God is up to His greatness again. Week after week God is bringing new people to not only worship with us but also to join with us to do His Will. Sunday School classes are growing and many new Bible Study opportunities are springing up throughout the week.
The Women's Ministry has just completed another highly successful banquet and they are now preparing for their spring Bible Study events. You won't want to miss this great time. Check with Carol Nobles for more details.
The Youth Ministry is on a roll. After a wonderful Planet Wisdom experience they are now getting ready to attend WinterJam and then will be pointing their attention to YCW at Branson. Don't miss a single week.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Our Last Day in Towanda
Wow - What a way to finish up.
We started with VBS and had a great last day. The kids are wonderful and it was great to know some new faces.
4 of us were invited to tour the proposed new church and parsonage. It holds some great potential if this is the building God wants for Harvest House. Pray that God will make His will known clearly.
Again satan tried to get us down with a surprise flat tire. But we laughed about it and God used it as an opportunity. While the tire store was repairing it Steve and I had an opportunity to talk to the owner and the mechanic about Harvest House and the block party. Even though they couldn't go they listened and seeds were planted.
As we prepared for the block party it was looking like it wouldn't happen because of rain. At one point it was coming down hard. We prayed and in the late afternoon (about 5:00) it cleared off and the sun came out. That was an answer to prayer but God wasn't done showing His power. The block party ended about 8:45 and at 9:00 here came the rain. And it rained all through tear down. And as we got wet is was a wonderful answer to our prayers. Isn't God good.
The block party was the best yet. There were well over 100 people there and they just kept coming and staying. Last night I challenged Harvest House to do our jobs at the block party and they did. They served, cooked, cleaned and all. It was wonderful to see them serving their own town. Aspen Park they are learning and they will be a blessing to Towanda and the surrounding area.
How do we say goodbye to people that opened their hearts and lives to us? We don't. We will just say "see ya".
Harvest House we love you and will be praying for you that God will pour out His rain of blessings all over you.
See Ya,
Tom
We started with VBS and had a great last day. The kids are wonderful and it was great to know some new faces.
4 of us were invited to tour the proposed new church and parsonage. It holds some great potential if this is the building God wants for Harvest House. Pray that God will make His will known clearly.
Again satan tried to get us down with a surprise flat tire. But we laughed about it and God used it as an opportunity. While the tire store was repairing it Steve and I had an opportunity to talk to the owner and the mechanic about Harvest House and the block party. Even though they couldn't go they listened and seeds were planted.
As we prepared for the block party it was looking like it wouldn't happen because of rain. At one point it was coming down hard. We prayed and in the late afternoon (about 5:00) it cleared off and the sun came out. That was an answer to prayer but God wasn't done showing His power. The block party ended about 8:45 and at 9:00 here came the rain. And it rained all through tear down. And as we got wet is was a wonderful answer to our prayers. Isn't God good.
The block party was the best yet. There were well over 100 people there and they just kept coming and staying. Last night I challenged Harvest House to do our jobs at the block party and they did. They served, cooked, cleaned and all. It was wonderful to see them serving their own town. Aspen Park they are learning and they will be a blessing to Towanda and the surrounding area.
How do we say goodbye to people that opened their hearts and lives to us? We don't. We will just say "see ya".
Harvest House we love you and will be praying for you that God will pour out His rain of blessings all over you.
See Ya,
Tom
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Wednesday in Towanda
Last night ended a day of excitement and some rest. After nonstop for a few days Wednesday started with VBS and then we had an afternoon to canvas and make plans for the evening. We cooked hot dogs for the church and had an indoor concert from our Youth Praise Team.
The Church congregation enjoyed the evening but we challenged them to take leadership in Thursdays block party. A challenge was presented to take over our positions and let us assist them so they could do this without us throughout the year.
On Thursday a few of us will be able to get inside the proposed new building to see what the possibilities are for a move. Pray for them as they seek God in this business venture.
The Church congregation enjoyed the evening but we challenged them to take leadership in Thursdays block party. A challenge was presented to take over our positions and let us assist them so they could do this without us throughout the year.
On Thursday a few of us will be able to get inside the proposed new building to see what the possibilities are for a move. Pray for them as they seek God in this business venture.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Tuesday in Towanda
Wow what an exciting day. It started off with VBS growing in number. I'm not sure the final count but it was more than yesterday. We also had teams go out and knock on doors. They had a lot of good responses so we felt confident the block party would be well attended.
Before lunch we went as a team to the new building and prayer walked and celebrated what we believe will be a gift from God to Harvest House. It is a great site and has tremendous potential.
At lunch the majority of the team wanted to eat Scrapple. So I took them all to a restaurant I knew sold it. 10 members of the team ate it. It wasn't bad. But some just couldn't get up the nerve to try it.
At the block party we had the highest attendance yet. It even topped last years biggest. They kept coming and coming. It was a huge success and God kept giving us more. Here's what happened.
While going to the businesses Robert Ringol and Brian Spikes talked a shop owner into letting them advertise the block party on their sign which is like a small billboard. They let them put up all the info for 2 days.
Then someone got the radio station to "give" that's right "GIVE" free air time to Harvest House for some spot ads. They are going to interview Bro. Arnie and air them randomly.
And it gets better. During the block party a newspaper reporter came by to take pictures of the Methodist church next door. She asked Robert what was happening. After explaining it all she decided to scrap the Methodists and right there on the spot she interviewed Bro. Arnie and said the article will be in the paper within a day or two. She also said she would put a picture in of the block party. So I will be buying a paper until we can see it.
It was a truly God-given successful day of PR and advertisement for Harvest House. God did it all because we tried last year and couldn't do it.
We give God all the glory for today and can't wait for tomorrow.
Tom
Before lunch we went as a team to the new building and prayer walked and celebrated what we believe will be a gift from God to Harvest House. It is a great site and has tremendous potential.
At lunch the majority of the team wanted to eat Scrapple. So I took them all to a restaurant I knew sold it. 10 members of the team ate it. It wasn't bad. But some just couldn't get up the nerve to try it.
At the block party we had the highest attendance yet. It even topped last years biggest. They kept coming and coming. It was a huge success and God kept giving us more. Here's what happened.
While going to the businesses Robert Ringol and Brian Spikes talked a shop owner into letting them advertise the block party on their sign which is like a small billboard. They let them put up all the info for 2 days.
Then someone got the radio station to "give" that's right "GIVE" free air time to Harvest House for some spot ads. They are going to interview Bro. Arnie and air them randomly.
And it gets better. During the block party a newspaper reporter came by to take pictures of the Methodist church next door. She asked Robert what was happening. After explaining it all she decided to scrap the Methodists and right there on the spot she interviewed Bro. Arnie and said the article will be in the paper within a day or two. She also said she would put a picture in of the block party. So I will be buying a paper until we can see it.
It was a truly God-given successful day of PR and advertisement for Harvest House. God did it all because we tried last year and couldn't do it.
We give God all the glory for today and can't wait for tomorrow.
Tom
Monday, July 16, 2007
Monday in Towanda
Today was full of great surprises. Here's the day in a nutshell.
VBS started with 3 at 9:00 and by 9:30 we had 8 wonderful and energetic kids. All the workers did a great job making it special no matter how many were in their class.
During VBS a group of us went to the proposed new church and strategized how to reach the houses with flyers and friendly faces. Then a group of 4 took off and hit the streets handing out flyers and inviting the people to check us out at the block parties.
Another group went shopping for supplies and because of the limited stores they had to drive into the state of New York to find what we needed. That was an all day affair but all the supplies were picked up and now we are ready to minister through food and games.
Then as a group we went to one of the church members restaurant for lunch and had a great time supporting him.
Tonight we went to ElMira New York and went to a mall and ate at a nice restaurant. This was our one relaxing evening before a nonstop stretch of VBS, knocking on doors and 3 parties around town where we will feed the people and love on them
We need your prayers. Satan is working overtime on our health and some of our energy. We are encouraging each other but this trip is under great attack. Pray, Pray, Pray.
Tom
VBS started with 3 at 9:00 and by 9:30 we had 8 wonderful and energetic kids. All the workers did a great job making it special no matter how many were in their class.
During VBS a group of us went to the proposed new church and strategized how to reach the houses with flyers and friendly faces. Then a group of 4 took off and hit the streets handing out flyers and inviting the people to check us out at the block parties.
Another group went shopping for supplies and because of the limited stores they had to drive into the state of New York to find what we needed. That was an all day affair but all the supplies were picked up and now we are ready to minister through food and games.
Then as a group we went to one of the church members restaurant for lunch and had a great time supporting him.
Tonight we went to ElMira New York and went to a mall and ate at a nice restaurant. This was our one relaxing evening before a nonstop stretch of VBS, knocking on doors and 3 parties around town where we will feed the people and love on them
We need your prayers. Satan is working overtime on our health and some of our energy. We are encouraging each other but this trip is under great attack. Pray, Pray, Pray.
Tom
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Sunday at Harvest House
It was a great day worshiping with our Christian brothers and sisters at Harvest House. The services were great and Sunday School was a blessing. But the best was what took place outside the church walls. We were broken up into groups of 3 and 4 and taken into their homes for a wonderful time of lunch and fellowship. These are the greatest people. Every single one of our teams talked nonstop about how special that was.
Harvest House has a great spirit and the love is shown through their actions to others.
Harvest House has a great spirit and the love is shown through their actions to others.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
We made it!
Well after 2 days of driving and numerous problems we made it to Towanda. God worked overtime to get us safely here. From lost money to construction woes to a dead battery and alternator it was a wild ride. But God honored our commitment by getting us here safely.
Check in everyday for updates.
Tom
Check in everyday for updates.
Tom
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