New Service Times Begin September 5th
378 Campus at 9 am, 10:30 am and Noon
Northeast Campus at 10:30 am
Whiteford Campus at 10:30 am
Join us as we distribute the the rest of the items as a result of a great Week of Bounty. We need volunteers that want to go to Bishopville on Saturday, August 14th. We will be leaving 378 Campus at 6 am. Biscuits and coffee will be ready for you to give you a little fuel for the morning starting at 5:30 am.
Backpack Roundup
The schools send their “thank you’s” to The Harvest. I wish each one of you could have been there to deliver the backpacks this week!
I walked into the office of one school with five backpacks in tow. The principal saw me from her office, came out to greet me and asked what the backpacks were for. I told her that the church had a Backpack Roundup, these were for her kids and there were more in the car. She was very thankful, started to pick one up and realized they were filled with supplies. Her eyes welled up with tears of joy! Her secretary was biting her lip to keep from crying also!
At one of the other schools, I had a scheduled meeting with the principal. We took care of usual business, then I told her about the Backpack Roundup and that we had some backpacks in my car for her kids. For a minute, she was speechless! Then she expressed her gratefulness and asked me to pass it on to the church congregation.
Everyone from the vice-principals to the custodians helped take them into the schools and all were amazed and thankful for the generosity shown by The Harvest to their schools.
Before we headed to the schools with them, we handed out some backpacks to our Harvest families that are in tough times right now. All were very grateful for the love expressed by the church. We also were able to donate some supplies to the Week of Bounty. The final total for Backpack Roundup was 107. I am looking into doing Backpack Roundup again next summer!
From me, many thanks for “being the church” to our community!
Dennese Cribb
Join us at Whiteford Campus for an evening of food and entertainment. Southern Fried Music is a gathering where folks at The Harvest come together to share their talent. Dinner will begin at 5 pm. Please bring enough food for your family, plus one.
There is no age limit to participate. See the Information Center this week to sign up as a participant. Nursery is not provided for this event. If you have any other questions, please email Joann Watts at grace4u@the-harvest.org or you may reach her at 201-2522.
Shhhhhhhhhh…Girls, We Have A Secret
Saturday, August 14th
10 am – 378 Campus
That’s right…a secret that will turn your life upside down. We’ll be whispering about it at HUGS!
To reserve nursery ages 0-5, please contact Karen Busha at kbusha@the-harvest.org or call 808-6373, ext. 227.
And, don’t miss…
HUGS Girls’ Night Out
It’s time again to get away with the girls.
Thursday, August 26th, 7pm
Grecian Gardens – 2312 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia
Party On The Pavement
Friday, August 27th
6 pm – 9 pm
Mark your calendars for The Harvest’s Party On The Pavement, Aug 27th, 6 pm – 9 pm at 378 Campus. There will be food, drinks and great worship music as well as inflatables for the younger kids. It’s all FREE! Don’t miss it.
DivorceCare for Women and DivorceCare for Kids (5-12)
Coming September 12th – 378 Campus
Register Now – Space Is Limited
At The Harvest, we understand divorce is an extremely painful time of life. Painful, not only for the couple, but for the children involved. Please don’t suffer alone. We care and are here to support you!
DC and DC4KIDS is a 13-week program designed to encourage and guide you through the difficulties encouraged during separation or divorce. Register now at the Information Center or on line by contacting Karen Busha at kbusha@the-harvest.org. The registration fee is $20 and nursery is provided for children 0-4 as a courtesy. For more information or if the registration fee is prohibitive, email Karen or give her a call at 808-6373, ext 227. We look forward to serving you this fall!
Small Group Kick-Off Coming in September
Are you interested in hosting a small group this fall?
Email Indar at grace4u@the-harvest.org.
