Harvester
United Methodist
Church

 Word of the Week July 15, 2009
Pastor's Note 
 
I so appreciated the update from Ken Fletcher and our Finance Team this past weekend. To see how God is undergirding his work here through your faithful tithes and offerings is a HUGE encouragement to us all! Be sure and pick up your quarterly statement and my personal update on our ministry. They are located at the usher station.

Many Harvesters have experienced health challenges and grief these past few weeks. It is truly a wonder to watch the "church be the church" as collectively we reach out and support one other in challenging times. May God continue to deepen and expand our love for one another!

By the way, last Sunday evening we had 60 middle and senior high school students here for our Taco Night and a lesson on trusting God in times of difficulty. We had many guests including youth groups from Lutz, Land O' Lakes and Plant City!

Pray for our Church Council as they meet this Saturday morning to begin digesting the feedback from the Spiritual Life Survey. We appreciate each of you who took the time to provide your input!

Sam Maihack
 
Outreach
 
We have several current opportunities to reach out to others in the name of Christ: 
  • Christian Social Services (host a table at the upcoming Annual Banquet)
  • Students in Transition (socks, undies and school supply collection next 2 weeks)
  • Oasis Pregnancy Care Center (special prayer for upcoming events and critical board meeting on July 20)
  • Operation Christmas Child (mission trip to Atlanta) 

Click here for details on these and other opportunities. 
  
Worship
 
Thank you to all who serve so faithfully in worship ministry each and every week!  A new Worship Crew is being formed to help with set-up for worship services and various worship events.  There are opportunities to join existing teams as well, such as A/V, choir, praise, drama, orchestra, ushers and greeters, and communion servers.  Please check out the new worship bulletin board in the hallway to get connected with worship ministry or contact Shannon Miller (shannon@harvesterumc.org).
 
Calling all Thespians!!!  Our drama team is up and running and we want you! If you want to share God's word through performance and have a great time doing it, consider joining the Harvester Drama Team. Please join us this Thursday at 7:00pm if interested, or email Jill Maeda at bmaeda@tampabay.rr.com.
 
Children's Ministry
 
Please come help in Sunday school.  We need volunteers to teach this Sunday!  Curriculum is provided and you will make a difference in the lives of our young people.  Contact Jennifer Smith (jennifer@harvesterumc.org) to help.  Thank you!
 

Youth Ministry

No Youth Bible Study this Wednesday (7/15/09).  See Youth Schedule on the right for what's happening this week.
 
Click here for up-to-date information about what you need to know about our upcoming IMPACT mission trip and other youth needs.
  
Summer Study & Fellowship Groups
  
Find a place to connect with other Christians.  We have a number of small groups meeting this summer.  Click here to find out more.
  
Worship Times
 
Saturday
 5:30pm
 Contemporary Cafe
(nursery available)
 
Sunday 
9:00am
Tradtional Worship
(nursery available)
 
Sunday
10:30am
Contemporary Worship
(nursery & children's
program available)

Upcoming Messages

July 18/19
Power of Freedom
(Romans 6:1-14)

July 25/26
Choice of Freedom
(Romans 6:15-23)

Youth Schedule 

Wednesday-July 15
No youth Bible study this week.
 
Sunday-July 19 
11:45am-1:00pm
Youth Band Rehearsal

6:00-8:00pm
Sunday Night Youth
 (SNY)
 
6:00-6:30pm
 Dinner at Harvester
6:30-8:00pm
 Gym Night at
Academy at the Lakes
 
Pick-up after SNY -
8pm at 
Academy at the
Lakes gym.

Church Contact Information
 
Office
 (813) 948-2311
 
Web Site
 
Pastor
Sam Maihack 
sam@harvesterumc.org

Worship & Creative Arts
Shannon Miller
shannon@harvesterumc.org

Children's Ministry
Jennifer Smith

Ministry Assistant
Teresa Boudreau