Latest Video Messages & Devotional
Ladies, join Thrive women for fun decorating your own mini-Christmas tree with your girlfriends, daughters, sisters & granddaughters! Let’s celebrate Jesus together- He’s the reason for the season. Includes raffle and a Christmas ornament! Bring your favorite holiday snack to share with everyone. Crafters, bring your notions to share with the group. Register & pay $10 per lady at the Events Table, or online by November 10th. Go to Give click on the tab, select drop-down list and choose ‘Offering.’
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Recently, Hurricane Helene swept across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. In the wake of this historic storm, communities are flooded; leaving countless people homeless, hungry, without electricity and medical supplies, including the tragic loss of hundreds of lives. Harvest Time Church partners with Convoy Of Hope, providing food, water, and more for the victims of Helene. Let’s pray for all those hurting, the first responders, and raise funds to keep the aid going to bring provisions and Jesus’ love in such a critical time! You can GIVE , select the drop-down list, and click on ‘Compassion Project,’ and make your donation. God Bless!
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:3-4)
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“To worship God” is at the top of our mission directives as disciples of Jesus Christ. He alone is worthy of all our praise, for God is our Creator and Loving Redeemer. Worship is not only what we were made for, but also a healing agent in our lives and a powerful weapon against the enemy of our soul. Practice His Presence through lifting your voice with a song of praise, anywhere, anytime and you will be blessed!
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Harvest Time Church is blessed to partner with amazing strategic partners around the world to help get the good news of Jesus Christ out to all the nations! Watch this video clip of the recent great work Dave & Carole Schmidt are doing in the nation of Cameroon. This includes helping the nationals build churches, install clean water wells for filters, and raising up ministers through their Bible College. Transforming a nation through building healthy community and family life, and setting the captives free through Jesus’ Christ’s love and power!
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Join us September 8, as we recognize our wonderful volunteers that serve among us! We’re grateful for each who contribute their God-given talents and creative gifts in a variety of ways, advancing Jesus’ Kingdom. “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18
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September is National Recovery month. Come join our Team: Harvest Time Church on the 5K Walk for Recovery! People from all over will gather at Liberty Station Park, September 7, 2024: check-in starts at 8 am. All proceeds go to support the amazing work of Teen Challenge San Diego, where people are freed from life-controlling issues through the power of Jesus Christ! If you’d like to donate towards this great cause and help us reach our fundraising goal, click the link below: https://tcwalks.com/walkteam/2024/harvest-time-church Come on out with your family!
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Wishing you and yours a happy Labor Day! God gives us the gift of work and rest. The Bible teaches about resting from our labors, and so as Americans celebrate the first Monday in September, let us give thanks to the Lord for this blessed rhythm which brings balance and wholeness to our lives. God gave us this healthy example, as we read in Genesis 2:2-3: “By the seventh day God finished the work He had been doing, so He rested from all His work. God blessed the seventh day and made it a holy day, because on that day He rested from all the work He had done in creating the world.”
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We invite you to join us in our new Fall discipleship series. Francis Chan will lead us in an exploration of key concepts common to all Christians through the centuries. This study dives down into the basic characteristics of our faith. Who is Jesus? Who is the Spirit? Let your heart be ignited with these fundamental truths, that they would never become old to you.
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God’s children don’t have to fear evil, or even the unknown! Stand your ground by exercising the spiritual authority God has given you. Jesus has your back! “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:10-12
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God is moving in the island nation of Sri Lanka, as we partner with SoCal Network in this compassion work: The Forgotten Project! Join Harvest Time Church in sharing the gift of clean water to the people of Sri Lanka, and so much more! You’re invited to join us in showing compassion to those less fortunate than ourselves: Share your love and express generosity through Giving. Come to our Missions Snack Sale Sept 29th, right after service with all proceeds going to Sri Lanka: Forgotten Project.
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Happy July 4th! God bless you and yours as all Americans celebrate the birth of our nation! Historically, on July 4th 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. God bless America! “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17
Abraham Lincoln said: “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”
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Everyone is invited to join us for this family celebration service, honoring the fathers in our lives! We are grateful to God for our dads! “The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.” Proverbs 20:7
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Join us as we demonstrate compassion towards those less fortunate than ourselves in this world. “The Forgotten Project” focuses on the 40% window of our world reaching the Buddhist and Hindu people with the love, care, and gospel of Jesus Christ!
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Memorial Day, observed May 27th is a special day set aside honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. We are grateful beyond words for their sacrifice, demonstrating love, courage and commitment in the line of duty. John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
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“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
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Mother’s Day is almost here! You’re invited to join Harvest Time Church as we show honor and give thanks for all the mothers in our lives. There will be a ladies’ raffle and Pastor Valerie Bergquam will be our guest speaker, sharing an inspirational message from God’s Word. Nursery-Preschool and KidMin classes are available. We hope to see you there!
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Harvest Time Church is celebrating changed lives May 26, through the ordinance of water baptism. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we seek to follow His example to us in all areas of life. If you would like to be water baptized, classes are available now, sign up with pastoral staff at Contact “This water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”1 Peter 3:21
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“The Lord is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. ” (Exodus 15:2)
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How is your financial situation? God directs HIs children to invest in His kingdom work here on earth. Test God’s generosity by trusting His promise today. He is faithful to watch over His Word to fulfill it in your life. Malachi 3:10 instructs us: “Bring to the storehouse a full tenth of what you earn so there will be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the Lord All-Powerful. “I will open the windows of heaven for you and pour out all the blessings you need.”
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Happy Easter to you and your family! Jesus is Risen! He is our celebration! We pray that you and your family will be blessed in this time of rebirth, may your faith be renewed and your heart encouraged with the hope that Jesus brings! “He has risen, just like He said.” Matthew 28:6a
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Good Friday reminds us to reflect on the sacrifice and death of our loving Savior who purchased us with His holy blood. “Now while they were staying in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men, and they will kill Him, and the third day He will be raised up.” And they were exceedingly sorrowful.” Matthew 17:22-23
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Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey that day Christ followers remember as “Palm Sunday.” He wept for the people of the city even as they sang “Hosanna to the King, our Savior has come”. They believed Jesus had come to bring them an earthly kingdom and victory over Roman domination, but Jesus didn’t come for that reason. God humbled Himself to save lost humanity from sin, becoming a man who would die on a wooden cross. (John 12:12-15)
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Lent devotional thought: Jesus prayed to His Father for strength to complete His mission. So can you and I! “They came to a place which was named Gethsemane; He said to His disciples, “Sit here while I pray….”He began to be troubled and deeply distressed…He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch.” He went a little farther, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him…He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will.”
(Mark 14:32, 34-36)
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The writer of Hebrews reminds us as followers of Christ how to love our neighbor. “Don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. (Hebrews 13:16) Gateway Project is just about wrapped up in our 2 year journey with SoCal Network, partnering with A/G of Egypt to provide clean water filter systems, Clubs for children with special needs, and Bible College training in Cairo. It’s not too late to make an eternal investment to bless others in need. Go to Give and select drop down “Compassion Project”.
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“But the Lord made the earth by His power, and He preserves it by His wisdom. With His own understanding He stretched out the heavens. (Jeremiah 10:12) God’s awesome power not only created every person, this planet earth and the universe, but His power shatters darkness and defeats the evil in our lives. Let’s seek the Lord and find the victory Christ has purchased for each one who calls on His name!
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Happy New Year to you and your family – God Bless! “Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:18-19
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We can learn valuable lessons on maintaining JOY throughout the business of life and everyday challenges by observing the wise men of old, who followed the star. As they traveled from Persia to Israel they were intent on two things: (1) Seeking Jesus. (2) Worshipping Jesus. May we follow the Magi’s example as an everyday practice and find joy overcoming discouragement, depression and downcast souls. “When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house and saw the child with His mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:10-11)
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Christians around the world recognize the season of Advent, which is a special time of preparation; anticipating the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day! Each of the four weeks of Advent has a specific theme; the first week focuses on “Hope.” Going into the second week we embrace the theme of Peace. Jesus came into the world as a baby, but in this season of Christmas let’s remember He grew up to become our Prince of Peace. (Matthew 1:21)
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“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2 “This should be the motto of every follower of Jesus Christ. No matter how dark and hopeless a situation might seem, never stop praying. ” Billy Graham
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