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February 21, 2025 | Elder Update

Dear Harvest Family, 

After our February elder board meeting, we wanted to share an update with you. We are deeply grateful for all God is doing in our church and for your continued faithfulness. We especially praise Him for the incredible generosity shown on Compassion Weekend and look forward to how He will work through this ministry in Guatemala.

Below, you’ll find the key topics from our meeting. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to connect with an elder in person or by email.

Date: February 18, 2025
Location: Rolling Meadows Campus
Agenda:

Food and Prayer

  • Prayer with congregants
  • Dinner


Pastoral

  • Prayer as a group


Strategy/Direction

  • HCA – Strategic Direction 
  • Building Stewardship


Principle/Doctrine

  • Theology: 40 Questions for Elders and Deacons discussion (Chapters 29-30) 
  • Discussed Marriage, Remarriage, Divorce Document 


Process/Administration

  • Approval of January Meeting Minutes
  • Follow Vision Update
  • Communication to congregation


Close in Prayer

You are loved!

Harvest Groups Podcast

Helpful conversations about Community and Discipleship Groups (D-Groups) at
Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago.
Community Group Leader Podcast
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 1
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 2
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 3
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 4
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 5
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 6
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 7
D Group Leader Podcast
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 1 | Share Your Story
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 2 | Goals and Expectations
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 3 | HEAR Journals and Scripture Memory
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 4 | Accountability and Prayer
Conversation 1 D-Group Multiply Guide | Who, Why, Where?
Bonus Episode 1 | Am I Ready to Lead a D-Group?
Conversation 2 D-Group Multiply Guide | Identifying Potential Members
Bonus Episode 2 | How to Select the Right People for Your D Group
Conversation 3 D-Group Multiply Guide | Inviting Potential Members
Bonus Episode 3 | How to Invite People to Your D-Group
Conversation 4 D-Group Multiply Guide | Celebrate & Commission

Community Group Outreach/Service Ideas

Create homeless blessing bags together, distribute to homeless outreach in area or keep in your car to give out.  

Serve at The Ruth Project either downtown Elgin or at the farm 

Serve together at Feed My Starving Children 

Contact campus ministry team to “adopt” a single mother in the congregation, and provide her with ongoing support (babysitting, groceries, gifts of encouragement)  

Contact local elementary/middle/high school and ask to provide regular blessing baskets to teachers   

Contact local senior/assisted living facility and offer to host a praise and worship night or ongoing Bible study 

Serve at local soup kitchen  

Sign up to serve with Habitat for Humanity  

Find more Volunteer opportunities at https://www.volunteermatch.org/ 

Contact the Lead Team