“Jabez was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!’ And God granted him his request.” — 1 Chronicles 4:10 As we reflect on the year behind us and look ahead with expectancy, this prayer of Jabez beautifully captures the heart of what God has done at Harvest Community Church in 2025. From the very beginning of this year, our desire has been simple yet bold—that God would bless what He has established here, expand the territory of our influence, keep His hand upon us, and protect and guide us in all we do. We can confidently say, just as Scripture declares, that God granted that request. Shekina and I continue to be humbled by the opportunity to pastor this great church and witness the transformation taking place in people’s lives. This year, God reminded us once again that the church is not built by human effort alone, but by God’s favor, presence, and power. In 2025, we experienced tangible evidence of the Lord expanding our territory—spiritually, numerically, and in our reach beyond the four walls of the church. God’s blessing was evident across every ministry of Harvest. Lives were changed, families were strengthened, and hope was restored. As Jabez prayed, the hand of the Lord was truly with us. Here are just a few highlights of what God did this year: · Sunday Attendance – We averaged 520 people on Sundays (up 13%). · Water Baptisms – 40 people were baptized. · Food Closet – 1,500 bags of food were given away to people in need. · Easter Weekend – 1,109 people attended our four Sunday services and Good Friday service. Fifty hands were raised for salvation, there were 60 first-time visitors, and over 200 volunteers served. · Embrace Grace – 4 mothers chose life instead of death. · New Harvest Members – 39 people made a commitment to officially join Harvest and make this church their home. · YouTube Channel – Total sermon views reached 12,157. Views increased by 180%, and new subscribers were up 32%. Our most-watched sermon series was The Parables. As we look back, we are reminded that every number represents a person, and every person has a story of God’s faithfulness. None of this would be possible without the prayers, generosity, and unwavering commitment of our Harvest family. You are not simply members—you are partners in ministry, co-laborers in the work God is doing here. Thank you for trusting us, believing in the vision, and walking this journey of faith together. We look ahead with faith and expectation for all that God has in store. Humbly Submitted, Pastors Paul & Shekina Gottlieb