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TIMES HARVEST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-907-7333 | JULY 2017

May I stoke your curiosity about church names? Generally, over the past century, each generation of church planters has elevated a common theme in their era. Some groups thought naming the church’s location was most important, while others believed that identification with a major figure in Christian history would bode well for connecting with the community. Here are some of the categories you may have noticed in local United Methodist churches that you have come across: Name of town/city – Myakka City UMC, Parrish UMC First denomination of town/city – First UMC Bradenton, First UMC Palmetto Christ/Christian saint – Christ UMC, Wesley UMC, St. James UMC Neighborhood/geographical marker – Lakewood UMC, Braden River UMC Theological term – Grace UMC, Faith UMC, Hope UMC, Trinity UMC Biblical image – Harvest UMC, Good Shepherd UMC, Cornerstone UMC Concept – Crossroads, Collective, Lifesong We at Harvest United Methodist Church have the fortune of bearing a name with rich biblical meaning. Planting, growing, and reaping are found throughout the pages of the scriptures. The Bible begins and ends with God tending a garden, inviting people to join in. I hope you will find it fitting and fascinating to spend worship during July exploring the depths of what it means for us to live out the name of Harvest. May the Lord bless and keep,

Pastor Michael

WORSHIP AT

HARVEST 14305 Covenant Way Lakewood Ranch Sunday 9 AM Traditional Worship Sunday 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship Sunday 5 PM Harvest Youth HY5

BAYSHORE CAMPUS

Our final Worship Service was on Sunday June 18

WANT MORE? facebook.com/harvestumc harvestumc harvestumc welcometoharvest.org [email protected]

HARVEST TEAM Rev. Michael Pestel Lead Pastor Rev. Katie Pestel Pastor Rev. Jennifer Potter Buff Pastor Jillanne Conelias Sprouts CDC Associate Director Reed Conley Director of Worship Arts

HARVEST YOUTH Save The Date

Here are some dates to highlight on your calendar now . Don’t miss these events!

July 10-15 Warren Willis Summer Camp July 22-29 High School Mission Trip August 6 Youth Sunday

Terry Cox Executive Assistant to the Pastors

Visit hyfive.org for more info.

Carin Doddroe Facilities and Guest Readiness Director

Summer Camp

Dan Funk Comptroller Alan Hensley Custodial Manager Mike Kennedy Director of Discipleship Molly Lawson Interim Youth Minister Dave Lewis Choral Music Director Bonnie McElravy Children’s Minister M. E. Reich Accompanist

Registration for Summer Camp is still open!

Students who are currently in 3rd-12th grade are invited to join us at Warren Willis Camp in Fruitland Park, Florida, on July 10-15. Find out more information and register online at warrenwilliscamp.org/register. We encourage you to register as soon as possible!

Ginny Scott Youth and Family Ministries Director Cindee Shevlin Sprouts CDC Director Paul Tassler Communications Director Dan Whissell Associate Worship Leader

Staff can be reached via email at [email protected] (ex. [email protected]) Harvest Times | Harvest United Methodist Church | 2

SPROUTS is growing! Sprouts Child Development Center has opened a new Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten classroom and we have room for your child to join us. If you or anyone in your circle of influence are interested, email jconelias@ welcometoharvest.org to register your child. We are also looking for part-time, substitute teachers for the 2017-18 school year. Applicants may contact Cindee Shevlin at 941-907-7333 or send your resume to [email protected].

HARVEST KIDS

40WEEKS Children need at least 5 non-parent adults speaking truth and love into their lives at the Kindergarten through 5th grade phase of faith formation. If you would be willing to commit to serving in Harvest Kids as a consistent leader this school year, please email [email protected] to request information about our 40 WEEKS campaign.

Family Water

FUN DAY

Sunday, July 23 12 PM // The Harvest Courtyard

At Harvest Kids, we know the summer is time for FUN so grab your swimmies and your sunnies and join us for some wet and wild fun with our Family after church on Sunday. The afternoon will include sprinklers, water balloons, group games, slip-n-slides, and more for all ages! Hang around to meet new friends as we cool down afterwards with popsicles!

CHURCH OFFICE FLOOD

Had you heard? A water pipe in the church offices burst a couple weeks ago. Even though it was after 5 p.m. , staff members were still in the office and noticed the leak almost immediately. None the less, the carpet was ruined, has been ripped out, and will be replaced soon. All is well! Harvest Times | Harvest United Methodist Church | 3

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Harvest is our name, as well as our work. Planting, growing, and reaping are found throughout the pages of the scriptures. God invites us to know the joy of working in the garden, sowing seeds of faith and growing together in Christ. Join us in July to explore what it means for us to live out the name of Harvest.

CLEAN SWEEP DAY Harvest will be closed on Tuesday, July 18 for our annual Clean Sweep Day. After a busy summer, our church staff has lots to go through, much to clean up, and even more to organize. The church facilities will re-open on July 19. If there is a pastoral emergency, call 941-907-7333 and leave a message for Terry Cox.

VIT L SIGNS

The people of Harvest are sowing seeds of faith, growing together in Christ

< 290 kids and 80+ volunteers participated in VBS < The Annual Bishop’s Offering was $96,568, with $6,208 donated by Harvest < An average of 550 worshipped weekly at both our campuses < Youth Week saw 50 youth and 10 adults coming together each evening < The June Middle School Mission Trip included 14 students and 4 adult volunteers

People are giving generously! You can see our financial picture at welcometoharvest.org. For a full report of our Missional Vital Signs, go to tools.flumc.org/yearly.asp.