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Current Sermon Series - Psalms

Join us for a new series as we explore the Psalms. We'll see how to praise, give thanks, lament, understand God's character and covenant, as well as find wisdom and grow in our trust.

August  30        Psalm 49
September 6   Psalm 63
 

Can you help in Kids' Ministry?

The Lord is continuing to move mightily in Children’s ministry! He has provided some volunteers for our children’s ministry for the fall. Thank you to those who have volunteered so far!

We still have a few needs that you could fill once a month. We would love to see:

1 Check-in volunteer
2 Nursery (0-1 years old) Volunteers
1 Toddlers (2-3 years old) helper
1 Preschool (4-Kindergarten) teacher, 2 helpers
1 1st-3rd Grade Teacher, 1 helper
1 4th-6th grade helper

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

End of Summer Picnic

September 6, 2026
1:00-9:00 pm

Mike and Beth Janicke's home
18180 SW McCormick Hill Road, Hillsboro.


About a 30 minute drive south of Harvest Church. Park in the lot across the street from their home. Bring your own lawn chairs. Lawn games will be provided.

Arrive anytime after church for a relaxing afternoon. BBQ will be at 5:00pm. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks provided. Bring a favorite side dish or dessert to share.

Anchored in Jesus: 7th and 8th Grade Discipleship Group

September 6, 2026
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Room 128


All 7th and 8th graders are invited to join this new group with Anita and Rachel Armstrong. Come on September 6 for an introductory overview.
This group will be a monthly, low-key discipleship lunch and Bible study. It is designed as a mature, adult-style study environment (no high-energy games or prizes) where the youth can eat lunch, study a book of the Bible seriously, and discuss what is going on in their lives. Lunch will be provided.
For more information, please email Anita and Rachel .

Brown Bag Lunch 

Wednesday,  September 9,  2026
12:00 - 1:00 pm in Room 113/114


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

Men's Roundup

September 11-13, 2026
Camp Tadmor


The Men's Roundup Christian conference is a men’s camping retreat held in a forested mountaintop setting at Camp Tadmor in Lebanon, Oregon where men are encouraged to believe, obey, connect, and lead. This year's main speaker is Dr. Chris Harper, and the worship leader is Tim Smith.
If you're interested in the attending the Men's Roundup or have already signed up, please let us know by contacting David Shultz  at 503-319-3062 or davidshultz.mms@gmail.com.

Women's Bible Study 

Steady: Faith That Holds. A Study in 1-2 Peter
Mondays, beginning September 14, 2026
9:00-11:00 AM in Room 116 (the Conference Room)

Life doesn't always go as planned, but God's promises remain steady. Through verse mapping, personal study, and discussion, we'll explore Peter's encouragement to believers living in uncertain times and discover how to stand firm in faith, hope, and grace.  

Women's Prayer & Pie Night

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:30-8:30 pm
Atrium


Got a favorite pie recipe - maybe Grandma's famous crust or one you've whipped up yourself? We want a slice! Bake (or buy) your best and bring it along for a night of laughter, sweet connection, and prayer for our students, teachers, and families as the new school year begins. We'll be enjoying the fruits of or labor, and probably asking for seconds.
 
This is a free connection event. Bring a pie and a friend!

Women's Bible Study 

Faithful Voices: Old Testament Prophets
Wednesdays, beginning September 16, 2026 
6:30-8:00 PM in Room 202

The prophets were ordinary people called to deliver God's extraordinary message. Join us as we listen to these faithful voices, uncovering timeless truths about God's character, His faithfulness, and His call to trust and follow Him.

Discover Harvest

September 20, 2026
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.  A light lunch and childcare will be provided. 

Church Matters Membership Class 

Sundays, September 27-October 18, 2026
8:30 - 9:30am in Room113/114

If you are interested in becoming a member here at Harvest, we invite you to consider attending our next scheduled Church Matters classes.   Join us as we look at God's heart for church membership in the Bible. We'll look at what we believe (Doctrine), how we function (Membership), how decisions are made (Leadership Structure), and how you can participate in our vision (Discipleship at Harvest). 

Celebration of Life Service for Anne Smith

Saturday, October 3, 2026
1:30 pm
Worship Center


Anne Smith passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus on August 9, 2026. Her family invites you to celebrate her life with them.

INSTRUMENTAL TEAM

Are you gifted as an instrumentalist, and would like to serve on our worship music team at Harvest? If you’ve had experience playing drums, bass guitar, acoustic or electric guitar, percussion, or keyboards on a worship team or an orchestral instrument in an ensemble (strings, woodwinds, or brass) - we’d love to hear from you! Commitment is one Sunday morning per month, with a Thursday night rehearsal. Please contact Bruce Wickersheim at the link below for more info.

Financial Report for July 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.