Mid-Week Update 11/27/25

You were the focus of my gratefulness as I prayed this morning. I thank God for the way you love. I thank God for the way you welcome others and care for their needs. I thank God for the way you worked together to decorate the church. May you be aware of God's steadfast love and faithfulness as you celebrate today. I can't wait to worship with you all on Sunday. Don't forget to come early Sunday for coffee and treats starting at 9:45 am.

Lineage of Grace Series
Starting this Sunday, I will be teaching through a series of expository messages on the passages of scripture that highlight the women in Jesus' family tree as found in Matthew 1:1-16. This is not a series just for women. This is a series highlighting God's grace in the midst of brokenness. You may have friends or family members that you are reaching out to who think church is just for people who have it all together. This will be a great opportunity for you to invite friends to encounter the God who came in the flesh and meets us in our brokenness with the amazing grace of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. During the series, we will also have folks from our church sharing their stories of how God's amazing grace came into their lives through Christ.
PARENTS: If you have younger children in church, note that several of the passages we study would likely be rated PG-13 if they were put into a movie.
Below is a list of the messages, as there may be a particular one you want to invite others to.
November 23, 2025, Unveiled: Grace in Our Shame – Genesis 38 – the story of Tamar would serve those who have been abused or taken advantage of and yearn for justice
November 30, 2025 Unashamed: Grace for the Outsider – Joshua 2:1–24; 6:7, 25 – the story of Rahab would serve those who think past mistakes ruin any chance of a joy-filled future
December 7, 2025 Unshaken: Grace in Our Loss – Ruth 1–4 – the story of Ruth would serve those who feel like outsiders or are in need of redemption, those who leave everything to follow Jesus
December 14, 2025 Unspoken: Grace Greater Than Our Sin – 2 Samuel 11:1–12:25; Psalms 51 & 32 – the story of Bathsheba would serve those who feel like they’ve lost their reputation forever, reminding them God can make beauty from ashes
December 21, 2025 Unafraid: Grace to the Humble – Matthew 1:18-25 - the story of Mary would serve those faced with overwhelming circumstances, assuring them that God is with them
December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve) Unexpected: Grace That Brings Joy – Luke 1:5–25, 39–45, 67–80 - the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah would serve those who feel like God

Prayer Meeting
We will meet on Thursday, December 4th, for Prayer @6pm. (It was previously scheduled for the 3rd.)

In the unlikely event we have to cancel a Sunday morning service or other gathering at the church because of inclement weather, we will plan to communicate in the following ways:
1) Post on the Church Website.
2) Send a Church-Wide Email.
3) Send a push notification through the church app.

See you on Sunday,
Jamie
Pastor, Harvest Lakeshore, Stevensville, MI