Harvest New

²³ Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. ²⁴ And let us be concerned about one another in order to promote love and good works, ²⁵ not staying away from our worship meetings, as some habitually do, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.  Hebrews 10:23-25

 This Weekend

Harvest Meal – Soup or Bowl ?

This Sunday, February 5 in Connection Gym after 2^nd Service.

Bring a pot soup or a bowl of salad and a dessert to share.  Enjoy eating together and getting to know others at Harvest!

Mexico Missions Parent Meeting – Jim Wiebolt

This Sunday, February 5 after 2nd Service in the Connection Room. Come get some food and join us to learn more about this summer’s youth missions trip to Ensenada, Mexico.

Youth Super Bowl Party – Jim Wiebolt

Sunday, February 5 at the Americinn on Clearwater Rd. 5 PM—?

Bring a snack to share and swim gear! Bring a friend! 

Send George Holmes a card of encouragement!

MCF Lino Lakes

George Holmes

OID# 159866

7525 4th Ave.

Lino Lakes, MN   55014

Let’s swamp him with letters of encouragement from his Harvest Family!

 
Kids and Youth

 Connection Kids – Kari Watkins, Children’s Ministry Coordinator

This week we learned about the 9 of the 10 plagues of Egypt. It was a lot of material to cover, but the kids did well with it. Next week we will be learning about the last plague and the Passover. Our family watched the movie “The Prince of Egypt” this afternoon and as we watched it we used it as a review. We discussed where it followed scripture and where it didn’t. It was interesting! Here is this week’s family discussion page:

Title: God Sends Plagues on Egypt

Passage: Exodus 7–10

Principle: God is awesome and powerful.

Praise: “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”

Prompt: Ask your child these questions:

• What were Moses and Aaron to tell Pharaoh?

• How did God punish Egypt?

• Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart?

• Why did God send the plagues?

Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:

• By submitting to God’s great power.

• By trusting God’s awesome plans.

• By telling other people about God’s greatness.

This Week: As a family, read portions of Exodus 7–10.

Memory Verse: “But indeed for this purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be

declared in all the earth” (Exodus 9:16).

 

Connection Youth – Jim Wiebolt

Upcoming Events

Feb 5th – Superbowl Party @ AmericInn (Clearwater Rd)

5:00-End of the Game

Summer Trips – Mark Your Calendar NOW!!!

Mexico Mission Trip:  June 18^th-25^th, Sign up Deadline is Feb 15th

Adventure Camp:  July 14^th-21^st, Sign up Deadline is May 15^th

 

Bright Lights Bake Sale Fundraiser – Amy Jo Kurth

There will be a bake sale on Sunday Feb 12th at Harvest Fellowship Church. The funds will help support a young girls bible study:  Bright Lights (Being Radiant in Godliness, Holiness and Testimony) This group meets every other Monday at Harvest Fellowship for ages of 9-13.  They study scripture to prepare them for their teen-age years.
Calling all bakers, if any one would like to donated a homemade baked good to support this fundraiser, please contact  Allison or Amy Jo Kurth 968-6430 or bring your baked good on Sunday Feb 12th.

 Christian Growth Opportunities

Ask the Pastor – Sometimes as you are reading a passage in scripture it seems perplexing. Got Questions? Click here: Ask the Pastor. Pastor Larry enjoys answering BIBLE questions.

Family Nights – Friday, February 10^th  6-8 PM in the Fellowship Hall.  Come enjoy dinner and fun, interactive ways to disciple your kids! RSVP at harvestmn.com or call Jim at 290-0150.

Newcomers Luncheon – Sunday, February 12^th at noon in Connection Room 203.  If you have recently begun attending Harvest, and not yet attended a newcomers luncheon, we want to invite you to join us! The newcomers luncheon is a great way to get to know Pastor Larry and Elizabeth, Pastor Jim and Karen, the elders, and others that are new. Hope to see you there! Please RSVP to this email or at the Welcome Center.

Theology 101 - Would you like to go deeper in your understanding of God and His ways in such a way that both your mind and heart are touched and challenged? Former Bible college professor and pastor of Harvest Fellowship, Dr. Larry Siekawitch, will be teaching a ten week course on Theology 101, Sunday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm starting February 12^th. This is not a fluff class for shallow Christians, because God is in the business of making radical, mature disciples of Jesus Christ. The first four weeks we will cover God, creation and the Bible. The second four weeks we will deal with sin, Christ and salvation. The final two weeks we will discuss the Church and end times. Come see what the Bible says about these topics in a format where you can ask questions and get answers from God’s Word. Christianity is simple but deep. Even a child can understand the Gospel, but the most mature believer will always have room to go deeper because of God’s unfathomable nature. This is a class every Christian, whether brand new in the faith or a seasoned believer, will gain tremendously in understanding and loving God and His ways (Colossians 1:9-13; Philippians 1:9-11; Ephesians 1:17-19; 3:14-21; Hebrews 5:11-14; John 8:30-32).

DivorceCare – Tim and Julie Goodner

DivorceCare is a divorce recovery support group where you can find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce.  If you or someone you know is thinking about divorce, or has been divorced, please tell them about DivorceCare. If you have any questions, contact Tim and Julie Goodner 253-1112. We would like to offer DC4K, the counterpart group for kids.  If you are interested in helping with this, contact Tim and Julie.

Spiritual Gifts Class – At Harvest we want to reach people for Jesus Christ, but we do not want to just make converts – we want to produce radical, mature disciples of Jesus. As part of our ‘relational discipleship’ and Growing in Christ Ministry, we are offering a Spiritual Gifts Class to help everyone in our church family discover their spiritual gifts and find a place where the Lord is calling them to serve.  The class consists of four sessions, but can be modified to meet the needs and time constraints of different groups.  The sessions are: 1. Spiritual Gifts  2. Personality/personal Style  3. Passion  4. Putting it all together.  For more information or to schedule the class for your group, please call Pastor Larry at 529-8838 or Gail Currier at 251-0342.

Pilgrim  - Back by popular demand after its November 2011 performances, Ransom Theatre and Fellowship Bible Church again present “Pilgrim”, a modern and musical adaptation of John Bunyan’s classic novel, Pilgrim’s Progress. “Pilgrim” is the entertaining yet powerful story of a young man’s journey to the cross and beyond as he follows the King to the Celestial City and is met by many friends and foes along the way. Put on by Christian youth from the St. Cloud area, “Pilgrim” is a student directed musical with the purpose of encouraging Christians young and old and sharing the Gospel with non-believers. The performances will be held at Calvary Community Church in St. Cloud on March 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th at 7pm and March 10^th at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets cost $5 for adults, $3 for students and kids, and $15 for families of 4 or more. With questions, email Alyssa Potter at pilgrimthemusical@gmail.com. Bring your friends and family! We look forward to seeing you there!

 Evangelism– Elizabeth Siekawitch

FEBRUARY R.E.A.L Activity

Take a Harvest coffee mug (one per family), fill it with goodies and give it to the person you were praying for in January. Mugs will be available at the entrances to the sanctuary on Sunday

Evangelism Scripture: “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10

Evangelism Quote: Evangelization is a process of bringing the gospel to people where they are, not where you would like them to be… –Vincent Donovan

 
Ministry Opportunities

If there is an area not mentioned below to which you would like to offer your gifts and talents, please contact the office.  We love to see God at work in His people to build up His Church!

Sunday Morning Hospitality Team needs people to help serve coffee and treats. Help is also needed to pick up bread from Byerly’s and Coborns on Saturday mornings. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, please reply to this email.

Welcome Team Ministry – If you would like to be a part of this vital ministry, serving once a month, please reply to this email.

Prayer Room – Kevin and Deb Schreiner

We offer to pray with people after each service on Sunday morning.  This is a powerful time to be a part of God working in people’s lives. We are looking for people who are interested in praying with people after a service.  Please contact Kevin or Deb at kdschreiner3@q.com

Join the Clean Team! – Harvest is cleaned by volunteers each week.  We are so grateful for the groups that come in and clean (some even wear the wigJ). The schedule is out for January – April and there are many openings!  Come and clean with your family, another family, or your life group.  This usually takes 2-4 hours depending on the number of people working together.  The sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Center, or reply to this email if you are able to help.