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www.harvestdothan.com Dothan, Alabama March 12, 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... I recently attended a seminar on exceptional churches.

service, and extravagant generosity. Harvest excels in the first four, and we are growing in the fifth.

1 Dothan, Alabama March 12, 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... I recently attended a seminar on exceptional churches. The speaker told us studies show that extremely effective churches demonstrate five characteristics: radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service, and extravagant generosity. Harvest excels in the first four, and we are growing in the fifth. This Sunday is Building for the Harvest Day, and it is an opportunity to practice extravagant generosity. On this Sunday, all of our offerings go toward building, and we ask everyone committed to Harvest to give as large an offering as you can. We are planning a new building, which will give us more teaching space, small group space, and office space. This offering will affect how soon we can begin it. When I think of the phrase extravagant giving, I think of the joy it brings us when we give extravagantly to those we love. Two people who are in love delight in giving extravagantly to each other. We love to give extravagantly to our children and grandchildren. The more we love God, the more we rejoice in giving to Him, to His people, and to His mission. And extravagant giving also increases our love for God, His people, and His mission. Jesus said, Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also, Matthew 6:21. Your heart follows your treasure. Want to love God more? Give more. God is an extravagant Giver and He wants us to become like Him. In I Chronicles 29, King David led Israel in giving an offering to build the temple in Jerusalem. He gave extravagantly, then the leaders of Israel gave extravagantly, then the people gave extravagantly. In front of all the people David prayed, But who am I, and who are my people that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from You, and we have given only what comes from Your hand... keep this desire in the hearts of your people forever, and keep their hearts loyal to you, I Chronicles 29:14, 18. Sunday is the time to lavishly pour out our love and offerings to the One who has given us everything and loves us most!

Cheryl Hidle Director of Worship and Performing Arts Debi Parnell Children s Director David Beaty Congregational Care Assistant James Keeler Assistant Pastor Jeff Burnett Ministry Teams Pastor Joel

2 Cheryl Hidle Director of Worship and Performing Arts Debi Parnell Children s Director David Beaty Congregational Care Assistant James Keeler Assistant Pastor Jeff Burnett Ministry Teams Pastor Joel Sigler Assistant to the Pastors Josh Moore Youth Pastor Keith Frith Small Groups Pastor Ralph Sigler Founding and Lead Pastor Roy Rogers Congregational Care Pastor Wilson Garzon Pastor of Harvest En Español February 23 1,731 8: : March 2 1,812 8: : March 9 1,523 8: :45 774, In The Spotlight < Marriage Seminar: Becoming One Friday, March 14, 7-9pm & Saturday, March 15, 9am-noon Join us for this marriage simulcast with Jimmy and Karen Evans of Marriage Today. Register online! Childcare for both days is $5 per child; $20 max per family. Plan to support the College & Career group by purchasing homemade muffins and cupcakes on Saturday morning! Old Testament Survey Sunday, March 16, 6:30pm, Worship Center, Taught by Pastor Ralph Youth Fundraiser Golf Tournament Saturday, April 12, 1pm, Dothan National See page 6 for more information. EASTER EVENTS Sunday, April 6, 5:15pm, Worship Center: Easter Volunteer Meeting Saturday, April 12, 10am-noon, Landmark Park: Easter Extravaganza Thursday, April 17, 7pm, Worship Center: Tenebrae Service Sunday, April 20, 8:00, 9:30, & 11:15am: Easter Service at Harvest Spiritual Life Conference Sunday - Wednesday, May 4-7, 7pm, Worship Center Mark your calendars for our main event of the year - only 7 weeks away! Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Youth Scholarships This year s youth spring retreat is right around the corner. This is a great opportunity for students to get away from their everyday pressures to seek God and build strong friendships with other students. We do our best to make this trip as affordable as possible, however, there are always students whose families cannot afford this trip. Please consider sponsoring a student. A full scholarship is $140, but any amount of support would help. Contact Josh Moore at jmoore@ harvestdothan.com for more information on how to help. 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.

This group is for anyone wanting to explore profound truths in Scripture, history, and culture to motivate greater involvement in world missions. Email us if you are interested in joining this group.

The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel is a great apologetic study.

Let us know if you are interested in joining one of these groups. Divorce Care - Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Room 208, led by Staci Spears, Audrey Silcox, and Eric Craig.

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. Keith Frith Small Group Pastor Operation Worldview - Date, time, and location TBD. This group is for anyone wanting to explore profound truths in Scripture, history, and culture to motivate greater involvement in world missions. us if you are interested in joining this group. The Case for Christ - Mondays, 6:30pm, Prayer Room, led by Jamison Hicks and Jason Wood. Are you interested in being able to give an answer for your faith? The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel is a great apologetic study. The Easter Experience - In addition to the Wednesday Open Group at 6:45pm in the Worship Center, there are several existing small groups who are starting The Easter Experience study. Let us know if you are interested in joining one of these groups. Divorce Care - Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Room 208, led by Staci Spears, Audrey Silcox, and Eric Craig. Divorce Care is a special weekly small group/support group for people who are separated or divorced. Pray and Walk - Saturdays, 7:30am. Meet in the front parking lot of the church. We will walk together as we pray and read scripture. Weight Watchers Group - We are currently forming a Weight Watchers small group. Cost: $125 for the 10-week program (only $12.50 a week). This can be split into two separate payments of $ Let us know if you re interested! Harvest Worship & Performing Arts Getting To Know Our Harvest Worship Team Featured Member: Nate Brown I was born in Hartford, Alabama and grew up in Enterprise. I moved to Dothan in 1998 but continued to attend church in Enterprise. I have been in several choirs and have served as Choir Director at my home church. I have always enjoyed listening to Gospel, Christian, and Jazz music. A few weeks ago, Pastor Ralph s message, Not Too Late, reminded me of when we first started attending Harvest Church in I was asked to be a part of the choir. My response was I can t, because I am not a member of the church. I wanted to be a church member before joining a ministry team. Several people encouraged me to enquire about serving on the Worship Team but my excuse again was I m not a member yet. My Cheryl Hidle Director of Worship wife and I were in small groups and everyone thought we were already members. The enemy had me thinking it was too late to join because I had been here for so long. After five years, I finally joined Harvest Church in I now currently serve as a member of the Worship Team, the Adult Choir, and Harvest Blend. It is my honor to serve you and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. New Songs - Be sure to check out these new songs that the Worship Team will be sharing in the weeks leading up to Easter: The Anthem by Planetshakers and Jesus Messiah by Chris Tomlin. Adult Choir - It s not too late to join the Adult Choir on Sundays from 5:15-6:15pm in room 205 in the Education Building. This Sunday the choir will begin learning a new worshipful and powerful song called Victor s Crown by Darlene Zschech. Cheryl at worship@harvestdothan.com for more information. To get involved, contact Cheryl Hidle, worship@harvestdothan.com or , x247 & Performing Arts Page 3

Congregational Care Births Madyson Claire Henry, daughter of Jaromy & Myrna Henry, was born February 18, 2014. New Members Kris & Renee Davis joined Harvest on Sunday, February 23, 2014.

Mendheim) Jack Henry Moore (Parents: Josh & Rachel Moore) Braden & Taylor Lyn Smith (Parents: Brad & Jennifer Smith) Dawson & Dallas Smith & Kristian Nathaniel Davis (Parents: Kris & Renee Davis)

Contact Us - If you know of anyone at Harvest who may be in the hospital or needing special prayer or attention, please email ccare@harvestdothan.com.

4 Congregational Care Births Madyson Claire Henry, daughter of Jaromy & Myrna Henry, was born February 18, New Members Kris & Renee Davis joined Harvest on Sunday, February 23, Congregational Roy Rogers Care Pastor Child Dedications The following babies/children were dedicated to the Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2014: Brooklyn Leigh Mendheim (Parents: Dustin & Brooke Mendheim) Jack Henry Moore (Parents: Josh & Rachel Moore) Braden & Taylor Lyn Smith (Parents: Brad & Jennifer Smith) Dawson & Dallas Smith & Kristian Nathaniel Davis (Parents: Kris & Renee Davis) With Sympathy Please be in prayer for Mike Allen and family for the loss of his mother, Norma Allen. 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. Priscilla Shirer Simulcast Saturday, April 5, 9am-4:30pm, Calvary Baptist Church. We are partnering with Calvary to bring you this live simulcast. Cost is $10 and includes lunch. Tickets are available at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings and the church office (M-Th, 9am-3pm). Visit to view the promo video. Ministry Teams CPR Training - Saturday, March 15, 9am, room 106. Cost: $20. For those unable to pay, financial aid will be available. This training is mainly for members of the Disaster Relief ministry team. Space is limited, so please sign up as soon as possible. If you have any questions, contact Carl Ford at or fordcarlm@hotmail.com. Jeff Burnett Ministry Teams Pastor Easter Volunteers Needed - Easter services will be at Harvest at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15am on Sunday, April 20. We will need a lot of help to prepare for 3 services of over 3000 people total. Begin praying now that many will come and that God will meet and speak to them. Ask Him to bless all of our teams, and to use every part of the day for His glory. Please let us know where and when you want to serve on Easter Sunday. To sign up, visit (click on the events > upcoming events tab and scroll down to Easter Volunteer Sign-up ). Volunteer Meeting: Sunday, April 6, 5:15pm, Worship Center. During this meeting we will be giving instructions and information about each ministry area, so this will be an important meeting for new volunteers. To get involved in the ministry of Harvest, contact ministryteams@harvestdothan.com. Page 4

Debi Parnell Children s Ministry SITE56 (5th/6th grade) Preteen Retreat: identity - Friday and Saturday, March 21-22, at Camp Butter & Egg in Troy, AL.

The cost for retreat is $50 each which includes lodging, meals, and all activities. Space is limited. Register early online at www.harvestdothan.com/kids.

Easter Extravaganza Special Events Team - Volunteer Team will meet Thursday, April 10, 6pm in Room B-106 to stuff goody bags for the upcoming Easter Extravaganza.

com or contact Debi Parnell. Easter Extravaganza - Saturday, April 12, 10amnoon, Landmark Park.

5 Debi Parnell Children s Ministry SITE56 (5th/6th grade) Preteen Retreat: identity - Friday and Saturday, March 21-22, at Camp Butter & Egg in Troy, AL. Preteens will enjoy dynamic worship and lessons, low ropes course, zip-line course, and group games. Michael Schmitz ( Schmitty ) will be our guest speaker. The cost for retreat is $50 each which includes lodging, meals, and all activities. Space is limited. Register early online at For more information, SITE56@harvestdothan. com. Easter Extravaganza Special Events Team - Volunteer Team will meet Thursday, April 10, 6pm in Room B-106 to stuff goody bags for the upcoming Easter Extravaganza. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, egg hunts, goody bags, parking, etc. If you would like to help us with this special event, please childrensministry@arvestdothan. com or contact Debi Parnell. Easter Extravaganza - Saturday, April 12, 10amnoon, Landmark Park. There will be egg hunts for different age groups, inflatables, games, facepainting, door prizes, goody bags, and more! The College & Career ministry will be selling concessions. Bring your Easter baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets, and invite your friends to join us for this wonderful time of fellowship! Easter Sunday Teams - If you are interested in serving on a Children s Ministry team for the one of the three Harvest Easter Worship Services, please send an to kids@harvestdothan.com. We will need ALL HANDS ON DECK as we prepare for many families to join us as we come together for our greatest celebration of the year! We will need volunteers to serve as welcome teams, youth volunteers, classroom teachers, classroom helpers, refreshment teams, hall monitors, etc. For more information, please contact Debi Parnell. Looking for a place to serve? Our Wednesday evening classes are exploding! We need additional teachers and helpers (especially men) for both XtremeKidz (K-4th) and SITE56 (5th/6th). To volunteer or for more info, see Debi Parnell. To get involved, contact Debi, x236 / kids@ harvestdothan.com. You Can Make A Difference! It is no accident that you are here at this time in history. God is good and loves us so much that He doesn t want us to miss any blessings. I hear from volunteers who took the plunge to serve, and they wish they had done it sooner. They really enjoy the time with other volunteers and the children. Easter will be here soon - this is a great opportunity to serve in Noah s Park. Come join us and see what God is doing for the families at Harvest. Thank you to all who serve in Noah s Park. We couldn t do it without you! To get involved, contact Dana, , x241/kids@harvestdothan.com. Preschool/Nursery Dana Britto Page 5

Main Meeting Wednesdays, 6:45-8:15pm upstairs Education Bldg. Small Groups Sundays, 6:30-8pm upstairs Education Bldg. Spring Retreat - March 23-26 at Camp ToKnowHim. Cost is $140. Visit www.

Golf Tournament - Saturday, April 12, 1pm (lunch served at noon), Dothan National. Support the youth by playing a round of golf or sponsoring a hole! This is a 4-person team event.

6 Main Meeting Wednesdays, 6:45-8:15pm upstairs Education Bldg. Small Groups Sundays, 6:30-8pm upstairs Education Bldg. Spring Retreat - March at Camp ToKnowHim. Cost is $140. Visit com for more information about where we ll be going. We will not have small groups on Sunday night, March 23, but we will be meeting Wednesday night, March 26. Golf Tournament - Saturday, April 12, 1pm (lunch served at noon), Dothan National. Support the youth by playing a round of golf or sponsoring a hole! This is a 4-person team event. $60 per person includes 18 holes with cart, lunch, prizes, and a donation to the Harvest Youth Ministry. Sign up by April 2! Register online at (click on slide #8). For more information, contact Cleveland Pope at cbpope23@comcast.net. wired June First payment of $100 is due April 30; Second payment of $100 is due May 14. More details to come. 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 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 at (M-Th, 9am-3pm). Please allow one week for processing. They can be picked up on Sundays at the Welcome Center in the main lobby. 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 The River - Friday, March 21, 7pm, Chris Duensing s home. Join us for this special time where we gather in a low-key setting for worship and prayer. John 7:38 Camping Trip - March (Friday morning - Sunday morning). Cost: $25. Location: Mt. Cheaha. Sign up on Tuesday night! Joel Sigler C&C Pastor Page 6

7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 16 Sunday Morning Worship 8:45 or 10:45 Building for the Harvest Day Youth Small Groups 6:30pm Adult Choir 5:15pm major church activities March/April 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. Community Prayer 2-4pm College & Career 7pm 19 Xtreme Kidz 6:30pm SITE56 6:30pm Youth 6:45-8:15pm Open Small Group 6:45pm College & Career - The River, 7pm Celebrate Recovery 6pm 22 SITE56 Preteen Retreat 23 Sunday Morning Worship 8:45 or 10:45 Adult Choir 5:15pm Community Prayer 2-4pm Youth Spring Retreat College & Career 7pm 26 Xtreme Kidz 6:30pm SITE56 6:30pm Youth 6:45-8:15pm Open Small Group 6:45pm Celebrate Recovery 6pm 29 College&Career Camping trip 30 Sunday Morning Worship 8:45 or 10:45 Youth Small Groups 6:30pm Adult Choir 5:15pm 31 1 Community 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. Prayer 2-4pm College & Career 7pm 2 Xtreme Kidz 6:30pm SITE56 6:30pm Youth 6:45-8:15pm Open Small Group 6:45pm 3 4 Celebrate Recovery 6pm 5 Priscilla Shirer Simulcast, 9am-4:30pm, Calvary Baptist Church Missed Sunday Morning s Message? You Can Listen at or pick up a CD at the Welcome Center. Page 7

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From Pastor Ralph... The Lord is

From Pastor Ralph... The Lord is www.harvestdothan.com Dothan, Alabama February 19, 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...5 Harvest