What you can expect, in a nut shell
Real People, Real God, Real Relationships, Real Change
†Real Bible messages (verse by verse, no additives)~
The Word of God is our supreme authority rather than human ideas. God loves us so much He has not left us in the dark concerning ultimate truth. He gave us the Bible therefore we don’t have to wonder what He is like and what His plan is for us. We preach through books of the Bible rather than “how to” sermonettes or topical fluff because we value God’s Word which is alive (Hebrews 4:12)!
†A place you can easily make friends ~
Because true relationship thrives best in small groups, the heart of our church is the Lfe Group. Here friendship is nurtured and wounds are healed. These groups meet regularly in homes and include worship, teaching, sharing, service, food and fun!
†Casual atmosphere and you can come as you are! ~
Are you looking for a place with serious Bible teaching, but in an atmosphere that is casual. Harvest Fellowship has both! Come as you are, be accepted and learn God’s Word. You don’t have to impress anyone; just be yourself! We are a group of people who “come as we are.” You can too! You don’t have to be perfect. We aren’t! We invite you to discover the real life that God gives us through Jesus. Regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey, we would love to have you come be our guest!
†Genuine worship ~
We want to be real with God and express genuine worship to Him! God is Awesome and Holy and He is loving and close, so our worship expresses our relationship with this awesome, loving God! We love to exalt God because He is worthy! We also enjoy worshiping God. We agree with John Piper who said, “God is most glorified when we are most satisfied in Him.”
†Not legalistic (relationship rather than religion) ~
We have found that rituals and rules not found in the Bible actually hinder us from experiencing the incredible relationship with God He has planned for us.
†We love our kids ~
Our children and youth programs are top notch because we love and value our kids and recognize they are the future leaders of the church.
What Kind of Church is Harvest Fellowship?
Harvest Fellowship is a church that seeks and promotes a personal relationship with God. We are fully committed to the truths of the Bible. We strive to communicate those truths in a relevant and understandable way for many that face real issues and are looking for answers. We have discovered that those answers are only found in a personal walk with Jesus Christ. We consider ourselves to be real people; not perfect, just forgiven sinners that have experienced a love and acceptance that we joyfully share with others.
What are the services like?
We work hard to make sure your experience at Harvest is one that is relevant, welcoming and fulfilling. Our services feature a live music band to lead us in the presence of God and message from the scriptures with occasional multi-media presentations that help us understand God’s plan for our lives.
Our Senior Pastor, Dr. Larry Siekawitch, presents a message from the Bible that is relevant to our lives today and helps enlighten its truth for everyday application. For your convenience, we have coffee, juices and pastries available free of charge before the service.
How will I know where to go?
Our front-foyer entrance is staffed with helpful volunteer greeters who can answer any of your questions and help aid you in feeling more like a “regular” on your first visit.
Will you ask me for money?
No. If you are a guest at Harvest, you have NO obligation to open your wallet. In fact, we don’t want anyone to give money out of guilt or obligation. We don’t even take up an offering. Those of us who have made Harvest Fellowship our church home, give back to God and His church, a portion of what he has graciously given us…with grateful and joyful hearts! We put our offerings in boxes placed at both entries of the church.
What should I wear?
Whatever you feel comfortable in. People who attend Harvest wear everything from business attire or jeans, to shorts and sandals. Feel free to come comfortable!
What’s the music like?
We have a live band and worship team that lead us using a variety of music styles. Our worship teams are led by our worship leader and are staffed with volunteer musicians and singers that are servants who do a great job of leading us in worship with exciting contemporary Christian music.
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Will I have to sign anything or be singled out in any way?
No. We certainly want to get to know you, but we want you to be comfortable as well. We will NEVER ask you to wear a visitor badge or stand up and introduce yourself. We want you to remain as anonymous as you want to be. Even if you do fill out one of our “connection cards”, we promise not to knock on your door or call you — unless you ask us to. Pastor Larry and his wife Elizabeth would love to take you out for coffee and share the vision of Harvest Fellowship and answer any questions you might have about the church. Just check the box “To Have Coffee with the Pastor.” You will receive a phone call to set up a time for coffee.
What about my kids?
While you enjoy the worship service, we offer opportunities of fun and learning in a variety of age-appropriate children ministries. Our Nursery is available during the second service. We are a church that is staffed with church volunteers complete with background checks, so as to ensure your child’s safety. While we expect that your children will enjoy these activities more, you are always welcome to keep them with you during the service if you prefer.
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What do you have for teenagers?
Connection Youth Ministries offers a full slate of activities and spiritual development opportunities for youth from grades 7-12 and meet Wednesday evenings at 6:30 in the Connection Youth Room. Our Jr. and Sr. High school students are blessed with an incredible, long-term, gifted and loving leader, Jim Wiebolt, Connection Youth Pastor and Associate Pastor of Harvest Fellowship.
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