MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM PASTOR DEBORAH

Change is in the air…can you feel it? The weather is warming up, trees and plants are blooming – we are in the midst of the seasons changing and I’m looking forward to what’s next!

We’re also changing seasons in our church. Up to now, we’ve been holding the majority of our services online (with very few in-person events and some small-group sessions for planning)…but now we are taking a serious look at coming back to on-site services! Our theme for April is “Preparing for a Greater Return” and we are doing just that.

We are looking to you, our Leadership Team, to start thinking about your areas and how to operate with social distancing. How will it impact your staffing, your operations? Even as we are rethinking how we will flow as a church, I want you to be excited – we are anticipating “Greater” when we return to in-person services. GREATER appreciation for the fellowship of the saints! GREATER love for God and gratitude for how He has kept us through this pandemic! GREATER service as we find new ways to be safe while keeping that warm, family feeling that Harvest Life is known for.

Bishop Dukes and I will be talking with you more about this, but in the meantime, start thinking about what our return means to you and your assigned area of ministry.

Last but definitely not least, keep pushing yourself spiritually! Keep praying and reading the Word, keep reaching souls for Christ and attending services, reading the book of the month (for April, it’s “The Prophecy Over Your Life”), and supporting our events. It’s all working together for your good!

I love you all and I’m excited about what God is doing in this church, in our Leadership Ministry and in each of your lives! Get ready for GREATER!

Pastor Deborah Dukes
Leadership Executive Director

ABOUT OUR LEADERSHIP MINISTRY

Harvest Life Church is blessed to have the most amazing, talented, gifted and hard-working leaders who serve as our front-line supporters and the primary workforce of the church – working effectively together to help carry out the mission, vision and the culture of Harvest Life and leading others to do the same.

Our Leaders are Reach Leaders!

• Our Leaders Reach by leading people to Salvation, developing them through discipleship and by teaching them to reach others for Christ.

• Our Leaders Reach by serving in the Church, our Community and the World.

• Our Leaders Reach by giving faithfully in their tithing, offering and sacrificial giving.

All of our leaders share a common love for the Lord, the work of the ministry and for God’s Word and serve humbly in keeping with Jesus’ command in Matthew 9: 36-38:

But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

SPECIAL LEADERSHIP GIVING

We thank God for our leaders! You are “the wheel in the middle of the wheel” that keeps ministry moving – through your dedicated service and in your giving! We see your heart for God, for the ministry and for the souls we are working to reach. We don’t take it lightly that you are so willing to invest in this great vision God has given to us as your Pastors. We love you and we appreciate your sacrifice!

WORSHIP AND NEW BUILDING GIVING
Our Worship and New Building Giving Day is held three times each year. Giving amounts are as follows:

• Deacons In Training – $750.00 or more

• Junior Deacons – $800.00 or more

• Senior Deacons – $850.00 or more

• Ministers and Ministers In Training – $1000.00 or more

THURSDAY FIRSTFRUITS OFFERING
Our Thursday Firstfruits Offering is given by all leaders on the first Thursday of each month. Please give an offering of $25.00 or more.

LOVE OFFERING FOR BISHOP AND PASTOR DUKES
The Love Offering for our Pastors is not mandatory, but it is a way to show our appreciation for their unwavering love, sacrifice, leadership, dedication to God and His people and so much more. Love Offerings may be given on Cashapp to $PastorDeborahDukes and $BishopLyleDukes.

Deacons In Training

Men – Church Attire
Women – Church Attire

Junior and Senior Deacons

Men – Black Suit, White Shirt, Black Tie, Black Socks, Black Shoes
Women – Black Skirt Suit, White Shirt or Shell, Black Shoes (no boots), Black or Skin Tone Stockings

Ministers In Training

Men – Attire for current leadership group
Women – Attire for current leadership group

Ministers

Men – Black Suit, Black Ministerial Shirt, White Ministerial Collar, Black Socks, Black Shoes
Women – Black Skirt Suit, Black Ministerial Shirt, White Ministerial Collar, Black Shoes (no boots), Black or Skin Tone Stockings