Sunday, November 28, 2021
In Person Church and Live Streamed at the
9am Traditional and 11am Contemporary Worship
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Sermon Series:
"A Christmas Warning"
Scripture: Luke 1:5-25
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From Pastor Gary
It is official! I finished my last class with a 94.4 average. Now I get to have a graduation ceremony. You are all invited! If you choose to be a part of the ceremony, you need to RSVP using the link below. It is very easy to RSVP, I think I put my name and hit send. They will send you a Zoom link to join the ceremony very soon. I will have graduated from Kindergarten, Jr. High, High School, College, and now Course of Study.
If there is a secret password, my best guess is it will be, "GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES!"
Go and Make Disciples!
Peace,
Pastor Gary
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We have been experiencing technical difficulties at the church and we apologize for any inconvenience.
We were unable to live stream our services last Sunday. If you would like to watch the video of our 11am Contemporary Worship, click the link below:
Our Church Office has also been experiencing Phone / Internet issues this week as well. It is being worked on and hopefully will be resolved soon! Thank you for your patience!
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Connect with Harvester
For Online Giving click the Harvester link above and look for online giving in the upper right-hand corner.
For those who use the Push Pay App, you will now need to call the toll free number (833) 398-2468 instead of texting 77977. Major wireless carriers are no longer supporting these short codes. Those of you who already registered your account for Text Giving using 77977 will not need to re-register with Harvester's new toll-free number (833) 398-2468.
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Children's Sunday School is during the 11am Worship
For Children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade!!!
Nursery is also available at both the 9am & 11am worship!
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Children's Ministry Director
Holly Hallam
harvesterkids2432@gmail.com
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Children's Ministry News
This past week the Bible story was about the Isrealites leaving Eygpt for the promised land. They complained to Moses about not having food to eat and water to drink and bemoaned the fact that they had ever left Eygpt. God provided quail and manna, as well as the water that poured from the rock Moses struck. We talked about the bottom line of the lesson being to not miss out on what we have NOW instead of wishing for things past or wishing for time to pass so we could do or have something in the future. The children shared about what they were content with in life at their present age. They also shared about hopes for the future. We had a great discussion!
This next week we will be moving into the December lessons about the Advent season. The children were given a family Advent calendar on Sunday. I still have copies left for those children who were not in attendance. The calender has a lot of fun ideas for families to enjoy during the Advent season.
Monthly Memory Verse
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
John 2:16, NIV
Monthly Life Application
Christmas -Celebrating Jesus, God's greatest gift
Basic Truth
I can trust God no matter what.
Parent Cue
Meal Time - At a meal this week, brainstorm with your child three practical ways that you could show the people around
you what God is like - whether it's by encouraging someone with a card or smile, helping make peace in a difficult situation,
or something entirely different.
Thank you for sending your children to us!
God Bless,
Holly, Cindy, and Missy
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Sunday, November 28
NO Activate! Youth Group
Enjoy the holiday with your family
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Harvester's Youth Group meets in person on Sunday evenings from 5:30-7pm in the Youth Room. It is open to all Middle School and High School Students. Come join the fun and weekly activities!
For more information, contact our new
Youth Director, Danny Esposito at activateyouth@yahoo.com
Youth & Parents: Join our Instagram activateyouth_harvester
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You Are Invited to A Lifetime Gift Workshop
I am going to meet Jesus one day. When I do, I want my family celebrating, not dealing with my leftover "stuff". You plan for everything, but have you planned for the one event guaranteed to happen?
Join us as we host Shelly Halvorsen, creator and facilitator of A Lifetime Gift. Shelly will be sharing from her personal experiences, her research, and her training about how to prepare for the end of your life. Each participant will walk away with tools and resources to help their family celebrate their life - and what steps can be taken now, to avoid stress later. Open to all ages and stages.
Join us either on:
Monday, November 29, 10:00 A.M. IN PERSON WORKSHOP at Harvester Church
Just show up!
Monday, November 29, 6:30 P.M. ZOOM Only
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Join us as we decorate the Sanctuary and church hallways for Christmas THIS SATURDAY, November 27th at 10am.
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Christian Social Services ~ Angel Tree |
Be a blessing to a community child in need! Stop by the Angel Tree in the back of the sanctuary and take an angel tag or two. Purchase a gift card for $25.00 from either Walmart or Target and return the gift card attached to the angel tag to Harvester no later than December 14th.
You can also write a check to Christian Social Service for $25.00, attach it to an angel tag and they will purchase a gift card for you.
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Advent Study for Adults
You’re are invited to join with the Adult Sunday School Class for an Advent study at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings. “Good news of Great Joy” by Max O. Vincent. The study reflects on the songs of Mary, Zechariah, The Angels and Simeon.
We meet in the 117 - 118 room (first right out of the Sanctuary and first door on your right).
We have a book for you and look forward to seeing you.
Questions can be directed to Deborah Alexander (813) 994-2538.
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Janet Sass
OCC Project Leader
813-598-1783
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Hello Harvester!
Our 2021 campaign and National Collection Week were a huge success! Our final tally as a church was 188 GO boxes and another 707 were dropped off from our community, so 895 boxes were taken to Central Drop Off to be sent on the next step of their journey to the 895 children God has already picked out to receive them!
A great big thanks to everyone who helped with the drop off and transport of the cartons to Zephyrhills. We could not have done it without every single one of you!
Keep an eye out for updates on where our boxes go this year. Our tracking map will be brought out so everyone can see our new destinations.
During this week of Thanksgiving, my abundant thanks to everyone at Harvester for your support this year!
In His Service,
Janet Sass
Harvester OCC Project Leader
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The next Church Council meeting is on Monday, November 29 at 6:30pm in Rooms 117 & 118. Everyone is invited to attend. Any questions, contact Skip Henk at skip@xplor.org.
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Everyone is invited to join us on Sunday, December 5th in the Sanctuary to celebrate Harvester’s 26th Anniversary! Come enjoy a video concert by Amy Grant beginning at 4pm and then we will sing Christmas Carols together. Thrivent Financial Advisor Pam Hansen will be providing a free catered dinner from Pollo Tropical at 6pm and everyone else is welcome to bring Christmas Cookies or a dessert to share. |
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Saturday, December 18th
5-6:30pm
Community, Carols & Cocoa
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Bring friends, family, neighbors and a lawn chair and join in on an amazing time of sweet fellowship!
Need to borrow firepits…. marshmallow sticks and donations of firewood PLEASE contact Robin Phillips at robinphillips008@gmail.com /813-345-8631 if you are planning to bring any of these items.
There is a bin in the hallway for donations of hot cocoa packets, chocolate bars, graham crackers, marshmallows and sandwich size baggies.
All donations need to be in by Sunday the 12th to allow time for smores bags to be made.
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Nativity Display
In conjunction with Community, Carols & Cocoa
Saturday, December 18th
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All ages enjoy viewing the variety of nativity sets on display. Sets are loaned by church members and neighbors for this one evening showing. A table for children to display hand made sets will also be available.
To reserve a space for your set please contact Pan Ayers at 760-315-347 or email rplayers@sbcglobal.net. You will setup your display from 3:30 to 4:45 and return to claim your set at 6:30.
Any media depicting the nativity is welcome including quilts, paintings, 3 D sets, and /or outdoor sets. Bring your own costumes or use provided costumes to pose your family in our life size manger!
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We have an Alcoholics Anonymous group that meets at Harvester on Monday and Friday mornings at 7:30am in the Fellowship Hall. This is open to anyone wanting to attend.
For more information, contact the group leader, Michael Cook at nymc75@gmail.com or 813-523-3374 or just show up!
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Open to everyone!
Thursdays at 12pm in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for Bible study and bring a bag lunch.
Contact Gary Evans for more information at
gary-evans@verizon.net
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Students In Transition
S.I.T. Food Bags
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We supply 35 food bags for students at Marlowe Elementary each week. This is such a wonderful mission for our church and we are grateful to partner with other churches to fulfill this need.
Please consider donating individual serving, non-perishable items so that we can meet this need. Items such as individual peanut butter cups, cereal boxes, and fruit & pudding cups would be great! Thank you all for your help in this mission!
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Join The Praise Band!
Guitar players, drummers and vocalists are needed!!
If you don't sing or play, but would like to help with sound or video, you are invited, too!
Anyone interested contact Phillip Brown at pbrown110@verizon.net or 813-777-3025. You do not have to be a member of Harvester to be in the band!
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The 2022 Altar Flower Chart
is on a bulletin board in the Church hallway
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You can order them in honor of or in memory of a loved one. You can also contact the church office and we can sign up for you. We get our beautiful flower arrangements from Publix each week and the cost is $25.
Those providing flowers are encouraged to take them home
after worship to enjoy!
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C.L.A.S.S.
(Christian Life And Service Seminars)
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CLASS 101 (Discovering Church Membership) TBA
CLASS 201 (Discovering Spiritual Maturity) TBA
CLASS 301 (Discovering My Ministry) TBA
CLASS 401 (Discovering My Mission) TBA
Remember that each CLASS must be taken in order (i.e., you must take 101 before 201, and take both 101 and 201 before taking 301, etc.). Childcare is provided upon request.
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If you are interested in taking:
CLASS 101, CLASS 201, CLASS 301 or CLASS 401 email Pastor Russ at revmckee@aol.com and he will schedule a class time and date that is convenient for you.
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Harvester ladies gather at the church on Thursdays at 11:30am to enjoy lunch together at a local restaurant.
Just show up or contact Joan Heiden at earlonpearl@hotmail.com for more information.
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Harvester's Men's Group
Meets at Village Inn
SR54 in Land O Lakes
8am on Tuesday mornings
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Family Dinner Night at Pizza Villa |
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Any questions contact
Earl & Joan Heiden at
earlonpearl@hotmail.com
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Come out and enjoy the food, fellowship and fun!
Everyone is welcome to join us at 5:00 p.m. at the Pizza Villa Restaurant in Land O Lakes the second Saturday of each month. We can't wait to see you all there!
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Volunteer at Christian Social Services |
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Christian Social Services Thrift Store and food pantry are open Tuesday - Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. Donations accepted until 3pm (some days donation receiving closes earlier - call (813) 995-0088 before you bring your donations.
Harvester Helpers can volunteer the last Saturday of each month from 10am to 12pm. No experience needed, just show up!
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Our prayer group meets at 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays. We meet via Zoom and everyone in the church is invited. If you are interested in joining, email Pastor Gary at ghallam517@aol.com
Here is the Zoom information you need. If you need help, please call Pastor Gary at 813-727-5556 and he will get you set up.
Meeting ID: 614 144 8568
Password: 164573
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Thank you for your faithful giving!
Attendance, Tithes and Offerings
In Person Attendance Sunday, November 21..............130
Online Views Sunday, November 21............................135
Operating Received Sunday, November 21......................$11,495.00
Weekly Giving Goal...............................................................$8,459.61
Operating Received Year to Date.......................................$359,609.64
Operating Year to Date Budget...........................................$397,601.67
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Watch our Sermon's Live on
Sunday mornings
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No Facebook account? No problem! Click the link below and watch our Sermon's live on Harvester's Facebook page at 9:00 a.m. for our Traditional Service or at 11 a.m. for our Contemporary Worship on Sunday mornings or tune in later to watch the video.
Just click the link the link above and it will take you directly to the Harvester facebook page. To the left of the screen, click on "Videos". Then it will take you to our most recent sermon's. When you click on the most recent video, in the bottom right corner on the video screen, there is another volume button. Make sure it is all the way up.
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Worship with us Sunday mornings at our 9am Traditional Service or at 11am for our Contemporary Service.
No reservations are required!
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Virtual Attendance Pad
Now on the
Harvester Web Site!
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Help us to keep track of our attendance at the 9am & 11am live streaming service.
Just click the link and it will take you to the Harvester web site
Scroll down a little bit and click on the purple tab that say "Let Us Know You Were There"
Then type in your name and information then hit "Send" ! It's just that easy!
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Thank you to Denny Johnson for waxing the floors in the Children's Wing hallway, the Kitchen, Men's Restroom and the Fellowship Hall. We appreciate all your hard work and they look great!
Thank you to Janet Sass, Project Leader for the OCC Shoe Boxes! We appreciate all the time and effort you put in all year and for coordinating the Packing Party and having Harvester as a drop off site! Great Job!!
Thank you to Cindy Kitchen and Joanie Einemann for packing the S.I.T. Bags for Marlow Elementary each week! The children are grateful.
Thank you to Randy and Pan Ayers for providing and maintaining the lovely flowers at our main entrance each week.
Thank you to Joanie Einemann for helping out in the Church Office each week. You are truly a blessing!
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Church Historian Needed at Harvester |
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Are you organized and creative, interested in our church's history, have the ability to gather information from various resources and have a servant heart? Then Church Historian could be the position for you!
We are seeking a volunteer to help to continue to maintain our church records by documenting, collecting and preserving materials from our activities, events, milestones and anniversaries! Much of the information is already provided to you through our weekly email newsletter the WOW and bulletin.
Collecting the information and coupling it with materials and/or photos would be all you need to be successful. If you are interested or would like more information, contact the church office at 813-948-2311 or harvesterumc@verizon.net or contact Cindy Kitchen at kitchen.family@verizon.net.
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Our Church Library is available for everyone to use! Stop by and check out some materials and feel free to borrow what you like! We have a really nice collection.
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Church Contact Information
Office
(813) 948-2311
Web Site
Pastor
Russell O. McKee III
Family Ministries Pastor
Gary Hallam
Worship & Creative Arts
Phillip Brown
Administrative Assistant
Sheila Fitzgerald
Nursery Coordinator
Christina Monette
Director of Children's Ministry
Holly Hallam
harvesterkids2432@gmail.com
Director of Youth Ministry
Danny Esposito
activateyouth@yahoo.com
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Church Office Hours
Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Contact Sheila at 813-948-2311 or email harvesterumc@verizon.net with any questions, concerns or needs.
Room Availability At Harvester
Any Ministry Team, Bible Study Group or anyone needing to reserve a room, multiple rooms or the church property, please contact Sheila in the church office to confirm availability and to schedule your meeting and/or event at harvesterumc@verizon.net or (813) 948-2311
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Like us on Facebook!!
Harvester has several groups on Facebook, so check them out!
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Harvester Women - Sisters in Spirit
Harvester Youth - Activate
Harvester Kids - Children's Ministry ***this is a closed group - meaning that only members will be able to see the information in it for the safety of our children -- but all you have to do to be a part of it is request to join -- there are 3 questions (are you a member/regular attendee of Harvester?, What Harvester Children's activities have you/do you plan to attend? What ages are your children? Once the admin approves it, you will have access to the pages.
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Harvester APP
You can now download the Harvester App through the App Store for either
Apple or Google! Search: HarvesterUMC
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With our App you can:
View previous sermons
See our church calendar
Find out more information about HUMC
Submit a prayer request
Make a donation
Read the Bible
Receive updates about Harvester
And so much more!
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Be sure to turn your notifications on to receive messages from the church. |
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