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April 25, 2024

pastor mitch's
meanderings

Most Christians don’t realize that Easter Sunday is the start of the season of Easter which lasts 50 days and ends on Pentecost. Pastor Mike and I have started this season with messages of faith and hope. 1 Peter is where I’m camping out for the rest of the Easter season. It is a letter written to believers who have been enduring a time of suffering. It provides encouragement for them to continue following Jesus. It is a book filled with hope.

It would be easy for Christians to lose heart and fall away from God when times get tough. The Bible describes this process as a hardening of the heart. We can go back to Ezekiel 36 in the Old Testament for some hope as well. Verse 26 says, “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”

Christianity is in the business of transformation. God transforms our hearts from being hard as stone to hearts of flesh, or hearts of love. We have to be careful not to cut off our relationship with God by being selfish and pursuing worldly things. This verse offers hope in the midst of our dark world. It describes the transformation that happens through God’s love and grace, and it begins with our willingness to surrender our whole selves to God’s will.

God will give us a new heart and also place a new spirit in us. The hope of this promise and our experience with God should allow us to declare the faithfulness of God. Don’t allow the world to beat you down. Have faith in our God and carry on with hope for a bright tomorrow.

Be Blessed,
Pastor Mitch

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DEVOTIONALS

Our Daily Bread shipment is quarterly and has arrived for March/April/May and should be at each entrance to the sanctuary. Please help yourselves.

Also, remember you can get these delivered directly to your home if you so choose.

If you have any questions or concerns, please see or email Sherry in the office at office@faithharvestchurch.org.

FAITH HARVEST KIDS NEWS

Faith Harvest Supported Missions

Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem [Local], in all Judea and Samaria [National], and to the ends of the earth. [International]”

Grant County Rescue Mission – www.mygcrm.org – 765-662-0988 (Local)
GCRM began in 1985 and today serves as a shelter for men and women. They serve meals to
the homeless as well as those in need daily. Addiction recovery and transitional housing
services are also offered. Volunteers can supply and serve meals, sort donated items for the
thrift store and help with miscellaneous projects. We have had many volunteers support this
mission over the years.

Gilead Ministries – www.mygilead.org – 765-664-3734 (Local)
Gilead Ministries provides emotional support to those in need through hands on projects,
encouraging cards, and phone calls. Several ways to support this mission include those
mentioned above plus a long list which can be found on their web site. By contacting them you
can find a way to personalize your way of serving.

CrossRoads Missions – www.crossroadsmissions.com – 502-713-4859 (National)
CrossRoads is based in Louisville, Kentucky. They have partnered with over 1,000
organizations since 1993 to change countless lives in many different communities and regions.
Volunteers and mission teams are encouraged to plan trips. Through the years, we have
supported CrossRoads financially and with many mission team trips.

Honduras: Manuelito Project – www.wgm.org – 765-664-7331 (International)
Project Manuelito is a Christian school in Honduras, which helps troubled children who have
lived on the street of Honduras. It provides housing for some as well as education and love for
all. We have a long history of supporting this international ministry financially and via many
mission teams.

Faith Prayer Warriors

One of the effects of sin in our lives is to keep us from feeling like praying. But perfect moral behavior is not a condition for prayer. Don’t let guilt feelings over sin keep you from your only means of restoration. No matter how long you have been away from God, he is ready to hear from you and restore you to a right relationship. Every situation can be salvaged if you are willing to turn again to Him.
Please join us on Tuesday mornings at 10 am. in Room 1 for prayer.
If you can't join us, but have a prayer concern, contact Donna Barton (765-618-9240, dbarton5270@yahoo.com) or Karen Neumann (630-280-9124, kneumann9124@gmail.com).

At Josiah White's Residential, students have the opportunity to participate in a project to give back to our community, but they need your help!

The Finnley Project, a group dedicated to comforting families grieving and enduring pregnancy and infant loss, came to campus and taught some of our students and staff how to make infant hats and cocoons using yarn and looms.

We want to keep this opportunity going for our residential students, but we are in great need of yarn! If you are willing to donate, we need skeins of Bernat brand Baby Blanket yarn only. All yarn donations can be dropped off at the front desk at the Hodson Center on Josiah White's campus. If you would like to donate financially toward the purchase of yarn, You may put the money in an envelope and bring to the office and Kateri will take the money and or yarn up to the campus. This is an ongoing event.

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PreSchool News

What's been going on in PreK...

Enrollment for our preschool program is now open! We offer both full-day and half-day classes designed to nurture your child's growth and development.
As a PTQ Level 3 unlicensed ministry, we prioritize your child's well-being and education. Our experienced staff create a safe, enriching environment where children can thrive.
Limited spots available! Secure your child's spot today by contacting us at info@faithharvestsprouts.com or 765-384-7932
We can't wait to welcome your little one to our preschool family!

Volunteers For Sunday

WE HEARD YOUR CONCERNS AND THE SANCUARY DOORS ARE NOW NUMBERED. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SERVING

Special thanks to all our volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering as a Greeter, Usher or in the Nursery, please see Kateri Burnett or contact the church office at office@faithharvestchurch.org or call 765-384-7938.

FHW has an ongoing Fundraiser for Terri Lynn Nuts, You can
click the link to order. There will not be any Terri Lynn Products this year at the Bazaar. All orders proceeds will go to UMW.

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Congregational Care & celebration dates

Happy Birthday

April

29th Nancy Jentes
30th Jane McDaniel
May
2nd Louanne Oatess
3rd Velma Shroyer
4th Dan Ribble
9th Gary Odle
10th Beccie Odle
15th Toby Clark
18th Jan Mann

Happy Anniversary

April
21st Tom & Julie Gearheart
May
12th Don & Carla Wickline
14th Brian & Louanne Oatess
22nd Hugh & Kateri Burnett
22nd Dean & Alma Caldwell
24th Richard & Dorine Ward

Parish nurse

Prayers and Praises

Week of 4/18/2024
Kateri Burnett will have a procedure in her neck for a pinched nerve on May 27th at 9 am. Please pray for healing.
Barb Carson's friend, Kathy Johnson, is recovering from surgery. Please keep her in your prayers.
Family issues. Please pray for help, answers and guidance for a member of our congregation.
Kateri Burnett's mother, Penny Hobson, is not eating or drinking well. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Week of 4/14/2024
Doug & Donna Barton's daughter, Jennifer, is having hearing problems. She can't hear out of her left ear. Can't get into the a specialist until the end of May. Tumor has been ruled out. Thankful for that. Please keep her in your prayers.
Kateri Burnett is still not feeling well but was eager to show up to praise and worship God on Sunday. Please keep her in your prayers. as she battles multiple issues.
Joyce Abdon was released from the hospital on Saturday. She is at Cedar Creek assisted living for now. Please continue prayers for her and her family. Visitors are welcome and address is: Cedar Creek, Room 134, 725 W 50th Street in Marion, IN. 46953.
Jean Chambers nephew, Chris, has lung and brain cancer. He had surgery but they were unable to get all of the brain cancer. Please be praying for this family.

Week of 4/7/2024
Bill House was taken the the emergency room and they are running tests. Please pray for him.
Joyce Abdon is back in the hospital with an ongoing health issue. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Week of 3/31/2024
Susan Perry's husband, Jim, fell and is on the way to the hospital. Please keep him in your prayers.
Lowell & Doretta Harter are moving to Northwood Manor on Tuesday and nervous about the move and covet your prayers and visits.
Kateri Burnett has a pinched nerve in her neck which is causing all of her shoulder and finger pain. She will be seeing a spine doctor on April 17th. Please pray for relief from this pain.

Week of 3/24/2024
Cinda Cain would like prayers for her brother-in-law, Aaron Anson's family. His mother, Juanita, passed away yesterday.
Jim McKinney had a heart procedure on Wednesday. Everything went well. Thank you for your prayers.
Cheryl Parrish would like prayers for the family of Jeanne Travis in her passing.
Geoff Witt, our previous Worship Team Leaders he is having serious cancer issues and has an appointment on April 3rd with another oncologist. They will be going over all the treatment options.
Jeff & Zanna Paul, wants to thank everyone for all the prayers, cards and food for Zanna. Surgery went well and she is on the mend. Contied prayers for re-hab.
Jerry Smith is asking for prayer for Karen who is recovering from pneumonia.
Dorine Ward has a praise that her mom is home and doing well. Also, her brother, Doug, was in hospital this week with heart issues. He is home now on medication but needs prayers for some decisions that he needs to make.