www.harvestdothan.comDothan, Alabama July 1, 2015 334-702-6555

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

In The Spotlight.........2Group Life ................3In His Family.............3 Harvest Worship.......4Ministry Teams.........4Harvest Kids.............5Harvest Youth...........6College&Career.......6Upcoming Events.....7

So much for lazy summer days. Forget the idea of

quiet Sundays sipping iced tea on the porch after returning from

church and another forgettable service. We are now in a time of continuous spiritual activity. On one side we see a church massacre – the disastrous Supreme Court decision redefining marriage, Isis tortures, and murders. On the other we see God moving in tremendous ways – the true church of God more serious in seeking Him, young people coming together to serve others, and lives being touched and changed.

Our youth group is having an amazing summer: 1) Twenty-six of them spent a week in Haiti ministering in an orphanage, putting in a cistern for a village that had no water source, and leading a conference for 110 pastors. 2) Last week, over 50 represented Harvest, joining 39 other churches (over 1,100 students and counselors) for WIRED. They all started and ended each day with worship in the Dothan Civic Center. During the day, they scattered all over the region to serve at 77 sites (doing construction, VBS, sports camps, and social outreach). What a powerful event uniting our churches and inspiring young people to follow God and serve others! 3) In a few weeks, we will have the Harvest Youth

Conference, our biggest youth event of the year and the largest Christian youth event in our region (after WIRED). Last year between 300 and 400 students came each evening for great worship, preaching, and prayer. After the services, they have fun playing some of the largest group games you will ever see. The lives of many students are transformed during this conference. Please commit to pray and to serve during this important week – it is a great thing to be part of, and it takes a lot of us to pull it off well!

Our Spiritual Life Conference will have met for the 8th “overtime”

service by the time you receive this newsletter. God is freeing, transforming, cleansing, empowering, and anointing people in powerful ways each time we meet, pouring out His Spirit. I believe He is preparing a group of spiritual warriors for His kingdom!

During our Sunday service, about 30 people raised their hand for prayer for salvation. God is moving daily all around us. He is waiting to reveal Himself to us when we seek Him. This is not a time to sit on the sidelines. When God moves, so do the forces of hell. We know God has the victory. Commit to prayer, which opens doors for God to do more (James 5:16). Ask the Lord to cleanse and empower you daily; proclaim and display His goodness and truth at every opportunity. He wants to use you!

From Pastor Ralph...

“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”Matthew 9:36-38

Debi Parnell Children’s Director

DaviD beaty Congregational Care

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James Keeler Assistant Pastor

Josh moore Youth Pastor

Keith Frith Small Groups Pastor

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roy rogers Congregational Care

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rusty Frith Director of Worship &

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conference testimonies“I have learned about the power my shame has had over my life and my children’s lives after my divorce and other circumstances...” See page 3 to read the rest of Dana’s testimony. To read more testimonies of what God has done in people’s lives during our Spiritual Life Conference, visit www.HarvestDothan.com.

ricK burgess Friday, July 10, 7pm, Worship Center

He has a message for the church — don’t miss it. Invite others!Rick Burgess from the Rick & Bubba Show is coming to Dothan! Come enjoy a night of faith, fellowship, and fun. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at all Goldfingers locations, the Welcome

Center on Sundays, the church office, and online at www.HarvestDothan.com.

membershiP class Sunday, July 12, 5:15-8:15pm, Office Building

This one-time class taught by Pastor Ralph focuses on the vision and history of Harvest and what it means to be a member. This class is great for those interested in becoming part of Harvest or just wanting to know more about the church. No reservation is

required; however, if you are in need of childcare, please call 334-702-6555 x242.

youth conFerence 2015: maDe alive

Sunday-Wednesday, July 19-22The biggest Harvest Youth event of the year! We need lots of adults to be a part of this conference. If you can help in any

capacity (games, serving food, check-in, etc), email us at youth@harvestdothan.com, sign up online, or fill out a volunteer sign-up

card on Sunday. Youth: see page 6 for details!

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Discipleship 1: Life as a Disciple – Begins Tuesday, July 7, at 6:30pm in room 101. This is an open, mixed group. Childcare is provided.

We are currently in the process of forming another Discipleship 1 group. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Brandi at 334-702-6555 x232 or grouplife@harvestdothan.com.

“I have learned about the power my shame has had over my life and my children’s lives after my divorce and other circumstances. I long to see my daughters’ countenances change back to the weightless ones they were so freely years ago. They’re burdened and so am I. I’ve found hope during

this revival. I’ve been reminded of how free God wants us to be. He’s so good to us when I think I’ve been looked over or forgotten. The girls and I, my fiancé, Josh, his sister, and her two children are looking forward to the next service. It can’t get here fast enough. I’m also slowly but surely being

called back into ministry after three years. Divorce is evil in so many ways, but I know God can and will use every last bit of the pain for His GLORY FOREVER! Thank you, Harvest! Thank you, Jesus, for what you did and continue to do for this sinner.” – Dana Bonney

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For more information or a list of current small groups meeting, email grouplife@harvestdothan.com or call 334-702-6555 x232.

With Sympathy Please be in prayer for Trent Johnson and his family for the loss of his wife, Brandy Johnson.

Stephen Ministry - Harvest’s Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing a crisis or difficulty, such as the loss of a loved one, hospitilization, divorce or separation, miscarriage or infertility, loneliness, unemployment, and many more. Could you benefit from the care and support of a Stephen Minister? Are you interested in possibly becoming a Stephen Minister? To learn more, email stephenministry@harvestdothan.com or call the church office at 334-702-6555 and ask to speak to a Stephen Minister or our Congregational Care Pastor.

Congregational Care Pastor Roy Rogers

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If you have an emergency and need to contact a pastor on the

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The personal testimonies of Christians attest to the goodness of Jesus Christ and His glory. Share what you experienced during the Spiritual Life Conference and Wednesday night “continued conference” meetings by emailing your testimony to communications@harvestdothan.com.

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Director of Worship & Performing Arts

We have been singing a few new songs since the conference started at the beginning of May. I want to share the song titles with you so you can listen to them in your worship and prayer time at home. Here is a list of the songs we have introduced to Harvest during the conference and on Sunday mornings:

• Open up the Heavens by Meredith Andrews (Vertical Church Band) • Come to the Water by Kristian Stanfill (Passion) • Alive by Hillsong Young & Free • Even So Come by Chris Tomlin (Passion) • No Longer Slaves by Jonathan and Melissa Helser (Bethel)

On Sunday, June 21, we also introduced an original worship song written by Caleb Frith called “The Victory.” Caleb has played drums for the Harvest worship team for several years and has written other original worship songs that you may hear soon.

To get involved, contact Rusty Frith at 702-6555 x247 or worship@harvestdothan.com.

• Café Team This serving team arrives early on Sunday mornings to prepare various types of coffee. Team members serve coffee during the break, as well as before and after the morning worship services (once a month at the service of their choice). Come be a part of this vital ministry team.

• Balcony Teams We are looking for more volunteers for the following balcony teams: Refreshment Set-Up, Refreshment Serving, Refreshment Clean-up, and Ushers. Interested in serving? Write your team of choice on the back of your communication card on Sundays or email ministryteams@harvestdothan.com.

Christmas in July Excitement is building as we prepare for the 2015 Operation Christmas Child. Many of you have asked us to start collecting items earlier in the year, so now is your chance! For the entire month of July we will be collecting items to begin filling shoeboxes before the November deadline. Items can be dropped off at the church

office or the Welcome Center. Needs: school supplies (pens, pencils, crayons, erasers, sharpeners, etc), hygiene items (toothbrushes with holder, bar soap with a travel container, band aids, washcloths, combs, etc), accessories (socks, hats, solid colored t-shirts, flip flops, hair bands, sunglasses, etc), and other items such as a soccer ball with pump, flashlight with batteries, and

hard plastic plates, cups, and bowls.

Get Connected - We invite you to give us a call (702-6555 x231) so we can help connect you to the right ministry team that best fits your giftings. For a detailed list of ministry teams available to serve on, visit our website (HarvestDothan.com) or pick up a ministry team booklet on Sunday mornings.

To get involved in the ministry of Harvest, contact ministryteams@harvestdothan.com.

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Konstruction Zone Sneak Peek - Sunday, July 19, 8:45 and 10:45am. This is a special preview and orientation for rising kindergarteners and their parents. You’ll enjoy this creative worship setting followed by an information and registration session in Konstruction Zone Theatre (Room B-210).

SITE56 - Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm for preteens (rising 5th/6th graders). Upcoming events:

• SITE56 Watermelon Party Wednesday, July 1, 6:30pm. Join us for ice cold watermelon! Bring your friends!

• Youth Conference Wednesday, July 22. We will meet in the Worship Center lobby at 5:45pm and sit together as we join everyone for the Youth Conference at 6pm. Afterwards, we will have a Taco-in-a-Bag SITE56 fellowship in the Café until 8:15pm. Invite your friends!

Special Wiregrass Area Preteen Concert - Harvest Church Preteen Ministry will host a dynamic Christian concert featuring OF THE TIDES for area preteens on Sunday, July 12, at 7pm. Of The Tides is a worship collective based in Dothan, Alabama. Admission for the concert is free. We are asking for preteens to bring a baby toiletry item or an adult toiletry item to support Wiregrass Hope Group and Love in Action Ministries. Seating may be reserved for groups when requested by July 7. Send requests for seating or more info to site56@harvestdothan.com.

Promotion Sunday: August 2 - Rising kindergarteners through 3rd

graders will promote to their new classes for the 2015-2016 school year (4th graders have promoted to SITE56). Each year we ask parents/guardians to complete a new registration card for their children. In an effort to make this transition smooth, we will be distributing registration cards during the month of July. Should you need any assistance completing your card(s), a registration info table will be set up in the KZ lobby. After you complete your card, please turn it in on Sunday to the KZ Registration Desk so you can pick up your child’s ID badge before the service. Please note: Children are not enrolled in their new classes until new registration cards have been received. It is a joy and a blessing to serve you by ministering to your children.

If God has blessed you with the gift of teaching and/or has put in you a desire to nurture and guide a generation to know the Lord, Noah’s Park needs your help! We have an urgent need for many more volunteers in our nursery and preschool classrooms. Please share your gift, don’t hold back your desire! Please help make a difference in the lives of our precious little ones.

We are in need of many more volunteers in Noah’s Park. To get involved, please email preschool@harvest.com or call 334-702-6555 x241.

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Main Meeting sundays, 6-7:30pm upstairs Education Bldg.

Small Groups Contact us for details!

wednesdays at 7pm sitting together for the conference

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information, email Wes at youth@harvestdothan.com.

Sports & Swim - Thursdays, July 2, 9, and 16, from 10:30am-3pm. Enjoy the summer days with your friends playing games, eating pizza, and swimming. Drop off and pick up at the church office. Bring $2 for food.

HY Weekend - Join us for our in-house retreat, July 3-4, at Harvest (youth will spend the night at host homes). Games, food, worship, teaching, and fireworks! Cost: $25. Drop off: 10am on Friday. Pick up: 10pm on Saturday.

Youth Conference Work Days - Mondays, July 6 and 13, in the Youth Room from 1-3pm. Come help us get ready for HYC 2015!

made Alive: Harvest Youth Conference 2015 - July 19-22 | 2 weeks away! Speaker: Tony Doland. Worship: Of the Tides. Evening sessions: Sunday-Wednesday, 6-10pm with worship, teaching, snacks, and big group games. Lunch sessions: Monday-Wednesday, 11:30am-2pm. Invite your friends, and come expecting God to do great things in your life! #hyc2015

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Visit HarvestDothan.com/Youth for more information about Harvest Youth and our upcoming events. Find us on Facebook: search “HARVEST YOUTH.”

4th of July Party - Meet at the Flemings’ house for food and swimming at 6pm (bring a side, snack, or dessert to share; directions will be posted to Facebook). We will join with the youth for fireworks at the Hils’ house at 8:30pm.

Canoe Trip - Saturday, July 11, at Econfina Creek near Marianna, FL. We will leave Harvest at 9am. Cost is $50 and includes canoeing, food, and gas.

Ladies Lock-In - Friday-Saturday, July 24-25. Worship | Teaching | Small Groups | Food | Games. Join us for an awesome time of fellowship with the ladies of College&Career! We will meet together at 6pm on Friday at Andi Jackson’s house (eat before you come; directions will be posted to Facebook). Bring your Bible, $5, overnight stuff (sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, etc), your favorite nail polish, and a favorite snack to share.

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Join us on Tuesdays at 7pm in the youth room | Contact: youngadults@harvestdothan.comFinD uS On FACEBOOk! SEArCh “hArvEST COLLEgE AnD CArEEr”

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SITE56 6:30pmXtremeKidz 6:30pmHarvest Youth 6-8:30pm

2 Youth Sports & Swim 10:30am

3 Celebrate Recovery 6pm

4 College & Career 4th of July Party 6-9:30pm

5 Sunday Morning Worship 8:45 or 10:45

6Youth Conference Work Day 1-3pm

7 Community Prayer 2-4pm College & Career 7pm

8 SITE56 6:30pmXtremeKidz 6:30pmHarvest Youth 6-8:30pm

9 Youth Sports & Swim 10:30am

10 Celebrate Recovery 6pm rick Burgess Event 7pm

11College & Career Canoe Trip

12Sunday Morning Worship 8:45 or 10:45 membership Class 5:15pm Of The Tides preteen concert 7pm

13Youth Conference Work Day 1-3pm

14 Community Prayer 2-4pm College & Career 7pm

15 SITE56 6:30pmXtremeKidz 6:30pmHarvest Youth 6-8:30pm

16 Youth Sports & Swim 10:30am

17 Celebrate Recovery 6pm

19 Sunday Morning Worship 8:45 or 10:45 KZ Sneak Peek

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