Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! 

I hope you are all having a great Christmas season. I wanted to take one last opportunity to invite you to join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight service, 4pm on December 24th. We have a wonderful hour of Christmas planned for you and your family!


Please remember that there is no church service Sunday, December 26th. Sleep in and enjoy the holiday weekend with your loved ones. Thank you to all our amazing volunteers who work so hard all year long!!!


Business note: The Christmas Eve service will be the last opportunity to make tax-deductible donations for tax year 2010 in a service. If you miss the service, donations may be made by mail or online here. By federal regulations all donations must be received or postmarked by December 31st in order to be tax deductible for 2010.


Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
-Jordan 




Jordan Clare
Harvest Church

December is Here!

As part of Be Rich, Harvest Church is joining with local and international partners "to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share." Here are some ways that anyone who attends Harvest can participate by giving globally, giving locally, or serving locally.
Globally: Support World Vision. Click here.

For local serving or local giving opportunities, we are collecting hats and gloves for local elementary school students as well as collecting food and monetary donations for our local YWCA. Please deliver donations to the church lobby on or before Sunday December 19th. To make a donation online click here and be sure to select "missions" from the drop down menu. You can also serve individually or with your group of friends click here for a list of organizations and opportunities or click here to be inspired to create your own service project!

Don't miss the beginning of our Christmas series starting this Sunday! This three week series will be an excellent time to invite friends and family to join you at Harvest Church. You are not going to want to miss the beginning of the service this week so don't be late!


Christmas Eve: We will be having our family Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, December 24th 4-5pm. Bring the whole family!
No Church Service December 26th, the Sunday after Christmas. Thank you to all of our amazing and wonderful volunteers who make Harvest Church excellent 51 weeks of the year.  Merry Christmas!

New Series Begins This Week!

Throughout our lives, we are confronted with decisions we never anticipated having to make.
Relationship decisions.
Career decisions.
Financial decisions.
Parenting decisions.

The list goes on and on. To complicate matters further, the timeframe for making a decision is often short and our options limited. But regardless, a decision must be made. So what do you do when it's your move and you aren't sure what to do?Find out in this four-part series, Your Move.

Sunday October 31st, 5-8 pm

Put on the costumes and bring the kids for a great night of fun and games including a giant Bouncy House Climbing Wall! Grumpy's is providing Hot Dogs and Chili, Pepsi is donating Pepsi products, and Ricks Family Foods sponsored the bouncy house! This is a fantastic community event and a perfect opportunity to invite another family to join you for safe, warm, Halloween fun! WE NEED CANDY!!! Do your part to promote the Halloween Sugar High...Please bring bags of candy to Guest Services!



Mark Your Calendar...

Sunday November 7th 5-7pm. Annual Business Meeting! Is there any way to make this fun? Absolutely! It's real simple... Potluck!!! You will not want to miss this opportunity to get

caught up on what's going on at Harvest Church. We are going to eat together, share some amazing stories, and do a little business. Please bring a main dish and or a side/dessert. Table service, drinks and childcare will be provided! If you call Harvest Church your church home, please make plans to join us.

September Update

Big Day

This Sunday, September 19th is our Big Day! We are kicking off a brand new series called Losing Your Religion. We have been talking about this series for a few weeks now and I am ready for a great Sunday and hope you are as well. I hope that you have been praying for and inviting your friends, family, and co-workers to join you this week at Harvest. I believe God will use our Ignite series that we just completed along with Losing Your Religion to make a significant impact in our community!

Group Link

Next Thursday, September 23rd at 7pm is our Fall Group Link. Many of you have already signed up to get connected into a group. For those who have not yet signed up, please complete the connection card in this week's handout and join us for Group Link on Thursday!

Starting Point

I will be facilitating a new Starting Point group beginning in
October. If you have been thinking about Starting Point or are looking for a great next step, Starting Point may be right for you. Check out our Starting Point page on our website for more info and to sign up.

Worship Night

Sunday evening September 26th will be a night of worship. Join us for some great music, prayer, and communion.

Guys Small Group

You are invited to join me Friday mornings at 6am for an hour of Bible Study and discussion. Don't like early mornings? Then how about Monday evenings at 6:30pm. Both meet in the front room off the lobby.

Women's Small Group

Monday October 4th is the kick off of our fall schedule, Mondays at 6:30pm.

That's all for now, have a great weekend, and I'll see you on Sunday!

-Jordan

Starting Point

My Story: Vicki Frei

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My Story: Vicki Frei

Homes of Hope

Just a quick reminder that this Sunday is the last day to bring school supplies for the Homes of Hope School Supply drive. Homes of Hope is an organization dedicated to the equipping and support of foster families and the children in their care.

To download a supply list and/or learn more about Homes of Hope click here.

Time is Running Out!

 Barnes & Miner
Time is running out to purchase your comedy night tickets.  It's gonna be LIVE and in Person and one night only, Friday, July 30th. If you haven't seen the promo video, check it out here.

**If you previously attempted to purchase tickets online and were unable, please try again as the issue has been resolved.**

This will be a great night of fun and laughter! Don't miss this opportunity to kick back and have a great time at Harvest Church. It promises to be fantastic invest & invite opportunity with nothing but  LIVE comedy. So bring your family, bring your friends, even your boss and co-workers, but whatever you do, don't miss Barnes & Miner at Harvest Church!

Lunch on the Lawn

Lunch on the Lawn is THIS Sunday! Bring your lawn chair and join us for an amazing burger.

New Series Begins This Week!

Uncertainty is nothing new, and the uncertainty we face today is not different than the uncertainty faced by the men and women of the Bible whose stories have inspired us for generations.  In the end they were reminded that He's Still Got the Whole Word in His Hands.

July Update

Refuge is doing a FREE Car Wash!!!
That's right you read it right...FREE Carwash! Here's the deal:

Our Jr. & Sr. High students are raising money for summer camp a.k.a. Collide 2010.

Each student is collecting pledges per car washed, so the more cars they wash, the more money they each make to put towards camp! All you have to do is bring your car to get washed FREE! Then go home and get your other car, then get your neighbors cars...Tell everybody you know about our FREE Car Wash happening this Saturday!
Saturday. July 24th. 9am-1pm. Harvest Church.

Barnes & Miner
Don't forget to purchase your comedy night tickets.  It's gonna be LIVE and one night only, Friday, July 30th. If you haven't seen the promo video, check it out here.

This will be a great night of fun and laughter! Don't miss this opportunity to kick back and have a great time at Harvest Church. It promises to be fantastic invest & invite opportunity with nothing but  LIVE comedy. So bring your family, bring your friends, even your boss and co-workers, but whatever you do, don't miss Barnes & Miner at Harvest Church!

Purchase your tickets online or at Guest Services Sunday mornings.

Barnes & Miner

This will be a great night of fun and laughter! Don't miss this opportunity to kick back and have a great time at Harvest Church. It promises to be fantastic invest & invite opportunity with nothing but comedy. So bring your family, bring your friends, even your boss and co-workers, but whatever you do, don't miss Barnes & Miner at Harvest Church!

Purchase your tickets online or at Guest Services Sunday mornings.

June News

Staying In Love
We have heard nothing but great things coming out of our series "Staying In Love" and many of you have asked about purchasing the DVD of the series.  DVD's can be ordered here for $25. We will place one order next Wednesday, June 23rd. DVD's will then be able to be picked up Sunday July 4th. Also, remember that you can always watch, listen, or download/podcast messages from our services by visiting www.harvestchristian.org/messages.


Letdown
The last two weeks we talked about Letdown and how to deal with disappointment relationally and how to react when it appears we are being or have been let down by God. I want to remind you to adopt the two simple prayers that I offered the first week. The first is "God help me to live with thicker skin" and the second was "God help me to love with a softer heart." By adopting these two simple prayers, we can avoid the dangers of letdown and disappointment. As I was reading in Philippians this week, I read chapter 4:4-13 and thought that it complimented the thoughts and concepts that we talked about during this last series. I was encouraged and I bet you will be as well!

Father's Day 2010!!!
Alright husbands, fathers, boyfriends, and sons, this Sunday is for you. Our culture is big on men understanding the complexities of women, but what about women understanding men? Don't miss this Sunday, Father's Day 2010 as we we learn the truth about the inner lives of men that they desperately want women to know. WARNING: We will be addressing issues that may not be suitable or appropriate for children. Please utilize our excellent environments for your children as we are not liable for therapy costs associated with your kids hearing the word SEX in church! Oh and here's a picture of a nice juicy steak...Ladies, we like these...hint hint!

I hope you are all having a great week and we will see you Sunday!
-Jordan

Harvest Band...

Mike and Charity Goodell, our beloved and talented worship leaders will be leaving us at the end of July. After much prayer and thought, they are going to be taking their talents back to their roots at C.O.C. (Community On Call) where they first encountered the love and acceptance of Jesus. We have been incredibly blessed and are thankful for the time they've been at Harvest. Although we are sad to see them go, we are excited for what God has done and will continue to do in and through them personally and as musicians. At this time, they are planning to make the transition at the end of July. Now more than ever, we are on the lookout for talented musicians and singers to fill the ranks of our band. If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact Michelle Clare at 509.758.6720 or email, michelle@harvestchristian.org.

Harvest News

Lunch on the Lawn
Here comes Summer...and that means Lunch on the Lawn at Harvest Church! The first Sunday of the month (June-Sept) bring your lawn chairs and sunscreen and join us for some amazing burgers!


Podcast!

We have redone our "Messages" page on our website and are now able to offer free podcasting of our Sunday messages. Simply put, podcasting allows your computer to automatically download the latest messages from Harvest Church as soon as they become available. If you have an iPod or other mp3 player, every time you sync your iPod the messages will load automatically. Also, streaming video of messages presented by Andy Stanley are available online.  Check it out here.


Vacation Plans?
Summer means lots of sun and hopefully lots of fun! Please remember Harvest Church as you travel and take time off. Just like your personal budget, our bills don't go away in the summer months while you are on vacation or on the river. Please continue to be generous so that we can continue to affect life change in our community. The easiest way to stay on track is to make it automatic. Check out our online giving options: One time credit/debit card / Recurring or bank draft (requires username/login, get one now). Percentage giving is one of the 4 Things that makes Harvest a great place to invite your unchurched friends to encounter God in a life-changing way! Creating relevant environments for adults and kids is not easy or inexpensive, but it is worth it! We are grateful for your generosity as we are all part of the process of people crossing the line of faith!


Staying In Love

I hope your Memorial weekend plans include catching part 4 of Staying In Love. This has been a phenomenal series. If you've missed any of the messages you can get caught up online!

Staying In Love

Don't miss the kick off of our new series, Staying In Love!

We all know what's required to fall in love. A pulse. Falling in love is easy. But staying there? That's something else entirely. With more than 1,500 matchmaker organizations in the United States, finding someone is easier than ever, but staying together seems to get more difficult every day. So...is it possible for two people to fall in love and actually stay there?

Join us Sundays May 9, 16, 24, & 30th to find out!

Not only will this be a great series, but it begins on Mother's Day! What's better on Mother's Day than a message about LOVE? This is also a wonderful opportunity to invite that friend or family member you've been praying for! Use our Facebook Event
www.harvestchristian.org

See you Sunday for Mother's Day and Staying In Love!

It's Not Too Late...

It's not too late to get in on the fun! The material is excellent, and no matter your place in life or church experience or lack there of, I know you will enjoy and benefit from this study. Space is limited so what are you waiting for? Register Now.


Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University starts tonight at 7pm. If you've never experienced Dave, you need to check this out. The first session is free.

Dave is so convinced that you'll see the value in this material, he's giving away the first week absolutely free! Register Now

Harvest News

Can you believe that Easter is already less than a week away? We are having a great Spring at Harvest Church and are really excited about the rest of the year! Many of you have decided to take a step in one or more of the 4 Things and I want to congratulate you. I know that the economics of life are difficult, however, those of you who have chosen to be generous with your time, talents, and resources are leveraging what God has given in a way that is truly life changing!

Some of you have significantly increased your giving percentage or even started giving on a percentage basis. Thank you! Others have decided to get involved with Strategic Service and are in process of joining a team. Thank you! Still others, have resolved to get into a small group! Thank you! You are what make Harvest Church successful, and together, we can affect change in our community.

I am consistently hearing stories of life change through what God is doing through all of us at Harvest Church. In fact, I just heard of a young couple who invited some friends to Harvest. They were excited because in their previous religious experience they wouldn't have even considered the idea of inviting a friend. Invite a friend, why would I do that? I love that we have been able to create an environment where people are comfortable to invite their friends! Awesome!

I also want to encourage any of you who have been thinking about Starting Point to go ahead and sign up for this group. The material is excellent, and no matter your place in life or church experience or lack there of, I think you will enjoy and benefit from this study. We have a few spots left in the group I am facilitating Sunday's after service so sign up quick!. Register Now

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is also kicking off April 8th at 7pm. If you've never experienced Dave, you need to check this out. The first session is free.

Dave is so convinced that you'll see the value in this material, he's giving away the first week absolutely free! Register Now



I mentioned our awesome interns a couple of weeks ago in my service welcome. We have 4 incredible interns who are an amazing part of what happens at Harvest Church! Two of them (Corey and Travis) are moving into a house on church property and are in need of a refrigerator. If you've got an extra fridge laying around the house, let us know and we will be happy to come and get it! Our intern program is called Epic Ventures and I will be sharing more about it and them later! If you don't want to wait, you can find out a little more here.

I hope you have a great week as we get ready to celebrate Jesus' life and resurrection this Sunday in our Easter service. Invite a friend, you'll both be glad you did!
-Jordan

Harvest Quick Update!

1. Don't forget to turn your clocks forward Saturday night!

2. Thank you to all of you who decided to join with us in our mission to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ! We had a phenomenal response last week and are grateful for those who are taking a step to get involved with the 4 Things (Invest & Invite, Strategic Service, Small Groups, Percentage Giving)! If you missed last week, get the message here.

3. Tomorrow (Sunday) is our next NEXT for those of you who may be looking for more about how to get involved at Harvest and what that looks like.

4. Our next Starting Point group will be starting the Sunday after Easter following the service. For more information about Starting Point click the following link: Starting Point

There is a small fee for the material, however we are covering half so your responsibility will only be $10/person. Register Now

5, Harvest Church financial updates are now available on our website (go to bottom of page).

Hope you had a great weekend, see you Sunday!

Video, Balanced, Easter...Spring is here!

Can you believe how fast Spring has come?
We have some great things happening here at Harvest Church and I just wanted to share a couple of them.

First, we have and are still hearing incredible stories of how our series "Balanced" has made significant impact in many lives. Even more amazing is that many of these stories have very little to do with money and much more to do with spiritual balance and health! If you missed any of the weeks during this series, I strongly encourage you to watch online at www.balancedonline.org. You will also find the resources mentioned during the series. If you would like to accelerate your financial journey we will be offering Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University this Spring. Please watch for more details coming soon.


There are also some very practical financial tools online. Two of the
best can be found at www.mint.com and www.mvelopes.com. I just
discovered the mvelopes site and I am really loving what it is doing for my personal finances! Mint is free but somewhat limited, and Mvelopes is a paid subscription with more features.

I will be speaking live this Sunday, March 7th. Don't miss it! We will be looking under the hood of Harvest Church and I'm excited to talk about the 4 Things. What are the 4 Things you ask?... You're just going to have to wait 'till Sunday!


March 14th will be the start of the series that will conclude on Easter called "Playing God," It will be an excellent time to practice the "Invite" part of Invest and Invite!

For those of you who may be wondering why we have done so much video so far this year, here is an answer. We are still learning how best to utilize and leverage the video content. We truly want your honest feedback and thoughts and wanted to give a concentrated dose of video content hoping to gain a pulse of its effectiveness and relevance to our audience. We felt like Andy could better communicate the things that I wanted to share with you the first part of the year leading up to Easter.

The majority of the comments we hear are overwhelmingly positive concerning video messages.
However, we also know that some of you still aren't quite sure about a preacher on a screen.
Rest assured I will still be doing 50% of the speaking for the year. So after Easter you're gonna be stuck, or blessed (however you see it!) with me for a while! So please don't hesitate to share your thoughts about what we are doing as we strive to create a church for people who don't like church. After all, if an un-churched person can't or wont come to church to encounter God in a relaxed and relevant environment, where else can they go?

See you Sunday,
Jordan

Harvest News

Balanced
I hope you are enjoying the "Balanced" series as much as I am. As we are halfway through this series, we are hearing more and more how helpful and excellent these messages are! No matter who you are or what you are or where you are this series applies to you. If you have missed any of the first three weeks you can catch up at www.balancedonline.org. Don't forget to track your spending...special drawing/prize the last week of the series!!!


This Sunday is Valentines Day!!!
Guys, I have now given you a solid three days to make sure you are prepared. No excuses. Speaking of Valentines Day, you will not want to be late this Sunday. The band has worked up a special "Opener"
that you will not want to miss!







Starting Point
A conversational environment where people can explore faith and experience community. Coming soon - Watch for details. Click here for more info about what exactly is Starting Point.

Don't forget to check our website for the latest info www.harvestchristian.org

We are also on Facebook and Twitter

We are hearing great feedback from the first week of our new series, Balanced! We were overwhelmed with material requests and ran out just moments after the service ended. We promise to have plenty of complete material packets available at guest services next week! However, you don't have to wait until Sunday to get in on the good stuff. Go to www.balancedonline.org to download the resources, worksheets, and even view complete messages.

The first step to becoming balanced is knowing where your money is going. Click here for the printable "Track Your Spending" worksheet. Make sure to bring it (completed) with you this week as one "balanced" person will be enjoying some extra "bucks".

Have a great week and we will see you Sunday!


-Jordan

World Vision: Haiti Earthquake Relief

By now I'm sure you've all heard about the earthquake that has devastated Haiti this week. Please pray for the health, welfare, and safety for everybody involved and affected.

We will be taking an additional offering this Sunday at the end of service to support World Vision's relief efforts. Michelle and I have been a World Vision sponsor for Kervins, a 6 year old Haitian boy for a number of years now. His life and world have been tremendously impacted by these events. We have received word that no World Vision sponsorship communities have been seriously affected and that all the sponsored children appear to be safe.

However, the struggle is just beginning. Please consider making a donation online to World Vision at the link below, or plan to donate this week at Harvest.

World Vision: Haiti Earthquake Relief

Praying for Haiti,
-Jordan & Michelle