Pastor's Note
What an incredible year of ministry here at Harvester! Barb and I will be leaving this week for a vacation in Vermont and Quebec, but will be back in time to join you for the Back to School BBQ on August 30th. Please plan to get your tickets early! We will have water slides, games, Harry's BBQ, the Worship Band playing and of course the Adult/Youth Kickball challenge!! This is a GREAT way to meet other Harvesters and to launch into fall!
Sam Maihack
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All Church Family "Back to School Bash"
Sunday, August 30th ● Noon - 3:00 pm
Water Slides, Games, Bake Sale,
Food and Fun For the Entire Family
(Catered by Hungry Harry's BBQ)
Tickets Available August 16th-30th:
$8.50 - Adult
$4.00 - Children (under 12)
$25 max. for a family
Please bring goodies for our bake sale!
(Proceeds will help cover cost of the bash.)
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Our team will be holding a "FUN" fundraiser during the Back to School Bash on August 30th. "Smencils" will be for sale in the fellowship hall during the bash. Wondering what smencils are? Well, they are gourmet scented pencils (10 different flavors) made from recycled newspapers and the kids love them! What a FUN way to raise money and save a tree! Proceeds will go toward our Playground Fund. Look for more information in this weekend's bulletin.
Also, we are looking to get all of our fall volunteers for Sunday school and Wednesday night programming set as soon as possible. Sign-ups are on the Children's Ministry board in the hall. We need all of our parents/guardians to help!
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Youth Ministry
See Youth Schedule on the right for what's happening this week.
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Worship
Grace Cafe is Returning!
Grace Café is returning to Harvester on Saturday evening, September 26th. Please consider how you might bless the body with a creative gift, testimony or work behind the scenes, and contact David Haqq (dhaqq@ciber.com) or Shannon Miller (scmusik@aol.com) by August 23rd.
Calling All Singers!
The music and drama ministries will join together this Christmas season to present the musical A Baby Changes Everything. Singers are invited to join the choir for rehearsals beginning Wednesday, September 9th from 8-9 pm. The musical, to be presented December 6th, will encourage us to make room in our hearts for the King as we experience anew the life-changing miracle of the Incarnation. If you wish to sing, please contact Shannon Miller ( shannon@harvesterumc.org) by August 30th. |
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Outreach
We have several current opportunities to reach out to others in the name of Christ:
- Christian Social Services (Silent Auction & Benefit Dinner - contribute to a spa themed basket for the silent auction)
- Oasis Pregnancy Care Center (special prayer for upcoming events)
Click here for details on these and other opportunities.
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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.
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Message Board
Room for Rent
A member of Harvester has a room to rent that includes a private bath and additional living space. If interested please email either Pastor Sam or the church and we'll forward your inquiry along.
Harvester Musicians in Ministry
Friday - August 21
You're invited to join Aaron Miller for an acoustic Gospel/Blues Soul Jam at Thanks-a-Latte Cafe in downtown Zephyrhills on Friday night, 6-9 pm. Come out and sing along with favorite classic gospel hymns and fellowship with others to the accompaniment of relaxing blues guitar. More information is available at:
On Saturday night, join Frank Bagamary for a great time of fellowship, song and Truth at The Christian Edge in Dade City, from 7-10pm. Information is available at: http://www.tcfedge.org/.
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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)
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Upcoming Messages
August 22/23
Guest Speaker:
Gary Evans
Conference Lay Speaker
"The Great Commission"
August 29
Table Groups
Bible Discussion
"A Generous Heart"
August 30
Guest Speaker:
John Peterson
Florida Conference Foundation
"Stewardship"
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Youth Schedule
Wednesday-August 19
7:00-8:30pm
Youth Bible Study
(open to middle and high school students)
Friday-August 21
9am-4pm
Work & Play Day
Sunday-August 23
4:30pm
Youth Drama Rehearsal
5:00pm
Youth Band Rehearsal
6:00-8:00pm
Sunday Night Youth
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Church Contact Information
Office
(813) 948-2311
Web Site
Ministry Assistant
Teresa Boudreau
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