Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Ugandan Prayer Leader Jackson Senyonga Coming to Harvest Time


Pastor and Prayer Leader Jackson Senyonga

Jackson Senyonga, Pastor of Christian Life Church in Kampala, Uganda is coming to Harvest Time for three days of transforming prayer and impartation.

Pastor Senyonga is the leader of the Ugandan prayer movement featured on the widely acclaimed Transformations 2 video produced by the Sentinel Group. Since its beginnings in the 1990’s the prayer movement has brought unprecedented revival and change to the nation of Uganda. On New Year’s Eve 2000, the Ugandan President attended a stadium prayer event where he repented for his nation’s sins of witchcraft and idolatry and placed the national flag into the hands of the Church leaders.

Today, Uganda is unique among all African nations. The HIV/AIDS rate is dramatically declining, the economy is soaring, and the President has recruited an agency of Christians to stomp out government corruption.

Christian Life Church in Kampala has a membership of more than 40,000 people, with an average Sunday attendance of 22,000. The Church has also planted more than 600 new churches and is building homes for widows and orphans.


Christian Life Church gathering at Nembole Stadium in Uganda, 2004

Pastor Senyonga’s schedule with us will be:

Sunday morning, March 11, 8:30 & 11:00 am
Preaching

Sunday-Tuesday evenings, March 11, 12 & 13, 7:00 pm
Regional Transforming Prayer and Impartation Services

Please begin to cover these important meetings in prayer!

Friday, February 23, 2007

Harvest Time Schedule and Upcoming Events, Week of 2/25/07

Sunday, Feb. 25

8:30 am:
Worship Service
KinderChurch Room 103 (Ages 3-Kindergarten)

10:00 am:

Sunday School
Intercessory Prayer
Membership Class

11:00 am:
Worship Service
KinderChurch Room 103 (Ages 3–Pre-K)

11:30 am:
Generation “A” Room 107 (Grades K–6)

4:00 pm:
Iglesia Hispana Tiempo De Cosecha


Monday, Feb. 26

10:30 am:
Ladies Prayer



Tuesday, Feb. 27


7:00 pm:
Christian Life Night, with:

  • e-cwip
  • The Alpha Course
  • Intercessory Prayer (Dutch Sheets Video Series)

Wednesday, Feb. 28


7:00 pm:
Family Life Night, with:
  • e-cwip
  • Intercessory Prayer (Dutch Sheets Video Series);
  • Flipsyde Youth Group
  • Royal Rangers - This week: Pinewood Derby!
  • Missionettes
  • Rainbows
  • Nursery

Thursday, March 1


7:30 pm:
Iglesia Hispana, Tiempo De Cosecha



Friday, March 2


10:00 am:
Young at Heart

10:30 am:
Praying Wives

12:30 pm:
Cornerstone Co-op

7:30 pm: Mid Point Cafe (doors open at 6:30 pm)


Saturday, March 3

6:00 pm:
Iglesia Hispana, Tiempo De Cosecha


SPECIAL EVENTS

Pinewood Derby
The Royal Rangers Pinewood Derby has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 28th at 7:00 pm.

Mid Point Café Workshop, March 2
The next Mid Point Café will be Friday, March 2nd with the Sam Cintron Band.

Annual Business Meeting, March 7
The Harvest Time Annual Business Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 7th at 7:00 pm. All members are encouraged to attend. There will be a Movie Night for kids.

Regional Transforming Prayer & Impartation Conference, March 11-13th
Jackson Senyonga, Pastor of Christian Life Church in Kampala, Uganda, is coming to Connecticut for three days of transforming prayer and impartation. Don't miss it!

Men’s Retreat, March 30-31
Attention all Harvest Time Men, mark your calendars for the next Men’s Retreat at the Star Lake Lodge in Bloomingdale, New Jersey on Friday and Saturday, March 30-31. The charge for the weekend will be $100.00. Please put your deposit in the offering.

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Thursday, February 22, 2007

e-cwip Website is Freshly Updated



Good news! The e-cwip website has freshly updated and now contains all the notes and recorded video of the current course, which is Course 103. If you've missed any of the lectures in Course 103, they are available now for online viewing or for downloading, all for free.

Visit the e-cwip site at www.e-cwip.com for more information about getting "ecwipped."

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Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Cry Out This Thursday night!

CRY OUT returns - come out on Thursday night at 7:30 pm in the Prayer Room to cry out for your unsaved loved ones, our towns, cities and our country!

Missions Convention Wrap-Up

You'll be hearing more in the days to come about the outstanding pledge totals received during our Missions Convention. We thank God for a wonderful event this past weekend and the way our hearts were stirred to pray and give and go for Him! Stay tuned for pictures and more...

Friday, February 16, 2007

Missions Convention kicks off tonight!

Blessings Church Family,

As you know, tonight we kick off Missions Convention 2007 and our theme is "Hearts to Change the World". The Missions Committee has worked very hard these last few months to put together an awesome weekend for you to be a part of. Please do not let the cold weather affect your warm hearts. Bundle up tonight and come out for a wonderful dinner from around the world, hear about our work in the Gulf and find out about our upcoming projects.



Ladies, tomorrow will be a morning to remember, with not one, but two anointed speakers to bless and inspire your hearts. And finally, Sunday will be the grand finale to our celebration of what God is doing around the world. Please don't miss out, we need your support and presence to make this the BEST Missions Convention in Harvest Times history.

See you all at 6:30 this evening....bring your appetites!

With much love and Hearts to change the world,

Steve and Kate

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

All services and classes cancelled, February 14th

Due to the icy weather, all Services (e-cwip, Intercessory Prayer, Royal Rangers, Missionnettes & Flipsyde Youth) will be Cancelled for this evening, Wednesday, February 14, 2007.

The Harvest Time Church Office will be closed today but we will be monitoring our e-mail.

Important: tonight's Royal Rangers Pinewood Derby has been rescheduled to: two weeks from tonight, Wednesday, February 28th.

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

All classes cancelled Tuesday, Feb. 13


We don't expect King Street to look like this, but you never know!

In anticipation of winter weather, all classes this evening (Tuesday, February 13th) are cancelled. There will be no Alpha Course, e-cwip or Intercessory Prayer.

Monday, February 12, 2007

Missions Trip: Sunday Update



Please note: this update is a little late owing to the busyness of the team!

To see tons of great pictures from the trip, see our Flickr photos here!

Sunday

The guys worshiped with our brothers and sisters of New Life Church and Pastor Larry Ficklin in Long Beach, MS this morning. "God we proclaim life, unity and provision for Pastor Larry and his church body." Please pray for traveling grace and mercies as the remainder of our group head home today. The vans with tools/supplies left early this morning around 8am; please say a special prayer for Tony F, Keenan H, Adam C and our brother Prince as they will be traveling for the next 21 hours. "God keep your warriors, these men of faith, under your hand of protection, go ahead of them with your Spirit, make the crooked straight and their vision clear, and return them home safe to us and their families."



God bless each one who participated in Phase 1 of Rebuilding the Gulf Coast. We are looking forward to sharing our testimonies with you during the Missions Conference this weekend!

Missions Trip: Saturday Update


Please note: this update is a little late owing to the busyness of the team!

To see more great pictures from the trip, see our Flickr photos here!

Saturday

Tony F. shared from Psalm 127:1-5, "Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain." We concluded worship with powerful testimonies of the week. "How great is our God!"



Some of the crew left today. "God protect us as we travel!" The remaining crew worked feverishly until late in the evening. Before leaving the job site, each one of the guys spoke words of life and blessings over Bro. Warren and his family; they spoke in the spirit that God would begin tearing down strongholds, removing generational sin and to supernaturally restore spiritual freedom to their lives.

Missions Trip: Friday Update




Please note: this update is a little late owing to the busyness of the team!

To see more great pictures from the trip, see our Flickr photos here!

Friday

Pastor Steve P. prophesied over our lives and shared from the Word regarding the “Oaks of Righteousness”. He talked about how our lives, committed to the Lord, are like images of the large oak trees lining the gulf coast surviving Hurricane Katrina’s vengeance. Scripture: Isaiah 61.

After this word, Steve G. directed us to Deuteronomy 28:1-12, which speaks of the blessings of obedience.

Today about 90% of Bro. Warren’s house was finished. Pastor Derek, of World Prayer Tabernacle (WPT) in Chalmette LA, and Pastor Carl (previous senior pastor of WPT, now pioneering a new church in Slidell, LA and now responsible for a small church in Picayune, MS) met us this afternoon to share their excitement of Phase 2, which is scheduled to kick off in early July 2007.

Later in the evening we all went out for dinner to celebrate what God is doing in the Gulf Coast, but especially what He’s beginning to do in our lives. When you see one of the crew at church this week, thank them for being obedient to His Call. Most of the guys made huge sacrifices being obedient. Remember, God is a rewarder of the faithful. They are truly living out the Great Commission: it’s all about touching lives. I encourage Harvest Time to step out in faith and be open to God’s Call; it’s the only true way to experience true peace, love, and joy. It’s through desperation and faithful obedience that God displays His wonders and miracles!

Missions Trip: Thursday update




See the complete set of Gulf Coast Missions trip pictures here!

(Please note: owing to busyness and travel, these updates are slightly late!)

Thursday

We started off the morning with an anointing service for the three who joined us after Monday; Christie and Steve G. brought a powerful word from the Spirit, Steve G. then anointed each of our hands again and boldly prophesied over each of us; the glory of God fell upon us. "Oh God, continue to show us your glory!" Today was very fruitful; most of the painting and flooring was completed. We had a special evening with Bro. Warren and his family; our amazing chef, Frank B., cooked an exquisite Italian meal.


God is working on this family through us, and because of our obedience, God will start pouring out His blessing on us, our families, and our lives.

Saturday, February 10, 2007

Missions Convention Coming Up



What's more fun than a Missions Parade?
See more great pictures from last year's parade here!

“Hearts to Change the World”

Harvest Time Church International Missions Convention 2007
February 16, 17, & 18th

Friday night 6:30pm – 9:30pm: International Foods/Family Night
Special Guest Speaker: Pastor Larry Ficklin, New Life Church, Long Beach, Mississippi
A key instrument of God during and in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

Saturday Ladies Brunch 9:00am-12:00 noon (boutiques open at 8:30am)
“Give Them a Dream,” with Special Guest Speakers:

  • Joan Wren, Greater Nassau Women’s Services Pregnancy Care Center Fernandina Beach, Florida Center for girls and women facing pregnancy choices.
  • Tara Root, HTCI Board of Directors for “My Fathers House”, a home for orphaned children in Senegal, Africa.
Sunday Morning, 8:30am and 11:00am services Missions Pledge Sunday/International Children’s Parade
Special Guest Speaker:
David Grant, Assemblies of God World Missionary and founder of Project Rescue

David’s contagious passion and energy communicates the message of, “What kind of mark do I want to leave on the world?"

For 35 Years, India has been the heart and focus of his ministry. Thousands of churches have been planted and scores of colleges established as a result of his boundless energy. While continuing his commitment to the needs of India, David’s heart to share his faith and see sexual trafficking victims rescued and restored has carried him to over thirty countries around the world.

For God so loved the world……John 3:16

Friday, February 09, 2007

Harvest Time Schedule and Upcoming Events, Week of February 11, 2007

Sunday, Feb. 11

8:30 am:

  • Worship Service
  • KinderChurch Room 103 (Ages 3-Kindergarten)
10:00 am:
  • Sunday School
  • Intercessory Prayer
  • Membership Class
11:00 am
  • Worship Service
  • KinderChurch Room 103 (Ages 3–Pre-K)
11:30 am
  • Generation “A” Room 107 (Grades K–6)
4:00 pm
  • Iglesia Hispana Tiempo De Cosecha

Monday, Feb. 12
  • Mid Point Café Workshop, 7:00 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 13
  • Christian Life Night, 7:00 pm, with:
    • e-cwip
    • The Alpha Course
    • Intercessory Prayer (Dutch Sheets Video Series)

Wednesday, Feb. 14
  • Family Life Night, 7:00 pm with:
    • e-cwip
    • Intercessory Prayer (Dutch Sheets Video Series)
    • Flipsyde Youth Group
    • Royal Rangers
    • Missionettes
    • Rainbows
    • Nursery

Thursday, Feb. 15
  • Iglesia Hispana, Tiempo De Cosecha 7:30 pm

Friday, Feb. 15
  • Young at Heart, 10:00 am
  • Praying Wives, 10:30 am
  • Cornerstone Co-op, 12:30 pm
  • International Foods & Family Night, 6:30 pm

Saturday, Feb. 16
  • Ladies' Brunch, 8:30 am
  • Iglesia Hispana, Tiempo De Cosecha 6:00 pm

SPECIAL EVENTS

“Hearts to Change the World” Missions Convention 2007

February 16th, 6:30 pm
International Foods and Family Night with Special Guest Speaker Larry Fickin

February 17th, 8:30 am
Ladies Brunch with Special Guest Speakers Joan Wren & Tara Root

February 18th, 8:30 am and 11:00 am
Missions Pledge Sunday/International Children’s Parade; Special Guest Speaker David Grant

Membership Classes Begin
Pastor Glenn will be holding his next series of Membership Classes Today, February 18th, 25th & March 4th. Membership Sunday will be held on Sunday March 11th. If you would like to become a member of the Harvest Time family, please sign up at the Welcome Center.

Mid Point Café Workshop
Ely Sotomayor will be holding a Mid Point Café Workshop tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm.

Cry Out!
The next Cry Out prayer and evangelism night will be held on Thursday, February 22nd at 7:30 pm.

Annual Business Meeting
The Harvest Time Annual Business Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 7th at 7:00 pm. All members are encouraged to attend.

Men’s Retreat, March 30-31
Attention all Harvest Time Men, mark your calendars for the next Men’s Retreat at the Star Lake Lodge in Bloomingdale, New Jersey on Friday and Saturday, March 30-31. The charge for the weekend will be $100.00. Please put your deposit in the offering.

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No Ladies' Workshop tomorrow

Although the Events calendar on our website displayed a Ladies' Workshop for tomorrow, that was a tentative date only and there is no ladies' event tomorrow.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thursday, February 08, 2007

Missions Trip: Wednesday Update



(See more great pictures on our Flickr site here!)

Wednesday

Keenan has a friend, Kattie G. from Darien, a registered nurse, who joined us today and was a great blessing. The guys commented, "Finally God came through and provided someone to help in the kitchen and washing cloths, ha-ha!!" What a fun bunch of fun guys we have down here. Christie and I can truly say the spirit of peace and the joy and glory of the Lord is evident in each one of these men.

Today was a big day for getting the word out regarding our missions project here in Long Beach, MS and Chalmette, LA. God opened up a door through our brother Keenan to give a 45-minute live interview with Brice Phillips, owner and operator of, WQRS 103.5 FM, the only radio station to survive in Katrina Gulf Coast area after the storm.



That afternoon we met with Pastor Derek and others from WPT, Chalmette, LA to continue sharing our vision regarding rebuilding their church and evangelizing the community; Bro's Ray G. and Frank B. cooked up a wonderful cajun cuisine, seafood gumbo, boiled shrimp & crawfish, sweet potato dessert, and we ended celebrating Adam C.'s big 41st birthday with live music complete with singing & dancing crawfish, you had to be there...



After the older guys crashed for the night, the younger guys, led by none other than our new arrival Carlos D., stayed up late running the road!. They were strictly counseled by the older guys when they returned.

On a more serious note, thanks to the families who let these guys participate in kingdom work, and also for everyone praying for the success of in this ministry. The team down here are changed forever.

Ricky

Missions Trip: Tuesday Update


John and Jeff in action

(See latest pictures from the Gulf Coast Missions Trip on our Flickr site here!)

Tuesday Update

Today the guys made huge progress in the housing project; Tom B., a friend Dave F. and Jeff V. joined us this morning flying in to New Orleans. Tom B. lives and works in Stamford, CT, gifted in sheetrock/taping. What a blessing to our team. While the crew was busy at the job site, Christie and I drove to Chalmette to meet with Bro. Ray and Ms. Dee; we are surveying the area to be prepared for the Street Fire Ministries, Evangelism, and the Salvation Show. We have a few areas selected to stage our Summer Production. The brothers and sisters at World Prayer Tabernacle (WPT) are very excited with our vision for the kingdom work in the Chalmette area.
God Bless,
Ricky

Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Harvest Time Missions Crew on the Radio Wednesday

Live Radio Broadcast: hear it on line Wednesday, at 10:30 – 11:30... go to:

www.myspace.com/wqrzlp1035fm

"Faith Works" Rebuilding Gulf Coast Missions Project 2007!



Tony, our plumbing expert!

(See more photos from the Missions Trip on our Flickr site - click here!)

Be in prayer for our missions team who are currently hard at work on the Gulf Coast ministering in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina! Here's what's happening:

Sunday
The guys worshiped with Pastor Derek Burchert of World Prayer Tabernacle, Chalmette LA, the church we are helping rebuild in Phase 2 of Faith Works. Make no mistake - the church building may have been destroyed by the weapons of the enemy, but the Spirit of the Lord is alive and well in the heart and lives of these believers.

The worship was anointed and powerful: one of our own, Prince, Steve's employee, responded to the altar call and gave his heart and life to the Lord. To God be the Glory! After the service, one of the elders of the church, Bro. Ray Gremillion, cooked a wonderful Cajun meal. If we keep eating like this our housing project may turn into a Medical Missions project before the end of the week! After the meal we met with Pastor Derek and his staff to review their vision for rebuilding their church.

Continue to pray that people will see the glory of the Lord through our lives.

God Bless,
Ricky & Christie


Monday
We started the week off with an anointing service. Christie reminded the group of the promise we heard regarding the blessings that are on the body of Harvest Time everytime it snows. Friday evening just prior to beginning our trip south, a light snow began to fall, and in every state we traveled in during the next 24 hrs snow continued falling - just a reminder that we are in step with God's will in the Gulf Coast Area.

God gave Christie 3 prophetic words for the week from Exodus 33: 12-36:6, when Moses returned from Mt Sinai the second time:

1. Even after Moses saw the glory of God he was continuing to ask for more (we should never be satisfied with where we are in our walk with the Lord);

2. God called and supernaturally gifted the men with skills they needed to build the tabernacle (we believe that as God did then with the Israelites He continues to do now by calling us and supernaturally providing us with what we need in order to complete his good work); and lastly,

3. As God asked the Israelites to stop giving offerings to the building of the temple, He is prophetically reminding us now that, through our obedience in going, He will provide more than enough to complete these projects here in the Gulf Coast. We had a long but productive day at Bro. Warren's house: the plumbing and sheet rock in the bathrooms and kitchen are nearly complete (almost 1 ½ days ahead of schedule.

Please pray for the salvation of Bro. Warren's precious family... through our friendship they are gaining our trust and we see God working on their hearts!