Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised...
this is the anthem we are sounding at Harvest!
In our international church planting, we are actively experiencing the result of years of waiting on the Lord for direction, clarity, and provision. Our energies are focused toward trying to keep pace with opportunities the Lord continues to present, while we enjoy the immense privilege of witnessing Jesus build His Church.
UPDATES
The launch of Harvest Gianda, Liberia on October 10
was preceded by the
sudden news that Senior Pastor Andrew Kpah went home to be
with the Lord.
We thank God for Andrew’s life and for the season of
ministry we shared together to establish the church in Gianda. Elders
are now overseeing the ministry as we seek the
Lord to raise up another man of God to lead this church.
Your
prayers have meant much to the family, the church and to us.
Thank
you.
Our first Harvest Metanoia Eastern European conference for small group leaders
was held October 14-16 in Oroshaza, Hungary. Over 150 leaders from churches
throughout Romania and Austria attended. These on the front line in
disciple making leaned in to understand how to encourage the
church to Worship, Walk with, and Work for Christ in the context of biblical, vibrant,
and healthy small groups.
AUSTRIA
In a groundbreaking step forward in Europe, we're excited to announce the October 17 launch of Harvest Metanoia Vienna. Kirk Van Maanen was present on launch Sunday and witnessed the profound
joy of the Lord in their assembly.
This church has vision
and determination to lift high the name of Jesus in Vienna. They are moving in
pursuit of the God who is mighty to save and asking Him to equip them to impact their city for Christ--no small feat in a region that long ago lost the light of the gospel. Their leadership is
qualified and the church is already on mission to flourish into one that will plant many churches throughout Austria.
Praise God
for these hearts “sold-out” for the Lord Jesus. As His Word is proclaimed, we prayerfully anticipate the Spirit's work in bringing forth new life and transforming the landscape in Vienna, and beyond.
NEPAL
travel to Nepal to meet with several Nepali pastors and leaders with whom we have cultivated relationships for nearly two years. Given that Nepal is the only Hindu state in the world with 90% Hindu, 5% Buddhist, 3% Muslim and 2% Christian demographics, we move forward in absolute dependence on God’s direction and wisdom.
While that dependency is always present, stepping into this new context requires us to become extreme learners of how to plant effective, life-giving churches that are appropriate and sustainable in Nepal. The Harvest ministry and church planting model is a biblical one, and we trust God will glorify Himself as we seek to remain humble and teachable while planting churches in other nations.
In this instance, we believe the Lord will teach us at least as much as we are able to instruct others. For that we are excited and looking forward to a great harvest of righteousness in Nepal. Join us in praying for spiritual and physical protection for our team, as well as for God’s wisdom in our planting decisions.
And you were dead in your trespasses and sins...but God, being rich in mercy because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)... Ephesians 2:1,4-5
Thank you for your partnership in these last days as we proclaim the riches of Christ Jesus among the nations and remain in passionate pursuit of His promise to build His Church!