Harvest Church of Forest Lake/Hugo, MN

See these other pages for some of the past events at Harvest Church: 2004 2005.

The scheduling of all Sunday events is based on the availability of our rented facilities. Changes to regular scheduling will be posted on this page and the front 'Home' page.

Sundays - Worship services at 10:00AM at Lakes International Language Academy

       December 09 - Communion
       December 23 - Christmas Service

    Throughout December, as you are able, everyone is encouraged to bring some Christmas treats to share during the fellowship time following the service.

Thursday, November 13 - Harvest Youth
        Attention all 5th through 12th graders: Our next youth group meeting will be on Thursday, December 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m. We will meet at the Brumbaughs' home. During our meetings, we play games that help us to learn more about each other and to help us apply what we are learning. We will continue our study on the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5. A time to socialize and share dessert will be provided at the end. If you have questions or need directions, please contact David Brumbaugh. We hope to see you there!

Monday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Service - 5:00PM
       Location to be announced soon. Check back.

January, 2007

Sundays - Worship Services at 10:30AM; see below for varying location.

On October 15, 2006, Harvest Church began meeting for worship on Sunday Mornings at 10:30AM at Century Jr. High School (map), just off Highway 97 on the south side of Forest Lake. Century Jr. High is just 6 miles up Highway 61 from downtown Hugo. For directions, see the 'Directions/Contact Us' page.

However, due to previous scheduling of the Century Jr. High School building, it is unavailable to us for certain Sundays early in the year. On these Sundays, we will meet at alternate locations. Please make note of these dates and remember to check back here to make sure you go to the right place.

Date Location
January 7     Alternate 1 - Southwest Jr. High School
January 14   Usual - Century Jr. High School
January 21   Alternate 1 - Southwest Jr. High School
January 28   Usual - Century Jr. High School
February 4   Alternate 2 - Hugo City Hall
February 11
to March 4   Usual - Century Jr. High School
March 11     Alternate 3 - Lakes International Language Academy
      (just 1/2 mile north of Century Jr. High)
                        Click for map
Thereafter, until further notice:    Usual - Century Jr. High School

Lakes International Language Academy (known to some as the "Spanish Immersion School") is located at 246 11th Ave SE (map), just 1 block east of Highway 61 (11th Avenue is the next stoplight north of Highway 97). Or, from Century Junior High, go north across Highway 97 on 8th Str SE for 1/2 mile, then turn left at 11th Avenue and travel west 5 blocks.
    Park on the west side of the complex and enter at the door near the southwest corner, next to the gymnasium.

The usual alternate site, Southwest Junior High, is not far from Century. It is located, you guessed it, in southwest Forest Lake, just south of Target at 943 9th Ave SW. (Click for map)
Directions: Coming from Century Jr. High, go north on Highway 61 and turn left at the next stoplight (11th Avenue). Go west about 3/4 mile to a 4 way stop sign (12th street). Turn right and go one block. It is the large building to the right.
Coming from the north, it is just south of Walmart and Target, on the other side of the street.
   Enter on the east side of the building, use the entrance to the left. We make use of the caferteria, down the hall to the right. The service will typically be delayed a bit, to start at 10:35AM.

On February 4, Harvest Church will be at the Hugo City Hall building in downtown Hugo, the town of our origin and where we have had special services in the past. The address is 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N, one block west of Highway 61. (Click for map) Parking is on the west side of the building. The service will start about 10:30.
Please note: Due to limited facilities at the Hugo City Hall building, there will only be nursery care though age 3 during the service. There will not be any Children's Church for those older than 3.

Sundays - Worship Services at 10:30AM; see front page for varying location.

Sunday, Feb 11 - Annual Meeting

February 25, 2007: Due to the heavy snow and poor driving conditions, the 10:30AM Worship Service was cancelled.
The Higgins/Schesso Small Group meeting was also cancelled.

Sundays - Worship Services at 10:30AM; see front page for varying location.

Other Events

Saturday, March 31 - Game night at the Anderson's home in Hugo

Since March 12, 2007, Pastor Paul Ratzloff has been serving with us as interim pastor. Pastor Paul lives in Coon Rapids with his wife and two children. He has served various churches in the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA) denomination over the past 20+ years. We are pleased that he will be serving with us and look forward to his leadership. We expect that Pastor Paul will be serving with us until Pastor Charles' return. Please take the opportunity to get to know him and his family. Pastor Paul can be reached via email at "PastorPaul" at HarvestHugo.com.

Sundays - Worship Services at 10:30AM at Century Jr. High

Easter Sunday, April 8 - Please join us for a special service on Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The service will be at the usual 10:30AM time, at Century Jr. High, but please also join us for a special fellowship time, featuring a continental style breakfast, before the service, starting at 10:00AM.

Sundays - Worship Services at 10:30AM at Century Jr. High

May 20 - Communion, as part of the worship service

Sundays - Worship Services at 10:30AM at Century Jr. High

June 10 - Communion, as part of the worship service

Following the service on June 24:
Potluck dinner honoring Centennial High School graduate Ryan Hyllested

Sundays -

July 1, 8, 15 and 22 - Worship Services at 10:30AM at Century Jr. High

July 29 - Worship Service at 10:00AM at Lakes International Language Academy
---- This is the new 'permanent' location and time ----

Thursdays - Harvest Church Beach Day
Chain of Lakes Regional Park on the west side of Centerville Lake

Backyard Bible Clubs - call the church phoneline for more information.

Friday, July 20, 6:00PM - Bonfire and wiener roast at the Causeys.

Sundays - Worship services at 10:00AM at Lakes International Language Academy

August 19 - Ice Cream Social following the worship service

Sundays - Worship Services at 6:00PM at New Life Church

January 22 - Annual Congregational Meeting, 4:00PM, prior to the worship service. Meal together at 5:30PM.

Mondays - Men - Meeting at Lino Lakes Grill and Chill - 8:15PM. Watch bulletin or call Shane to verify schedule.

Other events

Friday, January 13 - Prayer Meeting at Joyce's, 7:00 PM

Tuesday, January 17 - "Cottage" meeting at the Causey's, 7:00PM. An opportunity to discuss the vision of Harvest Church and the proposed budget for 2006.

Friday, January 20 - "Cottage" meeting at the Benson's, 7:00PM. An opportunity to discuss the vision of Harvest Church and the proposed budget for 2006.

Tuesday, January 31 - Prayer Meeting at Joyce's, 7:00 PM

Beginning the second Sunday of January we will begin a new sermon series entitled "The Glorious Church: Exploring what it means to be part of the body of Christ". Not only will it explain the principles that Harvest Church was founded on and continues to rest on, it will answer questions like these.....

Why do some people leave the church?
Why is it sometimes hard to find close friends within the church?
Why do people fight at church board meetings?
What is the proper way to deal with sin within the church?
Why isn't the church going the way I want it to?
What is church discipline?
Why aren't people more friendly at church?
Why does it seem like the decisions are made by just a few people and not the entire church?
What is a deacon?
What does the pastor do during the week?
How can I be more involved?
Where is Harvest Church going?
Come join us as we explore the Church together from God's Word.

Principles that Harvest Church was founded on
January 8        Emptying Self (Phil. 2:1-11)
January 15      Abiding in Christ (John 15:1-11) (Nature of God)
January 15      Discipleship 101 (Nature of Culture)
January 29     Unity in the Church (Nature of the Church)
Biblical roles that give structure to Harvest Church
February 5      The deacons and elders
February 5      The pastoral role
February 19    The layperson role
Pure relationships that honor God and add depth to Harvest Church
February 26 Our relationship with God and self
March 5          Special guest speaker
March 12        Our relationships within the church
March 19        Biblical peacemaking within the church
The vision that Harvest Church embraces for the future
March 26      A people to reach
April 2            Special guest speaker

Sundays - Worship Services at 6:00PM at New Life Church

Mondays - Men - Meeting at Lino Lakes Grill and Chill - 8:15PM. Watch bulletin or call Shane to verify schedule.

Other events

Thursday, February 9 - Ladies' Night Out at the Causey's, 7:00PM.

Sundays - Worship Services at 6:00PM at New Life Church

Mondays - Men - Meeting at Lino Lakes Grill and Chill - 8:15PM. Watch bulletin or call Shane to verify schedule.

No meeting March 13.

Other events

Thursday, March 16 - Prayer Meeting at Joyce's, 7:00PM.

Sundays - Worship Services at 6:00PM at New Life Church

SPECIAL NOTICE - April 9 and April 16 (Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday) - Alternate Location and Time - Sunday MORNING at 10:00AM at the Hugo City Hall building in downtown Hugo.

On Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday (April 9 and 16), Harvest Church will be having morning worship services. Each of these two weeks, our worship service will be held at 10:00AM at the Hugo City Hall building in downtown Hugo. The address is 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N, one block west of Highway 61. (Click for map) Parking is on the west side of the building.

There will be nursery care though age 3 during the service, but due to the limited facilities, there will not be any Children's Church for those older than 3.

There will be no evening worship service at New Life Church these weeks.

Mondays - Men - Meeting at Lino Lakes Grill and Chill - 8:15PM. Watch bulletin or call Shane to verify schedule.

Other Events

(Cancelled: Friday, April 7 - Prayer Meeting at Joyce's, 7:00PM.)

Thursday, April 13 - Maundy Thursday Service, to include communion. (This special service is to be held at the Causeys)

Sundays - Worship Services at 6:00PM at New Life Church

May 7 - Potluck meal prior to worship service, 5:00PM.

Mondays - Men - Meeting at Lino Lakes Grill and Chill - 8:15PM. Watch bulletin or call Shane to verify schedule.

Sundays - Worship Services at 6:00PM at New Life Church

**** Special Notice **** Worship Service Schedule Change

On Sunday, July 16, we are unable to use the New Life Church facility. Instead, Harvest Church will be having a morning worship service at 10:00AM at the Hugo City Hall building in downtown Hugo. The address is 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N, one block west of Highway 61. (Click for map) Parking is on the west side of the building.

There will be nursery care though age 3 during the service, but due to the limited facilities, there will not be any Children's Church for those older than 3.

There will be no evening worship service at New Life Church on July 16.

**** Introducing **** Interim Pastor Bob Brueggen

Pastor Bob Brueggen has joined us in ministry while Pastor Charles is away. Pastor Bob started his ministry with Harvest Church on August 1, and besides preaching duties he has been busy getting to know people and working toward further developing our small groups ministry for this fall. Pastor Bob has most recently served as Pastor of Adult Ministries at First Evangelical Free Church in Maplewood, MN, the 'mother' church of Harvest Church. A short biography of Bob and family follows:

Bob & Dottie Brueggen live in Woodbury and have been married for 26 years. They have three children: Bethany (19), Matthew (15) and Jonathan (12). Dottie is a RN at Woodwinds Hospital and Bob has been in ministry for over 20 years and served churches in Nebraska, Michigan and Minnesota. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska (BS, 1979), Grace Theological Seminary (ThM, 1986), and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (DMin, 2006). Bob enjoys traveling with his family, reading, college football, outdoor activities but most of all being with family and good friends. His passion is to bring lives to Christ and Christ into everyday living. His life quest is to live for the good of others and the glory of God (Galatians 1:24).

Pastor Bob served with Harvest Church until March 1, 2007, when he began a full time position at Five Oaks Church in Woodbury.

See the sermon schedule archive on the 'Resources' page.

Sundays - Worship Services at 6:00PM at New Life Church

Note: Change of Worship Service Time and Location

On Sunday, August 6, Harvest Church will be having a special day at the park! We will be meeting at the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve, which is just west of Centerville (7401 Main Street). (Click for map)

We will have a morning worship service at 10:00AM at the park. Following the service we will be having a picnic lunch. Each family is to bring the food for their own family (no pot luck this time). Also bring swimsuits and outdoor toys and plan to spend the afternoon at the park. There is a swimming beach and playground, plus open park space. Note that there is a per-vehicle parking fee at this park ($5 daily/$25 annual).

Please note that there will be no evening worship service at New Life Church on August 6.

August 20 - Communion, as part of the worship service

August 27 - Town Hall Meeting following the worship service (~7:30PM)

Sundays - Worship Services at 6:00PM at New Life Church

September 17 - Special meeting following the worship service (~7:30PM)

Saturday, September 30, 2006 - Harvest Church Fall Party

Starting at 3:00 PM. Don't miss this.
For more information, check out the Fall Party Flyer.
Among the Harvest Church family, one of the highlights of each year has been the annual Fall Party. This has been a great time of fun and fellowship for all who have attended. The Fall Party this year will be Saturday, September 30, starting at 3:00PM. Anyone living in the Hugo, Centerville and Forest Lake areas are welcomed to this event, along with any other friends of Harvest Church. Planning is underway that will make this year's event once again something people at Harvest Church will be remembering and talking about for a long time. Please make plans to be there. For more information, you can download a copy of the Fall Party Flyer or pick some up at our worship service.

Sundays

October 1, Worship Service at 6:00PM at New Life Church

    Last service at 6:00PM at New Life church building ...
        October 8, Worship Service at 6:00PM at New Life Church
                - Communion, as part of the worship service

Here it is: The Big Announcement ...

Please Note: "Permanent" Change in Worship Service Time and Location

Beginning October 15, Harvest Church is now meeting for worship on Sunday Morning at 10:30AM at Century Jr. High School (map), just off Highway 97 on the south side of Forest Lake. Century Jr. High is just 6 miles up Highway 61 from downtown Hugo. For directions, see the 'Directions/Contact Us' page.

This change in worship time and location starts a new chapter in the life of Harvest Church. We believe this move will allow us to better serve the people of Hugo, by providing a Sunday morning worship opportunity, and now, with this new location, allow us to better serve the people of Forest Lake. While we will not be changing the fundamentals of Harvest Church, we are using this time as an opportunity to re-evaluate all we do. Come join us for this "new start".

This also means that after October 8th, we will no longer be having a Sunday evening service at New Life Church in Hugo.

Please note that previous scheduling makes the Century Jr. High School building unavailable to us for certain Sundays after the first of next year. On those days, we expect we will be using another school building in Forest Lake as an alternate location, and the service time will remain the same. Please make note of this, then listen for further announcements or watch this page for notice of any change of location.

First morning service in Forest Lake ...
October 15 - Worship Service at 10:30AM at Century Jr. High School

First 'official' service in the new location ...
October 22 - Worship Service at 10:30AM at Century Jr. High School

October 29 - Worship Service at 10:30AM at Century Jr. High School

Other events

Thursday, October 5 - Prayer gathering at the Benson's in Lino Lakes, 7:00PM.

Wednesday, October 11 - Prayer gathering at Joyce's in Centerville, 7:00PM.

Thursday, October 19 - Prayer gathering at the Newburg's in Forest Lake, 7:00PM.

        Saturday, October 28 - Girls* Hobby Day at the Causeys, 10:00AM to 10:00PM
                Bring whatever hobby you enjoy (scrapbooking, stamping,knitting,
                cross stitching, etc.) and plan a relaxing day with friends.
                        Free knitting class available
                Cost: $20/person includes lunch, supper, snacks and beverages.
                        * that's "Girls" as in adult girls

November

Sundays - Worship Services at 10:30AM at Century Jr. High School

November 19 - Communion, as part of the worship service

Sundays - Worship Services at 10:30AM at Century Jr. High School

December 24 - Christmas Eve Day

December 31 - New Year's Eve Day

(page last updated 12/08/07)