If you’ve ever tuned in to a movie when it was half over, or started watching a TV series toward the end of a season, you know how confusing it can be: you watch a scene that you can tell is important, but you don’t understand why it matters. It’s hard to see the significance of plot twists when you don’t know the plot, or character development when you’re not familiar with the characters. Reading the Bible can be a lot like that: the significance of each part of the Bible is hard to see apart from a clear view of its overall storyline. Thankfully, all the main elements of the Bible’s story are introduced in its earlies chapters, and getting to know these chapters will help us understand everything that follows them. Join us as we go back to Genesis 1-11 this Fall at Harvest.
A handout on this sermon series is available at the Welcome Center.

November 23    Genesis 5:1 - 6:8
November 30     Genesis  6:9-7:24
December 7        Genesis 8:1-9:17

Sundays, November 23, 30, 2025
8:00-9:30 am
Room 113/114

Over three sessions, Hope Explored presents the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and provides an opportunity to discover how he fulfils three great longings we all experience: the longing for hope, peace, and purpose.  We’ll see how Jesus offers us a hope worth having, a hope that won’t disappoint us.
Like Christianity Explored, this is a series of stimulating, interactive discussions that can help anyone explore the basic aspects of Christianity, concentrating on its central figure, Jesus Christ.  For more information, use the link to start a conversation.

Mooberry Elementary needs our church’s help to stock their food pantry for families in need this season.
Want to help?
👉 Pick up a tag from the table in the atrium to see what items you can bring on:

• November 23 
• November 30
• December 7

We’ll be collecting food in three rounds to keep everything fresh and ready for the holidays. Collection dates are:

• November 30
• December 7
• December 14

Every can, box, and bag makes a difference — let’s come together and make sure no family goes hungry this winter! ❤️

Wednesday, November 19
3:00-4:30 pm
Conference Room/116

Ladies, we invite you to come and pray with us for the specific needs of our global missionaries and partnerships as well as our partnerships  in our community.

Saturday, November 22
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 113/114

Please come to celebrate the arrival of Gabriel Steven.
RSVP to Shelly Mellmer at 360-635-8071
Click the link to find Stephanie's registry for Gabriel.

Sunday, November 23
12:00-4:00 pm

All ages are invited to stay after the service to decorate the church for Christmas!
Lunch will be provided.

Sunday, November 23
11:45 am -12:30 pm

Elder and Deacon Candidate Q & A
Room 113/114: Come meet elder and deacon candidates and have an opportunity to ask them questions.

Budget Q & A
Multipurpose Room: Come ask questions about the 2026 budget.

Church Office Holiday Hours

Wednesday, November 26     8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, November 27           CLOSED

Regular hours of Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm will resume on Monday, December 1

Sunday, November30
12:00-1:00 pm
Room 113/114

At Discover Harvest you will have a chance to learn what "makes Harvest tick" and how you can connect with the life of our church, all in a relaxed and relational environment.
You'll meet several of our Elders and Ministry Staff members, find out about our vision and what goes on behind the scenes, and have your questions answered.
Lunch and childcare provided.

Sunday, November30
5:00-7:00 pm
Atrium

Come for a delicious meal, worship, and sharing. The entire family is welcome!
Childcare will be provided. $3/person or $10/family suggested donation for the meal.
Family Gathering Menu
· Beef Brisket Stew GF
· Chicken Tortellini Soup
· Mixed Green Salad GF with Ranch + Balsamic Vinaigrette
· Hot Rolls and Butter + Some GF
Dessert:
· Mixed Berry Crisp
· Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel Sauce GF

Saturday, December 13
10:00 am
Atrium

You're invited to our Ladies Christmas Brunch - a cherished Harvest tradition! Our annual brunch is a joyful morning for women of all ages filled with beautiful music, delicious food, warm fellowship, and a heartfelt devotional all aimed at preparing our hearts for the Christmas season. This is our ultimate women's connection event of the year and an experience you won't want to miss! So, gather your friends and mark your calendar now!
Tickets for individuals and tables are available Sundays in the Atrium. Individual tickets may also be purchased using the link.
Tickets are $15 each or $75 for a table of 6.

Sunday, December 7
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Worship Center

It’s important for us to have places to talk with one another about how to live as Christians in our world. Let’s Talk! is just such a place. Our goal is to bring a Biblical perspective to the questions and issues that are on our minds. We’ll start with questions related to the Sunday sermon text, and then open our time up to address any other issues on your minds. Bring your questions, and let’s talk!

The podcast is a congregational conversation space - a place to engage with the life of our church and it's mission to make disciples.
Listen in, talk about it with others, send us feedback. Join the conversation!

Episode 44 -12 Essential Truths About Genesis 1
What are some essential truths we must believe about Genesis 1?

In our last episode, we learned that various views about how God created everything in Genesis 1 are not unimportant, but they're not the main point of Genesis 1. As a result of that, what are some essential truths that we must learn from Genesis 1? In the episode, Pastors Matt and Chris discuss a list from theologian D.A. Carson of 12 truths that Christians must believe from Genesis 1. Take a listen and be encouraged! Take a look at the list linked to in this episode. 

Do you have experience and/or training as a Sound Technician, and would like to serve on the Sunday morning Tech/Media Team at Harvest? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for volunteers to serve once per month at our Front Of House position, and help facilitate our weekly worship services. Training is available. Please contact Bruce Wickersheim at the link below for more info.