Pastor's Note
God is doing some amazing ministry in our community through our church. Last weekend we had Harvesters ministering not only in our own ministries, but serving Christ through Christian Social Services, Oasis Pregnancy Center, Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Food Bank). Our youth were part of a multi church outreach at 1st UMC of Land O Lakes called "Jesus Stock". Our current worship focus on "Giving by Grace" is certainly being carried outward in tangible ways!
Pastor Sam
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Worship Ministry
-All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord; they will bring glory to your name. -Psalm 86:9
Come worship with us this weekend as Pastor Sam continues his sermon series "Giving by Grace" with biblical insight into stewardship. We're excited to welcome the drama team again and anticipate the conclusion of their original drama "Tithing with J & K". The full worship band will be back in worship at 5:30 on Saturday evening, the traditional choir will share a new anthem of praise and thanksgiving for 9:00 a.m. Sunday worship, and Harvester's outreach band Deed Restricted will lead praise on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. May God be glorified as we meet in fellowship to worship Him!
Volunteer for Hanging of the Greens All are invited to join in worship as we prepare the sanctuary for the Christmas season during the Hanging of the Greens service on Saturday, November 28 at 5:30 p.m. Individuals and families participate in the decorating during a special time of worship as scripture is read, songs are sung and stories are told. It's a wonderful way to usher in the season of giving. If you wish to volunteer for the service, please contact Shannon Miller by November 22. shannon@harvesterumc.org or 404-312-5345 |
Children's Ministry
Christmas Camp: Our fourth annual "Camp Christmas" is December 12th from 9am-1pm. Kids age 3 by 9/1/09 (potty-trained please) through 5th grade will have a blast at this drop-off camp-style morning that's just for them! Not only with they sing and dance, make crafts and play games, but they will walk away knowing the true meaning of Christmas. At Camp Christmas, we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and have lots of fun doing it! There are only a few spots left so call the church office soon at 948-2311 to register.
Sunday School: We are currently seeking a teacher for the 4th-5th grade class for the month of December. Please contact Jennifer Smith at jennifer@harvesterumc.org if you can help. Thank you.
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Youth Ministry
See Youth Schedule on the right for what's happening this week.
Bonfire & Manhunt, THIS Saturday, November 14th, 6 pm until 10 pm: We have a group of middle school youth heading to Lutz UMC for an evening of hotdogs and s'mores over a bonfire plus a stealth game of ManHunt. We will be leaving Harvester at 5:30. Please make sure to signup on the youth bulletin board if you are interested in attending. We want to make sure we have enough drivers and cars....plus we don't want to leave anyone. It should be a FUN evening!!!
Gym Night, Sunday, November 15th, 6:00 - 8:00: NO youth band or drama this weekend. We are having our monthly gym night this weekend. We have new dodgeballs to try out this weekend - it should be fun. Invite a friend to join you this weekend. Parents pick-up at 8:00 at the Academy at the Lakes gym.
There is a new sign up sheet for Sunday Night dinners on the youth bulletin board. Please check it out and see if there is a night you could provide dinner for the youth. We need a volunteer for this Sunday, November 15th. Also, on Sunday, December 20th, the youth will be having a progressive dinner for our Christmas party. We are in need of 4 families near the church to host one of the courses (appetizer, salad, meal, dessert). Please contact Shari Dawson if you have any questions about the progressive dinner.
Please mark your calendars: The Next Youth Leadership meeting will be on Thursday, November 19, 2009, from 6:30 until 8:00. All youth representatives and any parents are encourage to attend this meeting to help determine activities for youth during December and into 2010. We will be looking at Summer Camp and Mission Trip options.
Family Devotional Time: The link below will take you to a devotion to be used with your entire family. Our Wednesday night youth bible study is studying The Life of Christ: The Basis of Faith. Each week the devotion provided here will tie to the lesson the youth will be covering that Wednesday night. This week's lesson is Tested, Tried & Triumphant. However, the devotions can be used as a stand-alone tool to prompt discussion in your family. So, even if your youth is not participating in the Wednesday night study please take a look at the link below. To access the devotion click Here
Click here for up-to-date information on future youth activities.
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Outreach
Samaritan's Purse - Operation Christmas Child Shoebox: Beginning October 24th and through November 22nd we will be collecting shoeboxes filled with gifts of love for children in need. Brochures about this ministry are available at the Welcome Center. Please take a brochure and prayerfully consider this wonderful opportunity to serve. Please contact Jeannette Phillips at jpphil@tampabay.rr.com with any questions you may have. Harvester UMC has a goal to collect 100 of these filled shoeboxes. Can you help us meet that goal?
Christian Social Services is a ministry of local churches which offers food, clothes, supportive services and Christian hospitality to people in the name of Jesus Christ. This time of year CSS looks to churches and businesses in the area to help them with their annual Thanksgiving Food Basket ministry. Thanksgiving Food Baskets will be distributed to families in need right here in Pasco County on November 21st. There are several different ways you can support this Thanksgiving Food Basket ministry.
1)You can make a monetary contribution to CSS
2)You may donate non perishable food items that can be used in the Thanksgiving Food Baskets. GREEN bins with CSS Thanksgiving Food Basket signs on them will be placed outside the Sanctuary doors beginning October 31st through November 15th. 3)You can volunteer to help handout the Thanksgiving Food Baskets. Baskets will be distributed between the hours of 8:30AM and 1:00PM on November 21st at the First United Methodist Church at 6209 Land O Lakes Blvd. No sign up is required.
If you have any questions about this opportunity to serve, please contact Llurah Utt at 996-6926 or email Kathy Lahr at gslahr@yahoo.com
Blue Jean Collection On any given night there are 4000+ homeless people in Pasco County and more than 1500 of them are children. Children and families are the fastest growing population of homeless. Students in Transition is a division of the Pasco County Student Services Department. SIT works in the field to locate children living in a homeless condition to help them get enrolled in school and to obtain all the assistance and supplies they need to achieve their academic goals. Beginning November 14th through November 22nd, PURPLE bins will be labeled and placed inside the Sanctuary for you to place your donations of new or clean, gently used blue jeans. Students in Transition supports not only the students, but also their families so they are in need of blue jeans in all sizes. Please prayerfully consider helping our families in need right here in Pasco County.
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Open House
Everyone is invited to join an open house and help benefit the church.
What: Tastefully Simple/Pampered Chef party
When: Friday, Nov 13 from 7-9pm (open house - come and go as you like)
A portion of the proceeds go to Harvester's general budget.
If you are unable to attend, but would like to purchase products, please click on the following links:
After you click 'order on-line', type in Harvester United Methodist Church as the host.
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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
Message Series
"Giving By Grace"
2 Corinthians 8:7
Since you excel in so many ways-in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us- I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.
11/14-15 Giving by Grace II
11/21-22 Giving by Grace III
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Youth Schedule
Wednesday, November 11th:
Regular Wednesday night bible study from 6:45 - 7:45. The youth are studying The Life of Christ: The Basis of Faith. This week's lesson is on Following the Call.
Gym Night, Sunday, November 15th, 6:00 - 8:00:
NO youth band or drama this weekend. We are having our monthly gym night this weekend. We have new dodgeballs to try out this weekend - it should be fun. Invite a friend to join you this weekend. Parents pick-up at 8:00 at the Academy at the Lakes gym. |
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Church Contact Information
Office
(813) 948-2311
Web Site
Ministry Assistant
Teresa Boudreau
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