Ah, summer. A break for some, a whole new level of chaos for others. A time for fun, family, vacations, and enjoying the outdoors. It’s also a time when church involvement and attendance can slip and take a backseat. Not that our relationships with the Lord are dependent on church attendance, but it can be…
Memorial Day: the season of wedding anniversaries, graduations, and also of remembering. Memorial Day has always been the unofficial start of summer. It is the time when pools open and we can find relief from the stifling heat. It is a day for gathering with family and friends and enjoying some good food and time…
Let’s take a moment to celebrate that motherhood has little to do with biology and everything to do with heart. That it’s a labor of love in far more ways than one.
It’s a blessing.
YOU are a blessing.
And you are not invisible.
Spring is finally here and the weather is warmer. If you are like me, you have been getting the yard ready and planning for that first summer barbecue. I love the warm weather and have been so happy to finally open my windows for some fresh air. Just last week, I was so thankful that…
Serve 505 is one of many outreach ministries of Harvest started by Alan Gray several years ago. Alan had a vision to serve our community by meeting the practical needs of our neighbors through a monthly food pantry. When Alan was called to serve elsewhere, however, he passed the baton to Anthony Gutierrez, who has…
Have you ever wondered what 56,000 stuffed Easter eggs splayed out across a field looks like? Maybe not, but now you’re probably curious. Let me tell you, it is an amazing sight to behold. The eggs are bright and colorful, just waiting to be picked up and taken home. The field is sectioned off, so…
Let’s face it. Just like Christmas or any other holiday, it’s all too easy for the world’s traditions to creep up and take over the most sacred of holidays—Easter, otherwise known as Resurrection Sunday. Everywhere we look, it’s a celebration of spring. Bunnies, chicks, baskets, and candy abound. Egg hunts and suits and dresses. Goodies…
It’s that time of year again. Time to sign your kids up for one of the most exciting and enjoyable events Harvest has to offer—Harvest Kids Camp! Every year, the children’s ministry staff transports kids from the church to Ruidoso, New Mexico to experience a summer camp like no other. Think of it as four…
When spring comes, many people seem to get the urge to clean. Perhaps the warmer weather and longer days of sunshine give people renewed energy to want to make their house new again. While we are busy making a list of what needs to be clean in our homes, maybe we also need to think about…