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January 17, 2025 | Elder Update

Happy New Year, Church Family!

As we step into 2025, we are filled with gratitude and anticipation. Reflecting on 2024, we are overwhelmed by God’s faithfulness and the incredible generosity of our church. Thank you for being a part of what God is doing at Harvest Bible Chapel!

This year, we are excited to see how God will work through us as we move forward together in faith. Would you join us in praying for His guidance and provision in 2025? As part of the journey, we invite you to attend one of the Vision Gatherings for the Follow Initiative. These gatherings are an opportunity to hear from church leaders, explore the vision God has laid on our hearts, and ask any questions you may have.

Take a look at the agenda below, and as always, feel free to connect with an elder in person or via email. Let’s step boldly into this year together!


Elder Meeting
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Location: Crystal Lake Campus

Agenda
Food and Prayer

  • Dinner


Pastoral

  • Prayer


Strategy/Direction

  • Harvest Christian Academy – Strategic Direction Discussion


Process/Administration

  • Approval of December Meeting Minutes 
  • 2025 Budget Discussion and Approval
  • Church Discipline Update
  • Mandated Report Training Updated
  • 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