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Current Sermon Series - Back to Genesis!

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 resume our study through the Book of Genesis this Fall at Harvest.

October 25            Genesis 27: 1-40
November 1          Genesis 27: 41 - 28:22
November 8          Genesis 29: 1-30
November 15        Genesis 29:31-30:24
 

Q & A for Proposed Bylaw Change

Sunday, November 1, 2026
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Multipurpose Room

The elders propose the following change to Article 2, Section B of our Constitution & Bylaws, concerning the office of Elder:
Current wording: The ratio of Lay Elders to Staff Pastors must not be less than 2:1. In the event the ratio falls below 2:1, the Lay Elders may appoint a former Lay Elder who is currently a member in good standing to fill the position, until a new Lay Elder is selected as specified in Section C below.
Proposed new wording: The ratio of Lay Elders to Staff Pastors must be a simple majority. In the event the ratio falls below a simple majority, the Lay Elders may appoint a former Lay Elder who is currently a member in good standing to fill the position, until a new Lay Elder is selected as specified in Section C below.

Since this motion concerns a change to one of our Core Documents, a congregational vote on the motion will take place at the next Members’ Meeting on November 15, 2026. The Elders welcome questions and feedback in the meantime.

Erbil trip report

Sunday, November 1, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Multipurpose Room


Join us after the worship service to learn more about Matt Guerino's and Brent Lince's recent trip to Erbil.

Trunk or Treat!

Saturday, October 31, 2026
2:00-3:30 pm


Join us for an afternoon of fun at our annual Trunk or Treat!
Families are invited to enjoy decorated trunks, costumes, and lots of candy.
Invite your friends and neighbors with the flyers that will be available at the Children's Check-In desk.

This event is a great way for our Harvest family to connect with our community. Use the link to check out how you can help.

Women's Fall 2026 Retreat: The Courage to Connect

Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25, 2026
Lincoln City, OR


Our small, coastal retreats are designed to create space for learning, connection, and encouragement in a peaceful, homelike setting. With our groups limited to 12 or fewer women, each retreat offers women an opportunity to step away from daily demands and experience meaningful fellowship, guided teaching, and unhurried conversations.

This fall our focus is on creating connections through sharing stories, building community, and growing together as women of faith. Come connect with us at the coast and experience the joy of community. 

Love INC Night of Vision

Friday, November 6, 2026
Trinity Lutheran Church
2194 SE Minter Bridge Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97123


Night of Vision is an in-person benefit for Love INC of Greater Hillsboro, celebrating 15 years of serving people with needs in our community. The evening will include opportunities to support Love INC through silent and live auctions as well as a 50/50 raffle. 

Weekend to Remember

November 6-8, 2026
Hilton Vancouver Hotel


Want a weekend to reconnect and refresh your marriage? 
Receive $100 off per couple by using the group name Harvestcc when registering for the Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaway!  This offer available now through Thursday, November 5th.

Weekend to Remember is a couples getaway that’s biblical, practical, and deeply encouraging. Contact Dave or Margaret Armentrout for more information.

Men's Share Group

Thursday
10:00-11:30 am
Conference Room (116)


Come for fellowship, prayer, and study. We will be walking through the letter to the Ephesians.
Contact Chaz Rigamonti for more information. 

Let's Talk 

Sunday, November 1, 2026 

Canceled due to additional meetings on this date.

Missionary Update with Rene and Tyler

Sunday, November 8, 2026
12:00-2:00 pm
Multipurpose Room


Rene grew up at Harvest, and she and her husband Tyler now minister in a closed access location. Come hear about the ministry they are having and encourage them as they serve the Lord.
Lunch will be provided.

Can you help in Kids' Ministry?

Thank you to all of you who serve in the kids' ministry! We have had several people step up to volunteer, and we greatly appreciate it.
We still have a few needs that you could fill once a month. We would love to see:

1 Toddlers (2-3 years old) teacher
1 Toddlers (2-3 years old) helper
1 4th-6th grade teacher starting in January 2027
1 4th-6th grade helper starting in January 2027

If you are interested, please contact Pastor Chris Quinn. We will provide training!

SOUND TECHNICIAN

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 use the link below to let us know you're interested, and we'll contact you.

Financial Report for September 2026

Missions Update

We invite you to pray for the specific needs of our Global Missionaries and partnerships as well as our local partnerships that we have in our community. A paper copy is available at the church office or at the Welcome Center at church.