Newsletter
Second Quarter 2024
Prayer Requests
He Is So Very Faithful and Always So Very Present
As the years go by and I reflect on the things that God has allowed each of us to be part of, the tremendous opportunities through the work of Harvest North America, I stand amazed! Amazed and privileged to be a part of sharing the love of Jesus Christ. Together, we have seen lives change, rededications, baptisms, and evangelism – in many Churches – coming to life again. The greatest thing is, because this is our God’s heart, it’s not over! I genuinely believe God is not through with the work of HNA. Though circumstances change, the Father’s heart for people does not change, and we pray HNA will always be a vehicle to share His heart.
Doyle and I have had some real challenges over these last couple of years: health issues, losing family and friends, family crises that seem impossible, financial woes, etc. What we know is that the battle belongs to the Lord, and the only way we can do any of this and keep going is by holding on to His promises and in His mighty strength. He is so very faithful and always so very present.
I want to say I’m sorry for not staying in touch as much as I have in the past. I guess you see I need much prayer!!! Many of you have told me to just wait and send receipts at the end of the year, but as I receipt your gifts, my QuickBooks generates a receipt, so I’ve sent them monthly in the past. I would like to send a quarterly letter (Jan., June, Sept., Dec.) along with your receipts. If you feel like you need your receipt monthly just let me know. Our lives are changing, and it could be I’m moving a little slower!!!!! Thank you for understanding.
We have seen our Partners in the Gospel, giving financially and praying without ceasing, and we hear them loud and clear saying, “We are here.” We are so thankful for each of you and want you to know you are truly a part of our lives and even bigger than that, a part of this tremendous work God has given us!
May His hand of blessings and peace meet you right where you are.
In His Love,
Doyle and Carolyn
Harvest Zoom in Christ Project Update
A side note from Moacir’s Report, our Harvest Zoom in Christ project with the Baptist Brazilian Church in Illinois, seems to have become not only a continuous project, but it is reaching out to Brazil and Brazil is stepping up to share their faith in our HNA Zoom in Christ project!
September 21st, the Pastor called Moacir and said he had a couple who wanted to hear about Christ. They only spoke Portuguese and Moacir needed a couple to share with them. He spoke with a connection he has in Baptist community in Brazil and they had the perfect couple.
Long story short, the couple in Brazil witnessed to the couple in Chicago, IL who both received Christ as their personal Savior! We can’t wait to see how God will continue to use HNA through Zoom in Christ!
So, in the first portion of this HNA Zoom in Christ Project with Chicago, 7 people came to know our Lord!!! Can you only imagine the celebration that is still taking place, not only here, but in heaven?
His Blessings,
Carolyn
Harvest Zoom in Christ Report
from Moacir Rodrigues
HNA had a confirmed project with the Chicago Baptist Brazilian Church in Illinois for March 2020. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the world encountered uncertain times and we had to postpone the in person project that was planned to protect the health of our participants and the church.
In June 2020, we discussed and agreed upon a new pilot project called “Zoom in Christ”. Instead of in-person visits, we would be making virtual visits via Zoom. God is great, so the possibilities of sharing the Gospel are endless. We agreed to share with three different group.
On July 29, 2020, we conducted our first/pilot Zoom visit (first group). Doyle, Moacir, and Pastor Ademir shared the Gospel with Anderson.
On August 26, 2020, we conducted our last Zoom in Christ for the first group.
The results for the first group:
- We spoke with a total of 13 people for the first group.
- The first group for the pilot project took place over 27 days.
- The pilot project was 100% successful. Anderson (our very first visit) later went to church to share his own testimony and was baptized on September 13, 2020.
- Nine people rededicated their lives to Christ, began attending church, and returned to God’s word.
- Five accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
- Two people were baptized on September 13, 2020. The church took them out to dinner on Saturday night to discuss the baptism for Sunday (please see the picture below). During my Zoom meeting* with the church leaders on Sunday morning, I was given permission share the picture.
- 38% got saved out of 100% of our dedication to share the gospel.
- We covered three continents (North America, South America, & Europe) with this Zoom in Christ project.
- We worked in four countries (USA, Brazil, Germany, and Switzerland).
After meeting with church leaders on September 13, 2020, we will begin group two (people who have been a bit more hesitant to hear the gospel) on September 14, 2020. I made the completion date for this second portion of the project as October 10, 2020.
Upon completion of group two, we will evaluate and report. Then we will begin group three (people who are against the gospel). The plan is to complete this third portion of the project by mid-November.
The Best Is Yet Come!
A Tribute to Jerry German
I Corinthians 15:58 ……….”steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord…….”
For those who knew Jerry, they will give testimony to the fact of his living out this Scripture.
Jerry served faithfully as a Board Member of Harvest North America. Still water runs deep and that was Jerry. We could always count on him if we needed anything.
Jerry was an awesome Husband and Dad to his Family and to me and Carolyn, he was always our very dear friend. We will miss him, but we know that we will be with him again in Glory when we too see our Lord.