Worship Together this Sunday, September 13
*Worship at Harvest: 9:30 AM (Facebook/YouTube)
*Sunday School classes for all ages begin @ 11:00 AM – Meet in the sanctuary!
Worship Notes:
Sermon Series: Standing in Grace
Sermon: Rev. Seth Young – 1 Peter 3:8-12
Suffering for Righteousness’ Sake
8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For
“Whoever desires to love life
and see good days,
let him keep his tongue from evil
and his lips from speaking deceit;
11 let him turn away from evil and do good;
let him seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
Children and Parents
Parents:
We are glad to provide themed Worship Aids for Families (available at church in red folders).
Serving at Harvest:Are you interested in helping in any of these areas?*Nursery: Speak with Suzanne Bruder or Crystal Doyle, Nursery Committee*Greeter volunteers – Greet people at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings: See Cherylene Sedletzeck, Worship Committee*Trainee to help in the sound booth: See Cherylene Sedletzeck*Make meals occasionally for people who need them: See Carol Magargee, Fellowship Committee*Help with coffee on Sundays: See Carol Magargee*Missions Committee – Help with correspondence, plan events: See Linda or Matt McMaster
How are you connecting with others?
Let us know if we can help!
Special Harvest Reminders:
Sharing Life at HarvestUpcoming Events at HPC
Sunday School Classes Begin
Weekly Sunday School Classes for all ages will begin this Sunday, September 13 from 11:00 AM-12:00 noon. The Adult Class will continue a study of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. New and returning students are all welcome! There will be a class for Youth (high school and middle school) and the Children’s classes will continue in their studies in the Gospel Project. We will gather in the sanctuary, and classes will dismiss from there.
Women’s Evening Bible Study: Psalms
Women’s Evening Bible Study looks forward to hosting you and a friend as we study the book of Psalms together! The study will begin Tuesday, September 29 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM, meeting weekly at Harvest. We plan to use the “At His Feet” study book, simply titled “Psalms”. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Stephanie Seifert by September 22nd as books need to be ordered. Payment for books ($9.00 each) can be made to Stephanie via Venmo, cash, or check on the first day of the study.
Hope to see you there as we lean into the book that guides us when seeking peace in chaos, a language for our grief, or a way to celebrate victory.
Harvest Worship Choir
The Harvest Worship Choir will begin rehearsals Wednesday, September 23, from 7:30-8:45 PM. If God has given you a love for singing and a voice to praise Him, we hope you will plan to be a part of Worship Choir this year! Worship Choir is open to High School students and adults. Questions? Speak with Cherylene Sedletzeck or Eric Pfeiffer.
Children’s and Youth Choirs and Kidz Klub
Harvest Children’s Choirs and Kidz Klub will resume Wednesday evening activities Wednesday, September 23, from 6:00-7:30 PM. Children in Kindergarten through 8th grade are welcomed to join us each Wednesday evening to worship God in song and enjoy Bible lessons and games together. Bible lessons are structured as separate teaching times for K-4th grade and 5th-8th grade. Contact Cherylene Sedletzeck for questions about Choirs and Pastor Brett about Kidz Klub.
NEW: Beholding Christ: An Evening for Women in the Word with Nancy Guthrie
Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie (PCA) has a national speaking tour coming up, and will be in our area on Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7:00 – 8:30 PM at Parkside Church, 7100 Pettibone Road, Chagrin Falls, OH.
Cost: $12 (Registration link and more information from Parkside)
Optional: Sign up to carpool/caravan on the Women’s Ministry Bulletin Board at church.
Beholding Christ:
“Over the course of ninety minutes of teaching interspersed with corporate singing, Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie will show how the whole of the Bible’s story drives toward the day when we will see Christ face-to-face, and how we can behold him now “as through a mirror dimly” (1 Cor. 13:12) as we gaze upon his beauty day-by-day in his word.”
HPC Small Groups
At Harvest, we rejoice that God is sovereign and faithful to His word, and we are thankful that His faithfulness enables us to grow as disciples and equips us to strengthen one another in our relationship with Him with and each other. One of the ways that we respond to His faithfulness is by having our faith strengthened through the study of His word. To this end, Harvest offers Small Groups to encourage life together and deepen our relationship with the Lord through Bible study and community connection.
If you would like to know more about HPC Small Groups, please sign up at the Connection Center as new groups are forming!
October Save the Date:
*Trunk or Treat: Save Saturday, October 24 for this annual fellowship and community event, with setup at 3:00 PM and event from 4:00 – 6:00 PM.
Next Week Events at HPC
TUESDAY 9/15:
*3B’S – Band of Brothers with Bibles 7:00 PM @ Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
THURSDAY 9/17:
*Weekly Off-site Prayer Meeting: Contact Pastor Brett for details each week @ brett.wirebaugh@harvestpca.com
FRIDAY 9/18:
*Kids Night/Parents Night Out 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Speak with Carol Magargee for more information!
Timely Resources:
*Family TableTalk Conversation Starters
Especially for families with tweens and teens, (but great for anyone!) this is a wonderful FREE new daily resource. Download here to Read, Think, Apply, and Pray with your kids! https://cpyu.org/resource_category/family-tabletalk/
*Online Children’s Messages with Pastor Brett: https://www.facebook.com/HarvestVBS2020/videos/?ref=page_internal
Weekly messages for our younger friends!
*PCA Prayer Guide: “30 days of Gratitude” https://pcacdm.org/gratitude/
*PCA Webinars: https://pcamna.org/weekly-webcast/mna-webcast-schedule/
*Tithes and Offerings:
Thank you for your continued support of the ministry of Harvest during these changing times!
Onsite: offering plates will be set out in the sanctuary on Sundays.
Mail (checks only) to Harvest Presbyterian Church at 1095 E. Reagan Parkway Medina, OH 44256.
On-line: Contact our deacons at Deacons@harvestpca.com to set that up. Subject line: TITHELY HELP