Harrison Happenings
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Letter from Bishop Carter
Take time to read this vitally important letter from, Bishop Carter. A call for antiracism work, a charge for tender and persistent work to be compassionate neighbors within our community. And to be mindful and prayerful with and for our great denomination and the work of, General Conference.
Lay Readers
Church family, a beautiful way to be in service with the church and for God is lay reading. Weekly at both of our services we need scripture readers. And we love having your voices share God’s word. Sign up HERE.
Hike and Bike
april 20 at 10 - 11:30 Am
James K Polk Homesite in Pineville, NC
All are welcome during the course of our 8+ week fellowship
Invite friends, relatives, acquaintances, and neighbors to get to know Harrison through the community of people who go there.
Beds Equal Dreams Bedding
turn in by may 19
Serve some of our youngest neighbors by providing the bedding to go with their brand new beds. These items are for the Beds EqualDreams Spring 2024 Bed Distribution on June 1st at Harrison Church. They need to be turned in NO LATER THAN May 19, 2024.
New Grow Groups
Day and Time vary by group
New Semester based Grow Groups are forming now! Be sure to register if you are interested in attending one of these groups.
Our On-Going groups are open to membership throughout the year. If you’re interested in attending one of these groups, contact the leader of the group or join in at the next meeting.
Food Collection
April 1 - 30
Food Drive for the Harrison Pantry location of Nourish Up (formerly Loaves and Fishes)!
Get ready to make a difference! We're hosting a food drive during the month of April, and we need your help. Here's a list of the most needed items:
- Grits
- Canned Tomatoes
- Canned Carrots
- Canned Mixed Vegetables
- Canned Corn
- Canned Peaches
- Canned Pineapple
- Canned Mandarin Oranges
- Spaghetti Sauce (no glass please)
- Pasta
- Crackers
- Condiments
Your donations will go a long way in supporting those in our community who are in need. Collection drums will be located in the Narthex, entrance to Hammill Hall, and the Admin building.
Nourih Up Volunteers
Tuesdays/Thursdays
Harrison Food Pantry needs YOU to be the hands and feet of Jesus for our hungry neighbors.
There is a desperate need for volunteers to serve Tuesday and Thursday mornings. No previous experience necessary. Volunteers must be 16+ years old and able to perform moderately physical tasks. Sign up HERE to volunteer.
If you have friends or neighbors you think might be interested in this service opportunity, please save the graphic below and text it to them encouraging them to sign up too!
Meet and Greet with Nathan
Hey church family! I give thanks to God for being appointed to be in ministry with you! Part of our journey together is to learn each other’s stories and learn what you love and dream about Harrison, and what I’m envisioning for Harrison. We have many homes that will host listening session to accomplish this growth together. Please signup for one of these times together and let’s see what God has in store for us!
-Nathan
Summer Camps
Registration for Vacation Bible School and Performing Arts Camp is now open. Click onnlinks below for additional information and to register.
On-Going Mission Opportunities
Backpack Ministry Food Drop Off
Sign-up to deliver food to Sterling Elementary School as part of our Backpack Ministry.
Nourish Up (formerly Loaves & Fishes)
Harrison’s Nourish Up (formerly Loaves & Fishes), a nonprofit fighting food insecurity in our community, is now back to serving clients inside the building behind Hammill Hall.
If you are interested in volunteering please sign up at https://tiny.cc/foodpantryhumc or contact Andra Sudler (agsudler@gmail.com). Currently, clients are served at Harrison on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10am-12pm. Noursih Up is accepting donations of food and toiletry items on an on-going basis. Donations can be left in the benches in Hammill Hall or in the donation closet in the Admin building.
