Compassion & Benevolence Ministries

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    Compassion Ministries: Reaching out to those in our communities, and within our body, who are in need.

    Hover over the images below to learn more. Ministry locations are indicated by campus circles. All ministries are available to Harvest attenders on any campus.



    Compassion Advocates

    Serving, advocating for and sharing the gospel with struggling individuals.

    Crisis Pregnancy Counseling

    Supporting women facing unplanned pregnancies with Christlike love and care.

    Deaf Interpretation

    Worship service interpretation for the hearing impaired.

    Disability Care

    Helping to biblically educate and care for adults with disabilities within our congregation.

    Disability Children's Class

    A Children's Ministry class with developmentally appropriate teaching for children with disabilities.

    Disability Respite Ministry

    An afternoon of rest for parents of children with disabilities.

    ESL Ministry

    English classes in a small group setting for Spanish speakers in our community.

    Food Pantry

    Caring for families in our church body and community with non-perishable foods.

    GRIP Outreach for Youth

    Reaching out to urban youth through life-on-life mentoring.

    Harvest House Kids

    After school ministry for under-resourced students in our community.

    Harvest House Mentoring

    Connecting Small Groups and mentors with students in our community for discipleship.

    Hispanic Outreach

    Worship service interpretation, Small Groups, and outreach for the Hispanic Community.

    Homeless Breakfast

    Serving breakfast to our neighbors who are homeless.

    Jail Ministry

    Bringing the hope of Christ through discipleship at our local jails.

    Lydia Home Association

    Providing hope, help, and support for children when their families cannot.

    Meals Ministry

    Preparing and delivering meals to families in our church experiencing a difficult season.

    Neighborhood Outreach

    Bringing hospitality and the hope of Christ into our neighborhoods and community.

    Nursing Care

    Worshiping with seniors at nursing home facilities in our communities.

    Orphan Care

    Serving families in our congregation who are involved with foster care and adoption.

    Racetrack Ministry

    Reaching out to local migrant workers and their children at Arlington Park Racetrack.

    Refugee Ministry

    Coming alongside families who are being re-settled in our community.

    Seasonal Ministries

    Taking part in annual backpack drives, Thanksgiving deliveries, the Christmas store, and more.

    Street Reach Ministry

    Serving, sharing the gospel, and loving our neighbors who are homeless.

    The Y Outreach

    Reaching out to residents living at the Leaning Tower YMCA.




    Benevolence Ministries: Reaching in to those in our Harvest family who are experiencing difficult times.

    Hover over the images below to learn more. Ministry locations are indicated by campus circles. All ministries are available to Harvest attenders on any campus. An interview is required to qualify for Benevolence Ministry assistance.



    Benevolence

    Help for attenders experiencing financial difficulties.

    Career Connections

    Resourcing and encouragement for those in need of employment.

    Cars Ministry

    Car servicing for single parents and others experiencing financial challenge.

    Home Maintenance Ministry

    Assisting single moms, widows and seniors with small home maintenance needs.

    Widows Ministry

    Support and fellowship for widows in our congregation.