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WedWednesdayAprApril4th2012 Easter Weekend is here!

Posted Wednesday, April 04 2012 @ 1 PM

Hey Harvest Family,

This weekend is a very exciting and important weekend for our church and for Christians all around the world! We have put a lot of prayer and planning into our services at Gage School on Good Friday at the Hersey Center on Easter Sunday.

HERE ARE SOME QUICK NOTES ABOUT EASTER TOGETHER ON SUNDAY

1. You need a TICKET to enter this FREE event, so either bring your ticket with you or pick one up inside the front entrance of the Hershey Centre that morning. Once you're in the building, you can sit wherever you like.

2. Arrive early! It's a big facility, and it might take you 15 minutes to drop your kids off, and 15 minutes to find a seat. Aim to be there at 9:30am.

We also ask that you’d take time during your devotions to pray for these services. Here’s a simple prayer guide to help you.

See you on Friday morning,

In God's love,

Ted

SatSaturdayMarMarch10th2012 Spring Forward - Day Light Savings Time

Posted Saturday, March 10 2012 @ 11 AM

Hey Harvest Family,

This is just a friendly reminder to set your clocks ahead an hour before you go to bed tonight for daylights savings.

There's lots going on in our church family in March and early April. Here's a quick rundown:

LADIES NIGHT tonight! 7pm
PRAYER NIGHT Thurs Mar 22nd 7pm at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel (410 & Steeles)
MEN’S BREAKFAST Sat Mar 24th 7am at the Village Deli & Pasta Shoppe
CREATION WORLDVIEW SEMINAR Sat Mar 24th 1-5pm at Gage School
PEAK PERFORMANCE Sat Mar 31st 9am-2pm at Gage School
EASTER TOGETHER Sun Apr 8th 10am at the Hersey Centre

Make sure you pick up your Easter Together tickets before or after the 9:15 and 11:30 services. They're going fast! We'll see you an hour earlier at Church tomorrow!

In God's love,

Ted

FriFridayDecDecember23rd2011 Christmas Eve Services & Christmas Offering

Posted Friday, December 23 2011 @ 7 AM

Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and shall call his name Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14)

Merry Christmas Harvest Family,

We're so excited for our CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES this Saturday night at 5:00pm and 7:00pm at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel. It's going to be great to celebrate our Saviour's birth together.

I want to remind you that these Saturday night services will be our last time together in 2011, since we won't be having a service on Sunday December 25th. That means this Saturday evening will be our last opportunity to bring our CHRISTMAS OFFERING in support of Harvest Bible Fellowship initiatives in Liberia and Oakville. Please pray and ask the Lord how He would lead you to give generously to these exciting opportunities.

In God's love,

Ted

WedWednesdayDecDecember14th2011 Seeking His Face this Christmas - Prayer Night

Posted Wednesday, December 14 2011 @ 11 AM

Merry Christmas from the Duncan family to yours.

You are loved! We are so thankful to the Lord for the people He is bringing to our church and for the unity and maturity we are seeing in His Body.

Here are a few key events that are happening in our church leading up to Christmas. Please make our prayer night this Thursday a priority. I really believe God has brought us to a crucial stage as church and we are in need of coming together to seek His face (Psalm 27:8) for His direction, His power and His presence as we move forward.

Prayer Night Thursday December 15th 7:00 pm at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel

Christmas events for Junior High and Highschool Friday December 16th

Christmas Eve Services Saturday December 24th 5:00 and 7:00 pm at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel.

See you Thursday night!

In God’s love,

Ted

WedWednesdayOctOctober5th2011 Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted Wednesday, October 05 2011 @ 9 AM

“So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth”
(1 Corinthians 3:7)

We have much to be thankful for as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday this weekend. I was so encouraged to receive a message after our service this past Sunday that the Niagara church plant had over 250 people at their launch service. Thank God for answering prayer! What a privilege to have a front row seat as God is doing a new thing in our midst through Harvest Bible Chapel!

As we are SEEKING HIS FACE this year as a church, it seems that more and more people are joining us in the pursuit. Our church is growing and more new people are coming every Sunday. Here a few things I’d like to communicate to you as we continue to be amazed at what God is doing.

1. GIVE GOD ALL THE GLORY As exciting as it is to see God working and growing our church it is also dangerous. We must continually guard ourselves against pride and against distraction. Our heart needs to express “not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory” (Psalm 115:1). It’s “only God who gives the growth” (1 Corinthians 3:7) and it’s only God who gets the glory! As we head into Thanksgiving this weekend, we should be giving God so much thanks and praise for all that He’s done in and through us!

2. MAKE IT YOUR GOAL TO MEET AT LEAST ONE NEW PERSON EVERY WEEK - Since we've only been in existence for two years, all of us can remember what it was like when we came to a Harvest Bible Chapel service for the first time. "Where will I drop off my children? What will church in a school be like? Will anyone talk to me?" These are the kinds of questions people are always asking themselves when they arrive at a new church. We want our visitors to be able to answer those questions as quickly as possible so that they can focus on Seeking God's face in worship and in the Word. I want us to make it our aim that we reach out and welcome these people as Christ has welcomed us (Romans 15:7). Most people that I talk to can remember the first person they met at Harvest Bible Chapel. The sad thing is, it's normally the same 2 or 3 names that people keep mentioning. Don't leave it up to the greeters and ushers to greet people, reach out connect with people yourself!

3. PARK FAR AWAY AND SIT UP CLOSE On a more practical note, anyone who has arrived at Gage School anytime close to 10:30 knows that it's next to impossible to find a parking spot in the lot. This is a great problem to have because it means that more and more people are coming out to seek God's face on Sunday mornings. One of the ways we can practically love people in our church who are new, who have small children, or who have physical challenges is to park over at the Queen St. Public School parking lot and walk. Parking is available on both the near and far sides of Queen St. Public School. We’re also asking that you take the opposite approach to parking your car, when it comes to parking yourself on a seat in the gym. We're asking people to sit as close to the front as possible to make room for newcomers and latecomers.

4. USE PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT FOR YOUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS. As Spirit-led, sacrificial generosity spreads among the people of our church, it is becoming a challenge for our tellering team to count and process donor information in a limited time frame. One way all of us who call Harvest home could help with this process is to sign up for Pre-Authorized Payment donations using this form. It's safe, simple and smart.

Here are a few upcoming events that you should consider attending. There's something for everyone.

Work for Christ Training Day October 15th

Christianity Explored Starting Sunday October 16th

Prayer Meeting Thursday October 20th

Youth Bible Studies (Gr. 9-12 Wed & Gr. 6-8 Thurs)

Have a great holiday weekend!

In God's love,

Ted

FriFridayJulJuly22nd2011 Special Bulletin: Stay Cool This Sunday!

Posted Friday, July 22 2011 @ 3 PM

Hey Harvest!

We are thankful for your commitment to worship the Lord Jesus with us here at Harvest during these warm summer months. You may have noticed that the school’s gym has no air conditioning, so we are trying to help you stay cool by adding more fans during the service beginning this weekend, and by providing cold water before and after the service at the refreshment tables in the halls. We hope this will help you stay cool as we hear God’s Word and worship together the King of creation, Jesus Christ.

And don't forget to check out these links for more information on our upcoming events in the summer months:

Sunrise Prayer Meeting - August 10th

Party With the Pastor - August 11th

Staying strong in the summer,

Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

WedWednesdayJunJune1st2011 June 1, 2011

Posted Wednesday, June 01 2011 @ 1 PM

Hey loved ones,

We’re so thankful for the way God encouraged His body through the powerful testimonies shared by our baptism candidates. Let’s continue to pray for Ed Durica, Nathan DeBoer, Ken Taylor, Emeline Van Bodegom, Taisha Palmer-Salmon, and Robert Mikhael.

I’m really excited to dig deep into one of my favorite passages over the next few weeks as we study Philippians 2 and the topic of humility. Humility is a daunting topic to discuss. As soon as you think you’re humble, you become guilty of pride. Who then, could say, “Listen to me because I know something about humility”. Can anyone speak with authority on the subject? No one can. So what do we do? We follow Jesus. Listen to what C.J. Mahaney wrote in the introduction to His book entitled Humility: True Greatness,

“I’m a proud man pursuing humility by the grace of God. I don’t write as an authority on humility; I write as a fellow pilgrim with you on the path set for us by our humble Saviour”.

The path set for us by Jesus is mapped out in Philippians chapter 2. I invite you to spend some time there this week and we’ll continue our journey together on Sunday morning.

There's a lot going on in our church as we head into the month of June.

Make sure you have these dates in your calendar:

PEAK PERFORMANCE This Saturday June 4^th!

BBQ This Sunday June 5^th. Bring your lawn chairs!

Sunrise Prayer Meeting Wednesday June 15^th 6:15 am

The latest from our Blog: “John Stott: The Cross”

Have a great week in the Lord!

You are loved,

Ted

WedWednesdayAprApril20th2011 April 20, 2011

Posted Wednesday, April 20 2011 @ 8 AM

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope THROUGH THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST FROM THE DEAD." (1 Peter 1:3)

This is the week that we remember and celebrate the most significant moment in human history. 2,000 years ago, outside Jerusalem, Jesus Christ, fully man and fully God, gave up His life on a cruel Roman cross. On that cross He bore the wrath of God against all sin and all wickedness and all evil and all rebellion. He bore the wrath of God for my sin, for my wickedness for my evil and for my rebellion. He died in my place. He died in your place. Being fully man, he died for the sins of every man.

But being fully God, death could not hold him. He rose to life! As He was raised to life, we too have the hope of newness of life! In Jesus Christ there is power, victory, glory, and salvation!

We’ve put a lot of planning and praying into our Good Friday and Easter Services this weekend and we’re expecting God to move powerfully. Please join us on Friday and Sunday at 10:30 am and please invite as many unsaved people as you can to join us so that they might here and respond to the good news!

Here are a few of things you’ll need to know in order to get the most out of your Easter weekend…

1. Prayer Meeting Wednesday April 20th 7:00 pm
Come and cry out to God with us as we pray that He would be glorified in our Good Friday and Easter services.

2. A Note About Harvest Kids on Good Friday

- Grade-school children at Harvest will be joining their parents and guardians during the Good Friday service. This is a great opportunity for our children to learn about the cross and to see the adults in their church remember and reflect upon who Jesus is and what He has done.

- As we share in the Lord’s Supper on Friday, we also ask parents to show caution and wisdom with regards to whether or not it is best for their children to observe or participate depending on age and spiritual maturity.

- We’re looking for a few more faithful people to serve in Harvest Kids on Friday for Nursery, Toddlers, and JK/SK. If you’re available, please CLICK HERE.

3. A Note About Parking on Easter Sunday
To make room for our visitors and the friends and family we’ve invited, we’re asking those who call Harvest their home to please use the parking lot at Queen St. Public School directly south of William Gage.

Here are two other things everyone in our church should know…

1. Children’s Heart Project Email Updates
God is doing amazing things in and through the Paatz family as they have welcomed two Mongolian toddlers in need of heart surgery into their homes along with their mothers through a program administered through Samaritan’s Purse. If you’d like updates on how God is working or would like to give prayer support to Fred and Sarah, CLICK HERE to get your name on the email distribution list.

2. Japan Offering
God’s people at Harvest opened their hearts to God’s leading after the tragedies in Japan. By God’s grace we were able to raise $5,323.00 for Churches Helping Churches. We’re looking forward to see how God is going to work.

Coming up next month...

Ladies Night Sunday May 15th
Party with the Pastor Friday May 20th

In Him,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

P: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

Web: www.harvestbrampton.ca

Twitter: @harvestbrampton

TueTuesdayMarMarch29th2011 March 29, 2011

Posted Tuesday, March 29 2011 @ 9 PM

BAPTISM

At the end of May, we’re going to be having a Baptism Service at Harvest Bible Chapel. I love baptism services. Going under water and coming up again is a powerful symbol of the believer's full identification with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Paul says, “all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus” were “buried therefore with Him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:3-4). Baptism is a big deal. It’s a big deal because it is a picture of the gospel - which is the biggest deal of all. When a believer gets baptized they are publicly demonstrating a full acceptance and alignment with Jesus Christ and what He accomplished on the cross.

Since baptism is such a big deal, we wanted to let our people know long in advance so that they have lots of opportunity to study the Bible, pray and ask lots of questions about baptism. If you haven’t been baptized as a believer, I encourage you to listen to this baptism message on our website and prayerfully consider what is holding you back from obeying Christ in this way.

Here are some other things coming up in the near future:

Audio/Video & Setup Training Saturday
April 2nd 8:00 PM

New Service Time - 10:30 AM
Beginning this Sunday, April 3rd

Japan Special Offering
Sunday April 3rd and 10th
(CLICK HERE to see the video we showed at our service March 27th)

Awana Information Meeting
Sunday April 10th 12:15 PM

Good Friday Service - Friday April 22nd 10:30 AM
(Harvest Kids program up to Senior Kindergarten)

Easter Service - Sunday April 24th 10:30 AM

In Him,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

P: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

Web: www.harvestbrampton.ca

Twitter: @harvestbrampton

TueTuesdayFebFebruary22nd2011 February 22nd, 2011

Posted Tuesday, February 22 2011 @ 1 PM

I WOULD GO TO PRAYER MEETING, BUT...

Attendance at our past few prayer meetings has been amazing, but I know that some of us are still anxious when they think about the idea of coming to an event like a prayer meeting. What’s going to happen? Are we really going to pray for an hour and an a half straight? Will I have to pray out loud in front of everyone? In today’s newsletter I’d like to lovingly address and challenge some of the reasons people choose to opt out of corporate prayer.

I would go to prayer meetings, but I don't know how to pray.

There’s no better way to learn than to listen and observe as other believers pray together.

I would go to prayer meetings, but I'm afraid to pray in front of other people.

I think some of us are afraid that as soon as they walk into a prayer meeting someone is going to put a microphone in their face and ask them to pray on the spot for some obscure tribe in Papua New Guinea. That’s simply not the case. Many people who come to our prayer meetings don’t open their mouths at all. They pray quietly in their mind and agree silently with the people who are praying out loud. At Harvest, we’re all about helping people grow in Christ by stepping out of their comfort zone. If simply coming to a prayer meeting is a big step for you, let’s worry about taking that first step and we’ll patiently help you overcome your fear of praying in front of others after that (Proverbs 29:25).

I would go to prayer meetings, but I’m turned off by pseudo-spiritual people spouting off long-winded prayers.

At Harvest, we don’t believe prayer is a performance. We don’t hand out awards for the longest prayer or for the prayer with the biggest words. Jesus warns us not to pray like the “hypocrites” who pray “that they may be seen” (Matthew 6:5). Isn’t it weird how we take something like prayer, which is supposed to humble us and bring us low, and we twist it to fuel our sinful pride and desire for recognition? Prayer is supposed to be simple, straightforward, and humble. Our prayer meetings are not about us, they’re about God.

I would go to prayer meetings but I believe that prayer is something personal.

It is true that Jesus tells us about the importance of private prayer. “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret” (Matthew 6:6). Private prayer is a very important component of prayer, but it is not the only component of prayer. We would be wise to take notice of all the times that we see the believers praying together in the New Testament (Acts 1:14; Acts 2:42; Acts 4:23-24; Acts 12:5; Acts 13:3; Acts 21:5). We also can’t ignore that when Jesus taught his disciples to pray, He told them to pray “Our Father…. Give us this day our daily bread…. Forgive us… lead us… deliver us” (Matthew 6:9-13). All the requests in the Lord’s Prayer are in the first person plural. What’s the significance of this? When Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, He assumed that they were going to be praying together as a group.

The bottom line is that corporate prayer is not just an option; it’s essential. Our loving Father knows what’s best for us and commands us to seek Him together with other believers for their benefit, for our benefit, and for His glory.

So, here’s what you can expect at a Harvest Prayer Meeting:

A time of worship through song
A time quietly confessing our sins before the Lord
A time where a few of us pray out loud with the whole group
A time where we gather into groups of 3 or 4 to pray for specific needs
A group of people who are seeking God’s face with passion, humility, and reverence

See you at John Knox Christian School Wednesday night at 7:00 PM!

Prayer Night - February 22nd, 7 - 8:30 PM

Also, remember these upcoming events:

Family Skate - February 27th, 4 - 5 PM

Party With the Pastor - March 25th, 7:30 - 9:30 PM

In Him,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

P: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

Web: www.harvestbrampton.ca

Twitter: @harvestbrampton

SatSaturdayJanJanuary15th2011 January 14th, 2011

Posted Saturday, January 15 2011 @ 9 AM

"Behold, I am doing a new thing" (Isaiah 43:19)

Hey Harvest,

It’s a new year and we’re excited about all the new things that are happening in our church. We started a new sermon series this past Sunday called 24/7. We want to make sure that we are living God all of our days and in every way.

Make 2011 the year that you commit to full participation in your local body and get involved in what God is doing at Harvest Bible Bible Chapel. There are number of activities happening at our church for you to get involved in. There’s just about something for everyone!

For Everyone:

Prayer Meeting Wednesday January 19th

For Newcomers:

Party with the Pastor Friday January 21st

For Young Adults:

Surge Saturday January 22nd (at Harvest Bible Chapel York Region)

For Men:

Oakville Men’s Ministry Saturday January 22nd

For Women:

Ladies Night Sunday January 23rd

For Everyone:

Work for Christ Training Day January 29th

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

P: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

Web: www.harvestbrampton.ca

Twitter: @harvestbrampton

TueTuesdayDecDecember14th2010 December 14th, 2010

Posted Tuesday, December 14 2010 @ 4 PM

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
(Luke 2:14)

We’re wishing you a Merry Christmas here at Harvest Bible Chapel. It’s our prayer that you would experience the peace that comes from knowing that the glory belongs to “God in the highest”. May God receive glory in your life this holiday season as you reflect on the wonder of the word becoming flesh and dwelling among us! Here are a couple of important things happening in the life of our church that we wanted to let you know about.

1. Christmas Offering Collection December 19th and 26th

Each year we give a Christmas Offering that goes toward ministries outside of our church that God is using to build up His Church and further the gospel. This year, God has laid on our hearts to give a total of $30,000 to 3 particular initiatives that are doing this very thing both locally and globally, and we would love to come alongside them and help further what God is doing there:

a. Harvest Gianda Liberia

In October, Andrew Kpah, a church-plant pastor in Gianda, Liberia, hoped to officially launch a church in this village with a core group of believers. However, 3 weeks before the launch, Pastor Kpah suddenly became ill and died, leaving behind his wife, 4 children, and a fledgling church. Yet, out of this unexpected tragedy, God is doing a great work in this remote village in Liberia. The church has become more united, rallying around Andrew's wife, Marita and their 4 children, while 3 elders of this new congregation share the responsibilities of preaching and shepherding.

The surrounding village initially responded in fear to Pastor Kpah's death, not knowing why or how he died, thereby leading to a community scare of death and preventative superstitions. But the church has been able to respond with the gospel, that despite the inevitability of death, there is the hope of eternal life found in Jesus Christ alone.

As this young church seeks to minister to Pastor Kpah's family, it's growing needs as a congregation, and the lost villagers around them, we have an opportunity to come alongside them and bless them through our Christmas offering.

We would like to give $10,000 to a church plant in Gianda, which would drill a well for the church that can be used for the whole village, build a home for a future pastor, and provide 1 ton of rice as a means of meeting benevolent needs within the church and to unsaved villagers

b. Harvest Niagara

We would also like to give a $10,000 gift to another church-plant hoping to be sent out from Oakville this coming September, our sister-church, Harvest Niagara, to help cover the initial start-up costs that come with doing a church-in-a-box church-plant like us.

c. Harvest Oakville

Lastly, we have an opportunity to return a blessing to our parent church, Harvest Oakville, and be part of their building project of a new facility, which we pray will act as a hub for training, equipping, and church planting across Canada.

These are the 3 ministries, and we're praying that the Lord would enable us to give $30,000 toward these initiatives for His glory and the building up and expansion of His Kingdom, out of a joyful, generous and sacrificial heart."

2. Harvest Kids Singing Rehearsal December 18th (JK to Grade 5)

As many of you know your children in JK to Grade 5 have been learning a special Christmas song in preparation for our Dec 19th Christmas service, where we plan on having them perform in front of the adults and parents.

This is a reminder for all Harvest Kids parents that this coming Saturday, December 18th is our Christmas service rehearsal; Please bring your children in JK to Grage 5 to Sir William Gage Middle School from 10am to 11am. During this hour, we will be walking through where the children will be standing and practicing their song with the worship team. Additionally, we will go over all the practical details for Sunday Morning.

When you arrive for practice on Saturday morning, please proceed directly to the gym, and the leadership team will meet you there.

This will be such a blessing to see and hear; please be in prayer for the children and worship team, as they prepare for this Christ-exalting song and time!

3. Christmas Eve Service

Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. It’s amazing how people who would normally never darken the door of church are often willing to attend a worship service on Christmas Eve. Please prayerfully and boldly invite friends, family and co-workers to join us on December 24th at 6:00pm at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel near 410 and Steeles. We’re praying that God would truly meet with us in a powerful way that night.

4. WinterFüse

Just a quick reminder to all parents with children from Grade 6 to 12 to sign your child up for the amazing WinterFuse retreat happening January 7-9. Check our website for more details.

We also wanted to let you know that our church staff will be working remotely from December 27th to 31st and our office will be closed. If you have an emergency, please contact Harvest Oakville 905 827-4157 and a staff member there will be able to connect you with one of us.

We’re praying that you will experience true love, joy, peace and hope this Christmas Season.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

P: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

Web: www.harvestbrampton.ca

Twitter: @harvestbrampton

TueTuesdaySepSeptember14th2010 September 14th, 2010

Posted Tuesday, September 14 2010 @ 4 PM

Greetings Loved Ones!

Week of Prayer: We’re Waiting on the Lord! (Isaiah 40:31)

On Monday night we got our week of prayer off to a great start. A faithful and fervent group of people huddled in our little conference room at the Holiday Inn and cried out to God together. We declared His greatness and beauty, we quietly took time to confess our sins, we thanked Him for all that He’s done in our church and in our lives, and we prayed for the needs in our community. It was a great time. And guess what? It’s going happen all over again tonight… and tomorrow night… and the next night… and the next!

A Couple of Notes to Make your Prayer Night Experience Go Smoothly:

Parking is Free!

Just give your license plate number at the front desk. Some of us were thrown off that
last night when we noticed that the Holiday Inn charges for parking. Don’t be dismayed. Simply let the
front desk know that you’re there with Harvest and they’ll take down your license plate number.

Meet us Beneath the Pool!

The Holiday Inn is a bit of maze. If you’re running late and aren’t sure where to find the prayer meeting,
we’re in the Fletcher’s Creek Room which is down stairs and around the corner from the pool.

Preparing to Launch in 5...4...3…2…1…

As I sit and write at my desk today, we are just 5 days away from the launch of our new ministry year. This is a big kick off Sunday service of celebration and anticipation! We celebrate who God is and what He’s done and we anticipate all that He’s going to do in our midst.

It’s hard to believe that only a year ago we were a rag tag group of people who hardly knew each other and knew even less about what we were supposed to do as a church. What a difference a year makes. Just think back about where you were spiritually last year and where God has brought you. Think about all the amazing friendships that have started this year with people we didn’t even know existed this time last year. God truly has done “Far More Abundantly” (Eph 3:20-21) than we expected.

As we look back on the last year and all that God has done, the life-change, the salvation, the baptisms, the community that has been built – we stand in awe of God and look forward to what He’s going to do in 2010 and 2011.

This Sunday will also be a launch for our new-look Harvest Kids ministry. It’s very important that we all prioritize attending the Training Session this Saturday morning at Gage School to make sure that our children are being properly taught and protected.

Have a great week! I hope to see you at the Holiday Inn at one of our prayer meetings.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

P: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

Web: www.harvestbrampton.ca

Twitter: @harvestbrampton

WedWednesdaySepSeptember1st2010 September 1st, 2010

Posted Wednesday, September 01 2010 @ 11 PM

Greetings loved ones!

It’s been great to see people returning from their vacations refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to serve the Lord in His strength. I am reminded of the words of Isaiah:

Even youths shall faint and be weary,
and young men shall fall exhausted;
but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.

(Isaiah 40:30-31)

This has been an amazing summer. God has been blessing us, growing us, and challenging us as a church and as individuals as we’ve explored the word of God in order to find the God of the Word.

We’ve got a very busy fall ahead of us and we’re anticipating God to show us even greater things than He did this past year. The next few weeks are very important for our church.

Here’s a bit of an update of what’s happening at Harvest on the next few Sundays, as we get ready for the fall:

This Sunday September 5th will be a Communion Service, and we are excited to welcome Karl Whittingstall, Director of Youth Ministries at Harvest Oakville to come and bring the Word this weekend. He will be preaching from Ephesians 2:1-10, “God’s Grace is Amazing.”

Next Sunday September 12th, I will be back in the saddle, and we will continue our journey through Isaiah 40 as we learn from Isaiah 40:27-31 “Wait for the Lord.” That weekend will also serve to kick off our week of prayer (Sept 13th -17th), so remember to mark your calendars!

The following Sunday September 19th will be a special Ministry Year Launch Service! We're excited about what the Lord will bring this coming year!

This week, don't forget about:

Pakistan Flood Relief Offering - September 5th

This Sunday, September 5th, we will be taking up a special offering for the victims of the flooding in Pakistan. For more information about this special event, and to see where the offering will be used, please check out the Harvest Brampton Blog.

Remember to mark your calendars for all these upcoming events:

Peak Performance - September 11th

This session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton.

Completing the Peak Performance session is a requirement for anyone interested in joining a Small Group at Harvest or becoming a member. This session runs from 9 AM to 2 PM. If you are interested, you can sign up ONLINE.

Week of Prayer - September 13th to 17th

We will be hosting a Week of Prayer during the week of Monday September 13th to Friday September 17th, in the evenings from 7 to 8:30 PM. This event will be held at the Holiday Inn, 30 Peel Centre Drive, in Brampton. For a map to the location, you can visit the website.

Join us in the evenings to seek the Lord as we enter into the new ministry year. See you there!

Harvest Kids Training Day - September 18th

In order to be best equipped to love and care for the families God is entrusting to us each Sunday, we will be hosting a Harvest Kids Training time on Saturday morning, September 18th from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Sir William Gage Middle School. Everyone who is currently involved in the 6-week Serving Rotation and serves in Harvest Kids, or hopes to do so in the future, is required to attend this essential time of training.

The session is specifically designed for Harvest Brampton and our school context, so please make this a priority to attend. After the training, a free lunch (pizza) will be provided. You can sign up ONLINE.

See you there!

Launch Sunday - September 19th

We will be kicking off the new ministry year on Sunday, September 19th. As everyone's summer vacation winds down and school starts up, we will be collecting again as a church family to look ahead to another great year together, Lord willing!

Invite your friends and family who you may want to see connect with a body of believers that are all about Jesus!

Well that's it for this week, loved ones!

I’m looking forward to seeing you this Sunday!

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

1 Peter 5:6

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

Web: www.harvestbrampton.ca

Twitter: @harvestbrampton

SunSundayAugAugust15th2010 August 15-22 News & Events

Posted Sunday, August 15 2010 @ 10 AM

This Week
1. Sunrise Prayer Meeting

Upcoming Events
1. Harvest Kids Training Day
2. Peak Performance - Worship, Walk, Work
3. Party With the Pastor!

THIS WEEK

1. Sunrise Prayer Meeting (August 19th)

"I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning" (Psalm 59:16)

Join us on Thursday, August 19th, at 6:15 AM, for a time of prayer and praise to the King of kings at sunrise! We will be meeting at Sir William Gage Middle School (where we worship on Sunday) and gathering in the park right across from the school to pray and sing.

What better way to start the day?

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Harvest Kids Training Day (August 28th)

In order to be best equipped to love and care for the families God is entrusting to us each Sunday, we will be hosting a Harvest Kids Training time on Saturday morning, August 28th from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Sir William Gage Middle School. Everyone who is currently involved in the 6-week Serving Rotation and serves in Harvest Kids, or hopes to do so in the future, is required to attend this essential time of training.

The session is specifically designed for Harvest Brampton and our school context, so please make this a priority to attend. After the training, a free lunch (pizza) will be provided . You can sign up online, or email Chris Shipley for more information (cshipley@harvestbrampton.ca).

See you there!

2. Peak Performance - Worship, Walk, Work (September 11th)

This session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton.

Completing the Peak Performance session is a requirement for anyone interested in joining a Small Group at Harvest or becoming a member.

3. Party with the Pastor! (October 3rd)

If you're new to Harvest Brampton, this party is for you! You're invited to come enjoy some food and meet our pastor and ministry staff as you hear about what God has done and is doing here at Harvest. Afterward, there will be a time for Q&A, so feel free to ask any questions you may have about Harvest.

Party with the Pastor is free to attend. Please register either online or at the Get Connected desk on Sunday. Directions and further details will be provided after you register.

Please note: we are not able to provide childcare for this event at this time.

See you there!

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

SunSundayAugAugust8th2010 August 8-15 News & Events

Posted Sunday, August 08 2010 @ 10 AM

Upcoming Events
1. Sunrise Prayer Meeting
2. Harvest Kids Training Day
3. Peak Performance - Worship, Walk, Work
4. Party With the Pastor!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Sunrise Prayer Meeting (August 19th)

In order to be best equipped to love and care for the families God is entrusting to us each Sunday, we will be hosting a Harvest Kids Training time on Saturday morning, August 28th from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Sir William Gage Middle School. Everyone who is currently involved in the 6-week Serving Rotation and serves in Harvest Kids, or hopes to do so in the future, is required to attend this essential time of training.

The session is specifically designed for Harvest Brampton and our school context, so please make this a priority to attend. After the training, a free lunch (pizza) will be provided . You can sign up online, or email Chris Shipley for more information (cshipley@harvestbrampton.ca).

See you there!

3. Peak Performance - Worship, Walk, Work (September 11th)

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

SunSundayJulJuly18th2010 July 18-24 News & Events

Posted Sunday, July 18 2010 @ 10 AM

This Week
1. Prayer Night
2. Youth Social

Upcoming Events
1. Party with the Pastor

THIS WEEK

1. Prayer Meeting (July 21)

"For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you." (Psalm 86:5)

On July 21st, from 7pm - 8:30pm, we'll be meeting at John Knox Christian School for our monthly church-wide prayer meeting. Please be in prayer beforehand, asking that our Lord would meet with us again in a powerful way by His Word and Spirit.

Please check with your Small-Group Leader to see if your group meeting will be canceled during this week in order to allow everyone to attend the prayer meeting.

2. Youth Social (July 24)

On Saturday, July 24th, we will be having our first Harvest Brampton Youth social! We will meet at 2 PM in Gage Park downtown (meet at the Pavilion), where we will hear a gospel message and play a scavenger hunt game, followed by some ice cream at Julie's Ice Cream House; parents can pick up their children there at 5 PM.

For more information, please contact Jason Elliotson (j.a.elliotson@gmail.com).

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Party with the Pastor! (July 30)

If you're new to Harvest, you're invited to a party!

Party with the Pastor is Friday, July 30th at 7:30pm in the home of one of our church leaders. This is a great time to enjoy some food, meet our pastor and some of our other church leaders, and find out the history of Harvest and what God is doing here.

This event is free to attend, but you do need to register either online or at the Get Connected desk on Sunday. Directions and further details will be provided after you register.

Please note: we are not able to provide childcare for this event.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

SunSundayJulJuly11th2010 July 11-18 News & Events

Posted Sunday, July 11 2010 @ 10 AM

Upcoming Events
1. Prayer Night
2. Youth Social
3. Party with the Pastor

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Prayer Meeting (July 21)

"For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you." (Psalm 86:5)

On July 21st, from 7pm - 8:30pm, we'll be meeting at John Knox Christian School for our monthly church-wide prayer meeting. Please be in prayer beforehand, asking that our Lord would meet with us again in a powerful way by His Word and Spirit.

Please check with your Small-Group Leader to see if your group meeting will be canceled during this week in order to allow everyone to attend the prayer meeting.

2. Youth Social (July 24)

On Saturday, July 24th, youth in grades 6 - 12 (Jr. & Sr. High) are meeting for the first Youth Social of the summer! Parents can drop off their youth at 2pm in Gage Park (gathering at the Pavilion) and pick them up at 5pm at the Dariy Queen on Queen St. East. For more information, please contact Jason Elliotson (j.a.elliotson@gmail.com).

3. Party with the Pastor! (July 30)

If you're new to Harvest, you're invited to a party!

Party with the Pastor is Friday, July 30th at 7:30pm in the home of one of our church leaders. This is a great time to enjoy some food, meet our pastor and some of our other church leaders, and find out the history of Harvest and what God is doing here.

This event is free to attend, but you do need to register either online or at the Get Connected desk on Sunday. Directions and further details will be provided after you register.

Please note: we are not able to provide childcare for this event.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

SunSundayJunJune27th2010 June 27-July 4 News & Events

Posted Sunday, June 27 2010 @ 10 AM

Upcoming Events
1. Party with the Pastor

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Party with the Pastor! (July 30)

If you're new to Harvest, you're invited to a party!

Party with the Pastor is Friday, July 30th at 7:30pm in the home of one of our church leaders. This is a great time to enjoy some food, meet our pastor and some of our other church leaders, and find out the history of Harvest and what God is doing here.

This event is free to attend, but you do need to register either online or at the Get Connected desk on Sunday. Directions and further details will be provided after you register.

Please note: we are not able to provide childcare for this event.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

SunSundayJunJune20th2010 June 20-27 News & Events

Posted Sunday, June 20 2010 @ 10 AM

This Week's News
1. Peak Performance
2. Harvest Kids Thanks!

Upcoming Events
1. Party with the Pastor

THIS WEEK's NEWS

1. Peak Performance (June 26)

This free session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to help you learn what it means to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton. It is held on Saturday morning, from 9:00am - 2:30pm, with lunch included.

Peak Performance is a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining a Small Group.

Childcare is provided for event! Simply indicate the number of children you will be bringing and their respective ages when you register. To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

2. Harvest Kids Thanks!

Thanks so much to everyone who made the Harvest Kids Training a success! What a joy it was to be able to equip the saints to serve the next generation of Christ followers!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Party with the Pastor! (July 30)

If you're new to Harvest, you're invited to a party!

Party with the Pastor is Friday, July 30th at 7:30pm in the home of one of our church leaders. This is a great time to enjoy some food, meet our pastor and some of our other church leaders, and find out the history of Harvest and what God is doing here.

This event is free to attend, but you do need to register either online or at the Get Connected desk on Sunday. Directions and further details will be provided after you register.

Please note: we are not able to provide childcare for this event.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

SunSundayJunJune13th2010 June 13-20 News & Events

Posted Sunday, June 13 2010 @ 10 AM

This Week's News
1. Harvest Kids Training Hour
2. Youth Event
3. Harvest BBQ Thanks

Upcoming Events
1. Peak Performance
2. Party with the Pastor

THIS WEEK's NEWS

1. Harvest Kids Training Hour (June 19)

In order to be best equipped to love and care for the families God is entrusting to us each Sunday, we will be hosting a Harvest Kids Training Hour on June 19 from 10:30am - 11:30am at Sir William Gage Middle School. Anyone who is currently involved in the general Serving Rotation and serves in Harvest Kids, or hopes to do so in the future, is required to attend this essential time of training.

The session is specifically designed for Harvest Brampton and our school context, so please make this a priority to attend. After the training, a pizza lunch will be provided . You can sign up online here, or at the Get Connected desk on Sunday. See you there!

2. Youth Event

On June 16, from 7pm - 9pm all Jr. Highs (Gr.6-8) & Sr. Highs (Gr.9-12) are invited to Val Colwell's house for our final Youth gathering before the summer! We will be having a couple of Youth socials during the summer months as well - one in July and another in August - but June 16 will be our last weekly gathering this Spring. For directions, please email Chris Shipley (cshipley@harvestbrampton.ca).

3. Harvest BBQ - Thanks for Coming!

You made our family BBQ a success! A great time was had by all; many thanks to the volunteers for all the help with food and activities! What a great way to celebrate a terrific ministry year together.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Peak Performance (June 26)

This free session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to help you learn what it means to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton. It is held on Saturday morning, from 9:00am - 2:30pm, with lunch included.

Peak Performance is a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining a Small Group.

Childcare is provided for event! Simply indicate the number of children you will be bringing and their respective ages when you register. To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

2. Party with the Pastor! (July 30)

If you're new to Harvest, you're invited to a party!

Party with the Pastor is Friday, July 30th at 7:30pm in the home of one of our church leaders. This is a great time to enjoy some food, meet our pastor and some of our other church leaders, and find out the history of Harvest and what God is doing here.

This event is free to attend, but you do need to register either online or at the Get Connected desk on Sunday. Directions and further details will be provided after you register.

Please note: we are not able to provide childcare for this event.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

SunSundayJunJune6th2010 June 6-13 News & Events

Posted Sunday, June 06 2010 @ 10 AM

This Week's News
1. Harvest BBQ
2. Youth Event
3. Baptism Update

Upcoming Events
1. Harvest Training Hour
2. Peak Performance

THIS WEEK's NEWS

1. Harvest BBQ (June 13)

What a better way to celebrate all that the Lord has done in our midst these past eight months then with a summer BBQ on June 13? Immediately after the service, everyone is welcome to join us outside Sir William Gage Middle School for a free afternoon of food, fun activities and great fellowship. Please bring your own lawn chairs.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Chris Shipley (cshipley@harvestbrampton.ca). Remember to come hungry! See you there!

2. Youth Event

Harvest Youth is meeting this Wednesday, June 9 from 7pm - 9pm at John Knox Christian School in the gym. All Jr. Highs (Gr.6-8) & Sr. Highs (Gr.9-12) are welcome.

Then, on June 16, from 7pm - 9pm all the youth are invited to Val Colwell's house for our final Youth gathering before the summer! We will be having a couple of Youth socials during the summer months as well - one in July and another in August - but June 16 will be our last weekly gathering this Spring. For directions, please email Chris Shipley (cshipley@harvestbrampton.ca).

3. Baptism Update

What a blessing it was to see so many people take a big, wet step of faith and obedience in receiving baptism today! May God flourish their faith as they continue to grow ever increasingly in their worship, walk with, and work for Christ.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Harvest Kids Training Hour (June 19)

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

SunSundayMayMay30th2010 May 30 - June 6 News & Events

Posted Sunday, May 30 2010 @ 10 AM

This Week's News
1. Baptism Sunday
2. Prayer Night Update

Upcoming Events
1. Harvest BBQ
2. Harvest Training Hour
3. Peak Performance

THIS WEEK's NEWS

1. Baptism Sunday (June 6)

"We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life" (Romans 6:4).

The response for baptism has been astounding as God has laid this next step of obedience on many people's hearts! So, we will be having our first baptism service in the history of our church on June 6th. Please celebrate with us this significant event in the life of our church and in the lives of those who have found new life in Christ!

2. Prayer Night Update

"For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you." (Psalm 86:5)

We were blessed by the Lord last Tuesday during our Prayer Night as we prayed through various parts of the book of Titus, thanking God for His faithfulness and asking Him to continue to lead and guide us as a church. Please continue to pray through the requests given on Tuesday as we look to the Lord to answer for His glory!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Harvest BBQ (June 13)

What a better way to celebrate all that the Lord has done in our midst these past eight months then with a summer BBQ on June 6? Immediately after the service, everyone is welcome to join us outside Sir William Gage Middle School for a free afternoon of food, fun activities and great fellowship. Please bring your own lawn chairs.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Chris Shipley (cshipley@harvestbrampton.ca). Remember to come hungry! See you there!

2. Harvest Kids Training Hour (June 19)

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

SunSundayMayMay23rd2010 May 23-30 News & Events - IMPORTANT DATE CHANGES

Posted Sunday, May 23 2010 @ 10 AM

1. Mark Your Calendars - Important Date Changes!
a. Baptism Sunday NEW DATE! June 6th
b. Harvest BBQ NEW DATE! June 13th

2. Happening This Week at Harvest
a. Prayer Night May 25th
b. Party With The Pastor! May 28th

3. Your Next Step for getting into a Small Group: Peak Performance

1. Mark Your Calendars -Important Date Changes

The response for baptism candidates has been overwhelming to say the least, so we're going to have to rearrange our church calendar as a result.

a. Baptism Sunday (NEW DATE - June 6)

"We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life" (Romans 6:4).

We will be having our first baptism service in the history of our church on the last Sunday in May. Please celebrate with us this significant event in the life of our church and in the lives of those who have found new life in Christ!

If you are interested in being baptized, please email Chris Shipley (cshipley@harvestbrampton.ca).

b. Harvest BBQ (NEW DATE - June 13)

What a better way to celebrate all that the Lord has done in our midst these past eight months then with a summer BBQ on June 6? Immediately after the service, everyone is welcome to join us outside Sir William Gage Middle School for a free afternoon of food, fun activities and great fellowship.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Chris Shipley(cshipley@harvestbrampton.ca). See you there! Remember to come hungry!

2. Happening this Week at Harvest!

a. Prayer Night (Tuesday May 25)

"For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you." (Psalm 86:5)

On May 25th, from 7pm - 8:30pm, we'll be meeting at John Knox Christian School for our monthly church-wide prayer meeting. Please be in prayer beforehand, asking that our Lord would meet with us again in a powerful way by His Word and Spirit.

Please note that Small Groups and Youth will be canceled during this week of May 23rd to May 29th in order to allow everyone to participate in the Prayer Night.

b. PARTY with the Pastor! (Friday May 28)

If you're new to Harvest, you're invited to a party!

Party with the Pastor is Friday, May 28 at 7:30pm in the home of one of our church leaders. This is a great time to enjoy some food, meet our pastor and some of our other church leaders, and find out the history of Harvest and what God is doing here.

This event is free to attend, but you do need to register either online or at the Get Connected desk on Sunday. Directions and further details will be provided after you register.

Please note: we are not able to provide childcare for this event.

3. Your Next Step for getting into a Small Group:
Peak Performance (June 19th)

If you've attended PARTY WIH THE PASTOR before or signed up for this Friday, I'd like to invite you to sign up for the next session of Peak Performance on June 19th. This free session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to help you learn what it means to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton. It is held on Saturday morning, from 9:00am - 2:30pm, with lunch included.

Peak Performance is a requirement for anyone interested in joining a small group, and for becoming a member at Harvest.

Childcare is provided for event! Simply indicate the number of children you will be bringing and their respective ages when you register. To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

SunSundayMayMay16th2010 May 16-23 News & Events

Posted Sunday, May 16 2010 @ 10 AM

This Week's News
1. Harvest Youth

Upcoming Events
1. Prayer Night
2. Party With The Pastor!
3. Baptism Sunday
4. Harvest BBQ

THIS WEEK's NEWS

1. Harvest Youth

Harvest Youth is meeting on Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm at John Knox Christian School in the gym. All Jr. Highs (Gr.6-8) & Sr. Highs (Gr.9-12) are welcome.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Prayer Night (May 25)

"For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you." (Psalm 86:5)

On May 25th, from 7pm - 8:30pm, we'll be meeting at John Knox Christian School for our monthly church-wide prayer meeting. Please be in prayer beforehand, asking that our Lord would meet with us again in a powerful way by His Word and Spirit.

Please note that Small Groups and Youth will be canceled during this week of May 23rd to May 29th in order to allow everyone to participate in the Prayer Night.

2. PARTY with the Pastor! (May 28)

If you're new to Harvest, we would like to invite you to a party!

Party with the Pastor is Friday, May 28 at 7:30pm in the home of one of our church leaders. This is a great time to enjoy some food, meet our pastor and some of our other church leaders, and find out the history of Harvest and what God has been doing here.

This event is free to attend, but you do need to register either online or at the Get Connected desk on Sunday. Directions and further details will be provided after you register.

Please note: we are not able to provide childcare for this event.

3. Baptism Sunday (May 30)

"We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life" (Romans 6:4).

We will be having our first baptism service in the history of our church on the last Sunday in May. Please celebrate with us this significant event in the life of our church and in the lives of those who have found new life in Christ!

If you are interested in being baptized, please email Chris Shipley (cshipley@harvestbrampton.ca).

4. Harvest BBQ (June 6)

What a better way to celebrate all that the Lord has done in our midst these past eight months then with a summer BBQ on June 6? Immediately after the service, everyone is welcome to join us outside Sir William Gage Middle School for a free afternoon of food, fun activities and great fellowship.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ken Hisey (khisey@harvestoakville.ca). See you there! Remember to come hungry!

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

SunSundayMayMay9th2010 May 9-16 News & Events

Posted Sunday, May 09 2010 @ 12 PM

This Week's News
1. Praying for our Families: Child Dedication Update
2. Walk in the Word a Success!
3. Harvest Youth

Upcoming Events
1. Party With The Pastor!
2. Baptism Sunday
3. Harvest BBQ

THIS WEEK's NEWS

1. Praying for our families: Child Dedication Update

What a blessing it was to gather together and dedicate several children and their families to the Lord this Sunday. Please continue to keep these families and their children in prayer, that God would save them at a young age and bring them up as "oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified." (Isaiah 61:3).

2. Walk in the Word a Success!

This past Thursday, James MacDonald was in Toronto for his last stop on his 2010 Walk in the Word Bus Tour. He gave a powerful message on "When Life is Hard." God was greatly glorified as His Word went out with power, truth and love. Thank you to everyone who helped volunteer at this event to make it run so smoothly.

3. Harvest Youth

Harvest Youth is meeting on Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm at John Knox Christian School in the gym. All Jr. Highs (Gr.6-8) & Sr. Highs (Gr.9-12) are welcome. See you there!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. PARTY with the Pastor! (May 28)

If you're new to Harvest, we would like to invite you to a party!

Party with the Pastor is Friday, May 28 at 7:30pm in the home of one of our church leaders. This is a great time to enjoy some food, meet our pastor and some of our other church leaders, and find out the history of what God has been doing here at Harvest.

This event is free to attend, but you do need to register either online or at the Get Connected desk on Sunday. Directions and further details will be provided after you register.

Please note: we are not able to provide childcare for this event.

2. Baptism Sunday (May 30)

"We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life" (Romans 6:4).

We will be having our first baptism service in the history of our church on the last Sunday in May. Please celebrate with us this significant event in the life of our church and in the lives of those who have found new life in Christ!

If you are interested in being baptized, please email Chris Shipley (cshipley@harvestbrampton.ca).

3. Harvest BBQ (June 6)

What a better way to celebrate all that the Lord has done in our midst these past eight months then with a summer BBQ on June 6? Immediately after the service, everyone is welcome to join us outside Sir William Gage Middle School for a free afternoon of food, fun activities and great fellowship.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ken Hisey (khisey@harvestoakville.ca). See you there; remember to come hungry!

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

TueTuesdayMayMay4th2010 May 2-9 News & Events

Posted Tuesday, May 04 2010 @ 6 AM

This Week's News
1. Update: Prayer Meeting
2. Child Dedication
3. Harvest Youth

Upcoming Events
1. Party With The Pastor!

THIS WEEK's NEWS

1. Walk in the Word: Toronto (May 6)

Whether listening to the radio, viewing sermons online or watching a DVD series, many have been blessed by James MacDonald's Bible teaching ministry, Walk in the Word. On May 6, James MacDonald will be stopping in Toronto for his 2010 Walk in the Word Bus Tour. Tickets are free, but to reserve a seat, simply register for the event here.

In preparation for this event, the Walk in the Word team is currently looking for volunteers! Volunteer orientation begins at 5:00pm, so if you would like to sign up to help volunteer, please register here.

2. Child Dedication (May 9)

"Children are a heritage from the Lord" (Psalm 127:3), a stewardship given to parents and church alike. So, this Mother's Day, it's our desire to express our thanksgiving for and commitment to the children God has given our congregation by committing them to God during our Sunday worship service.

If you would like to participate in this event, please contact Pastor Ted (tduncan@harvestbrampton.ca) by May 2.

3. Update: Prayer Meeting

"For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you." (Psalm 86:5)

This Tuesday, April 27, from 7pm - 8:30pm, we'll be meeting at John Knox Christian School for our monthly church-wide prayer meeting. Please be in prayer beforehand, asking that our Lord would meet with us again in a powerful way by His Word and Spirit.

Please note that Small Groups and Youth will be canceled during this week of April 25 - May 2 in order to allow everyone to participate in the Prayer Night.

4. Harvest Youth

Harvest Youth is back in full swing this week, meeting on Wednesdays from 7pm - 9pm at John Knox Christian School in the gym. See you there!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. PARTY with the Pastor! (May 28)

If you're new to Harvest, we would like to invite you to a party! Party with the Pastor is Friday, May 28 at 7:30pm in the home of one of our church leaders. This is a great time enjoy some food, meet our pastor and some of our other church leaders, and find out what God has done and is doing here at Harvest.

This event is free to attend, but you do need to register either online or at the Get Connected desk on Sunday. Directions and further details will be provided after you register.

Please note: we are not able to provide childcare for Party with the Pastors.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

SunSundayAprApril25th2010 Apr 25 - May 2 News & Events

Posted Sunday, April 25 2010 @ 6 AM

This Week's News
1. Prayer Meeting
2. Peak Performance
3. Harvest Youth

Upcoming Events
1. Walk in the Word: Toronto
2. Child Dedication

THIS WEEK's NEWS

1. Prayer Meeting (Apr 27)

"For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you." (Psalm 86:5)

On April 27, from 7pm - 8:30pm, we'll be meeting at John Knox Christian School for our monthly church-wide prayer meeting. Please be in prayer beforehand, asking that our Lord would meet with us again in a powerful way by His Word and Spirit.

Please note that Small Groups and Youth will be canceled during this week of April 25 - May 2 in order to allow everyone to participate in the Prayer Night.

2. PEAK Performance (May 1)

This session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to help you learn what it means to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton.

Peak Performance is a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining a Small Group.

Childcare is provided for Peak Performance; simply indicate the number of children you will be bringing and their respective ages when you register. To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

3. Harvest Youth - this Wed. Cancelled

Harvest Youth is canceled this Wednesday as all the youth are encouraged to come to the Prayer Night on Tuesday to praise and pray alongside the rest of the church body. Next week, Harvest Youth will resume its normal schedule, meeting on Wednesdays from 7pm - 9pm at John Knox Christian School in the gym. See you there!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Walk in the Word: Toronto (May 6)

Whether listening to the radio, viewing sermons online or watching a DVD series, many have been blessed by James MacDonald's Bible teaching ministry, Walk in the Word. On May 6, James MacDonald will be stopping in Toronto for his 2010 Walk in the Word Bus Tour. Tickets are free, but to reserve a seat, simply register for the event here.

2. Child Dedication (May 9)

"Children are a heritage from the Lord" (Psalm 127:3), a stewardship given to parents and church alike. So, this Mother's Day, it's our desire to express our thanksgiving for and commitment to the children God has given our congregation by committing them to God during our Sunday worship service.

If you would like to participate in this event, please contact Pastor Ted (tduncan@harvestbrampton.ca) by May 2.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

SunSundayAprApril18th2010 Apr 18-25 News & Events

Posted Sunday, April 18 2010 @ 6 AM

This Week's News
1. Christianity Explored
2. Harvest Youth

Upcoming Events
1. Prayer Meeting
2. Peak Performance
3. Child Dedication

THIS WEEK's NEWS

1. Christianity Explored

Do you have questions about God, the church or the Bible that you've been dying to ask someone for awhile? Have you ever wished there was a place to investigate Christianity and get a simple overview of who Jesus is and what He said and did?

Whether you are investigating Christianity for the first time or simply wanting to brush up on the basics, we want to invite you to join us on Sunday mornings at 8:15 - 9:15am, from April 18 to July 11. We'll be walking through a 12-week course on the Gospel of Mark, looking at the life of Jesus Christ and what it means to follow Him.

Childcare is provided. To sign-up for this free course, please register here.

2. Harvest Youth

This week, Harvest Youth is meeting on Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm at John Knox Christian School in the gym. Please bring your Bible, pen and non-marking shoes!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Prayer Meeting (Apr 27)

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

FriFridayAprApril9th2010 Apr 11-18 News & Events

Posted Friday, April 09 2010 @ 3 PM

This Week's News
1. Christianity Explored
2. Update: Men's Conference
3. Harvest Youth

Upcoming Events
1. Prayer Meeting
2. Peak Performance
3. Child Dedication

THIS WEEK's NEWS

1. Christianity Explored (Apr 18)

Do you have questions about God, the church or the Bible that you've been dying to ask someone for awhile? Have you ever wished there was a place to investigate Christianity and get a simple overview of who Jesus is and what He said and did?

Whether you are investigating Christianity for the first time or simply wanting to brush up on the basics, we want to invite you to join us on Sunday mornings at 8:15 - 9:15am, from April 18 to July 11. We'll be walking through a 12-week course on the Gospel of Mark, looking at the life of Jesus Christ and what it means to follow Him.

Childcare is provided. To sign-up for this free course, please register here.

2. Update: Men's Conference

Men gathered this past weekend in Oakville for the Harvest Men's Conference to hear from Steve Farrar. It was a tremendous blessing to hear his challenging and inspiring messages which spoke directly to the issues of biblical manhood and walking with Christ day by day. If you missed this conference, we hope to make Steve Farrar's messages available to you soon.

3. Harvest Youth

This week, Harvest Youth is meeting on Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm at John Knox Christian School in the gym. Please bring your Bible, pen and non-marking shoes!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Prayer Meeting (Apr 27)

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

TueTuesdayAprApril6th2010 Apr 4-11 News & Events

Posted Tuesday, April 06 2010 @ 10 AM

This Week's News
1. Men's Conference: Steve Farrar
2. Party With The Pastor!
3. Harvest Youth
4. Good Friday & Easter Sunday

Upcoming Events
1. Christianity Explored
2. Prayer Meeting
3. Peak Performance
4. Child Dedication

THIS WEEK's NEWS

1. Men's Conference: Steve Farrar (April 9 & 10)

We are looking forward to Steve Farrar speaking at this year's Men Conference at Harvest Oakville on April 9-10 (Friday night and Saturday morning).

Steve Farrar is one of America's top bestselling authors of books for men, which began with his 1990 classic work - Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family. With half a million copies in print, Point Man was the catalyst for Steve leaving the pastorate after fifteen years and focusing his ministry on equipping men for spiritual leadership. He's the founder Men’s Leadership Ministries and speaks to men across the country.

The cost of the event is $20 per person; you can pay cash or cheque at the door. For more information about this event, please click here. To register for this conference, please click here.

2. PARTY with the Pastor! (April 11)

If you're new to Harvest and want to find out what we're all about, this is the first step to discovering who we are! PWTP is a great way to learn more about our vision, history and priorities while you meet some of the ministry staff and other key leaders from our church.

This is an informal event held on a Sunday afternoon in the home of one of our church members. There will be a Q&A time for any questions you may have about Harvest, as well as great fellowship and light refreshments throughout. Please note: Party with the Pastors is an adult-only event; childcare is not provided.

To register online for this event, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

3. Harvest Youth

This week, Harvest Youth is meeting on Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm at John Knox Christian School in the gym. Please bring your Bible, pen and non-marking shoes!

4. Praise God for Good Friday & Easter Sunday

We were truly blessed by the Lord this past weekend as we were reminded of the incalculable cost and inestimable victory won by Jesus Christ for us on the cross. May the Lord continue to use His Word in winning many visiting friends and family to Himself as a result of the gospel seeds which were planted. He has risen! He has risen indeed!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Christianity Explored (Apr 18)

Do you have questions about God, the church or the Bible that you've been dying to ask someone for awhile? Have you ever wished there was a place to investigate Christianity and get a simple overview of who Jesus is and what He said and did?

Whether you are investigating Christianity for the first time or simply wanting to brush up on the basics, we want to invite you to join us on Sunday mornings at 8:15 - 9:15am, from April 18 to June 27. We'll be walking through a 10-week course on the Gospel of Mark, looking at the life of Jesus Christ and what it means to follow Him.

Childcare is provided. To sign-up for this course, please register here.

2. Prayer Meeting (Apr 27)

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

TueTuesdayMarMarch30th2010 Mar 28 - Apr 4 News & Events

Posted Tuesday, March 30 2010 @ 10 AM

This Week's News
1. Prayer Meeting
2. Good Friday & Easter Sunday
3. Harvest Kids Training
4. Parking

Upcoming Events
1. Men's Conference: Steve Farrar
2. Party With The Pastor!
3. Peak Performance

THIS WEEK's NEWS

1. Update re: Prayer Meeting

"Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29)

Location change! Tonight, March 30, from 7pm - 8:30pm, we have the exciting privilege to join our parent church and pray & praise together with them at Harvest Oakville! As Easter approaches, let us gather together to praise and pray to our God and Saviour. Please be in prayer beforehand, asking that our Lord would meet with us again in a powerful way by His Word and Spirit.

Please note that all Small Groups will be canceled during this week of March 28 - April 4 in order to allow everyone to participate in the Prayer Night.

2. Good Friday & Easter Sunday (April 2 & 4)

"they crucified him" (Mark 15:25); "he has risen" (Matthew 28:6)

This Easter, we invite you, your family and friends to join us as we celebrate the death, burial and triumphant resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Good Friday service begins at 10:00am on Friday, and our Easter Sunday service also begins at 10:00am.

3. Update re: Harvest Kids Training

Who knew training could be so fun and beneficial! Thanks to all who came out, as this training is so essential for us as a church to continue to grow in our ability to serve and care for those families and children whom God entrusts to us each week.

If you weren't able to make it out to this past Harvest Kids Training time, no worries - our next one will be sometime in May or June. We'll see you there!

4. New Parking Ministry

We are blessed by God in so many ways, and one such way is in parking. Several parking locations are available to us on Sunday mornings, including school parking lots, certain school lanes and street curbs.

So, starting Easter morning (April 4), we hope to start a simple parking ministry. If you see a couple of guys wearing reflective jackets, welcoming you with a smile and directing you to a parking space, don't be alarmed (and don't hit them:). It is just another way we can show the love of Christ to all who come and worship with us on Sunday. Be blessed!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Men's Conference: Steve Farrar (April 9 & 10)

We are looking forward to Steve Farrar speaking at this year's Men Conference at Harvest Oakville on April 9-10 (Friday night and Saturday morning).

Steve Farrar is one of America's top bestselling authors of books for men, which began with his 1990 classic work - Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family. With half a million copies in print, Point Man was the catalyst for Steve leaving the pastorate after fifteen years and focusing his ministry on equipping men for spiritual leadership. He's the founder Men’s Leadership Ministries and speaks to men across the country.

The cost of the event is $20 per person; you can pay cash or cheque at the door. For more information about this event, please click here. To register for this conference, please click here.

2. PARTY with the Pastor! (April 11)

If you're new to Harvest and want to find out what we're all about, this is the first step to discovering who we are! PWTP is a great way to learn more about our vision, history and priorities while you meet some of the ministry staff and other key leaders from our church.

This is an informal event held on a Sunday afternoon in the home of one of our church members. There will be a Q&A time for any questions you may have about Harvest, as well as great fellowship and light refreshments throughout. Please note: Party with the Pastors is an adult-only event; childcare is not provided.

To register online for this event, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

3. PEAK Performance (May 1)

This session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to help you learn what it means to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton.

Peak Performance is a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining one of its Small Groups.

Childcare is provided for Peak Performance; simply indicate the number of children you will be bringing and their respective ages when you register. To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

WedWednesdayMarMarch24th2010 Mar 21-28 News & Events

Posted Wednesday, March 24 2010 @ 10 AM

This Week's News
1. Harvest Youth - Meeting Tonight
2. Harvest Kids Training
3. Prayer Meeting in Oakville
4. Parking

Upcoming Events
1. Good Friday & Easter Sunday
2. Men's Conference: Steve Farrar
3. Party With The Pastor!
4. Peak Performance

THIS WEEK's NEWS

1. Harvest Youth - Meeting Tonight

Harvest Youth will be meeting tonight, Wednesday, March 24 at John Knox Christian School's gym from 7pm - 9pm. Harvest Youth is geared to help youth in Grade 6 to 12 (Jr. High & Sr. High) come to know and grow in their walk with Christ, so don't forget to bring your Bible, pen and paper (and non-marking shoes for the gym:).

2. Harvest Kids Training (Friday)

Providing a fun and safe environment in Harvest Kids and being equipped to serve and care for our children in the best possible way is a high priority at Harvest. In order to do this, a night of training for all those who serve in Harvest's regular 6-week Serving Schedule is happening on Friday, March 26, from 7pm - 9pm at Harvest Bible Chapel Oakville.

To sign-up for this free event, please click here.

3. Prayer Meeting in Oakville (Tuesday)

"Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29)

Location change! On March 30, from 7pm - 8:30pm, we have the exciting privilege to join our parent church and pray & praise together with them at Harvest Oakville! As Easter approaches, let us gather together to praise and pray to our God and Saviour. Please be in prayer beforehand, asking that our Lord would meet with us again in a powerful way by His Word and Spirit.

Please note that all Small Groups will be canceled during this week of March 28 - April 4 in order to allow everyone to participate in the Prayer Night.

4. Parking

God is certainly blessing far more abundantly, including the number of cars in the parking lot on Sunday morning. So, if you are a regular attender to Harvest Brampton and call Harvest your home, then we encourage you to park in the far parking lots beside Queens St. Public School (the school behind Sir William Gage Public School). This will be a great service to the visitors and newcomers to our church. Thank you.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Good Friday & Easter Sunday (April 2 & 4)

"they crucified him" (Mark 15:25); "he has risen" (Matthew 28:6)

This Easter, we invite you, your family and friends to join us as we celebrate the death, burial and triumphant resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Good Friday service begins at 10:00am on Friday, and our Easter Sunday service also begins at 10:00am.

2. Men's Conference: Steve Farrar (April 9 & 10)

We are looking forward to Steve Farrar speaking at this year's Men Conference at Harvest Oakville on April 9-10 (Friday night and Saturday morning).

Steve Farrar is one of America's top bestselling authors of books for men, which began with his 1990 classic work - Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family. With half a million copies in print, Point Man was the catalyst for Steve leaving the pastorate after fifteen years and focusing his ministry on equipping men for spiritual leadership. He's the founder Men’s Leadership Ministries and speaks to men across the country.

The cost of the event is $20 per person; you can pay cash or cheque at the door. For more information about this event, please click here. To register for this conference, please click here.

3. PARTY with the Pastor! (April 11)

If you're new to Harvest and want to find out what we're all about, this is the first step to discovering who we are! PWTP is a great way to learn more about our vision, history and priorities while you meet some of the ministry staff and other key leaders from our church.

This is an informal event held on a Sunday afternoon in the home of one of our church members. There will be a Q&A time for any questions you may have about Harvest, as well as great fellowship and light refreshments throughout. Please note: Party with the Pastors is an adult-only event; childcare is not provided.

To register online for this event, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

4. PEAK Performance (May 1)

This session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to help you learn what it means to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton.

Peak Performance is a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining one of its Small Groups.

Childcare is provided for Peak Performance; simply indicate the number of children you will be bringing and their respective ages when you register. To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

WedWednesdayMarMarch17th2010 Mar 14-21 News & Events

Posted Wednesday, March 17 2010 @ 3 PM

This Week's News
1. Harvest Youth - March Break Update
2. Parking

Upcoming Events
1. Harvest Kids Training
2. Prayer Meeting
3. Good Friday & Easter Sunday
4. Men's Conference: Steve Farrar
5. Party With The Pastor!

THIS WEEK's NEWS

1. Harvest Youth - March Break Update

"Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29)

On March 30, from 7pm - 8:30pm, we'll be meeting at John Knox Christian School for our monthly church-wide prayer meeting. As Easter approaches and we gather together as a body to praise and pray to our God and Saviour, please be in prayer beforehand, asking that our Lord would meet with us again in a powerful way by His Word and Spirit.

Please note that all Small Groups will be canceled during this week of March 28 - April 4 in order to allow everyone to participate in the Prayer Night.

3. Good Friday & Easter Sunday (April 2 & 4)

"they crucified him" (Mark 15:25); "he has risen" (Matthew 28:6)

This Easter, we invite you, your family and friends to join us as we celebrate the death, burial and triumphant resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Good Friday service begins at 10:00am on Friday, and our Easter Sunday service also begins at 10:00am.

4. Men's Conference: Steve Farrar (April 9 & 10)

We are looking forward to Steve Farrar speaking at this year's Men Conference at Harvest Oakville on April 9-10 (Friday night and Saturday morning).

Steve Farrar is one of America's top bestselling authors of books for men, which began with his 1990 classic work - Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family. With half a million copies in print, Point Man was the catalyst for Steve leaving the pastorate after fifteen years and focusing his ministry on equipping men for spiritual leadership. He's the founder Men’s Leadership Ministries and speaks to men across the country.

The cost of the event is $20 per person; you can pay cash or cheque at the door. For more information about this event, please click here. To register for this conference, please click here.

5. PARTY with the Pastor! (April 11)

If you're new to Harvest and want to find out what we're all about, this is the first step to discovering who we are! PWTP is a great way to learn more about our vision, history and priorities while you meet some of the ministry staff and other key leaders from our church.

This is an informal event held on a Sunday afternoon in the home of one of our church members. There will be a Q&A time for any questions you may have about Harvest, as well as great fellowship and light refreshments throughout. Please note: Party with the Pastors is an adult-only event; childcare is not provided.

To register online for this event, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

ThuThursdayMarMarch11th2010 Mar 7-14 News & Events

Posted Thursday, March 11 2010 @ 11 AM

This Weekend's News
1. Daylight Savings Time
2. Welcome Jameson Evenden
3. Parking
4. Beth Moore
5. Harvest Youth - March Break Update

Upcoming Events
1. Harvest Kids Training
2. Prayer Meeting
3. Good Friday & Easter Sunday

THIS WEEKEND's NEWS

1. Daylight Savings

Don't forget to "Spring Ahead" this Saturday and move all your watches, clocks, ovens and Blackberrys forward by 1 hour. Or, you could switch everything over now and impress your boss this week by showing up early.

2. Welcome Jameson Evenden

It is with great joy and gratitude to God that I announced this Sunday the addition of a third full-time member to the Harvest Brampton staff team. Jameson Evenden will be joining us as our full-time Worship Ministry Coordinator starting March 30th.

It has been a real privilege to have Jameson his wife Tayla lead us in worship on Sundays as our guests, and I am so excited that they will no longer be our guests.

Jameson has a tremendous musical gift and a humble and sincere heart for the Lord and a passion for His glory. We’re excited to see how God is going to use this rare combination for His purposes in Brampton.

We are very excited to have Jameson and Tayla join our community of faith, as God continues to bless the work that He has called us to. Please be praying for this young couple as they transition into full time ministry here in Brampton.

3. Parking

What break? Harvest Youth will still meet on Wednesday, March 17 during the March Break at John Knox Christian School's gym from 7pm - 9pm. Harvest Youth is geared to help youth in Grade 6 to 12 (Jr. High & Sr. High) come to know and grow in their walk with Christ, so don't forget to bring your Bible, pen and paper (and non-marking shoes for the gym:).

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Harvest Kids Training (March 26)

Providing a fun and safe environment in Harvest Kids and being equipped to serve and care for our children in the best possible way is a high priority at Harvest. In order to do this, a night of training for all those who serve in Harvest's regular 6-week Serving Schedule is happening on Friday, March 26, from 7pm - 9pm at Harvest Bible Chapel Oakville.

To sign-up for this free event, please click here.

2. Prayer Meeting (March 30)

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

ThuThursdayMarMarch4th2010 Mar.1-7 News & Events

Posted Thursday, March 04 2010 @ 8 AM

This Weekend's News
1. Parking

Upcoming Events
1. Beth Moore

THIS WEEKEND's NEWS

1. Parking

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

ThuThursdayFebFebruary25th2010 Feb 21-28 News & Events

Posted Thursday, February 25 2010 @ 1 PM

This Weekend's News
1. Party With The Pastor is Packed!
2. Prayer Meeting Update

Upcoming Events
1. Harvest Youth
2. Beth Moore

THIS WEEKEND's NEWS

1. PARTY with the Pastor is Packed!

We are looking forward to a packed house this Sunday with those interested in discovering more about Harvest Brampton. We can no longer fit anyone else into the house, so be sure to sign up for our next Party with the Pastor! on April 11.

2. Prayer Meeting Update

This past Tuesday, the Lord was faithful, not only in providing a way for us to get into a locked school to pray, but also in meeting with us in power during our Prayer Meeting! We were reminded of how these church-wide prayer times are so essential to the life and health of our church and the advancement of God's glory and kingdom in our community. So, between now and our next Prayer Meeting on March 30, may we see Him continue to answer our prayers far beyond what we have asked or imagined!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Harvest Youth

Next week, Harvest Youth will begin meeting again every Wednesday night from 7pm - 9pm at John Knox Christian School in the gym. Please bring your Bible, pen and non-marking shoes!

2. Beth Moore (Mar 12-13)

Beth Moore is coming to Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto this March 12-13. She is a speaker and author of best-selling Bible studies and other books for women. Her life-transforming Bible study challenges and inspires women of every age, everywhere. Beth's focus will be on the Scripture that God lays on her heart for each individual Living Proof Live event — no two are the same. As she explores the Bible and how it applies to real life, you'll be amazed by her own experiences as a believer, and you'll be inspired to magnify and strengthen your own relationship with God.

To view more details or to register for this event, click here.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

ThuThursdayFebFebruary18th2010 Feb 14-21 News & Events

Posted Thursday, February 18 2010 @ 11 AM

This Weekend's News
1. Peak Performance
2. Marriage Conference
3. HY Tubing Event
4. Parking

Upcoming Events
1. Prayer Meeting
2. Party With The Pastor!
3. Offering Envelope Order

THIS WEEKEND's NEWS

1. PEAK Performance (Feb 20)

This Saturday, from 8:45am - 2:45pm, we'll be offering our Peak Performance class. This session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to help you learn what it means to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton.

Peak Performance is a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining one of its Small Groups.

Lunch and childcare is provided for Peak Performance; simply indicate the number of children you will be bringing and their respective ages when you register. To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you

2. Harvest Youth Tubing (Feb 20)

Fewer things are more faith-building than flying down a snowy slope with your friends on a tube with no steering wheel. On Saturday, February 20, from 2pm - 4pm, we'll be engaging in such a faith-building activity! Youth and parents of youth are invited to enjoy this fun afternoon of tubing at Chicopee Tube Park in Kitchener. The cost is $15 per person and carpooling is available.

To sign up for this event and view carpooling details, please visit Harvest Youth online.

3. Marriage Conference - Registration deadline (Feb 21)

Rom 12:2: “Do not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that by testing you may discern what the will of God is, what is good pleasing and perfect”

Everyone knows that marriage is challenging and a lot of hard work. Knowing the difficulty and the struggle is real for all of us, Harvest is excited to invite you to our 2010 marriage conference - Renew - on March 5 & 6.

Here you will learn what it means to have a Spirit-led marriage as we discuss key topics like God-honoring communication, biblical roles, conflict resolution, and intimacy, just to name a few. Ron & Lyn Donald, Associate Senior Pastor at Harvest Rolling Meadows, will help us to see that God’s design for your marriage is a blueprint that is centered on the person of Jesus Christ through the inspired word of God. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to meet with the living God, fellowship with others, and Renew you marriage.

To register for this event or to get more information, please click here (only online registration available). Registration closes February 21. Please submit your full payment at the Connect Desk on Sunday.

4. Parking

God is certainly blessing far more abundantly, including the number of cars in the parking lot on Sunday morning. So, if you are a regular attender to Harvest Brampton and call Harvest your home, then we encourage you to park either along the street of Kimbark Drive or in the far parking lot. This will be a great service to the visitors and newcomers to our church. Thank you.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Prayer Meeting (Feb 23)

"All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your saints shall bless you!" (Psalm 145:10)

On February 23, at 7:00pm, we'll be meeting at John Knox Christian School for our monthly church-wide prayer meeting. As we gather together as a body to praise and pray to our God and Saviour, please be in prayer beforehand, asking that our Lord would meet with us again in a powerful way by His Word and Spirit.

Please note that all Small Groups will be canceled during this week of February 21-28 in order to allow everyone to participate in the Prayer Night. See you there!

2. Offering Envelope Orders (Feb 23)

Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton is a gospel-driven, joyfully sacrificial, first-fruits giving church. This means that the church leadership exhorts our people to obediently respond to God's saving grace with their whole lives, including the glad offering of their finances back to God.

A few times a year, we place an order for personally designated offering envelopes. If you have ordered personally designated offering envelopes before, you do not have to sign up again; they will be automatically ordered for you. If you would like to place an order before the February 23 deadline, simply fill out the request form online by clicking the link below or at the Get Connected Desk on Sunday. (if you’ve signed up previously and haven’t received your envelopes yet, we ask that you re-sign up).

Offering Envelope Request Form

You can also opt for the pre-authorized payment plan which allows you to automatically give each month. To setup this kind of plan, click on the link below and hand the completed form into the Get Connected Desk on Sunday.

Pre-Authorized Payment Form

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

ThuThursdayFebFebruary11th2010 Feb 7-14 News & Events

Posted Thursday, February 11 2010 @ 12 AM

This Weekend's News
1. Hearts for Haiti Benefit Concert
2. Parking
3. Download Sermons

Upcoming Events
1. Peak Performance
2. HY Tubing Event
3. Prayer Meeting
4. Offering Envelope Order
5. Party With The Pastor!
6. Marriage Conference

THIS WEEKEND's NEWS

1. Hearts for Haiti Benefit Concert

Bramalea Baptist Church is holding a benefit concert for Haiti's earthquake victims this coming Saturday at 7:30pm. There is no charge for admission, but donations will be received for World Vision's relief efforts in Haiti.

2. Parking

God is certainly blessing far more abundantly, including the number of cars in the parking lot on Sunday morning. So, if you are a regular attender to Harvest Brampton and call Harvest your home, then we encourage you to park either along the street of Kimbark Drive or in the far parking lot. This will be a great service to any visitors and newcomers to our church. Thank you.

3. Download Sermons

Many of you have enjoyed the ability to hear sermons you've missed by streaming them from our website. Well, it just got better! Now, you can download Sunday's sermon onto your computer and listen to it whenever you like!

If you're downloading sermons from www.harvestbrampton.ca:
1. Go to our website and select “Audio Sermons” from the top menu
2. Right click on the MP3 file name below the media player and select “Save Target As”

If you're downloading sermon from iTunes:
1. if you already have iTunes, simply search for “Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton” under the podcast directory
2. if you don't have iTunes, you can download iTunes here for free, and then follow the above instructions

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. PEAK Performance - February 20

This session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to help you learn what it means to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton.

Peak Performance is a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining one of its Small Groups.

Childcare is provided for Peak Performance; simply indicate the number of children you will be bringing and their respective ages when you register. To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you

2. Harvest Youth Tubing - February 20

Fewer things are more faith-building than flying down a snowy slope with your friends on a tube with no steering wheel. On Saturday, February 20, from 2pm - 4pm, we'll be engaging in such a faith-building activity! Youth and parents of youth are invited to enjoy this fun afternoon of tubing at Glen Eden. The cost is $18 per person and carpooling is being organized. More details will follow.

To sign up for this event, please visit the Get Connected Desk or sign up online.

3. Prayer Meeting - February 23

"All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your saints shall bless you!" (Psalm 145:10)

On February 23, at 7:00pm, we'll be meeting at John Knox Christian School for our monthly church-wide prayer meeting. As we gather together as a body to praise and pray to our God and Saviour, please be in prayer beforehand, asking that our Lord would meet with us again in a powerful way by His Word and Spirit.

Please note that all Small Groups will be canceled during this week of February 21-28 in order to allow everyone to participate in the Prayer Night. See you there!

4. Offering Envelope Orders - February 23

Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton is a gospel-driven, joyfully sacrificial, first-fruits giving church. This means that the church leadership exhorts our people to obediently respond to God's saving grace with their whole lives, including the glad offering of their finances back to God.

A few times a year, we put an order in for those requesting personally designated offering envelopes. If you would like to place an order before the February 23 deadline, simply fill out the request form online by clicking the link below or at the Get Connected Desk on Sunday.

Offering Envelope Request Form

Please note: All giving towards Harvest Brampton should be indicated simply by making cheques payable to "Harvest Bible Chapel" (not to "Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton").

5. PARTY with the Pastor! - February 28

If you're new to Harvest and want to find out what we're all about, this is the first step to discovering who we are! PWTP is a great way to learn more about our vision, history and priorities while you meet some of the ministry staff and other key leaders from our church.

This is an informal event held on a Sunday afternoon in the home of one of our church members. There will be a Q&A time for any questions you may have about Harvest, as well as great fellowship and light refreshments throughout. Please note: Party with the Pastors is an adult-only event; childcare is not provided.

To register online for this event, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

6. Marriage Conference - March 5-6

Rom 12:2: “Do not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that by testing you may discern what the will of God is, what is good pleasing and perfect”

Everyone knows that marriage is challenging and a lot of hard work. Knowing the difficulty and the struggle is real for all of us, Harvest is excited to invite you to our 2010 marriage conference - Renew.

Here you will learn what it means to have a Spirit-led marriage as we discuss key topics like God-honoring communication, biblical roles, conflict resolution, and intimacy, just to name a few. Ron & Lyn Donald, Associate Senior Pastor at Harvest Rolling Meadows, will help us to see that God’s design for your marriage is a blueprint that is centered on the person of Jesus Christ through the inspired word of God. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to meet with the living God, fellowship with others, and Renew you marriage.

To register for this event or to get more information, please click here (only online registration available). Registration closes February 21. Please submit your full payment at the Connect Desk on Sunday.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

Sr. Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

Offices are located at:

17 Dean Street

Brampton, ON

L6W 1M7

O: 905.450.0477

F: 905.450.6928

SatSaturdayJanJanuary30th2010 Jan 31 - Feb 7 News & Events

Posted Saturday, January 30 2010 @ 6 AM

This Weekend's News
1. Haiti Relief Update
2. Download Sermons

Upcoming Events
1. Financial Peace University
2. HY Tubing Event
3. Peak Performance
4. Offering Envelope Order
5. Party With The Pastor!
6. Marriage Conference

THIS WEEKEND's NEWS

1. Haiti Relief Update

Galatians 6:10, "So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone , and especially to those who are of the household of faith."

It has been over two weeks since Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, was hit with a massive earthquake that destroyed buildings and devastated families. In response, our church has joined with dozens of other churches in an effort to bring relief and restoration into this destitute country, by partnering with Churches Helping Churches. In doing so, we are able to strategically help the local church in Haiti, which is being greatly used of God in spreading the gospel of Christ in word and deed amidst this tragedy.

If you want to give toward this relief and rebuilding effort, please do so by writing on your cheque memo line or on the front of your offering envelope "Haiti". Thank you.

Please note: All other giving towards Harvest Brampton should be indicated simply by making cheques payable to "Harvest Bible Chapel" (not to "Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton").

2. Download Sermons

UPCOMING EVENTS

5. PARTY with the Pastor! - February 28

If you're new to Harvest and want to find out what we're all about, this is the first step to discovering who we are! PWTP is a great way to learn more about our vision, history and priorities while you meet some of the ministry staff and other key leaders from our church.

This is an informal event held on a Sunday afternoon in the home of one of our church members. There will be a Q&A time for any questions you may have about Harvest, as well as great fellowship and light refreshments throughout. Please note: Party with the Pastors is an adult-only event; childcare is not provided.

To register online for this event, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

6. Marriage Conference - March 5-6

Rom 12:2: “Do not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that by testing you may discern what the will of God is, what is good pleasing and perfect”

Everyone knows that marriage is challenging and a lot of hard work. Knowing the difficulty and the struggle is real for all of us, Harvest is excited to invite you to our 2010 marriage conference - Renew.

Here you will learn what it means to have a Spirit-led marriage as we discuss key topics like God-honoring communication, biblical roles, conflict resolution, and intimacy, just to name a few. Ron & Lyn Donald, Associate Senior Pastor at Harvest Rolling Meadows, will help us to see that God’s design for your marriage is a blueprint that is centered on the person of Jesus Christ through the inspired word of God. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to meet with the living God, fellowship with others, and Renew you marriage.

To register for this event or to get more information, please click here.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

TueTuesdayJanJanuary26th2010 Jan 24-31 News & Events

Posted Tuesday, January 26 2010 @ 1 PM

This Weekend's News
1. Haiti Relief Update
2. Prayer Night Update
3. Download Sermons

Upcoming Events
1. Financial Peace University
2. HY Tubing Event
3. Peak Performance
4. Party With The Pastor!
5. Marriage Conference

THIS WEEKEND's NEWS

1. Haiti Relief Update

Galatians 6:10, "So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone , and especially to those who are of the household of faith."

It has been over two weeks since Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, was hit with a massive earthquake that destroyed buildings and devastated families. In response, our church has joined with dozens of other churches in an effort to bring relief and restoration into this destitute country, by partnering with Churches Helping Churches. In doing so, we are able to strategically help the local church in Haiti, which is being greatly used of God in spreading the gospel of Christ in word and deed amidst this tragedy.

Your prayers and support are making a significant difference in the rescue, recovery and restoration efforts going on among the churches in Port-Au-Prince and their ability to reach out and bring the hope of the gospel to those who are suffering.

If you want to give toward this relief and rebuilding effort, please indicate on your cheque memo or offering envelope "Haiti". Thank you.

2. Prayer Night Update

We thank the Lord for such a great time of praise and prayer this past Tuesday night. As we spent time adoring His character, confessing our sins, thanking Him for His mighty works and asking Him to continue to do far more abundantly than what we can ask or imagine, He met with us in a powreful way by His Spirit. We are confident in saying alongside the psalmist, "I will call upon you, for you answer me, O God" (Psalm 17:6).

3. Download Sermons

Many of you have enjoyed the ability to hear sermons you've missed by streaming them from our website. Well, it just got better! Now, you can download Sunday's sermon onto your computer and listen to it whenever you like!

If you're downloading sermons from www.harvestbrampton.ca:
1. Go to our website and select “Audio Sermons” from the top menu
2. right click on the MP3 file name below the media player and select “Save Target As”.

If you're downloading sermon from iTunes:
1. if you already have itunes, simply search “Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton” under the podcast directory
2. if you don't have iTunes, you can download iTunes here for free too

Enjoy!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Financial Peace University - February 6 to May 15

Many families and singles have been greatly blessed through taking these classes that focus on understanding how to be a good steward of the finances the Lord has supplied and entrusted you with. The simple and wise concepts gained through these classes can transform your view and handling of money for the rest of your life. To see a preview of these classes and the topics that will be covered, see here.

Classes run from 9am to 11am almost every Saturday morning at Harvest Oakville from February 6 to May 15. The cost for this course is $100 per person. For more information on this course, its dates and times, and how to register for it, please click here.

2. Harvest Youth Tubing - February 20

Fewer things are more faith-building than flying down a snowy slope with your friends on a tube with no steering wheel. On Saturday, February 20, from 2pm - 4pm, we'll be engaging in such a faith-building activity! Youth and parents of youth are invited to enjoy this fun afternoon of tubing at Glen Eden. The cost is $18 per person and carpooling is being organized. More details will follow.

To sign up for this event, please visit the Get Connected Desk or sign up online.

3. PEAK Performance - February 20

This session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to help you learn what it means to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton.

Peak Performance is a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining one of its Small Groups.

Childcare is provided for Peak Performance; simply indicate the number of children you will be bringing and their respective ages when you register. To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you

4. PARTY with the Pastor! - February 28

If you're new to Harvest and want to find out what we're all about, this is the first step to discovering who we are! PWTP is a great way to learn more about our vision, history and priorities while you meet some of the ministry staff and other key leaders from our church.

This is an informal event held on a Sunday afternoon in the home of one of our church members. There will be a Q&A time for any questions you may have about Harvest, as well as great fellowship and light refreshments throughout. Please note: Party with the Pastors is an adult-only event; childcare is not provided.

To register online for this event, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

5. Marriage Conference - March 5-6

Rom 12:2: “Do not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that by testing you may discern what the will of God is, what is good pleasing and perfect”

Everyone knows that marriage is challenging and a lot of hard work. Knowing the difficulty and the struggle is real for all of us, Harvest is excited to invite you to our 2010 marriage conference - Renew.

Here you will learn what it means to have a Spirit-led marriage as we discuss key topics like God-honoring communication, biblical roles, conflict resolution, and intimacy, just to name a few. Ron & Lyn Donald, Associate Senior Pastor at Harvest Rolling Meadows, will help us to see that God’s design for your marriage is a blueprint that is centered on the person of Jesus Christ through the inspired word of God. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to meet with the living God, fellowship with others, and Renew you marriage.

To register for this event or to get more information, please click here.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

ThuThursdayJanJanuary21st2010 Jan 17-24 News & Events

Posted Thursday, January 21 2010 @ 4 PM

This Weekend's News
1. Haiti Relief Update
2. Work for Christ

Upcoming Events
1. Prayer Night

THIS WEEKEND's NEWS

1. Haiti Relief Update

Titus 3:14 says, "And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful."

On Wednesday, Port-Au-Prince was hit with another massive aftershock which shook the remaining buildings in the capital city of Haiti. For the past several days, our fellowship of churches has been praying fervently and working hard to support local churches in Haiti through Churches Helping Churches, a ministry of Acts29. Your prayers and support are making a significant difference in the rescue, recovery and restoration efforts going on among the churches in Port-Au-Prince and their ability to reach out and bring the hope of the gospel to those who are suffering.

Last Sunday, we were amazed by how God led our church to give so generously and sacrificially. Praise His Name! There will be another opportunity this Sunday for people to give towards this initiative. Simply designate on your offering envelope "Haiti".

2. Work for Christ

One of the best ways to express your worship of Christ and grow in your walk with Him is by serving others. To begin doing so, simply fill out this Work for Christ application or pick one up on Sunday at the Get Connected Desk. Submit all completed forms back to the Get Connected Desk.

1 Corinthians 15:57, "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,knowing that in the Lord, your labour is not in vain."

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Prayer Night - January 26

"Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand" (Psalm 95:6-7).

Come and worship our God and King through praise and prayer on Tuesday, January 26 from 7:00 - 8:00pm. We'll be meeting at John Knox Christian School in the gym, just down the road from where we regularly worship.

Please note that all Small Groups will be canceled the week of January 24 - 30 in order to allow everyone to participate in the Prayer Night. However, Harvest Youth will still run on Wednesday night.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

ThuThursdayJanJanuary14th2010 Jan 10-17 News & Events

Posted Thursday, January 14 2010 @ 10 AM

This Weekend's News
1. Haiti Relief
2. Harvest Youth Update
3. Work for Christ

Upcoming Events
1. Child Dedication
2. Prayer Night

THIS WEEKEND's NEWS

1. Haiti Relief

Titus 3:14, "And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful."

On Tuesday afternoon, the impoverished Haitian capital city of Port-Au-Prince was devastated by a terrible earthquake. Heart-wrenching images have been flooding our TV and computer screens along with reports of governments and organizations committing money and resources to meet the immediate needs of Haiti.

Our fellowship of churches is praying fervently and working hard to find ways to support local churches in Haiti in making a significant difference in the rescue, recovery and restoration efforts and to bring the hope of the gospel to those who are suffering.

This Sunday, we will have a special opportunity to pray and to give towards this relief effort during our worship service. All undesignated funds will go towards this effort.

2. Harvest Youth Update

On Wednesday night, our Jr. & Sr. Youth met for the first time to hear God's Word and have some fun! We're so excited about this vital ministry at Harvest Brampton and look forward to what God will continue to do in and through it in the months to come!

Harvest Youth meets on Wednesday, from 7:00 - 9:00pm, at John Knox Christian School in the gym.

3. Work for Christ

One of the best ways to express your worship of Christ and grow in your walk with Him is by serving others. To begin doing so, simply fill out this Work for Christ application or pick one up on Sunday at the Get Connected Desk. Submit all completed forms back to the Get Connected Desk.

1 Corinthians 15:56, "thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,knowing that in the Lord, your labour is not in vain."

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Child Dedication - January 24

"Children are a heritage from the Lord" (Psalm 127:3), a stewardship given to parents and church alike. So, it's our desire to express our thanksgiving for and commitment to the children God has given our congregation by committing them to the Lord corperately on January 24 during our Sunday worship service.

If you would like to participate in this event, please contact Pastor Ted (tduncan@harvestbrampton.ca) by January 19.

2. Prayer Night - January 26

"Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand" (Psalm 95:6-7).

Come and worship our God and King through praise and prayer on Tuesday, January 26 from 7:00 - 8:00pm. We'll be meeting at John Knox Christian School in the gym, just down the road from where we regularly worship.

Please note that all Small Groups will be canceled the week of January 24 - 30 in order to allow everyone to participate in the Prayer Night. See you there!

In His love,

Ted Duncan

SatSaturdayJanJanuary9th2010 Jan 3-10 News & Events

Posted Saturday, January 09 2010 @ 3 PM

This Weekend's News
1. Party With The Pastor is Packed
2. Harvest Youth Launch
3. Update on Christmas Initiatives

Upcoming Events
1. Child Dedication
2. Prayer Night

THIS WEEKEND's NEWS

1. Party With The Pastor is PACKED!

We are looking forward to a packed house this Sunday with those interested in discovering more about Harvest Brampton. We can no longer fit anyone else into the house, so be sure to look on our website for the next PWTP in late February and sign up.

2. Harvest Youth Launch!

Last night, a group of Jr. and Sr. High youth from Harvest Brampton boarded a bus headed to Muskoka for what we pray will be a life-changing weekend. Please pray with us that God would move mightily at this retreat, that lives would be saved and sanctified, and that God would get much glory in this event.

As our youth return, we will be gearing up for our first Harvest Youth gathering! Beginning this Wednesday, from 7:00 - 9:00pm, we will be meeting at John Knox Christian School in the gym. Don't forget your Bible, pen and paper.

3. Update on Christmas Initiatives

This past Christmas season, we had a great opportunity to share the good news of Jesus Christ!

By God's grace, approximately 400 Christmas Kits were given away to family, friends, and neighbours during the month of December. May God continue to water the seeds that were sown through this outreach.

Several families also had the joy of participating in Project Angel Tree, wherein gifts are given to children of families with an incarcerated parent. Sir William Gage Middle School's teaching faculty also partnered with us in this exciting initiative so that we were able to bless five different families throughout Brampton with the love of Christ. Thank you to all who were involved.

We also praise God for a wonderful Christmas Eve service, where many visitors heard the good news of Jesus Christ and their need to come to Him for salvation. May our God and King, Jesus Christ, be forever praised!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Child Dedication - January 24

In His love,

Ted Duncan

ThuThursdayDecDecember17th2009 Dec 14-20 News & Events - Part II

Posted Thursday, December 17 2009 @ 9 AM

This Weekend's News
1. Prayer Night Update
2. Youth Skate Update
3. The Blog "in between"
4. Christmas Kits

Upcoming Events
1. Christmas Eve Service
2. Party With The Pastor!
3. Sermons Online

THIS WEEKEND's NEWS

1. Prayer Night Update

We are thankful for the refreshing time of prayer and praise last Thursday evening as God met with us powerfully. What an amazing God we serve! May He continue to glroify His Name and do far more abundantly than what we have asked of Him!

2. Youth Skate Update

Last night, amid perfect skating conditions, our youth had a blast skating under the lights at Gage Park, dodging the zamboni and generally trying to stay on their feet. After charoling up Main Street, we enjoyed some freshly baked cookies and amazing hot chocolate at The Village Deli & Pasta. Praise God for such a fun night! See you at Winter Fuse!

3. The BLOG in Between

Thus far, our FORWARD BY FAITH series has been a chapter by chapter and verse by study of the life Abraham as recorded in the book of Genesis. On Sunday December 13th we finished at chapter 19:38 and this coming Sunday we’ll be starting off at chapter 22:1. In light of this, this week, I will be posting blog entries with brief reflections on the content between these two points. I hope you find them helpful and encouraging.

4. Christmas Kits Pickup

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Christmas Eve Service - December 24

On the night before Christmas...we praised the Father for sending His Son! Invite your family and friends to join us on December 24 at 7pm for our Christmas Eve Service held at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel (410 & Steeles). Let us celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ together!

2. Party With The Pastor! - January 10

If you're new to Harvest, this is the first step to discover Harvest and get connected. PWTP is a great way to learn more about our vision, history and priorities while you meet some of the ministry staff and other key leaders from our church.

This is an informal event held on a Sunday afternoon in the home of one of our church members. There is also a Q&A time for any questions you may have about Harvest, as well as great fellowship and light refreshments throughout. Please note: Party with the Pastors is an adult-only event; childcare is not provided.

To register online for this event, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

3. Sermons Online

Missed the sermon because of Harvest Kids or a hot cider burn? No problem. You can still track with our current sermon series from week to week. Simply click here to begin listening to this past Sunday's sermon and keep moving Forward By Faith.

Also, feel free to read ahead and study Genesis 16-18 as we prepare for God to speak transformingly through His Word this Sunday.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

WedWednesdayDecDecember16th2009 Dec 14-20 News & Events

Posted Wednesday, December 16 2009 @ 11 AM

Thus far, our FORWARD BY FAITH series has been a chapter by chapter and verse by study of the life Abraham as recorded in the book of Genesis. On Sunday December 13th we finished at chapter 19:38 and this coming Sunday we’ll be starting off at chapter 22:1. In light of this, this week, we are posting blog entries with brief reflections on the content between these two points. we hope you find them helpful and encouraging.

ThuThursdayDecDecember3rd2009 Dec.7-13 News & Events

Posted Thursday, December 03 2009 @ 4 PM

This Weekend
1. Church Prayer Night
2. Peak Performance
3. Youth Retreat Registration Deadline

Upcoming Events
1. Christmas Kits
2. Youth Skate at Gage Park
3. Christmas Eve Service
4. Listen to Sermons Online

THIS WEEKEND

1. Harvest Prayer Night - December 10

We'll be gathering as a church body for prayer on December 10 to thank our Father for all that He has done. We'll be meeting at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel (410 & Steeles) from 7pm - 8:30pm. He has blessed us "far more abundantly" than we could ask or imagine these past several months and we want to return our thanks. Join us for this amazing time of praise and prayer to our King!

2. Peak Performance - December 12

Peak Performance is a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining one of its Small Groups.

Childcare is provided for Peak Performance; simply indicate the number of children you will be bringing and their respective ages when you register. To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

3. Harvest Youth Winter Retreat (FUSE) - Registration Deadline - December 14

That's right. Two retreats, one weekend. Unforgettable.
This year we are having both our Sr. High winter retreat (MeltDown) and our Jr. High winter retreat (SubZero) on the same weekend, in the same place, but still totally separate. Muskoka Woods Sports Resort is large enough to facilitate both retreats simultaneously, but with each having its own dinning hall, chapel, worship bands and speakers. Both retreats will also include: solid time in God's Word, amazing worship, great food, amazing facilities, fun games in and out of the snow, a free T-shirt and the opportunity to make lots of new friends and reconnect with old ones.

Registration closes Dec. 14 (Monday), so to register for this awesome event, please fill out this registration form and hand it in with you payment to the Get Connected Desk on Sunday. More information will follow.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Christmas Kits Pickup

This Christmas season, we have a great opportunity to share the good news of Jesus Christ with our neighbours!

Christmas Kits are a great way to meet your neighbours, invite them to Harvest's Christmas Services (Dec. 20 & 24), and give them an amazing opportunity to find out who Jesus is. Included in the Christmas Kits are an ESV New Testament, a Jesus Film DVD based on the Gospel of Luke viewable in 16 South Asian languages (including English), a gospel track, and a customized invitation inviting them to join us on Dec. 20 and Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) at our worship services.

If you've already signed up to receive your Christmas Kits, great! They're ready to be picked up at the Get Connected Desk on Sunday (or in your Small Group this week).

If you haven't signed up for any yet, but would like to, it's not too late! Simply indicate how many Christmas Kits you would like by signing up online here or swinging by the Get Connected Desk on Sunday.

2. Harvest Youth Skate at Gage Park - December 16

Strap on your skates and meet us down at Gage Park this coming Wednesday night at 7 pm for an awesome skate around the park under the lights. Then, after making countless left-handed turns on ice, we'll be walking over to the Village Deli & Pasta Shoppe to unwind and warm up with some hot chocolate. Please RSVP to Chris Shipley (cshipley@harvestbrampton.ca) if you're able to come.

3. Christmas Eve Service - December 24

On the night before Christmas...we praised the Father for sending His Son! Invite your family and friends to join us on December 24 at 7pm for our Christmas Eve Service held at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel (410 & Steeles). Let us celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ together!

4. Listen to Sermons Online

Missed the sermon because of Harvest Kids or H1N1? No problem. You can still track with our current sermon series from week to week. Simply click here to begin listening to this past Sunday's sermon and keep moving Forward By Faith.

Also, feel free to read ahead and study Genesis 16-18 as we prepare for God to speak transformingly through His Word this Sunday.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

SatSaturdayNovNovember28th2009 Nov.30 - Dec.6 News & Events

Posted Saturday, November 28 2009 @ 3 PM

This Weekend
1. Christmas Kit Pickup

Upcoming Events
1. Church Prayer Night
2. Peak Performance
3. Project Angel Tree
4. Christmas Eve Service
5. Youth Retreat
6. Listen to Sermons Online

THIS WEEKEND

1. Christmas Kits Pickup

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Harvest Prayer Night - December 10

2. Peak Performance - December 12

Peak Performance is a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining one of its Small Groups.

3. Project Angel Tree - December 13 - 23

Our second Christmas initiative is in conjunction with Prison Fellowship Canada, where we will be reaching out to kids of prison inmates with Christmas gifts. This outreach involves connecting with the child’s caregiver beforehand and then visiting the child prior to Christmas with a toy and a Christmas Kit for the caregiver. What a great way to show God's love and truth! To get involved, please register here online.

4. Christmas Eve Service - December 24

On the night before Christmas...we praised the Father for sending His Son! Invite your family and friends to join us on December 24 at 7pm for our Christmas Eve Service held at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel (410 & Steeles). Let us celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ together!

5. Harvest Youth Winter Retreat (FUSE) - January 8-10

That's right. Two retreats, one weekend. Unforgettable.
This year we are having both our Sr. High winter retreat (MeltDown) and our Jr. High winter retreat (SubZero) on the same weekend, in the same place, but still totally separate. Muskoka Woods Sports Resort is large enough to facilitate both retreats simultaneously, but with each having its own dinning hall, chapel, worship bands and speakers. Both retreats will also include: solid time in God's Word, amazing worship, great food, amazing facilities, fun games in and out of the snow, a free T-shirt and the opportunity to make lots of new friends and reconnect with old ones.

To register for this awesome event, please fill out this registration form and hand it into the Get Connected Desk on Sunday. More information will follow.

6. Listen to Sermons Online

Missed the sermon because of H1N1 or Harvest Kids? No problem. You can still track with our current sermon series from week to week. Simply click here to begin listening to this past Sunday's sermon and keep moving Forward By Faith.

Also, feel free to read ahead and study Genesis 16-18 as we prepare for God to speak transformingly through His Word this Sunday.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

ThuThursdayNovNovember26th2009 Nov.23-29 News & Events

Posted Thursday, November 26 2009 @ 2 PM

This Weekend
1. Harvest Youth
2. Forward By Faith

Upcoming Events
1. Church Prayer Night
2. Peak Performance
3. Christmas Outreach Opportunities

THIS WEEKEND

1. Harvest Youth - November 28 & 29

At our last church-wide prayer meeting, we prayed for God's leading as to our next steps as a church. In answer to that prayer, God has since raised up both youth and people passionate to serve the youth in our church. So, on Saturday, November 28 from 2pm - 4pm, we are having a bowling event for all youth and parents at Brampton Bowling Lanes (see here for more details).

Then, on Sunday, November 29, after the service there will be a brief Harvest Youth info-session for all youth and parents of youth. Pizza will be provided as we share the vision and direction of Harvest's Youth ministry and attempt to answer as many questions as possible. If you have any questions before then, please email Chris Shipley (cshipley@harvestbrampton.ca). See you there!

2. Forward By Faith

We're excited to have Pastor Ted back this weekend as we continue to track with Abraham as he moves forward by faith, trusting in His Almighty God. Feel free to read ahead and study Genesis 15 as we prepare for God to speak transformingly through His Word this Sunday.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Harvest Prayer Night - December 10

2. Peak Performance - December 12

Peak Performance is a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining one of its Small Groups.

3. Christmas Outreach Opportunities - December

This Christmas season, we have two great opportunities to share the good news of Jesus Christ with our neighbours!

Christmas Kits Distribution
First, we'll be making Christmas Kits that you can give to your neighbours throughout the month of December. It's a great way to meet your neighbours and invite them to Harvest's Christmas Eve service, as well as give them amazing opportunity to find out who Jesus is.

Included in the Christmas Kits are an ESV New Testament, a Jesus Film DVD based on the Gospel of Luke viewable in 16 South Asian languages (including English), a gospel track, and a customized invitation to join us on Christmas Eve at our worship service. Please indicate how many Christmas Kits you would like by signing up online here.

Project Angel Tree
Our second outreach initiative is in conjunction with Prison Fellowship Canada, where we will be reaching out to kids of prison inmates with Christmas gifts. This outreach involves connecting with the child’s caregiver beforehand and then visiting the child prior to Christmas with a toy and a Christmas Kit for the caregiver. What a great way to show God's love and truth! To get involved, please register here online.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

ThuThursdayNovNovember19th2009 Nov. 16-22 News & Events

Posted Thursday, November 19 2009 @ 1 PM

This Sunday
1. Welcome Pastor Robbie Symons
2. Pastor Ted in Oakville
3. Offering Envelope Request Deadline - November 22

Upcoming Events
1. Peak Performance Postponed
2. Youth Ministry
3. Harvest Kids Training
4. Christmas Outreach Opportunities

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Welcome Pastor Robbie Symons

This Sunday we are so excited to welcome Pastor Robbie Symons to our pulpit at Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton. Robbie is founding Pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel Oakville and has been and continues to be a major mentor and influence in my life. Robbie and Gillian began a Bible study of 18 people in June 2003 and they have been amazed and give all glory to God for what HE has done since that time in Harvest Oakville. The blessings we are experiencing at Brampton are an overflow of the fruitfulness and faithfulness we have seen in Robbie's ministry.

Robbie's greatest passion is to see Jesus Christ glorified as people realize their potential through God's amazing power! He and his wife Gillian make their home in Burlington, Ontario. They have two sons, Aidan and Cale and baby girl named Sadie.

I'm so stoked! I'm so thankful that the people of Harvest Brampton are going to have the opportunity to hear God's word through this messenger. The only bummer is that I'm not going to be there to hear it! Please make sure Robbie gets the warmest Harvest welcome. Bring your Bibles and get ready for an amazing service!

2. Pastor Ted in Oakville

I'll be preaching at Harvest Oakville this Sunday and reporting back to our parent church about all the great things God is doing in our midst. Please pray for God's blessing in the preaching of His Word and as we celebrate together with Harvest Oakville in all that God has done and continues to do in Brampton!

3. Offering Envelope Request Deadline - November 22

Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton is a gospel-driven, joyfully sacrificial, first-fruits giving church. This means that the church leadership exhorts our people to obediently respond to God's saving grace with their whole lives, including the glad offering of their finances back to God.

A few times a year, we put an order in for those requesting personally designated offering envelopes. If you would like to place an order by the deadline this Sunday, please fill out the request form online by clicking the link below or at the Get Connected Desk on Sunday.

Offering Envelope Request Form

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Peak Performance POSTPONED - now December 12

This session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to help you learn what it means to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton.

Peak Performance is also a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining one of its small groups. Childcare is provided for Peak Performance; simply indicate the number of children you will be bringing and their ages when you register.

To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

2. Youth Ministry - November 28 & 29

At our last church-wide prayer meeting, we prayed for God's leading as to our next steps as a church. In answer to that prayer, God has since raised up both youth and people passionate to serve the youth in our church. So, on Saturday, November 28, we are having a bowling event for all youth and parents (details to follow) as well as a fun info-session after the church service on Sunday, November 29. Pizza will be provided as we share the vision and direction of Harvest Brampton's Youth Ministry. If you have any questions, please email Chris Shipley (cshipley@harvestbrampton.ca). See you there!

3. Harvest Kids Training - November 27

This is a great opportunity to grow in our understanding of how to minister to children and be equipped to serve the many kids God is entrusting to us each weekend. There will be breakout times devoted to trianing teachers, worshiop leaders, helpers and more. To RSVP, please email Natasha Penny (higherground@harvestoakville.ca) by November 25.

4. Christmas Outreach Opportunities - December

This Christmas season, we have two great opportunities to share the good news of Jesus Christ with our neighbours!

Christmas Kits Distribution
First, we'll be making Christmas Kits that you can give to your neighbours throughout the month of December. It's a great way to meet your neighbours and invite them to Harvest's Christmas Eve service, as well as give them amazing opportunity to find out who Jesus is. Included in the Christmas Kits are an ESV New Testament, a Jesus Film DVD based on the Gospel of Luke viewable in 16 South Asian languages (including English), a gospel track, and a customized invitation to join us on Christmas Eve at our worship service.

Please indicate how many Christmas Kits you would like by signing up online here.

Project Angel Tree
Our second outreach initiative is in conjunction with Prison Fellowship Canada, where we will be reaching out to kids of prison inmates with Christmas gifts. This outreach involves connecting with the child’s caregiver beforehand and then visiting the child prior to Christmas with a toy and a Christmas Kit for the caregiver. What a great way to show God's love and truth!

To get involved, please register here online.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

ThuThursdayNovNovember12th2009 News & Upcoming Events

Posted Thursday, November 12 2009 @ 11 AM

This Sunday
1. Sermon Podcast
2. Small Groups
3. Ways to Give
4. Young Adults Carpool
5. Coffee, Tea & Thee

Upcoming Events
1. Peak Performance
2. Christmas Outreach Opportunities

THIS SUNDAY

1. Sermon Podcast

Missed the sermon because you were sick or serving in Harvest Kids? No problem. You can still track with our current sermon series from week to week. Simply click here to begin listening to this past Sunday's sermon and keep moving Forward By Faith.

2. Small Group Launch - November 8-13

God has answered our prayers in allowing us to launch Harvest Small Groups this week! The purpose of these groups is to help all of us grow in our relationship with Jesus by ministering to and encouraging one another in daily devotions, effective prayer and mutual accountability.

Click here to find more helpful information about Harvest Small Groups and how you can join one.

3. Ways to Give

Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton is a gospel-driven, joyfully sacrificial, first-fruits giving church. This means that our church leadership exhort the people to obediently respond to God's saving grace with their whole lives, including the glad offering of their finances back to God.

There are now two convenient ways for people to give regularly at Harvest Brampton. First, is by a pre-authorized payment plan which allows you to automatically give each month. To setup this plan up, click on the link below and hand the completed form into the Get Connected Desk on Sunday.

Pre-Authorized Payment Form

The second way people can give regularly is through offering envelopes. To order personally designated offering envelopes, please fill out the request form online by clicking the link below.

Offering Envelope Request Form

4. Young Adults Carpool - November 13

Josh Mejia is organizing a carpool for Young Adults at Harvest Oakville this Friday. If you are interested in going, contact Josh at joshmejia@gmail.com

5. Coffee, Tea & Thee - November 13

All ladies are welcome to come out this Friday at 7:00pm to Val Colwell's place for Coffee, Tea & Thee - a fun time of food and fellowship. They will be making a old fashioned mason jar recipe that makes a mouth-watering batch of cookies. Combine that with great fellowship, an uplifting message from God's Word, and of course, good coffee ... and what else would you want for a Friday night?! For location and directions, please email Val Colwell at valcolwell5@yahoo.ca

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Peak Performance - November 21, 8:45am - 2:45pm

This session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to help you learn what it means to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton.

Peak Performance is also a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining one of its small groups. Childcare is provided for Peak Performance; please indicate the number of children you will be bringing and their ages when you register.

To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

3. Christmas Outreach Opportunities

This Christmas season, we have two great opportunities to share the good news of Jesus Christ with our neighbours!

Christmas Kits Distribution
First, we'll be making Christmas Kits that you can give to your neighbours throughout the month of December. It's a great way to meet your neighbours and invite them to Harvest's Christmas Eve service, as well as give them amazing opportunity to find out who Jesus is. Included in the Christmas Kits are an ESV New Testament, a Jesus Film DVD based on the Gospel of Luke viewable in 16 South Asian languages (including English), a gospel track, and a customized invitation to join us on Christmas Eve at our worship service.

Please indicate how many Christmas Kits you would like by signing up online here.

Project Angel Tree
Our second outreach initiative is in conjunction with Prison Fellowship Canada, where we will be reaching out to kids of prison inmates with Christmas gifts. This outreach involves connecting with the child’s caregiver beforehand and then visiting the child prior to Christmas with a toy and a Christmas Kit for the caregiver. What a great way to show God's love and truth!

To get involved, please register here online.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

WedWednesdayNovNovember4th2009 Small Group Launch!

Posted Wednesday, November 04 2009 @ 3 PM

Here's what's coming up!

This Sunday
1. Current Sermon Series - Forward By Faith
2. Young Adults Carpool
3. Party With The Pastor!
4. Small Groups

Upcoming Events
1. Peak Performance

THIS SUNDAY

1. Current Sermon Series - Forward By Faith

I'm so excited to launch a new sermon series on the life of Abraham this Sunday. Our church is so new and we don’t know what God is going to do, but we are expecting Him to do “far more abundantly” (Ephesians 3:20-21). We’ve already seen Him do great things and God is calling us to have the faith to expect even more! What we need as a church is more faith.

A man or a woman of faith is a person who believes God’s promises and trusts His character so deeply that he or she acts with radical courage, wisdom and strength. A person of faith is a person who moves forward, trusting in God’s word, and leaving the details to Him. I love how the author of Hebrews describes Abraham’s radical trust in God. “By faith Abraham obeyed… he went out, not knowing where he was going” (Hebrews 11:8).

I really believe that a study of the life of Abraham is so fitting for our church at this point in time. We need to keep moving forward as a church, trusting that God will provide and that God will remain faithful to His promises. When you commit to moving FORWARD BY FAITH, the most important consideration is not the destination, the directions or the details. What matters most is who you are following.

We aren’t going got be studying the life of Abraham so that we can learn how walk like he did, rather, we are seeking to know the God who he followed. As we study the life of Abraham, we will find that we can move FORWARD BY FAITH only because we are following a faithful God.

2. Young Adults Carpool - November 6

Josh Mejia is organizing a carpool for Young Adults at Harvest Oakville this Friday. If you are interested in going, contact Josh at joshmejia@gmail.com

3. Party With The Pastor! - November 8, 3 - 5:30 pm

If you're new to Harvest, this is the first step to discover Harvest and get plugged in. PWTP is a great way to learn more about our vision, history and priorities while you meet some of the ministry staff and other key leaders from our church.

This is an informal event held on a Sunday afternoon in the home of one of our church members. There is also a Q&A time for any questions you may have about Harvest, as well as great fellowship and light refreshments throughout.

Please note: Party with the Pastors is an adult-only event; childcare is not provided.

To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

4. Small Group Launch - November 8-13

We are thrilled about the upcoming launch of Harvest Small Groups!

What are Small Groups? Glad you asked. The purpose of these groups is to help all of us grow in our relationship with Jesus by ministering to and encouraging one another in daily devotionals, effective prayer and mutual accountability.

How can you join a small group? Click here, where you'll find more helpful information on small groups and how you can join.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Peak Performance - November 21, 8:45am - 2:45pm

This session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to help you learn what it means to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton.

Peak Performance is also a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining one of its small groups.

Childcare is provided for Peak Performance; simply indicate the number of children and their ages.

To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

In His love,

Ted Duncan

ThuThursdayOctOctober29th2009 Forward By Faith

Posted Thursday, October 29 2009 @ 8 PM

Here's what's coming up!

This Sunday
1. Day-Light Savings
2. New Sermon Series - Forward By Faith
3. Slow Down the Take Down
4. Thanks for the Football!
5. Young Adults Carpool

Upcoming Events
1. Party with the Pastor
2. Peak Performance
3. Small Groups

THIS SUNDAY

1. Day-Light Savings

This Saturday we are all to adjust clocks, roosters and watches 1 hour back for day-light savings. That means, we all gain 1 hour on Sunday morning (Fall Back)! But, if you forget and show up to church early, no problem...feel free to start setting up chairs!

2. New Sermon Series - Forward By Faith

3. Slow Down the Take Down

Our setup and take-down crew before and after the service are amazingly diligent and efficient - a well-oiled machine to say the least! Despite their eagerness to pack up after the service, we are going to begin to have a 15 minute delay in the take-down process after each service so as to maintain an enivornment condusive for those staying after the service requesting prayer. The sound guys can still start to pack things up right away like instruments, cords, etc., but the chairs and curtains will remain up in order to maintain this environment.

4. Thanks for the Football!

The weather was perfect last Sunday for a great game of football. Thanks to all the many people who showed up!

5. Young Adults Carpool - October 30th

Josh Mejia is organizing a carpool for Young Adults at Harvest Oakville this Friday. If you are interested in going, contact Josh at joshmejia@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Party With The Pastor! - November 8th, 3:00 pm

If you're new to Harvest, this is the first step to discover Harvest and get plugged in. PWTP is a great way to learn more about our vision, history and priorities while you meet some of the ministry staff and other key leaders from our church.

This is an informal event held on a Sunday afternoon in the home of one of our church members. There is also a Q&A time for any questions you may have about Harvest, as well as great fellowship and light refreshments throughout.

Please note: Party with the Pastors is an adult-only event; childcare is not provided.

To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

2. Peak Performance - November 21, 8:45am

This session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to help you learn what it means to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton.

Peak Performance is also a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining one of its small groups.

Childcare is provided for Peak Performance; simply indicate the number of children and their ages.

To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

3. Small Group Launch - November 8th

We are thrilled about the upcoming launch of Harvest Small Groups!

What are Small Groups? Glad you asked. The purpose of these groups is to help all of us grow in our relationship with Jesus by ministering to and encouraging one another in daily devotionals, effective prayer and mutual accountability.

How can you join a small group? Click here, where you'll find more helpful information on small groups and how you can join.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

FriFridayOctOctober23rd2009 Plugging In

Posted Friday, October 23 2009 @ 7 AM

What an amazing time praising God and praying together on Thursday night during our first church-wide prayer meeting! We have been so humbled and emboldened by God's abundant grace poured out on us.

Here is what's coming up:

This Sunday
1. Grade 4 and 5
2. Football

Upcoming Events
1. Party with the Pastor
2. Peak Performance
3. Small Groups

THIS SUNDAY

1. Grade 4 & 5 in the Service
Our Grade 4 and 5 students from Harvest Kids will be joining the adult worship service this weekend. As we seek to praise God from one generation to another, once a month we have our oldest age group join in the adult service to experience the benefit of mult-generational worship!

2. Fun Fall Football

For all those ages 12 and up who are eager for an informal, autumn game of pigskin are welcome to join us after church. Details and location will be provided after the service in the foyer.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Party With The Pastor! - November 8th, 3:00 pm

If you're new to Harvest, this is the first step to discover Harvest and get plugged in. PWTP is a great way to learn more about our vision, history and priorities while you meet some of the ministry staff and other key leaders from our church.

This is an informal event held on a Sunday afternoon in the home of one of our church members. There is also a Q&A time for any questions you may have about Harvest, as well as great fellowship and light refreshments throughout.

Please note: Party with the Pastors is an adult-only event; childcare is not provided.

To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

2. Peak Performance - November 21, 8:45am

This session is designed to give you a solid understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to help you learn what it means to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ here at Harvest Brampton.

Peak Performance is also a requirement for anyone interested in becoming a member at Harvest or joining one of its small groups.

Childcare is provided for Peak Performance; simply indicate the number of children and their ages.

To register online, please click here (further directions and details will be provided after you register).

3. Small Group Launch - November 8th

We are thrilled about the upcoming launch of Harvest Small Groups!

What are Small Groups? Glad you asked. The purpose of these groups is to help all of us grow in our relationship with Jesus by ministering to and encouraging one another in daily devotionals, effective prayer and mutual accountability.

How can you join a small group? Click here, where you'll find more helpful information on small groups and how you can join.

ThuThursdayOctOctober15th2009 Prayer Meeting October 22nd

Posted Thursday, October 15 2009 @ 4 PM

Hey Harvest Brampton,

Just a quick update. We've scheduled a prayer meeting for next week that I wanted to let you know about so that you could put it in your calendars.

Here are the details.

Harvest Brampton Prayer Meeting
Sir William Gage Middle School
Thursday October 22nd
7:00 pm

TueTuesdayOctOctober13th2009 October 11th to 18th

Posted Tuesday, October 13 2009 @ 1 PM

1. Party with the Pastor - October 18th 3:00 pm

If you're new to Harvest, this is the first step in the plugging in process. PWTP is a great way to learn more about our vision, history and priorities while you meet some of the ministry staff and other key leaders from our church.

This is an informal event held on a Sunday afternoon in the home of one of our church members. It consists of a brief history of our church, question and answer period, and some great fellowship and light refreshments.

Please note: Party with the Pastors is an adult-only event, childcare is not provided.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP for this event.
(directions and information will be sent to you after you register).

2. Welcome Chris and Lisa Shipley

We are thrilled to have a new staff member at Harvest Brampton! Chris Shipley will be starting full time with us next week as our Director of Discipleship. Chris brings a heart for the Lord, gifts in teaching and leading and a wealth of experience in ministry. The addition of Chris and the creation of a staff team is another indication that God is doing "far more abundantly" in our midst.

Chris will be giving leadership and direction in the areas of Harvest Kids, Small Groups, Assimilation, Evangelism and Congregational care. Chris and his wife Lisa will be moving to Brampton on Monday October 19th with their four children Janae, Heather, Elizabeth, and Jonah. Please pray for Chris and Lisa as they transition there family into a new home, community and ministry.

3. Current Sermon Series - HIGH Definition

This Sunday we'll be contiuing our verse by verse study of 1 Peter 2:1-12 seeking to get a clear picture of the church from God's word. So far we've looked at the Church as a Nursery filled with babies longing for God's word, and as a Temple made up of living stones. This week we'll be studying 1 Peter 2:4-8 and looking at the church as a Nation made up of God's chosen people.

In His love,

Ted Duncan

FriFridaySepSeptember25th2009 Join Us for Our First Service this Sunday!

Posted Friday, September 25 2009 @ 1 PM

It's finally here!

We're so excited to invite you to our first worship service this Sunday September 27th at 10:00 am. You can find us at:

Sir William Gage Public School
625 Queen St. West
(between McLaughlin and Chinguacousy)

I hope to see you there!

WedWednesdaySepSeptember16th2009 On Your Marks... Get Set....

Posted Wednesday, September 16 2009 @ 4 PM

Hey Harvest Brampton,

This past Sunday was a very memorable one! It was great to see so many of you out. It was so encouraged to walk around the hallways and see the excitement on all of your faces. We thank God for each one of you and the way that God has called you to this important work! Let's keep praying that God will continue to work in our midst!

Set Up and Tear Down Practice
Saturday 9:00 am at Harvest Oakville (Lunch provided)

We’re thankful to have our audio-visual equipment delivered this weekend and we’re even more thankful to have a couple of experts from Church Tech Inc. to come and teach us how to set it all up and take it all down. We want to see as many of our people as possible come to train in this important ministry. Please make this Saturday morning a priority. If you can’t make it for Saturday morning, we’ll be doing a second tear down at 2:30 sharp that afternoon. You could also come at 8:00 am on Sunday morning and help set up for our 10:00 am service.

Here's an outline of how the day will work

9:00 - 11:30 set up and tear down practice (for everyone!)
11:30 - 12:15 lunch break (for everyone!)
12:30 - 2:30 AV training
2:30 - 3:15 final tear down.

please RSVP so that we can know numbers for lunch. .

Set Up Sunday!
Sunday 8:00 am William Gage School

Join us this Sunday morning at 8:00 am to practice setting up church in our rental facility.

This will be the time for some us to put Saturday's training into practice and a chance for those who couldn't come on Satuday to learn how everything comes together. We're going to be setting up all the chairs, the A/V equipment, classrooms etc. and praying for each area of ministry.

At 10:00 we'll have a full worship service for adults and a Harvest Kids program for our children (Nursery to Grade 5). This will be our last service together as a Core Group before we open our doors to friends, family, neighbours and strangers on September 27th!

In Him,

Ted Duncan
Church Plant Pastor
Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

FriFridaySepSeptember11th2009 See you this Sunday Morning!

Posted Friday, September 11 2009 @ 12 PM

1. Sunday September 13th, 9:00 am
2. Giving Information
3. Peak Performance
4. Service Time Change Starting September 20th 10:00 am
5. Our First Official Service September 27th 10:00 am

1. Sunday September 13th, 9:00 am

I'm so excited to finally meet together on a Sunday morning after over a year of praying, planning, and more praying. We're going to spend some time together seeking the Lord in prayer, getting a tour of the facility and also engaging in some further ministry training. We’ll also be taking up our first offering as a church. Children will remain with their parents.

2. Giving Information

We have had a number of you ask questions related to giving tithes and offerings at Harvest Brampton. Here are a few answers to those questions from Harvest Oakville’s finances administrator Carol Ann Wittek.

Does Harvest Brampton Use a Pre-Authorized Payment Program?
Yes we do. You can print off and complete the Brampton Pre-Authorized Payment Form at www.harvestbrampton.ca and place it in the offering along with a void cheque.

If I’m writing a cheque, what name do I put on the “pay to the order of” line?
Simply write Harvest Bible Chapel. Please do not put “Oakville” or “Brampton” anywhere on the cheque, but please clearly write “Brampton” on the envelope you use to enclose your cheque.

I’ve already been giving at Harvest Oakville using envelopes. Can I continue to use Harvest Oakville Envelopes?
Yes you can. but you need to clearly print Brampton on your envelope each week.

I’ve already been giving at Harvest Oakville using Pre-Authorized Payment and now want to start giving to Brampton. What should I do?
Step 1: Please send me an email at finances@harvestoakville.ca canceling your pre-authorized payments.
Step 2: Please print off and complete the Brampton Pre-Authorized Payment Form at www.harvestbrampton.ca and place it in the offering along with a void cheque.

If you have any other questions at all, please contact me at finances@harvestoakville.ca 905 827 4157.

Carol Ann Wittek
Finances Administrator
Harvest Bible Chapel Oakville

3. Peak Performance Membership Class October 3rd

Peak Performance is an all day course (lunch is provided) that outlines the distinctives, values and philosophy of Harvest Bible Chapel. We use this course as a requirement for membership and small group participation because it ensures that every participating member of the body understands the general direction and mission of the church. If you're seriously thinking about making Harvest your home church, you need to seriously think about participating in this class.

This course is being offered at Harvest Bible Chapel Oakville. You can sign up today online or call the office at 905 827 4157. Child care is offered. Please indicate the age and number of children in your family when registering.

4. Service Time Change Starting September 20th 10:00 am

Due to policy set down by the school board we will not be able to go forward with a 9:00 service time as originally planned. After our meeting this Sunday morning (September 13th 9:00 am) we will hold our services at 10:00 am. Enjoy an extra hour of sleep! It's like day-light savings every 7 days!

5. Our First Official Service September 27th 10:00 am

Start praying about who you could invite to share in this exciting moment in the life of our church! It's going to be a great day!

WedWednesdaySepSeptember2nd2009 Preparing for Our First Service September 27th

Posted Wednesday, September 02 2009 @ 10 AM

Hi Harvest Brampton,

We had a great time last night worshipping and praying together. We thanked God for all His amazing provision for us. We thanked Him for His Son, we thanked Him for all the love and support from Harvest Oakville, and we thanked Him for providing such a great school facility for us. We also committed our church and our individual lives to the to the Lord, to be used by Him for His purposes. Many of us will be stepping way out of our comfort zone in helping plant our church. A lot of us may be asking God "please send someone else" (Exodus 4:13) like Moses did, but we're all trusting God to do FAR MORE ABUNDANTLY in, through and around us for His glory.

1. NEXT STEPS: Preparing for Our First Service

As many of you know, God has granted us Sir William Gage Middle School as a worship facility. The brand new school is located at 625 Queen Street West (between McLaughlin and Chinguacousy). We will have our first public service at Gage School on September 27th at 9:00 am which is so exciting! There is a lot to be done to get ready for this exciting day. Here are the details:

Sunday September 13th 9:00 am
Core Group Service at Gage School  (set up starts at 7:00 am)
Open to: Core Group Members
This will be a special Sunday as it will be our first time meeting in our rental facility. During this service we’ll continue to seek the Lord in prayer and also engage in some further ministry training. We’ll also be taking up our first offering as a church. Children will remain with their parents.

September 20th 9:00 am
Pre-Launch Practice Service at Gage School (set up starts at 7:00 am)
Open to: Core Group Members
This will be a practice service where all the A/V equipment is set up and utilized and the children’s ministry is operational. The whole morning will run like a shorter Harvest Worship Service (Worship, Announcements, Offering, Preaching etc). Our aim in this Sunday gathering is to glorify God and work out any potential glitches on the technical and logistical end of things.

September 27th 9:00 am
Our First Service at Gage School  (set up starts at 7:00 am)
Open to: Everyone!
This is going to be an amazing day! The first public worship service for Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton.  Start praying about who you could invite to share in this exciting moment in the life of our church!

2. PREPARING TO SERVE: 6 Week Schedule
We're calling on everyone who is committed to making Harvest Brampton their home to commit to a six week serving schedule that will help us all get involved, and avoid burnout.

The schedule involves:

2 weeks serving on our welcome ministry
2 weeks serving in our children’s ministry
2 weeks of worshipping at Harvest with no formal responsibilities.

Please prayerfully consider committing to this schedule and get involved on the ground floor of what God is doing in Brampton!

3. WORK FOR CHRIST Application Form
We understand that serving in our Children's or Welcome Ministry may be a big stretch for many of us, so we want to make sure that you're able to serve in these ministries in areas of your strength. Completing the Work for Christ Application form will help us place you in a role that suits your strengths and will also help us ensure the safety of our children through a police background check.

click here for a link to the form on our website

4. PRAY LIKE CRAZY
Church planting is spiritual work. Unless God is building this thing all our effort is a waste of time (Psalm 127:1). Let's remember to be vigilant in prayer over the next few weeks as we embark on this new journey together. Use the 8 Ways to Pray for Harvest Brampton page on our website as a guide.

Thanks for your prayers and for your faithfulness. Lyncey and I are so thankful for each one of you. Have a great Labour Day Weekend and we'll see you on Sunday September 13th!

In Him,

Ted Duncan
Church Plant Pastor
Harvest Bible Chapel Brampton

ThuThursdayAugAugust27th2009 Meeting with the Principal

Posted Thursday, August 27 2009 @ 1 PM

A QUICK REPORT ON TED'S MEETING WITH THE PRINCIPAL

Thanks so much for your prayers for my meeting withte principal. For those of you who have been watching the Brampton Blog, you know that the meeting was postponed from Monday to Thursday.

I went into the meeting with a proposal of what I thought would be ideal for our church, totally unsure about how he would react. The next thing I know, I was walking around the school, getting a personal tour from the principal of 4 amazing classrooms that were absolutely perfect for our growing church. Some of the rooms weren't even on my radar and they're far better than the rooms I was planning on asking for.

He said that 2 of the rooms he can confirm right away (which is our bare minimum to go forward) and then the other 2 need approval by the teachers who use those rooms. The two teachers though are both Christians! He intentionally took me to classrooms that have Christian teachers because he thinks they’d be open to letting us use them. God is so great. Praise the Lord! Why should I be surprised when God chooses to do far more abundantly than I could ask of think (Ephesians 3:20-21)?

August 29-30

Ordination Service at Harvest Oakville

Just a reminder about the servives coming up this weekend. This is an important and exciting time for our church. Please try to Attend the Saturday Night Service if you can.

Although all three services will be identical, we’re asking that all of our Brampton Core Group members attend on Saturday night. During the 6:00 service, the people going to Brampton will be recognized and we’ll have a small reception for our Brampton Core Group after the service. So come early and sit up front!

Tuesday September 1st
Core Group Meeting at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel 7:00 pm

This will be our last core group meeting at the Courtyard Marriott hotel. We’re going to have a great time together in worship and praying for our city and for our church. During this meeting we’ll also roll out our plans for the fall and launch our own week of prayer.

click here for more details

SunSundayAugAugust23rd2009 Commissioning Service

Posted Sunday, August 23 2009 @ 1 PM

Meeting with the Principal Monday Morning 8:30

Ted will be meeting with the school principal Monday morning at 8:30 to work out the details for our rental. Please pray that God would grant us favour in his sight and that this meeting would be the first step in developing a great relationship between this school and our church.

August 29-30

Ordination Service at Harvest Oakville
Try to Attend the Saturday Night Service!

All three identical worship services at Oakville this weekend will include a challenge from God’s word for Ted and Lyncey and the laying on of hands by the elders.

Although all three services will be identical, we’re asking that all of our Brampton Core Group members attend on Saturday night. During the 6:00 service, the people going to Brampton will be recognized and we’ll have a small reception for our Brampton Core Group. So come early and sit up front!

Tuesday September 1st
Core Group Meeting at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel 7:00 pm

This will be our last core group meeting at the Courtyard Marriott hotel. We’re going to have a great time together in worship and praying for our city and for our church. During this meeting we’ll also roll out our plans for the fall and launch our own week of prayer.

click here for more details

TueTuesdayAugAugust11th2009 Core Group Meeting Tonight

Posted Tuesday, August 11 2009 @ 11 AM

Hey Harvest Brampton,

Just a quick reminder that we'll be meeting again tonight. I hope to see you there!

In Him,

1. CORE GROUP MEETING AUGUST 11th

We're getting geared up for our next Core Group Meeting on Tuesday August 11th.

God has really been using these meetings to prepare our hearts and hands (Psalm 78:72) to serve Him in this new church plant.

Click here for the details related to our next Core Group Meeting.
Clikc here to learn more about what joining our Core Group Meeting is all about.

ThuThursdayJulJuly30th2009 Core Group Meeting August 11th

Posted Thursday, July 30 2009 @ 1 PM

You O Lord have made me glad by Your work;
at the works of Your Hands I sing for joy

Hey Harvest Brampton,

There's lots going on in our young church. Here are 5 quick things I'd like to update you on. May God richly bless you today!

1. Core Group Meeting August 11th
2. Brampton Blog
3. Too Many Preachers Too Little Time: Ted Duncan preaching at Harvest Muskoka August 16th has been cancelled.
4. Comissioning Services August 29th and 30th at Harvest Oakville
5. Keep Praying for our Facility Needs

In Him,

2. BRAMPTON BLOG
We've started up a blog on our website to keep our church informed and encouraged. Click here to check it out.

3. TOO MANY PREACHERS TOO LITTLE TIME
Ted Duncan preaching at Harvest Muskoka August 16th has been cancelled.
Ted will not be preahing at Harvest Muskoka as originally planned.

4. COMISSIONING SERVICES AUGUST 29-30
There will be a special commissioning service for the Brampton Church plant during the 3 identical worship services at Harvest Bible Chapel Oakville on the weekend of August 29th to 30th. Please mark this date in your calendars.

5. KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR FACILITY NEEDS

we are diligently seeking a place where we can gather in His name to worship Him and hear His word. Please continue to pray that God, in His sovereignty and in His timing, would provide us in with a place for our church plant.

WedWednesdayJulJuly22nd2009 Tuesday July 28th Core Group Meeting

Posted Wednesday, July 22 2009 @ 1 PM

In Psalm 78:72 David is characterized as having an “upright heart” and a “skillful hand”. This description forms the foundation for what we are trying to accomplish in our Core Group meetings.

As we prepare for the task of church planting, we want to make sure that our hearts are “upright”. Upright, describes a person who is full of integrity and totally devoted to God, being free from selfish ambition or pride. The cry of the upright heart says “Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory” (Psalm 115:1). At our Core Group meetings we spend time in worship and prayer and hearing God’s word because we want to make sure that our hearts are in the right place each step of the way.

We also want to take time to make sure that our hands are “skillful” by preparing ourselves to minister to people. We’re going to need “all hands on deck” as we step out by faith to get this church started, but we need those hands to know what they’re doing. We engage in practical ministry training at our Core Group Meetings so that all of us can cross-train for service in a number of ministry areas.

I hope to see you at our next Core Group Meeting July 28^th.

Click here to learn more about joining our Core Group.

Please Pray for a Place

In Isaiah 66:1 God emphatically declares, "Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool; what is the house that you would build for me, and what is the place of my rest?” We’re not looking to build God a house, but we are diligently seeking a place where we can gather in His name to worship Him and hear His word. Please continue to pray that God, in His sovereignty and in His timing, would provide us in with a place for our church plant.

In Him,

MonMondayJulJuly6th2009 Brampton Update

Posted Monday, July 06 2009 @ 5 PM

Hi Harvest Brampton,

This is a busy week in life of our young church! Here's what's happening.

Core Group Meeting Tuesday July 7th
Calling all those who are compelled, committed and contagious! Our next Core Group meeting is coming up on Tuesday. We're going to have a great time together worshipping God, hearing from His word, engaging in practical ministry training and spending time in small group discussions.

I look forward to seeing you there! If you haven't already done so, make sure you read over "what we believe" on our website and our core group member expectations .

Tuesday July 7th

Courtyard Marriott Hotel

7:00

click here for more details

Peak Performance Membership Class Saturday July 11th
If you're looking to make Harvest your home, get connected to small groups or even become a member, join us for the day at Peak Performance. For more information and to register online click here.

Harvest Barrie Road Trip Sunday July 12th
Join us as we head up highway 400 to visit our brothers or sisters at Harvest Barrie. This event will help our Core Group get hands on training in a church operating out of a rental facility and will create great opportunities for bonding as a group. For more information and to register online click here.

ThuThursdayJunJune18th2009 Tuesday June 23rd Core Group Meeting

Posted Thursday, June 18 2009 @ 5 PM

Hi Harvest Brampton,

Calling all those who are compelled, committed and contagious! Our next Core Group meeting is coming up Tuesday June 23rd. We're going to have a great time together worshipping God, hearing from His word, engaging in practical ministry training and spending time in small group discussions.

I look forward to seeing you there! If you haven't already done so, make sure you read over our core group member expectations .

Tuesday June 23rd

Courtyard Marriott Hotel

7:00

click here for more details

FriFridayJunJune5th2009 Tuesday June 23rd - Core Group Meeting

Posted Friday, June 05 2009 @ 5 PM

Hi Harvest Brampton,

Courtyard Marriott Hotel

7:00

click here for more details

WedWednesdayMayMay27th2009 update May 27th

Posted Wednesday, May 27 2009 @ 3 PM

In this Edition
a. FACILITY UPDATE Finding a Place to Worship
b. PRAYER REQUESTS: Pray 1 Peter 4:10-11
c. CORE GROUP MEETINGS: New Night and New Name

We had another amazing prayer meeting this past Sunday. Thanks for coming out so faithfully to pray for our church and our city. I am so thankful for each of you and the way that God is bringing this group together to start this new work.

In HIm,

a. FACILITY UPDATE Finding a Place to Worship
I just wanted to give everyone an update with where we are at with regards to a facility. I announced on Sunday night that we believe God is leading us to stay at the conference center at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel. We have had three great meetings there and facilities are excellent. They also have lots of room there for us to grow and to provide excellent children's programs. God has granted us favour in their site and we have been offered a very affordable rate for us to consider. We're asking everyone to pray for wisdom and for God's guidance as we coninue down this road.

b. PRAYER REQUESTS: Pray 1 Peter 4:10-11
I also wanted to pass along what we prayed about this past weekend so that you can continue to pray throughout the week.

1 Peter 4:10

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies

1. Pray for Ted
a. Bold proclamation of God’s word (2 Tim 4:2)
b. No fear of man (Proverbs 29:25; Luke 12:5)

2. Pray for teachers for our children
a. Bold proclamation of God’s word (2 Tim 4:2)
b. Able to communicate Biblical truth in an understandable way (Psalm 34:11)

3. Pray for our conversation
a. That we would speak the truth in love (Eph 4:15)
b. That we would build one another up (Eph 4:29)

4. Pray that god would raise up servants
a. set up and tear down
b. A/V ministry
c. office administration work
d. children’s ministry support
e. musicians

5. Pray that we would not serve in our own strength
a. Depending on Christ (John 15:5)
b. Refraining from grumbling and complaining (Philippians 2:14)

6. Pray that God would be glorified in our church
a. in our unity (Romans 15:6)
b. in our actions (1 Corinthians 10:31)
c. in our attitudes (Psalm 19:14)
d. in our worship (1 Chronicles 16:29)
e. in everything we do (1 Cor 10:31)

c. CORE GROUP MEETINGS: New Night and New Name
As we head into the summer we will be transitioning from monthly meetings on Sunday nights to bi-monthly meetings on Tuesday nights. We are less than 4 months away from having public services in the fall and there's lots to be done. On Tuesday nights we'll continue to pray for God's favour together, but we'll also be engaging in teaching and training for different areas of ministry. Please make these meetings a priority! Here's an overview of the summer schedule.

Tues June 9         Core Group Meeting
                                 7:00 Courtyard Marriott Brampton

Tues June 23       Core Group Meeting
                                7:00 Courtyard Marriott Brampton

July 4-5                 Ted Duncan preaching at Harvest Oakville

Tues July 7           Core Group Meeting
                                7:00 Courtyard Marriott Brampton

Sat July 11            Peak Performance Membership Class
                                 Harvest Oakville

Sun July 12           BARRIE ROAD TRIP
                                Harvest Bible Chapel Barrie

Tues July 28         Core Group Meeting
                                7:00 Courtyard Marriott Brampton

Tues Aug 11         Core Group Meeting
                                7:00 Courtyard Marriott Brampton

Sun Aug 16           Ted Duncan preaching at Harvest Muskoka

Tues Sept 1          Core Group Meeting
                                7:00 Courtyard Marriott Brampton

WedWednesdayMayMay13th2009 Prayer Meeting May 24th

Posted Wednesday, May 13 2009 @ 2 PM

Hey harvest Brampton,

It's so great to find ourselves back in Ontario! We're very thankful to be home and are looking forward to planting our roots in Brampton and watching God use His word and His people in the power of His Spirit to build His church. It was great to see so many of you at Harvest Oakville this past weekend.

Just wanted to give you an update on a few events that are coming up.

In Him,

Ted Duncan

As always, we're looking forward to having a great time in God's word together with Christ exalting worship and fervent prayer for our new church and our city. We're also going to be rolling out our plans for the summer as we get ready to launch public services this fall and give you an exciting update on our facility search! Hope to see you there!

Date and Time
Sunday May 24th
7:00pm

Location
Courtyard Marriott Hotel

90 Biscayne Crescent

Brampton, Ontario

L6W 4S1

Directions
From Hwy 410
Go West on Steeles Ave.
Turn left (south) on First Gulf Boulevard
Turn left again (east) on Biscayne Cres

click here for a map

If you're new to Harvest, this is the first step in the pluggin in process. Party with the Pastors (PWTP) is a great way to learn more about our vision, history and priorities while you meet some of the ministry staff at Harvest Oakville.

The evening consists of a question and answer period, testimony, fellowship and light refreshments.

Please note: PWTP is an RSVP event for adults, child care is not provided.
Also note that this is a Harvest Oakville Event that Brampton people are invited to participate in. Ted and Lyncey will not be able to attend but encourage all those who haven't been to a PWTP to sign up!

Friday, May 22, 2009 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

register at www.harvestoakville.ca

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