Hello Summer!I trust the sunshine and summer fun are treating you well as we are already well into July! Before you know it the kids will be back in school, but let's not talk about that just yet. Rather, I want to take a quick opportunity to let you in on what's going on around Harvest and what the fall is going to look like. So grab a cup of coffee and read on!
As you know our mission statement is to "Lead people into a healthy relationship with Jesus Christ. We do this by creating irresistible environments where people are encouraged and equipped to pursue intimacy with God, community with insiders and influence with outsiders. We call these our three vital relationships because we believe that spiritual maturity can be measured by one's pursuit of these three areas. With that in mind we are continuing our emphasis on small groups for every age.
Small Groups for AdultsWe know that getting plugged into a group is not always easy. In fact it can be quite difficult to find that "great fit" with those people who you really can "do life" with. So don't give up, it is worth it. This fall we will be forming new groups and you can get more details about that at the information center.

We are also launching a small group environment for adults on Sunday mornings called Starting Point. Starting Point is for: returners—people who have returned to church after a long absence, seekers--people investigating faith, and starters—people just beginning their Christian journey. Again more details about Starting Point are at the information center.
Small Groups Emphasis for KidsWe are launching a small group emphasis in Adventure Ave, the K-5th grade group. Along with small groups, we have some amazing things coming this fall for these guys and can't wait to share it with you. Your children will love attending kids

church even more as we launch additional components of our existing curriculum. Be on the look out for our very own "Upstreet Theater!" Make sure your kids are at church Sunday, July 26th as we will be putting on an Upstreet preview so that kids and teachers can see what will be coming this Fall.
Amy Powell will be jumping in to fill our Family Ministry Director role, overseeing Nursery-5th Grade freeing up more time for Nyla Clare as she continue as the full time director of Littleseeds Learning Center.
Small Group Emphasis for TeensRefuge will continue to meet for both Junior and Senior high. Andrew and Amy Powell, will continue their involvement with our amazing group of senior high school students and Pat and Lenea Holman will assume responsibility for our awesome group of junior high students. Both of these groups will also be focusing on small group relationships throughout this next year.
Launching a Second ServiceOne of the most exciting things in the works is the launch of our second service! Sunday, September 13th will mark the beginning of our 11:00 am service. The main reason for the additional service is that a second service will allow or Strategic Service Teams the ability to serve in a ministry environment and attend a worship service. We are so thankful for the work our amazing volunteers do every week. We could not exist with out you!
Finally, as Harvest grows we also continue to evolve and change. As many of you already know, my brother, Joshua Clare will be going west in August to assume the worship leader position at New Life Center in Everett, WA. We are excited for Josh and Heidie as they pursue God's direction for their future. We are also excited for what is happening right here with our incredibly talented band. Mike and Charity Goodell will be taking on more responsibility and leadership to ensure our Sunday's still Rock!
The staff and I are extremely excited for this next year as Harvest continues to become a church that unchurched people love to attend. We are still working on the final details of a partner relationship with North Point Community Church (Andy Stanley) . As that partnership progresses, the only change you will experience is that we get better! They are a phenomenal organization that is having tremendous impact throughout the world and I am completely honored to be in a position to work with them.
As always, if you have any questions regarding the next steps for Fall and Harvest Church please just ask!
See you Sunday,
Jordan
Important upcoming dates and events:Friday July 31st and Saturday August 1st - Church Yard Sale to benefit Family Ministry and the new Upstreet Theater.
Sunday, September 13th - 11:00 AM Service Begins.
Sunday, September 20th - Starting Point, 11:00 AM service