Growing in Faith Through Serving-August 2025
Growing in Faith Through Serving
August has been filled with opportunities to love our neighbors well. From Back-to-School events to our Cooling Center for our unhoused neighbors, we’ve seen the power of showing up in Jesus’ name.When we serve, we don’t just meet practical needs—we grow spiritually. Jesus reminds us:
“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” (Mark 10:43)
As we move into this next season, let’s ask ourselves: How is God forming me as I serve others?
Current Opportunities
School Outreach Crew Leader – Becky David Elementary
We are looking for a Crew Leader to help us love and support the teachers, students, and families of Becky David Elementary. This role acts as a liasion between HCC and Becky David. The crew leader communicates with volunteers, helps create serving opportunities, and shares prayer requests with the School Outreach crew. If you are interested in learning more about this email Carissa at cfiggins@harvester.cc
School C.A.F.E.
Join us in building strong school–community partnerships through Community And Family Engagement (C.A.F.E.). HCC is hosting a community breakfast on Wednesday, September 10th, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Some of our local school principals will share their goals and unmet needs. The broader community of our church, other churches, non-profits that serve children, legislators, community leaders, and concerned neighbors will make an action plan for each school with 3, 6, and 9-month goals to better serve students, teachers, and families. Together, we can meet real needs in our local schools. Registration is required. Please share this form with your circles, small business owners, and service organizations before 9/3.
Math Tutors Needed – Central Elementary
Do you enjoy math and encouraging kids? Central Elementary needs math tutors to walk with students toward success! FHSD reached out specifically to Harvester Christian Church to recruit volunteers to serve two days a week for an hour each time during the school day. The commitment is only for 6 weeks at a time. Volunteers will need to complete the FHSD video-based volunteer training and background check, regardless of whether you have an active background check with HCC. HCC will reimburse you for that cost. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, your first step is to complete this FHSD Google form.
September Book Discussion
Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness. From this book, we hope to learn more about unpacking the complexities around homelessness that may lead us to apathy and inaction. We hope to learn more about how HCC might be a part of changing the landscape of homelessness in our community. If you would like a copy of the book, please email Carissa. We will discuss the book on Monday, September 29th, at 6:30 p.m.
📅 Looking Ahead
September Serving Opportunities
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School Outreach Monthly Pray and Prep| Monday, September 8, 6:30 p.m. in the Annex.
- School C.A.F.E.| Wednesday, September 10, 7:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center
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The Sharing Shed | 3rd Saturday of each month, 9–11 a.m. and 4th Wednesday of each month
- See You At The Pole| Wednesday, September 24, 7:00 a.m. at Barnwell Middle
- LO/GS Coaches & Leaders Gathering| Wednesday, September 24 6:30 p.m. in the Mission Cafe for Food Pantry, Local Outreach, and Guest Services leaders and coaches
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Grace Can Lead Us Home Book Discussion | Monday, September 29, 6:30 p.m. Location TBD
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Monthly School Outreach Pray & Prep | Monday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. Annex
- * Tentative Harvest Ridge Trunk or Treat| Sunday, October 12 5 p.m. Harvest Ridge Elementary
- Safe Families Training #3| Monday, October 13, 6:30 p.m. Annex
- Safe Families Training #4 Monday, October 20, 6:30 p.m. Annex
- The Sharing Shed | 3rd Saturday of each month, 9–11 a.m. and 4th Wednesday of each month
- *Tentative Boys and Girls Club Trunk or Treat| Saturday, October 25 Boys and Girls Club O’Fallon
✍️ Take Your Next Step
Ready to serve? Know someone who has been wanting to get plugged into serving outside the walls of Harvester?
Fill out the Volunteer Interest Sign-Up Form here: https://harvestercc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/265/responses/new
Together, we are leading people to find and follow Jesus through generosity, justice, and joyful service.