Dothan, Alabama August 28, 2013 334-702-6555 INSIDE THIS ISSUE In The Spotlight...2 Group Life...3 Harvest Worship...3 In His Family...4 Advancing His Kingdom...4 Harvest Kids...5 Harvest Youth...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... When something is important to us, we plan for it. We make vacation plans, financial plans, career plans, education plans, exercise plans, retirement plans, and so on. The most important thing in life is to grow spiritually. So, in all our planning, we must plan for that! We were created for relationship with God, and knowing Him is eternal life (John 17:3). God wants us to be like Jesus transformed into His image (Romans 8:29). He calls us to make a difference with our lives by bearing fruit (John 15:8). Several years ago at Harvest we realized something that now seems obvious: we are more likely to grow if we make plans for growth than if we just wait around and hope it will happen. Like all the other things we plan for, spiritual growth mostly happens as we plan for it. Over the next couple of weeks we are asking everyone who is a part of Harvest to make a Plan for Spiritual Growth. At the end of the service on September 8, we will commit our plans to the Lord. Brochures and commitment cards are being mailed and are also available online and at the church information tables. In this plan we focus on five areas that are proven to bring spiritual growth: Worship with and commitment to 1 the family of God. The Bible tells us to meet together, and no one can excel in spiritual growth in isolation. Giving. God is a giver, and He 2 wants us to be like Him and to learn to use all we have for His glory, including finances (Malachi 3:8-10). Small Group connection so we 3 can share with other Christians as the New Testament tells us to. Ministry. All believers are called 4 to minister, and we grow in ministry as the Holy Spirit works through us. This is how we bear fruit. Personal Growth Habits such 5 as daily Bible reading, prayer, fasting, meditation, reading Christian books, listening to Christian music, participation in conferences, retreats, classes, and other teaching opportunities, all help to transform us. As you make plans this fall, don t skip planning for what is most important. Ask the Lord what He wants you to plan to do to know Him better, grow in becoming like Him, and to make a difference with your life in ministry for His kingdom.
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 College & Career Pastor 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 August 11 1,626 8:45 776 10:45 850 August 18 1,667 8:45 825 10:45 842 August 25 1,719 8:45 864 10:45 855 In The Spotlight 6th Annual Project56 Preteen Conference Saturday, September 7, 10am-4pm 5th/6th graders and preteen leaders from the tri-state area will enjoy awesome worship music, drama, games, small group discussions, lunch, snacks, and inspiring teaching. Visit www.harvestdothan.com/ Project56. See page 5 for more information. Commitment Sunday Sunday, September 8, during both services We are asking everyone who is a part of Harvest to make a Plan for Spiritual Growth. At the end of the worship service on September 8, we will commit our plans to the Lord. Brochures and commitment cards are being mailed and are also available online and at the church info tables. Night of Worship & Prayer Friday, September 13, 7pm, Worship Center Come experience God in an intimate and powerful way as we focus on worship and prayer. Fall Renewal Conference September 29-October 1, 7pm, Worship Center Les Beauchamp will be our guest speaker this year. Set this time aside and start praying now for an encounter with God! Church Picnic Sunday, October 6, Landmark Park Page 2
The following are SOME of the groups that are offered this fall. Pick up a Group Life menu at one of the info tables on Sunday for a complete list of small groups starting. For more info, contact grouplife@harvestdothan.com or 702-6555 x232. Keith Frith Small Group Pastor Young Couples Marriage Group - Sundays in room 106 at 6:30pm Ladies Bible Study: Stronger: Finding Hope in Fragile Places - Sundays in the Mother s Room at 6:30pm Discipleship I - Sundays at the home of Mark Brackin at 6:30pm Discipleship I - Wednesdays in the café at 6:30pm Reading through the Word - Mondays in the Prayer Room at 8am Couples group: Indestructible Marriage - Wednesdays in room 101 at 6:30pm You re Accepted (Single Moms) - Wednesdays in room 206 at 6:30pm Ladies Bible Study: Gideon by Priscilla Shirer - Wednesdays in room 205 at 6:30pm Women of Grace (50+): Gideon by Priscilla Shirer - Wednesdays in room 106 at 6:30pm Ladies Bible Study: One in a Million by Priscilla Shirer - Wednesdays in room 104 at 6:30pm Ladies Bible Study: Stronger: Finding Hope in Fragile Places - Wednesdays in room 209 at 6:30pm Men s Bible Study - Wednesdays in the kitchen at 6:30pm Men s/women s Bible Study - Sundays in room 106 at 8:45am Men s/women s Bible Study: Bait of Satan by John Bevere - Wednesdays in room 207 at 6:30pm Wednesday groups start on August 28 and Sunday groups start on September 8. Our open small group starts back with a new study on September 4 at 6:30pm. The Galatians study (Sundays at 6:30pm) will continue. - Night of Worship & Prayer - Join us on Friday, September 13 at 7pm for a Night of Worship & Prayer. Come experience God in an intimate and powerful way as we focus on worship and prayer for various topics. The Adult Choir will kick off a new season on September 8 at 5:15pm in Room 205. Make plans to attend on Sunday afternoons as we rehearse songs to share on Sunday mornings as well as prepare for the Harvest Family Christmas Service on December 8. Getting To Know Our Harvest Worship Team Featured Member: Diane Beech I have been in church all of my life. And pretty much have always played the piano in church. It wasn t until I started to go to Harvest about Cheryl Hidle Director of Worship six years ago that I really started to understand what it meant to be a Christian. Like I have heard so many people say, I felt the presence of God the first time I walked into the building. My relationship with God has grown so much since I came to Harvest. To be able to serve on the Harvest Worship Team has been one factor that has helped me to grow spiritually. In order to help lead other people in worship, I know how important it is for me to keep my relationship with Him very constant. I feel truly blessed to be able to serve on the Worship Team with a group of authentic worshipers. & Performing Arts To get involved, contact Cheryl Hidle, worship@harvestdothan.com or 702.6555, x247 Page 3
I n H i s F a m i l y New Members The following people joined Harvest on Sunday, August 18: Barry & Barbara Ambrose Matt Bass (child: Jonathan) Thomas & Rue-Dee Brantley Michael & Michelle Conner (children: Nolan & Samuel) Jason Elkins Denise Killebrew Mandy Lopez Jay Lori Bryan McIntosh Drew Nochta Rita Pope (children: Cayman & Jacquela) Willie Mae Price Seth Shook Amanda Wade Baptisms The following people were baptized on Sunday, August 25: Jaquela Culver Nevada Parker Rita Pope Seth Shook Congregational Roy Rogers With Sympathy Our prayers with Mary Earnest and family for the loss of her sister, Linda Simmons. Care Pastor Stay connected to what s going on at Harvest through our website! Join us on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Youth Room! Email youngadults@ harvestdothan.com for more information. Find us on Facebook - search Harvest College & Career. ADVANCING HIS KINGDOM Disaster Relief Team - As we move into another storm season, Harvest is putting together a rapid response team that will be prepared to minister in disaster areas. A training seminar will be held on Saturday, October 19. Attendance at the seminar will be required for being a part of this team. Advanced registration for the training is requested by October 6. For more info, contact Carl at harvestoffice@harvestdothan.com or fordcarlm@hotmail.com. Jeff Burnett Ministry Teams Pastor Nursing Home Team - These team members visit local nursing homes once a month. To join this team or to receive more information, please email ministryteams@harvestdothan.com. Flower Bed Team - Members of this team adopt a designated flower bed and remove weeds. They also help with planting (seasonal) and replacing pine straw. If you are interested in joining, please contact 702-6555 x231 or ministryteams@harvestdothan.com. To get involved in the ministry of Harvest, contact ministryteams@harvestdothan.com. Page 4
Debi Parnell Children s Ministry PROJECT 56 - Harvest s 6th annual Preteen Conference is Saturday, September 7 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 each for preteens and is FREE for all adult leaders. Groups and individuals may register online at the PROJECT 56 website, www.harvestdothan.com/ Project56. For more information, email project56@ harvestdothan.com or call 702-6555 x236. Project 56 Volunteers Needed - We are looking for volunteers 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 email kids@ harvestdothan.com. XTREMEKIDZ (K-4th grade) can grab their masks and capes as we are inspired by heroes of the Bible in Heroes of Mega City, our Fall 2013 study. Zoom on in for the kick-off party, Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30pm in Room B-108. XTREMEKIDZ features a high energy focus on Bible study, prayer, and relationships. Classes for K-2nd grades and 3rd-4th grades meet Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm. It s XtremeKidz for an Xtreme Jesus! SITE56 Preteen Ministry for 5th/6th graders - Join us on Wednesdays at 6:30pm and check out our upcoming events: Outdoor Game Night - Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30pm. Baptism Class - The Baptism Class is for children who have made a decision to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior and to learn what it means to have a personal relationship with Him. This gives students an opportunity to fully understand the commitment that they are are making before they are baptized. The four week class will begin Wednesday, September 18, at 5:30pm in KZ Theatre (B-210). Register no later than September 8. You may register for this class online at www.harvestdothan.com/kids or by calling the Children s Ministry Office. To get involved, contact Debi, 702-6555, x236 / kids@ harvestdothan.com. Registration Team We now have all the little people promoted and settled in their new rooms! Have you ever wondered how we do it? Harvest has an amazing registration team for Noah s Park. These servants volunteer at least once a month, welcome parents, run reports, help teachers and volunteers in rooms when needed, and answer questions all with a smile on their faces. Thank you, Brandi Coleman, Dawn Melancon, Jared Ward, Marie Ward, Cheryl Frith, Carrie Burnett, Carrie Brown, Nellie Walter, and Linda Knight. You make a difference for Jesus! Thank you for all you do! To get involved, contact Dana, 702-6555, x241/kids@harvestdothan.com. Preschool/Nursery Dana Britto Page 5
Harvest Main Meeting - Wednesdays, 6:30pm, upstairs in the Education Bldg. Youth Small Groups - Sundays, 6:30-8pm, upstairs in the Education Bldg. We are looking forward to the fall in youth ministry. One thing that is a highlight of the fall is our youth retreat. This is a chance for students to get a break from school and spend time in an environment where their faith can be encouraged. This year we will be going to the Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center in Panama City, FL October 13-15. I m excited that our very own Bill Dorminy will be speaking to our students this year. He has a passion for this generation and wisdom for life that our students need to hear. I want every student who has a desire to be at this retreat to be able to go. Financially for some this can be a challenge. If you have the resources to be able to help sponsor a student, I would love to talk to you. Investing in the next generation has eternal reward. Please continue to pray for our group in these areas: pray that God would deepen the faith of our students, pray for their perseverance in their schools as they are living for Christ, and pray that God would continue to bring new students into the church who need to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God Bless! Josh HY Late Night - Stick around after small groups on Sunday, September 1 for a game of Korean War and a movie. Parents, pick up at Harvest at 11:30pm. Afterglow Fellowship & Games - Wednesday, September 4 from 8-9pm. Six Flags Trip - Saturday, September 14. We will meet at Harvest at 7am to leave and will arrive back around midnight. Cost is $35. What to bring: sunscreen, hat/sunglasses, comfortable shoes, rain gear (just in case), a watch or cell phone, and money for food. Afterglow Fellowship & Games - Wednesday, September 18 from 8-9pm. See You at the Pole Rally - Wednesday, September 25 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. We will not be having our regular youth meeting this night. Meet at Harvest at 5:45pm if you need to ride the bus. Parents, pick up at Harvest at 8:15pm. Fall Retreat - October 13-15 at Laguna in Panama City, FL. Total cost is $100; a non-refundable deposit is due Sunday, September 22. More details coming soon! 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, email youth@harvestdothan.com. Josh Moore Page 6
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 1 Sunday Morning Worship 8:45 or 10:45 Youth Small Groups 6:30pm (HY Late Night 8-11:30pm) Galatians Study 6:30pm 2 Labor Day (office closed) major church activities September 2013 3 Community Prayer 2-4pm College & Career Group 7pm 4 Xtreme Kidz 6:30pm SITE56 6:30pm Youth 6:30-8pm Open Small Group 6:30pm 5 6 Celebrate Recovery 6pm 7 Emergency: Pastoral Care Only If you have an emergency and need to contact a pastor on the weekend or after hours, please call 648-0270. The pastor oncall will return your call as soon as possible. 8 Sunday Morning Worship 8:45 or 10:45 Adult Choir 5:15pm Youth Small Groups 6:30pm Galatians Study 6:30pm 9 10 Community Prayer 2-4pm College & Career Group 7pm 11 Xtreme Kidz 6:30pm SITE56 6:30pm Youth 6:30-8pm Open Small Group 6:30pm 12 13 Celebrate Recovery 6pm Join the Yahoo Prayer Group without a Yahoo account. Send a blank email from your email address to: harvestchurch-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. The facilitator will approve you shortly 14 Youth Six Flags Trip 7am-midnight 15 Sunday Morning Worship 8:45 or 10:45 Adult Choir 5:15pm Youth Small Groups 6:30pm Galatians Study 6:30pm 16 17 Community Prayer 2-4pm College & Career Group 7pm 18 Xtreme Kidz 6:30pm SITE56 6:30pm Youth 6:30-8pm Open Small Group 6:30pm Missed Sunday Morning s Message? You Can Listen at www.harvestdothan.com or pick up a CD at the Welcome Center. 19 20 Celebrate Recovery 6pm 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, 702-6555. Please allow one week for processing. They can be picked up Sun mornings at the Welcome Center, main lobby. 21 Page 7
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