

📚 Junk Journal Ministry

Creativity is healing.

The Junk Journal Ministry continues providing opportunities for faith-based creative expression through journaling, art, scripture study, and storytelling.

Current projects include:

📖 Women's Bible Character Series

📖 Scripture Journaling Resources

📖 Digital Journal Kits

📖 Printable Faith Resources

📖 Ministry Journal Projects

📖 Creative Worship Tools

🎨 Berea Junk Journals

The Berea Junk Journals community continues growing.

Upcoming activities include:

• Community journal projects

• Creative challenges

• Seasonal kits

• Workshops

• Group collaborations

• Faith and creativity events

Whether you are a beginner or experienced journaler, there is a place for you.

💻 That's Just Penny

There is always something new happening on That's Just Penny.

Current projects include:

✨ Digital Junk Journal Kits

✨ Printable Resources

✨ Faith-Based Printables

✨ Wellness Resources

✨ Journaling Collections

✨ Creative Workshops

✨ Video Content

✨ Social Media Education

Patreon Membership

Supporters receive access to exclusive content, downloads, behind-the-scenes projects, tutorials, and creative resources.

🌿 Backyard Herbal Farmstand

Summer is here, and so are the herbs.

The Backyard Herbal Farmstand continues providing educational opportunities and herbal-inspired resources focused on:

🌱 Herbal Living

🌱 Garden Education

🌱 Seasonal Wellness

🌱 Herbal Preparations

🌱 Community Connections

Watch for seasonal updates throughout the summer.

💜 Healing Hearts Journey

Healing Hearts Journey remains close to my heart.

This ministry focuses on:

• Encouragement

• Faith

• Emotional wellness

• Spiritual growth

• Hope and healing

Through devotionals, teaching, and community support, we continue walking together one step at a time.

🎥 New Content Coming

This month you can expect:

🎥 New educational videos

🎥 Herbal wellness content

🎥 Workshop previews

🎥 Faith-based encouragement

🎥 Ministry updates

🎥 Journaling tutorials

🎥 Community outreach highlights

🎥 Student resources

❤️ Thank You

Thank you for supporting these ministries, educational programs, outreach projects, workshops, and creative endeavors.

Whether you follow one project or all of them, your encouragement means more than you know.

I look forward to serving, teaching, creating, and growing together throughout this summer season.

May God bless you and your family.

In His Service,

Min. Penny Lane Whittemore
CNC • BCNWP • CHGp • RHCH • CHHWC

Founder & Director
Natural Health Ministries Education Center

Faith-Centered Herbal Wellness Education
Restoring the Body • Renewing the Mind • Strengthening the Spirit