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May 24, 2024 | Elder Update

Dear Harvest Family,

What a great blessing it is to serve as elders at Harvest Bible Chapel. We thank God for all He is doing in our church. We had the privilege this week to gather and pray with several congregants before our meeting on the Elgin Campus. Our next meeting will be held at the North Shore Campus on Tuesday, June 11 and we will once again have time to pray with anyone who would like to join us. See below for this past week’s agenda. 

Elder Meeting Agenda
May 21, 2024; Elgin Campus (Cornerstone Room)      

Food and Prayer           

  • Prayer with congregants  5:30–6:00 PM
  • Dinner and fellowship   6:00–6:30 PM


Pastoral  6:30–7:15 PM

  • Opening commendation and challenge. Kevin
  • George Michaelides – Official roll off of Elder Board. Kevin
  • Prayer for Romarez Moody – New RM Campus Pastor.  All
  • Ministry Reports    Lead Team/Campus Pastors
  • What does it look like to be an elder in our church?   John S
  • Team building discussion   John S/Kevin             


Principle/Doctrine   7:15–8:15 PM

  • 40 Questions About Elders and Deacons discussion – Chapter 25   Jeff S, Jon B
  • Care Ministry—RSO update   Dave L
  • Lead Team update   Jeff B                                                                   


Process/Administration   8:15–9:00 PM

  • Minutes of April 2024 meeting approval. Rob
  • Audit Committee – reading of management letter    Richard
  • Roof insurance claim update.  Jeff S
  • Journey of Generosity invites Jeff S
  • Statement of Faith progress/approval. Kevin
  • Elder bench update    Kevin
  •            When is the next elder class?
  • Discipline updates   Richard
  •            Disciplinary letter to congregant update              
  • Schedule a Saturday service date to introduce Elder Team   Kevin
  • Communication to congregation   All


Close in prayer           

—The Elders of Harvest Bible Chapel 

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