Bring Your Friends This Friday

Hey Guys,

Don't forget to bring your friends this Friday, October 26th to XG and you can walk away with the new IPod Touch! For every friend you bring, you and your friend will be entered to win the IPod grand prize or one of our other cool prizes!



You must enter your ticket by 7:30pm in order to have a chance to win!

The more friends you bring, the greater chance you'll have to win!

After XG, we'll be having XG Late Nite till 11:30pm. Don't miss out!



We'll have:

• Wii Competitions
• Guitar Hero
• Foosball
• Ping Pong
• Great food at the Snack Bar!
• And MUCH more!!!

Mark Your Calendars!!!

Here are some events coming up. Make sure to mark your calendars. You don't want to miss them!

Month of September:

September 2- XG Staff - "Coffee with Pr. Jon Jon" is starting back up at 8:30am. Also, right after service, we're having a XG Staff Meeting/BBQ and Pr. Jon Jon and Elana's house.

September 6- A new season of EDGE and XG Groups is starting. Make sure to listen at XG to find out what new groups we'll be launching.

September 7-8- High Schoolers, make sure to sign up with one parent by August 26 for Life Covenant Encounters

September 14- Attention Parents! There will be a meeting for ALL XG parents at 7pm. Come and find out more information on the events that are happening this year.

September 21-22- See Kelly Anderson for details Destination Campus. This is a great opportunity for you to get equipped to be a witness on your school campus. Don't miss out on this exciting event.

September 28- After XG we'll be going Cosmic Bowling. Watch your bulletin and listen at XG for more info!

Don't forget to save these dates: (All these dates are subject to change)

December 23- XG Christmas Party

January 24-26- Encounter Youth Conference in Vacaville

April 6-8- High School Retreat

June 22-26- Launch Camp 2008

Don't Miss Out on these End of Summer Events

Don't miss out on these events:

August 24-25- Junior High Retreat - This is for all incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. The cost is $15. For more info call or email Lamia at the church office (925.609.1620, lamia@harvestchurch.us). Sign up by August 19th.

September 7-8 - Life Covenant Encounter - High schoolers (upcoming 9-12th graders), grab one parent and sign up for this amazing opportunity to make a 7-part covenant with God. The cost is $150 and it'll take place at the Embassy Suites in Milpitas. Call the church office to sign up. Sign up deadline is August 26th.

Keep watching the blog for more updates!

A couple of reminders

Hey guys... Don't forget:

Tomorrow- July 28th we're having XG Harvest Groups. The High School AND Junior High are combined from 6-8pm at the Collins' house. The address is 2157 El Seco Way., Pittsburg, CA 94565.

On Sunday- July 29th There's an appreciation lunch for the XG worship team. Meet at Jim and Jeri Tomtania's house at 2pm. Lunch will be provided. Don't forget your swim suit!

Keeping checking the bolgspot for more announcements and other XG updates!

In Case You Missed It...

XG had an amazing time at the Anderson's house this last Friday (thanks Craig and Kelly).

Not only did we have great food and a great pool party, but we had great worship and preaching too!

Jim and Nahela led us in worship. We had some good time of ministry at the end.

Pr. Elana preached another awesome word on being stale in your Christian walk. She talked about how a bag of chips can go stale quick when it's not closed right and the outside air is able to get to it. She reminded us that if we leave ourselves open to being affected by that "outside air" (outside negative influences), if we don't stay fresh, often times we'll become like that bag of chips- STALE. She encouraged us again, to stay connected this summer- make sure we're connected with XG, our XG groups, and in our own personal time with God. Don't let "lazy summer days" make you stale. Keep fresh in your walk!

We also had a "pie" (made of whipped cream) eating contest. Bryan won, getting every last bit of whipped cream. Leilah took Pr. Elana's challenge and jumped in the pool with all her clothes on (and got $5 as a prize). What great sports!


DON'T FORGET WE'RE BACK AT THE HARVEST CENTER THIS FRIDAY @ 7PM-- SEE YA THERE!

Check out some pictures of XG on the Road (Part 2 :) )

Jim and Nahela leading worship

Worship in the backyard


Patrick and Willie preparing burgers


Yummy food being cooked


Listening to Pr. Elana preach by the pool


Pr. Elana preaching


Gettin' the food


The boys in line


Hangin' Out


Matthew and Garrett


Chris, Kanoa and Ben


Pool party!


Magda and Tara


Carlos, Kanoa, Jim, Jeri, Andrea and Yvonne


Alyssa and Starlla


"Pie" eating contest


Pr. Elana smashed their faces in the cream :)


Magda and Yvonne playing the game


Leilah jumped in the pool, fully clothed, for $5


There's the prize!

Missions Team is home!

Thank you all for your prayers... The H. S. Missions Team to Brazil is finally home! They all arrived safe, tired and happy. Their flights landed at 12:15 & 12:30.

Praise God!
Don't forget XG tomorrow night, Pr. Jonathan will be speaking and the missions team sharing. XG is back home again at the Harvest Center... come expecting God to do amazing things!

Missions Team Headed to SFO

Praise God all the Missions Team members have made it off standby and onto a flight home! They are all very tired and looking forward to being home.

Here is all the Info I have:

American Airlines Phone #:1-800-222-2377

On Flight 1077:
Ricci Ann, Caitlyn, Shanna, Leif, Jacob, Afton, Alanna, Emmy, Daniel, Amiee, Sean,Cassie & Pr. Jon Jon

Detailed Flight Information
Carrier	City		Time			Terminal	Gate	Baggage Claim	Flight Status Notification
			Scheduled	Estimated	Actual
AMERICAN AIRLINES	Departing:
	DFW Dallas/ Fort Worth,		8:55 AM		9:52 AM	C	C31
	Arriving: Estimated:
	SFO San Francisco,		10:30 AM	12:18 PM		3	61

On flight 1537: Jenny, Allisun, Alex, Christine & Hannah

Detailed Flight Information
Carrier	City		Time			Terminal	Gate	Baggage Claim	Flight Status Notification
			Scheduled	Estimated	Actual
AMERICAN AIRLINES	Departing:
	DFW Dallas/ Fort Worth,		10:05 AM		10:53 AM	C	C35
	Arriving: Estimated:
	SFO San Francisco,		11:40 AM	12:31 PM		3	62B

Missions Team is on thier way home!

The team just left on time...
American Airlines flight 982 from Sao Paulo to DALLAS, TX. - Praise The Lord!! :)

I do not have the information on when they will fly out of Dallas. I will call all parents personally as soon as I find out from Pr. Jonathan all the details.

I believe that these are the flights that they are trying for:
1537 DFW Dallas/ Fort Worth 10:05 07/26/2007
SFO San Francisco 11:40 07/26/2007

AMERICAN AIRLINES
1445 DFW Dallas/ Fort Worth 07/26/2007 12:15 PM
SFO San Francisco 07/26/2007 01:50 PM

Feel free to call me at any time:
Elana- 925-825-4599

Maximized Missions Trip

Hi everyone!
As you've heard, our return was delayed about a day. The team arrived yesterday morning at the Fortaleza airport (10:30am) and checked-in with no problems. Our flight was confirmed for the regular 2:50pm time, but soon was delayed (we didn't know for how long). After waiting at the gate until 7:45pm, we finally boarded. Can you believe that?! We arrived in Sao Paulo at 11:45pm, hoping to maybe catch the last American Airlines flight that evening, but to no avail. After waiting for all our luggage, and having to re-schedule our flights for tonight, we were finally dispatched to our hotel at 3am. Amazing!
The airline company arranged for our accommodations at a beautiful, 5-star hotel in downtown Sao Paulo. The kids have enjoyed their free gourmet food and 5-star service. This evening, we will be flying out at 11:45pm to DALLAS, TX. We are all flying out together from Brazil, but in Dallas, we are all on stand-by, so we're not quite sure what time exactly we'll be arriving home on Thursday. My guess is that we'll be home by or around noon tomorrow. I will continue to update Elana with the most current information.
The team is doing well, and again, I'm very impressed with their attitudes. A few of the kids are fighting coughs, but for the most part, they're doing great! Our goal is to rest well today, and believe for a smooth return home. Thanks again for all your prayers. We love and miss all of you guys!
> Pastor Jonathan

Update #9- Tuesday

The team is doing well. They have been delayed coming home. Their flight out of Forteleza was delayed...and they missed their flight from Sao Paulo to Miami. They are spending the night in a hotel in Sao Paulo. They will fly to Houston, TX. tomorrow evening and then home on Thursday afternoon. Keep checking in for more information on their flights home.

Please pray for strength and health as this makes for a very long two and half day travel home.

Thank You all for your prayers... we are still excited to hear all that God has done in Brazil and in the lives of our young people.

Missions Team Update #8

Good Morning-

Yesterday(Sunday) the team ministered at three services. One in the morning and two in the eveing. Pr. Jonathan preached three times, different messages. The team did a little bit of shopping and had pizza after the services and had a great day.

Today(Monday) is the last day of ministry for the Missions Team in Brazil. The team is ministering in favelas(slums)and in a youth service tonight. The favelas are very large and we are praying for many salvations that will bring growth to the church there.

Praise God for the amazing things He has done in Brazil. We are looking forward to the testimonies. Tuesday the team will say thier goodbyes and begin thier journey home. Please pray for safe travel and no delays.

Blessings- Pr. Elana

Missions Team Update #7 (Saturday)

I spoke this afternoon on the phone with Pr. Jonathan. He said that all the team is doing great. Today they rested and spent the day at the beautiful beaches in Forteleza. They enjoyed a bit of shopping and had a wonderful day. They were getting ready to go to the youth group to minister tonight.

Yesterday the team ministered in the Favelas (slums). The team did dramas and preached the gospel to almost 500 people. Pr. Jonathan said that 100+ people responded to the altar call for salvation and many more were prayed for. The power of God was moving mightely.

Tomorrow they are excited to minster in the three Sunday Services of the church. Please pray for a freedom to minster the gospel and for the prophetic to flow.

Praise the Lord for his grace that has been upon this team as they have traveled. They truly will have amazing testimonies for us to hear when they return home next week.

God Bless- Pr. Elana

Missions Team Update #6 - Friday Update

The team is all healthy and happy! Each city they have been, they have made great friendships and seen God move in powerful ways...and it has been hard to leave all the new friends they have made.

Right now the team is in Forteleza where they are having a great time. They are staying together at a home in a rural area of Forteleza.

Today the team had some needed rest time in the morning and spent the afternoon ministering in two favelas(slums). Tonight they went to a prayer meeting at the church and then to a Worship Concert.

Please continue to pray for them as they minister Saturday around the city and Sunday in the church's three services.

They are in Forteleza until Tuesday when they start thier journey home.

Thank you for all your prayers - We believe that we are making a lasting impact on the nation of Brazil. Our prayer is that all our youth will come back fired up for the things of God and with amazing testimonies of all God has done.

God Bless- Pr. Elana

Missions Team Update #5

The team is all still doing well. God has graced them with health and powerful times of ministry.

The team finished minstering in Brusque yesterday afternoon and then traveled back to Curtitiba where they had dinner and then traveled all night long by bus to Sao Paulo.

Today the team arrived safely in Sao Paulo after traveling all night. They were a bit tired but good. I recieved word from Pr. Jonathan as they were about to board on time for Forteleza. They arrived safe in Forteleza and met up with Pr. Costa Neto. They took some time out to catch up on sleep before the evening activities. They will be ministering in Forteleza for the remainder of the trip. Thank God for His traveling mercies.

Thank you all for your prayers and keep them coming :)
Pr. Elana

XG On the Road Again

Hey guys,

We had a great XG service this past Friday at the Pleasant Hill Park.

Pr. Elana gave a great exhortation called Toxic Youth. It was about making sure to guard your walk with God through the summer and not letting the toxins of the world come in. Don't get distracted these next few months, stay connected to XG and your XG group.

We had great food! Thanks Willie and the boys for cooking up those burgers!

If you weren't there, you missed an amazing game of eXtreme Duck, Duck Goose!


DON'T MISS OUT! WE'RE ON THE ROAD AGAIN THIS FRIDAY. We'll be at Kelly and Craig Anderson's house (2553 Decca Ln., Walnut Creek). It starts 6:30pm. It's a pool party, so make sure to wear your modest swim attire. Can't wait to see you there.

Check out these pictures from last week:

Pr. Elana Preaching


Listening to "Toxic Youth"


Whitney and Krissy


Willie, Margaret, Josh, Whitney, Britnee & Kathy


Krissy, CeCe, Meghan, Jeri, Pat & Lance


Pr. Elana gettin' us ready for worship


Hanging out @ Pleasant Hill Park


Worship


Jim leading worship


Britnee, Kathy, Katie & Barbara


Pr. Elana preaching in the smoke from the BBQ


Pr. Elana


Jim Tuning the Guitar


Margaret (Holding out eXtreme duck, duck, goose dodge ball), Lucas & Josh


Erin, Krissy & Chela


Britnee and Kathy


David, Willie, Margaret, Lucas & Josh


Erin, Krissy & CeCe talking


Chatting with friends


Lucas, David & Willie


Stephen and Kris


Britnee and Kathy again