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.

November 16    Genesis 4
November 23    Genesis 5:1 - 6:8

The Bible is one story told through dozens of people over thousands of years. As Christians, we know we're supposed to believe this - and so we do. But when we pick up our Bibles, if we're honest, we sometimes lose the thread, especially with some of the strange and obscure happenings in Genesis.
We can't help but wonder, What's this all about?! Careful readers of the Bible have many questions about Genesis. In From Eden to Egypt, Alex Duke will give everyday Christians a guided tour of these wonderful stories so that they'll see - perhaps for the first time - that it's all there for a reason.

Pastor Matt has recommended this book as a resource as we travel through Genesis together.
Available at the Harvest Books. You can also order a paperback copy or Kindle version on Amazon with the link.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
12:00 - 1:00pm in Room 113/114

Brown Bag lunches are held every second Wednesday of each month. Please join us on November 12th for our next one; bring your “brown bag” and enjoy conversation with new and old friends. 

Saturday, November 15th, 2025 
(EVERY THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH)
8:00am - 9:00am in Room 116

Join us as we pray for the needs of the men, families and ministries of Harvest. 

Sundays, November 16-30, 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.

Sunday, November 16, 2025
11:45 - 1:15 pm in the Multipurpose Room

Come enjoy a light lunch and learn what's new in the life of Harvest.
Lunch and Childcare provided.
Sign up to bring items for lunch using the Perfect Potluck link .

Monday, November 17
6:30-9:00 pm
Multipurpose Room

Please join us for an evening of creativity, laughter, and festive treats as the amazing Debi Criss guides us step-by-step in painting a wonderful Christmas themed picture, you'll be proud to display. No experience needed - just bring a friend, a snack to share for a night of fun and fellowship!
Please RSVP using the link. The cost for materials is $5.00. You may pay in advance using the link or pay in cash at the event.

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
12:00-1:00 pm
Room 113/114

Come meet elder and deacon candidates and have an opportunity to ask them questions.

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 43 - Genesis 1 Views
What are the various views on how God created the world?

In Genesis 1 Moses describes God creating the world to be His kingdom, for His image-bearers to co-rule and care for this world together and enter His rest. How does that affect how we interpret Genesis 1 and the various views about how God created the world? Pastors Matt and Chris discuss this on 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.