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www.harvestdothan.com Dothan, Alabama August 27, 2014 334-702-6555 INSIDE THIS ISSUE In The Spotlight...2 Group Life...3 Harvest Worship...3 In His Family...4 Ministry Teams...4 Harvest Kids.

Matthew 9:36-38 From Pastor Ralph... This is an exciting time of year. Summer is ending and cooler weather is just around the corner. Football season is beginning, and every fan is full of hope.

Busy characterizes this time of year, and Americans love the perception of being busy; it makes us feel important to have so many options and so much to do.

1 Dothan, Alabama August 27, INSIDE THIS ISSUE In The Spotlight...2 Group Life...3 Harvest Worship...3 In His Family...4 Ministry Teams...4 Harvest Kids...5 Harvest Youth...6 College&Career...6 Calendar Events...7 The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Matthew 9:36-38 From Pastor Ralph... This is an exciting time of year. Summer is ending and cooler weather is just around the corner. Football season is beginning, and every fan is full of hope. A new school year has begun along with new schedules for students and families. If there really are lazy days of summer, they are gone now. Busy characterizes this time of year, and Americans love the perception of being busy; it makes us feel important to have so many options and so much to do. However, just being busy does not fill our souls. A hectic lifestyle often just masks the emptiness inside. And being too busy can crowd out the things that matter most, the things that really bring fulness to life. It is only God who can fill our soul. Jesus said, I came that you might have life in all its fullness, John 10:10. The prophet Isaiah said, Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters...come, buy drink without money and without cost. Why spend money on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare... Hear me that your soul may live, Isaiah 55:1-3. As you plan your schedule for the fall, don t invest too much time on the things that do not satisfy. Pursue God, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare. How? Set aside daily time to be with 1 God, to know Him, and to be transformed by renewing your mind. Take at least 15 minutes each day in the Bible and in prayer. In His presence is joy! Make Sunday mornings a sacred 2 time for worship with God s people. He is speaking to us each week. Be committed to a small group. 3 Year after year, those who continue to grow most in Christ are those committed to a small groups. Serve in ministry. We grow and 4 help others grow as we give. With so many new people at Harvest right now, we need ushers and parking attendants to help people who are in an unfamiliar place park and find a seat. We all need to wecome, connect, and minister to the people Jesus loves and died for. Plan to attend and ask God to fill 5 you at the Fall Renewal Conference. Practice an awareness of God s 6 presence all throughout the day. Talk to Him throughout the day. Ask Him to fill you completely with 7 His Holy Spirit. Schedule times to be filled and renewed. Drink deeply of His living water that satisfies your soul!

Debi Parnell Children s Director David Beaty Congregational Care Assistant James Keeler Assistant Pastor Josh Moore Youth Pastor Keith Frith Small Groups Pastor Ralph Sigler Founding and Lead Pastor

2 Debi Parnell Children s Director David Beaty Congregational Care Assistant James Keeler Assistant Pastor Josh Moore Youth Pastor Keith Frith Small Groups Pastor Ralph Sigler Founding and Lead Pastor Roy Rogers Congregational Care Pastor Rusty Frith Director of Worship and Performing Arts Sandy Uhler Interim Director of Ministries Wilson Garzon Pastor of Harvest En Español August 10 1,701 8: : August 17 1,835 8: : August 24 1,822 8: :45 958, In The Spotlight < skadoodles Friday, September 5, 6:30-7:30pm, Worship Center Join us for a night of family fun with Tim & Amanda Cowles. You ll enjoy an inspirational show of music, ventriloquism, illusions, and more! Admission is free. small group & ministry team fair Get in the Spirit! Sunday, September 7, 5:30-7pm, Worship Center You ve been called to join Team Harvest! This is the best opportunity for you to see all the different ministries and groups at Harvest and find one you want to be a part of. Small Group leaders and Ministry Team members will be available to answer any questions you may have. Receive a free sno cone when you sign up for a team or group! There will be pizza and drinks available for purchase and games and inflatables for the kids. membership class Monday, September 15, 5:45-8:45pm, Office Bldg This one-time, three-hour class taught by Pastor Ralph Sigler focuses on the vision and history of Harvest and what it means to be a member. A light supper will be served. If you are interested in joining Harvest or just want to learn more, we invite you to attend! Please mark interested in membership on your communication card on Sunday morning. If you need childcare, please call x242. Fall renewal conference Sunday-Tuesday, September 28-30, 7pm, Worship Center Mark Nysewander will be our speaker this year. Plan to set this time aside, and begin praying now for an encounter with God! Page 2

group life If you are interested in joining any of the following groups or would like to receive more information about other groups, please contact grouplife@harvestdothan.com or 334-702-6555 x232.

Keith Frith Small Group Pastor new groups Room Change: Women in the Word - Join us on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in room 105 for Children of the Day by Beth Moore.

3 group life If you are interested in joining any of the following groups or would like to receive more information about other groups, please contact or x232. A list of all current groups is available online at Keith Frith Small Group Pastor new groups Room Change: Women in the Word - Join us on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in room 105 for Children of the Day by Beth Moore. You will walk away encouraged knowing that no matter what you may be facing, your circumstances are not coincidental, and you are exactly where Christ wants you to be (led by Valentina Adams). Starting soon Single Moms - Are you a single mom who, at times, gets overwhelmed, stressed out, and fed up? If so join us for Peace and the Single Mom starting Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30pm in room 206 as we go over scriptural truths that will help calm the storm in the midst of chaos (led by Jennifer Compton). Financial Peace - Financial Peace University will begin Wednesday, September 17, 6:30pm at Honeysuckle Middle School in the band room. You don t want to miss this life changing program that will empower you with the practical skills needed to help you get out of debt and achieve your financial goals regardless of your age or income level. If you are interested or would like more information, write Financial Peace on the back of your communication card on Sunday or grouplife@ harvestdothan.com. Financial Peace Testimony from April 2014 Class: Through Financial Peace and prayer, my life is well on its way to being more controlled. Charge cards took over my impulsive side, and I was out of control for sure. I ve known this for a while and was doing some of [Dave Ramsey s] suggestions, but in the wrong order, so they weren t working. Thank you for teaching the class! To the next group I say: 1. Cut up your charge cards! 2. Follow the steps Dave Ramsey has set up. His baby steps will work. 3. Be financially mature and remember that God is first, you are second, and bills are third. 4. Tithe - it helps the work of the church and creates a less selfish more Godlike you. 5. Give yourself cash for the things you NEED not WANT. 6. Set up a cash flow plan each month and follow it. The April 2014 group (7 families) paid off a total debt of $38, 510. If you are struggling with paying off debt and being financially secure, join us for Financial Peace University on September 17. Please Note: All small groups that are currently scheduled to meet on Sundays will meet from 7-8:30pm on September 7 due to the Ministry/Small Group Fair. Dothan prayer house extended The 24/7 House of Prayer at 200 Morgan Street is remaining open through the end of the year! Several local churches including Harvest have been working together to encourage area believers to go to this special place and intercede in prayer for our city. You can go anytime to pray or have a group meeting. Visit for more info. Page 3

Congregational Care Births Lilliana Grace Hannon (daughter of Casi Hannon) was born on Wednesday, August 6, 2014.

4 Congregational Care Births Lilliana Grace Hannon (daughter of Casi Hannon) was born on Wednesday, August 6, Baby Dedications The following babies were dedicated to the Lord on Sunday, August 17 and 24, 2014: Liam Blume (son of Brian & Lisa Blume) James Edward Chappell (son of Barry & Grace Chappell) Keegan Cade Exum (son of Brandon & Denise Exum) Orianna Lynn Marie Murray (daughter of Julie Ann Murray) Congregational Roy Rogers Care Pastor With Sympathy Please be in prayer for the following people: Jean Lewis and family for the loss of her father, Robert Harber. Allan Clements and family for the loss of his wife, Patricia Clements. Contact Us - If you know of anyone at Harvest who may be in the hospital or needing special prayer or attention, please ccare@harvestdothan.com. Harvest Nametags To request a permanent nametag, mark I would like a permanent nametag on your Communication Card on Sunday mornings or call the church office, Please allow one week for processing. They can be picked up on Sunday mornings at the Welcome Center in the main lobby. Ministry Teams Looking for a place to serve in ministry? We are in need of volunteers for Balcony Refreshments, Communion Preparation, Communion Clean Up, Freshen Up, Parking Team and Usher Team. Get connected this week by contacting us at ministryteams@harvestdothan.com. Painting Ministry - We are looking for those within our church family that enjoy various painting projects. From time to time we are in need of volunteers to help with painting around the church building. To get involved in this vital ministry, give us a call at x231. Small Group & Ministry Team Fair - Sunday, September 7, 5:30-7:30pm, Worship Center. This is a great opportunity to see all the different Ministry Teams at Harvest and find one you want to be a part of. Receive a free sno cone when you sign up for a team! For more info, see page 2 or visit www. HarvestDothan.com. The Retirement Home Ministry Team will have an informational meeting on Sunday, September 14, at 5pm in the café. New team members are always welcome! To get involved in the ministry of Harvest, contact ministryteams@harvestdothan.com. Page 4

To get involved, contact Debi, 702-6555 x236 / kids@harvestdothan.com. Debi Parnell Children s Ministry Skadoodles! A Harvest Event for Families Friday, September 5, 6:30-7:30pm.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Project56 Preteen Conference - Harvest s 7th annual preteen conference is Saturday, September 13, from 10am-4pm.

Cost is $5 for preteens and FREE for all adult leaders. Visit the conference website www.harvestdothan. com/project56 for group and individual registration.

Project56 Volunteers -Volunteers are needed to serve for the conference in the following areas: set-up, greeters, t-shirt tables, games, small group leaders, and lunch/snack teams.

Join us for Spy Chase where kids will visit a world of espionage, intrigue, and fun! We ll join P.R.O.P.H.E.T.

Along the way, you will learn about some real prophets, like Isaiah, Elijah, and others. So get ready for Spy Chase!

Harvest families of preschoolers and nursery children, God is good! Promotions went well with children adapting to their new rooms and teachers.

5 To get involved, contact Debi, x236 / kids@harvestdothan.com. Debi Parnell Children s Ministry Skadoodles! A Harvest Event for Families Friday, September 5, 6:30-7:30pm. Join us in the Worship Center for a night of family fun! You ll enjoy this inspirational show of music, ventriloquism, illusions, and more. Admission is free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Project56 Preteen Conference - Harvest s 7th annual preteen conference is Saturday, September 13, from 10am-4pm. Preteens (5th/6th graders) and leaders from the tri-state area will enjoy awesome worship music, drama, games, small group discussions, lunch, snacks, and inspiring teaching. Cost is $5 for preteens and FREE for all adult leaders. Visit the conference website com/project56 for group and individual registration. For more information, project56@ harvestdothan.com or call x236. Project56 Volunteers -Volunteers are needed to serve for the conference in the following areas: set-up, greeters, t-shirt tables, games, small group leaders, and lunch/snack teams. If you would like to help, please see Debi Parnell or kids@ harvestdothan.com. XtremeKidz - Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, K-4th grades. Join us for Spy Chase where kids will visit a world of espionage, intrigue, and fun! We ll join P.R.O.P.H.E.T., a secret spy organization whose mission is to protect the teachings of the Bible from the Villainous League of Bad Guys. Along the way, you will learn about some real prophets, like Isaiah, Elijah, and others. So get ready for Spy Chase! Ongoing Groups - Konstruction Zone for K-4th graders meets Sunday mornings at 8:45 and 10:45. SITE56 for preteens (5th/6th graders) meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm. Harvest families of preschoolers and nursery children, God is good! Promotions went well with children adapting to their new rooms and teachers. Parents were great about filling out new registration cards and getting their children to the right rooms. Many thanks to the registration team for their patience with getting every family in the system. And thank you teachers, volunteers, and Jr. helpers who week after week minister to our families and visitors. God is blessing our church in many ways. I want to welcome new volunteers to Noah s Park: Julie Murray, Sheena McCloud, Brittany Knight, Joshua Greiner, Desire Wilson, Grace Chappell, Stacie Moat, and Nicole Shelley. Thank you again for serving our children! To get involved, contact Dana, , x241/kids@harvestdothan.com. Preschool/Nursery Dana Britto Page 5

new small group study - Starting September 7 we will be doing a new study on the book Doing Hard Things. Join us on Sundays at 6:30pm! This year s youth conference was a massive success.

6 Main Meeting Wednesdays, 6:45-8:15pm upstairs Education Bldg. Small Groups Sundays, 6:30-8pm upstairs Education Bldg. game and movie night - Come enjoy a movie and a game of Underground Church this Sunday, August 31, from 6:30-10pm in the youth room. new small group study - Starting September 7 we will be doing a new study on the book Doing Hard Things. Join us on Sundays at 6:30pm! This year s youth conference was a massive success. We experienced God move among our students in a powerful way by giving their lives to Christ and rededicating their lives to Him as well. Students confessed sin and received God s healing and forgiveness and we experienced great times in worship each night as the YFN band led us. Every night Tony s messages were engaging and focused on the power of the gospel to change our lives. We had more students this year than we have before in the history of the conference. Praise God for that. Our hope and prayer is that the change God brought about in our students will be lasting and effective for not only this school year but for the rest of their lives. There were many people involved to make this conference a success, from the pastors and staff members, to all of the volunteers that signed up to help with registration, games, food, and chaperoning. Thank you for your willingness to serve the Lord with joy. I pray God will bless you richly for investing in the youth of our church and area. Youth Conference 2014 Attendance: Sunday: 275 // Monday: 278 Tuesday: 299 // Wednesday: 325 Youth Pastor Visit HarvestDothan.com/Youth for more information about Harvest Youth and our upcoming events. Find us on Facebook: search HARVEST YOUTH For more information, Wes at youth@harvestdothan.com. Josh Moore COLLEGE &and CAREER (18-29) Join us on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Youth Room Contact: youngadults@harvestdothan.com Find us on Facebook! Search Harvest College and Career Prayer Meetings - Mondays, September 1 and 15, 7-8pm, Prayer House (200 Morgan St). Join us as we unite in prayer for our group, revival, healing, etc. Kickball Game - Sunday, September 14, 2pm, Westgate softball fields. Be sure to bring a water bottle and wear tennis shoes! The River - Friday, September 26, 7pm, Nathan Day s home. Join us for this special time of worship and prayer in a low-key setting. Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, Rivers of living water will flow from his heart. John 7:38 Page 6

7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 31 Sunday Morning Worship 8:45 or 10:45 Youth Small Groups 6:30pm 1 Office Closed Career Prayer Meeting 7-8pm major church activities September Community Prayer 2-4pm Career 7pm 3 SITE56 6:30pm XtremeKidz Kick-off Party 6:30pm Youth 6:45-8:15pm Open Small Group 6:45pm 4 5 Join the Yahoo Prayer Group without a Yahoo account. Send a blank from your address to: harvestchurchsubscribe@ yahoogroups. com. The facilitator will approve you shortly afterward. Skadoodles! 6:30-7:30pm Celebrate Recovery 6pm 6 7 Sunday Morning Worship 8:45 or 10:45 Small Group & Ministry Team Fair 5:30-7pm 8 9 Community Emergency: Pastoral Care Only If you have an emergency and need to contact a pastor on the weekend or after hours, please call The pastor oncall will return your call as soon as possible. Prayer 2-4pm Career 7pm 10 SITE56 6:30pm XtremeKidz 6:30pm Youth 6:45-8:15pm Open Small Group 6:45pm Celebrate Recovery 6pm 13 Project56 Preteen Conference 10am-4pm 14 Sunday Morning Worship 8:45 or 10:45 Adult Choir 5pm Youth Small Groups 6:30pm Church-wide Prayer Meeting 8pm 15 Membership Class 5:45pm Career Prayer Meeting 7-8pm 16 Community Prayer 2-4pm Career 7pm 17 SITE56 6:30pm XtremeKidz 6:30pm Youth 6:45-8:15pm Open Small Group 6:45pm Celebrate Recovery 6pm 20 Missed Sunday Morning s Message? You Can Listen at www. HarvestDothan. com or pick up a CD at the Welcome Center. Page 7

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