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October 2, 2025

in Child Welfare, Community Partner, GiveHope, HCC, Local, Mental Health, Outreach

by cefiggins

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Community Partner Spotlight: Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri

This week, we are spotlighting our community partner, The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri. The primary goal of The Child Advocacy Center is to ensure that children disclosing abuse are not further victimized by the intervention systems designed to protect them. Services offered include forensic interviews, children and family advocacy, mental health therapy, and school and community-based prevention education programs. The Child Advocacy Center is a child-focused place where a comprehensive, coordinated approach is taken in response to allegations of child sexual and physical abuse occurring in a 14-county service area.

What is one specific way Harvester Christian Church’s GIVE HOPE contributions have unleashed hope in your organization or in the community through your organization?

It is $619 for a forensic interview. Your donations give a child a voice to start the process of healing.

If Harvester Christians have served at your organization, what impact have they had on the community you serve?

They have helped to create a warm, safe environment for the children of St Charles and Lincoln County to enter.

Please share a brief client-success or services-success story we can share with Harvester Christian Church. Specific identifying information is not needed

Recently, an 8-year-old girl came through to do an interview. She disclosed that an older neighbor boy showed her pornography and asked if she wanted to try it with him. She ran away and told her mother. When one of our advocates told her she did a good job informing her child what to do in this case, the mom said, “It wasn’t me. Someone came to her school two days ago and told her to say no, run away, and tell.” That was the CAC prevention team that was at the school that gave her the tools.

What existing volunteer needs can we share with Harvester Christians?

Painting interior walls, grounds, landscaping, Strip and wax bathrooms

Please list any upcoming NON-fundraising events your organization is hosting in the next 90 days. These could be tours, meet n greets, trainings, etc.

We don’t need you to help with fundraisers, but it would be great if you could let the church know that we do have some events that they can participate in.

Trafficking 101 Presentation, October 22, 2025 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Middendorf-Kredell Branch, St. Charles County Library
Community Room B

Goals of the presentation:
– Understanding trafficking vs. exploitation
– How technology, apps, and AI are used to target youth
– Recognizing tattoos and branding used by traffickers
– Key warning signs and red flags
– How to respond safely and appropriately
– Where and how to report concerns
– Using a trauma-informed approach with potential victims

Free event, please register at https://form.jotform.com/252545220742047

Trafficking & Tattoos Presentation: November 10, 2025 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
St. Charles County Library, Corporate Parkway Branch
Community Room A
Who should attend: Tattoo Artists, piercers, and apprentices. The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri is on the front lines of child sex trafficking and exploitation cases. Join us to learn more about tattoos and trafficking.

– Understand how traffickers use tattoos as a method of control, identification, and ownership.
– Learn common tattoo patterns, locations, and meanings associated with both victims and traffickers.
– Recognize non-verbal cues, situational signs, and contextual indicators that may point to trafficking activity.
– Learn safe, trauma-informed steps to take when you suspect trafficking is occurring

RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/252573686199171

What is a future program or project that could benefit from an investment of Harvester Christian GIVE HOPE funds?

We could use some outdoor patio furniture for our advocates and Forsentic interviewers. They need a comfortable place outside of the windowless rooms to decompress.

What is the estimated cost of this future program or project? $700

How can we pray for your organization, staff, volunteers, clients, and the community your organization serves?

Please pray to give our staff the strength to continue to do their jobs and not take it home with them. To sleep soundly knowing they did a good job, even though they might not know the result. Pray for peace for them and cover them with God’s love. Pray for the children and give them the courage to speak up. Give them peace with no guilt that they did the right thing.

What is one thing Harvester Christian can do to improve how we serve your organization?

Any additional thoughts, questions, opinions, comments, or feedback?

Grateful for Carissa and Harvester Christian Church! We do more through you and HIM!

September 30, 2025

in Church, HCC, Local, Outreach, Upcoming Events

by cefiggins

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September 2025 Newsletter

Who Is My Neighbor?

In Luke 10, a man asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” hoping to justify himself. Jesus responded with the parable of the Good Samaritan—a story that reminds us that our “neighbor” is not limited by proximity, similarity, or convenience. Instead, our neighbor is anyone in need, and love is demonstrated not just with words but through presence, compassion, and action.

As followers of Jesus, we don’t get to choose our neighbors. God places people in our path daily—at schools, workplaces, our community, and even across our social media feeds. The question is: will we stop, notice, and serve? Will we choose to see each and every person we encounter in person or online as someone made in the image of God? This fall, let’s open our eyes to see our neighbors as Jesus sees them, and be ready to respond with His love.

October Opportunities to Serve

Do you know someone who is looking to get plugged in at Harvester through serving? Send them this link to get the conversation started! ==> https://harvestercc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/265/responses/new

Black Cat Coffee Cafe Pop Up

Date: Saturday, October 11 | 9:00–12:00 a.m.
Location: Mission Cafe- enter through the South Entrance
Although there is no serving opportunity with this event, it is a great chance for you to bring a friend to the Mission Cafe and be served by teens and young adults living with disabilities as they gain vocational skills with hands-on experience in a welcoming, supportive environment. All treats and drinks are complimentary. Cash-only tips are welcome to support the Coffee Crew.

The Sharing Shed Saturday Crew

Date: Saturday, October 19 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Location: 923 E Terra Ln, O’Fallon, MO
Serve by receiving donations, shopping with clients, delivering furniture, and offering encouragement.

Monthly Pray & Prep

*Dates: October 13 & 20 *Note change from October 6
Location: Annex Lobby enter through Door 10
Serve by praying over our local schools, students, teachers, and administrators. Make and write cards of encouragement. Prep for holiday gifts to teachers.
RSVP through the School Outreach Calendar in the Harvester app

Multiply: Living Out The Great Commission

Dates: Sundays, October 19- November 9 | 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: TBD on HCC St Charles Campus
In this four-week group, we will dive into a different topic each week. We will learn about God’s heart for the lost and what He has asked us, his people, to do! We will spend time identifying the lost, what our role is in praying, how we make disciples, and what our next steps are. There will also be optional times of sharing/FISHing together in the community to live out what we have learned each week. If you have questions regarding this group, please reach out to Grace Gischer, ggischer@harvester.cc
Sign up here==> https://harvestercc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/722/responses/new

Unhoused Solutions Book Discussion- Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call To End Homelessness

Date: Monday, October 20 | 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Location: Carissa’s home
Whether you have read the book or not, join us as we discuss how to demystify homelessness and how we reimagine our theological approach to these matters.

The Sharing Shed YAM Crew

Date: Wednesday, October 22 | 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: 923 E Terra Ln, O’Fallon, MO
Serve by receiving donations, shopping with clients, delivering furniture, and offering encouragement.

Did you know?

Good Neighbor Serve Crew receives requests from HCC members and our neighbors to help with things like moving, mowing, simple repairs, and landscaping. Needs are posted in this group and grabbed as schedules and skills allow. Want to be added to the group? Email Jillian at jhohensee@harvester.cc

We are actively recruiting volunteers to serve at Faith Haven House in the afternoons and evenings, 3rd-grade math tutors at Central Elementary, regular monthly serve team volunteers for Becky David and Hackmann Rd EC, and chaplains at the Child Advocacy Center. Email Carissa at cfiggins@harvester.cc if you are interested in any of these options.

Our Foster/Adoptive Parent Group is growing! If you are a foster parent or adoptive parent at HCC, let us know so we can add you to that group for support, prayers, and LOVE!

Food Pantry and Food Backpack Ministry recipient numbers are growing almost weekly! Please keep those recipients in your prayers, as many of them are navigating the need for programs and services for the first time.

We may be ready for cooler weather, but perhaps not the dangerously cold weather coming in a few months. We are getting ready for the week our EWR volunteers host the Warming Center in January for our unhoused neighbors. If you have never served in this capacity and you’re wondering where you fit in, let’s chat! Schedule time with me by clicking on this link! ==>Book time with Carissa Figgins

Whenever you serve and wherever you serve, PLEASE CHECK IN ON THE HARVESTER app. We need this information for safety and security reasons. We also need to track the number of volunteers that serve in Local Outreach, whether it is the food pantry, school outreach, EWR, Sharing Shed, or any other ministry at HCC. If you are unsure how to do this, just ask!

Mark your calendars for our final LO/GS Gathering on November 13. Everyone who serves with Local Outreach, Food Pantry, and Guest Services is coming together for a fellowship meal, brief training, and to hear the vision for 2026. RSVP today using this link! ==> https://harvestercc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/584/responses/new

Discipleship Reflection

When Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan, He ended with this command: “Go and do likewise.” As you think about the weeks ahead, consider this question:

What might it look like for me to “go and do likewise” for the neighbor God places in front of me today?

Pray for eyes to see, a heart that responds, and hands that serve.

Stay Connected

Visit harvesterccoutreach.org for updates, information, and devotionals. serving opportunities. Follow our Facebook page for serving opportunities too!

Together, let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus—answering the question, “Who is my neighbor?” with action, compassion, and love.

July 30, 2025

in HCC, Local, Outreach, packapack, School Outreach, Serve Teams

by cefiggins

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Local Outreach July 2025 Newsletter

Hey oh!!!

What a wonderful summer we have had so far with the Good Neighbor Challenge! It has been encouraging to see committed volunteers regularly serving their neighbors. We have also seen new faces stepping out in faith and trusting God to learn more about what it means to Love God and Love Others. It has been great to see our O’Fallon campus crews come together through serving our neighbors! August will continue to be jampacked, but before we jump there, let’s take a look back on what God did through all of us in July.

July ReCap

We started the month with daily Good Neighbor Challenges. If you signed up, you know these came as daily texts with a scripture and prayer to help us focus on the art of neighboring. It also included a basic Love Your Neighbor challenge. Some of mine included dropping a note at a neighbor’s house and letting them know how much I appreciated the effort they put into their yard and garden. Another one was dropping off some produce from my garden, and a recipe for the zucchini. I also went on several prayer walks to different places around St Charles County where I regularly spend time.

Then we jumped right into Good Neighbor Serving Opportunities with Pack A Pack, Boys and Girls Club Back to School Bashes. To date HCC has provided over 600 backpacks to the Boys and Girls Club and shared 40 more with our Troy campus. Shoutout to Gina and David Aubuchon serving for the first time as Event Crew Leaders at the O’Fallon Unit, and Ronda Grigg serving again as the Event Crew Leader for the St Charles Unit. We had a new serving opportunity this year of card-making. Local Outreach writes and sends out hundreds of cards every year to our local school teachers and ministry partners. It was a blast to see HCC members using their spiritual gifts of creativity, encouragement, and hospitality. Nancy Picker and her bible study regularly make cards and we didn’t know it. They didn’t know that we write and send cards. It was a blessing to come together, make new friends and connections, all to glory God to our neighbors.

In addition to many more Good Neighbor Serving Opportunities in July, such as serving our community and ministry partners of REACH St Charles, the Child Advocacy Center, Love the Lou, we are also providing a worship service for the first time to the Boulevards Memory Care on July 30. We are also hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, July 31 from 1-5 p.m. Donors are still needed. You can register to donate here or just walk in. Check below for more Good Neighbor Serving Opportunities coming up in August.

HCC Cooling Center

In the middle of all these serving opportunities, HCC Local Outreach was activated as a Cooling Center as part of the county-wide Emergency Weather Response Team. HCC is on call this summer July 27-August 2 and August 17-30. When the temperature is forecasted as a heat advisory of 100 degrees for two plus days we will open the Annex Lobby for our unhoused guests. We provide snacks, water, and Gatorade. But the biggest thing I have seen our volunteers provide this week is just conversation. Our guests have enjoyed just normal human interactions rather than crisis interactions. We have prayed every day to be a place of peace and to be people of peace. The Holy Spirit’s presence has been so evident. If you would like to learn more of serving with our Emergency Weather Response Team either during the day this summer or overnight this winter, just send me an email at cfiggins@harvester.cc.

Our Spiritual Gifts to Guide Our Serving

Pastor Nick mentioned the opportunity to take a Spiritual Gifts Assessment in a recent sermon. The S.H.A.P.E. test helps pull out what your spiritual gifts, heart abilities, personality, and experiences are. I am a sucker for any type of personality test, leadership test, or what shade of nail polish test, so I was really looking forward to seeing the results of this spiritual gifts assessment. I knew my gifts were centered in pastoring, equipping and empowering others, visioning, and empathy. What surprised me with the S.H.A.P.E. test was the names of the spiritual gifts. I realized I had been leaning more on the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) rather than my actual gifting. My top gift was Mercy. In general, this gift is the ability to empathize with and compassionately respond to those who are suffering, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally, and then move to practical acts of service and support. I knew this area is my happy spot- the place I feel the closest reliance on God and the place where I find the most fulfillment. But the term mercy caught me up. That took me on a deeper dive into scripture that mentions mercy. I loved the reminders of receiving God’s mercy, and freely giving out mercy were lovely. I encourage you to sign in to the S.H.A.P.E. test with your Harvester account so your results are linked to your profile. Then you always have access to it, but it’s also incredibly helpful for all ministries to search for certain gifts and experiences to guide you towards serving opportunities that honor the Holy Spirit’s gifts in your life. You can find the link to S.H.A.P.E. here.

Upcoming Serving Opportunities– Just a note: it’s very important to sign up for events and not just show up. In many situations, there is a specific number of roles available, but in some situations, serving opportunities have to change location, time, or date. When you register for a serving event, we have everyone’s contact information in one spot, and we can effectively communicate to you serving opportunity details. If you need help accessing groups, schedules, or sign-ups, let me know, and we can sit down, and I can walk you through that either on your laptop or your phone.

Good Neighbor Serving Opportunities– Click here to see the Good Neighbor landing page. Complete the top part of the form to be able to scroll through serving opportunities on pages 2 and 3. Below are the remaining Good Neighbor Serving Opportunities. Italized opportunities need the most volunteers.

Thursday July 31, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Donate blood in HCC Worship Lobby

Friday August 1, 5 pm. – 7 p.m. The Sparrow’s Nest Children’s Center

Saturday August 2, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. Faith Haven House

Sunday August 3, 7 p.m. St Charles Campus Prayer Walk

Monday August 4, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Barnwell Middle School Spruce Up

Tuesday August 5, 4:30 pm.-6:30 pm. Harvest Ridge Elementary Spruce Up

Wednesday August 6, Harvest Ridge Elementary Back to School Bash

Thursday, August 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Love the Lou Tornado Relief

Friday August 8, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 pm. Good Neighbor Market

Saturday, August 9, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Welcome Jasper Apartment Residents to the Neighborhood

Sunday, August 10, REACH St Charles Pop Up

Monday, August 11, 7:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. Harvest Ridge Elementary Back to School Breakfast for Teachers

Tuesday August 12, 3- 6 p.m. Francis Howell North High School Immunization Clinic

Upcoming School Outreach Serving Opportunities- If you have expressed interest in or have served at a school event, you are in the School Outreach group. You can access the calendar and sign up for that group. If you are interested in serving at a school event, please email jhohensee@harvester.cc, and she can add you to that group.

Monday August 11 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Pray & Prep, card making and card writing for schools

Friday August 15 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Becky David Back to School Breakfast for Teachers– FULL

Friday August 15 11:30 a.m. Barnwell Back to School Lunch for Teachers

Saturday August 16 9 am. -11 am. The Sharing Shed

Sunday August 17- Saturday August 30 HCC on call as Cooling Center, shifts 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday August 24 1 p.m.Local Outreach/Guest Service Potluck Lunch in lower level of offices – more information coming

June 17, 2025

in Alleviation of Poverty, Community Partner, GiveHope, HCC, Local, Outreach

by cefiggins

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Community Partner Spotlight: REACH St Charles

This week, we have another installment to spotlight one of our Community Partners and share the impact of HCC members’ generous giving in the community. This week, we are highlighting REACH St Charles. The goal of Reach St. Charles is to connect Our goal is to connect individuals in St. Charles County with resources to address their specific need(s), on a case-by-case basis. REACh St Charles provides food boxes, holiday meal boxes, distribute meals, supplies, and clothing to the homeless, and contact organizations and agencies to help meet various needs as they arise. We are especially proud of REACH St Charles founders, Lisa Davis and Stacey Enders, who are active Harvester Christian members! Read on and pray about how you might support REACH St Charles as they connect to our neighbors in need.

What is one specific way Harvester Christian Church’s GIVE HOPE contributions have unleashed hope in your organization or to the community through your organization?

We have been able to help feed the community members who are facing food insecurity. It’s been rewarding to see how our efforts are making a positive impact, and we’re committed to continuing this vital work.

If Harvester Christians have served at your organization, what impact have they had on the community you serve?

*This summer, we are excited to partner with Harvester volunteers for the first time. We look forward to meeting the families who are experiencing food insecurity and working together to make a difference in their lives. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect and support our community!

Please share a brief client-success or services-success story we can share with Harvester Christian Church. Specific identifying information is not needed

Here is a great testimony from some of REACH St Charles recipients: First, I want to say thanks to Lisa and Stacey with the Reach St. Charles Program. My name is Dwuan & my wife is Ms. Nancy Session. We are newlyweds from Saint Louis. We have lived here for two years now. Here recently, I fell on hard times, losing my job. We fell short on food, and I reached out to Reach St. Charles, and they were right there for us, providing us with fresh food etc. to help get us by, and I am truly grateful for them. Amen. May God continue to bless them and the Reach St. Charles program.

The Session Family

What existing volunteer needs can we share with Harvester Christians?

*Our deck, which provides access to the second-floor offices and the main entrance, is in poor condition. We would greatly appreciate any individuals with carpentry skills and access to materials who could lend a hand. Your support would make a significant difference in helping us improve this essential area!

Please list any upcoming NON-fundraising events your organization is hosting in the next 90 days. These could be tours, meet n greets, trainings, etc.

We are excited to announce that we are planning to open our market, host PopUp events, 2nd annual Scholarship Program, and kick off Lindenwood Outreach, all leading up to our Grand Opening this fall. We can’t wait to share these initiatives with the community.

What is a future program or project that could benefit from an investment of Harvester Christian GIVE HOPE funds?

The Reach Market is almost complete! We are actively seeking food donations to stock the market, including fresh vegetables, produce, and dairy items. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated and would help us provide vital resources to our community.

What is the estimated cost of this future program or project?

Due to the initial stages of launching this program, we are unable to specify an exact funding amount at this time. The financial support needed will largely depend upon us seeking out additional funding sources, such as grants and donations, to cover these costs so that we can assist the number of families in our community experiencing hardship due to economic challenges and societal factors. As we gather more information and assess the specific needs of those we aim to serve, we will be better positioned to determine a more precise figure. Please let us know if you need further clarification.

How can we pray for your organization, staff, volunteers, clients, and community your organization serves?

Please pray that we can find contributors for our market, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry. We also ask for prayers for our team, to remain inspired with creative ideas to support our mission. Your prayers mean a lot to us as we work together to make a difference!

What is one thing Harvester Christian can do to improve how we serve your organization?

We truly appreciate your continued support of our initiatives aimed at helping families in need. Your encouragement means so much to us, and together we can make a lasting impact in our community. Thank you for standing with us in this important work!

Any additional thoughts, questions, opinions, comments, or feedback?

We cannot thank you enough for everything you do to support organizations that help make our community a true reflection of the hands and feet of Jesus. Your efforts are instrumental in bringing people closer to Him and fostering a spirit of love and compassion.

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*If you are interested in serving with REACH St Charles during the upcoming Good Neighbor Challenge, you can see all the serving opportunities here===>https://harvester.cc/goodneighbor

March 31, 2025

in Child Welfare, Church, Community Partner, Discipleship, Food Backpack Program, HCC, Local, Ministry Partner, Outreach, packapack, School Outreach, Serve Teams, The Sharing Shed, Uncategorized

by cefiggins

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April 2025 Newsletter

New Life in Christ: A Season of Baptism and Service

Spring is a season of renewal, a time when we can usually shake off any worries of bleak winter days and look forward to days that just burst with vibrant new life. It is so wonderful to be able to celebrate Easter in this season—the ultimate reminder that Jesus conquered death and offers us new life in Him. At Harvester Christian Church, we see this truth come alive in so many ways, but few are as powerful as witnessing baptisms during this time of year.

Baptism is a public declaration of faith, a moment when someone steps into the water to proclaim that they are leaving behind their old life and stepping into a new life with Christ. Romans 6:4 says, “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” This new life is not just about our own salvation—it calls us into something greater: a life of service, generosity, and love for others.

November 21, 2024

in HCC, Jesus, Local, Outreach, School Outreach, The Sharing Shed, Volunteer Spotlight

by cefiggins

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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Katy Pursell!

At Harvester Christian Church, we know that our volunteers don’t serve for recognition—they serve out of love for Jesus and a desire to make a difference. But we can’t help but celebrate how God is working through their faithfulness to unleash hope in St. Charles County. This week, we’re shining a light on one of our incredible volunteers, not to highlight their efforts alone, but to showcase the ways God uses ordinary people to bring extraordinary transformation in our community.

Meet Katy Pursell!

Where do you serve with Local Outreach?

Local school outreach. Katy also coordinates and leads all of our Teacher/Staff Appreciation Cards and Gifts.

How are your gifts and talents used in this service?

Organization, writing cards, being an extra set of hands wherever needed.

What inspired you to start volunteering with Harvester Christian Church Local Outreach?

During the “Become a Great Church” series, I felt pulled to help people to find and follow Jesus. I had been putting off what I was capable of to stay comfortable. I realized that my heart needed to open to others. Jesus told me it was time to step out of my comfort zone and spread His word through my actions.

How has serving impacted your personal relationship with Jesus?

I have a whole new perspective of community. Serving has created a stronger connection to the people around me. I have realized that serving others, helping spread joy, and showing people the love of Jesus through actions takes priority over my own personal comfort of staying in the background.

What advice would you give to someone considering volunteering for Local Outreach at Harvester?

Step out of your comfort zone. You may learn a lot about yourself while helping others to find and follow Jesus. You will grow closer to Christ as he works through you by helping others.

How do you see God working through the Local Outreach efforts at Harvester?

Serving provides a physical representation of God within the community. For some, It may be the first or only representation that they have experienced. Every time we express God’s love, through our actions,it could guide someone to Him. Planted seeds will grow.

November 4, 2024

in Guest Services, HCC, Local, Outreach, Serve Teams, Uncategorized

by cefiggins

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Upcoming Serve Opportunities- November 2024-January 2024

As you start to map out your holiday plans don’t forget to prioritize serving our city. We have lots of things planned but I would love to hear how you and your small group will unleash hope in your neighborhoods during the holiday season!

Serving Opportunity	Date	Time	Location	Sign-Up
Elections	11/4	6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.	HCC North & South Entrances	No additional volunteers needed
Post Election Prayer	11/5	4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.	HCC Chapel	No volunteers or sign up needed
Woot Woot Wagon of Snacks to Hackmann Rd	11/6	Anytime before 4 p.m.	Hackmann Rd Early Childhood	Email Carissa Figgins cfiggins@harvestser.cc
Harvest Ridge Veterans & Active Military Breakfast	11/8	8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.	Harvest Ridge Elementary Cafeteria	Email Rachel Vandemeulen rachel.e.vandermeulen@gmail.com
School Outreach Monthly Pray & Prep	11/11	6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.	HCC St Charles Campus Annex Door 10	Email Carissa Figgins cfiggins@harvestser.cc
Guest Services/Local Outreach (GSLO) Gathering	11/14	6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.	HCC St Charles Campus The Landing	https://my.display.church/e/mZ4F75Uh/tqyDV7d8V9U
Kona Ice Volunteers at Barnwell	11/15	11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.	Barnwell Middle	Email Rachel Vandemeulen rachel.e.vandermeulen@gmail.com
The Sharing Shed	11/16	9 a.m.-11 a.m.	The Sharing Shed	Email Carissa Figgins cfiggins@harvestser.cc
Education Support Educator Appreciation Gifts Delivered to Schools	11/18	Flexible times	Hackmann Rd Barnwell Harvest Ridge Becky David	3 volunteers needed Email Carissa Figgins cfiggins@harvestser.cc
Help Local Outreach decorate the Mission Café Lobby for Christmas at the Movies Series	11/25	10 a.m. until complete	HCC St Charles Campus Mission Cafe	Email Carissa Figgins cfiggins@harvester.cc
School Outreach Monthly Pray and Prep	12/2	6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.	HCC St Charles Campus Annex Door 10	Email Carissa Figgins cfiggins@harvestser.cc
Undecorate Christmas at the Movies Only	12/23	1 p.m.-3 p.m.	HCC St Charles Campus Mission Cafe	Email Carissa Figgins cfiggins@harvester.cc
Deliver Christmas cards and gifts to local schools	12/5	Flexible times	Hackmann Rd EC Becky David Barnwell	3 volunteers needed Email Carissa Figgins cfiggins@harvestser.cc
Serve Hot Chocolate to Parent Pick Up Line	12/12	2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.	Harvest Ridge Elementary	Email Rachel Vandemeulen rachel.e.vandermeulen@gmail.com
Kona Ice Volunteers at Barnwell	12/13	11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.	Barnwell Middle	Email Rachel Vandemeulen rachel.e.vandermeulen@gmail.com
Undecorate all Christmas from Mission Cafe	1/2/25	1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.	HCC St Charles Campus Mission Cafe	Email Carissa Figgins cfiggins@harvestser.cc
School Outreach Pray & Prep	1/6/25	6:30 p.m.-8:0 p.m.	HCC St Charles Campus Annex Door 10	Email Carissa Figgins cfiggins@harvestser.cc
Food Pantry	Multiple Days	Multiple Times	HCC St Charles Campus Food Pantry	Email Sherry Bollinger sbollinger@harvester.cc
Food Backpack Ministry	Multiple Days	Multiple Times	HCC St Charles Campus Food Pantry	Email Shelly Swart swartshelly@gmail.com

serve local Tag

Community Partner Spotlight: Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri

September 2025 Newsletter

Who Is My Neighbor?

October Opportunities to Serve

Did you know?

Discipleship Reflection

Stay Connected

Local Outreach July 2025 Newsletter

Community Partner Spotlight: REACH St Charles

April 2025 Newsletter

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Katy Pursell!

Upcoming Serve Opportunities- November 2024-January 2024

From the HCC Outreach Team: