

Back to School Kick off is Sunday, August 28 during both worship services. Students are encourage to bring their back packs for a blessing, students and educators will be recognized, rising 3rd grade students will receive Bibles, and rising 6th grade students will be welcomed to Youth Ministry.



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Would you be willing to help provide meals for Youth Group students each week for the Sunday evening meeting? If you are interested in providing a meal, side/snack, dessert, or drinks one week please sign up here
Questions? Contact Christian Rutherford at christian@harboronline.org


This month we need: cereal, pasta sauce, peanut butter, baked beans, corn, rice, macaroni and cheese, and tuna. We do not need any pasta or green beans this month–thanks to your generosity we already have more than enough! Food donations can be dropped off at the Harbor office in the bin outside the door. Thank you as always for your generous support of this ministry

To reserve a room, or for other questions about the calendar, please contact the church office: office@harboronline.org or 910-452-7202

Beginning August 29, 2022 Harbor United Methodist Church is opening its doors to an after school program for area students. For all the information, scan the QR code! Please contact Ruth Gourley at ruth@harboronline.org with questions and for more information.


Are you looking for ways to serve at Harbor? As we begin to look toward 2023, you may be interested in learning more about serving on one of the administrative teams at Harbor. Servant leaders will be needed for the Board of Trustees, the Finance Committee, the Lay Leadership committee, and other ministries. If you would like to learn more, please contact Pastor Russ or the church office. Your talent and experience may be exactly what is needed!

The Young Adult Ministry continues to meet each Wednesday evening throughout the summer. Meetings begin at 6pm and are meeting at the Rutherford’s house. They are readying and studying the book “Boundaries” for the next few weeks. Any young adult is welcome to join. Contact Christian for more information. christian@harboronline.org

Lightkeepers is Harbor’s community ministry with folks 55+. Everyone is welcome.
Activities are held every Monday & Thursday and include Bible study, exercise, games, crafts, and line-dancing.
Lightkeepers August 2022 schedule


What is a Stephen Minister?
Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, relocation, and more. If you would like more information about receiving care from a Stephen Minister we would love to hear from you. And if you have served as a Stephen Minister, or are interested in training to become a Stephen Minister, please contact Terri Brooks at terri@harboronline.org or 910-452-7202, ext 101.

- donate prepackaged snacks like cookies or granola bars (these can be left in the kitchen any time with a note indicating they are for fellowship time)
- donate apple juice, orange juice, or creamer (place in kitchen refrigerator on designated shelf – be sure items are dated)
- volunteer to help set-up/clean-up by contacting Karen Williamson (kwilliamson1105@gmail.com) who is coordinating a schedule





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Harbor supports this global ministry. Contact Linda Hart to see how you can be involved.