"Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest." (John 4:35)

Jesus says the fields are ready for harvesting. He is now calling laborers. I don't know what 2012 looked liked for you, but I want to cast a vision for what I believe 2013 can look like. I believe fully that God has planned this church plant from the beginning of time. He knew that the East side of Pittsburgh needed a church like Harvest for this very time. I also believe that He has something very special for us as we watch Him build this church. I don't try to guess the number of people God will bring to the church, for that is God's business. However, I can dream about what Harvest Bible Chapel will look like. 

I see people excited to come worship Jesus Christ on Sunday. I see a high impact, Christ-centered, Gospel driven worship service. God says He inhabits the praises of His people, and we will not settle for anything less then His presence. I see the Word of God boldly proclaimed and then I hold to the promise that His Word will not return void. Lives will be changed, revived, encouraged and transformed.

I see Christians experiencing the abundant life that Christ talks about in John 15.  

I see a children and youth ministry where they are taught the Word and where accountability is high. Harvest Children  and Teen Ministry is all about raising Champions for Christ. God has not called them to be like the world, but He has called them to be in the world and to make a difference in their neighborhood, schools and community. 

I see community formed in small groups that meet on a weekly basis. This will not be social hour, but it will be a group of people investing in each other and keeping each other accountable. 

I see impact taking place in the community as members of Harvest shine like lights in their workplace. 

I see people giving financially, not out of compulsion or drudgery, but because they see what Christ is doing in the church and they know that God loves a "cheerful giver". 

I see God glorified, exalted, adored, magnified and lifted to the place where He deserves. 

  Yes, my dreams are high, but I believe God is going to do this. I also have found in my life that I can never out-dream God. He will do more then we can even ask or think.  I pray you are excited about what 2013 holds. I pray you are ready for a year that you will never forget. I know it is not going to be easy, for Satan does not want this to happen. But I believe the reward of looking back and seeing God put this church together from the very beginning will be something we will tell our grandkids. The fields are ready for Harvest.