Great kick off Sunday to our Be The Church series. Our Pastors brought great messages on what it means to “Be the Church”. We’d love to hear what you took away from our first Sunday in this series.

Also, our Don’t Go To Church, Be The Church t-shirts will be available on Wednesday night and Sunday. I know as some of us have worn these shirts in the community, the boldness of the front has created many conversations and ministry opportunities for us. Great way to Be The Church by being relational.

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.

We will be collecting a lot of items for the Week of Bounty. The week is all about donating bikes, clothes, furniture and just about anything you can imagine. The items will be given to folks who would be blessed to have them. Last year, we donated one and a half tractor trailer loads of good items to great people. That means, we all need to pull together to make that happen again. If you are interested, email Ruth Cannon at ruth@the-harvest.orgto be a part of the volunteer team for this year’s Week of Bounty.
 
We will need a lot of the volunteer help on Saturday (7th) and Sunday (8th) to load the tractor trailer. Also, 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.
 
Also, if you have any gently used boxes that are still in good shape and you are willing to donate them for this event, please email grace4u@the-harvest.org to let us know how many you can bring. We are expecting to have a great week.

Below is a list of items that families from The Harvest need:

Cars/Vans
Car Repair 
Double Stroller
Baby Toys
Crib
Highchair
Baby Supplies
Infant Clothes/Shoes
Women’s Clothing/Shoes
Men’s Clothing/Shoes
Girl’s Clothing/Shoes
Boys Clothing/Shoes
1950′s Items/Clothes
House
House Repairs
Bicycles
Ironing Board
Treadmills
Elliptical
Sewing Machine
Oxygen Machine
Home Medical Equipment
Chair Lift
Electric Wheel Chair
Van-Lift
Vacuum
Stethoscope and Blood Pressure Cuff
Storage Facility (5×5 or 10×10)
Fans
Tables  
Lawn Mowers
Gas Weed-Eater
Pruning Clipper
Cutting Shears
DVD Player and Remote
Laptops
Laptop Cases
Computer
Computer Monitor
MP3 Player Recorder
Musical Instrument
Books
Washing Machines/Dryers
Curtains
Rugs
Desks
Futon
Refrigerators
Microwaves
Kitchen Appliances
Livingroom Furniture
TV
Dresser
Changing Table
Couches
Beds
Mattresses
Air Mattress
Comforter Sets

Join us during July as we begin our new series: I AM

Over the next several weeks, our Pastors and Ministry Leaders will be teaching on the various “I Ams” throughout the Bible.  As you hear these messages, please take a few moments to comment on on our Blog, what God is saying to you through this series.  You will see many folk’s notes, but also our Pastors and Ministry Leaders will be jotting some additional thoughts as well.  Let’s begin by some of you simply sharing some of the I AMs that you know and what that means to you.

Finish this sentence; I AM _________________________.

That means _____________________________________ to me.

Last Sunday, we began our new series: Past Present Future.
Share some ways in which you’ve been able to re-align your past.

Easter is coming up!

Join us for a special Good Friday Service, April 2nd at 378 Campus.
The sanctuary will be open from 5:30-7:30 pm for a personal time of reflection.  Pastors and Elders will be available to serve communion.

Start your Easter Sunday off right!  Come to our Whiteford Campus Sunrise Service at 7:00 am.  Fellowship and a continental breakfast will follow.

Sunday Services, April 4th 
378 Campus: 8:30 am, 10am, & Noon
Whiteford Campus: 10:45 am
Northeast Campus: 10:30 am 
 

What is Passion Week all about?

Anyone out there like the new series on Jabez? What did you all think about the sermon on Sunday? How about the small group on Jabez anyone who attended have any comments or questions about it?

-Pastor Indar Singh