Parents’ Night Out

Parents’ Night Out is typically the first Friday of each month from 6-10 p.m. Nursery age through 5-year-old children are kept at the church office while parents get the opportunity to go out for a “date night.” For more information, contact the church office.

The next Parents’ Night Out will be Friday, Feb. 12, the second Friday of the month, so parents can enjoy a Valentine’s night out.

Impact

Impact, our youth small group for ages 12-18, meets every other Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Kittrell School, 7801 Old Woodbury Hwy.

Our next meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 10.

See the Youth page for more information on Impact and our other youth activities.

Scripture to ponder

Please ponder on the following scripture for this Sunday’s message:

“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
–Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

Raise Your Expectations: 11-15-09

Derrick Hartley, Pastor

Sermon notes

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10 (NIV)

“After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples 3to ask him, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.” Matthew 11:1-5 (NIV)

Thought No. 1:

Persecution shouldn’t surprise believers.

Thought No. 2:

Persecution is tangible evidence of salvation.

Thought No. 3:

Raise your expectations.

Thought No. 4:

The Kingdom of Heaven is ours.

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Basketball

Our annual Basketball Clinic at Kittrell School is now underway. This is a great opportunity to serve in the community and to meet many new friends. If you would like to help with coaching, assisting, keeping score, helping with the concession stand or just greeting people, we would love to have you. Please contact Brian Harrell or Derrick Hartley if you would like to help out.

Also, we plan on having our men’s pick-up games starting at about 3 p.m. on Saturdays after the clinic. Let Brian or Derrick know if you want to participate, and bring your friends out to play, too.

Kids’ View Helpers Needed

Kids’ View needs a few helpers for the month of March. If you can help with this ministry, please contact Kenny Harris at 615-653-5049 or Janet Harris at 615-653-5039 or by e-mail at kidsview@harvestviewchurch.org.

Can you spare 30 minutes a month?

We are in need of five helpers who can help set-up the gym for Sunday services. Set up takes about 30 minutes, and you are just needed one Saturday a month at 4 p.m. If you can help, contact Judd Eschliman at judd@harvestviewchurch.org or call him at 615-893-9900.