Harvest Christian Fellowship Blog

Statement on the Passing of Christopher Laurie, Son of Pastor Greg Laurie

July 24, 2008

Christopher Laurie, son of Pastor Greg Laurie and Cathe Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, Calif., died Thursday morning in a car accident. A resident of Huntington Beach, Laurie, 33, served as the art director at Harvest Christian Fellowship for the past three years.

In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by his wife, Brittany, and daughter, Stella, as well as his brother Jonathan. Christopher and his wife are expecting another daughter in November.

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Memorial Service

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 1, at 11 a.m., Pacific Time at Harvest Christian Fellowship. The memorial service is open to the public. You may watch the service live online by visiting harvest.org, or listening live on KWVE (107.9 FM) in Southern California. The service will also be simulcast at Calvary Chapel Downey.

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Dear Friends,

I have spoken to Pastor Greg and he wants each and every one of you to know how your messages are ministering to him, Cathe, Jonathan, and Brittany. They appreciate your condolences and prayers. He will be posting a personal response as soon as he is able. God bless each of you and we want you to know that we covet all of your prayers.

Carol Faulkner

Administrative Assistant to Pastor Greg Laurie

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In lieu of flowers, Harvest Christian Fellowship has established the Christopher Laurie Memorial Fund in memory of our friend, co-worker, family member, and brother in Christ. Proceeds from the fund will go to Brittany Laurie, Stella Laurie, and the soon-to-be daughter in order to assist them financially.

To make a donation to the Christopher Laurie Memorial Fund, you may make a credit card donation by clicking here. You can also make out a check to Harvest Christian Fellowship with the notation “Christopher Laurie Memorial Fund” on the memo line.

You may pass along condolences and thoughts for the Laurie family by leaving a comment here.

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Recently Pastor Rick Schutte shared about how God used a team from Harvest to help build a new Crossfire Church in Slidell, Louisiana, an area devastated by Hurricane Katrina. We wanted to share just a bit of the back-story too. How did God lead Harvest to this church?
Over four years ago the Lord put it on Greg and Constance Mariano’s heart to move their family of three from New Orleans to Harvest Christian Fellowship. Little did they know a devastating hurricane named Katrina would destroy so much of what they loved about their Louisiana home. One of those people suffering great loss was Pastor Rick Noote – a man who had baptized members of the family years ago. Continue Reading »

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A new Children’s Ministry Rotation starts soon!
September 7 through February 27

Studies show that 83% of believers come to faith before age 13. Share in the richest playing field in encouraging children to come to faith by being . . . 

• A Teacher
• A Teacher’s Assistant
• A Substitute Teacher or Assistant
• A Ministry Youth Trainee (ages 12–15)
• A Security Volunteer
• A Special Needs Assistant
• An Office or Supply Room Assistant
• A Ministry Arts Assistant
• A Puppeteer
• Etc.(there’s much more to choose from)

Introduction Meetings: Sunday, August 3 and 10 in the second-floor foyer area near Design Department during each service.
(The same meeting repeated during all three services. You need to only come to one.)

Children’s Ministry Office
Hours: Mon.–Fri. from 8:30 A.M.–5:00 P.M.
951-359-8529

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This week Pastor John Collins gives us a brief look at what’s on the horizon and how we can stem the tide of the night-

“We must work the works of Him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work” (John 9:4 NKJV).

Night is falling. We are on the crest of another election. Abortion is becoming a “non-issue,” homosexual “rights” are being championed by the leading candidates, and politicians say “change” is in the air.

But change is only code for lowering the standard of moral behavior, for accommodation to the tide of sin and selfish pursuit.

People want freedom from personal responsibility, from longstanding social mores, from religious disciplines, from biblical standards. The nature of man is to be free from what he perceives to be a tyranny that shackles his artistic expression, sexual experience, and pursuit of sensual gratification. Continue Reading »

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On Sunday morning, Pastor Greg interviewed Nick Vujicic. What a wonderful young man he is and God is using Nick in a powerful way to bring encouragement to people all around the world. He’s been featured recently on the TV program 20/20. He’ll be on Oprah Winfrey’s show in the near future, as well. Nick takes his disability and uses it as an ability to glorify God. Who can argue with a man who has faced the setbacks that Nick has? He’s a living testimony of God’s grace.

Here’s a video of the interview Pastor Greg did with him this past Sunday:

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Harvest Christian School is now accepting applications for all students in every grade level from Pre-K to to sixth grade for the upcoming 2008-2009 school year.

HCS offers comprehensive academics, allowing students to rank in the upper levels of the yearly SAT testing. The Accelerated Reader Program helps ensure that students are reading above their grade level, and the Step Up to Writing program guides students to write with confidence.

Class size is limited to 25 with a teacher’s assistant in each class for Kindergarten through second grade. We offer an award-winning physical fitness program for all students twice a week, as well as providing afterschool sports and an afterschool music/drama program for all students in grades 3-6.

This year, the school will have full use of the new gymnasium, along with a new play structure and field.

Tours of the school are available by appointment, along with enrollment information, by calling the school at 951-359-3932. For more information on other great programs offered by the school, you can visit the school’s Web site by clicking here.

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In June, Pastor Rick Schutte and a team of 22 people from Harvest went to New Orleans for another rebuilding effort in the name of Jesus Christ. Pastor Rick shared with us the obstacles they faced and the triumphs they witnessed. All things are truly possible with God!

Here’s what Pastor Rick told us:

This was our eighth trip into the New Orleans area to help with the
rebuilding efforts there. So far, we’ve assisted on three church projects.
Recently, Crossfire Church in Slidell, Louisiana, was brought to our attention after being destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Once several phone meetings had taken place with Crossfire’s senior pastor, Rick Noote, we began preparations to bring in a team of 22 people from Harvest to help rebuild the church.
Before our plane touched ground we were faced with several roadblocks. County officials placed a cease-and-desist order on the property. The fire marshal would not give permission to begin restoration until the proper permits were secured and there were fees in excess of $45,000 to be paid before we could begin. We also needed a finalized, approved set of plans from their architect and engineer. These were some serious obstacles, yet we knew after praying that the Lord was calling us to help with the rebuilding of Crossfire church. Continue Reading »

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Nick Vujicic will be Pastor Greg’s special guest this Sunday morning, July 13. He will give a full-length message on Sunday night at Day 7 starting at 6:00 P.M.

Born without arms or legs, Nick has shared the gospel around the world through his ministry, Life Without Limbs. Originally from Australia, he has made more than 1,600 speaking appearances in 19 countries. We hope you’ll join us!

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