Sunday Services are at 9:00 am 11:00 am
Sunday Services are at 9:00 am 11:00 am
March 26, 2025 Church Council Meeting Summary
Submitted by Ruth Reilly
Finance Team Update - Submitted by Jerry Allison
Membership Secretary Report - Submitted by Greg Hodson
New Harvester Members:
Transferred/Withdrawn Members:
Retirements:
New Staff Members:
Teller Team New Members:
11:00 AM Worship Attendance:
Children's Ministry Report- submitted by Holly Hallam
Weekly attendance varies. One time we only had two children! On an average we have 8-10 children attending Sunday School. Our December theme is Christmas Playlist - Let Heaven and Nature Sing. We have been busy learning about Mary, Joseph, and Jesus and the wonderful Christmas story. We have been practicing our song for the 4:00 Christmas Eve service and have been making ornaments for our Christmas tree. The children will be enjoying a Happy Birthday, Jesus! celebration in Sunday School on Christmas Eve after we have finished singing.
We are still looking for more volunteers for our Children's Ministry Team. So far, these are the people who have volunteered to serve on this team: Ruth Reilly, Karen Nick, Sarah Jones, Holly Hallam, and Gary Hallam.
Congregational Care Committee Report- Submitted by Deb Alexander
For the past month Congregational Care has been busy sending cards, making phone calls and sharing meals with our congregation.
I'm looking for a few more people who are not on Congregational Care to provide meals in the new year.
Mission Outreach Team Update - Submitted by Robin Phillips
There was no formal meeting this month. The team continues to work on assignments related to
fundraising to support our many missions. Next meeting scheduled for April 2nd at 6:30 pm.
Sisters in Spirit Update - Submitted by Linda Smith
We had nine ladies at the Sisters in Spirit meeting on March 22nd. We assembled Easter eggs for the
children's ministry, played a game and had some prayer time. It was a great time of fun, food and
fellowship. Next meeting will be the Tea Party on April 26th.
Staff Services Update- Submitted by Chuck Kanaar
We had our immersion baptism with the need to hire a new associate pastor, children's minister, and an office administrator in the first couple months of the new year, and all positions have been successfully filled. We have been very fortunate to have the people to fill these positions either in house or with recommendations from church members.
Now we can settle down and begin reviewing our Staff Services policy, Child Protection policy, and
continue to review and develop our benefits package for staff. We will be contacting Rusty for his input on the S.S. policy and the protection policy. We have been planning the retirement celebration for Pastor Gary and Holly during our 5th Sunday family get together on March 30th.
Trustees Team Update - Submitted by Denny Johnson
We passed the preschool follow up inspection! We were actually given a "good job" compliment by
one of the inspectors. Thanks to Kailee Reitberger, George Alexander, Lloyd Evans, Bruce Kitchen and Fred Bennett for making this happen.
The Christian work ethic was truly on display Saturday March 22 here at Harvester! A small army of nearly 40 workers, aged from 5 thru the 80s, converged here to give our church a thorough spring cleaning. Inside and out, we've never looked better! Thanks to all who helped and especially to those who provided donuts. We will be holding a second 2025 workday in September. More details to follow.
The Trustees are seeking bids to repair our church driveway and parking lot. If you know or have
had experience with an asphalt paving company, please contact Denny Johnson at 813-431-7939.
No updates at this time.
Harvester Community Church
2432 Collier Pkwy, Land O Lakes, Fl 34639